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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Reseller Income Ideas, Solar Energy Resources

 

Poor Man Survival

Self Reliance tools for independent minded people…

www.poormansurvivor.net

ISSN 2161-5543

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

 


Reseller Income Ideas

 READ this article to learn about the most profitable reselling business ideas, plus learn the benefits of becoming a reseller and how to get started in the reselling business.

 List of Best Reseller Business Ideas

Idea #1: Amazon reseller business opportunity

One of the lowest cost startups, which you could grow to replace your full-time income, is to become an Amazon reseller. You know Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and offers beginner entrepreneurs a piece of the action.

The concept is that you buy products and sell them to Amazon who then resells them to other consumers for their online store. Here’s more information on how to profit from being an Amazon reseller.

Check out my list of the best places to buy wholesale merchandise

Idea #2: Dropshipping Reselling

This reselling business model is one where you sell products through your online store or website – but do not have to carry inventory nor pack and ship orders to your customers. Your drop-ship vendor (the product manufacturer) will ship directly to your customer. Then you will receive the profit margin between the wholesale cost of the product and the retail that your customer pays.

This is a proven business type of which many online entrepreneurs have made healthy profits and more than full-time salaries. Some trending items include; food products such as coffee and baking items. Automotive tools parts, Sporting Goods, and beauty products.

Idea #3: Used and Vintage Clothing Reseller

This proven money-making system is where you purchase wholesale clothing from vendors, fashion designers, and clothing apparel manufacturers then add markup profit margin resell them in your boutique, online store or flea market, etc.  Standard profit margins are 50%+ of the retail price depending upon the item and designer.

One of the advantages of this business model is that clothing trends always change, so there’s a constant demand for new inventory. You can also specialize in a certain type of clothing, such as children’s clothing, men’s clothing, or women’s clothing.

Idea #4: Antique Dealer

If you love old items such as furniture, china, glassware, and jewelry consider becoming an antique dealer. You can buy antiques to resale at flea markets, thrift shops, or estate sales and then resell them online or in an antique mart.

The key to success in this business is to find a niche market, such as specializing in Depression-era glassware or early American furniture.

Antique dealers who have a vast knowledge about their products can command the highest prices.

The great thing about this business model is that you can start small with a limited amount of inventory and grow your business as you acquire more antiques.




Idea #5: Fine Art Resale Dealer

If you’re art savvy and have an eye for finding pieces that will resell at a higher price, then the fine art resale business may be right for you.

There are a few things to keep in mind when starting out in this type of business. First, it’s important to become familiar with the art market and to understand what sells well. Second, make sure you have enough money to invest in this business.

As you become more established, work toward building your own art collection and reselling pieces that will increase in value over time.

If you love art consider becoming an art dealer or opening an art gallery for reselling art. You will display the artist’s work and resell their art to collectors,  and make money with commissions and gallery fees.

Idea #6: Resale Designer Clothing Boutique

A trending business idea is reselling gently used luxury designer clothing. You can obtain items from internet shops, thrift store,s and at garage sales then resell them at a profit on popular websites such as eBay and Poshmark.

Also, you could offer to sell the inventory of clothing designers and apparel firms that is excess or last season’s styles.

List of 50 Cash Business Ideas

1. Smartphone Repair Services

With almost everyone with a smartphone, repair services remain in huge demand. You can start a smartphone repair business specializing in screen replacements, water damage, or part replacement services as a primary cash business.

2. Handyman

You can opt to offer general handyman services to homeowners. Start by marketing your services in your community and soon you run your own handyman business in exchange for cash payments.

3. Resume Service

A creative writing business, you can start a business that will help job seekers. Often many fail to express their skills properly in their resumes. You can offer writing services as a resume or cover letter specialist for instant cash.

4. Estate Sale Service

A growing business with time, estate sale service involves helping people in organizing and running estate sales. You will have to manage the buyers and leads. In exchange, you charge a flat fee or a percentage of the total selling price.

5. Recycling Service

Many throw valuable junk away. You can collect the valuables, and then choose to re-sell them. You can also offer to pick up junk from a few places and you can sell these items for recycling in exchange for cash.

6. Carpenter

If you have the necessary experience, you can opt to work as a carpenter. Also known as a woodworker, you get to show your skills with the wood. You can set up your carpentry workshop and can sell custom handcrafted products or carpentry services for cash.

7. Tour Guide

Living in a popular area offers you the advantage to be a tour guide. Also if the place is popular with tourists, you can start a tour guide business. You can offer local tours in the form of packages in exchange for cash payments.

8. Moving Service

Another popular cash business, moving services always remain in huge demand. While on average, an American moves around the country 13 times in his life, the moving business has a potential market worldwide.

