March 8 - International Women's Day. Many women receive flowers on this occasion as a token of attention. On the other hand, this holiday is a great reason to earn some money. What is the most popular gift? Flowers, of course! You can make good money on them on this day.
In addition to snowdrops, tulips are considered to be a symbol of the coming spring. Neat, romantic flowers, which, as a rule, are customary to give on March 8th. Experienced entrepreneurs already purchase flowers in advance, prepare promotions in order to start sales on time.
The peak of flower sales falls on three days: the day before, on the holiday itself (when prices naturally increase), the day after, when you can already make a discount.
Earnings, according to statistics, can be from 1,500 rubles. up to 100,000 rubles. (You can earn more, but the investment must be serious). Even students can make some money.
Who to cooperate with and where to buy?
Sellers and suppliers are already preparing for cooperation in advance. Additional warehouses are being rented, wholesale prices and packaging are being monitored. It is better to buy lots of flowers in advance in bulk or place an order, as prices soar before the holiday. If you buy flowers in advance, then you need to store them in special refrigerators, otherwise the freshness will be at a low level.
It is better to start buying flowers two weeks before the holiday, this is the so-called golden mean. This time, the flowers are stored calmly, if all conditions are observed. The optimum temperature is 5-7 ° C maximum. Flowers are stored without water and packed in individual packaging, which cannot be removed. It is better not to fold them on top of each other, but to place them on the surface. Three days before the holiday, flowers must be placed in water. And do not forget about cutting the legs of the flowers, otherwise they will not live even two hours, because the stem is clogged and the flower cannot receive water.
Do I need an individual entrepreneur?
Usually it makes no sense to register as an individual entrepreneur for 3 days. You can sell flowers legally and illegally.
Illegal sale of flowers
We buy a batch of tulips in bulk, sell anywhere. Remember people at bus stops, at shopping centers. Of course, any police officer can ask you for documents. If such a situation occurs, then the first time you can get off with a warning, and then there is a fine from 500 to 2500 rubles. It is better to collect the order in advance through your friends, acquaintances, while taking an advance payment, so that in case of refusal, the money is not lost.
Tulips are usually packaged in 20 pieces per bundle. 100 pieces. tulips for a wholesale base are not wholesale, so the price may be slightly overpriced. Make an appointment in advance.
Legal sale of flowers
A trade permit is taken from the administration (for 3 days, in this case, it is given free of charge). Seats, as a rule, are issued already prepared in advance. Therefore, it is worth taking care of this in advance. Or you can rent a plot in the market or in a shopping center.
Quality of flowers, varieties
A good tulip crunches when you press the tutu. If the crunch is not heard, the flowers cannot be stored for a long time. You can remove the packaging when the tulip is completely drunk, becomes strong and firm before selling. Flowers are sensitive to light: they become soft, begin to bend.
The most popular flowers are Strong Gold (yellow), Lalibella (orange), Kung Fu (pink), Barcelona (lilac).
Packaging
- It is not recommended to buy a lot: a few rolls of "Mica" will be enough. Price 150-250 rubles. per roll. For 1000 tulips, 2-3 rolls are needed;
- Ribbon, also 2-3 rolls of 35-50 rubles. per roll;
- Scissors, vases, stapler. All these devices are needed to make flowers presentable, a kind of hand-made.
Those who want to earn a lot, follow the prices of competitors. Sales begin on March 6 and continue until the 8th. Keep the price these days, you can reduce it from 14-00, starting on March 8. Do not risk buying a lot of flowers from suppliers at once, 400-550 pieces are enough for a start.
