Subscription boxes are a win-win-win. The consumer wins because they get tremendous value, convenience and mystery. The subscription box companies win because their production costs are low and they get tons of free promotion through reviews on Youtube. The companies whose products are featured in the monthly boxes win because their products don’t have to compete for shelf space in big stores and get major exposure from being delivered directly to excited consumers across the globe and also from box reviews on Youtube.

We explored the latest retail craze: monthly subscription boxes from PopWonders. You can now choose from hundreds of boxes filled with premium samples from major brands that get delivered right to your door each month for as low as RM30. Go check it out now!

The Ultimate Side Hustle: Starting a Subscription Business

When most of us think of a side hustle, we think of e-commerce, copywriting or other single-serving offerings.

These projects can be great, but the reality is they can also be highly unpredictable. Sales can dry up and writing gigs can disappear.

For those who want a sustainable side hustle with dependable recurring revenue,there’s a new model making noise: subscription commerce built around monthly boxes.

A Growing Trend

Since 2011, these have emerged as a lucrative lifestyle business with tons of consumer interest:

Nick’s Notes: This chart comes from Google Trends, a free tool you can use to see the interest in a given topic over time.

This idea is taking off. More and more people are searching, finding and starting their own subscriptions for necessities, gifts, or monthly surprises from shoes to underwear to video game swag.

How Subscription Businesses Work

Technically, a subscription business is anything featuring a recurring, automatic payment. In this post we’re talking specifically about subscription boxes, or crates.

The business works like this: Subscribers receive a shipment of goods relating to a common theme on a regular schedule (usually monthly).

Birchbox, for example, sends a few sample-size personal care products and gadgets to entice subscribers to purchase the regular version, whereas BarkBox sends treats for dogs and their owners.

The field is exactly as wide as you can imagine.

Since 2011, hundreds of new subscription boxes have been started, and some have become multi-million dollar businesses, like Birchbox, Barkbox, Dollar Shave Club, Ipsy – the list goes on.

What it Takes to Start a Subscription Box

What’s more interesting is that the majority of subscription businesses, even the most successful ones, are now started on the side. Today, it’s easier than ever to validate your idea with a prelaunch and quickly start up a subscription business that turns a profit.

Best of all, because of the standardized customer experience, purchasing and shipping are predictable and customer service is simplified – all you need to focus on is the fun part of choosing what you’ll offer subscribers.

By lining up suppliers, planning and understanding how to finesse pre-launch publicity, you can get a great idea boiling over before you’ve ever spent a dime. And best of all, you’ll require very few subscribers to turn a profit, since projecting your box demand means you’re only ever buying what you need.

While technically this model has been around for centuries, it’s only recently become possible to start a subscription business with such low initial outlay and minimal time investment. That’s because you can connect with customers and suppliers easier than ever before, virtually sample the merchandise, and make and automate payments.

Plus, what makes it such a great side hustle is that with just a few smart choices at the outset, most of the “work” is also the fun part: Choosing what you’ll offer your subscribers every month.

What Could You Offer?

Because your subscriber list can start so small and still turn a profit, subscription boxes have a growing reputation for incredible specificity.

For instance, GHOST Spice Supply sends a monthly selection of small-batch spice blends along with some meal ideas and recipes, while Wrestle Crate sends a monthly box full of professional wrestling-themed t-shirts, toys, autographs and other goodies.

Case Study #1: Hustle & Grind

WHAT THEY DID RIGHT

• Like many successful subscription service geniuses, the men behind Hustle & Grind knew exactly what their target subscribers wanted in a subscription. By taking their passion and understandingtheir own needs as customers first, the H&G team was able to create the perfect mix of style and necessity for a winning subscription box.
• Canny use of third-party companies for box design and printing, free apps for infrastructure and logistics, and forming early partnerships for site and branding design show that smart planning can put those early days to use. A great side hustle uses every advantage it can get, cutting corners without cutting quality, moving fast and picking the right partners and freelancers to outsource the speedbumps. Why reinvent the wheel when you can pay someone on Fiverr or similar sites who’s already a pro.
• H&G’s greatest weapon, though, is probably their use of social media. By studying and understanding the best ways to use Buffer, Latergram and other social free scheduling apps, the team was able to supercharge the use they were getting out of Google Docs and Sheets, Slack and Basecamp for team management, and their merchant account with Cratejoy.

