Pet Supplies

Starting a business is a complex, but manageable issue. Running a home-based business takes many of the start-up requirements out of the equation, such as location and travel. Selling pet products from home is a good idea for someone who loves pets and wants to operate a small business. There are a few steps to work on, which, while applicable to almost any retail home business, can also work when you want to sell pet products from home.

Instructions

1 Think about what products your pet likes, uses, and what you would like to work with.
Think about what areas you feel are neglected; this will become your niche, or corner of the market. Brainstorm with someone for ideas of good products. Write down every idea you think of.
2 Think how you want to sell your pet products from home.
Selling from home allows you a range of methods, including online, direct marketing, home parties and retail. Depending on your zoning regulations and your living situation, you can decide which is the best method for your success.
3 Locate your suppliers.
You can find them through a range of both online sources, such as eBay or Amazon, or by searching Google for pet product suppliers. You will have to weed through the lists because many will be from China. A way around this is to create your own product.
4 Calculate your costs.
You will need to calculate both start-up and ongoing costs. You should have a business plan in place, even though you are not working out of a storefront or office. Calculating your costs will help set your "break even costs" and help set up your profit margin. Then you will want to calculate what income you can realistically expect from your home business. Look at the IRS web site to get an idea of what to expect in both taxes and paperwork. They have a section on home-based business operation.
5 Set up your sales venue.
If you are selling on Craigslist, you can most often sell for free or low cost depending on how much you list with them. Ebay is a good auction site to work with.
Another option is to open up your own online retail store. You can do this by purchasing a domain name, hosting account, and then using a web site builder template or having someone design a site for you.
Another option is to sell via mail order. You can do this by placing advertising in local and national publications for your products. You use either your home address or a phone number to receive orders.
Home parties are another option. You can assume the role of personal shopper to many people in this manner. This can be a fun method if you love being around people.

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