SMALL BUSINESSES THAT YOU CAN START
Working for someone else is not for everyone and in the most recent years, there has been a rise in the number of people that want to pursue their dreams of being self-employed. There are many challenges when it comes to starting a business as well as many rewards when it is done correctly. One of the main issues people face is thinking of an idea they can easily start. If you are passionate about something, in particular, you should aim to do something with your idea.
1. Cleaning Business
You do not need much to start a cleaning business. This is something that you can start small but that may gradually grow depending on how much work you put into it and how much you really want to expand it. You can start by getting a few private jobs and you must undertake appropriate training so that you can use the chemicals appropriately and safely.
2.Ironing Business
f you ask most men and women which job they hate doing around the house, ironing would probably be high on their list. You can earn good money pressing clothes for other people. With very little outlay, other than your time, you can begin earning money and building your own ironing business from home. As with all businesses, you may only have a few customers at first, but if you provide a professional service, the word will spread and soon you will be earning a healthy additional income from it.
3. Clothing Printing Business
Do you like fashion? Are you creative? If the answer is yes then why not start a clothing printing business? You can start your own shirt printing business from the comfort of your home. You will need to spend some money upfront to invest in all the equipment necessary. This includes the printer, computer, graphics program, heat-press, cutter, and transfer paper. You can either take requests from clients and do the design they want or create your own design and print these on the shirts you will then sell.
4. Beauty Business
There is a very particular pleasure when it comes to making other people look and feel good. There is a range of different areas when it comes to beauty and you can start a business within one of these areas. You can start your own eyelash business, facials, hair braids, weaves, massages, or makeup. Ideally, you will undertake appropriate courses so that you can learn about the particular trade you are interested in as well as learn about health and safety. Start getting clients by word of mouth – by practicing on your friends and family who will help you spread the word.
5. Tutoring Business
There are always young people in need of extra tutoring outside of school hours. If you are knowledgeable in a particular subject and have the passion and patience to teach others, this may be the business for you. You can choose to have students come to your home or you can do the tutoring online.
6. Personal Trainer
Fitness is crucial for overall well-being. Even though most people know this, it can be challenging to get started on a fitness journey. The majority of individuals are unsure as to how they can start and what to do. If someone is exercising without a goal of what is being done, they may not see results and give up. You can teach people to do at the gym or from home, online or in the outdoors, (the park), and provide them with the appropriate motivation they need to move and achieve their fitness goals.
7. Landscaping and Gardening
Although many people are spending more time in their gardens, not everyone has the time or inclination to do the work themselves. So, if you prefer to work with your hands, weigh the option of starting a landscaping and yard care business.
8. Web Design
Many small business owners don’t have the skills or knowledge to expand their business online successfully, and they need someone to help. As a result, web design could be considered one of the most profitable small businesses to start. You don’t need to be an expert either. If you’re interested, there are plenty of free online courses that you can use to learn.
9. Bakery or Cooking Business
Another business that you can start in the comfort of your home is to take up baking if you love baking or cooking. You could then target your local work spaces, work places or local farmers markets, that you could sell your delights. There’s a large number of baking business out there, so you need to think about how you’re going to differentiate yourself. You could specialise in vegan or gluten-free bakes, for instance, or concentrate on children’s party cupcakes or wedding cakes. Think creatively and form your own niche, how can you be different?
10. Other Business Ideas:
- Become handyman/handywoman
- Start your photography business
- Have your accountancy business
- Become a crochet designer
Sources: www.intelligenthq.com and www.blog.handshake.com
