Description
Majority of retail businesses needs a shop, or at least a stall. Not many can be genuinely operated from the comfort of home. However, here is one that can be - selling oil paintings. Because art offers a high profit margin it can profitably be sold at home, even though individual sales may be few. It requires only a little organization and will not intrude unnecessarily into the home.
Pricing
A typical 18in × 24in oil painting on canvas could be bought for about 10 Steem from a wholesale painting importer. The cost of framing this in a mid-quality frame at a framing service would be about 15 Steem. Hence your typical cost is around 25 steem. Sale prices very much depend on the quality of the work, but this sort of painting could easily sell for 80 steem, giving you a gross profit of around 55 steem.
This kind of service might sell two or three paintings a week. Don't any more than this for a small operation. However, even one weekly sale offers a good income.
Price: Starting at 10 STEEM
Delivery: 7 day(s) 24 hour(s)
Requirements
• Space to display paintings
• A source of Supply.
• Some knowledge of art is an adventure.
PROS AND CONS
PROS:
• Overheads are very small
• Oil paintings are presently a "growth market".
CONS:
• The size of the business is limited to space at home.
• Could disrupt home life to some extent.
Choose and buy 6-10 original oil paintings. There are several suppliers of inexpensive imported paintings. Have them frame by a local framer, or do it yourself.
Display the painting around your home. A spar bedroom, dining room or the guy hall, stairs, and landing are ideal. Redecorate these areas to complement the paintings if necessary.
Advertise you " home gallery" on social media and on magazines. Give a telephone number so that interested parties must call to make an appointment to view. Art lovers visit your home by appointment, to view the paintings in comfort. In such surroundings, about 80% of visits could result in a sale.
This business offers many opportunities for expansion. As you expand. Consider renting a corner for a small painting gallery of your own.
Images Source: Painting watercolor by ArtsyBee
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