The Begging Business

I'm a commuter who likes to sleep when my mode of transport is on the move. My body voluntarily shakes awake before my designated stop. It's a gift.

Recently, except for my 2am ride to the office, I have been constantly disturbed by people who go up buses to ask for alms. Now, I have absolutely NO TRUST for these people; I do not trust that they are saying the truth or that they will put the money to good use.

In the past, I thought "Why the hell would these people sacrifice their dignity and ask for money in public transportation if not as a desperate move?"

But then, I thought of it business-wise and I realized how much of a lucrative business it is.

With an investment of about less than P50, if they earn about P20 per 20 minutes they spend on one vehicle,  they can earn as much as P9000 a month, or more.

Take a look at this.



The Begging Business

Investment
* Envelopes
~ Target market: Jeep, At least 5 envelopes
~ Target market: Bus, At least 10 envelopes
* Marker - used to write on envelope to emphasize that you are asking for money


Themes:

CULTURAL
You wear anything comfortable. You start by telling people that you are from a land far far away. You utter a few words native to that land as proof. You tell the people of your hardship in that land far far away. Then you tell them of the hardships you encountered while in Manila. As an extra, you may offer a song while rapping on a little drum that you brought. Then, you ask for money.

RELIGIOUS
You wear formal clothes, like a salesman. You bring a bible and formal looking bag, possibly a laptop bag that does not have a laptop. You start by greeting everyone and saying that they are your brothers and sisters. You read a verse from the bible and strive to explain it. You say the Lord is powerful, loving, merciful and everything else. You emphasize that you do not want them to suffer the fires of hell. Then, you ask for money.

HARDWORKING STUDENT
Wear comfortable clothes. Write on the envelopes that you need the money for your studies. Unlike those students who actually try to make a living by selling Macapuno on buses, you do not have any goods to sell. You just ride a bus and distribute the envelopes asking for money as you wait quietly at the back of the bus.


Manual of Operations
1. Choose your target market
2. Choose a theme
3. Prepare your tools
4. Perform


Return of Investment
First Hour


Possible Profit:
 If one earns P20 per 20 minutes one spends on one vehicle.




Perks of the job
~ Flexible hours
~ No transportation cost