Achilles said he thinks dollar stores can be an integral part of small communities. Most offer an extensive variety of goods at affordable prices and are locally owned, he said. He got the idea to start one after moving to New Hampshire from New Jersey, where dollar stores are on every street corner. He found a noticeable lack of them around the Upper Valley and decided there was a strong market. So far, he's been right.
Merchandise sells very fast.
And Achilles uses the same retail vendors all the time to ensure he keeps a constant supply of product lines. Achilles expects even more business once Country Dollar expands this month. Registered as Work Options Network, Kousman, who has helped hundreds of customers in Sullivan, Grafton, and Cheshire counties return to the workforce, now specializes in helping people with disabilities re-enter the job market. This includes guiding customers through the job search process, preparing resumes, assisting with applications, and honing interviewing skills. The final step is job placement.