Every year, the month of Ramadan is an opportunity that is eagerly awaited by many people. Do you also feel the same way? With the majority being Muslim, the Indonesian population welcomes this holiday with peace and happiness. Many Muslims make spiritual practices a priority, for example by reading the Koran, praying at home or at a local mosque, and fasting. This is a happy moment full of opportunities to worship, return to the holy self, and share goodness.
Is that all? The month of Ramadan is hailed as a month full of blessings, and in fact, this is not just an expression.
In fact, during the week of Ramadan, people's needs for fasting and Eid tend to increase. This phenomenon is found to repeat itself every year. The month of Ramadan, which is not only synonymous with worship, but also communal celebrations, is often marked by large purchases of food, clothing and household furniture. With Eid as a special time, every individual and family tries to make every day of the month of Ramadan different from usual. For example, it is not uncommon for us to choose special dishes for sahur and breaking the fast. Various cakes and fresh drinks also become identical offerings at the end of the fasting day. After fasting, clean and new Muslim clothing also tends to be a priority for some people when visiting relatives.
The habit of shopping in the month of Ramadan can also be triggered by the holiday allowance (THR) for people who celebrate it. One article from CNBC Indonesia reviews that approaching the fasting month of 2019, consumer consumption will usually increase along with the increase in people's needs for food, clothing and household furniture. This can also be seen from the increasing ratio of household income used for consumption, from 68.1 in March to 68.5 in April. Facing purchasing power and a visible portion of consumption, many people take advantage of existing opportunities to earn additional income. Therefore, every Ramadan, a number of "impromptu" businesses emerge to meet market needs.
Business Inspiration for Welcoming Eid
Regardless of the opportunity and willingness to start a business, the question that is often asked is how to start it. What business should you do, huh?
For some of us, business ideas come so easily, but for others it may be more difficult. However, we don't need to be afraid to take the first step in our business. An article from Jurnal.id reviews five easy ways to find business ideas as a beginner. First, you can do simple research to find out the types of businesses and products that are widely accepted by the market. You can also get inspiration from common problems around you. Every problem will require a solution, so this could be your opportunity to offer one. The third way you can do this is to learn from the success of other people's businesses. With appropriate modifications, you can use this business strategy as a lesson which you can then apply to your own business. Apart from success, you can also use customer weaknesses and complaints from competitors as business opportunities. Lastly, an easy way to find business ideas is to observe ongoing trends. Sensitivity to trends can be your way to capture market attention quickly.
Well, if you are still confused, Qasir has five simple business ideas that can be a source of inspiration for your home business in the month of Ramadan.
Business Idea #1: Parcel Making Services
Do you like making various crafts and crafts? You will be very suitable for this business idea. Parcels or gifts have long been a symbol of various celebrations, including the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Parcels are also often a symbol of replacing people who don't have time to visit and stay in touch with each other. The ever-present need for parcels makes the model gradually more creative from year to year. This creates a challenge to produce attention-grabbing parcels. Even so, this doesn't have to be a problem, in fact we can turn it into a new opportunity if we are careful. For this reason, try taking photos of several parcel models that you can make and collect them in a catalog. Don't forget to be more open to customer requests. Maybe that's what brings out the uniqueness of your gift!
Business Idea #2: Muslim Fashion
On holidays, people usually want to look different from normal days. Performing fasting brings new enthusiasm to improve oneself inside and out. Apart from being a new start to becoming a better person, most people also try to appear neater and more Islamic. So, you can take advantage of this opportunity to sell Muslim clothes, especially if you really have good taste in fashion. You can start this business by looking for clothes that you want to sell in a number of wholesale centers. Initially, maybe you will be confused seeing so many choices of Muslim clothing. Even so, if you have a sharp eye in choosing clothes according to people's tastes, you will easily overcome this problem. Choosing couple clothes and family uniforms can also be an additional opportunity for your business. To better understand today's style choices, also monitor trends that are increasing on social media.
Business Idea #3: Eid Cakes
Which house doesn't have cookies on the table on Eid? This could also be a business idea for you, especially if you like snacks and like cooking. The profits offered by this Eid cake business are quite tempting. Even though there is a market share, how do you make your pastries different from the others? You can create pastries that are different from the others, for example by modifying the shape, taste and more attractive packaging. However, if you don't want the hassle, you can also buy ready-made Eid cakes through a manufacturer or supplier, aka becoming a reseller. Of course, the condition is that you have to try it first to guarantee the success of your business. Choose cakes that taste delicious and have a sweet shape so that the cakes you sell can compete with Eid cakes offered by other sellers.
Business Idea #4: Selling Takjil
Fried food, filled lontong, compote, fruit ice, marrow porridge, mixed ice. Duh, just imagining it the saliva is flowing. Resisting thirst and hunger after a day of fasting often increases appetite and appetite at the end of the day. The majority also choose to break their fast with a sweet dish, which is often associated with feelings of happiness. From year to year, it is not surprising that the number of takjil sellers is increasing, but what is surprising is that no one has ever given up selling takjil. How could that be? This is a very promising business. From small business owners to restaurants, the majority offer takjil with their own serving styles in the month of Ramadan. You too can take this opportunity. For example, you can start selling on the side of the road, in your front yard, or to friends at the office.
Business Idea #5: Various Help Services
During the holidays, people tend to be busy with various matters and needs, starting from preparing for a number of fast-breaking events, celebrating Eid al-Fitr, to going home to their hometowns as a custom for Eid. There are so many things that need to be prepared, that it is not uncommon for people to become overwhelmed with them. This could be a valuable opportunity to undertake a variety of simple service businesses. A service business is said to be easier to run because it does not require large initial capital and can be started from the skills you have. For example, you can offer household assistant or infal services, vehicle washing services, laundry services, documentation services for family events, or pet sitting services. The idea doesn't have to stop here. There are still many service business ideas that you can sharpen further according to your abilities. In short, try to see the needs of the people around you more sensitively. It could be that, in their needs, you will also find valuable opportunities.
You got new inspiration, BossQ? When there is an intention, then of course there is a way. If you want to try your luck in the month of Ramadan, you can use this business idea as a first step.
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Well, if later your business is profitable, give more alms, so that we can enjoy the profits now, and many rewards will welcome us in the afterlife!