Surely almost every person in this world has thought about how to open your own business And gain financial independence. Yes, the nature of people is such that everyone wants to live better and not work “for someone else.” Agree, it is much more pleasant to organize your own business, to which you can devote yourself “without reserve” and get pleasure and good profit from it.

The most important task of startups and people who want to open their own business is to choose an original business idea that will be in demand among clients. An important point is also unique business idea, since it is generally accepted that pioneers who came up with and implemented a new and “unhackneyed” project achieve success with a 90% probability!

History knows many cases when people having come up with a good business idea and successfully taking advantage of the right moment, after a while they became millionaires. Of course, their path was not as sweet as it seems at first glance. It’s not enough to come up with an idea, a business needs to be managed competently and work hard, so in the first stages you need to be prepared for all sorts of hardships and adhere to the principle that is very accurately described in the famous proverb “ You can't even pull a fish out of a pond without difficulty.!».

There is now an incredible amount of information on the Internet that describes various business ideas that can be adopted by novice businessmen. However, for the most part, the business ideas presented are very banal and not novel. The site team decided to make your task easier and put together best business ideas in one collection! This list will broaden your horizons and provide grounds for further reflection and improvement of your idea.

So, 100 promising ideas for small and large businesses, which can be taken into account by people who want to open their own business!

1. Company for placing advertisements on the windows of residential buildings and offices. (Something similar exists in Holland)
2. Office landscaping
3. An online store with an online fitting room based on an augmented reality application.
4. Courier service (contractor company for courier work)
5. Mobile coffee shop (Cars or bicycles that move around the city and stop in crowded places to prepare and sell coffee)
6. Production or sale of biofuel (from plants, brewing industry waste, etc.)
7. A network of photo booths in parks, squares, entertainment centers, etc.
8. Business on installing taxi machines - devices designed to call a taxi from a stationary point
9. Liquid stone production business (a hot topic in modern construction)
10. Pillars - installation of rotating advertising structures with internal lighting and advertising sales.
11. Production of kraft packaging. (Kraft paper is a very durable wrapping paper that is used to make bags, bulk bags and other types of packaging)
12. Autobath on wheels
13. Growing mushrooms at home and their subsequent sale
14. Beehives with automatic honey collection
15. Rent of 4-wheeled velomobiles for walking
16. Sale of T-shirts with original inscriptions and drawings.
17. Sports equipment rental service
18. Mobile car service/tire service
19. Home cooking and lunch delivery to the office.
20. Creating a video blog with a specific topic (video advertising is one of the fastest growing advertising tools)
21. Production of alternative energy (Solar collectors, windmills, etc. This segment is gaining popularity all over the world.)
22. Organic goods and products store
23. Cleaning company: cleaning mattresses, carpets and entrance mats
24. 3D printing (technology is gaining popularity all over the world)
25. Rental of designer expensive clothes
26. Production of designer covers for documents
27. Online service for selling discounts (cooperation is being established with stores/cafes to provide discounts, users entering the service perform some action and receive a discount)
28. A store selling handmade goods (both your own and resale of other people’s handmade goods, collaborating with artisans)
29. Gadget store selling modern devices (drones, VR chairs, augmented reality glasses, etc.)
30. Production and sale of mannequins
31. Organization of a mini-kindergarten at home
32. Sale of hammocks and soft chairs
33. Event agency or company for the selection of performers, actors, singers for events
34. Installation and connection of payment terminals for payment
35. Drilling water wells
36. Breeding rabbits and other domestic animals
37. Urban playground for youth (horizontal bars for Street Workout, basketball hoops, obstacles for rollerbladers and skateboarders, etc.)
38. Working as an operator from home
39. Production and installation of greenhouses
40. Contactless car wash
41. Growing and selling greens
42. Garbage removal and recycling
43. Production of muesli and breakfast cereals
44. Opening of the climbing wall
45. Private school of education
46. Sale of frozen vegetables and fruits
47. Production and sale of freshly squeezed juices
48. Organization of speed dating
49. Production and sale of covers for cars and motorcycles
50. Consignment clothing store
51. Sports section for children
52. Installation and maintenance of intercoms, video surveillance systems
53. Service for selling casts of legs and arms (mainly for children)
54. Service "Nanny for an hour"
55. Growing indoor flowers for sale
56. Production of neon signs for cafes, shops, restaurants, offices, etc.
57. Service for intermediary transactions with traders
58. Escort agency
59. Production and production of crumb rubber
60. Hire and rental of Segways and similar equipment.
61. Sewing and selling luminous clothes, accessories and backpacks (using special paint)
62. Tutoring via Skype
63. Service for renting unnecessary things
64. Courtyard cleaning business
65. Selling coffee cups that contain important news or advertising
66. Store selling maternity products
67. Network of dry toilets
68. Professional and mini golf
69. For designers: business of creating infographics
70. Self-service garage business
71. Network of mobile phone charging machines
72. Business in issuing microloans to the population
73. Agency for finding clients abroad
74. Autonomous kiosks for dispensing drinking water near residential buildings
75. Sales of perfumes with unusual odors and pheromones
76. Organization of outdoor tours, hikes and paid fishing
77. Luggage storage network
78. Sale of personalized soft toys
79. Sale of leisure furniture
80. Service “Friend for Rent” (There is an analogue in the Western market of a similar service. The idea is that lonely people call an interesting interlocutor to chat, take a walk, etc.)
81. Rental of accessories for travelers (bags, suitcases, tents, etc.)
82. Production and sale of charcoal
83. Vending machines selling fresh baked goods
84. Laying paving slabs with lighting
85. A device for quickly printing photos from social networks
86. Trade in motor oil for bottling
87. Business on virtual joint viewing of matches
88. Organization of hot air balloon flights
89. Production and sale of various sauces for snacks
90. Service for placing advertisements on personal cars
91. Production and sale of disposable edible (!) “plastic”
92. “Shopaholic” service (a service that involves shopping for the client)
93. Agency for resale of freelancer and contractor services
94. Relaxation rooms
95. Agency for decorating facades for the holidays
96. Employment agency for housewives and people with disabilities
97. Service for searching, selecting and decorating gifts
98. Sale of accessories and devices with magnets (light bulbs, clocks, shelves, etc.)
99. Sale and rental of car trailers
100. Online computer assistance service without visiting the client (setting up TV, reinstalling Windows, etc.)

