This article was co-authored by Pete Canalichio. Pete Canalichio is a Brand Strategist, Licensing Expert, and Founder of BrandAlive. With nearly 30 years of experience at companies such as Coca-Cola and Newell Brands, he specializes in helping brands find the most authentic parts of their story to build a brand strategy. Pete holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS in Physics from the United States Naval Academy. In 2006, he won an MVP Award from Newell Brands for his contributions to their Global Licensing department. He’s also penned the award-winning book, Expand, Grow, Thrive.
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Do you ever need money, can't figure out how to get it, but want to earn it while having fun? If this sounds like you, read on!
Steps
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Don't attract customers with something boring like a lemonade stand. You want something unique and original. Also, you want to be able to sell year round.
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Buy the supplies needed to start a new sensation!Advertisement
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In a notebook, write a list of names you want to call your store. Pick your favorite and write with Sharpie the name on poster board. Tape the sign to box or table.
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Watch some YouTube videos on 'How to Make Friendship Bracelets'. Pre-make 5-10.
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In notebook make a list of bracelets the customers can buy with price.
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On next page, draw a chart with 5 columns. Label them:
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First Name, Last Name, Type Of Braid, Colors, and Cost. Next to "Cost" write a little note saying "Please Do Not Write Here". It's for YOU to fill in the total cost.
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Put all of your supplies in shoe box. Carry store to bottom of driveway and start taking orders.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow should I attract customers? Can I diversify or do I have to stick to only bracelets?Community AnswerA great way to attract traffic is to make flyers and hand them out locally. Pin them around places where you think a lot of people might see them, like a grocery store or a community center. No, it's reasonable to include other similar items in your inventory.
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QuestionHow can I attract customers?Community AnswerYou could make like a big sign and make it colourful. This is if you are on a market. Otherwise, if you do not have a stall you could make a web page and put loads of different pictures of the bracelets that you have made.
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Tips
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It's a good idea to make your business portable. You could sell bracelets while you are at the park or maybe at a friend's house.Thanks
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Tips from our Readers
- You can also make business cards and posters, print them out, and then hand them out at school to get the word out there about your new business!
Warnings
- Make sure NOBODY knows where you keep your money. People will steal!Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Small table or large box
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