Preparing Your Ecommerce Store For Black Friday & DIY Businesses To Start

In this edition we see an exciting opportunity in the DIY space as well as outlining the best way to capitalise on the Black Friday shopping frenzy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 November 03, 2023 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20Ecommerce%20Dispatch&body=Preparing%20Your%20Ecommerce%20Store%20For%20Black%20Friday%20%26%20DIY%20Businesses%20To%20Start%3A%20In%20this%20edition%20we%20see%20an%20exciting%20opportunity%20in%20the%20DIY%20space%20as%20well%20as%20outlining%20the%20best%20way%20to%20capitalise%20on%20the%20Black%20Friday%20shopping%20frenzy%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fecommercedispatch.beehiiv.com%2Fp%2Fpreparing-ecommerce-store-black-friday-diy-businesses-start) Hey friends! 👋 Welcome to Ecommerce Dispatch where we help you build a profitable business on the side, without quitting your job or breaking the bank. In this new newsletter you’ll get one actionable business idea & learn marketing tactics to help level up your E-commerce store. Let’s get cracking with this week’s idea and steps to generate revenue! 👀 What we've seen The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) trend has taken the creative world by storm. In recent years, there has been a significant surge in people embracing their artistic sides and seeking hands-on experiences. From homemade crafts to personalised home decor, individuals are eager to explore their creativity and make unique, customised items themselves. This wave of DIY enthusiasm has opened up exciting opportunities for businesses that cater to the growing demand for DIY projects. ℹ️ Why this matters One particularly captivating niche within the DIY movement is tufting, a versatile and visually appealing craft that allows individuals to create beautiful, textured designs on various surfaces such as fabric, canvas, or even walls. As people increasingly seek ways to express their creativity and personalise their spaces, tufting has emerged as a highly sought-after DIY activity. [Subreddit Stats]( The appeal of DIY tufting lies in its ability to transform ordinary materials into extraordinary pieces of art. We see that the r/tufting subreddit is blowing up in popularity with many new enthusiasts joining the community to learn this art form. 💡The idea Launch an online store specialising in DIY tufting kits, offering curated packages that provide all the necessary materials and instructions for individuals to create stunning tufted art pieces. 👣 Steps to execute Estimated time to revenue: 8-10 weeks - Curate a selection of high-quality tufting tools, yarn, and canvases. Offer kits with diverse designs, ranging from simple patterns for beginners to intricate motifs for advanced users. - Ensure each kit is comprehensive and includes everything needed for the project, including tufting guns, frames, yarn in various colors, and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. - Develop a user-friendly e-commerce website where customers can browse and purchase DIY tufting kits. - Create engaging tutorial videos and step-by-step guides demonstrating different tufting techniques. Post these on your website and social media channels to assist customers in their creative process. - Foster a community of tufting enthusiasts through social media groups, forums, and online workshops. Encourage customers to share their creations and tips, creating a supportive and interactive community. - Partner with influencers, artists, and DIY bloggers to promote your tufting kits. Collaborations can expand your reach and introduce your products to a wider audience. 🌱 Grow For those of you who have an existing store here are some resources which I think would be beneficial. - [In this review of AppScenic](, we explore a contemporary ecommerce solution tailored to empower businesses with essential tools, suppliers, and dropshipping solutions. The question remains: does it live up to its hype? - In this Syncee review, we delve into a robust, trustworthy, and user-friendly wholesale and dropshipping platform. Syncee offers retailers seamless access to top-tier dropshipping suppliers and a suite of automation tools, earning high acclaim from industry experts.[Here's your comprehensive guide to understanding the platform.]( - In the previous year, consumers splurged a staggering $9.12 billion on Black Friday. Interestingly, it's not just the large corporations reaping the rewards; small businesses too can thrive during this annual shopping frenzy with strategic planning. [Here's the best advice on how to take advantage of the hype.]( 📖 Good Reads & Resources Stay up-to-date and in the know with the latest and greatest from around the web! - Embracing Energy Over Time. This [article]( is a contrarian view on the mindset you need to be a high performer. - A fascinating look into the [Evolution of Corporate Presentations](. From live demos to powerpoints, this article goes through the best and worst forms of presentations. Store of the Week Each week we highlight our pick for store of the week. We source this from [Ecomm Design](. If you have a shop, send it in for a chance to be featured on[Ecomm Design]( & the newsletter. Today’s pick is… drumroll please.. [OneNine5]( OneNine5 crafts sustainable and gender-neutral travel essentials designed to enhance your packing experience. 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