So, about a month or so ago I went to the Christmas Parade. On the way back I took a side street to avoid the large crowd and came across Belbins grocery.
Everyone talks about what a fantastic store Belbins is so I decided to go in to pick up a bottle of water and was pleased to find that the hype was deserved. It was small store, packed with the essentials and fresh baked goods. The staff was friendly and eager to help. I paid for my water and snatched up their flyer on the way out the door.
It was flipping through this flyer that i discovered two things: One, You could order your groceries by phone or on line for pick up. Two, For an additional charge they would deliver groceries.
I had heard of other places doing this before but I hadn't been aware of any place in the city doing it! I asked my townie friends and they said its the best service ever. Apparently its very popular with the old folks as well.
Here's where my thinking started kicking in. I live outside the Belbins service area. I live amongst the middle class to the super-redonkulously rich. Most of home are young mothers, busy business folk or retirees.
I think this would be an excellent business model to adopt in my area...I just have no idea where to start with it.
So, any ideas?
Everyone talks about what a fantastic store Belbins is so I decided to go in to pick up a bottle of water and was pleased to find that the hype was deserved. It was small store, packed with the essentials and fresh baked goods. The staff was friendly and eager to help. I paid for my water and snatched up their flyer on the way out the door.
It was flipping through this flyer that i discovered two things: One, You could order your groceries by phone or on line for pick up. Two, For an additional charge they would deliver groceries.
I had heard of other places doing this before but I hadn't been aware of any place in the city doing it! I asked my townie friends and they said its the best service ever. Apparently its very popular with the old folks as well.
Here's where my thinking started kicking in. I live outside the Belbins service area. I live amongst the middle class to the super-redonkulously rich. Most of home are young mothers, busy business folk or retirees.
I think this would be an excellent business model to adopt in my area...I just have no idea where to start with it.
So, any ideas?