Sell ??goods to the local market? One idea ...
By alberello
@alberello (4752)
Italy
April 3, 2013 3:40pm CST
Dear friends Mylotters.
Many times in my discussions, I pointed out the problem to still be out of work at the ripe age of nearly 38 years.
Finding no source of employment, including many ideas that I have had, I think perhaps the most plausible, is to open up a bank on the local market.
However, the big problem before setting up such a project lies in the fact: What to sell?
Well, I can think of objects, used clothing, shoes, or anything else.
But it will be really convenient to the economic level or risk my bankruptcy?
This absolutely should not happen! Rather send upstream the entire project.
You, dear readers, what do you think?
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14 responses
@2aero2 (60)
• United States
3 Apr 13
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@alberello (4752)
• Italy
3 Apr 13
Well, I do not know that investipedia.com. But there, my money is safe, or as happens in the various sites where HYIP in 99% of cases, you lose everything?
@2aero2 (60)
• United States
3 Apr 13
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@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
4 Apr 13
hi, alberello. my husband lost his job a few years ago and from his TFR (you're from italy so you understand this) and our savings we bought a business license "ambulante tipo B, itinerante" and a van. it was summer so he started selling fashion jewelries in a space he rented for three months in Abruzzo, near the beach. he earned well during the 1st few years. unfortunately, due to the crisis, people have stopped buying unnecessary things.
if you want to engage in this business, you have to take into consideration a few things.
- the local government doesn't issue new licenses so you have to buy one; costs 500 euros plus notarial fees and taxes- roughly 1.200 euros
- if you want to have a permanent place, you have to buy/rent the space in most markets since these have been assigned already. the alternative to this is to go to the market very early, wait and hope that one space owner doesn't show up so the local policemen will temporarily let you occuply the vacant space.
- you would need a van/car for transport. the big umbrella and the tables need plenty of space. (you need to buy these also)
-you need to choose your product really well. if you can, choose consumable and cheap products.
-the average rent for a 3X4m space in a trade fair nowadays is 30 euros/day
after three years, my husband found a job. he started doing this business only during weekends. unfortunately, we soon found out that we were putting more money into a business that wasn't earning so we stopped.
i am not dissuading you, i know of friends who are earning well doing this but they've been in it for years and they didn't buy their space. it was assigned to them long ago by the local government.
if you can do this in a small scale, like displaying your wares in a small table in your local market, maybe the vigili will close an eye and allow you to do so. however, if you go to other towns or join privately organized trade fairs, you will need the things that i mentioned above. the guardia di finanza also goes around to check whether you issued an official receipt so you have to get one from buffetti. if not, you'll have to pay a fine.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, thank you for your interesting explanation, and yours is a direct testimony, because we're already passed through. The results, from what I understand, have not been to you what you expect.
Open a business, start shelling out thousands of euuro just getting started, before arriving at the so-called "breack even point" must spend a lot of time, and also the good fortune to be on our side.
However, I would not sell food, this is more than sure. I only thought of used clothing, bought and paid for by weight.
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
4 Apr 13
yes, unfortunately we lost money on this. if you can find a good source for the used clothing, then this is good. i always see lots of people who flock to these stands. wou will need the license for the NON ALIMENTARI. you can start by getting partita iva from the agenzia delle entrate. the next steps i've already said in my previous post.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
4 Apr 13
Hi Alberello, actually another method is to have home delivery to bring fresh produces to the homes of those who work full time.
You can link up with the local farmers, and deliver the fresh produces to those homes in the area.
Make sure you have a system to collect money on the spot to cover your cost and labor.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, just this morning I saw a van for delivery of bottled water at home. I think it is one of the tasks easier to perform.
I waited for the arrival of "the man of the water" and when I saw him I asked how to do this work.
He said to me once: "At the moment, no chance"
@prashu228 (37521)
• India
4 Apr 13
Hi
well friend there can be many sources to sell goods. I think used clothes selling is good idea. Or else you can even start a vegetable market. you can start a small one first with minimum items.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, collecting all the testimonies, I have come to the conclusion that before to make a move, I have to be very knowledgeable.
Too deep economic crisis is too high a risk of going bankrupt "burning" even those two money we have, so that it is difficult to arrive end of the month unfortunately in my family!
I need an honest consultant to show me the right way if I'm going to start anything inherent in the business.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
3 Apr 13
We have many of these here in Mexico. Many sell toys, canned good foods, fresh fruits and veggies, party items... most must do well.. many have been there for years.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Apr 13
Cloths are a great way to make money. I know the profit level is very high, good luck to you.
@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
4 Apr 13
Any business there is a risk. We need to have a good research on the consumer market and its relevant competitors as well. Creativity may helps to boost ones business. However, there is no quarantee of success in ones business. Hard work and wisdom is a sure thing to have.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, you're right! Any business you try to activate starting from zero, there is always a significant risk.
All in all I have not the slightest idea how to start, most of which is now a deep economic crisis is travailing in my country, people buy less, because they have less money.
But even if abandoned this project, what I will do in the future?
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
4 Apr 13
I am not sure how your society works there but here in my country i know some people who could not find proper employ but can still find ways and means to earn money. Take for some some relatives of mine who don't have employments but are earning, they are into business. some have been growing produce and sells it in the market, they put up a store and are now better off that me. lol. Some offers their services, some went to learn how to fix appliances and the likes.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, the fact that I do not have a job in hand you can perform even though I have 38 years! This is the big problem, compounded by the fact of the immense economic crisis that is going through my country (italy).
Perhaps the only thing I can make and sell on the market, at least there, in that circumstance does not require any kind of skill.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
4 Apr 13
The local markets that I visited when I was living in Italy were quite popular (there were many visitors), but I am not sure how much the shop keepers were able to sell because I only visited the markets as a customer. In your situation I think that it would be a good idea to visit several different markets. Look the stalls and they things that they sell. Which types of things do the other people sell and which stalls are popular? If you choose to sell the same things as many other shop keepers you will have to compete about the customers, and I think that it would be best to find your own niche. In your situation I would also chat to some of the other shop keepers and they might be able to give you advice.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
4 Apr 13
Every idea serve up a good purpose. If you have anything come up with to start a business, why not give it a shot. Maybe you can find a niche on the market, and maybe you will be the next millionaire or even billionaire. I would rather have all these great ideas floating around on my head, at least I know what to do, and what to start with my life.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
I do not care to become a millionaire or even billionaire. My only interest is to have a profitable occupation
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
3 Apr 13
it is very difficult to succeed in the market because everyone sells something.
I as selling eggs and earn from them.
because I have a lot of hens and they lay eggs and I sell but it does not work well enough but the money never enough friends so do not worry try something that comes from within you something that they entail, and you will find a market and win.
Success!
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
Well, especially in times of crisis, it is not easy to have an idea of what you can sell. Something to please the public.
To the present day people do not have money, then take on this task is still a risk.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
6 Apr 13
Hi,
it is a nice idea of selling goods in the market. If you are afraid of failure thn you start it on very small scale and if you come to know that it has potential then you can expand your business. But you should take some risk and try to become successful. You should be positive.
@Laurenlynn (715)
• Canada
4 Apr 13
Hi Alberello One thing where I live that is very big and growing is crafts, every one enjoys making and buying crafts. Most crafts do not need a lot of money to start, just a suggestion.
• India
4 Apr 13
weell, Making money online or offline is not easy as it sounds. Ebay is the best place to sell anything but if u want to just sell in your local area I think u should go to someone who is doing this job for a long time and ask them how to starts yours.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
4 Apr 13
The problem now is that if there is no work. I had a steady job does not think about these things