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Is it possible to open your own business without investment and how to do it correctly? What kind of business is profitable to start so that your investment amounts to a maximum of 3,000 rubles?

Hello, dear friends! With you is Alexander Berezhnov, entrepreneur and one of the authors of the business magazine HiterBober.ru.

Today we will talk about starting your own business without investment from scratch. In this article I will cover this topic in detail and give answers to the most common questions from beginners. All the information you learn is based on my practical experience or the experience of my entrepreneur friends.

Therefore, dear readers, be sure to study this material to the end and feel free to implement the thoughts, approaches and ideas you like!

1. Why is it profitable to open a business without investments?

Dear reader, as you may have guessed, the most important benefit is savings on investments, and, therefore, much lower risks.

For example, if you are opening a restaurant, then most likely you will need several million rubles.

Can you imagine how much time it takes to first get your money back, and only after that can we talk about making any money.

In most cases, such projects pay off in more than a year (usually 2-3 years, not earlier).

According to statistics 95% all newly opened businesses are closed without lasting even a year !

Therefore, dear friend, if you do not have experience in business, I will give you advice - never invest your last money in business, which is also intended for urgent needs. Moreover, do not take out a loan to open a business (I repeat, if you have no experience).

More than once I saw my friends lose money, and I myself found myself in unpleasant situations due to the fact that I overestimated my strength.

Ask yourself, what happens if my business fails?

At a minimum, you will lose most of your money. And if you took them on credit... Just a nightmare!

That is why, start a business so that your investments are minimal or even zero.

In general, starting any business, no matter whether it involves investing money or not, begins by asking yourself the question:

“What do I have that I can give to people and they will pay me money for it? »

For example, you can write articles well, play a musical instrument, or you have teaching talent.

Then make your business based on what you do well.

Let's look at a practical example.

The same person who knows how to play the guitar well can earn money in several ways:

• Method 1. Stand in the street (underground) passage and play, collecting money from passers-by (by begging). This method will be acceptable for some, but humiliating for others. However, it is the simplest and most obvious. It still has not outlived its usefulness, because in every major city there will always be such musicians.
• Method 2. Play guitar in a group of performers. This method is suitable for people whose dream is to perform as part of a group (to create their own musical group). The benefits of this method are that you can become rich and famous someday. However, it is not without its drawbacks - for most people it is a rather long and difficult path.
• Method 3. Teach people to play the guitar, replicating your talent. This is exactly what you need if you know how to do something well.

Developing the guitar theme...

If a few years ago you could simply give private lessons in playing an instrument and charge a time fee for them, for example, 300 rubles per hour, then today everything has changed.

Thanks to the Internet, you can sell your knowledge an unlimited number of times by creating your own information product. That is, replicate your product and receive money many times for the work once done.

So goods may be an e-book or video lessons (training video course).

Yes, friends, this is a business, not just tutoring.

This is how you can open a business without investment, and most importantly, you can receive your first profit literally the next day.

Nowadays, more and more people earn tens of thousands of rubles a month in similar ways.

This is food for thought for you. After all, you can monetize your talents* in different ways.

Monetization- the process of turning any activity into money (from the word coin or extract a coin).

In the case of the ability to play the guitar, these are different ways to earn income from your talents, which I described above.

Maria Ivanovna became a private tutor, and Ivan Petrovich opened a men's suit store. Let's immediately make a reservation that both of our entrepreneurs are specialists in their field. Maria Ivanovna is a good teacher, and Ivan Petrovich knows a lot about costumes.

Comparative table of business projects
Maria Ivanovna and Ivan Petrovich:

Business assessment criteria	Maria Ivanovna - tutor	Ivan Petrovich - owner of a costume store
Initial financial investment	Minimum	Essential
Periodic financial investments	Minimum	Essential
Time costs	Average	Average
Technical difficulty	Relatively easy	Pretty hard
Business flexibility	High degree of mobility (adaptability)	Low degree of mobility (adaptability)
Competition	Relatively high	Relatively high
Revenue growth potential	Short	Average
Time to reach break-even point	Very fast	Relatively long
Market capacity (demand for product/service)	Quite tall	Quite tall

Of course, this is only a superficial analysis and does not reflect all the nuances. But even here it is clear that Maria Ivanovna has much less risks. And the task of a novice entrepreneur is to minimize risks.

The most interesting thing is that in order for Maria Ivanovna to earn 40,000 rubles per month, she needs to invest approximately 8,000 rubles (travel, advertising, communications, taxes).

But for Ivan Petrovich it is much more difficult here, since in order to earn the same 40,000 rubles per month, he needs to spend about 200,000 rubles over the same period (cost of goods, rent of premises, more expensive advertising, higher taxes, wear and tear commercial equipment, staff salaries if necessary).

From this we can conclude:

1. When starting your own business from scratch (with minimal investment), focus on providing services(if you do not have other resources: money, connections, client base, etc.).
2. Don't try to do everything perfectly right away. Instead, do everything on the principle of gradual improvement. This will reduce your time and financial costs. This way you can open a business without money or with minimal money.
3. Identify your strengths and make yourself known through advertising and personal contacts.

