: You don't need expensive shelves immediately. Customers will buy items directly off the floor, allowing you to spend your initial capital entirely on stock.
: Visit wholesalers like Jabar's to buy discounted goods. Focus on high-demand items like soap and basic groceries.
: This is the most critical early-game upgrade. It costs $2,500 and effectively doubles your sales speed.
: While the game doesn't strictly "kill" you for ignoring hunger or hygiene, these meters affect your movement speed. Keeping yourself fed and clean allows you to run and work more efficiently.
Check out this walkthrough for visual tips on setting up your first shop and managing inventory efficiently:
: You can purchase animals at the Animal Trader to boost farm output. Chickens are the cheapest entry point at $50, while cows cost $500.