Today magazine IQR will tell you about an interesting business that is accessible to every rural resident - making bath brooms for sale. Nature provides materials for making brooms free of charge (the main thing is not to catch the eye of the forester). So, no start-up capital is required for this business. At all. Only your desire to work and earn money. The hero of today's business case will tell you more.
How I got the idea to start selling birch brooms
Good day! My name is Artyom, I live in the city of Chelyabinsk. At the time I started my business (2013) I was 23 years old. Every season I sell bath brooms. But first things first.
After studying at the university, he ended up in a village called Russkaya Techa. I was looking for some ways to earn money. This was problematic, at that time there was no way to settle in the city, and Russkaya Techa was a small village. And no one needed a certified civil engineer here; the last building was built several years ago.
Once, while visiting the city, I saw my grandfather selling bath brooms on the street! After that, I googled what and how bath brooms are made from. I myself am not a fan of baths and have never used this device. I found a lot of articles, tips, and videos on how to properly make such a product. I chose, as it seems to me, the most practical option. After all, my main task was to make as many high-quality products as possible, and to do them quickly! Did more - earned more, simple arithmetic.
Upon arrival in the village, he began to actively engage in the manufacturing process. I drove deep into the forest, away from the highway and the river, which was polluted. The Techa River does not have the best history, to put it mildly. In the post-war period, the Mayak production facility dumped radioactive waste directly into this river. Moreover, in 1957, on the territory of the Mayak production association, an accident occurred, known as the “Kyshtym accident”. A container containing radioactive waste exploded. This led to a significant increase in radiation in the area.
Technology for making bath brooms
From the morning until 5-6, when it was already starting to get dark in the forest, I collected twigs from 40 to 60 centimeters long. And then I spent about two hours doing the actual production. I laid out the twigs and tied them (I saw the tying method on YouTube from “ulybays”).
Nauseously monotonous actions that make you more tired than when you collect twigs. It helped in my work if I mentally imagined that each tied bunch of twigs was worth 100 rubles. It was very helpful. The next step was to hang the future bath brooms on specially nailed nails in the barn. We managed to make about 30-50 brooms a day. And so every day, I rested during bad weather.
At first I made brooms from birch - due to inexperience, then I started making oak brooms. It turned out that the second process is easier, and oak brooms, to my surprise, are more expensive. Over the summer I made 1000 pieces, with no expenses other than the time spent. With the onset of autumn, it's time to sell your goods. At this time I was already living in the city again. In 4 flights I transported the entire shipment to the city. The journey one way took about two hours. I loaded it into the trunk and into the back seat of my car.
First profit
And now the moment of truth has come - the sale of goods. Taking several samples of his bath brooms, he visited the city bathhouse and offered the products to the director. She said that they already have their own supplier. Having found out the price at which the bathhouse buys brooms, I offered my own for 10 rubles cheaper and without any paperwork. The director couldn't resist.
As a result, birch brooms cost 30 rubles, and oak brooms cost 50 rubles. The total came out to about 46,000 rubles. This is a month of hard work.
I gained experience, drew conclusions, 46,000 rubles is still a small amount, considering that you need to deduct gasoline costs. In 2014, I set my sights on retail. I got a job as a courier for one company, saved up a small amount and repaired the balcony - paying special attention to the seams so that droplets of water did not get inside. I also started saving money for advertising, hoping to collect about 70,000 rubles by May, but at the start of the season I had a little less than 50,000 rubles on hand.
How much can you earn during a season of active work?
Around the end of May, I began to travel outside the city, away from the roads and the city. I filled the trunk and the rear of the cabin (I removed the back seat). Then he carried the load to his garage and there he worked on manufacturing, also drying it in the garage, hanging it on a stretched rope. The batch that I hung up a week ago was stored on the balcony. I worked according to this schedule.
Sometimes I bumped into forest rangers, the first time I had to part with 2,000 rubles, and then I made it a rule to always keep a bottle of cognac in the glove compartment of my car. After that, the foresters stopped noticing me point-blank.
Until July I made brooms from birch, and then from oak. Over the entire season, he collected 5,000 brooms, of which one third were birch. At the end of the season, out of 50,000 rubles, only about 10,000 rubles remained, the rest went to accommodation, gasoline and other expenses. In September, I got my old job as a courier. At the same time, I printed an ad and started posting it at bus stops. I received 30,000 in a month, spent it on advertising, and gave 25,000 for advertisements in local newspapers.
Sale of bath brooms He sold birch brooms for 70 rubles, and oak brooms for 130. The main marketing ploy was the “free home delivery” service. It was pleasant and convenient for people to receive bath brooms delivered to their homes. Word of mouth began to bear fruit. On average, bath attendants ordered 10-30 pieces. Delivered after work, in the evening.