And, perhaps, the most important condition at the start of your new project is action.

Remember, only actions lead to results!

Just before you act, check if you have at least a small cash reserve, because even if you start your own business, there are still risks that your project will not be as profitable as expected, which means that you will have to cover current expenses from other sources.

4. How to open a business without investment - 7 proven business ideas for 2018

All the ideas described below I have personally tested or described them based on the experience of my friends who are successfully doing business in these areas.

All you have to do is choose the type of business you like and start immersing yourself in it.

You can also read another article on our website about which ones are relevant and successful this year.

Business idea 1. Cooperation with a network marketing company

Uninitiated people often have many misconceptions about this, believing that network marketing is a scam, a pyramid, and so on. I assure you that this is not so.

Let's figure out what advantages of network marketing over classic business:

1. Minimum investment: from 10 to 100 dollars
2. Obtaining basic business skills:
   • ability to negotiate;
   • planning your activities;
   • team management;
   • tracking trade turnover;
   • profit calculation, etc.
3. Opportunity to create passive income for yourself, that is, such income that does not depend on your daily activities. Here you can regularly receive money for work once done.

I personally know people who earn several thousand dollars a month in network marketing. At the same time, they do not run around with bags and catalogs, like girls at the subway. This method of starting a business on your own without large investments is perfect for sociable and open-minded people.

Business idea 2. Business partnership with your employer

Let's look at this business idea with an example.

You work in the sales department of a small company that sells computers. You have a salary and a bonus for meeting or exceeding the sales plan.

Naturally, your employer is interested in you selling as much computer equipment as possible. In this case, you need to find a way to significantly increase sales in the company.

To do this, you may need to open a branch of your company in another city or region, go on a business trip, reach wealthier clients, and so on.

Prepare a written proposal to your boss (business owner), he will probably only be happy with your initiative. If it is adequately assessed and you cope with your task, then after some time you will be able to become not just an employee, but a managing partner of this company, having your share in the total profit of the company.

It was in this way that an entrepreneur I know, his name is Nikolai, immediately turned two employees into business partners.

One of the employees was a hired director, and the other was a lawyer. Each of these guys took over one area of ​​business that Nikolai is involved in, and began to develop them, receiving the status of managing partners in his company.

Business idea 3. Selling your knowledge online

There is a famous expression: “Knowledge is power!” Especially if it is practical knowledge supported by results.

Do you know how to do something well: sing, draw, program, take photographs? There are thousands of people who want to do this just like you.

The problem is that they don't know where to start. Help them learn it (learn) for money. Share your experience in something you love and do well.

I already wrote above that you can not just give consultations and lessons on some topic, but also replicate your training by creating a paid information product.

My English teacher, Alexey, has been teaching people English and German via Skype for several years now.

A few months ago, he decided to record his original method of learning a foreign language in a year, in the form of an information product, and began selling it on the Internet.

Now he has active income from teaching and passive income (without his participation) from selling training courses on the Internet.

This is one of the forms of doing business online.

There are many more ways to make money online. You can learn about them from our article “”. This article will be especially interesting for beginners.

Business idea 4. Creating an online business

It’s not the easiest path you have to go through if you decide to organize a business on the World Wide Web. But believe me, it's worth it!

This business idea is suitable for those who want to earn money and develop their business without being tied to a location. That is, you can manage your business project from anywhere in the world where there is a computer and the Internet.

Understanding Internet technologies, you can create custom websites and organize your own web studio. About how my friend Vitaly and I made money on this more than 500,000 rubles, I told in the article “. This can also become your online business. After all, for this you don’t even have to have an office and you can work with customers remotely.

For example, I am now on the Black Sea in the city of Sochi and at the same time doing business on the Internet.

And I’ll tell you honestly that it’s very cool! After all, at any time I can go for a walk to the sea, meet with friends or just relax. I have no bosses, but only clients and business partners.

If you feel empowered to start a full-fledged information business online, then this will be the best decision, provided that you are willing to invest time in your project.

For example, the website HeatherBober.ru, where you are now reading this article, is one of my business projects. It took me and my partner Vitaly more than a month of hard work to create and promote it, but now the project is thriving and brings good profits from the advertising that is placed on it.

If you are also interested in making money on the Internet and want to find out how you can earn tens of thousands of rubles by creating your own visited Internet resource, be sure to check out my article “.

Above, I already wrote about such a concept as passive income. So, friends. Your visited website is a great opportunity to create a source of such income for yourself.

Business idea 5. Reselling things using electronic bulletin boards

The simplest business you can start is regular resale or, more simply, speculation. You buy something cheaper and then resell it for more.

But since in the article we are talking about business without investments or with insignificant investments, you and I will not open a store, immediately register officially and purchase a bunch of goods.

What I suggest you do.

First, practice and sell unnecessary things from home. This could be an old laptop, a bicycle, a closet or children's toys.

