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Here are the factors:- Start an Independent home based pet food business: The independent business model for starting a pet food delivery business seems to be spreading quickly across the country.
Essentially, only basic business skills, the ability to lift large bags, a mobile phone, a computer and a dependable van and working capital of $400 to $500 are required.
Ordered bulk product may be stored in your garage or leased space to get started.
In fact some existing pet food delivery businesses lease a large van, stock it with preferred products and conduct most of their business as they travel their community taking orders and delivering product.
This taxi-like service seems to work very well.
You need not limit your pet food ideas to only food items.
Pet toys, food bowls, place mats (for under the food bowls), pet treats and pet litter may also contribute to solid sales.
Natural pet foods also fit into this increasing sales category.
- Align your business interest with a direct selling company: The two largest are
These two firms are direct marketers and offer multi-level marketing (MLM) opportunities for the pet consultant entrepreneur.
The major marketing effort you undertake is to get people to hold house parties (remember Tupperware parties) to chat about you pet food, treats and toys available for purchase.
When you recruit other pet consultants, you also share in a percentage of their sales.
Other methods of marketing include eBay sales, Internet webinars, booths at fairs and word of mouth.
Once you have a customer, generally you may seek reoccurring delivery orders set for every 15-days, month or bi-monthly.
Once built, this offers a steady income stream for your business.
- Have pet food supply business cards made and give them out to everyone, yes everyone. Include the mailman, the supermarket cashier, the bank teller, the waitress at the restaurant...everybody!
- Take photos of all your products and make an album, adding some product notes for each one
- Every organization needs speakers and programs for their meetings
- Get booths at festivals and fairs. Display your product, sell your product and pass out fliers to everyone
- Ask a newspaper reporter to do a story about your unique business
- Advertise on Craigslist; it's free
- Church and community groups often have newsletters and seek inexpensive ads
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A major advantage of hooking up with a direct seller is they keep the inventory and drop ship your orders directly to the customer. No mess, no fuss.
Marketing Your Pet Food Delivery Business
If you decide to choose a direct selling company, they have their own sales and marketing training programs, so we will defer to them.
However, in order to improve the success of your independent pet food delivery business opportunity, the following low cost marketing ideas are suggested.
Use the Internet!
People search the Internet all the time seeking answers to their questions.
They search for a local "pet food delivery business" or any "pet food business that delivers."
If you're not visible on the Internet, then you’re throwing golden sales opportunities away. It's as simple as that.
People seldom use the Yellow Pages. Besides their ads cost too much.
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Your site may look good and you'll be happy. However, it will not be a "business" website and never be found.
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Getting in to the home based pet food business will provide personal satisfaction and could lead to a significant income.
Wishing you all the best.
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