StevieP
NES Member
I have GOT to get out of high-tech. This desk job is slowly killing me. My wife has been in insurance for way too long, too, and really wants to do something different.
In trying to think up ideas for a business we could open together -- to give us a common goal and interests -- I came up with the idea of "Preparedness" type of store.
Food: Storage, dehydrators, canning supplies, long-term food, mre's, etc.
Water: Filtration and purification systems
Power & lighting: Generators, candles, flashlights, solar, light sticks, etc.
Survival: bug out bags, tools, knives, paracord, fire starters
First Aid: kits and supplies, safety eye and ear protection,
Pet supplies
Clothing: 5.11 or other branded tactical clothing and gear, rain gear,
Backpacking/hiking gear (thought of extending this to Kayaks or other outdoor sporting goods)
Information/books: survival manuals, etc. Would also have a classroom and host seminars about food canning, gun safety classes, "Prepping 101," etc.
What other categories of products, or specific items should such a store absolutely need to have on the shelves?
Do you think this is a viable business idea, given the right location? What impediments would you foresee?
Starting to come up with a business plan, and open to ideas.
Thanks!
In trying to think up ideas for a business we could open together -- to give us a common goal and interests -- I came up with the idea of "Preparedness" type of store.
Food: Storage, dehydrators, canning supplies, long-term food, mre's, etc.
Water: Filtration and purification systems
Power & lighting: Generators, candles, flashlights, solar, light sticks, etc.
Survival: bug out bags, tools, knives, paracord, fire starters
First Aid: kits and supplies, safety eye and ear protection,
Pet supplies
Clothing: 5.11 or other branded tactical clothing and gear, rain gear,
Backpacking/hiking gear (thought of extending this to Kayaks or other outdoor sporting goods)
Information/books: survival manuals, etc. Would also have a classroom and host seminars about food canning, gun safety classes, "Prepping 101," etc.
What other categories of products, or specific items should such a store absolutely need to have on the shelves?
Do you think this is a viable business idea, given the right location? What impediments would you foresee?
Starting to come up with a business plan, and open to ideas.
Thanks!