I'm planning to start a fresh vegetable delivery business with a budget of $15K. Can you help me decide what’s best to put the money into (transport, technology, etc.) and how/where to market the business (offices, residential, etc.)?
Hi I founded Online Vegetable and fruit store in Pune, India.I started with 8000 Rs. as investment and today I have monthly turnover of 400000 Rs. So money doesn't matter in this business to start, things which matters acc. to my experience listed below :1) Product Knowledge: You must have the knowledge of veggie n fruits in other to serve it to people. i.e variety, shelf life, shape n color2) Quality of products : Which is key in this business. Quality must b like people can store it at least a week.3) Service : Time is money so keep eye on time slot.4) Offers : People want discounts n it becomes trend now a days. Keep special offers for loyal n regular customers5) Price : Keep less margin initially in order to grab customer. Once impress n satisfied with quality n service they will pay u more.Try to design zero inventory model. Avoid storage. Store as less as possible. Start with small part of city n scale it step by step to all over city.In this type of business mouth to mouth publicity plays big role as it is daily need. Our till date records shown, your quality n service reduce a lot marketing budget. Instead of marketing we invest in quality n service.Keep website UI fresh, as it also matters.About your question here is Ans. 1) Invest more on logistics than technology.2) Fliers are best marketing medium to reach people whether it is office or residential. But try to focus more on residential customers. It always easy to target office customer but they are not loyal.All the best!!!
I need a song about starting over and having a fresh start.?
I want to put it on my myspace page. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of almost 4 years. I want a happy song about getting a fresh start and being happy. About takign the time to now find myself and start over. Im also a single mother. Ive looked everywhere and cant find that perfect song!! Any ideas? Can be rock, pop, old, new, country doesnt matter as long as it says everything I need to say!
How can I motivate myself to make a fresh start?
My friend! What a large step it must be for you to be vulnerable here. I can’t begin with anything other than major praise for wanting to improve things, since most people don’t even make it this far.In the periods of my life where I have struggled with even getting out of the bed in the morning, let alone wanting to do anything at all, I have been able to overcome these states of being by getting a goal.A great way to lose energy is to stay stagnant, or to be getting worse in some areas of your life. I would encourage you to look at your whole picture of your life beyond the usual job and family situation metrics. Are you happy on a day to day basis? Are you healthy? Are you improving in any of your skills? Are you deepening relationships with those around you who you love most?What will get you out of this state is action that will support your growth. In my experience, picking the most important area of my life to work on, and starting with that as a goal helps a ton.It’s important to be directing your precious time and energy towards working on the goal you care about the most. Without knowing more about your situation, I can only suggest some areas mentioned above.But just pick one, try something out. Get a big thing that you feel drawn towards, then all this stuff about not feeling motivated or fulfilled on a daily basis (which is causing the lack of motivation to do really anything) will go away.Hopefully this helps you my friend. The power to you for setting the intention to improve. That is the first step. Just keep going.
How to start afresh after losing? Can someone suggest me a few ways?
Dear Student ,People do have many misconception about life and success.Though all things are taught since very childhood and you can get these things in any book , but now a days we study to get degree not knowledge.Still i will quote some to communicate my suggestions effectively,1.One should not judge a fish by its capability of climbing the tree.2.Hard work never goes waste3.All iitians may be successful(though its not true) but all successful ppl are not iitians4.Juss find out 20 most successful INDIANS in the field of business or research and then calculate % of IITians in it.M not being critical to IITs and i am an IITian myself , all i want to point out is that IIT or IIM degree can get you temporary advantage over other collages but it wont last long and ultimately differentiating factor will remain your interest , hard work etc.If you want to go to IIM just to "paap dhone" then its not good and you may be even more disappointed in future.You should go there only if you find those field attractive. I can understand at present you may not be getting good environment to study as students around you may not be serious with studies but you should look at it as an opportunity and this will be a positive value addition in you if you can keep up this good work despite the surroundings .By no mean i am discouraging you for IIM , all i am pointing out is ATTITUDE. I hope this help.PS: I sincerely believe that if you can put the effort you might had put for jee prep , you should be able to crack it easily.
How do you start over after flunking out of college?
