This is the kind of home based business that is legitimate and viable for the right person who wants to work at home. You would need to be out-going, energetic, and like to meet new people. It would allow for total flexibility and would be especially good for a mom whose kids are in school. The following is quoted from an e-mail I received. There is a link at the end if you would like to explore further. Bizymoms is a totally respected source of home business opportunities geared especially for moms who want to generate income from home."Are you on the look out for a home based business idea? Would you be interested in a Welcome Service business? A welcome service is a community venture where you personally welcome new residents and provide them valuable information regarding the neighborhood. In this profession your services need not be limited to new residents alone, you can also cater to newly married couples, new babies or students in your neighborhood.
While providing you with immense satisfaction of owning your own business, this also allows you to give back something to the community you love. In addition, you would be conducting your business from the comfort of your own home, which in turn allows you to spend more time with your family. If you are an outgoing person who loves to meet and acquaint yourself with new people, this would be ideal for you.
Being a newcomer in the community can be hard and intimidating for anyone. Finding out the location of grocery stores, utility companies or even a place to hangout at, can be overwhelming. Any newcomer will want to fit in as soon as possible. Your service would be a welcomed assistance for them in familiarizing themselves with the community.
You would be providing your new neighbors with a free “Newcomer Welcome Bag” which contains useful information such as the location of shops and utility companies, tourist attractions, upcoming events, etc along with ads of the local businesses, coupons, gift certificates and freebies.
As stated at the beginning, your services need not be curtailed only to new residents. For example, for newly married couples you can provide information such as locations of furniture shops, electrical item shops, etc, for families with new babies’ information regarding baby shops, toy stores, hospitals and clinics, etc can be provided.
After deciding on your target audience, the next step in this business is to find your sponsors. You would be paid by the businesses in your area for delivering their advertisements to the local community. Since you are offering inexpensive and personalized marketing to the targeted audience, many businesses would grab this opportunity. Your sponsors could range from grocery stores, clothing shops, salons, barber shops to sports centers and movie theaters. Once the business owner is willing to sponsor your newcomer welcome bag, you can sign up a contract with him/her for a particular period of time. A contract is extremely beneficial in protecting your interests as well as your sponsors.
A competitive price should be fixed for your services before you offer it to the local business community. Since you would be creating the welcome bag and printing the advertisements for your sponsors, it is important to incorporate these costs into your price. Also you should consider elements such as the amount of effort and time you put in, traveling costs involved, the competitive advertising rates, cost of supplies, etc. as well.
Designing your welcome bag is fun and exciting. You can decide what type of bag to create and also what colors and styles to use for it. But you should always remember that the main focus should be on the ads in the bag. In addition, you should create within your budget. Your welcome bag would be the main marketing tool of your business. In addition to the welcome bag, you should also utilize flyers, posters, business cards, marketing letters, etc. to attract sponsors.
The Welcome Service Venture is a great home based business, which not only benefits you but also your community.
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