Some novice businessmen who are faced with the problem of creating their own idea prefer to purchase a franchise of an already operating business. By purchasing it, they receive a profitable business solution with a written plan for further development. Perhaps when starting your own business, you should also pay attention to purchasing a franchise of a well-known brand.

Of course, you can’t expect someone to post it online brilliant business ideas that will bring in millions. However, even the information found can be used for your own purposes, transforming the idea itself and adding novelty. After all, we must not forget that “Everything new is well forgotten old.” Good luck in creating your own business!

Remember good business idea will allow you to stand out from the rest!

Hello, dear readers and all those who just came to my site. This article is about business ideas that have always worked and will work. Below I will give many examples of business ideas, I will also give examples from myself, my friends and acquaintances. And after reading this article and all those that it will link to, I hope you will have no questions left about which business idea to choose for yourself. But I would also advise you to visit the section about. So, let's begin.

Why did I decide to write this article?

Be sure to read this paragraph!!! There are several reasons:

1. Sites that you come across. If you have tried to look for ideas for small businesses on the Internet, then you know all these sites with business ideas that contain information about some unusual ideas, or I don’t even know what to call them, see for yourself:

I apologize to the administrator of this site for using it as an example. If this bothers you, I can remove the screen and screen any other site.

So there are a lot of such ideas on sites and do you really think that such ideas will help you? I’m not saying that these sites are bad, they are all good in their own way and bring money to their creators, but such business ideas, especially in Russia, are practically not applicable. Some of them, of course, have a place to be, but the rest...

2. Secondly, why are you trying to find an unusual business idea? Perhaps your creative thinking is waking up, but everything that brings people money now are quite ordinary business ideas, but with some kind of unconventional implementation. Look around! Do you know at least a few or one person in your city who has made money from fashionable furs made from animals killed in traffic accidents? I don't know. But I have many examples of people who made money by opening their own store, providing services, etc. (and I'm no exception). And they all earned, are earning and will continue to earn while you are looking on the Internet for unusual, mind-boggling ideas for small businesses. May be enough?

3. Reason number three is this: Almost all business ideas come from ONE framework. You look for a people problem or need and think about how to solve this problem. Well, there is also a second scheme, which is different, but partially overlaps: you come up with an idea that others might like and you create an offer that should generate demand. BUT this model also works based on needs. After all, in order to come up with this idea and begin to implement it, you must initially keep the USP in your head, you must understand why your innovation is needed, what problem it will solve, etc. And only if this problem is relevant and widespread, then you can make a business out of it.

Everything above is my personal opinion and you may not share it. I’m not asking you to agree with me, but in my head it happened this way because I earn money without any unusual ideas and everyone around me earns it too.

Business ideas that have worked and will work

So let's get to the point. In this article below I will give examples of business ideas that work 100%. I will not describe the implementation processes in detail; we can talk about them in the following articles, if you are interested.

What do I mean by timeless business ideas? This is what surrounds us and what we always need. Yes, everything elementary is simple!

1. People will always want to eat;
2. People will always get sick;
3. We all want to look beautiful;
4. We all need security;
5. We all need to dress and put on shoes;
6. We will all always have cars that break down and get dirty;
7. Everyone has electronics in their apartments and houses, and they also don’t last forever;
8. We always need somewhere to live, so construction and renovation don't go far;
9. We will always want to relax (entertainment services);
10. We will always travel;
11. We will always celebrate weddings, corporate events and other holidays;
12. Stock and foreign exchange markets will always exist;
13. Animals are our passion (for some);
14. And many many others.

These are just a few examples of those areas that will always accompany us through life and it is these areas of activity that we need to look at. There are also others, but you can add them yourself in the comments! Now let's go through each of them with examples!

Small business ideas in the service sector

Services are the cheapest type of business to start, because you do not need to have space for warehouses and retail outlets and do not need to purchase goods. You simply provide services that you are good at. I even wrote an article on how to get started. In general, a whole section is dedicated to this and it’s called ““

Construction and renovation services

We will always live somewhere and the construction industry will flourish. If you don’t have the money to open a construction company and build high-rise buildings or cottages, then you can assemble a team and build to order.

Repair services are generally varied and in great demand. You can:

1. Make repairs in apartments and other premises;
2. Install suspended ceilings(my friend who makes money from this);
3. Floor repair(an article will be published soon from one of my clients, who deals with dry screed, adjustable floors, dismantling, etc. And there are more than enough orders!)
4. Plumbing and electrical repairs and locksmith work(there’s also more than enough work, because not everyone can change radiators, pipelines, etc.).
5. Installation of windows, doors, cabinet furniture, etc. also an eternal business (my relatives still make cabinet furniture to this day).
6. Construction and finishing of baths. This summer we built a bathhouse and this pleasure is not cheap, and the specialists are so busy that we have to stand in line;
7. Welding work. I’ll go back to the bathhouse and say that just the water tank and the stove cost us 35,000 rubles. and 2 welders did it to our order. Not bad money;
8. Drilling water wells is now in great demand;
9. There are many more services that can be provided in this area. If I missed something obvious, add it in the comments.