In general, birch brooms were sold for 105,000 rubles, oak brooms for 455,000 rubles, total: 560,000 rubles. I counted the expenses at about 100,000 rubles. Net profit for the season is 460,000 rubles. Divide by the three months that I collected them, it turns out 153,333 per month. What other job in the village will pay you 150 thousand?
I have created a schedule. 4 months a year I work in bath brooms, and the remaining 8 months I work in various companies. At the moment there is an online store and a base of regular customers. This allows us to maintain the sales level of 4-5 thousand brooms per year.
Pros and cons of business on brooms
I’m racking my brains about how to expand; there is an option to hire people for the season to harvest and supply brooms to neighboring cities. However, every year there are more and more competitors. I'm weighing up the pros and cons - whether it will work out or not. The disadvantages are that there may be problems with the law, and you don’t want to bother with employees. It’s convenient for one person - you work as you want. The advantages are, of course, expansion - more money. But, as I already said, in the off-season I get a job that comes along, this money is enough for expenses, and with the income from the sale of bath brooms I satisfy my more expensive needs, in particular, a good house and a good car.
On a good note, you would need to use the money you earn to open some kind of establishment, store, etc. While I’m looking for a good option, I plan to use the profit from next year into a business that suits me.
Is it difficult to start such a business from scratch?
I passed on the experience to my friend who lives in the village; they have 5,000 rubles a month. He makes bath brooms and then sells them wholesale in neighboring cities. He makes a living from this, he said that on average he earns about 300-400 thousand rubles per season. If 400,000 is divided by 12 months, it comes out to more than 30,000 rubles! With an average salary in the village of 5,000 rubles, this is fabulous money. He can afford a lot, unlike his neighbors. He says that he is very grateful to me.
If you have a lot of free time in the summer, this is a good option. You can sell brooms at retail, but I would advise you to simply sell them in bulk, as there are much fewer hassles and you get a profit immediately after selling the product, and not gradually, as in retail.
Difficulties you encounter while knitting brooms for sale: first of all, laziness - it is difficult to force yourself to do monotonous activities every day for a long time. We need premises with certain conditions. It is impossible to do this without a car, unless you live in a village located next to a forest. You have to work hard to get good money in the future. Competition again. However, if you make bath brooms conscientiously and serve your customers well, then you won’t be afraid of them.
This story can be regarded as a guide to action, that is, anyone can repeat it if desired. I will be glad if my story makes someone’s life better, changes it. Even the life of one person. I wish you success!
Business in the production of bath brooms- one of the least expensive production niches. It has serious prospects and allows you to provide yourself with high profits with minimal investments.
The bathhouse is perhaps one of the favorite places for any Russian. The relevance of such a business is great, and the demand for the services of bath complexes does not decrease even at the present time. And even though an analogue appeared in the sauna format, the bathhouse still arouses greater interest among citizens.
It is impossible not to note the healing properties of the bath - improving overall well-being, relaxation, and normalizing the emotional state. That is why the production of bath brooms as a business is not only profitable, but also a useful form of entrepreneurship.
Features of broom production
If an entrepreneur has never made brooms, then his first question will be - where to start his business, what nuances to pay attention to? It is better to open a business in the summer, because it is at this time that the trees turn green. Warm weather is the right time to harvest leaves and twigs for future brooms. Preparations have been made since the beginning of June.
It is important not only to collect fresh and green leaves, but also to prevent them from starting to dry out. If you want to collect as much “harvest” as possible, then you should involve hired employees in the work.
It is important to properly prepare the drying room. It should be spacious, with special temperature and humidity conditions, and have good ventilation. Compliance with storage conditions is the key to whether production will be profitable or not.
The uniformity of drying will also be important. To achieve the desired effect, you can go one of the following ways:
- hang brooms on ropes;
- spread on the floor, turning over at certain intervals (then the broom will additionally take the shape of a fan).
After drying, the brooms are put into bags and placed in a room with hay. It is important that it is dark and cool.
If an entrepreneur is still undecided whether to open a business in this area or not, he should pay attention to the following positive aspects of the idea:
- Minimum investment. A novice businessman will not have to look for funds to open a business, much less take out a loan from a bank.
- Demand. Due to its positive effect on health, the bathhouse is becoming even more in demand. In addition, this format of leisure allows you to have an interesting time in a pleasant company.
- Availability of service life. This is especially true for large bath complexes, where brooms have to be changed at least once a day. If a person goes to the bathhouse, he always buys a new broom for himself, and does not use the old one.
- Simplicity of the Sphere. An entrepreneur will not need to receive special education or make incredible efforts. The work of producing brooms is simple and accessible not only to adults, but also to teenagers.
- High profitability and quick payback. Moreover, the income value is impressive even with small production volumes. Such an enterprise in itself cannot be unprofitable.
