Product comparison. What's the alternative?

The Idea Bridge is unique. If you're looking to invest in a new business, online or otherwise here's a list of the advantages of choosing theideabridge solution over some of the alternatives. Our commission payment model helps us keep the upfront costs of our start up packages within reach to give you a low risk, low cost start and help you fund development and promotion.

Shopify drop shipping ecomm

Drawbacks v ideabridge advantages:

Template design & development £4,200-£9,600
Lots of competition:
eg. 490,200 stores selling clothes
Limits to potential revenue by just selling products
Lower potential emotional rewards/fulfilment
Recurring costs
Very limited sell on value

  • Unique concept, no competition
  • Low risk, low cost start up
  • No limitations on revenue, more than just selling just product
  • Personal fulfilment through monetising something you enjoy
  • Good cause or non for profit options
  • Part payment on results
  • Ongoing support

Bespoke ecomm site

Drawbacks v ideabridge advantages:

Upfront costs basic £5-£15K,
Medium complexity £15-£40K.
Brand design not included
Sourcing products
Competition
Lower potential emotional rewards/fulfilment
Recurring costs 
Limited sell on value

  • Low risk, low cost start up
  • Unique concept, no competition
  • No limitations on revenue, more than just selling just product
  • Personal fulfilment through monetising something you enjoy
  • Good cause or non for profit options
  • Part payment on results
  • Ongoing support

Online Franchise model

Drawbacks v ideabridge advantages:

Upfront costs from £3K-£100K
(Medium complexity £15-£40K)
Ongoing costs 
Limited autonomy
Dependence on the franchisor
Market saturation/Territories Rules on selling the business
Possible contractual disputes
Reputation through no brand control
Limited sell on value
Lower potential emotional rewards/fulfilment

  • Low risk, low cost start up
  • Unique concept, no competition
  • No restrictions/rules
  • Complete control
  • Personal fulfilment through monetising something you enjoy
  • Good cause or non for profit options
  • Part payment on results
  • Ongoing support

Bricks and mortar business

Drawbacks v ideabridge advantages:

High initial costs 
Ongoing expenses
inc. staff wages
Location dependence
Limited customer reach
Operational challenges
Scalability issues
Vulnerable to external factors: weather/rent increases etc.

  • Low cost online run from anywhere model
  • Low risk, low cost start up
  • Unique concept, no competition
  • No limitations on revenue, more than just selling just product
  • Personal fulfilment through monetising something you enjoy
  • Good cause or non for profit options
  • Part payment on results
  • Part payment on results
  • Easy to use AI as support
  • Option for sub contracted support without the need for Employers NI/insurance.

About theideabridge:

Theideabridge.co.uk from The Interactive Business facilitates sustainable online businesses with far greater potential than standard e-commerce websites.
Concepts & strategies ©
The Interactive Business Enterprise Ltd. 2000-2025.

theideabridge.co.uk is part funded by
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-20.

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