In this post, I will teach you practical
ways how you can make serious money from selling fruits here in Nigeria. Fruits
are rich in essential vitamins and minerals and it’s very useful in growth and development
of the body.
In Nigeria, fruit selling business have been left in the hands of
petty traders, who operate this business in a subsistence way. This is the same
business that you can make as much as =N= 50,000 a day if you do it well.
The Nature of Fruit Selling Business
Local petty traders who sell
fruits maybe on the road sides or in the markets sources for their products
from the villages, transport them where there is market to sell it. If this
people, some of them with little or no higher education can do this business
and succeed, how about you. You can use your level of enterprise to make
serious money from this business.
Market Potential of Fruit Selling Business
For instance, the cost of pineapple
in the village is about =N30= to =N=50 while it is sold for about =N=150 to
=N=200. In Abuja, pineapple can be sold for as much as =N=500 depending on the size.
The profit margin in fruit selling business is always over 100% while the
percentage for market loss in zero
Fruits are in High Demand
Yes! Fruits are always in high
demand because of its increased nutritional importance. You can make much money
if you establish a fruit market in a strategic location in major towns and cities
in Nigeria.
Investment Capital for Fruit Marketing
Business
Depending on the scope of your
business, you can begin your business with as little as =N= 5,000 to =N=
10,000. If you do this business well, you can make as much as =N=20,000 a day.
This is a business idea fresh graduate should do instead of sitting at home to expect
white collar jobs. All you need is a location, maybe a shop. But I prefer on
open shade for this business because fruits need fresh air.
Where to Buy the Fruit Products
There are so many fruit products
that you can market. You can market guava, mango, pineapple, African star aple,
etc There are so many locations where
you can get your fruit products. Go inside villages, visit local farms and
connect with farmers. With this you will always know their harvest time. Just
buy fruit products from them, transport it to the township and make your money.
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Where to Sell you Fruits and make Money
Do you have your fruit products? There
are many ways you can market your product. You can sell them in open market;
you can make supplies to supermarket and stores.
How to Start Fruit Selling Business in Nigeria
Now you have a fair idea about
fruit selling business. It’s time to get started. Have your Business Name and
register it: Give a name to your proposed business and proceed to corporate
affairs commission (CAC) for registration. Choose the mode you will adopt to
sell your products and expand your business.
A Fruit Online Store can make the Difference
Why not adopt a non-conventional
method to showcase your fruit products. Create an online fruit store for your
fruits and append your contact information on the website. Make sure you have a
very good delivery system. When people request or buy it online, you can then
deliver the fruits to them right at the comfort of their homes.
Other Tips You Can Adopt:
Make a list of your customers;
advertise your product through major media like television, radio as well as on
social network. Try and stay in touch with your customer by collecting their contact
addresses, email and/or phone numbers. Give your customers discount and
promotional sales. Adopt email marketing and keep track of your business
records.
Start this business and tell us
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