If you just inspect your home, and also look in the garage or on the balcony, then I assure you that you will find a lot of things that you don’t need (and someone else really needs them, believe my experience), and you will find “junk” at least several thousand rubles.

Personally, when I carried out an inspection of the apartment, I found almost 50,000 rubles worth of all sorts of things. And this is only a superficial examination.

Next, take photos of these items and post them online. The best place to start is the popular electronic board “Avito” (avito.ru). Now you can also use the capabilities of the Yula website. This is also a popular bulletin board through which you can sell your things and engage in mediation.

All you have to do is receive calls and meet buyers' homes.

Attention!

An expanded and more progressive option for reselling goods online is “Business with China”. Its essence is that you purchase and then sell an interesting and inexpensive product through the same bulletin boards, online store or one-page website.

Now this topic is very popular and has high profitability. You can make money on the “Chinese theme” 100-200 and even 500 thousand rubles per month.

I have a friend, his name is, who is successfully engaged in such a business and teaches it to others. If you also want to make money selling Chinese goods, I recommend taking Evgeniy as your mentor.

Look at the review of his wife’s student, Igor Galaev, who shares his results after completing business training with China:

Let's get back to making money on message boards...

But you don’t have to limit yourself to just the Avito website. Each city, as a rule, has its own local website with the ability to post free advertisements. If you want, you can advertise the items you sell, even with ads in local newspapers like Hand to Hand or All for You.

This will also reduce your sales time.

Next, when you already have experience in making money in this way, simply repeat all your steps again, and also start looking for contractors and suppliers of goods (the same things) and sell them on Avito and similar sites.

I guarantee that in this way you can earn money, even in the first month, comparable to the average salary in your locality.

Business idea 6. Organization of a household errand service “Husband for an hour”

Business idea “Husband for an hour* » is not new, but it becomes more relevant every year. Our people are busy, and given the large number of single women, this service will always be popular.

A popular popular name for services for minor household repairs in the house, which are usually performed by a man.

If you are a man and have the skills to repair plumbing, electrical, you can “nailed a shelf” or replace a door lock, then in principle you will not end up with clients, thanks to your skills and proper advertising.

If your “handedness” has helped you out more than once in household chores, then why not start selling your services?

A good friend of mine, his name is Evgeniy, opened the “Husband for an Hour” service in our city of Stavropol. This is the third year he has been engaged in this activity, he has already recruited a team of assistants and takes a percentage of the work they complete.

Place advertisements on Avito. Walk around the area and post up advertisements offering your services.

Once you have several satisfied customers, orders will come to you based on their recommendations. The “word of mouth” effect will work.

Tip on topic:

Order yourself business cards and hand them to each client. Write on your business card that your client will receive a discount if they contact you again. 10% for services.

This will help you quickly gain regular customers.

If you organize your work correctly, do it efficiently and build good relationships with clients, then soon you will have a flurry of orders and you will have to hire assistants.

My friend Zhenya and his “husband for an hour” service did just that. According to this scheme, you can also open your own business without investment, the most you will need is minimal money for advertising and for your instrument.

When providing such services, it is advisable to have your own car, but this is not a prerequisite.

Try it if you feel that this activity is up to you.

Business idea 7. Home business to provide your personal services

The last business idea on our list will not relate to a specific field of activity, but rather to something that you know how to do and can make money from it in the very near future right from your home.

For example, if you are a man and you have your own garage next to your house, start providing car repair services by organizing your own small “home” car service.

If you are a woman, and, for example, you are interested in yoga, trained as a hairdresser or know how to do a manicure - you can make money from all this.

So my friend Anna Belan, who was passionate about handicrafts, first made crafts at home and sold them, and now she has opened her own creative studio, where she teaches children this art.

Moreover, Anya’s clients have only increased; now large companies order her to make branded crafts for the holidays, and she makes money from it, doing what she loves.

Interested in her experience, I interviewed Anya, which tells. I recommend that you read it, especially if you are a girl or a man who is looking for something to do with his wife and improve her financial situation. :)

Remember, probably one of your friends or acquaintances is running a home business, using their skills and abilities in various fields.

Chat with this person and learn from his experience. I am sure that over time you will become an equally successful entrepreneur.

5. Conclusion

Dear reader, I hope that the thoughts, ideas and visual examples in this article will help you start your own business without investment. If you are just starting your journey in entrepreneurship, are looking for business ideas to start your project, or want to open a business on your own, then visit the pages of the business magazine HeatherBober.ru more often.

Today we have discussed in some detail the most important topic for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Taking photographs and conducting photo sessions are interesting ideas for business with minimal investment, allowing you to receive a guaranteed income in a short time. However, for this you need to have special equipment, be able to retouch, and also understand what the client wants in a particular case. If clients like the photos, they will recommend the photographer’s services to their friends, which will allow them to significantly save on advertising.

For this business idea with small investments you need:

• register as an individual entrepreneur;
• purchase professional equipment;
• create a portfolio.

Website creation and promotion

It is believed that some of the most profitable projects are business ideas with minimal investment, based on website promotion and promotion. Websites that rank in the TOP of search engines bring their owners a permanent income.

