ForumsInternet/eCommerce

Up to All Forums

This Question is Answered

1 "correct" answer available (5 pts) 3 "helpful" answers available (4 pts)

7 Replies Last post: Aug 1, 2008 10:59 AM by DavTri

Need your help brainstorming new products

Jul 31, 2008 3:52 PM

b2btech 29 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

I wanted to see if you and I could have fun with this task. I'm looking for some new products to sell on my eCommerce website and want to give you the requirements and see how many ideas you can come up with. Here are the requirements for the new product(s).

1.) I want a product that I can sell to other businesses (B2B).
2.) I want a product that is consumable, meaning that the customer needs a constant supply of it. (repeat business)
3.) Must be dropship friendly.
4.) Must be appropriate for a business.
5.) Has to be something that is used on a regular basis.

Those are the requirements. To make things interesting I have already eliminated (computers, ink / toner cartridges, pens, paper, phones, calculators, and coffee). If someone comes up with a terrific idea I will let everyone know. Thanks for your help.

Tags: advertising, marketing, marketing_ideas, advice Report as inappropriate

LUCKIEST 8,136 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

1. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Jul 31, 2008 4:01 PM

Need your help brainstorming new products

I do NOT like the idea of giving you idea. (NOT FUN)
Lets turn it around and put the ball in your court.

Develop a Business and Marketing Plan.

Visit SCORE, They have terrific ideas.

Good luck, LUCKIEST

Report as inappropriate

HAARK58 15 posts since
Apr 28, 2008

2. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 8:41 AM

B2B...I think most of the people here are entrepreneurs looking for opportunities, not giving them. I would only presume that most of the folks here are looking to do the same thing you are hence, the lack of brainstorming effort.

Report as inappropriate

caffeinated 180 posts since
Apr 29, 2008

3. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 10:00 AM

Hi b2btech,

I took a look at your website and you provide weighing solutions correct? How about expanding to packaging and shipping materials, i.e. boxes and envelopes of various sizes, packaging tape, postage machines, foam, packaging peanuts, bubble wrap...

best of luck and let us know how things turn out

-caffeinated

Report as inappropriate

b2btech 29 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

4. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 10:46 AM

in response to: caffeinated

caffeinated,

Thanks for your positive response. That's actually a good idea. Apparently some people have a problem with me asking for input for selecting new products. I know that we are all entrepreneurs but just wanted to see what would happen.

Report as inappropriate

b2btech 29 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

5. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 10:46 AM

in response to: LUCKIEST

yeah

Report as inappropriate

caffeinated 180 posts since
Apr 29, 2008

6. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 10:57 AM

in response to: b2btech

No problem happy to help! Do you market your product to specific industries? Dieting is always a hot topic. Maybe try getting your weighing solutions into retail locations like GNC, any gym and those protein smoothie joints I see popping up everywhere?

Report as inappropriate

DavTri 3 posts since
Jul 25, 2008

7. Re: Need your help brainstorming new products Aug 1, 2008 10:59 AM

I have to admit that I agree with most of the responses so far. I have spent many a sleepless nights trying to come up with the next Kaboom, however if you don't do it yourself then how would you feel reaping the rewards of someone elses idea. Just some food for thought, not trying to criticize anyone here, I believe we could all use a little help. I am loaded with information, but not ideas. If you really want to brainstorm, then please visit my website and drop me an email and I will gladly give advise and any help I can.

Thanks,
DW

Report as inappropriate

Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

Bank of America is not responsible for user posts and other user content appearing on this website and does not endorse or guarantee the perspectives, the advice, the users, the businesses, or the products or services sold by any users or businesses that appear on this website.

ForumsInternet/eCommerce

This Question is Answered

Need your help brainstorming new products

Jul 31, 2008 3:52 PM

More Like This

Most Recent Forum Posts

Legend