Buisness Tips Anyone?

[Ultrakd]

I was wondering if anyone had any tips for me. Im going to be making a website soon, once I figure out which name I like better making to be breeding so much right now but Im going to try to sell Mealworms and Dubia Roches. I love all suggestions advice all that. Thanks guys

 

[Ultrakd]

I was wondering if anyone had any tips for me. Im going to be making a website soon, once I figure out which name I like better making to be breeding so much right now but Im going to try to sell Mealworms and Dubia Roches. I love all suggestions advice all that. Thanks guys

 

[Ultrakd]

Nobody has any

 

[Halley]

i don't completely understand what you are asking.

 

[Ultrakd]

Do you have any suggestions for how to get myself started umm, stuff that I should include on my website stuff like that. Or is it just a stupid question

 

[ElapidSVT]

not sure, but i think it's illegal to ship roaches out of state. people do it all the time. but just so you know if they come knocking on your door. might be a good idea to check local regulations and stuff.

 

[Ultrakd]

the 2 names Im trying to decide from are either CRGeckos.com (CR stands for Chris Rossi) or AtomicGeckos.com

 

[Kellyr]

Atomic Geckos sounds cooler to me :main_yes: you could always throw your name in somewhere on the site

 

[Wind Dancer]

what about Rossi Geckos ? i think that sounds really good:main_yes:

 

[goReptiles]

What kind of tips are you looking for? Business tips, website tips, breeding tips?

 

[Ultrakd]

Business tips, website tips

 

[fallen_angel]

hmm..business/website tips..

Well, you should definitely have a caresheet on your website that you write yourself. Many caresheets are available on the 'net, but you should have your own just so that buyers know that you know how to properly take care of your reptiles as well (plus it's good to have your own that you can print out and send with each gecko that you sell).

You will need to outline and explain all of your terms, conditions, and policies. A list of helpful reptile related links should also be provided. Do you know how you are going to be shipping and do you have the supplies? You will need to figure out all of that info as well. You can order your reptile shipping supplies from Superior Enterprise.

Here is a thread discussing what to buy from Superior Enterprise: http://www.geckoforums.net/showthread.php?t=20343

Some places also require you to get a business license to be able to sell your geckos from home (We had to obtain a Privelage Sales Tax License). You will also need to find out if this is an allowable activity within your residential zoning district, and if so, what permits are required to conduct this activity.

I can't think of anything else off the top of my head right now, but best wishes to you and starting your business

 

[Mel&Keith]

I merged your threads so please ignore any double posts.

 

[Kotsay1414]

I'd be more than happy to answer questions... either e-mail me or catch me on AIM, MKGeckos.

Kyle

 

[Ultrakd]

Thanks Jess. Yeah Iwould buy my suppilies from there. My aunt would help me with the shipping and all that because that is what she does for my grandfather. (His Computer Business)

 

[GroovyGeckos.com]

There are sooo many new breeders every year, that it is becoming increasingly more difficult for established breeders to sell geckos. Noone wants to be a gecko keeper anymore?

My advice: I would not consider it a business, especially just starting out. I have been doing this for three years, and still can not consider it a business myself. Sales have slowed dramatically over the last two years, for me.

It is just a hobby for most of us, there really is not enough income to make much profit... and you can`t very well call it a "business", not making anything from it.

It is a fun hobby! Just don`t over-do it, if you actually do get into breeding.

 

[Ultrakd]

I wont. I just want to get a male so I can get eggs! I dont want to make a lot and Im not expecting too, I would just like to do somthing

 

[fallen_angel]

There are sooo many new breeders every year, that it is becoming increasingly more difficult for established breeders to sell geckos. Noone wants to be a gecko keeper anymore?

My advice: I would not consider it a business, especially just starting out. I have been doing this for three years, and still can not consider it a business myself. Sales have slowed dramatically over the last two years, for me.

It is just a hobby for most of us, there really is not enough income to make much profit... and you can`t very well call it a "business", not making anything from it.

It is a fun hobby! Just don`t over-do it, if you actually do get into breeding.

I would think that it would be the established breeders that more people would buy from, not new ones from each year who have no online selling reputation yet.. ?

The only reason I would call it a business, even if you lose more than you make, is because we had to obtain an actual license because it is a taxable activity. Is it a get-rich-quick-scheme? Of course not, and no person should expect it to be. However, making any profit, whether it ends up being surplus or debt, is technically business. But anyway, it is a very fun/exciting/wonderful hobby indeed :main_yes:

 

[Sunshine State Exotics]

I have spent so much money on my reptiles, I think it will be many years before I make an actual profit. 90% of the money I make goes back into animals, caging, supplies, food, etc.

 

[fallen_angel]

I have spent so much money on my reptiles, I think it will be many years before I make an actual profit. 90% of the money I make goes back into animals, caging, supplies, food, etc.

That is how we picture things to go - we put a lot of money into everything and do not expect any profit really.. We have our own jobs, this is just a side project and we've found that we are very passionate for these little guys. We already plan to use the money for the things you said, more cages, supplies, food, etc.