How to start clock work as an online business step by step guide

start clock work as an online business (selling wall clocks / table clocks / custom clocks). Here’s a clear, step-by-step roadmap, simple and practical—especially useful in Pakistan.

1️⃣ Decide What Type of Clock Work You’ll Do

First, choose your focus. Don’t try everything at once.

Best online options:

• 🕒 Wall clocks
• ⏰ Table / alarm clocks
• 🎨 Custom printed clocks (name, photo, logo)
• 🕌 Islamic / Azan clocks
• 🧒 Kids cartoon clocks

👉 Tip: Custom clocks sell best online because people like personalization.

2️⃣ Learn Basic Clock Knowledge (Very Important)

You don’t need to be an engineer, just basics:

• Clock machine types (Quartz movement)
• Sizes (8”, 10”, 12”)
• Battery types (AA mostly)
• Silent vs ticking movement

📺 Learn free on YouTube:
Search “wall clock making for beginners”

3️⃣ Arrange Raw Material / Stock

You have two models:

🔹 Model A: Buy Ready-Made Clocks (Reselling)

You only sell, no manufacturing.

Items needed:

• Ready clocks
• Packing boxes
• Bubble wrap

🔹 Model B: Assemble / Customize Clocks (More Profit)

Items needed:

• Clock machines
• Clock frames
• Glass
• Printed dial sheets
• Hands (hour, minute, second)

📍 Where to buy in Pakistan:

• Saddar (Karachi / Rawalpindi)
• Shah Alam Market (Lahore)
• Daraz wholesale sellers
• Facebook wholesale groups

4️⃣ Set Up Your Online Selling Platform

Start small, then grow.

✅ Best platforms:

• Daraz (best for beginners)
• Facebook Page + WhatsApp
• Instagram Shop
• Own website (later)

👉 For zero investment:
Start with Facebook + WhatsApp Business

5️⃣ Product Photography (Very Important for Online)

Your photos sell your product.

📸 Tips:

• Use plain white background
• Take close-up + full view
• Show size comparison (on wall)
• Use mobile + natural light

📱 Apps:

• Snapseed
• Canva

6️⃣ Pricing Strategy

Example (wall clock):

💰 Selling price: 1,200 – 1,800 PKR
📈 Profit per clock: 500 – 1,100 PKR

7️⃣ Delivery & Payment System

You’ll need Cash on Delivery (COD).

🚚 Courier companies in Pakistan:

• Leopards
• TCS
• Call Courier
• M&P

💳 Payments:

• COD (best)
• JazzCash / Easypaisa
• Bank transfer

8️⃣ Marketing Your Clock Work (Free Methods)

💥 Free promotion ideas:

• Facebook Marketplace listings
• WhatsApp status daily
• Instagram Reels (clock hanging videos)
• Customer name/photo printed clock posts
• Before & after customization videos

👉 One viral reel can bring 10–50 orders easily.

9️⃣ Customer Trust & Branding

Small things build big trust:

• Proper packing
• Brand sticker on box
• Thank-you card
• Easy return policy

📦 Damaged clocks = refund or replace (important online rule)

🔟 Scale the Business

After 1–2 months:

• Add bulk orders (schools, offices)
• Offer logo clocks for companies
• Start TikTok live selling
• Launch Daraz ads (small budget)

🔰 Estimated Investment (Start Small)

Final Advice 💡

✔ Start simple
✔ Focus on custom clocks
✔ Use COD only at start
✔ Don’t copy—create your own designs