Well, I've pretty much ruined my life and I really need some advice on undoing the mess I've made! I had good grades in high school and I was always involved in many activities and succeeded in everything I tried. I was a hard worker and an over achiever. That all changed after getting accepted into a major university in 2004. I did well my first semester but then after having to have stomach surgery, my parents going through a nasty divorce, and a few deaths in the family I became depressed and just stopped going to class (or caring). I was basically suspend my second year of school but I appealed it and the university gave me a 2nd chance. I guess I still didn't have my crap together because I continued to wallow in self pity and in early 2009 I flunked out for good. I am married now. My husband has a great job, we have a nice home, and our lives appear to be perfect but I am unhappy with myself. I let myself down and also my family. I am unable to find a job. It's depressing watching my husband, friends, and family go to their dream jobs everyday. I really want to go back to school and start over. I would like to enroll into the local community college but I am worried they will not accept me. I know it's not hard to get into community college but my grade were BAD!!! I'm talking all Fs on and off for years. Would it be a big deal if I just send this community college my high school transcripts so I can just start over? Or can I get in trouble if I don't send my transcripts from the University I attended? I really really need advice on starting over. I am also afraid of being humiliated if I send them the university transcripts.
Is it too late?? nearly 30-starting over?
Of course it's not too late! You're still young! You can easily start anew at this age. There are plenty of people older than you who are forced to start over because of many different circumstances. So no worries!
What advice would you give me if I was a fresh graduate from South Africa going to Nigeria to grow or start a business?
My Advice; don’t do it Mate, Establish yourself in South Africa first. However, if you can’t achieve that, you may consider other countries. We have about 200 sovereign states in the world or so, Research and decide on a country. You may want to consider going for your Graduate Program with all those cash rather than investing it in a business or a country you probably don’t know much about.I will assume you left Nigeria some years back, perhaps for relocating purpose or to further your Education either way, you optioned out of the country for a Reason/Purpose. The country is still pretty much the same way you left it or worsen, your reasons for leaving are still pretty much in existent as well.Now, ask yourself these following questions.Why not invest more in myself rather than starting a business in NigeriaWhy did I Leave NigeriaWill I be able to adapt in NigeriaI will only concur to the Nigeria plan if you are Illegal in South Africa. If that is the case, then go back to Nigeria. I will suggest that a good plan should be in place before embarking on your journey, while drafting your plan I want you to pound on these few points;Don’t make plans based on promises, I don’t care if it from your family or close buddy or whomsoever it is. DON’TLife in Nigeria is probably five times difficult compare to South Africa. GET PREPARED MENTALLY, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICALLYMoney get depleted easily as a result of failing to plan.Starting a Business in Nigeria is five times challenging as a result of poor infrastructures, Terrible roads etc.Haggling is how to get by or survive in Nigeria. SPEND WISELYAnything/Deal that sound too good to be true is not.There’s absolutely nothing worse than Illegal immigrates in South Africa, I can’t envision that experience.Considering that you are a recent graduate, you may want to apply for Graduate jobs in Nigeria from South Africa. Oh, I think you may have to apply for NYSC or somethings as well.ALL the best mateRemember there’s about 200 sovereign states in the world.Hope this answer your questions.
What are some experience, tips and motivation over clearing the IIT?
OKAY, so let me tell you my story!I was not that much bright student till 10th, as you are. I have been indulge in many other activities, had girlfriend since 8th standard and then I went to Kota, not for JEE rather all my good friends are going and I was only person left in my school.In 11th standard I again dated one girl of medical major for around 7 months resulting into top 100 rank from the last in the weekly tests organised by XYZ institute at Kota.My whole 11th base was f****d up, I was into hell lot of depression, then after 11th, I start afresh, attend all the lectures and gave all the tests, but due to weak base in physics I always face hell lot of difficulties, resulting into just a selection in JEE, but not eligible for counselling.My whole family was depressed, i had spent around 4 lakhs in two years, now its time for me to prove myself now, I didn’t even attend JEE- Mains counseling and packed my bag and went to kota.Used to study from morning 4- 8 - PHYSICS, attend 8.30 to 2.30 coaching, 2.30 to 3.00 lunch , 3.00 to 4.30 inorganic , 4.30 to 6.00 organic, 6.00 to 8.00 physical chemistry, 8.00 to 8.30 dinner, 8.30 to 11.30 maths and 11.30 to 3.30 sound sleep.This schedule I follow in my whole drop year, seeing students watching match, downloading movies, playing games sometimes I feel to do the same but I just control myself.Putting the photos of top ranker front of my study table, not contacting/socializing with anyone, a cell phone of 1000 bucks, analyzing my mistakes after every tests,strictly following my schedule, completing my complete homework are the key ingredients what a person I’m today.P.s - I felt very sleepy after coming from coaching that’s why I used to study inorganic chemistry from 3.00 to 4.30, by ambling to and fro in my room.