Small Business Opportunity on Wheels


by BILL SCOTT - Date: 2007-03-12 - Word Count: 761 Share This!

As a staff writer at 'home based business' we regularly answer questions submitted by our members one great topic is making money on mall kiosks.

If you have ever been in the mall and passed numerous kiosks selling all sorts of different items, you may have wondered how those people manning the kiosks got those jobs. Especially since you would not mind running one yourself.

Kiosks and carts can be found in many places; malls, airports and other transportation venues, and sporting events from college to professional. If your mind can come up with a place and they allow it, you can place your kiosk anywhere you might find opportunity and sales.

The first step to starting your business is to buy, lease, or rent a cart depending upon your location and how long you plan to use the cart. Carts are usually less expensive than kiosks, but if you are determined to do your selling in a place that would work out much better with a kiosk, then look into the different options surrounding kiosks and find the best that works for you.

Once you have your cart or kiosk, you can invest in the kind of merchandise you want to sell. There are many different options out there and they will all cost a specific price to start up. Some may cost as little as $200, whereas others can cost up to $9,000, depending upon the merchandise they offer. Here are a few details on companies that offer cart and kiosk goods:

Food: A wide range is available to you in foods, as there are many food items that can be easily stored in a cart for simple selling, either kept cold or kept hot. Depending upon where you plan to sell, if you can sell something that will be a hit year-round, it may be well worth the try.

Jersey Ice Corp. -Italian ice Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream & Yogurt - Ice cream, frozen yogurt, coffee, and smoothies Pizzas of Eight - Pizza Southern Yankee Bar-B-Q - Barbecue concessions

Personalized Items: These make for great gifts and suppliers usually offer a large variety of items people can buy from your kiosk. Because special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, marriages, special achievements, and others events occur year-round, you will not have to worry about big holidays such as Christmas and Valentine's Day being the only time for people to buy personalized gifts.

CASI-Creative Names - Name histories and other products Deb & Co. - Christmas ornaments Friendly Folks Inc. - Cartoon pictures Personal Touch Products Inc. - Various gift items

Jewelry and Apparel: If someone needs a watch, ring, or just a silly t-shirt, your kiosk is the one for them. These items are always in demand and do not necessarily require any special time for people to want to buy them.

North American Athletic Wear Inc. - Athletic uniforms and awards Sensualite Lingerie Distributors - Lingerie The Fashion Group - Sunglasses, watches, and jewelry Unodomani - Italian charms

Gifts, Novelties, and Miscellaneous Items: People are always on the lookout for cute gift ideas, last minute presents, or just things to amuse them. Find out what the kiosks around you sell (if there are any) and pick out something unique so people will be more interested in what you have to sell.

Graffitti Graphics/Puzzled Over Gift Ideas - Custom jigsaw puzzles Kustom Kards Int'l. Inc. - Photo magnets, business cards, and postcards Specialty Retail Ventures - Can specialize in kiosks for the following: seasonal calendars, games, music boxes, Christmas items, and puzzles Spa at Home - Candles, oil lamps, and personal-care products Top Dawg Pet Supply - Pet products


Once you have found your cart or kiosk, as well as your retail niche and location, you can begin your selling. Be sure to make your cart or kiosk look as good as possible. Just as people are drawn to window displays, having an interesting display of your own products will bring more customers to you. Simply throwing items on a shelf will turn them off entirely.

Remember, the key to running a business is to remain organized, keep track of your inventory, expenses, sales, and other important financial matters. If you have never experienced retail before, try getting a part-time job in the industry in order to find out what it is like and go from there.

The staff at www.homebasedbusiness.com regularly updates the 'Home Based Business' website with new information on the up and coming work at home jobs and other Internet based home businesses opportunities.

Author's Info:Bill Scott Webmaster Homebasedbusiness.com Features Home Based Business and Internet Business Opportunities. It's like a Myspace for entrepreneurs.


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