Amazon Whisperer
My business, "Style on the Run", is an app/web based service that will link cosmetologist and clients to receive and provide services whenever is convenient for them.
My revenue drivers include a sign up fee for my providers, then there is a choice whether they want to pay a small percentage of earnings or a base fee per month. Those providers that do a lot of work can benefit from the base fee and those that are only servicing a few clients a month can choose the commission based plan. I think it is a win-win for all.
My revenue drivers include a sign up fee for my providers, then there is a choice whether they want to pay a small percentage of earnings or a base fee per month. Those providers that do a lot of work can benefit from the base fee and those that are only servicing a few clients a month can choose the commission based plan. I think it is a win-win for all.
Since my business is service based rather than product
based, I think the next thing I could do is provide a product relevant to the
business. Just like in regular salons, you sell product to supplement your
business and keep your clients on beneficial products to enhance the hair
stylists work. When a stylist has made you happy and suggests products to recreate
this new look, you take it. When it
works out well, you keep coming back because that stylist has not fooled you
into wasting money on useless products just to give them more money.
Amazon sells all different kinds of hair products. I would
choose to carry Pureology products. The shampoo that I currently use has 76% 5
star reviews. It is an excellent product. The problem on Amazon is the products
are not guaranteed. Resale of hair products not through the correct vendors can
be watered down or mislabeled. It is a huge problem. My company could go
through the right avenues and sell these products in the correct manor where the
customer can know they are getting the real thing. Those who did have good
success only complained about the price. Perhaps, I could even offer this product
with less of a markup.
I think adding a product line to my service based business
is exactly how it would evolve into a well rounded business meeting all needs.
Hi Deanna,
ReplyDeleteI can tell you have some background knowledge in hair, and I may be checking out pureology in the near future because I've been looking for a new product to use. I think that the idea for the app is great. Everything is moving towards technology and I think the concept really works, its like a tinder for hairdressers and customers to see who they like best. Great job on your post and describing the products you would carry. When you get the chance you can checkout my post here: http://theentrepreneuriaou.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-amazon-whisper-new-part.html
Hey Deanna, I really find your business concept very interesting. I really like how you have figured out exactly how your business will make revenue. I am also intrigued by the shampoo product you have mentioned, since I just use head and shoulders and its not as good as the company claims. I also find that you would like to differentiate yourself from the competition by making sure your product is not watered down or incorrectly labeled. If you have some time and would like to check out my blog, here is the link to my post: http://felpar66.blogspot.com/2016/03/amazon-whisperer.html
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