Automotive repair, maintenance and transportation services

Many of us have cars and no matter how you look at them, they will always require repairs, washing and other maintenance. Well, those who do not have cars or other transport will always feel the need to move. I will also give examples of business ideas and earning money:

1. Car repair. You can open a repair shop in your garage or rent a larger space. This is a fairly profitable business and here the issue of competition is resolved by skill. If you have good craftsmen or you are a master yourself, then you will not end up with clients. One of my friends is doing repairs in his garage, so there’s a line forming for him!
2. Repair of individual car parts. For example, seat reupholstery (one of my readers wrote to me that he does this business in his garage), painting and body repair (my uncle removes 2 boxes and does body repair and painting), electronics repair, installation of alarms, gas equipment, sound and etc. All this is in great demand.
3. There were, are and will be car washes too. Not everyone washes their cars themselves (even though we have washing equipment in the garage, we still go to the car wash).
4. Freight transportation. Whatever one may say, when moving you will need a truck, in case of an accident or breakdown (God forbid) you will need a tow truck, etc. Here's some real money for you. I once said that in the winter of 2014 I helped my friend organize office work in his seasonal business. So I talked with his temporary gazelle drivers about whether it was profitable to do this or not. They unanimously say that it is profitable and often they are not even able to process all orders.
5. Passenger Transportation. We have always traveled and will travel by taxi, busier people (like my friend, whom I mentioned above) use the services of a personal driver, on a long trip with friends we always order a gazelle or a mini-bus, in general these services will not go anywhere with market! If you have such a vehicle, then earn as much as you like, the main thing is to think everything through.
6. I look forward to more additions in the comments!

beauty and health

This topic is eternal! People will always care about their health, and girls will also care about beauty.

1. Cosmetic services. My friend (even several friends and acquaintances) does manicures, pedicures, all kinds of depilation, etc. So she does this at home, but before she rented an office. Things have been and are going well.
2. Hairdressing services. It’s not worth talking about, it will always be in demand. If you have a good master or you are one, then you will always have clients. For example, I’m ready to go even to the other end of the city to see my hairdresser if she moves (God forbid).
3. Health services. I even wrote an article on this topic. You can provide consulting services, massage services, etc.
4. Sports services. You can be a personal trainer, open a gym, etc.

Holidays

I am now choosing specialists to organize and conduct my wedding and I understand that we have a big shortage of this. In half a year, we find ourselves a host, a restaurant, a group of performers, a show program and much more.

1. Organization of special events. Providing a range of services. This is a great business. I used to work in this field and my best friend still works (I also wrote an article about it).
2. Management of weddings and corporate events. As I said above, my friend still voices events and works with presenters. A good presenter has a queue scheduled for a year in advance and we were in a hurry to get the right date with him. I am quite familiar with one of these and I will give approximate figures: one presenter (toastmaster) earns more than 300,000 rubles per month. pure money, working only 2-3 days a week. This is in Omsk, but in Moscow this figure is many times higher.
3. Photographers and videographers are absolutely necessary for the event. You also need to know how to find a good photographer, because everyone knows how to press buttons, but not everyone can take high-quality photographs and process them.
4. I'm waiting for other ideas from you in the comments. There is a lot that can be added to this area, just like all others;)

Tourism

The tourism business will also always exist. You can organize various tours and not only abroad! Especially now, during the fall of the ruble, many people began to think about holidays in Russia and even tour companies began to actively open that deal only with tours in Russia. Here, too, the field is not plowed:

1. Organization of tours(travel agency), but not banal, but some thematic and unusual tours. There are those who organize beer tours, tea tours, ski tours, wedding tours, New Year tours, etc. Come up with a quality tour based on your interests and offer it to people.
2. Organization of excursions. If your city is a tourist city, then you can organize excursions to interesting places.
3. Rent out cars and housing. Some people don’t want to stay in hotels because it’s expensive, but renting a room or apartment would be more profitable.

Entertainment

The entertainment sector makes money even in a crisis, and what’s more, even new companies are opening. Paintball, laser tag, airsoft, bowling, billiards, saunas, water parks, cafes, children's attractions, cinemas and much more. You can come up with some other entertainment services.

Education

We are all always learning something and this need is eternal. There can be a lot of business ideas here, for example:

1. Tutoring. If you know a subject well, you can be a tutor for schoolchildren and students.
2. Speech therapy, psychological rooms, etc. Not all children have perfect speech and behavior and sometimes you need to resort to the services of speech therapists. I won’t go far, but only two of my friends’ children started speaking late and resorted to the services of a speech therapist.
3. Training in technical knowledge and skills. If you are a good designer or layout designer, or programmer, for example, then you can teach this to others and get paid. You can teach online or open courses in office centers.
4. Learning foreign languages. This has become quite a popular trend. At first, the activity in English was high, and now Chinese is also gaining momentum.
5. And much, much more. Also add in the comments.

You can implement these ideas via the Internet or offline, whichever is more convenient for you, but I would recommend via the Internet. YouTube, your website and social networks can help you!

Well, various services

There are many more services that we encounter in life and are in demand.

1. Atelier, tailoring and repair of clothes at home;
2. Legal services;
3. Accounting services;
4. Repair of PCs and household appliances (an eternal topic!). I have several friends who do this and make good money!;
5. Website development (my topic);
6. And much more.

What is the main thing in service business ideas?

The main thing is to be an expert in the field in which you provide services. If you are a good master or specialist, then your services will always be in demand and you will never be left without clients. Do quality work and people will come to you!

Business ideas for selling goods

With goods it is a little easier to find buyers, because if your product is in demand, then they will buy it anyway. If a service may not be ordered because they themselves know how to do something, then many goods cannot be produced themselves. But there are also disadvantages in that entering this business is more expensive, because you need to have space for storing and selling goods and money to purchase them. In general, now we’ll go over the eternal ideas, but I recommend everyone to visit the ““ section. So, let's begin!

