Vital Information:

Start-up Investment:

Low - $2000 (advertising costs)

High - $20,000 (includes a van)

Break-even time Two weeks to one year

Estimate of Annual Revenue and Profit: Revenue $15,000 - $1 million (solo at low end, with employees at high end)

Profit (Pre-tax ) $12,000 - $500,000

Food for Thought (and Profit)

In this age of two-income families, it is a rarity to find a woman who has time to manage both her career and her home with the finesse that she would like.

As the number of frozen meals and fast food restaurants multiply, families are becoming increasingly dependent on them.

Consequently, people are consuming substantial amounts of "empty calories". The result? ... obesity. Another? Children with behavioral problems.

On the flip side, people are becoming more aware of the value of "whole foods" as opposed to prepackaged.

Not only families with busy parents use "Personal Grocery Shoppers, but executives use them also.

With technology advancing as rapidly as it is... executives are increasingly required to produce more projects given the same amount of time. They simply don't have the time to go to the grocery store and carefully choose healthy foods.

Don't forget about the elderly and those with physical challenges. Many Senior's as well as others who are physically challenged require "Grocery Shopping" services.

Also, consider Adult Family Homes and Foster Homes. Often, it is difficult for care providers to schedule in time to grocery shop.

I've learned that with both Adult Family Homes as well as with Foster Homes, that the care provider's are required to have a liscenced person remain with clients in the event that the care provider needs to leave the home...Obviously, a hidden cost.

Keep in mind that there are NUMEROUS Adult Family Homes and Foster Homes that are run by couples as well as singles. Contrary to popular thought, most of these homes are small operations.

You can contract with Foster Homes and Adult Family Homes and do the shopping for them.

How can you Cash in on the Grocery Shopping Business?

Grocery shopping is one of the newest and potentially lucrative services now being offered to the American consumer. Why not capitalize on this ever increasing industry?

Who, What, Where...

There are many different types of grocery-shopping services popping up all over the country. Some are attached to large supermarket chains; a division of the parent company or someone leasing space as a concession.

At the other end of the spectrum are homemakers, singles, and college students who Earn a living by doing the grocery shopping for others.

Benefits To Owning A Home Based Grocery Business