However“promotion” of a website or store is a troublesome task, so most people prefer to turn to professionals. Small business ideas with minimal investment in a small town are often limited, so going online can be a smart decision.

Creating environmentally friendly products as a profitable business

Currently, environmentally friendly products are very popular, so the best business ideas with minimal investment are often based on selling eco products.

An increasing number of people are becoming supporters of healthy eating. This business idea is well suited if you live in the suburbs and have your own farm. You can sell meat and milk, as well as vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits. Considering that food products are among the essentials, this is a quick-payback business with minimal investment. Producing and selling environmentally friendly products can cost approximately $1,000.

Opening a fitness club or working as a personal trainer

With the increased popularity of a healthy lifestyle, fitness is a profitable business with minimal investment. According to RBC research, the fitness services market has recently reached about $2 billion.

You can bring business ideas to life with small investments to open a fitness center for 2-3 thousand dollars. (if the premises are rented). To be more successful than competitors, you can buy special exercise equipment, which, for example, can be used not only by ordinary visitors, but also by people who have experienced complex injuries.

Creation of handmade stationery

How to start a business with a minimum investment if you only have paper and glue on hand? Today, making handmade stationery means producing a one-piece product that sells out in a matter of minutes. A variety of creation techniques and themes allows us to produce products for every taste. What is noteworthy is that the most profitable business with minimal investment can be organized by a beginner for about $500.

Sewing bags and clothes

Interesting business ideas with minimal investment can be implemented in the Hand-Made sector. Goods made with one's own hands have always been highly valued. A small quantity of goods created can be compensated by the high cost of products. Particular attention should be paid to the quality and uniqueness of things, because it is originality that determines their demand. What’s most interesting is that it’s as easy as pie to organize such a business in a garage with minimal investment for about $1,000.

This is a fairly profitable type of income, but certain difficulties may arise when searching for rare fabrics or genuine leather.

Jewelry products

Real business ideas should be based on selling products that are in demand. Jewelry falls into this category. Semi-precious stones, silver, gold and even ordinary beads are the most popular materials for creating jewelry.

If you plan to create a small business with minimal investment in the production of jewelry, then the craftsman is required to have skills, knowledge and equipment, which can be purchased for $1,500.

Cooking

Meal prep is a profitable small business with little investment as it only requires food and a kitchen space to start. You can post a menu on your personal blog or website. Employees of factories or offices often prefer just such dishes if they do not have the opportunity to eat in canteens or cafes nearby. Even if the project was started in your own kitchen, such business ideas for women with minimal investment will be very attractive.

This is a fairly low-cost business (from $400), but special requirements will be placed on the quality of food, as well as its cost. You also need to have specific ideas when creating a menu. It will also be necessary to organize a delivery system. However, such a project can easily be created by one family.

Advertising and selling “exotic goods” as a mini business idea with minimal investment

Anything that arouses consumer interest can be turned into the most profitable business with little investment.

Products familiar to Western or Central Asian consumers are practically unknown on the domestic market. Selling exotic goods and products can be a profitable endeavor. A business with minimal investment and quick payback can be built on the sale of exotic goods to domestic buyers.

However, the entrepreneur must be confident in the quality of his product and know for sure that the product corresponds to the presented names. It is very important that suppliers are conscientious. It will take about $1,000 to “promote” the project.

How to open your own business with minimal investment selling car accessories

Manufacturing car accessories is a profitable business. You can start producing vinyl stickers by purchasing a special printer and plotter. Many car enthusiasts purchase rubber or PVC mats, first aid kits, emergency locks, jacks and other devices. The peak of sales occurs in the spring. You can set up a business for about $2,000.

Printing on T-shirts and accessories

Even a beginner is quite capable of organizing a profitable business with minimal investment. Printing on T-shirts and putting images on mugs are good projects with minimal investment for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Printing a variety of prints on T-shirts and mugs is a great way to make money even in limited conditions, including in a small town. Such items are especially in demand during the holidays, when people are eager to buy gifts.

To create such a business you will need the following list of equipment:

• Jet printer;
• Direct image transfer printer;
• Computer;
• Special graphics application;
• Mini cutting plotter;
• Paint cartridges.

Opening a project will cost approximately $2,000.

Social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is based on the fact that an entrepreneur introduces and develops business ideas with minimal investment and quick payback, in which other people must participate. A striking example is the opening of a business to revive patterned knitting or other interesting activities that may be of interest to society.

When implementing a business idea for beginners with minimal investment, it is possible to receive grants. A detailed business plan is written, which outlines the project development strategy. The cost of opening a business is about $500.

Video creation

A person who knows how to shoot and edit video can open his own business. The range of services can be different - from wedding photography to creating corporate videos. Everything depends solely on the personal skills of the entrepreneur.

Creating videos and original content are excellent business options with minimal investment, since educational videos are needed even when promoting sites, since search engines “prefer” sites whose articles are equipped with detailed video material. In this case, the equipment costs about $1,500.