- Availability. To make brooms you do not need any specific raw materials. You can find branches and leaves in any region of the country. And if you make brooms from nettles, then you can collect the raw materials right at your summer cottage.
- Minimum equipment purchase costs. No high-cost specialized tools are required. And you can process brooms right on the spot or at home. The tools used in everyday life will be more than enough.
- Receiving income in a short time. It takes no more than 1.5 weeks to dry the brooms, after which you can sell the products and make a profit.
True, such a business also has its drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that brooms can only be made for 1-3 months a year. However, the rest of the time you can only deal with their sale.
What kind of brooms should I make?
Even before starting your own business from scratch, you need to decide what kind of brooms to make. The greatest demand is:
You can make other types of brooms - from fir, eucalyptus and even all kinds of medicinal herbs.
Purchase of necessary equipment
We figured out the room - it should be well ventilated, dry, protected from sunlight. What kind of equipment will a novice entrepreneur have to purchase? If small production volumes are planned, the following tools will be sufficient:
- an ax (it is better to choose a compact and light model that is convenient for work);
- knife (it is important that it is as sharp as possible);
- ropes or threads (for transporting raw materials to the place of drying, binding).
What else should you consider when starting production?
An entrepreneur must not only prepare the premises and purchase equipment, but also study the specifics of working in this area. It will also be important what kind of brooms will be made. Different types have their own time for collection, nuances of collection and drying. Without this, it will not be possible to produce high-quality products, and customer loyalty will largely depend on this.
When choosing storage space, it is important to find a place close to the collection of raw materials so that it does not cost a lot of money to transport it. And when working on a large scale, you will need a personal car to deliver products to consumers.
Features of selling brooms
The quality of the brooms is undoubtedly a decisive factor. But we must not forget about other production features. Even at the moment of collecting raw materials, you need to think about who to sell your goods to. The main consumers will be:
- city bath complexes;
- saunas;
- health centers;
- tourist resorts for recreation;
- owners of cottages and private houses.
You need to work with such clients in a targeted manner, offering your services. If you can’t attract consumers, you can sell brooms at the city market or on the highway.
The most effective ways of promotion will be:
- placing advertisements on special boards on the Internet and in local newspapers;
- word of mouth (rumors will spread very quickly if the quality of the brooms is really good);
- mailing list and creating your own website (suitable for serious businessmen with large production volumes).
Financial indicators
The cost of one broom in a small town can vary from 100 to 150 rubles. The price will depend on the composition and quality. Even selling 30-40 brooms a day can bring in about 90-180 thousand rubles in a month. The costs will be insignificant - in the range of 20-30 thousand rubles. But you can open your own business with a capital of only a few tens of thousands. So it turns out that you can recoup your investment in the first month and actively start making a profit. The main thing is to pay attention to quality and work out sales channels.
I will buy oak and birch brooms, as well as with herbal additives
The Parvenik online store is interested in suppliers of bath products, as well as in increasing the assortment.
High-quality products, reasonable prices and fulfillment of commitments are the key to long-term cooperation.
High-quality products: excellent presentation of the products offered, the broom must be dried, the leaf must be completely open, without diaper rash and yellow foliage, and sit firmly on the branch. The shape of the broom is like a fan, the color of the broom is green, the broom should be fragrant. Bandaging the handle only with twine, double or continuous knitting (without construction ties). Before purchasing from a supplier, you definitely need photo samples of the products offered inbox@site
Delivery of goods is carried out by the supplier, the cost of delivery is discussed individually. Birch brooms are not accepted in bulk, only in boxes or large bags. Payment for goods is only upon delivery.
- Oak broom "Standard" - total length 50-55cm, of which the handle is 10-12cm, broom width 30-35cm, weight 160-200 grams
- Oak broom "Select" - total length 55-60 cm, of which the handle is 10-12 cm, the width of the broom is at least 40 cm, weight 250-300 grams
- Oak broom "Extra" - the total length of the broom is 55-60 cm, of which the handle is 12-15 cm, the width of the broom is 40-45 cm.
- Birch broom "Standard" - total length 45-50, of which the handle is 10-12 cm, width 25-30 cm, number of branches at least 25 pieces
- Birch broom "Select" - total length 50-55, of which the handle is 10-12 cm, width 30-35 cm, number of branches at least 30 pieces.
- Exchange (barter)
Important information
The minimum order value is from 1000 rubles.
Mini-shop and pre-order pick-up point, a five-minute walk from the Altufyevo metro station, Altufevskoe highway 87, in the "Equipment Repair" premises. Note: at the point of delivery there is a mini-shop of the most popular products, where you can see andpurchase goods individually, at retail prices, excluding ongoing promotions.
Pickup on the day of order- daily, seven days a week, only by pre-order!!! Address: Babushkinskaya metro station, “everything for the home” store from 10 to 20:30.
