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Kits For Kids

You probably discovered your life's great interest when you were a child. Why not revisit that magical time by creating a product for kids that offers a fun introduction to your passion?

For example:

If you like:

  • African Violets...

    Create a startup kit for growing African Violets from seed. You could include a package of seeds, instructions for growth, and an application to the "best grower" contest. They could then submit a photograph of their plants after a certain amount of time for a chance at winning a prize--like a nice planter, gardening set, etc.

  • Solving Mysteries...

    Develop a "Junior Detective" kit with a magnifying glass, finger dusting kit, a way to cast footprints, etc. And of course, give them a mystery to solve, like the Case of the Missing Cookies, or Big Sister's Lost Diary.

  • Studying Alligators...

    Create trading cards with strange and fascinating facts about the various species.

  • Egyptology...

    Create costumes for aspiring Pharaohs or a game about finding what's in a mummy's tomb.

  • Bird Watching...

    Develop a guide to the best bird-watching areas in your region. You could sell the guide or give the information away free on a website, and use bird watching equipment and books as back end items to your guide.

See how simple this is? Focus on the discovery process and let your imagination run wild!

If you're good at promoting, you don't even have to create the products yourself-just find an existing source, negotiate distribution rights, and market the heck out of the product.

BY THE WAY, if you have an existing retail business, focusing on kids is great way to generate traffic.

Depending on your business, you could offer classes, demonstrations, or field trips that fit in nicely with your establishment. Charge for the activity or promote it free of charge-what's ever appropriate for your industry.

I've seen this done successfully with craft stores, woodworking supply stores, bakeries, orchards, farms-just to name a few. Think of fun weekend things you'd like to do with your children or grandchildren (if you have them), and offer the experience to your customer. If you promote it through community announcement venues on television, radio, web sites, and the local paper, I think you'll be surprised by the turnout.

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