Business in a Box! More and more companies are turning to non-traditional facilities to house their business operations. Shipping containers in particular can be very cost effective.

Here are 3 ideas for businesses that can work well in this type of space:

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Volunteering at the Bellevue’s farmers’ market was one of my favorite volunteering experiences I have ever had! I really enjoyed working with the people and the atmosphere was simply amazing! We’ve been talking about profitable businesses a lot in our last episodes, and I wanted to focus our family episode on a great place to sell and a great place to start!

Farmers’ markets are considered as a sustainable business model of networking, building society, trust and encouraging development of rural regions.

In business, location means a lot and sometimes everything! Not only do businesses need to understand where their customer base exists, but they also need to know where their competitors are. Your local farmer’s market will teach you a lot!

It will bring you visibility, customer accessibility and will not cost you much! Farmer’s markets are known to be cost effective. They provide brief periods of intense retail sales with low fixed costs.

Not all farmers market organizations are alike. It is up to you to see what works best with what you are trying to accomplish. Some markets are community-organized; some are farmer-organized; and some are entrepreneurial private businesses. Some lack any organization. Still, even for a short period of time will help you start and give you tons of experience! Local markets bring tons of business opportunities.

The social purpose alone of a market will add a lot of value to your business!

Continuing on our profitable business focus, our episode today is about the food truck industry!

The food truck industry is worth nearly $1 billion and has grown by 7.5% in the past five years, from 2015 to 2020. Currently, there are more than 24,000 food trucks in the U.S. with more than 29,000 people employed in the industry.

The industry is composed of operators that prepare and serve a broad range of cuisine from mobile food trucks on city sidewalks, in parks and at events.

The industry has evolved a lot and quickly with many entrepreneurial food truck operators that have entered the market to cater to changing consumer preferences in favor of gourmet offerings, unique food concepts and also very healthy food. #carnivore #keto #lowcarbs

Key external drivers are: consumer spending, consumer confidence, healthy eating, and urban population.

A food truck is a great opportunity to produce a small themed menu. Whether you have family recipes, or a new creation that your friends rave about, you get the freedom to develop your own menu items. You can also leverage what already exists in other countries and make it better and healthier!

Minimizing risk is a top priority for any business owner. Since there are less startup costs required to start a food truck, it’s a less risky way to get into the restaurant/food industry.

Happy Birthday To Me! 

What I am celebrating today (and everyday):

- My Life,

- My Family & Friends

- Nadjmat Corporation 1 year anniversary on social media

- Financial Coach - Dave Ramsey 1 year anniversary

- Nadjmat Corporation growth and 2021 projects!

- Yayasan Usaha Mulia - YUM Partner Advisor

“If it is to be, it is up to me!” William H. Johnson

Part 1: The People

Part 2: The Places

Part 3: The Practices

Focus on the present! Embrace your role! Accept your role. Help people in other areas of your organization! This isn’t in my job description! Maximize your role!

You are in control of your life! Having a feeling of not being in control of your lives and not being able to make choices for yourself will negatively affect your mental health.

The idea of feeling empowered and making your own decisions is considered self-determination!

I have seen self-determination playing a major role in my life: both mentally and physically! Constantly having someone making choices for you only provides maintenance from crisis to crisis.

Always focus on finding a balance that works for you!

Self-determination starts with little choices which build the foundation for larger decisions. Starts small with choosing what to eat, what to wear, what hobbies to pursue, and what friends to have they will be better prepared to make big decisions such as where to live, who to live with, where to work, whether or not to obtain a higher education, what treatment to receive, etc. 

This builds strength to live your best life possible!

Another business that will always be in demand is Home Renovation! Especially now, pandemic home remodeling is booming!

Starting out as a subcontractor will really help your business be successful! get ready for a multi-step process. Starting out as a regular worker in a home renovating business will help you make connections in the field and gain precious experience. 

Being passionate and loving home renovation will definitely play a big role! The right motivation will always increase your success ratio of any company! Connect with your client by understanding why they want to renovate their home! Take the time to know them. It will help you build a great connection and will play to your advantage during your project and after!

The next step would be identifying your individual strengths. Indeed, it is technically impossible for a single person to do justice to all the roles. You will have no choice but to work with your own team or in collaboration with other people. Some of the critical strengths required for a home improvement business is communication, creativity, resource management, etc. 

Remember, every country has specific rules and regulations when it comes to home renovations. The companies are expected to have particular certifications and report before commencing a project. There are also distinct permissions to be sorted and documentation to be procured while working on a project. 

Focus on your Unique Selling Point (USP). It is mandatory for your business to highlight this factor and include it in all their brand identity collaterals. Home Renovation Business is a broad classification of all the services involved in Interior Design. Some of the services include plumbing, wall painting, furniture planning, flooring and carpeting, etc.

There are businesses that will always be in demand and a moving company falls under that category! People move every day!

Becoming an expert in the communities where you live in will help you a lot! Gaining as much knowledge as possible of your area will play to your advantage! From home moves to apartments, condos, townhouses, and high-rises, try to learn and increase your experience in nearly every moving situation.

Many companies offer services above and beyond moving furniture from one location to another. Each additional service increases your earning potential. Choose a price based on the level of service per customer. Hourly cost for smaller, local moves works as well. When moving longer distances, many companies charge based on mileage and weight.

Companies with higher earnings offer more than basic moving services. If your goal is to expand your business’ profits, consider including many services such as:

The familiarity principle is the tendency among human beings to develop a preference for people and things which they see often. For instance, in relationships it tends to be the case that the more often we see someone, the more pleased we are to see that person and the more we like them.

When exposed to something new or unknown most animals exhibit a form of fear or avoidance. This is probably an evolutionary development, things which are new or unknown may very well be predators.

Repeated exposure to certain people will increase our attraction toward them. We are attracted to familiar people because we consider them to be safe and unlikely to cause harm.

We build familiarity with the people with whom you have the most contact! This most important factor is proximity. Similarity is another factor that influences who we form relationships with. We are more likely to become friends or lovers with someone who is similar to us in background, attitudes, and lifestyle. In fact, there is no evidence that opposites attract. Rather, we are attracted to people who are most like us.

Check Dr. Robert Zajonc