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How to start a lucrative Bedding accessories business in Nigeria
Beddings are found in most homes in Nigeria whether rich or
poor, middle class or high class. And beddings are made up of
bed sheets and pillow cases that are changed on regular
intervals depending on the person in question; while some homes
have few beddings other have much more but statistics shows that
most home have at least 10 beddings that are changed from time
to time. Beddings are house hold items and they wear out easily
because how frequent they are used and how frequent they are
washed; the demand for beddings in a nation like Nigeria far
outweighs they demand in some other African countries and this
demands rises directly proportional to the rise in population /
increase of urban areas all over the country and economic growth
/ standard of living of the citizens.
Starting the business selling beddings is easy as ABC, very
profitable and it is a job that you don’t need to quite your
daily paying job, it can come as a side business; as another
source of income. You don’t need so much skill acquisition to
start this business, with a fair capital and little marketing
skills you are good to go. Getting your customers are also
fairly easy because as soon as you start you will find out the
friends, associates and family member can just easily be
converted into your esteemed customers. Note that everyone
around you can become a potential customer; whether colleague,
friends, family members, church member, guest houses, hotels and
the list goes on.
Beddings business in Nigeria can be a source of primary or
secondary stream of income to distributors on one hand while
providing buyers with high-quality bed sheets, duvets, pillows
and pillowcases.
Also aside from the main benefit of starting a profitable
bedding business, the bedding industry is a large and growing
market with a high demand for bedding products in Nigeria. This
means that there is a lot of potential for people interested in
doing the business and are willing to put in the work and take
the time to make proper findings on what customers want and how
to be a successful beddings business vendor.
Sourcing for bed sheets as a distributor
When sourcing for bed sheets, take note that the cost of getting
bedsheets as a distributor will vary depending on the supplier
and the type of bedsheet you are purchasing. Typically, the
price may range from NGN 2,000 and above depending on the type,
size, design, and even the quality of materials. It is important
to research carefully to know what is in trend or demand and to
ensure that you are getting the best deal possible as a
distributor so that you can earn good profits.
It is advisable to buy beddings in bulk and in wholesale prices
from production houses like Stuch Beddings that make varieties
of styles, patterns and sizes or join their Accredited
Distributors program to get bedding stock at fair prices.
Stuch Beddings, a bed sheet/beddings dealership in Lagos sells
in different varieties of sizes, designs and quality. They also
run offer relatively low prices to distributors
How to sell bed sheets online successfully
You can make money online by reselling your beddings and bed
sheets through a variety of channels like Jumia, Konga, and
other e-commerce websites. This will give you a wider reach and
make it easier for customers to find and purchase beddings from
your online store on these sites.
You can also redistribute bedspreads, duvets sets and blankets
using social media like Facebook, Instagram, or even Whatsapp.
When using social media you can make use of your business
handles or create pages to sell your bed sheets and duvet. It is
important to note that you will need to have a good quality
product and competitive prices in order to be successful.
Method of dealership
Buying and selling of already made beddings (local or foreign)
Sell bedding fabrics (bedding makers will buy from you)
Buy the fabric and make the beddings and sell them
Buying and selling of already made beddings (local or foreign)
Doing this method of dealership is fairly easy all you need to
do is get your capital and how much capital will be dependent on
how many you want to start with and whether you want to sell
locally made bedding or imported beddings. One other thing that
needs to be considered is where you can get quality bed sheets
at the cheapest price; this will ensure that you make maximum
gain on every sheet sold.
After these are done all you need to do is market your
beddings and start making profits.
TYPES OF BEDSHEET:
Flat bedsheet: – This is a bedsheet shaped in form of a
rectangle; having four sides with two opposite sides of equal
length. This is by far the easiest bedsheet to make since it
requires little or no special skill to make; just cutting in a
straight line.
Fitted bedsheet: – this
has its own four corners with either the two or the four sides
fitted with elastic which is used as a bottom sheet; other times
the sheet is secured by the use of a draw string which replaces
the elastic. The major reason for the bottom sheet is to keep
the bedsheet in place while the bed is been used.
FABRICS THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR BEDSHEET
There are a few materials are been used for bedsheet production
in blend with cotton and they are used for several reasons from
durability to wrinkle resistance or absorbency, etc. below are
listed a few.
cotton and polyester, silk, linen, modal, bamboo rayon,
polypropylene, lyocell
polypropylene or olefin as it called in some circle is a
hypoallergenic spun bound material which is cheaper in
production and is used in cases where it could be disposed after
use without the fear of losing so much money. It is used in
emergency shelters and hospitals because of it disposable
nature.
The total cost of starting this business is solely dependent on
how big you intend to start. So there is no laid down cost for
startup; but it is important to note here that if you just
intend to sell already made bedsheet then you may need at least
hundred thousand naira only (N100,000).
GET A BUSINESS LOCATION
Get a business outlet or location where you want to do your
business. It is important to note that you must consider
accessibility to your place of business before securing it. Then
register with local authorities and Coperate Affairs Commission
for your business name to avoid unwanted harassment.
FURNISH AND EQUIP
Furnishing you place of business is equally important because it
makes the place comfortable for you, your staff and also your
customers. Get professional help if you so desire but ensure
that your environment is as comfortable and lively as possible.
If everything is done accordingly you can have a good chunk of
the population of your community and the nation at large as your
customer and that means mega cash for you. So take this serious
and start up today.
Starting a bedding business in Nigeria can be a profitable
venture for those who are willing to put in the work and
research. With a population of over 200 million people, there is
a large market for bedding products in Nigeria.
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