Please I need ideas to be shared so one can find a solution to problems like this. And others who has intention of going in to business won’t be a problem or look like they’re being a competitor to the already existing business owners. this is the reason for this trend
There are simple things to be done if you really want to be ahead of your competitors especially when you are the first person to establish a business in that location.
1) Always be available to render services to your customers at all times
2) Do not sell bad products to your customers so that they won't have any reason to doubt your integrity
3) have what your customers need with they won't try to buy from your competitors
4) let your price be the best and different from the rest then you will always be the first person to be mentioned when a product is needed around the area
5) have a good customer relationship with your customers by so doing you will be ahead of other people in the same line of business in your location.