Natural bath sponge - growing luffa cylindrica

Description: The luffa bath sponge is a vegetable grown especially for its decorative purpose rather than for its consumption. Besides the decorative aspect, it was observed that after drying the core of the vegetable it has properties very similar to a sponge bath (absorption and appearance). Thus, this natural bath sponge has become very popular in many countries, considering unlike the synthetic bath sponge, it has beneficial qualities for the skin, such as
removing dead cells on its surface. This product can also be transformed into a bio soap, which consists of embedding into the luffa sponge an all natural soap.
               For optimal growth conditions, cylindrical loofah needs a lot of light and heat, but excess water is not indicated.
Resources needed: - availability of land for starting the culture
                                 - Acquisition  of luffa seeds
                                - Tools needed for drying, slicing and packaging the final product
Pros: - Natural products are increasingly sought
                 - Vegetable sponge is very easy to produce, Luffa is dried and then sliced ​​according to the desired size
                 - Selling price of the final product is quite high
Cons: - Impediments in the growth process of the plant

Conclusions: In a market that is moving increasingly towards more natural products, this product can prove to be a success.

Vertical gardens

Description: Vertical Gardens are made from ​​floral decorations on the walls of the houses, in some "pockets" made ​​of waterproof material. The main advantage is that it does not take up as much space as a horizontal arrangement in pots would occupy. The concept has already appeared in many countries and in some areas it has already proved to be a success. Once you
have obtained the waterproof material, holes are made on the wall, then you have to set these waterproof "nests", add soil and plant the plants you want. One such service is charged per vertical garden square meter and prices are based on size and rarity of the plants that will be planted. Here you can see an example of how to set up this garden:

Resources needed: - documentation regarding the materials
                              - Importing waterproof  "nests" or a similar insulating material

                              - Creation of a model gardens portfolio to work with
                              - Promotion of the service (on/offline)
                                                    
Pros: - Small investment
       - There seems to be a big enough interest for such arrangements
     - Customer advantages: space saving, much more aesthetic than conventional pots, waterproof material prevent water leaking on the surfaces of wall or furniture in the room.
      - A very easy making process
Cons: - if there is good and effective advertizing, this business does not have disadvantages
Conclusion: It is a business with a small investment; the profit is directly proportional to the involvement, interest and promotion of the service.

Magnetic business cards

Description: This product, relatively new on the market, proved to be more effective than traditional cards, not only does it have a longer life, but they also produce a visual advantage in respect to the old cards. For your customers this product can bring a profit in addition to the activities they carry out. The making process is simple, consisting of printed cards listed applied on a magnetic foil sticker (which can be ordered from the internet). On international sites such
magnetic cards are sold for about 0,5 euro/card.
      Here you can see the advantages of magnetic cards:
Resources needed: - professional printer
                                - Self-adhesive magnetic sheet
                                - Product promotion
                                - Some knowledge of design
                               - Practice a lot to obtain an effective commercial aspect
Pros: - the investment is insignificant
                 - If the product is implemented and promoted right, the profits are considerable
                 - The characteristics of this type product creates many advantages over the traditional cards
Cons: - if the quality of the making process is repsected, this product does not have disadvantages
Conclusion: It is a product that can easily make it on the market, with important advantages on its side. Profits can be obtained with a very small investment.