Advice for Newbie Order Takers

The student said:
Teacher, I think handmade soap is expensive to start.

I think it's expensive.
Because you're not doing it right.
Here is my proposal

I was afraid to invest in the beginning because I was worried about the lack of income.
But the "production" itself
It is the need to have tools, equipment, raw materials inputs
It's the only way to "produce a product."

The Tools and equipment can be simplified and refined by first buying the ones that can be used.
For example: homogenizer, soap cutting table, packaging machine...
Areas that are tools for making money
You can wait until you're making money before replacing the old with the new.
Now in my fourth year of business.
We're just upgrading our equipment.
So, you don't have to rush.

The Raw materials can be purchased after the order is placed.
Raw materials are often an area where producers can't make savings
In the past, in order to lower the cost of goods
They will buy in bulk to get a relatively low price.
But because you can't consume it as fast as you can take orders.
You're stuck with the raw materials.

Those who have one order but not one should not take this risk and confirm the order.
Buying the materials after you've collected the money can ease your burden.

The Your order price is not factored into your hidden costs.
Many people estimate the price of
It's all about raw material costs.
What else are you missing?
Hydroelectricity? Packages? Consumables? Rent? Taxes? Your hourly rate?
Platform commission? Handling fee? Advertisement fee?

Referring to the market price is one way
But you also have to create your own unique value.

The Don't be reluctant to invest in everything.
The only thing I feel is essential is to develop your professionalism.
Enhancement of various abilities for career development
All of them have to be full (slow) full (slow) accumulated.
You can't get there in a hurry.
Starting a business requires patience and torture.
Finish the small goals first.
Amplify the dream.

Don't think about making money fast.
Fast money doesn't mean you make a lot of money in a short period of time.
Rather, it is the shortness of the input and output paths.
Inputs for all output path lengths
Impatient people don't like it.

But "crafts" is a project with a long production path.
If you know you're not cut out for this kind of money, you're not going to get it.
Well, then I'd really advise you not to enter this circle.

2022.3.8