Did you know that the self storage industry is one of the fastest growing industries in North America?
I know of a one-person business owner who lives in a large city, spends only 64 hours per year working in his part-time business (he works only 4 Saturdays in May and 4 Saturdays in November). He nets almost $20,000. per year after expenses. This is a business model almost anyone could implement and one that could be expanded into numerous cities. His business is storing ski related equipment for skiers during the off season. He rents a storage area in a self storage facility for $60.00 per month during the months May through November each year. His rental expense is $60.00 X 7 months for a total of $420.00 per year. He charges his customers $99.00 per 7 month storage period payable in advance. He has 200 customers. Therefore, his revenue is $19,800.00 less the $420.00 storage fee leaving him with $19,380.00. His customers must deliver their skis and payment to him at the storage facility on one of the 4 Saturdays in May and must return to pick up their skis on one of the 4 Saturdays in November. It is important to mention that the customer is responsible to deliver his/her skis to our guy securely wrapped and identified with their contact information. He simply places the customer's "package" as received into the storage unit. That's it! Does this simple business model give you any other ideas. For example: could you store Christmas decorations, artificial trees, hockey gear, winter tires, etc. as well as skis?
The U.S. Census shows that the numbers of one-person businesses are booming. There are now over 20 million such businesses. To be exact, the United States has 20,392,068 one-person businesses. Email: onepersonbusiness@gmail.com In the space of three years, 2.7 million more people became the owner of a “business of one.” These one-person businesses account for 78% of ALL U.S. businesses.
One Person Business Ideas
FRED SWAIN, One-Person Business Marketing Strategist "knowing HOW is more important than merely knowing WHAT to do" Email: onepersonbusiness@gmail.com
My business and professional experience spans over 37 years and includes the following:
1) Sales trainer for 4 direct sales companies. Trained more than 400 business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales reps (both classroom and field).
2) Importer - 800 products.
3) Wholesaler - sunglasses, jewelry, cleaning supplies.
4) Small Business Development Consultant - advised small business owners on how to increase their revenues by 30 - 50 % within a 12 month period. I've always succeeded in accomplishing this 30 - 50 % increase.
5) Founder - Sales Lead Generation Company -- 17 employees.
6) Founder/Publisher 2 Business Magazines -- 29 employees.
7) General Manager.
Managed the LARGEST advertising materials distribution company in Eastern Canada. Supervised 6 middle managers --170 employees.
8) Regional Advertising Sales Manager -- Hired and trained 12 sales reps.
9) Retail Management.
10) Publisher's Consultant. Personally created ENTIRE magazines and hired/trained up to 34 ad sales reps (per publication) to sell the advertising.
1) Sales trainer for 4 direct sales companies. Trained more than 400 business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales reps (both classroom and field).
2) Importer - 800 products.
3) Wholesaler - sunglasses, jewelry, cleaning supplies.
4) Small Business Development Consultant - advised small business owners on how to increase their revenues by 30 - 50 % within a 12 month period. I've always succeeded in accomplishing this 30 - 50 % increase.
5) Founder - Sales Lead Generation Company -- 17 employees.
6) Founder/Publisher 2 Business Magazines -- 29 employees.
7) General Manager.
Managed the LARGEST advertising materials distribution company in Eastern Canada. Supervised 6 middle managers --170 employees.
8) Regional Advertising Sales Manager -- Hired and trained 12 sales reps.
9) Retail Management.
10) Publisher's Consultant. Personally created ENTIRE magazines and hired/trained up to 34 ad sales reps (per publication) to sell the advertising.
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