any business owners?

[Egg On Toast]

Anyone on here own a business? Ive just taken a gamble by leaving my job at renault to become a sales manager for a family friends business and need to build a database. We sell printer ink cartridges and toners, i was thinking i could offer a discount to businesses, and maybe even just home use for members. Particularly to mot stations witg the new VOSA supplied epson printer. Let me know what you think.

Dan

[archie837]

Dont own a business, BUT I am a print product specialist at distribution level and also spent 4 years as a supplies account manager / product specialist at computer 2000 (uks no1 it disit).

Will be a gamble man as it's a fierce Market out there, but if you get a set client base to work from you should be laughing as the magic of consumables is it's repeat business. Make sure end users are happy enough not go elsewhere and you'll get away with a lot pricewise.

Make sure you are getting bids from vendors / distribution where you can - ie there are always supported prices from vendors for stuff like government, schools or large opportunities.

Currently waiting for an order to drop which will mean we supply all the game shops with new printers.

And don't limit yourself to just consumables. Push the hardware as well, people always want the latest stuff. Printers nowadays have wireless, Epson workforce pro range are AirPrint ready and cheaper to run than a laser with the same performance and quality.

BUT it is a fierce Market.

If you need any help give me a shout!

[Egg On Toast]

Cool thanks i have a big school database atm which pays off. I see what you mean about the hardware aswell.

[archie837]

That's cool. If any of the schools have Xerox machines you will be able to get a bid no probs. Normally takes the solid inks from £65ish cost to £30ish. Worth doing.

[R32UK]

hmm i would suggest not working with family or friends. It very rarely works out... not that it cannot, but rarely does.


good luck 

[karl1987]

I own a family run catering business and body detailing and repair business never any problems. It's what you make of it