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Business Idea Journal
James J Jones -- Publisher
People are busier than ever and the world around them hasn't
changed. Grocerys still need to be bought, deliveries still
need to be made, gifts still need to be bought, etc. You
can take advantage of the needs of these hyper-busy people
by running an ERRAND SERVICE.
In essence, what you do is run errands for people and get
paid for it. Think it sounds like a kid's business? Well,
you won't make kid money! If you are in a good sized
metropolitan area with steady clients, you can make $15,
even $20, an hour!
You won't need much to start off with. You'll, of course,
need a reliable car or, better yet, a van. The only real
expenses at the start are: business cards and business
stationery; a pager; and postage. Make a list of large
businesses in your area, ones with large numbers of well-
paid executives, such as banks, headquarters of large
manufacturers, etc. You should then compose a letter
detailing your services. List as many timesaving services
as you can think of: grocery pickup, dry-cleaning
delivery and pickup, post office errands, gift-shopping
services, food pickup and delivery, etc.
Note: Don't transport people or children unless you have
the proper licenses. Also, if you delivery messages, there
may be state utility regulations you'll need to check into.
Emphasize to these people how they will BENEFIT from your
service: more time, less worries, less stress.
Be competitive with your pricing. Call other delivery
services in the area and find out what they charge, whether
hourly or by the job. Make your prices competitive and your
services personal, and you'll get the edge.
Four other good ideas for publicizing your services:
advertise in charity event publications that are read by
executives; get permission to post your business card at
dry cleaners, grocery stores, bakeries, upscale food stores
and deli's, etc.; produce press releases about your
services showcasing a unique aspect of your business, i.e.
you specialize in delivering wedding cakes, for example, and
get them to all the newspapers and local magazines in the
area and notify senior citizen organizations about the
services you offer.
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When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so
regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.
(Alexander Graham Bell)
Quick Business Idea: Historic Photos
Take top quality photographs of historic and well-known buildings in your town or
region. Select the best photographs and have these printed on writing paper and
envelopes. The idea is that tourists will use this stationery to write home. Also do
the same for other towns or regions.
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Contact Information:
James J. Jones. Publisher
Email: jjones@business-ideas.biz.
Address:
James Jones
8508 Park Rd #243
Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-541-5903
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