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Relatively fresh from the very expensive Holiday season comes Valentine’s Day,
yet another ancient feast day commemorating certain holy Christian
people, with suspiciously pagan undertones and precedences. In
modernity, it is utilized as a day for lovers (and supposedly married
people) to rekindle their romantic fantasies about each other. For the
untethered, it serves as a chance to show their devotion to get into
their... lives.
This
is a day of rose bouquets, chocolates and candies, romantic dinners,
and jam-packed love motels. Like Christmas and Easter, it has been
thoroughly commercialized so as to be more lucrative for those doing the
peddling.
Speaking
of which, how can the small and enterprising business person such as
yourself make a little money on this day of hearts? Here are a few tips:
Card and Note Writer/Songwriter/Director
Not
many have the talent nor time to compose sappy poems and prose to melt
the heart of its recipient. For those with the ability to weave words,
they can offer their services to those in need of some tenderly worded
notes. With the advent of technology, this could transcend over to full
musical compositions, videos, and even entire productions (like say,
flashmobs).
Courier/Messenger/Performer
You
can bundle up the aforementioned writing gig with a personal method of
delivery if you have the confidence to declaim (or even sing) for the
target of the message. Some people are awfully bashful and unable to
express themselves; your advantage is that you are not encumbered by
such emotions since you are a non-intervening third party (keep it that
way or your business will be in jeopardy).
Making Chocolate Hearts and other Valentines Edibles
Love
has always been characterised as sweet (or bitter, depending on who you
ask). This is why chocolates and other such sugary treats have become
part and parcel of the gift giving during Valentines. Those with a knack
for pastries and other confectionaries can leverage their skills on
this occasion by handcrafting sweet creations that people can purchase
for their beloved.
Bouquet Arranging and Delivery
Flowers
are also another hallmark of the day of hearts. Roses, in particular,
are sold in huge quantities all over the world because of Valentine’s
Day. Though there are so many of them sold in the streets and flower
shops all over, the more rare and beautiful blooms are not the easiest
(or cheapest) to come by. The lucky ones with the artistic skills of
flower arranging and a good eye for choosing the best flowers can use
their talents to make some extra cash, composing elaborate bouquets for
their clients, delivering them in a personal fashion if so requested.
Event Organizer/Date Planner
Some
people are ever so busy, even during this romantic holiday. They are so
busy that they cannot allocate enough time to plan, make reservations,
order and purchase all of the items mentioned above to make their
special Valentine’s date with their special someone. Before you cast a
judgemental gaze on one such as this, remember that even married and
working couples celebrate this holiday. Those with the time and the
knowledge of the best spots for dining, dating, and all things in
between can offer their services to the busy lovebirds, assuring that
they have a memorable night, regardless of their busy schedules.
Chaffeur/Coachman
Do
you know how to drive an automobile well? Even an everyday skill such
as this can earn you some extra cash. You may not end up driving limos,
but some couples find it that driving can be stressful and tiring, so
taking that menial chore off their shoulders can enable them to
concentrate on their quality time with their partners.
All
these and many more can be a lucrative source of income during
Valentine’s Day. Do take note that you may end up sacrificing your own
time with your loved one for this (if that’s applicable). If you do have
a significant other, I just hope he/she will understand and be willing
to reschedule your time together on the 15th, instead.
If you find yourself rather good at doing one or more of these things, you could even consider formalizing it and creating a small business
around it, for Valentine’s and other holidays are cyclical, and if you
gain a reputation of providing good products and services fit for the
occasion, your clients will keep coming back and endorse you to their
circles. You might have just found your dream enterprise!
About the Author
Stacey
Thompson is a professional writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and a lover
of weird little animals. She is based in San Diego, California, and is
going out on a group Valentines date with her gal pals at Word Baristas.
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