Food and catering industry

We will all always want to eat and food products will never leave the market. There are even more ideas here, because there are a huge number of products. You can open:

1. Mini stores in every area where there are none. New areas that are being developed will suit you.
2. Fast food is an eternal topic. Everyone loves to eat quickly and inexpensively. I have never seen fast food outlets stand idle if they are located in public places. In underdeveloped cities, many fast food chains are generally absent. Even here in Omsk, McDonalds opened only a few months ago. We still don’t even have fast foods like Giro (Greek fast food).
3. Canteens or Euro-canteens. in the form of an interview with the owner of a network of Euro-canteens in St. Petersburg. Quite a good direction that will continue to develop.
4. Cafes and restaurants. An even more unique business, but now mini-cafes or coffee shops are appearing, which are not that expensive to open, and there are a lot of people in them. The main thing is to find your topic and client.
5. Homemade products. I already said once that a friend of mine bakes all sorts of pies and cupcakes and she sells them quite well. You can bake cakes, fish and meat products, pickles, and all this will sell well. Again, you need to find your chip and client. Our neighbor in the garage smokes fish, meat, poultry, and everything from him is actively sold out, especially for the holidays.
6. And so on…

Clothes, shoes, accessories…

I won’t go far, I have an online store of bags, I wanted to get into clothes, but it’s “not my thing”, I don’t like it. But we will always wear clothes, shoes, and underwear. You can open clothing stores, underwear, shoes, accessories, online stores for all this, etc. If you interest a client in price or assortment, or quality of goods, or ease of shopping, then you will always have sales. Suppliers can easily be found in China, Russia and any other country. I even have an article about . In general, visit the “” section and there you will find many articles on China.

Products for animals and animals themselves

Just look at people who have a dog or a cat. Many of them are ready not to buy food for themselves, as long as their dog eats food with vitamins and wears a beautiful overall. You can also breed dogs and cats of expensive breeds. One of my friends breeds Bengal kittens, another breeds Labradors and golden retrievers. So they have one puppy and a kitten costing 25,000 rubles each. and more.

And other products

As I already said, there are many products and I will not list them. What is the first product that comes to mind that will always be in demand besides the above: furniture, dishes, interior items, bed linen, household supplies, household chemicals, consumer electronics, plumbing fixtures, children's toys, hygiene products, etc. Look for those products that people really need, you don’t have to come up with all sorts of skins of animals that died in an accident or a biodegradable drone (I’m talking about the screenshot at the beginning of the article)!

Sale of various goods from China

This is a favorite topic on my site among readers and many of them are doing very well, the income is flowing. I have a whole section dedicated to this topic, so I won’t go into detail in this article. The section is called "". It describes how to order, how to sell, what to sell, etc.

Combination of services and goods

I won’t go into too much detail here, but I’ll explain. You can provide services and sell related products. For example:

1. You bake custom cakes and pastries. At the same time, you can sell ingredients and equipment for this. For example, all sorts of baking dishes, mastic, decorations, and any other little things that you use.
2. You provide plumbing and locksmith services. You can sell components in parallel. For example, if you were hired to change batteries (radiators), then you can offer to buy them from you, as well as plastic pipes, plugs, etc. And then you look and you will need a faucet in the bathroom in parallel or something else...
3. If you repair electronics or PCs, you can sell components, parts, or other electronics that you have.
4. If you repair a car, you can sell consumables at the same time.
5. Etc.

There are also a lot of ideas here, and this section is closest to my spirit, because I myself make money exclusively on the Internet, or mostly. So, ideas.

Online store

The online store is now a promising area that will continue to develop for a long time. Firstly, it is convenient for the client, and secondly, prices can be kept lower because there is no rental of retail space. I have a whole section on the website about online stores!

Your own website

You can make your own informational website, publish interesting materials, attract traffic and earn money from advertising. This is one of my main directions. The most valuable thing on the Internet is information. This is what people come to search engines for. And if you have useful information for people, then you will be read, which means there will be traffic. You can make several websites for yourself, but then you will need a team to administer them. You can earn a lot from the site, but you may not earn any money at all; every business has a risk. But, if you understand optimization, you have a topic that you can share with others, then you can try.

How to make and where to get a website:

• You can make a website yourself. This is not difficult, because now there are a lot of free engines (cms), for example WordPress. They are simply installed on the hosting and are essentially ready to go. But for greater efficiency, you still need to be able to configure some functions, which is also not difficult.
• You can order from someone. I don’t recommend it at first, because you will need knowledge of the engine on which your site is running if you are going to continue doing this.
• You can buy a ready-made website that is already promoted, optimized and generates income (or does not generate income yet, but already has at least some readers). This can be done on a special exchange, and I wrote an article about this: .

You can make money on the site in many ways: contextual advertising, banner advertising, affiliate programs, direct advertisers, posting paid articles and other materials, etc. You can read all this at the link above (in the special section).

Providing services on the Internet or freelancing

This is also a cool opportunity to do business. You can provide completely different services or simply be a freelancer and complete tasks on the freelance exchange.

Services may be different:

1. Website development;
2. Setting up advertising on the Internet (context, targeting);
3. Design of websites or printed materials;
4. Creation of applications for smartphones;
5. Programming;
6. Consulting services (legal, accounting, marketing, technical, etc.);
7. Promotion of sites, groups, etc.;
8. Writing articles (copywriting);
9. And much, much more.

With freelancing, everything is essentially the same, but you work not as a “studio”, but as an individual. You can also do design, advertising, layout, programming, etc. You can even carry out small tasks for which you don’t need any knowledge. Orders can be received at THIS site.

Innovative business ideas

You will ask me at the end of this article, where did the innovation go? Someone will say that all the ideas above are banal and they want to come up with something of their own that is not yet on the market, etc. And in some ways you are right. Without innovation, the world cannot develop and there must be innovative business ideas, but we started this conversation with the fact that many of you are looking for a business idea on the Internet! Do you really think that someone will post your idea for an innovative business online? Then it will no longer be an innovation.

Innovative ideas should also come from people's need for something, and only then the innovator (you) thinks about how to solve this problem. And not the other way around: first he finds a business idea on the Internet, and then “pulls it by the ears” and thinks about what problem it will solve. Do you agree?

Therefore, do not look for innovative and unusual business ideas on the Internet, the most you will get is a waste of time. Follow new products, follow Western projects that have taken off, follow changes in legislation and think about how you can solve some problem for people or realize a need. And you will use everything unusual, non-standard and innovative from your head in the implementation process. After all, you can take an already operating business, implement it differently, and you will end up with a completely different product (essentially also new and not standard)!

