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    Default Business Advice

    Hi everyone,
    A few months ago I posted an ad on this forum asking for advice on new business ideas. I had no idea what i wanted to do, however most people told me to focus on my interests, hobbies or things that I enjoy and takke it from there.

    Anyways, im back a few months later with an idea in my head and im looking for you guys to give me some advice.

    I plan to buy material for roughly £100, work on it and sell if for £250 to £400, depending on the finished article. Most places are charging £400 upwards for this type of product.

    The final product may be expensive for some, however i am hoping to target those who like quality products and are willing to spend.

    As i work full time, I am hoping to sell 2 or 3 of these products every month to make some extra cash.

    To get the product out there, I will be creating a website, however I am unsure of how I will get people to visit my website. I am not sure if google searches will be enough.

    I am also hoping to speak to a shop and ask them if they would be willing to display my item, for a share in profits......

    What do you guys think?

    Is it still worth starting a new business in the current climate?

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    Default Re: Business Advice

    1. Be true to yourself. No matter how much money someone else makes, if you don't enjoy the business, wouldn't be proud to show your relatives what you are doing and how you are doing it, then don't do it.

    2. Find a need and fill it. Yes, you've heard that a million times. But it still works. The easiest business to run is one that produces products or services that people already know they need. The reason: you don't have to spend a lot of time and money convincing prospects they need what you sell.

    3. Choose products or services that you can sell for a lot more than it costs you to make or buy them. If the difference between your cost and selling prices is too low, you will have difficulty growing the business.

    4. Make realistic estimates of your expenses... then double them. Most new businesses either forget about marketing, fulfillment, overhead costs, income taxes and self-employment or greatly underestimate them.

    5. Be true to your customers and prospects. Don't promise what you can't deliver. Don't lie or exaggerate the benefits of what you sell and always deliver a quality product or service

    Have a nice day



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