Saturday afternoon last week I was visited by some friends “compatriots”. Incidentally one of which was starting a new business. We engaged a pretty interesting conversation.
Until finally I asked one of my friend about how much profit the business that he can from the sale of one of its products.
He replied, “Well, if for a product that is small mas. Business profit is only Rp 10 thousands per item. My competitors are already long-running course only get Rp 20 thousands. We must chase the purchase quantity of the sale. ”
“Did you take the order or not?”, I asked. He replied, “Many of the phone anyway mas. But I did not take. “Wow, this could be a problem, I thought. Why could be the problem? First, do not always identical to the business looking for money or profit large business.
If that’s the only reason you are running a business, chances are you will not be successful. Why? Because most likely, months or years you first start a business, you’ll spend more money.
Secondly, with the condition of my friends who are still “too early” in her new business, order by the number of small business profits he made earlier can make the experience or curriculum vitae.
I always suggest that a journey begins with a step, and start with small steps. Business profits is not just a matter, but can also non-material such as experience, knowledge and even personal satisfaction.
Third, you should know that one of the smart consumer habits are “not buying in bulk” in the initial purchase. They tend to try to make a purchase. Precisely by refusing to small consumers before, he had lost his “database” of consumers. Never underestimate any of your sales results, although small. Read more