I don’t know what else to say about innovation! This is innovation, where can there be ideas if everyone has their own in their head. Improve existing projects on the market, and then try to think about 100% innovation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to summarize. The article turned out to be long, but useful (in my opinion). I do not urge you to listen to my opinion, to first abandon unusual ideas, but to try what is already on the market (only improving), but simply shared my personal opinion, which I have held for a long time and so far it has not let me down. Of course, I could have missed a lot of business ideas in the article, but I really hope that you will add them in the comments, and I will add them to the article. Thanks to those who completed the entire article;) I hope that it was useful to you. I'm waiting for your comments.

Best regards, Schmidt Nikolay

If you are looking for your place in business, you have minimal finances for investment and no entrepreneurial experience, the article “Small Business: Ideas for Beginners” is for you. We will look at 25 profitable business ideas for beginners, their advantages and disadvantages. You'll learn how to choose a niche and what it takes to launch a new venture.

To understand which business will be optimal for you, take a piece of paper and write down the answers to the following questions:

If you have already found several ideas based on your notes, compare all the options and choose the one that suits you best. For those who have not yet decided what business to open, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the best business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Best Small Business Ideas

Choosing an idea and niche for a business is a headache for almost all beginning entrepreneurs. There's really no need to reinvent the wheel. As practice shows, the most successful are ready-made projects that have already proven their viability many times over.

For beginners, simple business ideas that do not require special knowledge or serious preparation are suitable. Also avoid projects aimed at a narrow target group. The best choice is a business that can be launched in your free time from your main job.

Business idea No. 1. E-commerce

The World Wide Web is the most promising platform for business. Instagram alone currently has about 100 million active users, Facebook - 2 billion, VKontakte - 80 million. This is a huge number of potential customers for an online store. It is enough to create a separate page, purchase goods (for example, on a Chinese website) and attract buyers.

E-commerce is a great idea for small businesses

On a note! It is best for beginning businessmen to work using the dropshipping system. You will not need to buy goods and store them in a warehouse. An online store is only an intermediary between the buyer and the wholesaler. By the way, you can read about dropshipping.

The most popular products for sale online:

• clothes and shoes- the best-selling product on the Internet. Choose either well-known brands or personalized clothing. A T-shirt with the client's name or his favorite design is in greater demand than the faceless clothes that can be bought in any other store;
• phone accessories- cases, headphones, chargers;
• art and hobby supplies. In traditional stores, the range of such products is too poor.
• high quality stylish jewelry;
• organic food. A healthy lifestyle is at the peak of popularity. Cereals, dried fruits, vegetable oils, low-calorie sweets labeled Organic show a consistently high level of sales.

The benefits of e-commerce are many. Firstly, you do not need to spend money on renting office space and staff salaries. Secondly, starting a business will take a minimum of time - 2-3 weeks. Thirdly, your store will be open 24 hours a day and you do not need to constantly monitor its operation. Fourthly, audience coverage is not limited to any particular city or region. An online store always has room to grow.

The disadvantages of e-commerce include high competition, as well as the need for promotion and constant advertising.

Business idea No. 2. Realtor

The services of realtors are becoming increasingly in demand. To implement this idea you do not need special knowledge or education. The business is considered profitable, and virtually no financial investment is required. There is only one drawback - long working hours, especially during the first time of training and searching for clients.

A realtor must be well versed in the region's real estate market, view advertisements daily, select good housing from the crowd at a reasonable price, find clients, and show them the premises.

To open a real estate business, it is not necessary to register an individual entrepreneur. At first, you can provide services without official status. The best place to start is with the rental market. When you have enough experience and knowledge, you can move on to apartments and houses intended for sale.

Business idea No. 3. Candle production

Decorative candles are a universal gift and stylish interior decoration. You can make products of different shapes, colors, and execution techniques. Themed candles are popular: in the form of Easter eggs, Christmas trees, cartoon characters, beer bottles, fruits, etc.

Finished products can be sold to small retail stores, large retail chains, and online stores. But the most profitable way is to open your own small point and sell goods there.

At the start, it is better to work as an artisan, so as not to spend money on opening an individual entrepreneur or company. True, in this case you will not be able to sell ready-made candles to enterprises or large retail outlets. Therefore, your first clients will be friends and acquaintances. To stimulate sales, you can create a page on a social network and post photos of your work there.

The downside of the idea is that candle production cannot be organized in a residential building. A garage or a small room in an industrial area with an area of ​​at least 25 meters is suitable.

To open an enterprise, you need a starting capital of 3000-4000 dollars. There is almost always a demand for decorative candles. This is a profitable business. The competition is not too high, and the markup on the product is 100-400%.

Business idea No. 4. Photo stocks

To make money from photographs, you need to have a good camera, a computer and a photo editor (for example, Adobe Photoshop). The business does not require enterprise registration. It can be combined with your main job or other types of earning money online.

First, learn how to take beautiful and high-quality photographs. Simple stories, photo reports, artistic and thematic photos are in great demand. After editing in Photoshop, upload the best pictures to special websites that act as an intermediary between buyers and photographers. They also ensure the security of the transaction. The most popular photo banks are CreStock, Lori, Shutterstock, etc.

Business idea No. 5. Landscape design

In Russia, the demand for design and landscaping of plots is growing every year. Companies that have been operating in this market for a long time prefer rich clients, since the price tag is much higher there. Representatives of the middle class are also willing to pay for high-quality landscape design of their summer cottages. However, there are almost no companies focused on this segment.

On a note! It is best to start with the design of small garden plots and summer cottages. Such orders are the simplest. When you have enough experience, you can move on to the design of city parks, squares and clubs. The authorities prefer to give such orders to well-known companies with a good reputation.

