Many people have the desire to start a business from home but have no idea what to sell. This is a common home business startup problem. I’ve given a few ideas for a home based business in an earlier post but I think some people are thinking too hard and it is preventing them from seeing the obvious. Remember, sometimes the best home business ideas are the simplest.
So today I’ll be giving a few examples with in-depth breakdowns to aid you in your own products and hopefully inspire more work from home ideas. I’ll will be referring to a few athletes from the Beijing Olympics as examples. Some of you might think that one athlete will do just fine but I want show you how to look at similar subjects from different angles.
Michael Phelps - Show off!
Take a good look at Michael Phelps. Do a rough bio breakdown. He is a 23 year old, 6′4″ male swimmer with an 80 inch wing span. Now lets take a look at his equipment. (That last sentence did not sound the way I meant it). He uses caps, goggles and tiny trunks. So if you are going to market equipment for swimmers, those would be some of the items on your sales list. It would be good if you also knew the brands he endorses. But that would be the obvious way to go about things.
Now, look at his body (don’t have to tell the women that). How do you think he gets in shape? I’m sure he goes through a regimented diet and training program. But it is possible for everyday people - like the majority of us - to have a body like that. He isn’t overly built so many men would consider it achievable.
I look at him and I’m thinking blenders and recipes because he probably starts his day with some blended power smoothies.
Yoga mats also come to mind as swimmers have long, loose and toned muscles. Might as well throw in some yoga and pilates videos as well. Speaking of pilates, there are specific equipment for pilates exercises. So there’s another line of related products to consider for your work from home product ideas.
- Michael Phelps is still not used to winning -
Athletes cross train to condition different muscle groups, reduce burnout and maintain a high level of overall fitness.
Swimmers cycle, runners cycle too and cyclists run.
Just like that, with a little bit of research, you can have an edge over your competitors. Who would think of selling bicycles to swimmers. But if you explain the rationale and site examples then you are good to go.
Now lets look at Yao Ming. He is very tall, to say the least. If we take his sport out of the equation then we are just left with height. And that, my friends, is where the niche lies.
Yao Ming - a very tall order
Just look at his shoes. Those are size 15’s. I’ve been in boats smaller than that. And its not just apparels you can market. There’s over sized beds, chairs, toilets, higher ironing boards, longer stroller handles and even broader towels.
Sadly, there are many tall people around the world who are not as mobile as they would like to be. And they do not have access to walking aids and other support equipment they would need. Alas, another niche presents itself.
I’ve read somewhere that women are more concerned about the way they look then men. Hence the multitude of beauty products and slimming centers geared towards the fairer sex.
I’ve spoken to a few women about Leryn Franco. Only one knew she is a javelin thrower. Most were more concerned about how Ms Franco’s unbelievably toned torso and tanned epidermis. One even wondered how the model cum javelin thrower could maintain such healthy looking coiffure with all the sweat and humidity.
Leryn Franco - Toned and tanned
In other words, listening to people can also give you an indication of what money making products the general public wants or would be interested in.
So remember, don’t think too hard and always keep an open mind when it comes to looking for the next money making products for your home business venture.
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Brad Keet is an entrepreneur and Internet junky. Brad invites you to journey with him as he dishes out home business startup tips and other small home based business opportunity information. For more of Brad’s take on things, log on to www.fromhomeeveryday.com
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