The value that SpendHBD brings both to local businesses and buyers is huge. This is the reason I think of more ways to highlight this value and present it as a powerful reason to make anyone want to be part of SpendHBD. I hereby propose an idea I called Shoppers Konnect Nigeria (ShoKiN), a group shopping initiative which is designed to promote SpendHBD in a special way.
3 Reasons for ShoKiN
Before I go straight into at least 3 reasons why ShoKiN would be a fine and innovative way to promote SpendHBD, let me explain what it is all about.
ShoKiN is simply a network of buyers that Spend HBD as they visit listed shops and businesses. They are actually normal participants of the SpendHBD project in a city. However, what makes it unique is that they periodically shop as a group. So basically, there is at least 1 day in a week when they come together in a group and buy from 1 or 2 listed shops.
I believe that ShoKiN will be an innovative idea to make SpendHBD even more valuable for all participants - both shoppers and businesses. So here are 3 reasons why shopping as a group from time to time would make sense:
- Consistent and repeat purchasing: Shops and businesses need to sell. They want customers that always come back to buy again. This is how a business creates special connection and relationship with buyers. With ShoKiN, there will always be a day in the week when members go back to a shop they have been before as a group to purchase again. Businesses and shop owners would love that consistency and repetitive purchasing.
Besides this, the SpendHBD project wants users to always be consistent in using HBD as their main curency to buy stuffs. After all, shopping is something done regular as home supplies diminish. With ShoKiN, there is a kind of steadiness and consistency in how members buy. Apart from their personal shopping trips, ShoKiN members shop as a group at least once every week. That is how to create some sort of consistency.
- Creating huge sales in one transaction: I vividly remember the day I conducted my first SoendHBD Workshop and 35 persons spent at least $4 each across two shops. It was a massive sales experience for the two shops involved. At the end of the day, they both sold $140 (around 240,000 naira) worth of goods in a space of 1 hour from 35 buyers. For a small business in this part of the world, thats massive sales. Take note that 35 persons bought at once, thats what a group can do when they shop together. And thats another value that ShoKiN would bring.
Now I magine that ShoKiN will rapidly grow in membership. Maybe from a modest number initially to 30, 60, 80, and perhaps, 100 shoppers and more. Such a massive number visiting a string of businesses at a time would create huge sales in a single transaction. Businesses would appreciate it because they exist to sell. Grand Options and Romey Everyday supermarket were similarly overjoyed with the 35 shoppers that came to buy at a time. I am hoping to repeat such experiences both for businesses and shoppers.
One benefit of massive sales is that a shop might give its own price discount because of the bulk purchases from a large crowd. So shoppers have another incentive to buy more.
- Creating the largest buyers network: This is another benefit i thought of for ShoKiN. Shopping could become another vehicle for business networking. Shoppers become close friends and can build great connections. There is always a potential for getting to know people and meeting opportunities when a group comes together. That is another great gain that members of ShoKiN would enjoy.
Another benefit is that it helps to market the SpendHBD project easily. For example when listing a new shop, we can let them know that we will bring them customers. With an organized shopping group, that is very possible and makes sense. Almost every shop would be happy to know that you are bringing them 20 customers next week. So there will be no reason not to start accepting HBD immediately.
Finally, we can implement crowdfunded purchasing of costly items which the group can share between them. Bulk purchases often save money than small-packaged items. So ShoKiN members could decide to pull resources and purchase bags of onions, rice, tomatoes, or other items bulky purchases. Then it will be fairly shared among all contributors. In this way, they are able to leverage the power of a crowd to make purchases that individuals might not be able to fund alone. For this, ShoKiN will likely have its own account for group-funded purchasing in the future.
Finally
There could be other reasons why group shopping might make sense. Maybe I will learn more from the comments that our friends would make on this post. If there is good response, then I will launch ShoKiN sometime next week and we kickoff in full force. I really hope and believe that ShoKiN will deliver results and create a new shopping experience that only a crowd could bring.
What do you think about this idea friends? Are you for ShoKiN? Let me know in the comment section.
I believe this idea is going to make a whole lot of sense. Imagine promising a shop owner to bring in more customers for him and boom, tomorrow you land with 20 person at the spot. What other convincing approach do you need to sign in other businesses around. Just like that day we went to Grand Options and Romey,I remember other business owners coming up to us to request we come and patronise them too. Before you know it, HBD is already making it's way.
It's a really great initiative and I support 100%.
Thats right. A crowd is always going to achieve more than individuals. ShoKiN will give us the opportunity to tap into the power of a crowd. Am sure you want to join it asap.
Yes.
I will definitely love to. Let's go!
Sure, Lets kick off!!!!!
Since yesterday, I've been thinking about this style and thank God you too have also given it a thought. That's impressive.
To me, it's alright. Let's embark into the new idea.
I think it will be a great way to push this project forward. A crowd is always going to be a useful and powerful marketing tool.
Yes, there are millions of shoppers here in Nigeria and this project will go a long way too especially as a group.
You are right! The potential for SpendHBD growth is huge in Nigeria. ShoKiN will make it even better
This conception is massive, I must really commend your tenacity, I sincerely see this network expanding beyond boarders
Sure, I really see big potential in this idea and SpendHBD as well. A united crowd will always achieve a lot more than individuals.