Business idea No. 6. Organization of holidays

People always celebrate birthdays, weddings or corporate parties, even during a crisis. Therefore, professional holding of such events is in high demand. At first, you can only deal with children's parties. Small clients are easier to please and easy to cheer up. The main task of the animator is to ensure that the children leave the holiday happy.

To open a company you will need 20,000-30,000 rubles. Most of the money will be spent on making costumes. But you can save money if you rent clothes from theater studios. In the future, the main expenses will go to transport, advertising and employee salaries.

It is not necessary to rent an office. But you should have a website or a page on a social network that displays photographs of the events you have held and satisfied clients. It is important to have a car to deliver animators to the event venue. It is advisable to purchase good musical equipment.

The key to a successful business is the high professionalism of the people who speak directly to the audience. Therefore, you need to choose them responsibly. The number of staff depends on the agency's specialization. In some cases, it is enough to find only animators. Sometimes a DJ, toastmaster or even a florist are also needed. You definitely need to hire a manager who will work with customers and act as a logistician.

Business idea No. 7. cleaning company

The services of professional cleaners are used by owners of small and large office premises, supermarkets, shopping centers, public organizations and individuals. A cleaning business can start with a narrow specialization, but then the range of services provided must be constantly expanded. Be sure to learn how to remove stains from furniture and clean carpets. These services have a high cost, so with their help you can significantly increase the overall income of the enterprise.

On a note! If you plan to work only with individuals, it is enough to register an individual entrepreneur. But to cooperate with large organizations, it is necessary to form an LLC.

The main disadvantage of this idea is the need for significant financial investments. At the initial stage, you will need about 500 thousand rubles. To save money, you can purchase the simplest cleaning equipment. But in the future, the equipment will have to be replaced with something better and more powerful.

Not everyone wants to clean - and that’s where you come to the rescue

There is no need to rent a large office. Premises with an area of ​​25 sq. m. is quite enough. The staff should consist of 2-3 cleaners. Over time, you can hire a manager and accountant.

Business idea No. 8. Technical support service

If you are good with computers, you can try opening a technical support service. This idea requires minimal investment, but finding enough customers will be difficult. To search for orders, you can create a website advertising your services. It is important that search engines respond to the user’s request “city such and such technical support” and return exactly your page. Therefore, when creating a website, you need to use all your knowledge in SEO optimization.

To increase the number of orders, you can place advertisements on Avito, city portals and other similar sites.

Business idea No. 9. Sale of vegetables and fruits

Food trading is always a profitable business. Competition in this area is very high, but small grocery stores are not very common.

Buyers prefer to purchase vegetables and fruits in small retail outlets. There they are usually fresher and more natural than in supermarkets. Small vegetable stalls work with local producers, whose products inspire more confidence among customers. Products most often come directly from farmers, bypassing warehouses and wholesale centers. This greatly reduces costs and ensures an attractive price for customers.

The amount of starting capital depends greatly on the region. Therefore, you need to make calculations yourself, taking into account the prices of the goods and the rental of the premises.

The main criterion for choosing a location is the density of human flow. A retail outlet can be a small store, pavilion or stall.

If you are interested in how to open a grocery store, read on. We will study how to register a business, what documents are needed, how to organize supplies and other complex issues.

This idea has two disadvantages:

1. vegetables and fruits spoil quickly, which increases costs;
2. The success of trade depends entirely on how the product looks.

Business idea No. 10. Advertising agency

It is not necessary to hire a large staff. At first, you need to find 2-3 people who are familiar with computer design. Some of the work can be entrusted to freelancers.

The main problem is finding orders. You can find your first clients by wisely using the capabilities of the Internet.

All money spent on launching an advertising agency will be returned after the first orders.

Business idea No. 11. Breeding and sale of aquarium fish

This business is good for its low level of competition. Therefore, an aspiring entrepreneur does not need to worry about the need to stand out in some way. You can breed aquarium fish right in your apartment and then sell them. An entrepreneur does not need to have any special education; it is enough to read literature on the topic. There is also a lot of information on the World Wide Web.

You need to start with individuals that reproduce best. They are inexpensive. You will be able to start selling soon. But these fish have many disadvantages. Firstly, these breeds are the most common and can be bought at almost any pet store. Secondly, since the cost of the fish is low, the profit from their sale will also be low.

Best Selling and Easy to Care Aquarium Fish:

1. gold;
2. notopteraceae;
3. barbs;
4. cichlids;
5. synodontis, etc.

On a note! You can breed more expensive and rare species of fish. But you need to choose the breed with caution. There is practically no information about some representatives of the aquarium fauna on the Internet. And improper care can lead to the death of your pets. In addition, fish from Australia, Asia or India do not reproduce well. In some cases, they may not produce offspring at all.

This business requires small financial investments. For equipment you will have to buy 10 aquariums with a volume of 200 liters each. You also need compressors for aeration, filters for water purification, thermometers and thermostats.

From 10 aquariums, an entrepreneur can receive $900-1000 in net profit monthly.

Business idea No. 12. Online store on Vkontakte

Recently, the popular social network Vkontakte offered the opportunity to open your own online store. The main advantage of this idea is a quick start. Creating an online market will take a few minutes. The work is simplified as much as possible, but for beginning businessmen this is exactly what is needed.

Before registering a store, you must create a group or public page. If you already have them, you can create a new market right there. To do this, go to the community management page, select “Page Management” and click on the “Additional Sections” - “Products” buttons. Next, fill out information about your store. After that, you can upload the product and advertise your products.

The big disadvantage of this business is the inability to make payments directly in the online store. You will have to accept payments via electronic wallets, bank accounts or cards. It is convenient to make payments using the Yandex. Cashier Plus.

Business idea No. 13. Freight transportation

Another promising business for beginners is cargo transportation. Thanks to the rapidly developing online trade, the demand for such services is constantly growing.

By the way, cargo transportation is closely related to the logistics industry - a complex and interesting activity

To open a freight transportation agency, you do not have to buy your own cars. The businessman’s task is to find clients and negotiate with the owner of the truck. That is, the agency plays the role of a dispatch service, which transfers applications to performers for a percentage.

