Consult the suggestions of Sebrae consultants to take advantage of the opportunities of the moment
Carnival is a date that favors the warming up of the economy, which is a time of great opportunities for businessmen and entrepreneurs. Here is what Júnio Enes, consultant of Sebrae-MG says: “Especially in the post-pandemic period, people want to connect, relate, return to this physical presence, this moment has also favored many opportunities for people to buy, consume”.
With this, many people can find themselves as entrepreneurs and even get a steady source of income, not just a temporary one. Check out the expert’s and Sebrae’s tips for earning cash during the festive season:
- • Sale of drinks and cold foods
Foods such as pasties and frozen sandwiches, which can be stored on ice and don’t spoil easily, as well as beverages, are items easily accepted by consumers, Enes points out.
- • Makeup, hair and manicure
Those who already deal with hair, make-up and manicure or those who want to start now have the opportunity to differentiate themselves to stand out. Good ideas in this area include: selling colorful wigs, brightly colored false eyelashes and nails, distinctive makeup. There are several ideas on the internet to get inspired.
- • Sell “survival kits”
An attractive option, according to Sebrae, is to sell kits with sunscreen, water and a fruit or cereal bar. This helps the revelers maintain energy and stay healthy to enjoy the revelry.
- • Opportunities for seamstresses and costume shops
In addition to selling props and costumes, it’s a good idea to organize workshops that teach you how to make accessories. Plus, you can also make recommendations on how to rock the look. Prop trading is also an opportunity.
- • Pet props
Even pets get into the spree. Props can be sold by both pet store owners and individual entrepreneurs who can offer the products to dog and cat guardians.
- • Transportation by application
The number of calls will increase during the holidays, so it is important that drivers pay attention to good service during this time and are therefore well rated and receive more calls, explains Enes.
- • Services in general
During, before and after Carnival there are plenty of vacancies open for those working in the party facility, in functions such as electricians, lighting technicians and fitters, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for opportunities for temporary vacancies.
Be careful when undertaking
See Júnio Enes’ guidelines on what precautions and points of attention for those who will invest their money and time starting a small business at Carnival:
- • It is important to meet people who are already working or to identify associations, to do this initial research. Also, check with the city hall to see if your business needs a special license to legalize the business.
- • Have an action plan with all the activities to be carried out, with expenses and dates, divided among the people who will work. “At the basis of this action plan there should be two scenarios, one ideal, and also bring a negative scenario, because in everyday life something can go out of control, so the measure to be taken in this case must be in this planning ”, he said the specialist;
- • Do research with suppliers to bargain and look for discounts. This shouldn’t be done at the last minute to get a better price and avoid running out of products;
- • Identify the profit margin and research the average price of the product in the market, research with competitors, to have the appropriate price;
- • Take daily inventory and monitor sales. “With good management you get more profits,” says Enes;
- • At the end of the period, carry out an evaluation of the activity. At that moment, the entrepreneur will be able to understand if this can become an extra income throughout the year or a main occupation.
Source: Terra
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