Do you realize that in difficult situations we are often able to think creatively? For example during this pandemic. Even though research says that Small and Medium Enterprises are in decline, there are quite a few entrepreneurs who have actually opened new businesses during this pandemic and made a profit. One of them is the kilo snack business.
Yup, snacks are a friend for spending free time at home. It's not surprising that many people look for snacks when they have to stay at home. It's not a small amount to buy. Many customers actually buy kilos of snacks to accompany them on their activities. You can take advantage of this opportunity to become a kilo snack entrepreneur.
Where should you sell snacks by the kilo? Does it have to be on the market? Nope! Don't worry, you can sell your kilo snacks through online sales platforms such as social media and e-commerce. So that marketing is more optimal, you need photography support for products, beautify your social media or e-commerce accounts, and even prepare attractive promotions.
Wow, I can't wait to get started, right BossQ? Come on, read the points below so you can find out the tricks for starting a kilo snack business that will increase your income significantly.
Capital Required for a Kilo Snack Business
Strapped for business capital but still want to open a kilo snack business? Don't worry, you can still try your luck in this business. Maybe if you imagine the method is quite simple, namely repacking snacks into smaller packages. The opportunities are also quite prospective, you know. Don't believe it? Just try scrolling down to find out how much capital you need and the estimated costs.
If you want to do it at home without having to rent a special room for the packaging process. Of course, you only need a scale, sealer, knife, large jar, and various kinds of snacks in the form of bales. From all this capital, you can spend less than IDR 1 million.
Then imagine if you could sell 100 packages for just IDR 5,000. Of course you can get IDR 500 thousand in one wave. Come on, what if it turns out you succeed in selling 100 packs in a month. Of course you can earn IDR 15 million in a month. Very cool, right?
So that you can get more profits, you can produce these snacks at home. ;)
How to Make Big Profits with Kilo Snack Business
The snacking habits of many people are certainly a valuable opportunity for kilo snack entrepreneurs. Moreover, this business can be said to be easy. Realizing this, of course many people are also looking at this business. You will also have many competitors. So what can you do so that your business gets noticed and even makes massive profits.
Come on, check out these tips, BossQ!
First of all, observe the market first. Yes, this stage is of course a common first step that entrepreneurs take before deciding to open a business. Look for information about markets in traditional markets, shops, stalls, or even large supermarkets. Observe what snacks are liked by the market and how many similar snacks are sold on the market. After that, observe the prices of these snacks. .
Then, choose snacks that are liked by many people, including basreng, skin crackers, spicy crackers, basreng, and others. Then look for information and what snacks will sell well. After that, you can expand the sales area, for example, if previously it was in the office, you could expand it to schools, or campus areas which are surrounded by many boarding house areas. There's something else you shouldn't miss, namely making sure what you expect from the product you are offering.
After deciding what snacks you will sell, don't forget to create your own branding or brand. Make sure the trademark you use is easy to remember, BossQ. A brand that is easy to remember will certainly make it easier for you to promote your product the first time.
Meanwhile, for the price of kilo snacks that you can offer, also make sure it meets the standard price. Because setting prices too cheap can certainly make your kilo snack business suspect that the product is expired or something else. Likewise vice versa. It's best to avoid setting prices that are too expensive. This will certainly reduce consumer interest in the snacks you sell.
When the trademark and selling price have been determined, now is the time for you to determine attractive and quality packaging. Apart from being pleasing to the eye, snack packaging must also be comfortable, making the product durable and maintaining its quality. It doesn't stop here, the business continues by looking for a permanent supplier. Because not many regular suppliers, such as shops and supermarkets, are willing to accept repackaged snacks.
Having trouble finding a permanent supplier? Don't stop at just one seller, become a consignment trader. Keep looking for other shops or supermarkets where you can "deliver" products. Apart from looking for permanent suppliers, you can also open a shop on e-commerce or social media. The more channels, the easier it is to reach your product, right? If you already have many channels in e-commerce, don't forget to spread them with just one Business Website link. Yes, with the Business Website from Qasir, you can enter all your social media links, marketplace (links in e-commerce) as well as your GoFood/GrabFood links.
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But make sure that if you already have various channels, assign one admin who is responsible for responding to orders. Don't let us disappoint our customers because we are late in responding.
Success with two or three types of packaged snacks, thisis the time for you to expand the types of products and flavors. You can start packing snacks from biscuits, nuts, to delicious milk-containing drinks. Having the courage to try products with different flavors can certainly double your profits. Come on, do you still want to just stay at home and wait for the income to come? Let's start exploring different flavors and snack variants!
Play Promo for New and Loyal Customers
To increase sales, try creating attractive promotions for consumers. This promotion not only serves to increase customer loyalty but is also a way to appreciate them for becoming customers.
What promotional programs can you provide to customers? Yes, of course there are lots of promos that you can do. Starting from offline or online promotions in collaboration with e-commerce where you place your shop. One of the most common is buy one get one, then there are also discounts if customers buy more than three packages or variants.
Apart from playing in the offline area, you can also provide discount vouchers or shipping costs for customers who buy a lot. There are also promotions related to social media, such as follow to get discounts. That's a lot, BossQ. Let's start choosing a promo that suits your business conditions.
To create various promos and discounts in your shop, you can use a great feature from Qasir called Manage Discounts. This feature helps you set various discounts automatically, be it cashback discounts or percentage discounts.
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Upgrade Your Business with Qasir
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