Over time, you can purchase your own cars and hire hired drivers in them.

Business idea No. 14. Making business cards

When making business cards, special attention must be paid to quality and design. After all, it is the business card that speaks of the success and seriousness of the business.

Making business cards is a simple process, so even a beginner can implement a business idea. First, a layout is created using graphic programs (Photoshop, Corel Draw). If the customer likes it, printing begins. Any paper can be used, depending on the order. Next, the paper sheet is cut, and the finished business cards are packaged.

The business card business has room to grow - for example, use new unusual materials

Equipment you will need:

• powerful PC with installed graphic editors;
• digital machine;
• business card cutter;
• laminating machine;
• materials (paper, cardboard, film).

At the initial stage, at least 100 thousand rubles are required, excluding the rental of office space. To save money, you can purchase an inexpensive cutter. But you shouldn’t skimp on a printing machine, since the quality of your products depends on it.

Business idea No. 15. Tutoring and training via Skype

Thanks to the Internet, you can share your knowledge with people from different parts of the world. Using Skype, it is possible to implement the following business projects:

1. Learning foreign languages;
2. lawyer consulting;
3. psychologist consultations;
4. life coaching.

The services of a coach and psychologist require high moral principles. If you do not have the appropriate education, find another field of activity

All of the above can only be accomplished with the appropriate knowledge and education. Such a business does not require costs, not counting Internet costs. The undoubted advantage of the idea is that you can give consultations anywhere - at home or while traveling.

Business idea No. 16. Recruitment agency

The business is attractive because it requires minimal start-up investment. Another plus is that the state has little control over the activities of recruitment agencies.

Potential clients are large and small companies that do not want to recruit personnel on their own. Scheme of work of the recruitment agency:

1. The customer submits an application and the agent begins the search.
2. If there is no suitable candidate among the applicants, the personnel officer places an advertisement in the newspaper or on the Internet.
3. The agent conducts a preliminary interview with applicants. Those who best meet the employer's requirements are sent for an interview with the head of the customer company.
4. If the applicant is hired, the recruitment agency receives a commission.

Recruiting is an interesting field of activity

This business idea has several disadvantages. Customers or applicants may not comply with the terms of the contract or fail to provide all the necessary information. Then the other party becomes dissatisfied with the work of the recruitment agency. Another common problem is that the employer evades payment. The applicant is accepted, but later and without the participation of a recruitment agency.

Business idea No. 17. Photo studio

The owner of a photo studio receives income from three directions:

• professional advertising photography (for placement in catalogues, booklets, portfolios);
• reportage photography;
• rental of studio and photographic equipment.

Opening a photo studio will require large financial investments. But with the correct organization of an advertising campaign, all costs will be returned after a few months. And the entrepreneur will receive a consistently high income.

To properly implement this business idea, you need to consider the following points:

1. The premises must be located in the city center, even if the rental cost is high. The area of ​​the photo studio must be at least 60 square meters. m. Ceiling height - from 3 meters to accommodate all equipment.
2. The photo studio needs renovation. In the room, in addition to the studio itself, there should be a shower stall, a fitting room with a mirror and a screen, as well as an office for the administrator with a computer and Internet access.
3. Equipment you will need is a SLR camera, 4 light sources with a power of 1000 W or more, holders, a camera tripod, herons, stands, softboxes, curtains, umbrellas.

The photo studio staff consists of a photographer, an administrator and a makeup artist.

Business idea No. 18. Making plush bouquets

Cute exclusive bouquets of soft toys are always in high demand. You can organize a business at home, the materials are inexpensive and accessible to everyone. To make bouquets you need:

• small soft toys;
• accessories for decorating bouquets used by florists.

Competition in this area is low, so finished work costs much more than its cost.

Learning how to make plush bouquets is easy. You can find many training videos and master classes on YouTube. Your product should be compact and lightweight, especially if the gift is intended for a child.

All work can be done manually. But to cope with large volumes, you will have to purchase a sewing machine and an overlocker.

Business idea No. 19. Home studio

The advantage of an atelier is that it can be organized right at home. You need to learn how to sew. To do this, you can take cutting and sewing courses, which are available in almost any major city. As a last resort, you can use lessons from the Internet.

In conditions of a modest choice of clothes, the atelier is an interesting option for the buyer

It is not necessary to buy new equipment. At the initial stage, a used sewing machine will do. Thus, the business requires minimal financial investment.

By the way, it’s nice if you or your employee have taste. This way you can expand your customer base and attract people who are unsure of their ability to choose their wardrobe.

Business idea No. 20. Renting out apartments

To build a real estate rental business, you don’t have to be a homeowner. You can rent the premises yourself and then sublease it for a higher price.

The process begins with searching for an apartment. The price should not be high, but the house should be located in the city center or close to it. Next, you need to contact the owner of the apartment and draw up an agreement in which he gives the entrepreneur the right to sublease the property.

On a note! The contract must be concluded for a long term, otherwise you will suffer losses.

After signing the contract, do some minor renovations in the apartment and buy simple furniture. Then place an ad in a newspaper or online. It is better to rent housing daily or monthly, since short-term rent is more expensive than long-term rent.

This business has three serious disadvantages:

1. After each resident, the apartment must be cleaned and bed linen and towels washed. To save energy and time, you can hire a cleaner.
2. The apartment owner has the right to refuse to provide you with housing after just a couple of months. You will not be able to return the costs of repairs.
3. Tenants arrive at any time - at night, early in the morning. Therefore, having a personal car is mandatory.

Business idea No. 21. Making inscriptions from plywood or wood

Decorative elements made of plywood and wood will decorate any interior. They look stylish and modern. They are often ordered for the design of photo zones, residential premises, offices, luxury cafes, boutiques and shops.

To start a business, you need to purchase materials: plywood, paint, jigsaws. You can draw templates for inscriptions yourself. But, if you do not have artistic skills, the Internet will come to the rescue.

