What is Mini Importation in Nigeria

 

Mini importation is simply a small scale importation business. It is a legit business model where one can buy goods with small capital from other countries and sell in Nigeria at a higher price.

Of course, mini importation doesn’t necessarily mean dealing with the importation of mini goods and products, as the name implies.

Furthermore, to be successful in your mini importation business in Nigeria, you have to plan. Planning will not only keep you organized but from future failure. Having a laid down plan for your mini importation business is vital.

This planning involves:

• Have a good budget for the kind of goods you’re going for.
• Sourcing for hot selling products
• Partnering with the right supplier
• How to handle the refunds

Therefore, as a general rule of thumb, do not buy products that aren’t in high demand, so you can easily make profits. This is very important in the mini importation business.

To Start Mini Importation Business in Nigeria

Basically, below are the things you’ll need to get started with a profitable mini importation business here in Nigeria are as follows:

• A good laptop, desktop or mobile phone.
• Reliable Internet access.
• A working ATM Card(preferably a Naira card or VISA)for most online transactions.
• A reasonable amount of money depends on the order you are placing.
• A valid email address.
• A location or address(NOTE: P.O Box or P.M.B does not qualify as a valid address).

How to Start your Mini Importation Business in Nigeria Today

Certainly, you must have been searching for the easiest steps involved in starting a profitable mini importation business in Nigeria. Right?

Guides to Start a Profitable Mini Importation Business in Nigeria

•  Use Social Media: If you want to sell out fast, you need to leverage social media. Moreover, there are over 99 million internet users in Nigeria according to Statista, hence, there is a huge opportunity to get your brand in front of your target audience. You can use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc to advertise your business.

 

• Geographical Location Advantage: Don’t assume your customers are in the same city. This kind of assumption can hinder your business growth. Therefore, reach out to people near and far, and educate them on your mini importation business. Social media has made this a lot easier.

 

• Local Ecommerce Channels: In Nigeria today, we have local ecommerce platforms that are already popular. Such ecommerce websites include Konga, Jumia etc. Most of them are free to register.