I can't help but think that there must be jobs/business opportunities in a growing, upstart industry like the e-cig biz, are there any forums/sites where they might be listed? 
Are there any jobs/business opportunities in the e-cig biz?
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Hi Mark,
While reading articles regarding the proposed NYS ban of the electronic cigarettes, I read that the electronic cigarette business in the US is a BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY. Wish I could find that article now. However, it seems like the market is made up of lots of small businesses whose livelihoods are being threatened by bans and in particular the seizure of e cig products imported from China. The market appears to be in a bit of turmoil.
Having read and researched and visited web site after web site relating to the ecig, there seem to be several paths to take in this industry. Some companies provide E juices only, and may offer a ecig model or two. Some businesses deal with accessories, like lanyards, cases, carto and battery skins, and the like. And then of course there are the companies that offer a handful of ecig models that are most popular or recommended, fewer deal with custom mods.
There is also something interesting going on in terms of media relating to vaping. Another route might be the reviewer route, which I do not know a lot about but I have seen enough reviews to learn that sometimes the reviewers receive products at no cost from companies because they want the review by that particular reviewer -- however, most reviewers say they are not paid, but ask viewers to subscribe to their "channel." Not sure if there is some type of payment for getting lots of viewers.
There are vaping ezines, Vape TV (internet webcasts and podcasts), and then of course, several vaping forums such as Electronic Cigarette Forum. As you can see, ECF has a list of suppliers, and I believe it generates revenue from those suppliers and supporters of the forum.
Finally, there are also some young groups, such as CASSA - Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association, and the Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA), both spearheading the cause for the electronic cigarette.
The industry is young, and in my opinion, has lots of opportunity for growth. Some companies offer what they call an affiliate program, where you refer people and when they buy you receive a small commission.
I think this is a good time for anyone interested in opportunity to study the market... maybe even prepare a business plan and put it on the back burner until the dust settles with the proposed laws, etc. Hopefully, most states will follow California in refusing to be a Nanny State.
I'm not an expert or anything, these are just my observations. I hope they help.
While reading articles regarding the proposed NYS ban of the electronic cigarettes, I read that the electronic cigarette business in the US is a BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY. Wish I could find that article now. However, it seems like the market is made up of lots of small businesses whose livelihoods are being threatened by bans and in particular the seizure of e cig products imported from China. The market appears to be in a bit of turmoil.
Having read and researched and visited web site after web site relating to the ecig, there seem to be several paths to take in this industry. Some companies provide E juices only, and may offer a ecig model or two. Some businesses deal with accessories, like lanyards, cases, carto and battery skins, and the like. And then of course there are the companies that offer a handful of ecig models that are most popular or recommended, fewer deal with custom mods.
There is also something interesting going on in terms of media relating to vaping. Another route might be the reviewer route, which I do not know a lot about but I have seen enough reviews to learn that sometimes the reviewers receive products at no cost from companies because they want the review by that particular reviewer -- however, most reviewers say they are not paid, but ask viewers to subscribe to their "channel." Not sure if there is some type of payment for getting lots of viewers.
There are vaping ezines, Vape TV (internet webcasts and podcasts), and then of course, several vaping forums such as Electronic Cigarette Forum. As you can see, ECF has a list of suppliers, and I believe it generates revenue from those suppliers and supporters of the forum.
Finally, there are also some young groups, such as CASSA - Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association, and the Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA), both spearheading the cause for the electronic cigarette.
The industry is young, and in my opinion, has lots of opportunity for growth. Some companies offer what they call an affiliate program, where you refer people and when they buy you receive a small commission.
I think this is a good time for anyone interested in opportunity to study the market... maybe even prepare a business plan and put it on the back burner until the dust settles with the proposed laws, etc. Hopefully, most states will follow California in refusing to be a Nanny State.
I'm not an expert or anything, these are just my observations. I hope they help.
I would have never guessed the e-cigarette business is a billion dollar business (not by looking at most the the websites/domain names of the e-cig companies). Nor do I see many (any?) of them being very active on social media.
I am don't use social media like facebook so I wouldn't know if ecigs have a presence there. When I said media, I was referring to ecig related reviews on YouTube, and ezines and webisodes and podcasts that can be found on the internet.
You could always do what I did and apply at the local mall kiosk
Although frowned upon by some, it is a job dealing with ecigs nonetheless
Although frowned upon by some, it is a job dealing with ecigs nonetheless
Yeah, other than starting your own business, the only job I can think of is working at a mall kiosk.
I imagine if the electronic cigarette ever clears regulatory hurdles and goes mainstream, there will be a lot more opportunities.
You might be able to get a job with one of the vendors on this forum, but I sort of doubt it.
They are probably all small operations, and probably tend to hire friends and family.
That's just a guess though.
EDIT: Just realized that they probably have jobs available at some of the big name vendors.
EDIT: Places like Blu or NJoy might be a good place to look.
I imagine if the electronic cigarette ever clears regulatory hurdles and goes mainstream, there will be a lot more opportunities.
You might be able to get a job with one of the vendors on this forum, but I sort of doubt it.
They are probably all small operations, and probably tend to hire friends and family.
That's just a guess though.
EDIT: Just realized that they probably have jobs available at some of the big name vendors.
EDIT: Places like Blu or NJoy might be a good place to look.
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In a growing industry I imagine there to be many opportunities. albeit not in the form of low risk employment types.
The demand is good. but most of the money is in the makers and movers of products in high volume or niche markets that cater to a special class of vaperors(sp?)
I figure it will only be a matter of time until some genius will come up with some sophisticated marketing tactic like 'pyramid schemes' - only this time, the product is actually beneficial. - I think pyramid scheme because many people here like to convert their fds to vaping. good motives, but dunno how it would work if u introduce profits.
- i say sophisticated because they must be complex to hide the fact that they are pyramid schemes to get people to buy into it. but god i hate them.
The demand is good. but most of the money is in the makers and movers of products in high volume or niche markets that cater to a special class of vaperors(sp?)
I figure it will only be a matter of time until some genius will come up with some sophisticated marketing tactic like 'pyramid schemes' - only this time, the product is actually beneficial. - I think pyramid scheme because many people here like to convert their fds to vaping. good motives, but dunno how it would work if u introduce profits.
- i say sophisticated because they must be complex to hide the fact that they are pyramid schemes to get people to buy into it. but god i hate them.
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