9. Alterations Service

If you’re good with thread and needles, you can start an alteration service. You can use your skills at sewing, to offer services as a tailor. Customers will bring in their garments for alterations, and you can get instant cash payments.

10. Computer Setup & Repair Service

Still, many first-time users and buyers don’t know how to set up their computers. You can choose to offer your services to those who need help setting up their new computer. In addition, you can also choose to offer repair services for cash.

More resources at these sites:

https://www.zenbusiness.com/reseller-business-ideas/

https://www.99businessideas.com/cash-business-ideas/

 

 

SIDEBAR

In Some Circumstances, Hybrid Car Cheaper to Run Than e-Car

--We drove one in CO & found it to be a great choice – SO why is Biden only pushing electric vehicles?!

Will an Electric Car Save You Money?

Consumer Reports looks at all the costs in buying and operating a car to get a sense if you can save enough money buying an electric car to offset its higher sticker price. The answer: it depends.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/

 


Red Flags for Solar Installation Scams

 

Right now, “green” energy is contributing to…

Fuel shortages (the media has ignored this)…

Sky-high energy bills hurting good Americans…

And blackouts affecting every corner of our nation.

 

Be Prepared for Power Outages

A generator is a big blessing no matter what the climate. My friend keeps his in good working order by running it monthly for 20 to 30 minutes and by checking the gasoline and oil monthly. Whether your climate threatens you with ice and snow or warm weather storms, it's good to know you can depend on your generator when you devote a few minutes to its monthly upkeep.
Bonny

Try these tips for basic emergency preparedness on a budget.


What You Need to Know About Emergency Solar Systems*

Picture this...

 

Suddenly, your lights flicker out, the heating dies, and your fridge stops working. Now what?

 

Because this blackout could last for months...

 

And the only way to stay safe is to generate power at home. The question is, how?

 

Click Here to Discover ‘What You Need to Know About Emergency Solar Systems’ <<

 

*I’ve been on a solar binge this month; buying heavy-duty batteries [which have skyrocketed in price since Biden took office]. Solar panels, solar generator, etc. We'll be reselling some of these.

Solar Panel Guide

https://cdn.4patriots.com/downloads/pdf/p4p/Solar+Panel+Manual.pdf

 

Free eBook:

==> Lights Out: How to Prepare for The Coming Blackouts <==

This eBook is a PDF, so you can click the link and read it in your web browser, or you can right-click the link and save it to your device.

Here are some articles you may find interesting:

§  13 Scary Things that Happen When an Economy Collapses

§  13 Things to Do Before the Economy Collapses

§  17 Best Jobs To Have When The Economy Collapses

§  20 Skills You Can Trade After The End Of The World

§  Bartering 101: What to do When Money Has No Meaning

§  How to Prepare for Hyperinflation

§  How to Survive the Next Great Depression

 

 


 

 

 

Be Ready For The Unexpected-Emergency Supplies Available

Natural & Man-Made Disasters happen frequently-Is your family prepared for the unexpected?

·        Emergency solar/hand cranked radios; First Aid supplies, Emergency kits, 72-Hour Food Kits, Bug-Out Backpacks

·         Open M-F 9:30-5 @ Stor-Your-Stuff 151 N Blacks Corners Rd Imlay City 48444 [near 4th St] *While supplies last-limited quantities.

 

 

Natural disasters don't wait for a convenient time

And you shouldn't wait to prepare either. In some cases there is little to no warning.

Prepare now to lessen the impact of disasters and emergencies

 

Remember:  You can’t buy life insurance after you’re dead!

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Super Emergency Survival Kit

  •  Solar phone charger
  • 72-hour 4Patriot emergency food pack [25 year shelf life
  • 4Patriot Greens sample pack [Power supplement]
  • 3 Luna Nutrition bars [assorted]+Sunmaid raisin pouch
  • Cleaning Wipe Pack
  • Steel River Emergency Tent
  • Mini  First Aid kit
  • TRS 5N1 EDC folding tool
  • 3-package meal sampler
  • Paracord bracelet w/ compass
  • Reusable Face Mask
  • Personal Water Filter Straw
  • 11-Piece Emergency Survival Kit 

And more…

https://www.bonanza.com/listings/Better-Safe-Than-Sorry-Super-Emergency-Survival-Kit/1143536466

 

Useful Resources from our storefront-See new items!

You Can’t Buy Life Insurance After You’re Dead-Prepare NOW for Emergencies…

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Living in an RV, Make Extra Money, Free Stuff


Poor Man Survival

Self Reliance tools for independent minded people…


 

ISSN 2161-5543

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

 


I Live in an RV Year-Round-What It’s Really Like
You don’t have to wait until you retire to “live the dream.”  This 20-something couple is already doing it…
My husband Wes and our two dogs have spent several years living in an RV—calling a 24-foot Winnebago home and driving it all around the United States. More recently, we transitioned to an even smaller van-type RV (the 38-foot Allegro Bus, shown above), where we plan to live during much of the hurricane season, then spend the rest of the time living on a sailboat.


