If you have collected a collection that may be of historical value or interest for other people, you can start your own business, show the world your hobby, find like-minded people, in a word, organize a museum. This business is troublesome, but interesting and promising.
Instructions
Step 1
But for the successful development and functioning of this business, it is not enough just the availability of material. Here you will need to perform a number of procedures similar to those required when opening any company. That is, you have to think about funding sources, personnel, the location of the museum, and much more.
Step 2
So, if the issue is resolved with the exhibits, then the next step is to think about the premises. Of course, it is best if the building is owned, rather than leased, because rent is a fickle affair, besides, rising rental prices for buildings can negatively affect the development of your business. If you do not have the financial ability to buy the premises yourself, then think about finding a sponsor, perhaps it will be a large company that owns the building and is willing to host your museum. Also try to rent the building from the municipal government on more acceptable terms.
Step 3
Now think about staffing. The minimum staff is an accountant, an employee who will monitor the state of the exhibits, a computer technician. Who will promote the website of your museum on the network, a guide (if possible with knowledge of a foreign language) and a cleaning lady.
Step 4
Also consider budget, employee salaries, rent, advertising, utility bills, and other expenses.
Step 5
Of course, in order for the museum to function successfully and make a profit, it must constantly develop, the exhibits must be replenished.
There are many examples of such original private museums in the world, for example, the Bob Riddell Phone Museum, the Marikin Shoes Museum, Leila's Hair Museum and many others. These are examples of how people were able to make their business out of their hobby.