You are sure on point sir I would have really love to run it here but I hope to get a laptop soon
I cant wait to have this start in Uyo. Its another place i believe it will work
Yes I believe so is just the limitation of laptop, I wish is something I could use my phone for it
I will get back to you on this. Lets see if phone will work.
Ok boss
Thanks for the gift Boss I really do appreciate
Thanks too for your input.
Multitude is power.
And there is no more way to show that we are in serious that participating in shokin.
SHOKIN ALL THE WAY
Yes, a crowd will always be better than individuals. So lets join this amazing initiative.
Oh My goodness!! This idea is very acceptable. Shop owners knowing that every week, group of customers will be coming to purchase from them wil make them waiting and accepting Hbd thereby promoting Spend Hbd project. The discount from group purchase and the group joining recourse together to purchase a good's and share fairly among themselves is so amazing. Let's do it together friends.
Thanks for liking this project. I see a lot of potential in it. We can take SpendHBD far and make it look more lovely with this idea. Am sure u go join us
I really love the idea of group shopping! Not only will the sellers benefit by getting more customers and making more sales, but it will also attract a lot of attention to the project. Just like our last group shopping, where so many people were amazed and even expressed interest in joining.
You were there with us. A crowd is always going to draw attention.. This idea is going to become a movement.
Nigeria is a fertile ground for this business idea. Over 200 million people with huge numbers of her people being youth and crypto enthusiasts. Having crypto and real impact on business will be the best adoption and promotion process.
I begged to be a part of this epoch movement.
The potential for crypto adoption in Nigeria is just huge. We are starting a big movement and I will like you to be part of it. Lets push it together
I dig the name and the initiative. It will get many shop owners in your neck of the woods trying to understand HIVE more.
It also makes for good vlogging content.
You are right. We have already done one sample group shopping and it was amazing. I will definitely kick this off, seeing the positive reactions from friends here
I must commend you for conceptualizing this ShoKin project idea. It's very much achievable as there are good use cases you've laid down. I can envision this project mooning in no distant time as more shoppers become part of it. And the business owners will keep on smiling to their wallets, no more banks, hehehe.
Moreover the festive season is around the corner and people, including myself need to shop 🤣. I know you love shopping too so as my boss, I wouldn't mind if you take me out for shopping one of these days. 😜. Even @sammyhive is owning me one shopping spree 😄.
Good thinking, good project. You see this one, you nailed it. I'm ready whenever you're ready to launch
#freecompliments
I told you the last time that a shopping revolution is happening under your feet and you didnt get it. SpendHBD, together with ideas like ShoKiN is going to probably make waves. We will kick off soonest and see how it goes.
Group purchasing is a great idea. If we as a group join forces to shop , we will secure better discount not only that , it will allow us make and keep membership. It is a a welcome development. Let's get started!!!.
You are right. There is power in numbers. So if we shop as a group, it will have lots of benefits as described above. We will kickoff without delay.
Spend HBD project is a game changer, it will benefit both the buyers and the sellers, shoKIN is a good opportunity for the store owners and the buyers .
The store owners get to sell in bulk and have massive sales, why the buyers gets discount and cashback.
I wish we have more hivers in Lagos to shop in a group .
I really hope that this idea flies high. Group shopping is really going to make a lot of sense both for marketing, networking and rewards. We will launch it next weekend and take it up from there.
*ShoKIN will be the largest hive network connector so far, because even if I travel to another state knowing where I can get a listed shop will help to continue promoting speendhbd and give ecosystem, so I believe it's a good proposal.
Yes it will be amazing. I cant wait to see this take off. It has a lot of potential to take this SpendHBD project to a whole new level. Lets see how it goes.
It will really be an interesting one, lagos is coming up soon, trust me.
I cant wait to see Lagos join this project
It will also promote love and support for each other, the society will get to know more about hive ecosystem
Exactly. Networking is very important for business.
It helps business to grow
So true
Is a good initiative, to buy as a group. I love that
Thanks so much sir. Your input is appreciated.
Shopping with HPD makes it more easier for me , now the shop owners are now liable to make more sells , as for buying items that can be shared , is also another good idea cos most times we might need a commodity but we can't afford it due to its high value, so is a forward movement for me.
Yes its actually a great idea. Hoping we kick off with a bang. A group is always more powerful than individuals.
Waoo! This is a wonderful idea and opportunity rare to find yes buying in group reduces cost both for the buyers and the sellers. You can't compare price of things when you buy it small to the price when in large quantity there's always discount buying in bunk and that's the power of numbers And for this good work you have started because we all no that is not easy to convince people especially now that scammers are everywhere for you to have convinced and gather such numbers of people whats celebrating you great job and I know with time big companies in Aba will start looking for you, even us the shoppers because they will gain and we will also gain infact this is a very big marketing tool. The shop owners can now sale off their goods faster instead of staying in the shop to expire. Kudos you to shop owners and we the shoppers hahaha!!
Yes this idea is cool and i think it will deliver all these benefits above. Going as a group is a cool way to create awareness and network too. Happy to have you join us.
Thank you
Welcome
It's a nice idea shopping in group, the last we did was massive and other businesses around came for us to patronize. But I suggest this shopping be done on mostly weekends to carry everyone along.
Yes you were there with us. Thanks for joining. Group shopping is massive and going to make a real difference. When we launch it next weekend, we will see how it goes.
I never regretted being there one bit. I think we should try it again.
Sure we are restarting it big time.