my suggestion would be to hit all the independent dog stores or trainers.
you can send out a sample then if they like it, you can start selling.
your right you dont have much time. so I would look in the phone book and start looking for local petstores.
To: entrepreneursathome@yahoogroups.comFrom: rose_schaefer@yahoo.comDate: Wed, 28 May 2008 11:04:22 -0700Subject: Re: [entrepreneurs] Help on how to jump start my All Organic Dog Treats
Hi Marilou:First, I have a website where I promote natural products. I've been looking for natural items for pets. Please look at www.LiveGreenOnTheNet.com
I would like to talk to you about promoting your product on my site.Also, network marketing is a good way, but it takes time. I can also offer places to get information on this type of direct marketing approach.Please contact me directly at rose_schaefer@yahoo.comThanks and good luck!!Rose----- Original Message ----From: oskiestreats <oskiestreats@yahoo.com>To: entrepreneursathome@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:29:03 AMSubject: [entrepreneurs] Help on how to jump start my All Organic Dog TreatsHello,My name is Marilou and I bake homemade all organic dog biscuits. I use only four ingredients: organic whole wheat flour, organic unrefined virgin coconut oil, organic oats and organic chicken broth. My selling point is the unrefined virgin coconut oil which has a lot of health benefits for the dogs. The treats are somewhat part supplement because unrefined virgin coconut oil actually helps pets and humans lose weight. It's very waist friendly.I started selling at the Farmers Market but the foot traffic is so low. I think it's because the market actually has only 2 farmers as vendors and the rest are selling other stuff like cookies, olive oil, candles etc. I asked the shelters if I can be a vendor to one of their events but they want 100% proceeds of the sales. I am willing to give 50% so I can at least cover my cost but they are not interested. I thought about selling to boutiques but I don't know how to go about approaching them. Also, when I did my cost analysis, I realize it's very expensive to bake my cookies (coconut oils is $30 for 54oz) because If I sell on the web, I wouldn't be able to fulfill the orders since I am a small time operator for now.I was thinking about selling my treats like the Avon or Mary Kay style approach but how do I find the right people?I am completely a mess. I don't want to go back to work in the office any more. I have 4 months to jump start this business or I have to find a full time employment somewhere else.Ok, enough said. Thanking all of you guys in advance for your advice and support.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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