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10 November 2008 |
MAKE A PROFITABLE SUCCESS OF YOUR HOBBY
Lance Winslow writes:
Despite what you might think success is never an accident.
Oh sure, you might have some luck along the way that puts you in a nice situation for a while, but it's not long term.
Success is achieved by those who capitalize on their luck and reduce their risks or turn-around their failures and challenges.
If you look at some of the most successful folks in the world, you will realize that they often came from nothing.
Many were orphans and didn't even have a pot to use for their bathroom needs.
But how can this be, how is it that someone can have such bad luck and turn all that around and become successful?
Simple, because success is never an accident, many of these people because they worked hard, they had no choice, it became a habit and they just never stopped once they achieved a comfortable lifestyle.
Working hard, working smart, making lots of friends and never giving up were just part of who they are.
These same elements of success are available to everyone, even if so many people choose not to accept these principles.
After all, we have free choice, free will and we live in a free society.
You are allowed to succeed beyond your wildest dreams or fail, but it is your choice.
Success is no accident, no one I know is successful over the long-haul without working to attain it.
No one should feel guilty for being successful, just like no one should make excuses for choosing not to be successful.
The fact is that it is up to you, so please consider this.If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/.
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06 November 2008 |
SELLING RAW PEANUTS
This hobby business would suit someone who’s already not working a full week.
If you’re ever worked in an office or factory, you will be familiar with Honesty Snacks – the mini stand of low value chocolates with an adjacent honesty box for your money.
And even more profitable hobby business (so I’m told) is to package up raw peanuts and sell – as snack foods - in factories.
SNACKFOOD
Whilst roasted and salted peanuts are the most popular as snackfood, unsalted is growing in popularity.
Peanuts are a great, healthy snack on the run - nature's "health food in a nutshell".
And the great advantage of green peanuts they are sold in their raw state. So this eliminates the process of roasting or salting.
STARTUP COSTS
Every business – even a hobby business – incurs some start-up costs.
For this venture you will need to purchase peanuts, a quantity of clear polyester bags, and point-of-purchase merchandisers to hold your stock.
But you won’t have to buy a set of scales. You will be able to use your kitchen scales to weigh the measures.
And you will probably need to be approved by your local food licensing bureau.
All up – we suggest that you allow $1000.
OPERATIONS
You don’t need much equipment to get started, and raw peanuts are easy to source.
You’ll need to pack 60 grams into clear cellophane bags and arrange a fixed schedule to refill your display (and collect your money).
PRICING
Pricing might be tricky – but try to sell at four times the cost of the ingredients. The rationale is one quarter for the raw materials, one quarter for wastage, one quarter for overheads, and one quarter for profit.
If customers baulk at your price, just say “unless I make a profit, I can’t provide the service”.
Most of your customers won’t have anything to compare your prices against. So provided your price appears reasonable, and is priced in easy coin denominations e.g. $2.50 so that no change is required.
MARKETING
You will need to approach the factory manager and get his consent to place your peanut stand.
An essential part of your marketing pitch will be to assure the factory manager that if things go wrong – and something will definitely happen – that he carries no responsibility. And if he tells you to take your displays and go, just go gracefully. There are always other opportunities in the next street.
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