Turning a hobby into a job, do you have this dream too?
We've talked about Yuna's motivation for starting her own business.
I'm sure everyone has their own exciting story.
Although the ultimate goal is to "get revenue"
But the question of whether your initial earnings can support your dream is also a very real one.
Today's topic is a question from a student.
▎ How did the handmade soap business begin?
More and more people want to turn their hobby into a job.
The number of craftspeople who think this way is growing by the day.
How do I start?
Shared below are YUNA's practices
Whether it's a hobby or not.
When you really want to do it.
Don't be ashamed to let your friends and family know.
(Shared on FB, IG, Circle of Friends)
You might think
In case it doesn't work out.
Will you be teased?
Oh, yeah! Don't worry about it!
Because the whole point of this is just to let people know that you've been doing this for fun lately.
It's not like you have to make a big deal out of telling the world that you're going to start a business!
This is the first step of exposure.
By Exposure
Test your work to see if it holds the audience's attention
If people start asking about the work, or even asking for a price
It means that someone is willing to pay for your work.
This is where you can try your hand at sampling, sampling, or selling your work.
The second step is to sell the products of the extensive practice.
Selling your work allows you to understand your customers' needs and preferences.
Adjust the positioning of your work at this time
Or you had a core idea of what you were creating.
It can be presented at each exposure.
You're probably starting to think
I don't think my work is perfect.
I'm sorry to sell the money.
Well, congratulations.
You have high expectations of yourself.
That's a good thing.
But someone appreciating your work is something to be happy about!
And it's what the other guy wants to buy.
You didn't force it on me.
And with a little bit of income.
It'll give you more incentive to keep creating.
The third step is to set up a target audience
After a series of market tests
It should become more and more clear who your work is compatible with.
Or maybe it's just that
Who are the people your work appeals to?
And these people resonate with your work.
That's your target audience.
Based on this concept
Production and on-going transmission
This process needs to be repeated
It's the only way to build up the number of people who like your work.
The above three steps
A period of incubation and operation is required
Do you want to set a target audience or commercialize your work first?
YUNA thinks it depends on your situation
Because most people are just doing it and walking around looking at it.
And most people start with a hobby.
Creativity is a kind of freedom.
Whether it's baking, knitting, goldsmithing, or bag making.
Who thinks about who I'm going to sell to in the first place?
(If you've thought it through right from the start
I really think you're great.
)
)The best way to do that is to leave it to the market.
I can't say it's the best way.
But it's the best thing to do when you don't have an idea.
–
The trainee asked a lot of questions.
as if
"When did you become a teacher?"
"How do you get started as a lecturer?"
"How long did it take to learn to practice?"
Wait...
I'll share more on the next one when I have time.
[Remarks
Handmade soaps are regulated by the Cosmetic Hygiene Control Ordinance.
Business registration and exemption from factory registration are required for making and selling handmade soaps!
Yuna
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