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So basically after struggling to sit still for a few days of long long hours and think of business ideas, I'm confident I've narrowed it down to two ideas. My thoughts on this... if they fail, I learned and will move on to the next one. I'm also not afraid to share my ideas.
Idea 1: A Facility Services company for residential customers: Think Fm Facility maintenance but for the average homeowner. We will build a large network of qualified professionals to service nearly all the needs of a typical homeowner (lawn, pool, home repair, exterminator, etc).
Benefit to the homeowner: One number to call for all needs, peace of mind with quality background checked companies, one bill for all services
Benefit to the vendor: Increased business without the hassle of billing and customer support
We will most likely make our money by either taking a percentage of the vendors bid or by tacking money on top of their bid. I'm big on quality control, but by having our own employees scalability would be significantly more difficult. With this model we could be relatively large quite quickly.
Idea 2: So I finally read "Addicted to Passive Income Deposits" (please dont flame me lol) and it was not only AMAZING, but it opened my eyes to the possibilities with a product based business. It excited me very much and I've begun reading a book on Importing/Exporting. Because the pet business is recession proof, I was thinking about importing dog products. I love my German Sheppard and the money spent on her monthly is stunning. I haven't narrowed down a particular product yet because Vigilante had recommended not just jumping in before learning the business a bit. However I have looked at safety based products as they serve a need and are not just another dog treat or toy. Some things I've looked at are GPS collars, harnesses, car seat covers, led collars, etc. Trying to stay away from products that could fail and be returned.
Please let me know your opinions/suggestions guys as I greatly value them. One of these businesses is getting launched guaranteed. I will start a progress thread once a decision is made.
Idea 1: A Facility Services company for residential customers: Think Fm Facility maintenance but for the average homeowner. We will build a large network of qualified professionals to service nearly all the needs of a typical homeowner (lawn, pool, home repair, exterminator, etc).
Benefit to the homeowner: One number to call for all needs, peace of mind with quality background checked companies, one bill for all services
Benefit to the vendor: Increased business without the hassle of billing and customer support
We will most likely make our money by either taking a percentage of the vendors bid or by tacking money on top of their bid. I'm big on quality control, but by having our own employees scalability would be significantly more difficult. With this model we could be relatively large quite quickly.
Idea 2: So I finally read "Addicted to Passive Income Deposits" (please dont flame me lol) and it was not only AMAZING, but it opened my eyes to the possibilities with a product based business. It excited me very much and I've begun reading a book on Importing/Exporting. Because the pet business is recession proof, I was thinking about importing dog products. I love my German Sheppard and the money spent on her monthly is stunning. I haven't narrowed down a particular product yet because Vigilante had recommended not just jumping in before learning the business a bit. However I have looked at safety based products as they serve a need and are not just another dog treat or toy. Some things I've looked at are GPS collars, harnesses, car seat covers, led collars, etc. Trying to stay away from products that could fail and be returned.
Please let me know your opinions/suggestions guys as I greatly value them. One of these businesses is getting launched guaranteed. I will start a progress thread once a decision is made.
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