The holiday season is one of the most profitable times to
start your own business, especially one with a festive theme. The holidays are
such a good time to start a business because everyone is so busy, extra help
and convenience is always welcomed. Your business endeavors can be turned into
holiday cash as well, perfect for buying the perfect gift for your loved ones!
Here are some of the most profitable holiday businesses.
Personal Shopper
Once gift givers come up with the perfect holiday gift for
someone, it becomes more of a chore to actually go out and pick up the items.
This is where you come in! You can give potential customers an hourly rate and
they can give you their list of gifts for friends and family. Taking care of
someone’s shopping frees up time in their day to do other things on their
holiday lists.
Gift-Wrapping Service
Wrapping presents seems like a chore that nobody has time
for these days. You can print
flyers and hang them around local malls, marketing yourself as either a
traveling gift wrapper, going to people’s homes or setting up a table in the
mall to wrap gifts that were just purchased. Shoppers will relish in the idea
of buying and having their gift wrapped all in the same day. If you plan to set
up a table in the mall, just make sure you talk to management of the mall to
make sure you are in an appropriate location. Price the wrapping according to
size and be sure to bring a few sample boxes to show off your expertise!
Selling Cards
Giving the same old greeting cards year after year can be
boring, especially for the recipients. Spice up your greeting card selection
and send a card that your friends and family will really enjoy. Selling handmade
cards is a fun way to make some money around the holidays. These cards can
be for all winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza. If you
aren’t crafty with your hands, but have a knack for computers, make some
stylish cards on the computer. Customers will love your creativity and could keep
coming back for more all year long!
Starting your own holiday business can be difficult, but these
simple ideas can definitely get you on the right track, and help make you some
extra money during the holiday season.
About the Author: Brittany is a guest contributor encouraging
business education through research opportunities and high-level education at
Michigan State University. To learn more about these opportunities, visit broad.msu.edu.
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