Big mistake, dropshipper's default car is a Lambo, no cachet in Italy.
Go Amazon FBA, McLaren's are exotic there.
Freelancing on Fiver + Dropshipping on shopify AND Amazon FBA = Bugatti Veyron
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Free registration at the forum removes this block.Big mistake, dropshipper's default car is a Lambo, no cachet in Italy.
Go Amazon FBA, McLaren's are exotic there.
This makes sense. I didn't intend to jump into dropshipping and sell the latest useless gadget to be honest.
I would have done thoughtful research, both for the niche and for the entire process, cause I'm a complete beginner and I know 0 about e-commerce (and I think that's a great opportunity to learn about it).
Yeah it's a little bit of an exaggeration but he's taking into account running it for a year without any profits I think, immediate costs are more like 1k, less if you go with a non limited company(like 150€) but then you risk your own assets.Can you move? Like somewhere in the Europe- Germany, Czech Republic?
Gosh, $4k upfront. Sorry for ya.
I've read books like the 10X rule and it says "dream big".
I've been dreaming for months but nothing happened.
The point is that, I know nothing about cleaning companies (for instance).I would recommend you not to focus too much on creating an Online Business. I know that for people in our age the internet seems to be the big place for making money. But the biggest money is still made in an Offline World. There are more trustable and profitable business in the Oflline market than in the Internet.
Create a cleaning company and work with local offices can bring you faster
Profit than any online business in the beginning. Depends on your skills.
I didn't think about that. With FB ads I thought of doing a lot of research and make the ads as "perfect" as possible with the aid of graphic design/editing/copywriting, before spending money on that.You'll burn through £1000 on FB ads before you know it.
Maybe team up with someone whose got the cash to spend on DS? And you do the technical work?
This makes sense. I didn't intend to jump into dropshipping and sell the latest useless gadget to be honest.I’m only reading about a method. Dropshipping. Not a problem and solution. If you solve a real problem, no one cares if you dropship, or if your ads are ugly. Focus on solving problems.
For example, you are one of many people that say that starting a business in Italy is expensive. Why not solve that problem? Make it cheaper. Or find alternatives. It is really hard to solve. But that why you will make money when you solve it.
I thought about that multiple times. I can probably try by cold-emailing 50-100 teams and see what happens.
But that'd be hard to scale and it would be no different than a job where I exchange my time for money.
Anyways, I'll keep this in mind.
Thanks!
I didn't think about that. With FB ads I thought of doing a lot of research and make the ads as "perfect" as possible with the aid of graphic design/editing/copywriting, before spending money on that.
I honestly am "scared" to partner up with somebody at this point after what happened in the past. Also, I'd start the business without a corporation (just with VAT, as it costs a shit ton to start a business in Italy) until I hit the maximum limit. This means I'm 100% liable for what happens.
What is stopping you from hiring designers in the future?
I'll definitely keep in mind this design service thing. It also makes sense cause that's one of the few skill I became proficient at.With your strategy of perfecting the ad, that'll help you a lot in DS. However one point in FB ads for DS is that it usually takes a lot of money to find a "winner" that'll make you back all the money. It's always like that with business, takes a lot of trial and error until you find a niche, a method, a selling point that you know works. Therefore MY OPINION, a thousand euros won't be enough.
Having said that, if that amount won't break you, and you'll be able to make it again quickly, there's no harm in testing it. I'm just saying if you're going to be broke for the next year if you lose this money, don't have high hopes with that amount of money.
Try doing services in graphic design that makes you money maybe, then jump into it.
At the end of day the day, is your decision obviously.
That's still Italian, how about a Koenigsegg?Freelancing on Fiver + Dropshipping on shopify AND Amazon FBA = Bugatti Veyron
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That's interesting. I think it all comes down to doing it the right way, as mentioned in that post.LOL
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Gosh, $4k upfront. Sorry for ya.So you spend like 4000$ even if you make 0 sales.
This was on my plans. I'm still in University and honestly it's a f*cking heavy brick on my legs. I want to drop out and move out from Italy but I'm still figuring out whether the consequences of dropping out actually have a payoff in the long-term.Can you move? Like somewhere in the Europe- Germany, Czech Republic?
Gosh, $4k upfront. Sorry for ya.
Thanks for the advice!Could you find phone numbers / contacts for those companies and get them on the phone for a quick call? Also do the emails your're sending show the value you can provide for those companies? Cold emailing can be tricky at first, definitely keep going though, don't get discouraged by a low response or engagement.
Hi.
My name is Victor and I'm a graphic designer with 5 years of experience. I've been working with eSports companies such as ... and other teams such as ... since 2014.
I wanted to know whether you were hiring graphic designers for your team. I'm sure I can create great value for your company and I understand how most businesses operate and what they need to increase their brand's value in the eyes of customers/viewers.
I'm mainly specialized in social media design, and in particular, banners and ads. I've been studying marketing and copywriting so I'm quite sure that might help not only creating visually pleasing design, but also design which helps your company make more money (in case you sell stuff/have sponsors).
I also do web design, although I'm not specialized in that.
I'm looking forward to work with you.
My portfolios are:
...
Best regards,
Victor
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Damn man, thanks a lot! I've read SPIN selling and you actually applied its concepts on that example.Reading your example email, firstly it's too focused on you, businesses aren't interested in hearing about you, or your qualifications (I mean no disrespect here, just bear with me), they're interested in hearing how you can solve their problems, what can you do for them specifically? Currently you're telling them what you know how to do, but not giving them a reason to need you or your services. Instead of having your email contain all the I statements, such as "I wanted to know whether you were hiring graphic designers for your team" or "I'm mainly specialized in social media design" focus on the problem you can solve for them, or the value you can provide. Also, try making the email more personal, try to find the contact info for someone who works in the company that you can address the email to, the personal touch is much more likely to get a response.
Try something like this --
Hi (person who works for company, find this on their website if you have to).
"I took a look at the graphics on your website and I noticed XXXX (a problem you found, something you can improve on, copy you could make better, etc.) This could be impacting your company's (sales, conversion rate, engagement, etc). I'd love to hop on a call and discuss how I can help you with this. I've gotten results for (insert previous client you did good work for) and (insert another client you've done work for) in similar areas in the past, so I'm sure I can help your company as well. Let me know what you think!
Thanks for your time,
-Victor
Use the email to get your prospect on the phone for a call, find out what their pain points are, what's bothering them about their business, then convert them into a paying customer by pitching your services in the way that will solve their problems / pain points. Do this by knowing your stuff, answering their questions, pitching your services in a way that is focused on solving their company's problems, and so on. People are much more open to buying from you / hiring you when they can hear your voice and trust you. Don't focus on quoting money over the phone though, use the conversation to lead into additional emails and get the conversion from there.
That should be more than enough to get you started! Let me know if you have any questions for me, and when you get that first customer using my advice .
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