Renovation of apartments

Even in a small town, apartment renovation is a type of business with minimal investments that will always make a profit. An entrepreneur can repair it himself or hire a team of employees, leading it. This type of business is especially relevant in the warm season, when construction is actively underway.

The purchase of equipment and tools costs from 1 to 2 thousand dollars, depending on what range of services it is planned to provide to clients.

Baking cakes

Cakes are purchased for both corporate events and private events. Exclusive cakes created according to the client’s wishes are now in fashion. For example, cakes with images of the heroes of the occasion are quite popular, as well as “sculptural” cakes, which are a whole work of art.

Making cakes is a profitable home business with minimal investment, because to make a product you only need special utensils, products and a kitchen. To start your own business with minimal investment (from $600), you must first assess the capabilities of competitors and find an actively purchased type of product. This is where you can create cakes at home, which is especially important during maternity leave.

Vending business

How to open your own business with minimal investment? A vending enterprise involves the purchase of vending machines with different goods. As a rule, vending machines for selling snacks or drinks are more popular. The machine can be placed at a university, at a large production facility, and in other places where there are large crowds of people.

Despite the fact that this business is being implemented with minimal investment, you will need to buy one or more vending machines. As a rule, purchasing and servicing one vending machine costs 1-1.5 thousand dollars.

Cargo transportation

The cargo transportation service is the most profitable business with minimal investment, necessary both in the industrial sector and for private clients. This is a sought-after business that can bring considerable income, especially if the company is a monopolist in a particular region. In order to understand how profitable this type of business will be, you need to carefully evaluate the offers of competitors. If there is strong competition in a particular region, you can offer potential clients services on more favorable terms.

Cargo transportation is a business that requires certain investments. For example, to open such a business you will need about $5,000 (if you rent a truck). This amount includes equipment rental, an advertising campaign necessary when starting a project, as well as hiring employees.

Fish farming

Your own fishery is a good business idea for beginners, allowing you to produce products that will always be bought. However, this business has its pitfalls, since in order to implement a business with the least investment, you need to know the intricacies of growing fish, understand the types and varieties of food, know everything about the temperature necessary to maintain life, etc.

In addition, in this case it is necessary to equip a special room in which the fish will be grown. However, many farm owners create their own mini fish farms.

From a mini business idea, over time, an enterprise can grow into a large production with high profitability.

Another nuance of such a business is that in order to grow and subsequently sell fish, it is necessary to have a documentation package from the relevant government bodies, undergo inspections and register as a private entrepreneur. In principle, it is quite possible to implement such a business idea with minimal investment at home. You can create such a small enterprise with 200,000 rubles in hand.

Making paintings

Creating beautiful paintings is an interesting business for beginners, especially in demand during the holidays. A beautiful painting can be a great gift. The most popular type of painting at all times has been portraits. You can implement these business ideas in your garage with minimal investment by creating your own workshop.

Painting pictures or printing bright images is a profitable business with low investments, which you can create without leaving your home.

The author's style, any new idea will help in launching your own painting creation business. However, here you need to be able to draw well or create images in special editors. If you plan to print images, you will need to purchase printers and special printing paper ($500). The sale of paintings can take place either through a personal website or through social media. network, and when organizing personal exhibitions.

Selling boiled corn

Trading boiled corn is a fast-paying business. It is enough to place several points selling corn in crowded places to increase profitability. It’s easy to open such a business, but you will need to purchase technically equipped carts in which you can cook corn (about $600).

Feed production

It is better to open your own business with minimal investment in a field that will always be in demand. Feed production is a profitable business in which equipment is purchased, and a technologist and other employees are hired. Feed production will be especially in demand in the suburbs or in places where there are many households. As practice has shown, in the field of mini production, feed pays for itself within a year.

Dresses and suits for rent

Renting suits and dresses are ideal business ideas for beginners with minimal investment, because there is no need to understand technological nuances. Proms, school events, and corporate events require suits, which are often rented. Wedding dresses are rented, which is the most profitable part of launching a startup. During the holidays, profits can reach unprecedented heights. On New Year's or Halloween, a huge number of people want to “rent” a beautiful costume. Dress rental - allows you to receive passive income.

When implementing a business idea, you should purchase a fairly wide range of suits of different sizes and colors. The approximate cost of a startup is about $3,000. The larger the assortment, the higher the profitability will be.

Private kindergarten

Private kindergartens are great home business ideas with minimal investment, because you can open a kindergarten at home. To do this, you must obtain the appropriate permits and also go through the registration procedure. The main requirement for placing a kindergarten in a private home is safety. Therefore, inside and outside the house is equipped in such a way that children’s stay in the room is as safe as possible.

The queues for kindergartens are always long, so opening such an institution is a fast-paying business with minimal costs and maximum benefits.

Among other things, you will need to think about purchasing equipment for opening a private kindergarten - children's furniture, utensils for cooking, etc. To start the project you need about $2,200.

Home bakery

Baking at home can be a profitable startup. The implementation of this business idea from scratch with minimal investment can begin with the preparation of pies, buns and pies. You can start a business without a lot of money, since you don’t need any equipment. If you plan to expand production, then the purchase of technical equipment is necessary (about 1600 thousand dollars).

