E-commerce & what to offer.

I started my e-commerce presence earlier this year, after facing layoffs from the faltering construction and housing industry. In this troubled economy with high fuel prices and rising food costs I believe that online shopping is the green way to go, as it saves gas, money and time.
The most important part of getting started in ecommerce is BRAINSTORMING. So simple, yet very powerful. Many people do not get the full benefit from brainstorming because they forget the most important thing, no judgemental thinking. So get out the pads and paper and get friends or family or both and write a list of everything you love, are familiar with, work experience and hobbies. If needed start with a fun mind game to loosen your mind, like listing all the uses you can think of for a paperclip, other than the obvious. See if you can think of twenty-five different uses, and remember don't leave out something because you think it is silly because that is judgemental thinking.
Okay so now you have your list of ideas that you can start to work with. You will be surprised at what pops up in these brainstorming sessions.