Discover the FREEDOM of an Online Tea Business
by Dawnya Sasse
Imagine getting up in the morning, starting your day with a fresh cup of tea, and walking a few feet to work, still in your pajamas!
It's not a bad way to work, and if you do it right, you can operate one of the hottest businesses around, right from your computer.
A home-based tea business provides an excellent opportunity to work from home and generate a healthy income.
The tea business is booming, with current annual sales at billions of dollars and growing.
People are buying teas for many reasons, including health and as flavorful alternatives.
Teas are also making their way into specialty drinks and cooking ingredients, so the options are almost endless.
For those wishing to work from home in the tea business, an online store is a simple way to develop a strong online business presence. More and more people are joining the Internet every day, and online shopping is a preferred method for many people.
You do not have to leave the house only to find out that the store does not have exactly what you are looking for, or wait in long lines if it does.
Shoppers appreciate the convenience as much as do retailers. If you conduct your business well, you can create a niche for yourself (this can be something as simple as being the best-informed tea expert available), and if you provide quality service, you can develop a very successful online business.
Further, if you sell loose teas (or a combination of loose and prepackaged), the markup is big, and so you can realize profits quickly. The start-up costs for operating a home-based tea business are minimal, especially when compared to running a tearoom that requires rent (and you can write off part of your home payment as a business expense).
If you will be keeping inventory, you will need to stock a reasonable amount and have enough storage space. You may also be able to work out an agreement with a wholesaler to have teas shipped directly from the producer, which makes your storage needs even smaller.
Developing a website will be your greatest expense if you are running an Internet-only business. It needs to attract the attention of online shoppers, and you need to set yourself apart from the competition.
It is worth spending the money to hire professionals who can develop an attractive site and help you with marketing strategies to bring business to your site. Even so, the cost of a quality website will still be lower than the cost of starting a tearoom or retail store.
As with any online business, you'll need to consider ways to make your business seem friendly and safe. While many people shop online these days, a website needs to look professional and safe from hackers in order for people to feel safe shopping.
Investigate the numerous ways to accept payments online and choose the one that best suits your needs. Again, the money you spend in developing your site is well spent. Shoppers will not be comfortable giving you their credit card information if your site appears amateurish.
Research your business and ways to market an online company. This includes not only general business information, but also the tea industry itself. If you are an expert in teas, customers will feel more comfortable shopping in your store.
Also, consider including free information on your site that demonstrates your thorough understanding of the business.
Because you can't talk to your shoppers in person, this allows customers to get a sense of who you are and to realize that you know your stuff. Also, consider an easy return policy, as this also builds trust with your customers.
(C) Dawnya Sasse 2006
Dawnya Sasse is the creator of the ultimate tea business training school allowing students to discover the secrets of the tea industy,"quickly and easily" without ever leaving home.
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Why do some people succeed in the tea business? Discover how to "Unlock the Secrets of the Billion Dollar Tea Industry from the Comfort of Your Own Computer" and make your tea dream a reality. Free audio mini course http://www.StartATeaBusiness.com
This article may be distributed freely on your website, as long as this entire article, including links and this resource box are unchanged.
Copyright 2006 Dawnya Sasse All Rights Reserved. Tea Events http://www.TeaEvents.com
by Dawnya Sasse
Imagine getting up in the morning, starting your day with a fresh cup of tea, and walking a few feet to work, still in your pajamas!
It's not a bad way to work, and if you do it right, you can operate one of the hottest businesses around, right from your computer.
A home-based tea business provides an excellent opportunity to work from home and generate a healthy income.
The tea business is booming, with current annual sales at billions of dollars and growing.
People are buying teas for many reasons, including health and as flavorful alternatives.
Teas are also making their way into specialty drinks and cooking ingredients, so the options are almost endless.
For those wishing to work from home in the tea business, an online store is a simple way to develop a strong online business presence. More and more people are joining the Internet every day, and online shopping is a preferred method for many people.
You do not have to leave the house only to find out that the store does not have exactly what you are looking for, or wait in long lines if it does.
Shoppers appreciate the convenience as much as do retailers. If you conduct your business well, you can create a niche for yourself (this can be something as simple as being the best-informed tea expert available), and if you provide quality service, you can develop a very successful online business.
Further, if you sell loose teas (or a combination of loose and prepackaged), the markup is big, and so you can realize profits quickly. The start-up costs for operating a home-based tea business are minimal, especially when compared to running a tearoom that requires rent (and you can write off part of your home payment as a business expense).
If you will be keeping inventory, you will need to stock a reasonable amount and have enough storage space. You may also be able to work out an agreement with a wholesaler to have teas shipped directly from the producer, which makes your storage needs even smaller.
Developing a website will be your greatest expense if you are running an Internet-only business. It needs to attract the attention of online shoppers, and you need to set yourself apart from the competition.
It is worth spending the money to hire professionals who can develop an attractive site and help you with marketing strategies to bring business to your site. Even so, the cost of a quality website will still be lower than the cost of starting a tearoom or retail store.
As with any online business, you'll need to consider ways to make your business seem friendly and safe. While many people shop online these days, a website needs to look professional and safe from hackers in order for people to feel safe shopping.
Investigate the numerous ways to accept payments online and choose the one that best suits your needs. Again, the money you spend in developing your site is well spent. Shoppers will not be comfortable giving you their credit card information if your site appears amateurish.
Research your business and ways to market an online company. This includes not only general business information, but also the tea industry itself. If you are an expert in teas, customers will feel more comfortable shopping in your store.
Also, consider including free information on your site that demonstrates your thorough understanding of the business.
Because you can't talk to your shoppers in person, this allows customers to get a sense of who you are and to realize that you know your stuff. Also, consider an easy return policy, as this also builds trust with your customers.
(C) Dawnya Sasse 2006
Dawnya Sasse is the creator of the ultimate tea business training school allowing students to discover the secrets of the tea industy,"quickly and easily" without ever leaving home.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why do some people succeed in the tea business? Discover how to "Unlock the Secrets of the Billion Dollar Tea Industry from the Comfort of Your Own Computer" and make your tea dream a reality. Free audio mini course http://www.StartATeaBusiness.com
This article may be distributed freely on your website, as long as this entire article, including links and this resource box are unchanged.
Copyright 2006 Dawnya Sasse All Rights Reserved. Tea Events http://www.TeaEvents.com
posted by Lady Dawnya at 11:28 AM
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