![ecommerce-2140604_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYmwP97NSiQTTGxez4MuoBrij7YKYxccqkybJWXK8jopr/ecommerce-2140604_1280.jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/ecommerce-selling-online-2140604/) ### A brief Introduction My post today is a result of necessity. From the [contest](https://steemit.com/hive-165917/@oscarcc89/contest-develop-an-innovative-idea-for-a-tech-startup-100-steem-in-prizes-or-business-activity) recently published we were asked To come up with an innovative idea for a tech startup which would solve a problem we are facing in the world today. This sent me thinking hard and through, at first I hit a brick wall as to what problem could I solve. In all honesty at first glance it looked like any problems worth solving was either unattainable or had already been solved. ![Steem broder.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRDGakkjKoaVympAAufuzPBV4RV5JAPaBNHW5UvyKR6qr/Steem%20broder.png) ### How I got my startup idea initiative Yesterday being 27th of April 2022 while going through Ali express, this is because I have been planning to purchase a laptop for a while now. I had seen so many laptops that matches my specifications yet I was scared to place an order. I then asked my self why I was scared, I didn't know the answer at frist then it hit. I was scared cause I wasn't able to ascertain the quality of the good I was buying and I won't be able to do so until the goods arrive and in the eventuality that such goods doesn't match my specifications what do I do next?? **_How will I obtain my refund ?_** **_How long would my refund take ?_** **_Would the seller offer me a refund ?_** ![BRWJ2YmdUFozvhwSFQrg1spuJUVee6evEnGTHpKCoXCvMw9p.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfAkUqGw5uy1jNmTcb68ECgENHtdXjHrr83YSaNXr9hjW/BRWJ2YmdUFozvhwSFQrg1spuJUVee6evEnGTHpKCoXCvMw9p.png) ### The problem I wish to solve. ![question-2309040_1280.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfJCvahmJs778RCCupixS7nDh4PKcFXELsUV4g9b9LXmS/question-2309040_1280.webp) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/question-question-mark-help-2309040/) The problem that I wish to solve is that of fear and lack of confidence between the buyers and sellers of goods online. We find out that though online sales is rapidly increasing and expanding to the remote part of the world, it is still not progressing as far as it ought to go. **Commons fears which I would solve.** 1. _Consumers often fear that pictures of goods and services onlineight be misleading._ 2. _Produces often fear that after delivery goods and services consumers may decline payment, or worse return goods under the false pretence of damaged._ #### How I hope to solve this problem ![problem-2731501_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYcoHgbKfj3Kvtp9ZDmQ6bJGCBTuzuRPVaoMHHMaDDYbq/problem-2731501_1280.jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/problem-solution-help-support-2731501/) Seeing that this is a real complex problem as both parties are justified by thier actions for distrusting of one another. It required a creative, out of the box yet simple innovation to fix it so as not to confuse both parties. In order to solve this problem I propose the development of a trusted online third party presence which would serve as an intermediate between the buyers and sellers. ![BRWJ2YmdUFozvhwSFQrg1spuJUVee6evEnGTHpKCoXCvMw9p.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfAkUqGw5uy1jNmTcb68ECgENHtdXjHrr83YSaNXr9hjW/BRWJ2YmdUFozvhwSFQrg1spuJUVee6evEnGTHpKCoXCvMw9p.png) #### How the proposed start up would work. When a buyer wishes to buy a good online let's take Ali express for example he would be directed to the third party (**victoh trust**) which is my start up where the stipulated amount would be paid. After the **victoh trust** confirms the said amount has been paid he then receives the goods from Ali express first checking it is in good working conditions, after all checking is done the good is then delivered to the buyers. The buyer then confirms the goosds to be sure it is in good working conditions. After the buyer confirms all is in other the payment is then released to the seller. ___ ### Key features of this startup ___ ### Trust. The most important element or challenge in starting this innovation would be to build trust between the buyers and sellers It is only by doing so would would they be able to grow to thier full potentially. ### Independent Ideal this start up would work with various big online business such as Ali baba, ebay, Amazon but one key element is that though they work with this online sales business they are in no way obligated to favor them. Also they do not work for the buyers, this is essential so as to build sellers confidence in the business. ___ _**Note:** By following this two key features the start up business would in no time turn to big tech as they would become the new face of online sales representing consumer and seller trust._ ___ ### Method in which this start up would operate ![social-media-3846597_1280.