Alright, let’s gab about sellin’ them face creams and lipsticks on that there internet thingy. Folks call it “online,” sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ but a big ol’ market, just like the town square back in the day, only bigger, way bigger.
First off, whatcha sellin’? You gotta know what you got ‘fore you can sell it, right? Is it face goop to make ya look young again? Or maybe some fancy paint for yer lips and eyes? Like that Avon lady used to sell, remember her? Always had them little samples. Yeah, so, figure out what kinda pretties you got. Is it good stuff? Does it work? Don’t try sellin’ snake oil, now. People ain’t dumb, they’ll figure it out.
- Got creams?
- Got powders?
- Got smell-good stuff?
Now, where ya gonna sell it? You can’t just stand on the corner yellin’ about yer lotions, can ya? You need a spot online. Folks call it a “website” or somethin’. Like a little shop, but in the computer. You can get someone to make it purdy for ya, put up some nice pictures. Make sure it ain’t hard to look at. And make sure folks can find it, ya hear? Gotta tell them Google feller where you are, so when someone types in “best face cream,” your little shop pops up. That’s what them young folks call “SEO”. Sounds complicated, but it just means makin’ sure folks find ya.
Okay, so you got yer stuff, you got yer shop. Now, how much ya gonna charge? Don’t be greedy now, but don’t give it away neither. Gotta make a livin’, right? See what other folks are charigin’ for the same kinda stuff. And don’t forget, you gotta buy them creams and lipsticks yourself before you can sell ‘em. And gotta pay for the shippin’ too. So, figure all that in, and then add a little bit on top. That’s yer profit, see?
Now, how ya gonna get folks to yer shop? Can’t just sit there waitin’ for ‘em to show up, can ya? You gotta holler a bit! Tell yer friends, tell yer neighbors. Put up a sign, well, not a real sign, but a picture online. Folks call it “advertisin’.” You can put it on them Facebook things, or that Instagram, where all the young folks are sharin’ pictures. Show ‘em how good yer stuff is. Maybe get some pretty young gal to put it on her face and take a picture. That always works, them young gals are purdy.
But listen here, you gotta be straight with folks. Don’t go tellin’ ‘em yer wrinkle cream will make ‘em look like they’re twenty again if it don’t. That ain’t right. And if they don’t like what they bought, let ‘em send it back. Be nice to ‘em. Good word of mouth is better than any fancy advertisin’, ya hear? If folks like ya, they’ll come back, and they’ll tell their friends. That’s how ya build a business, see? One happy customer at a time.
And don’t forget, the government likes to stick their nose in everythin’. There’s rules about sellin’ this kinda stuff, gotta be legal like. Make sure you ain’t breakin’ no laws. Go talk to someone who knows about that stuff, a lawyer or somethin’. Don’t wanna end up in jail just for sellin’ some face cream, right?
This here cosmetics industry, it’s a tough one. Lots of folks sellin’ the same kinda stuff. So you gotta be better. Better stuff, better prices, better service. And ya gotta keep at it. Don’t give up if it ain’t easy at first. Nothin’ worth doin’ is easy, that’s what my old pappy used to say. And make sure them products are good, top quality. Ain’t no point sellin’ garbage, no one’s gonna buy it twice.
Think about what makes your stuff special. Maybe it’s made with all natural stuff, from the garden maybe. Or maybe it’s got some secret ingredient that makes it work better than the rest. Whatever it is, tell folks about it! Make ‘em want it. And don’t be afraid to try new things. If somethin’ ain’t workin’, try somethin’ else. That’s how ya learn, see?
So, there ya have it. That’s how ya sell them pretties online, accordin’ to this old gal. It ain’t rocket science, just common sense. Be honest, be fair, and work hard. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll make a little somethin’ of yerself. To sell cosmetics online, you just gotta be smart about it. And don’t forget, a smile and a kind word go a long way. Even online.
