Hello.Im an aviation enthusiast and currently a student pilot.I have always loved to do business also as part time venture whenever possible.I order aviation accessories such as aircraft models for decor ,brand coffee mugs with aviation touch,clothings branded with aviation pictures and many more,i resale them with a profit.Currently i deal with small scale and i market the commodities amongst a few people but i have anticipated a tremendous growth in demand from many other people in the airport and online marketing in jiji.co.ke, through friendship referrals but i lack the capital to inject into the business and make it the dream business i think of.I stock commodities at home and deliver my orders within Nairobi ,i also send as packages to other parts of the country.I would like to grow and open a shop in Nairobi.In the future i would like to own a branding machine which will make items readily available on demand instead of using a third party which causes delays and reduction in net profits.I also intend to grow my business and make it a big pilot shop where we sell not only do small scale sales but also do wholesale supply of items such as;small decor items aviation attire ,navigation aid gadgets ,maps and aviation study materials.I really appreciate each and everyone's support and commit to support other entrepreneurs to grow too.Be blessed!
My pilot shop business sells aviation-related products and services to pilots and aviation enthusiasts. These products include aviation headsets, navigation tools, and flight bags, among others.
To generate profits, i use a combination of different strategies. One way is that i offer a variety of products at competitive prices, attracting a large customer base. Another way is providing excellent customer service, building loyalty and repeat business. Additionally, i offer services such as pilot training related consultations and aircraft rental connections for recreational purposes, generating revenue through those channels as well.
Overall, the key to generating profits in my pilot shop business is to offer a diverse range of high-quality products and services, and to provide exceptional customer service. My first capital was from my savings.
The business that i run is what my passion falls into.At times i struggle to make ends meet but i have never given up on it.Initially ,i struggled paying bills especially Shop rent until i dicovered that i don't need a physical shop for my business.Since then i have started to realize that budgetting my business finances has been realistic and i don't struggle to cover the expenses.The only issue i face is the higher rates of custom taxes of imported goods not to mention the delayed delivery time of which has really agfected my sales for the past few months.In order to curb this challenge i have decided to stock extra quantities of each commodity at a time.I have tried my best to access credit from various platforms mostly borrowings from family im order to afford enough stock importation.This will help me nit experience the gap of availability of goods and customer demands.The funds raised from this platform will go to my inventory in full.
I strongly believe that my sales will improve and customer consistency will also be noticed .The proceeds of my sales will most of it go to my savings to complete my Multiengine and instrument rating course that will allow me get a stable career beside business.I will easily support my family members and the community by nuturing young aviators especially financially in the future.Thank you so much to Zidisha family for making everyone's life better through empowering our small business that faces many funding challenges .Together we shall all make dreams come true!