My wife is planning to start up such a business-- you know-- professionally videotape and photograph, and document-- contents of a home?
I tell her that if I need to do it I'll do it myself. She says there's a market and a need for insurance purposes, for estate planning, lawyers, etc., etc.
2007-07-21 16:29:49 · 3 answers · asked by terry_powerprofit 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
DAVID--- can you elaborate on this?
Also they can be very detrimental to your needs
2007-07-21 16:35:54 · update #1
What your wife is trying to do is create a service where a need exists and fill that need. You say "I tell her that if I need to do it I'll do it myself" Most people don't realize the need until it is too late. This is why we put it off. (So, since you know of the need, let me ask: Have you yourself made a video of your household goods? No? See what I mean?)
Most people know they need this. In the case of a fire, when it comes to valuable items, insurance wants proof. (My daughter lost EVERYTHING but the clothes on her back and insurance gave her peanuts!)
What I recommend is that you find out what the competition is doing, what they are charging and find a way to do it better for less. Even if you undercut them by $5, in this day and age, it can be the reason someone chooses YOU over them.
As her spouse, you should be encouraging her, not playing devil's advocate. Let the family friends do that.
As for David, I think he meant that a poor video of an item can make it look less valuble than it is. When insurance goes to pay for it, you get less than it is worth, because of the video. When videoing something you want the owner to tel you about it so that you can show it off best. Good equipment and good lighting can go a long way to making this a better experience, too.
2007-07-21 16:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her for a business plan when she's done one, then base your opinion on her figures and thoughts, instead of on your bias.
Just because you don't use it doesn't mean there's no market, just no market for men such as yourself.
Her market may be more women for instance.
At least ask her who her market is going to be, and how she intends to reach them.
2007-07-22 04:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used one, and they are good. But they can be very expensive. Also they can be very detrimental to your needs.
2007-07-21 16:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by David M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