Free shipping ordering in Moscow, within the Moscow Ring Road - from 3,500 rubles.
Order delivery in Moscow, daily from 10 to 23 hours, within the Moscow Ring Road - 350 rubles, beyond the Moscow Ring Road +15 rub./km.
Delivery to Moscow districts: Medvedkovo, Babushkinskaya, Bibirevo, Otradnoye, Sviblovo and Lianozovo is free of charge, with an order value of 1500 rubles or more
Delivery to Boxberry pick-up point near your home, minimum order value from 1000 rubles. More than 150 in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Convenient: quick order and inquiries via whatsapp +79255045673
Attachments: from 10,000 rubles
Payback: from 1 month
The trend of mass construction of bathhouses in summer cottages and cottage villages has led to an increase in demand for brooms. A business in their preparation and sale will allow you to earn good money with a relatively small investment. Let's take a closer look at how to launch it.
Business concept
Visiting the bathhouse has become an extremely fashionable activity. People pay more attention to health, resorting to the experience of their ancestors. Earnings from the sale of bath brooms are based on the sale of simple, but correctly made bundles of birch and oak branches. Oak brooms are more valuable, although making products from this type of wood is easier.
Clients will be:
- bath complexes, saunas;
- city baths;
- private buyers.
You can do the preparation of brooms yourself, or you can hire staff consisting of rural residents. To hire employees, you will need start-up capital, but in the absence of free finance, you must take on all the work yourself.
What will be required for implementation?
The business of producing bath brooms does not require significant costs when purchasing inventory or equipment for a specialized workplace. The tools you will need are a knife and a small hatchet, as well as strong ropes.
The most important thing is to choose the right material and preparation time. According to Orthodox traditions, materials can only be mined on Trinity Sunday, but the business must generate income regularly. Harvesting of branches is carried out under certain conditions:
- mining time – summer months;
- warm, dry weather without precipitation;
- branches must be cut in the first half of the day;
- Birch and oak are suitable.
The rods must be smooth and flexible. The number of long thin branches is selected based on the required number of rods per 1 broom and the total quantity that is planned to be prepared. Finished products are knitted from the obtained rods and sent for drying.
After just a few days of preparation, the businessman will feel tired from the painstaking, monotonous work. To continue, it is recommended to remember that each tied broom will bring net profit.
Step-by-step launch instructions
To implement a business selling bath brooms, you should follow the following algorithm:
- Select an area with a sufficient number of trees of the desired species. It is advisable to select areas remote from places of civilization so that the extracted rods are not subject to man-made impacts.
- Find a place to live for the period of preparing rods and knitting products. It’s good if a businessman owns his own dacha or house in the village.
- If you have start-up capital, hire assistants. Village residents, as a rule, cannot count on high wages. There will quickly be people willing to earn a modest income.
- Carrying out procurement work.
- Search for buyers. You can sell goods by opening a kind of stall in crowded places. In the modern world, it is convenient to sell via the Internet, using social networks and platforms for posting advertisements. To establish wholesale sales, you should establish contact with the nearest bath complexes and simply offer the product.
- Registration of individual entrepreneurs.
Financial calculations
Start-up capital
To start developing a business you will need 20-30 thousand rubles. The main costs will go to renting premises (if the businessman does not own any), as well as paying for gasoline to deliver brooms to customers.
Without rent for the premises, the costs will be about 15 thousand rubles. for food and accommodation, as well as registration of documents.
Monthly expenses
Regular expenses will be needed if you hire workers and rent premises. Otherwise, each month the costs will be incurred only on advertising.
The average cost of running a business will be about 10,000 thousand rubles (without people and rent).
How much can you earn?
The amount of earnings directly depends on several parameters:
- number of prepared brooms;
- rental and labor costs;
- cost of products when sold.
The average price for a product in retail trade is 200 rubles/1 piece. In total, by producing 1,500 units in 1 month of work, a businessman can earn 300,000 rubles, excluding the deduction of expenses.
Payback period
Based on the above data, the payback period for your business will be 1 month.
Risks and disadvantages of business
Producing and selling bath brooms is a business suitable for beginners and those who do not have sufficient capital to invest in their own business. Sooner or later, all products will be sold, and the costs will be recouped, so the business involves minimal risks.
- labor-intensive, monotonous work;
- seasonality - harvesting is possible only in the warm months;
- It is necessary to monitor the temperature in the room where the brooms are dried.
The advantage of such a business remains full payback and the ability to not depend on creditors. Earnings are built on hard work and customers’ love for a healthy lifestyle.
Conclusion
One should not expect a stable and high income from the business of manufacturing and selling bath brooms. In regions remote from large cities, income from the procurement and sale of brooms is enough to ensure a decent standard of living. In the capital and cities with a population of over a million, a businessman will need additional income.