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYXfat7HP49FVCozjtgyE2KSp6yHfZFJmi1gTnnH946Nb/social-media-3846597_1280.webp) [Source](https://pixabay.com/vectors/social-media-connections-networking-3846597/) In order to reach its maximum potential this start up would be done online as an intergration to online sales platform such as Ali express, Amazon and others. Ideally after a consumer finishes his shopping they would be an option "pay with" **victoh trust**(start up name) and then buyers would have the option to use this form of payment. It is my hope and believe that this form of payment would be widely accepted as individuals would always want the assurance that goods and services purchased online are of the right standard and in the eventuality they aren't they can be refunded as Swifty as they were debited. ____ ### Advantages ____ #### Building trust ![hands-6153738_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPbBmXNhBVqngaDAzSSVecTUSdeRu3n1462AstteT8KH8/hands-6153738_1280.png) [Source](https://pixabay.com/vectors/hands-handshake-agreement-contract-6153738/) **Victoh trust** is in the business if building trust and unity amongst buyers and sellers and from its mood of operation we can see how it hopes to achive that. ___ ___ #### Increase online sales. ![graph-3331238_1280.webp](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXXMr3jknF2diRNRKrcbZWdxNnqrh93DaHAaT9SEaDhGP/graph-3331238_1280.webp) [Source](https://pixabay.com/vectors/chart-statistics-data-histogram-3331238/) Though the adoption of **victoh trust** online sales would sky rocket as buyer who now trust sellers wouldn't be hesitant in our purchasing goods from various online vendors. A buyer can confidently order a good from the other side or the planet and be assured that such goods would arrive in good condition. ___ ___ #### Ensures standard goods are sold ![label-1289350_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXzANwj3ywV1efccWw9TBrZjnCVrPGpAX46ZupfNtFf3D/label-1289350_1280.png) [Source](https://pixabay.com/vectors/label-quality-satisfaction-1289350/) The overall advantage of **victoh trust** would be felt by those in the community as they would be ensured that producers no longer have an option buy to produce standard produces as those that do not meet consumers expectations would be returned. ___ ___ #### profit model ![presentation-3652554_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUSM3i63Ju17gSLeP19kJiMUoP8c5p5HaYqLhZC1h4UJ5/presentation-3652554_1280.png) [Source](https://pixabay.com/vectors/presentation-financial-planning-3652554/) Ideal this start up (victoh trust) has a very good profit model as it would work based on commission hence the Moe popular it gets the more it's revenue increases. _____ ### Disadvantages ___ #### Large capital ![calculator-385506_1280 (1).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaoD8zBjb5dpGwu7FubsvK4DH3WtNc6KVTMveYnSo4iYX/calculator-385506_1280%20(1).jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/calculator-calculation-insurance-385506/) To establish this sort of business we would need a very large capital outlay most especially to service the delivery arm of the business. The delivery arm of the business is most especially important and cannot be excluded. ____ ___ ### Trust ![love-1281655_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeNDDvuMA5GPSuKspfdjSeCZBfojXWoXwqBaWvpDgGVEz/love-1281655_1280.jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/love-heart-broken-sad-unhappy-cry-1281655/) The process of obtaining consumer trust is really difficult as consumers are often very frugal with who they trust. To get the hearts of consumers something very extra special has to be done. ____ ____ #### Time frame ![pocket-watch-3156771_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX5u6bWB4xmfB3ZPAtUrytB2ELEMpjfW2KKN3Pgu3VWtx/pocket-watch-3156771_1280.jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/pocket-watch-time-sand-clock-3156771/) The time frame for establish this business is very lengthy as it requires first building consumers and sellers trust as often time this takes years to accomplish. It would be difficult to remain independent This is so because along the lines various online sales company would like **victoh trust** to side with them over consumers and would offer the start up very attractive offers to do so. ![Steem broder.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRDGakkjKoaVympAAufuzPBV4RV5JAPaBNHW5UvyKR6qr/Steem%20broder.png) #### final note By sharing this I would like to add that I would like to pursue this business plan some day in the future, I also have other constructs about this Business which I wish to discuss with any who is available to listen. I would like to invite @cryptostats @p3d1 @mehta to participate in this contest. | Business: | business activity: victoh trust- innovative start up.| | - | - | |Username: | @victoh78 | | Owner's name: | victoh | location: | gwarimpa, abuja, Nigeria.| | About Us: | [Iink](https://steemit.com/hive-165917/@victoh78/introductory-post-or-or-10-to-business-activity) 10% Set To Account @businessactivity