depends how you go about it really
someone tried it once with someone i know already existing. trying to come in and sign suppliers up to cut supplies to existing business promising the world for exclusivity
reality ….for being a cock it didnt earn much respect – both businesses still there and original doing very well-maybe even better as a result of the newcomer bringing in more customers to the area.
the orignal did adjust business model and go down a specialist store route rather a jack of all
so dont think that barging in and playing hardball will win you all the custom and sales in the area. folk in small towns tend to be very loyal especially if your an outsider unless your cutting your own feet with prices – money makes the world go round.