 


Strategic Relocation


Would you be better off in a different house, community, city or state?

One of the most frequent questions we get from people working to become more resilient is: Is there a better place I should move to?

Answering this question isn’t simple.

First you need to to determine what selection criteria are important to your decision-making and prioritize them according to your specific personal requirements and goals. Then you need a region-by-region evaluation that enables you to identify potential “good fit” options.

This process can be overwhelming for most folks starting from scratch. Which is why turning to a time-tested guide to this process can be a tremendously valuable resource.

There aren’t that many out there. The best one we know of that’s still in print is Strategic Relocation by Joel Skousen.

This 350-page encyclopedic work specifies the key metrics to focus on in the relocation process and evaluates and scores the major regions of North America on each.


 

What can you do if your SS# has been stolen? I just found out mine was.

- Don H

Answer: This is becoming an epidemic since social security numbers can be used to commit so many different types of crimes. It’s also a huge mess to get this cleaned up and will take some effort on your part.

You will want to go to your local police and file a police report. You want to report the theft of your SS# to the Federal Trade Commission. You want to make sure you put a credit freeze on your credit report with all three credit agencies.

You want to monitor your credit report every month to make sure there are no fraudulent charges. You should also contact the Social Security Administration about getting a new SS#.

 

Yours for a Socialist-Free America!

Bruce ‘the Poor Man’

 



USEFUL STUFF…

 
These side gigs can increase your income.
 

 

Best Time to Buy: An Annual Calendar of Bargains


Growing up as a kid, MrConsumer always knew that linens went on sale in January during white sales, and that August was the best time to buy summer clearance clothes at Boston's famed Filene's Basement. With sales now running 365 days a year, good deals can pop up anytime, but this calendar of bargains by the month may help help focus your search.

Where to Find Free Stuff


Who doesn't like something for nothing? This story suggests websites where companies as well as your neighbors have stuff to give away free. These sites tend to be updated daily.



 

70% of Americans Say our Economic System Favor the Rich
THE PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Seven in 10 Americans say the U.S. economic system unfairly favors powerful interests. Most also say that politicians, corporations, and wealthy people have too much power and influence in today’s economy.


1 in 3: Millennials in the U.S. who have a favorable opinion of communism.



10 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Walmart—But Aren’t




 

Free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom!

 

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You Can’t Buy Life Insurance After You’re Dead

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That's Bad News...

 

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Prepping for Retirees (And Those on SS & Fixed Income)


Poor Man Survival

Self Reliance tools for independent minded people…


ISSN 2161-5543

A Digest of Urban Survival Resources

 




Prepping for Retirees (And Those on SS & Fixed Income)


 

I read an interesting article this week. It's from The Wall Street Journal. The article looked at how state governments would fare if/when we have a recession. Nearly 47 states have pension plans which are broke or are unable to pay out their promised funds to retirees – Illinois is at the top of the list.

"If the next recession hit the U.S. this year, more than a quarter of states would be financially unprepared to weather even a moderate downturn, according to a new report. Fifteen states would struggle in the case of a recession-related tax revenue slump and spike in demand for services, such as Medicaid."

How would you fare if/when we have a recession. Have you taken steps to be ready for an economic downturn? Or would you face a potentially critical situation? You might want to ask yourself the same questions.

Do you have an emergency fund? If not, learn how to build an emergency fund.

Don’t Spend A Dime On These Resources

Many preppers forget that preparing for a crisis doesn’t just mean stocking up on supplies and hoarding survival food. It’s also about preparing your mind and your abilities to survive.   Being prepared beats being unprepared. That's true for hurricanes and earthquakes, and it is also true for recessions. Both are bound to happen. We just don't know when.

I hold a very strong belief that absolutely every person in this world can contribute something in a survival situation. Whether you’re elderly, have a disability, or have very little money, it doesn’t matter. Everyone has the ability – and the responsibility – to contribute something of value in a crisis.

That’s why it’s crucial to start learning all you can – and you can do this without spending a dime. For instance, there are TONS of videos and websites online that offer important information on how to survive. And, if you don’t want to pay for internet, you can always go to the public library and use theirs. You can also check out books on survival.

These resources can teach you incredibly valuable skills that’ll help you when SHTF. My advice? Pick a topic that’s interesting to you (or one that you already know about and want to learn more) and read deeper into it. Love to sew? Enjoy cooking? Interested in first-aid? Want the best ways to build a fire? How about shooting and hunting tips? No matter who you are, there is SOMETHING you can do (and actually enjoy learning about) that will help you prepare better for an upcoming emergency.

