Well, I suppose you’re thinking ‘what are the big ideas’. It’s all very well writing a blog about taking over the world but let us in on the secret.
What are the big ideas?
Clearly, I’m not going to give too much away. I’m sure I can trust you but what about the next chap. He may look like butter wouldn’t melt but the shifty eyes give the game away.
So for now here’s a brief summary. If you want to know more … or better still if you want to invest, you’ll have to get in touch.
Business Network:
Whether you’re in business for yourself or representing a larger organisation the choice of business networking groups can seem limitless. Online, offline, industry-based, international or local. BNI, BRE, Ecademy, Linked-In or just the local Chamber of Commerce.
With so much choice where do you start?
The Business Mix has at its start point an overview of as many network groups as possible. Whilst these ‘listings’ are what sets The Business Mix apart from other networks, there are some very substantial plans that will gradually turn the web site into a global business resource to compliment the networking actvities of our members and visitors.
Social Community:
Online social groups are big business. Myspace, You Tube and others have grown very rapidly and in some cases commanded huge prices when sold. Yet I believe there is a huge opportunity to develop an online community with a different target market and with many of the features that have become so popular on other community sites.
I have clear ideas about this project but as yet there is no public face to it.
Greeting Cards
Very traditional I know and probably not something that immediately grabs the attention but greeting cards are big business – over £1bn sales in the UK annually. But I hear you say, every one who can draw or paint brings out a range of cards so why would yours be any better.
Well, I can’t draw or paint, so this range is definitely not traditional but it does tap into a well established market for other activities which would translate well onto cards and make greeting cards much more ‘interactive’ rather than just display items for the mantlepiece.
Advertising – A New Media
I’m not going to say too much here as the product already exists. It is however used in a way that I believe is not the real opportunity. The business model that I have in mind would turn this product into a global money-spinner.
There are other ideas as well. Some not as scalable or global in their application but still capable of generating good returns and being a lot of fun.
And as time goes by I’m sure there will be others. Too many of them!
