in having my own store but have limeted funds, and am scared of the current economy. Does starting out at the local flea market sound like a good idea? We have one that's just open on the weekends which would allow me to keep my ';day job';. I sell incense, candles, fragrance oil %26amp; the like. I've always been interested...?
Excellent idea and Saturday markets in the summer.
You might develop a website to sell online or have a printed catalog to hand out to customers that might reorder.I sell incense, candles, fragrance oil %26amp; the like. I've always been interested...?
Starting out at the flea market sounds like a pretty good idea-- as long as you're O.K. with selling your products for a low price, at least at first. People going to flea markets are looking for bargains-- don't forget that.
Personally, I think you should test the waters with Ebay. Things like that are so expensive in the stores that a lot of people look for them on Ebay.
Plus, Ebay is completely safe and has very small fees to sell. I'd check it out, if you haven't already. Also, do a search for the products you're looking to sell and see if other people are having success with them.
Good luck!
Yes - local markets are a good strategy, but you'll have to be willing to commit your free time.
You could use a double edge strategy, start working on your own e-business website, and then advertise the site when you go tp weekend markets. This way you'd be advertising the online business, while also making money offline.
Look at the ';e-Business'; page on the following site, for a great way to develop your own website. It has specific links for local businesses and the web as well.
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