I am working on my business degree and must write a business plan for one of my courses. We have the freedom to dream up any business, so I decided to make mine firearms related. Would appreciate everyone's response on the "rough" plan and whether there would be a niche market for the business concept.
The Very Rough Plan:
A gun accessory, and possibly gunsmithing, business that specializes in 10mm and 9x23 cartridges. The focus would be oriented towards 1911-style pistols, but would also offer products for other pistol designs. The initial offerings would include generic gun parts and well as those aimed at 10mm and 9x23 (barrels, springs, magazines, brass, bullets, reloading dies, etc.). From these beginnings, I would like to be responsive to market demand for other specialty products for these pistols and calibers. From the gunsmithing side, initially start with conversion projects and build up to custom firearms. The business would be mailorder/internet based, so I can reduce overhead and provide very competitive prices.
I have posted on Pistolsmith.com and already received a could comments. One being an orientation towards hunting applications and 6"-7" longslides.
All comments would be greatly appreciated.
The Very Rough Plan:
A gun accessory, and possibly gunsmithing, business that specializes in 10mm and 9x23 cartridges. The focus would be oriented towards 1911-style pistols, but would also offer products for other pistol designs. The initial offerings would include generic gun parts and well as those aimed at 10mm and 9x23 (barrels, springs, magazines, brass, bullets, reloading dies, etc.). From these beginnings, I would like to be responsive to market demand for other specialty products for these pistols and calibers. From the gunsmithing side, initially start with conversion projects and build up to custom firearms. The business would be mailorder/internet based, so I can reduce overhead and provide very competitive prices.
I have posted on Pistolsmith.com and already received a could comments. One being an orientation towards hunting applications and 6"-7" longslides.
All comments would be greatly appreciated.