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BUSINESS IDEAS - URGENT.? - Ellie rose - 01-16-2013 10:30 AM
I am starting of a very small homemade business and need innovative ideas on what i can sell! I have a few ideas such as:
.Luxury gift wrapping
.Personalising an item of there choice - e.g gemstones
.Selling canvas's of my photography
I need some more small scale ideas please, any are welcome (within reason!)
URGENT
I do not need any help with setting up or the legal side, i study Business and know everything about business plans etc, i'm just stuck on the actual product!
- henry - 01-16-2013 10:36 AM
You are the only one that can figure that out as everyone’s situation is unique. Find an unmet need that is also something you like to do. Complete a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html for instructions on how to write a business plan and sample business plans.
- Andrea - 01-16-2013 10:45 AM
Offer faux painting on your customer's objects.
- QUID PRO QUO - 01-16-2013 10:51 AM
Make a deal with some local children to color crayon pictures for custom greeting cards... Everyone loves Nostalgia to remind them of there youth, or cards they use to receive from the kids or grandkids...
- Shaun Baird - 01-16-2013 10:55 AM
Hi Ellie,
First of all, tons and tons of almost unlimited things you can do, but if you offer to many you WILL get overwhelmed and achieve "nothing" - I guarantee it, so, you need to pick maybe 2 or 3 flagship products and market those.
I also get the feeling you are desperate to earn some cash. I strongly advise you to get a part time job "just to deal with bills and finances" and then start the business in spare time. trying to start a business when desperate for money invariably always leads to further stress and heartache. Again please trust me on this. It may not be "what you want" but it makes sense and then you can take your time with the business.
That said, you are obviously talented and creative so offer the services you've listed. Set up a Fan page on facebook and go to similar fan pages or groups, and message individuals in there to come and look at your site and services. Slow and steady and this will come to fruition.
Otherwise paid advertising via Facebook ads or Google Adwords come to mind but there is no point at this time because you need to test your concept and see how many people convert into paying customers before you spend a dime on advertising.
Personalized t-shirts, mugs, table place-mats and more.
Shaun