Opening of courses

In the field of education, you can also find interesting ways to implement an idea for a small business from scratch with minimal investment. When opening your own courses, an important factor is the thematic focus of the classes.

Eg, language courses, as well as computer literacy courses and exam preparation courses will be especially popular. Cooking courses are also quite in demand. A particularly popular area is courses for training IT specialists. You can open courses by renting premises for about $1,400.

On the Internet, you can easily implement your small business options in the field of training with minimal investment. Classes can be conducted either in a rented room or online. The last option is the most preferable, since in this case there is no need to spend money on renting premises, and the search for students is not limited to a specific city.

You can create your own website presenting training services in a particular area. You can also create a training complex that will be sold at a certain price.

Things and furniture made of wood

Opening a business with minimal investment to produce things or furniture made of wood is possible provided that the entrepreneur has equipment, skills and imagination.

It is necessary to start producing products that would be different from competitors' products. with a small investment, you can start by creating miniature crafts made of wood - boxes, combs, wooden decorations, etc. However, you can start creating unique designer furniture or specialize in making beautiful wooden stairs.

Wood– an environmentally friendly material that has not lost its relevance, so there will always be a demand for wood products. Starting a business will cost approximately $800.

Production of souvenirs

The production and sale of souvenirs are popular business ideas without large investments for a city in which tourism is well developed.

Souvenir products are most popular among tourists who want to purchase some item that reminds them of visiting a city or country. Therefore, the business for the production of souvenir products will be most in demand in cities where tourism is established.

Souvenir products are varied in their range - from the production of calendars to the production of flags. To implement such a business idea, the entrepreneur will need to purchase equipment - printers, material for souvenirs, etc. The total cost of the startup is about $1,800.

The demand for souvenirs depends on how interesting and varied the assortment presented will be. To open this business with minimal investment you will need a garage (rent) and the necessary inexpensive equipment (machines) from China.

Handmade dolls

What kind of business can you open with minimal investment if you are interested in the field of art? Handmade dolls are a unique collectible item. The products of famous artists are in great demand, and the cost of a beautifully made doll starts from several hundred dollars.

You can sell products both via the Internet and at special exhibitions and fairs attended by potential buyers.

When making handmade dolls, the master is not primarily focused on creating toys for children. The master's task is to create a unique item, which over time will take its place in the collection.

In this case, creating dolls and selling them are unique business ideas from scratch and with minimal investments, which require professionalism and the development of an author's style from the master.

Creating handmade dolls is a labor-intensive process in which the master must have certain skills. Any mistake can be critical, so making a doll can take from several weeks to a month.

As a rule, such a business does not require special investments, since craftsmen often make do with improvised means as tools. The cost of launching a startup will be about 2,000 thousand dollars (a little more than 100 thousand rubles).

Cleaning

Often entrepreneurs, not knowing what business to start without large investments, stop at production. However, providing services is an excellent business with low investments, in which you do not need to buy expensive equipment or pay rent.

Cleaning services are more relevant today than ever, since cleaners are invited to both private homes and offices.

There is no need for special investments, since it is enough to hire a qualified cleaning team, providing them with detergents, brushes and rags.

Dry cleaning

Almost all small business ideas with minimal investment are focused on the everyday needs of society. Opening a dry cleaner is one such project.

Eg, in order to open a dry cleaner and start a business with minimal investment you will need about $4,000. Not exactly a small investment, but this business brings in stable good money.

Raising purebred animals

Not knowing what kind of business they can start with minimal investment in their spare time, entrepreneurs are looking for options that combine profitability with fun. Breeding purebred animals is exactly such a case.

One purebred kitten or puppy can cost up to several thousand dollars, and you can build good capital from selling animals.

However, animals should be given a lot of attention - regular visits to the veterinarian, the best food, constant training. In addition, not the entire litter can be sold, since there are many criteria according to which the value of a kitten or puppy is calculated. Each breed has its own criteria, so it is better to focus on breeding one specific breed, having a good understanding of the nuances of breeding and maintenance.

Creating such a business with minimal investment in a small town is just as profitable as in a metropolis, since people can come for purebred animals from anywhere in the world.

It is better to breed purebred animals on a spacious plot of a suburban house. An entrepreneur needs to be prepared for the fact that for breeding he will need to spend a lot of money on a purebred kitten or puppy, monitor them, look for partners for mating, etc. Launching a project will cost about 3,000 thousand dollars.

Gift shop

Creating a gift store means organizing it in such a way that the gift assortment is in demand among a wide range of people.

Such a store should present an assortment of goods that would be nice to receive as a gift to people of all ages and hobbies. In order for ideas for a small business to quickly pay off with minimal investment, you need to carefully consider the assortment of the gift store, since its payback directly depends on this. The store can be located either in rented premises or created on the Internet. The approximate cost of launching such an Internet project is $600.

