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Be Your Own Boss
The reason to have your own business is obvious. From stay-at-home moms to college students to entrepeneurs, the desire is there,
but what can you do to have your own business? There are thousands of websites wanting you to sell items or
offering an opportunity to start your own business. What we offer is a business,
not a get rich quick scheme. We put together as much as we can to help you on
your way to succeed with your stuff a bear business, but it is still your
business and needs to be cared for to succeed. We help with the website, pay-per-clicks, SEO (search engine optimization - optional), flyers, business cards and more (see essential tools).
A stuff a bear business can be done on a part-time basis to still get full-time pay. You can set your own hours and stay-at-home moms can even involve their children in the business. Kids can lead parties through stuffing a bear or come along as a helper, never needing to be left behind while mom runs her stuff a bear business.
Below are some average sales and profits from our dealers.
Average Retail Price of Bear/Animal - $16.00
Cost Per Bear/Animal - $6.40
Average Price w/Outfit - $23.00
Average Cost Per Bear/Animal w/Outfit - $9.50
 All averages below are based on bear and outfit kit sales.
| Event |
Average Number of Kits |
Average Gross Sales |
Your Cost |
Your Profit |
| Fair |
190 |
$4370.00 |
$1805.00 |
$2565.00 |
| Fundraiser |
70 |
$1610.00 |
$665.00 |
$945.00 |
| Offering donation back per bear/animal - usually $2 per |
- $140.00 |
$805.00 |
| Swapmeet |
115 |
$2645.00 |
$1092.50 |
$1552.50 |
| Birthday Party |
15 |
$345.00 |
$142.50 |
$202.50 |
| Internet Sales |
Varies |
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