Case Study #2: BattlBox

One well-known side project, the BellyBox, famously outgrew its part-time hobbyist roots to become a full-scale operation.

Outdoorsman Daniel Dabbs took his love of camping, hunting, and survivalist gear, and turned it into a four-tiered subscription service (the highest tier includes a Knife of the Month!) with two spinoff subscription boxes and fourteen employees—and the original team is currently transitioning out of their old jobs and into full-time work on this one-time side hustle.

WHAT THEY DID RIGHT

• They weren’t afraid to price high for premium merchandise: Many merchants fall off here, misjudging their margins or underestimating what the market will bear.
• They dynamically responded to customer needs: BellyBox designed their fourth tier after a few months of rapid growth revealed that most subscribers wanted the most expensive available version, every month.
• BellylBox continually updated their approach to shipping, pricing and the rest: They understand that optimization goes beyond “best practices,” and never stops changing with the market as new opportunities arise.
• They did in-depth pre-launch research: By getting in the heads of their target customers, they were able to find out what products they’d love and anticipate questions. In addition, they mapped out their entire workflow from procurement to delivery, forming strong relationships with vendors and coming up with a strong design and sense of branding.

These were all pieces of the puzzle BellyBox considered before sending out their first invite. It formed a foundation for all the success that followed.

Next Steps

While the initial outlay and time management are negligible for starting a subscription business, the rapid growth that’s possible can come with its own challenges. For example, finding a place to store your stock once the orders outgrow your workspace is the most common complaint. (But any of us would count ourselves lucky if the problem with our side hustle became too much demand.)

All our GentleMBox monthly products will not be repeating. No item will ever be same. The box’s products will be better and better each month.

Stylish Designer Sunglasses

The best option for affordable and easy eyewear for men. A classic design with UV400 protection lenses and black frames. The lens material is polycarbonate, which is a very durable yet clear material. The distinct shape is paired with the trendy K-pop fashion style on the sculpted temples. The square silhouette coupled with aviator double bar gives this new shape a vintage classy feel.

The standard sunglasses are optimal for active people who want to have that extra protection from sun and look stylish. Keep your eyes protected without paying any extra.

Volcanic Lava Stone Bracelet

This premium quality men’s bracelet features 8mm volcanic lava stone beads accented with 8mm Larvikite (Black Moonstone) and hardwood spacers. This bracelet will take your attire to a next level whether you wear it daily or just for special occasions.They offer more than just an aesthetic lava bead bracelet beauty. 

Lava Rock (also known as Basalt) is an intense mineral that forms when gasses in magma begin to solidify and harden into rock. Lava Stone is easily the oldest stone, a grounding stone that strengthens one’s connection to Mother Earth. Volcanic lava stone known for its qualities of strength and clarity. It’s believed to provide strength and courage (physical and mental) when facing difficult situations. 

Traditionally, lava bead jewellery is said to have lava rock healing properties and they keep people warm in cold climates. These volcanic stones have made their journey, straight from the earth’s core, they are associated with spirituality and universality. 

Luxury Pocket Cologne

Founded in 1994, JM has created some of the most celebrated perfumes in the fragrance industry and its timeless and elegant scents evoke British charm and humour. 

These luxury cologne samples are in 20ml spray bottle, which is great for traveling and handy in your pocket or bag. Perfect for travel in a carry-on bag, now freshen up on the go. Whether keep them in the car, or use after work-outs, this pocket perfume is ready to on-the-go anywhere. 

Synonymous with British style, these luxury cologne is an unisex scents essential part of any discerning fragrance lover’s collection.