Anticafe

If the issue is being decided without large investments, then you can follow Western trends, which after some time will become popular in domestic entrepreneurship. Opening an anti-cafe falls precisely into this category of small business idea with small investments.

Anticafe is establishments that charge not for food, but for the time spent. The essence of opening such establishments is to organize quality leisure time, as well as to provide a platform for holding various events.

Implementing an idea for starting a business with minimal investment involves focusing on the desires of potential clients. For example, anti-cafes are more often visited by freelancers, aspiring entrepreneurs and students, for whom it is of great importance:

1. comfortable environment;
2. the opportunity to have quality and interesting leisure time;
3. the opportunity to make interesting contacts;
4. free wifi.

To open your own anti-cafe you will need about 2-3 thousand dollars (the premises are rented).

Web design

Profitable business ideas without large investments can arise as a new stage in professional development. The opening of a web design agency is the best example of this, since most often such an enterprise is organized by a professional who has reached unprecedented heights in his field.

A web designer is a professional who specializes in designing interfaces for applications and websites. In this case, a portfolio is the best advertisement and indicator of professionalism. Opening your own agency can cost about $1,000.

How to start a business with minimal investment on the Internet

Online business has certain advantages over other startups. Current business ideas with minimal investment on the Internet do not require renting premises or purchasing raw materials.

The Internet allows you not only to quickly find a job, but also to organize your own enterprise specializing in certain services. Especially since Internet business is not limited locally.

Cryptocurrency

In order to find new business ideas with minimal investment, you need to carefully monitor global business trends.

After the increase in the value of bitcoins, cryptocurrency is one of the most popular types of income. Investment in cryptocurrency can start with a small amount ($200-400), which allows you to launch a profitable business with the least risk. There is an opportunity to get real income on international platforms.

contextual advertising

Earning money on websites or a blog is relatively, which have just begun to gain popularity.

This type of business is suitable for owners of blogs or their own websites. When placing contextual advertising, the owner of the Internet site is entitled to certain percentages. Income depends on the “promotion” of the site, as well as on how many people visit it daily. This is an interesting way of passive income, and such a business usually brings in from 10,000 to ($150-1800) per month. In general, there are no limits to earnings from contextual advertising. The more site traffic, the higher the income.

What business can you open with minimal investment? Tips and tricks

You need to choose the best option from business ideas taking into account your own profession, skills, and desires. When deciding which business to open with minimal investment, several factors should be taken into account:

• Competition;
• Demand;
• Sales opportunity.

Even the most favorable ones cannot be sold if the products are not in demand in a particular region.

First, it is necessary to monitor the market and determine what goods or services the consumer needs. Even before starting a business, you should determine how the goods will be sold.

An important factor, affecting the success of a business project is the presence of competitors in the market. At the stage of developing a business idea, you need to understand whether your project can withstand the competition and what advantages your business will have over competing enterprises.

In order to open a profitable business with minimal investment, you need to create a good business plan.

In principle, business plans are no different from creating similar documents for medium and large businesses. The document specifies a list of necessary organizational and production issues, and also calculates the amount of costs and possible income of the enterprise. It is better to make calculations in dollars or euros, since the ruble is unstable and has been falling recently.

Many people think about creating their own business, but it often never comes to fruition. Common indecision and a superficial view of things are largely to blame, since most people believe that it is their own business.

Meanwhile, this is not so. And in order to become successful, you need to start small - just look at the list from which you can find inspiration for new achievements.

If you find a reliable supplier, you can implement the idea without the standard approach of selling.

You can collect an order using specialized websites or social networks, and then order the required volume for the money that customers paid in advance.

The only negative is that your reputation must be verified in order for people to believe in you. You can start with your friends and acquaintances. This is an especially good idea for mothers who have many friends on.

A “husband for an hour” style service may become a popular trend. Despite the fact that there are many similar offers on the market, they never cease to be in demand.

And therefore, any man who works well with tools can find his target audience using the same social networks and free classifieds sites.

How to create a profitable business with minimal investment?

In order to start your own business, it is not necessary that it will bring fame. A simple idea that can generate a stable income is enough.

Before you start developing an idea, you need to sketch out the things that will contribute to the development of your business:

• determine the target audience with whom you will work;
• identify the needs of the target audience;
• decide how to make the life of the target audience more comfortable by meeting these needs;
• find a ready-made solution and analyze it;
• start the workflow in beta testing mode;
• launch a full-fledged business.

From time to time you can come across the statement that. Experts say that there is no point in reacting to such statements, since if there are no analogues, then this idea, most likely, simply does not work.

Another thing is that the finished solution can be presented in a general form, and significant errors can even be seen in it. However, its main goal - to generate income - must be fulfilled.

To understand how working your business model is, you first need to test it. If we are talking about trade, then first you need to sell a certain amount of products.

If we are talking about technology, then it needs to be implemented and see if it brings improvements.

Remember that any idea for a business must meet two basic requirements - mass production and accessibility. This is the key to success and profit.

In practice it looks simple.

For example, you want to sell some parts or . To do this, you need to know at least 10 plant directors who might be interested in the idea. If there are none, then you must have the tools with which you can build a relationship with them.