Note: Here’s another idea. Trade skills! For example, maybe you have a pressure canner and a smoker, which you use to preserve meats, fruits and veggies. Well, if you’ve got a buddy who just went fishing, you can offer to teach them how to smoke/preserve their bounty. In return, maybe they can share a few survival skills with you that you need help/practice with. The opportunities are endless!


Survival Supplies For Cheap

Needing a good deal? You can’t just expect to go to any store and expect that they’re giving you a good deal. If you really want to save money, you’ll need to do some price comparisons.

Many people forget that the Dollar Store has tons of items you can use for survival. It’s seriously surprising how much gear you can get for cheap! Don’t believe me? Look at the videos below (there are even more on YouTube) showing you just how far your money can go at the Dollar Store if you’re smart about it.



One of the best ways to do this is online. By simply searching for terms like “survival gear discounts” and “survival coupons” you can instantly get a ton of websites that have survival gear for cheap. I’ve even seen some that are 50-80% off retail.Heck, by doing a simple Google search I found First-Aid-Product.com, which offers 88% off survival gear. That’s hard to beat!

Amazon is also one of the best websites for this, as it allows you to search for specific items and do price comparisons in one easy site. Also, you can add the specific items you’re looking for to a wish list. The prices will automatically update over time, so you can keep checking back and seeing the prices increase and decrease. This will help you ensure that you really are buying at the lowest price.

Make Some Extra $$

Money is one of the primary stressors that people have – and it only gets worse when you’re living on a budget. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of all the opportunities out there to make some extra money for preps!

One of the best ways to make some extra cash is to go through your house and do some serious decluttering. Set aside the things you never use and don’t need, and put it in a pile. Then sell it to friends, or start a garage sale. It may surprise you how much stuff you have lying around that you don’t actually need!

Now this is just one example, but there are lots more ideas out there! Here are a few videos with more ideas on how you can earn some extra cash to help you prepare for the worst.



 

Thanks to the ConcernedPatriot.com!


Postscript:

Like most Americans, our costs continually escalate, especially those relating to government [health insurance, property taxes, auto registration fees, etc.] yet our income seems to erode due to declining online sales.  Colleagues who also use the same selling channels [eBay, Bonanza, Facebook, Craigslist, etc.] report the same issue.  Many categories that used to be successful for me are now dead in the water or items that once sold well have become virtually impossible to find at reasonable prices [antiquarian books, for example]…even thrift stores such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army are now bypassing local retail customers & selling their better quality donated items online via their own ecommerce stores or through eBay.


I always like to have at least six streams of income and ever since I spent so much time in the hospital recuperating from heart surgery, that number has dwindled to three but our cost of living has increased by roughly 12.5% in that time period…not keeping pace. 

 

Now that I’m feeling almost back to normal I’ve contemplated seeking some kind of part time job however, where I live, opportunities are rare and honestly, I’m unsure anyone would hire an ‘old’ fart such as myself who has essentially been out of commission for the past few years.

 

Fortunately, we have virtually zero debt, no mortgage or car payments, no credit cards or other long-term interest payments but the ever increasing toll of government-related costs are taking its toll on us and most other Americans.  We’ve had to cut back on our charitable giving as a result.  Nor do we live the ‘high life’ as many others in our circles do…no casinos, no sporting events, no expensive vacations, etc. 

 

Any extra cash we get goes into improving our mini-farm and because we procrastinated on its expansion a year ago, costs have increased by 35% due to local officials enacting tighter regulations and the cost of building materials have skyrocketed due to all of the recent natural disasters.

 

Nonetheless, I still manage to give away highly useful reports and other goodies to our readers so why not take advantage?  See below for a selection.
 
 
 
 



How to Survive the War on the Middle Class

14 of the best reports I’ve assembled on protecting your freedom…Here is the download link.

http://1drv.ms/1d9kfiU

 

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A Final Note…

Contributors and subscribers enable the Poor Man Survivor to post 150+ free essays annually. It is for this reason they are Heroes and Heroines of New Media. Without your financial support, the free content would disappear for the simple reason that I cannot keep body and soul together on my meager book sales & ecommerce alone.

>>Want to improve your brain?  Learn how here:

 


You Have a 16-Cylinder Brain-Learn How to Use it & Re-Awaken the Genius Inside You!

 

I know everyone is short on time in this hectic world so I’ve kept this PDF short and to the point with links to expert how-to articles and guides including:

 

·         How to Increase Your Intelligence

·         6 Step Brain Exercise Steve Jobs Used to Boost Creativity

·         6 Simple Habits to Boost Your Intelligence

·         The Best Vitamins to Increase Brain Function

·         How a Harvard Brain Specialist Keeps Her Brain Healthy

·         A Review of the Top 10 Brain [Limitless] Pills

·         How to Protect Your Cognitive Function

 


 

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