Cross Pendant Stainless Steel Necklace

For the man of faith a sleek and minimalist stainless steel black cross necklace. Rise higher with our Black Cross Necklace cast in stainless steel. Great quality and sturdy pendant for this versatile striking yet simple cross necklace is bang on trend and style. 

Associated most closely with Christ’s crucifixion, the cross symbol pre-dates modern times, and was used by Egyptians as a hieroglyph meaning to protect, guard, or avenge. May you be strong as the cross. Express your faith with a design that complements your style. 

Classic Square Pocket Handkerchief

This wonderful men’s handkerchief is crafted from meticulously 100% organic cotton, which make them naturally soft, moisture-wicking, hypoallergenic, and antibacterial. Cotton is the perfect handkerchief material. It is more durable, absorbent and hypoallergenic. Better for your nose, better for the planet. 

The vintage look, stylish and classic handkerchief are suitable for daily use or special occasions. Perfect for gentlemen who enjoys a classic hankie. Every handkerchief is selected elaborately. They’re not just fashionable – they’re functional. 

A classic with a contemporary twist: Dressing like a gentleman is simple. All you need is a stylist pocket square. The classic plaid pattern will add a touch of style of formal and casual ensembles alike. 

Vintage Wooden Bow Tie

An eye-catcher at every event: so special a wooden bow tie might be, it is possible to wear it on every occasion. Show style: whether elegant in a suit or casual in jeans, you can wear a wooden bow tie in every life situation. 

Express your style and be different, but always yourself! With this wooden bow tie you express your individuality. Nature is important to us: our wooden bow ties are produced through up-cycling and are therefore environmentally sustainable.

Our bow tie is what all the cool kids are wearing. It’s denim centrepiece along with the striking grain and colour of the Canary will add that extra dose of dandy to your outfit. We promise this wooden bow tie definitely won’t let you down.

Multipurpose Card Protector Holder

This multipurpose card holder is a stylish case for people who look for the best of modernity. With aluminum metal material and RFID blocking technology, it prevents ID theft stealing electronic data from your cards. Simple and fashion design, quick and easy access to your cards, designed to open in speed and secure way. Compact and durable. 

Slim, sleek, secure and light weight protector for all of your everyday carries. Perfectly fits in pockets of any kind to carry around. Six expandable pockets designed to store money, business card, credit card, ID card and any other cards in it. It comes with steel lock and is water resistant. 

3D Printed Banana Hipster Socks

Slip into a pair of these fun and fruity banana socks! These socks make the bright yellow bananas practically pop right off the socks! Vivid colours suitable for every outfit, especially for people who are not afraid to show their socks.

Made from cosy combed cotton, these socks feel comfortable all day long – as well as making your outfit super-stylish and crisp. You won’t be able to keep your feet off them! 

This tropical fruit sock, match lovely fruit design on simple colour of black, as if to smell fresh fruit sweet. Look good with simple sneakers. Put it on and you’ll be a gentle fruit guy. Comfortable and high qualitysocks, knitted from skin friendly material.

BONUS GIFTS

Men’s Fashion eMagazine

Mind Control Techniques eBook

ALL ABOVE ITEMS ARE INSIDE YOUR MONTH 1 SUBSCRIPTION BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LittleBello is a monthly subscription service for moms who want to discover and save on the best and unique products for themselves, their babies and their homes. We offer customizable monthly boxes tailored to pregnancy, new baby, toddlers and beyond. 

Our objective is to pampering mothers who are doing the hard work during their pregnancy. We want to make them happy throughout their pregnancy period

OUR COMMITMENT

LittleBello is committed to deliver and promote products and brands that share our values. Every product in our monthly box meets our rigorous product standards. We also committed to giving back to the society – LittleBello pledges to donate 1% of all product sales to worthy charitable organization. For 2020, our pledge will support the OrphanCare Foundation.

PRODUCT STANDARD

In LittleBello, we carries a range of product categories so the standards for their selection vary by category. Our products are organic, non-toxic, chemical-free and child safety certified that have been used and handpicked by mothers.