Fruit ice is one of the favorite menus to break the fast in the month of Ramadan. Not surprisingly, fruit ice has a promising opportunity so that many people take a turn by opening a fruit ice business. Quoted from IDX Channel, one of the fruit ice businessmen, Sitianingsih Naning, admitted that she only sells fruit ice during Ramadan. She does this to earn extra income during the fasting month. It has been 3 years in a row that Naning has opened a fruit ice business in the month of Ramadan. She explained that she sells fruit ice because this drink is in high demand. In addition, making fruit ice is very easy with not so much capital. So, what are the business opportunities for fruit ice in the month of Ramadan? What are the tips to start it? Check it out here.
Fruit Ice Business Opportunities in Ramadan
Opportunities for the fruit ice business in the month of Ramadan are very good and promising. This business is one of the beverage business choices from a mixture of various types of fruit so that many people are interested in pursuing it. Especially in the month of Ramadan, the fruit ice business that has been around for a long time until now is still growing is never empty of consumers. Yes, because as tradition, fruit ice is a drink that is always sought after for takjil to break the fast. In addition to its sweet and refreshing taste, the mixture of fruit in it is also very beneficial for the body. Judging from the large number of enthusiasts, the fruit ice business is very suitable to run both in the village and in the city, ranging from children to adults. To sell it is quite easy because KH Buddy can open a fruit ice business in front of the house, on the side of the highway, crowds, or other strategic locations. The opportunity for a fruit ice business in the month of Ramadan can also be seen from the capital which is not too large, but the profits are tantalizing. Check out the calculations here:
- Number of cups sold in one month: 1,000 cups
- Selling price per cup: IDR 20,000 x 1,000 = IDR 20 million
- Production cost per cup: IDR 7,000 x 1,000 = IDR 7 million
- Monthly fixed costs (rent, electricity, water, etc.): IDR5 million
Total Monthly Profit = Total Monthly Income – Total Monthly Expenses Total Monthly Profit = Rp20 million – (Rp7 million + Rp5 million) Total Monthly Profit = Rp8 million Not bad, the profit from the fruit ice business can be used for mudik pocket money later.
Tips for Starting a Fruit Ice Business in Ramadan
Running a fruit ice business during Ramadan is not difficult. There are several tips that KH pals can do so that your sales are more in demand amid the many people who run similar businesses. Curious, what are they? Here are the tips:
Fresh Fruit Trader Survey
Before starting a fruit ice business, KH Buddy needs to survey fresh fruit traders both in the market and in your immediate area. Look for traders who sell fresh fruits at relatively cheap prices. From this survey, you can determine the estimated basic price of raw materials and capital required. Thus, you can generate a promising profit margin.
Make a Budget Plan
Make a budget plan from the estimated price of fruit in the market along with everything needed. Where to sell this fruit ice, KH Buddy needs to prepare several things such as raw materials, booths, tables, chairs, sealing machines, cups, and so on. By making a budget plan, your business will be more organized and easy to see the results so as not to over budget.
Prepare Business Capital
After making a budget plan, you can see the range of capital for selling fruit ice. This capital can be in the form of goods or money. In the form of money, prepare approximately Rp100 thousand – Rp500 thousand outside of profit to buy raw materials. If the market response is good, you can add more servings of fruit ice.
Look for a Strategic Location
A strategic place or location is an important factor that affects the sales of your fruit ice business. Therefore, you need to find a strategic location to sell. Choose a location that is easily accessible and in a dense neighborhood. A location that is passed by many vehicles can be one of the strategic locations for selling. Not only that, you can also look for locations where many people sell so that the opportunity to get customers will be even greater.
Do Promotion
Promote your fruit ice business massively. You can utilize social media to promote it either through Facebook, Whatsapp, to Instagram. Or you can utilize word of mouth. You can also do branding and offer your products directly to certain places that have the potential to become your fruit ice customers. It does not rule out the possibility that your fruit ice will be flooded with orders for breakfasting packages held in offices or certain ta’lim assemblies. That’s the explanation of the fruit ice business opportunity in Ramadan and the tips to start it. If the tips above have been successfully mastered and KH Friend wants to build the business for the long term, then don’t forget to fulfill the legality documents properly so that the business continues to run. The business legality documents in question such as trademark registration to the DJKI. By having a trademark, your fruit ice business will have its own identity and attract more consumers to buy it.
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Moreover, by having an NPWP, NIB, and business license, it is possible that your fruit ice business will receive funding from the government. Good luck!
KH Contact
Well, for KH Pals who also want to open a fruit ice business in the month of Ramadan, but still do not know what and how the process should be done, including taking care of legal documents, do not hesitate to consult with Kontrak Hukum. No need to worry, because KH pals can do a free consultation about the business and all your data and information are guaranteed to be safe and protected. For more information about free consultation at Kontrak Hukum, please visit KH Services – Starting a Business page .. If you have further questions about other business needs, you can also contact us at Tanya KH, or send a Direct Message (DM) to Kontrak Hukum’s Instagram social media account @kontrakhukum.
