malihas
03-06-2013, 12:26 AM
Hi,
I'm a freelance designer by profession and have a strong entrepreneurial streak in me. My design business is lucrative and I plan on continuing to keep that as my main bread & butter for a while. However, I know I will not always be a freelancer. I have too many interests and high monetary goals (plus i don't see myself sitting behind a computer for 10 hours a day at the age of 35, which is creeping up on me).
I want to start an e-commerce shop (i am VERY hard-working and a good steward of my money, so i don't have a problem with doing the work involved)... there are other problems lol.... please read on...
I have 2 main issues:
1. I tend to get bored easily, although, there are certain product categories i am more drawn to, esp those that involve sourcing and traveling abroad... would the answer be having an e-shop that becomes like a lifestyle brand that has all the product categories in it that i love? Or will i likely get bored again? Have you'll ever gotten bored of ideas quickly or jumped from an idea to another?? Is there a hidden issue here anyone recognizes?
2. How do I find out what product categories are most lucrative in 2012 and today? I did some research and computers/tech/toys pop up as top categories, but i'm looking at the following - home decor/linens, fashion/accessories, craft supplies. Any idea where I can get some data on this?
Thank you!
M.S.
I'm a freelance designer by profession and have a strong entrepreneurial streak in me. My design business is lucrative and I plan on continuing to keep that as my main bread & butter for a while. However, I know I will not always be a freelancer. I have too many interests and high monetary goals (plus i don't see myself sitting behind a computer for 10 hours a day at the age of 35, which is creeping up on me).
I want to start an e-commerce shop (i am VERY hard-working and a good steward of my money, so i don't have a problem with doing the work involved)... there are other problems lol.... please read on...
I have 2 main issues:
1. I tend to get bored easily, although, there are certain product categories i am more drawn to, esp those that involve sourcing and traveling abroad... would the answer be having an e-shop that becomes like a lifestyle brand that has all the product categories in it that i love? Or will i likely get bored again? Have you'll ever gotten bored of ideas quickly or jumped from an idea to another?? Is there a hidden issue here anyone recognizes?
2. How do I find out what product categories are most lucrative in 2012 and today? I did some research and computers/tech/toys pop up as top categories, but i'm looking at the following - home decor/linens, fashion/accessories, craft supplies. Any idea where I can get some data on this?
Thank you!
M.S.