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VirtualGlobalPhone
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abdulkaddir
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I completely agree with djbaxter.
ideasunlimited1
Member
I would lean towards no, and here is why: first of all, that market is saturated, and I'm not sure you've developed a business plan that differentiates you and your purpose from the pack, or selling some innovative accessory/bonus. Secondly, generational die out. A lot of milennials/ Gen Z kids are doing Google phones or buying their devices online. Also, starting a business from the ground up is going to require lots of work, so part time isn't going to be feasible. You may find better luck freelancing via UpWork, tutoring or even promoting yourself as a self brand.
Jake ERA
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Have you considered starting an online business? Here is a list of online niches I put together that you could easily target to create an online business:
- Diets
- Pets
- Food
- Workout
- Certifications
- Your day job
- Boardgames
- Travel
- Music
- Videogames
- Information technology (IT)
- Weddings
- Parenting
- Shopping
- Baseball cards
- Fantasy sports
- Cars
- How to
- DIY
- Landscaping
SkyWriting
Member
I seek market needs that have not yet been met.
These categories pay well, have a good volume of readers, and need more books:
SkyWriting
Member
Here are some more Kindle categories that are popular, profitable, and have a shortage of books.
Kindle books are very low cost to publish. Much of the cost is free.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Pet Dogs
Discover the best Pet Dogs in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Kindle Store Best Sellers.
www.amazon.com
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Comic Strips
Discover the best Comic Strips in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Kindle Store Best Sellers.
www.amazon.com
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Biographies of Comedians
Discover the best Biographies of Comedians in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Kindle Store Best Sellers.
www.amazon.com
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Business Economics
Discover the best Business Economics in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Kindle Store Best Sellers.
www.amazon.com
VirtualGlobalPhone
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SkyWriting ,
All your URL share of Amazon are embedded with ref=zg_bs_nav_kstore_3_156430011
What's your intention?
All your URL share of Amazon are embedded with ref=zg_bs_nav_kstore_3_156430011
What's your intention?
djbaxter
Administrator
VirtualGlobalPhone those strings just specify the Kindle Store department on amazon.com.
They're not affiliate IDs.
They're not affiliate IDs.
Peyton White
Member
I could not agree more with djbaxter, you are the best! YAY
Julia Sta Romana
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There's nothing wrong with having a traditional business (like buying and selling) as a part-time business. I think the point most of us are trying to make here is you need to understand the market that you're getting into before you jump into it.
For example, the mobile phone selling and purchasing business, why do you think that would be a good idea for your market or area?
Is it difficult for people in your community/market to buy online? Do the have limited choices?
Is there a demand from people for a mobile store or a local seller?
Do you have better access to mobile phone suppliers compared to your competitors?
Do you have access to mobile phone models that your market would want that they can't get anywhere else?
If you answered yes to most of these questions then there's a chance that it might be a good idea. But as to whether it would be a viable and profitable business idea, then you'll have to do more research and more work.
For example, the mobile phone selling and purchasing business, why do you think that would be a good idea for your market or area?
Is it difficult for people in your community/market to buy online? Do the have limited choices?
Is there a demand from people for a mobile store or a local seller?
Do you have better access to mobile phone suppliers compared to your competitors?
Do you have access to mobile phone models that your market would want that they can't get anywhere else?
If you answered yes to most of these questions then there's a chance that it might be a good idea. But as to whether it would be a viable and profitable business idea, then you'll have to do more research and more work.
xtheinfostation
Member
There are a lot of good ideas when starting a small business. But it depends on your local area demand when you want to start a business that caters to service and product physically. Now if your small business can be done online, you can start eCommerce or maybe online services like digital marketing and web development.
