Shopify Editions Summer '23 & Side Hustles to Start

Check out all the new features Shopify has released & a new side hustle for you to earn some extra income                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 04, 2023 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20Ecommerce%20Dispatch&body=Shopify%20Editions%20Summer%20%2723%20%26%20Side%20Hustles%20to%20Start%20%3A%20Check%20out%20all%20the%20new%20features%20Shopify%20has%20released%20%26%20a%20new%20side%20hustle%20for%20you%20to%20earn%20some%20extra%20income%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fecommercedispatch.beehiiv.com%2Fp%2Fshopify-editions-summer-23-side-hustles-start) Hey friends! 👋 Welcome to Ecommerce Dispatch where we help you build a profitable business on the side, without quitting your job or breaking the bank. In this new newsletter you’ll get one actionable business idea & learn marketing tactics to build your own ecommerce store. Let’s get cracking with this week’s idea and steps to generate revenue! 👀 What we've seen Vertical farming will revolutionise the future of agriculture in a warming world. Designed to yield hundreds of times more than traditional outdoor farming, vertical farms occupy spaces like buildings or shipping containers and using 70 to 95% less water by recapturing and recycling it. They offer fully traceable products from seed to shelf, ensuring freshness and minimising the risk of contamination. Vertical farming at its core involves farming on vertical surfaces instead of traditional horizontal agriculture. By utilising stacked layers, farmers can significantly increase food production on the same or even less land. This new technology means that consumers will now be able to grow produce like lettuce, herbs and berries in their own home. ℹ️ Why this matters As urbanisation continues to grow, many people living in apartments or urban settings lack access to traditional gardening spaces. However, there is a rising interest in growing fresh produce at home. Indoor gardening and sustainability have become important considerations for consumers. According to the National Gardening Association, over 35% of all households in the United States participated in some form of food gardening. By offering indoor vertical farming kits, you tap into the growing demand for sustainable and locally sourced produce. [Source]( 💡The idea Create and market easy-to-use indoor vertical farming kits that allow urban residents and gardening enthusiasts to grow their own fresh produce indoors, even with limited space. 👣 Steps to execute Estimated time to revenue: 4-6 weeks - Conduct market research to identify popular herbs, vegetables, and fruits that thrive in indoor environments and are suitable for vertical farming. - Design user-friendly kits with efficient LED lighting and appropriate growing mediums. - Growing Medium and Technology: Select appropriate growing mediums, such as hydroponics or aeroponics, and incorporate efficient LED lighting systems to support plant growth. - Offer a variety of plant options to cater to different preferences and culinary needs. Consider creating themed kits, like a "kitchen herb garden" or "salad greens kit." - Provide comprehensive instructions and educational resources to guide users through the process of planting, caring for, and harvesting their indoor crops. - Use sustainable packaging materials to align with eco-conscious consumers. 🌱 Grow For those of you who have an existing store here are some resources which I think would be beneficial. - Shopify Editions Summer Edition is here. Check out the all the new features [here]( - If you’re searching for ways to increase your earning potential. Here’s your [complete guide]( to the side hustle, and how you can start your own. - Did you know that as many as 90% of Instagram users follow a business account? Hopefully, this stat alone demonstrates Instagram's potential to boost your brand's visibility. Check out this [guide]( to help your business sell on the platform. 📖 Good Reads & Resources Stay up-to-date and in the know with the latest and greatest from around the web! - Price is one of the most important levers you have in your business. So when should you raise the price of your product? This [article]( covers this very question. - Ever wanted to know what a black hole sounds like? This [site]( lets you hear radio emissions from space. Store of the Week Each week we highlight our pick for store of the week. We source this from [Ecomm Design](. If you have a shop, send it in for a chance to be featured on[Ecomm Design]( & the newsletter. Today’s pick is… drumroll please.. [Sol Reader]( Sol is a reading technology company that aims to enhance the reading experience. They focus on creating tools that help people engage with reading in a more meaningful and immersive way. PS: If you have any questions, please send them in. 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