Sorry for failing this shared article last week as I did articles on business every weekend because I encountered blog challenges as I was told to improve this blog. However, there are 500, 000 visitors in this country, Nigeria or over parts of this world waiting to grace this international event or this world stock trade event on this month, November. Are you a manufacturer, a producer, or distributor, retailer, an investor, etc? Do you want to enjoy discount sale offers in this event? There are 20 hot opportunities wait for you to take advantage of this fair.
For Nigeria, there is one city which is taken place on 4th of this month, November, with activities running till 13th November, 2011. That is the Lagos International Trade Fair. One of the major historic events Nigerians and Lagosians in particular will be trooping to attend this annual Lagos International Trade Fair. This Lagos Fair is being organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The fairs which are clearly staged with the support and cooperation of the Federal and State Governments covers all aspects of business and economic activities in Nigeria. It offers a unique exposition platform for manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, retailers, distributors and users of a wide rang of goods and services as well as providing opportunities for investment and trade promotion.
Where is it? It is International Trade Fair Complex at Lagos-Badary Expressway. Even if you are outside this country, you can take advantage of this exhibition by attending there with your products. Don’t miss this fair if you want to make money from this exhibition.
Here are different business ideas you can leverage on to make cash now and even after the fairs:
Opportunity 1: Manufacturers’ Representatives
Do you know that hundreds of manufacturers, both local and foreign, have always graced the trade fair? Well, you can be sure they will be available and looking for people’s integrity, who can work with them as representatives, especially in states where their presence is yet be fell. So, if you are lucky to be one of their sole representatives home and abroad, then this will always translate into cash for you. All you need to do is to prepare yourself to meet with them at this trade fair.
Opportunity 2: Introduce Your New Products
Are you looking for a way to launch that new product of yourself? Then you have a big opportunity to introduce your new products to a lot of Nigerian (and or foreign) consumers. You even have an opportunity to get feedback. Many brands never miss on this opportunity annually.
Opportunity 3: Dispose Old Stock
If you are looking for a good place to dispose old stock of products, then consider the opportunity the fairs afford you. Rather than a total loss, many producers and manufacturers are leverage on the trade fair to sell off old stock, to make little margin on old stock in order to make room for new stock.
Opportunity 4: Meet Importers and Exporters
If you are looking for a way to network or contact local and foreign importers of goods, then you should be at the exhibition. Scores of importers will be looking out for those who have what it talks and get supplies from them. Also, exporters will be in search of those who can supply them with products. They can export. If you are a small producer of any our made-in-Nigerian, then consider attending the trade fair.
Opportunity 5: Make Discount Purchase
There would be loads of discount sales at the trade fair, so if you run a boutique, mini-items store or a retail business, then this is your chance to buy in bulk at considerable discounts and resell for huge profit margins at this coming fair. I just read a newscaster’s subtitle announced today that US, China and other foreign parts of the world will participate in Lagos International (world stock) Trade Fair. Go take advantage of this event by attending there.
Opportunity 6: Generate A List
For those who know the power of list-building in business, here is your opportunity because with list generate after the fair is over, you can reach callers much. A list always guarantees you have potential cash coming along the way.
Opportunity 7: Get Investors
There are hundreds of Nigerians who are looking for one business idea or the other they can invest in, either solely or jointly. The fair affords them platform to search out the investments they can do. You can only be discovered if you find your way to the fairs.
Opportunity 8: Partnerships
Producers, manufacturers will need to partner with those who have what it takes to help supply their goods to end users. If you have creative marketing ideas, then you can always network with scores of companies to discuss partnerships, etc.
Opportunity 9: Artisans
The trade fair (or world stock fair) provides money-making opportunities for scores of smart artisans, e.g exhibitors would need the services of carpenters, welders, tarpaulin providers, etc to assist in construction and dismantling of exhibition.
Opportunity 10: Cab Operators
The trade fair is one of such places where those are into cab business or those who have cars can generate quick cash by conveying thousands of visitors to fro the fair venue. Just position yourself to rake in as much cash as you wish. Those who pick up vans or trucks will also make brisk business conveying exhibitors and visitors with goods to their destination.
Opportunity 11: Demand For Drinks
There is no doubt that it will be brisk business for those into drinks business. Some of the drinks that will be in demand include water, soft drinks, beverage drinks, ice cream, yoghurt, etc. Visitors cannot do anything without these because drinking restores their lost energy and boost their energy. Then if you are into this drink business as a retailing distributor or a retailer, this is your chance to attend this annual fair.
Opportunity 12: Food Vendors
You should be sure there would be demand for food because a proverb said ‘A hungry man is an angry man’. You can not make fun with a man that has an empty stomach. So, if you are into food business, then you should begin to fold your sleeves to attend to loads of Fair visitors and maybe exhibitors who will be calling on you to fill their tummies.
Opportunity 13: Printers
There will be huge demand for the services of creative printers. Many of the exhibitors will be giving out product handbills, brochures, customized packaging bags, etc to visitors at the trade fair. If you are into printing business, this is one big opportunity to swell your bank account. You need to visit the Trade Fair venue before it commences to see if you could find a few exhibitors doing construction work on their stand.
Opportunity 14: Bulk SMS Operators
If you are into the business of providing bulk SMS services, then there is money to be made from this Trade Fair. How? You may ask. A lot of exhibitors may like to send SMS to appreciate callers at their stand.
Opportunity 15: Website Builders
Are you professional website builder? Then you can also make money from this fair by approaching any company and or exhibitor of your choice and let them know you are a website builder. Let them know that you want to offer a website building service. A lot of business owners are yet to have a presence online.
Opportunity 16: Recharge Card Sellers
The trade fair truly provides a huge market for mobile recharge sellers. If you are in this business or want to take advantage of the massive attendance at the fair, all you need is to stock up a lot of recharge cards of all the networks.
Opportunity 17: Plastic Chairs, tables and umbrellas
Visitors will move about the fair, it’s obvious that there would be a need to provide seats for those who may wish to relax at your stand. Visitors who visit eateries, food joints will be sure need seats. If you are a dealer in plastic chairs, table and umbrellas for shade, you will make quick cash.
Opportunity 18: Photographers
Many exhibitors and visitors would not like to forget this international event so soon. Then are you a photographer? This is actually at opportunity to make as much as cash you can make while the fair lasts.
Opportunity 19: Ice Block Makers
Do you have what it takes to produce ice blocks? Then you must find your way to the fair. The fair is all all-day fair. People will like to take cold drinks as explained earlier, especially as the sun will be high during the time that the fair will be holding. So all you need to do if you provide this service is to do a flier so that those who sell drinks can reach you.
Opportunity 20: Music And DJ service Providers
One of the strategies exhibitors will employ to attract visitors to their stands is with music which, most of the time, is supplied by DJS. If you are a provider of music for events, then you should leverage on this business event to make your quick cash.
I drop this article. I hope you enjoy this article. Good luck as you advantage this offer. Any question or comment? You are welcome to this box below.