At the start, you need to invest at least 30 thousand rubles. If the business is set up correctly, the costs will return in a month or two. The main problem is to find a client. It is important to beautifully design a website or social network page to attract customers.

Business idea No. 22. Furniture for pets

This business will only be successful in a large city. In villages and small towns, furniture for pets will not be in demand.

Inside, furniture for the animal should be made of soft materials. The exterior design can be anything to the taste of the owners.

In Russia, there are not many companies engaged in this kind of business, so it will not be difficult for an entrepreneur to come to an agreement with pet stores. Make colorful catalogs of your products and leave them in retail outlets. Also create your own website with photos of your work. It will be convenient to accept orders through it.

The net profit from the product is at least 100%. A businessman will only have to spend money on equipment and materials. Production can be organized in your home. Considering the minimum investment, the income will be high.

Types of furniture for pets on which you can build a business:

• lining;
• mattress;
• sofa;
• claw scraper;
• sunbed;
• house;
• climbing structures.

Complex furniture also sells well. For example, house + mattress + claw pad.

Business idea No. 23. Renting out special equipment

For many small companies, it is not profitable to purchase their own special equipment, since they rarely need it. Such machines require maintenance and trained personnel, which further increases costs. It is much more profitable to rent special equipment.

Renting out special equipment is an interesting idea

There are many types of special equipment:

1. construction equipment - bulldozers, cranes, concrete mixer trucks;
2. agricultural machinery;
3. municipal vehicles;
4. warehouse equipment;
5. water transport;
6. vehicles for transporting passengers and cargo;
7. woodworking equipment;
8. railway transport;
9. escalators, lifts, elevators, etc.

The choice of technology depends on the characteristics of your region.

The rental cost is calculated as follows: the price of the car is divided by 12. The resulting amount is equal to renting the equipment for a month. Thus, the business pays off within 1-2 years.

Business idea No. 24. Finishing products with liquid stone

Liquid stone is a new word in construction. The material quickly gained popularity and its sales are growing steadily. You can build a successful small or large business on this.

Liquid stone is obtained by mixing polymer resin and other components. After hardening, the material looks like natural stone. The mixture withstands temperature changes. It does not absorb water, dirt or dust. Does not change properties or color over time. Liquid stone is several times cheaper than natural stone.

Liquid stone is most often used for interior work. They are used to decorate sinks, floors, stairs, window sills, and countertops. They are often used to decorate the facades of buildings.

To organize production you will need:

1. room up to 30 sq. m., divided into two halves (one for making the mixture and applying it to the surface, the other for grinding);
2. grinding machines;
3. containers of different sizes;
4. drills, screwdrivers, circular saw;
5. other small construction tools.

The room in which the mixture will be produced must always have running water.

Producing liquid stone is simple. It will take just a few days to master the technology. First, the mixture is poured into the mold. After hardening, the product is sanded and given a finished look.

Advertising and promotion are important in this business. Therefore, already at the start, this expense item should be one of the most significant. You need to conduct advertising campaigns both online and offline (radio advertising, billboards). To start cooperation with construction companies, you need to competently draw up commercial proposals. If you manage to get several large clients, you will be guaranteed a consistently high income.

Business idea No. 25. Sale of expired goods

This business does not involve financial investments, and the work scheme is as simple as possible. If bread has expired, it is withdrawn from sale. Bakery factories throw such products into the trash. But expired bread can still be used as feed for farm animals.

Disposal of waste is an extra expense, so the plant will be happy if someone takes it on their own. You need to meet with the accounting department and agree on the sale of the overdue item. The price is set symbolically, no more than 1 ruble per kilogram. You sell 5-10 times more expensive. Next, the entrepreneur places advertisements in the newspaper or on the Internet. Due to the low cost of products, customers are found quickly. And since farmers always need feed, there is no need for constant advertising.

The most difficult thing in this business is to find a plant that is willing to sell you waste. Not every manufacturer works honestly. Some unscrupulous bakeries mix expired bread into new products.

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Conclusion

Millions dream of starting their own business, but only a few become entrepreneurs. Most people believe that running your own business requires a lot of knowledge and experience. And accounting is so complex that only a select few can master it. But the truth is that for a successful business you need to have a good idea, a desire to learn and capital (not necessarily financial). And the majority of administrative and accounting issues can be entrusted to specialized outsourcing companies for a small fee.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs, before choosing any specific option for their entrepreneurial activity, study the rating of business ideas for a long time and carefully. They are completely convinced that only those included in the TOP 100 for small businesses can be a source of stable and high income.

However, it is worth saying right away that you should not completely trust the TOP. Many of the ideas included in it for your own business are difficult to implement. If not downright absurd.

Top includes mainly those options for small businesses that are most original. However, originality does not yet indicate their effectiveness. On the contrary, the TOP 100 may not contain the most realistic business ideas. And if you are a beginner entrepreneur and do not yet have sufficient experience, then it is better not to undertake the implementation of original ideas for business at all.

• Do not focus on the TOP, but choose for your business activity the option that best suits your preferences and hobbies;
• Identify the basic needs of your potential audience;
• Assess the competition carefully;
• Determine the level of profitability in the area in which you plan to start a small business;
• Check the effectiveness of your chosen option from the TOP.

To begin with, you can simply take a blank sheet of paper and write on it a list of things that would be most interesting to you as an entrepreneur and in which you think you could achieve high results. Of course, one can argue that not all businessmen do what interests them. But they began to do this when they had already gained experience in a field of activity close to them.

Which small business idea will be the most profitable?

If you choose an idea for a small business from the TOP in terms of profitability, then it will be useful for you to know that the most profitable idea will be the one from the TOP that:

• allows you to solve people's problems;
• does not require large expenses;
• easy to implement.

If you run a small business based on these criteria, you will undoubtedly be able to achieve success. In addition, special attention has long been paid to the study of competition, because it always exists. If it is not available in some area, this means that this area cannot be profitable in the first place. Although many inexperienced businessmen consider this a big plus.