My dad is in the navy, and we just moved back to Norfolk VA. from Japan. They had lots of different foods, but they had a really sweet tea, and it can be made into frosties, or warmed up, it's really versatile, and tastes fantastic. Some numbers i found showed tea stands who sold these in California and Washington Markets... (West Coast near Japan, but also home to other naval bases) did very well. Thus i want to start a shop at the mall near Norfolk (The biggest naval base in the US) I think it would do very well here too, and once word spread, others in the area which is fairly high class would want to try the product as well. Does all this seem logical? I need other peoples views, and my mom is really sick of hearing all of my business ideas. Any comments or suggestions would be really appreciated! Thanks!!!
2007-12-25 14:32:54 · 3 answers · asked by GOT2NO 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I think it is a great idea. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Start advertising before you open. Don`t sign a lease util you see how it is doing. Ask for a contingent lease. Talk to a lawyer.
Make a business plan. If you are going to get a business loan you will need one. Find out where you can buy the ingredients. The tables, counter, etc.
It is unique and that is what the business world needs to succeed.
Good Luck.
2007-12-25 14:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely positively worth it, I've done a bit of selling myself and it has always paid off in a big way. Just keep the seasons in mind, for instance, you might try heating up the tea for the winter months and selling it cold in the summer. Also, a major sales tip, especially if you are young, is to tell people why you are selling your product. Are you giving the money to your church, are you trying to pay private school tuition? I used to be embarrassed of it but people are really supportive of you if they think you are working for some good.
2007-12-25 19:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I am in the food concesion biz and this owuld be big bucks if you do it right see
Now I do ebay part time in winter and
food concessions in summer
I do 150 K
turn food to cash see
http://stores.ebay.com/robs-famous-shopp...
http://www.robsfamous.com
2007-12-26 09:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