Small business with small investments using examples

There is an idea within which there is no huge competition yet. Meanwhile, the income from its sale can be stable. This is worm farming for fishermen.

The only negative is that for this you need to live in the private sector, since it is difficult to implement in the city. The growing technology is simple and requires only small costs for containers, which you can either buy or make yourself.

Of course, this type of work has its own specifics. However, it is quite suitable for men. Vegetable and fruit waste is suitable as a nutrient substrate for worms; you can buy it or even pick it up for free by making an arrangement at the nearest supermarket.

Business profitability varies between 50-60%. For reference, most of the worms in our country today are imported from Poland, and there is something to think about.

If we talk about inexpensive ideas for implementation in the city, then vending is still the leader here. Vending – . They are quite expensive. However, there is a great opportunity to save money - buy a used device.

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The difficulty lies in finding a suitable place, since the most crowded and popular ones are probably already occupied in your city. Here you can be smart and start selling products that are different from those sold by the majority. For example, a making machine may be a good option.

An example of a business with minimal investment in production

An excellent example of a business with minimal investment in production is the production of collapsible barbecues. All those who do not have their own dacha still probably enjoy spending time in the fresh air.

Meanwhile, often in plantings and parks there are simply no equipped places for preparing barbecue. An excellent solution is a collapsible grill. To produce it you need iron and welding skills or a familiar welder.

This product is made in a very simple way. And if it is of a collapsible type, the number of buyers grows exponentially, since it can be easily folded into the trunk of a car or simply carried in hand to the nearest landing.

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To start testing this business idea, it’s worth making 10 pieces. Manufacturing costs, both monetary and physical, are minimal. At the same time, profits can be quite stable. Especially if in the summer you organize a point in some tourist place.

Another inexpensive idea is a framing workshop. The idea is good for creative people. A lot of materials are suitable for creating baguettes, such as wood, aluminum or plaster. Making such frames can be a very profitable endeavor.

Especially if you have connections in the interior design industry. Baguettes can be prepared for future use, only after selecting the appropriate size depending on the order. Costs are also minimal, since it is not necessary to rent an office or workshop for implementation.

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You need to understand that you cannot do without investments at all. Nevertheless, according to the law, it is necessary to somehow register your activities, as well as buy the materials from which the products will be made.

Using modern mobile applications, you can create a restaurant at home. Naturally, they have been sold online for several years now. You can go further.

First you need to register on Instagram/Facebook and so on, where you can create albums in which you need to place your culinary masterpieces. The main rule of success is that the photos must be professional and the price affordable.

In modern megacities, many people have stopped cooking altogether and are happy to use delivery services from. You are no worse! By collecting a large number of subscribers and regularly replenishing your photo database, you can find your regular customers.

A good idea for this business to generate regular income is to establish connections with offices and supply corporate lunches. To do this, you need to attract your friends by getting them interested in a colorful presentation.

Here we need to add one more idea with photos - selling them through photo banks and corresponding photo portals. The cost of a professional high-quality photo can reach several hundred dollars per photo.

Moreover, such income is passive. You take photographs in your free time for your own pleasure, and then the photos sell themselves.

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The simplest business that does not require large investments

Of course, the easiest thing to do is do what brings you pleasure. However, you can also use proven ideas. This idea could be working as a representative in a cosmetics company.

As a rule, all you need to work is a catalog and desire. At most, you may be offered to buy a starter kit. However, this is not necessary. By distributing catalogs on which you must leave your phone number and other contacts in public places, you can easily find new clients.

The only rule is that you need to choose trusted companies with a good reputation for cooperation. The principle here is that better competition will be higher, but the product will not cause customer complaints.

Another simple business option is one that you can easily complete. For those who know English, this is tutoring. And for those who are well versed in computers, home repair options are suitable.

The most important thing is to turn on your imagination and use your talents. Every person has some kind of hobby. And it is always the easiest to turn into a source of income. Do you like to knit or?

They don’t have to be given away to everyone just like that. Create a sales group on your favorite social network, and clients will definitely appear.

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Foreign highly profitable business with minimal investment

An example of a highly profitable foreign business with minimal investment is the idea of ​​inscriptions and pictures on flowers. This technology has been successfully used in the West and America for a long time, but in our country there is not much competition at all.

Such flowers are guaranteed to be in great demand. This topic is especially relevant before Valentine's Day and other public holidays. There are two ways to run such a business.

In the first case, you need to purchase ready-made flowers with designs, and in the second, you can do the application yourself. It should be noted that the Speaking Roses technology from America officially exists, the franchise for which costs a lot of money.

The way out of the situation may be to purchase a wonderful self-adhesive material from the USA, which can be printed on by a regular inkjet printer, after which the image just needs to be transferred to the flower.

The image turns out exactly as you need, and the flower looks as if it grew with the pattern.

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What business with small investments will be trending in 2015?

Speaking about the possibility of conducting business, it is always necessary to focus on the specific economic situation in the country, the demand in a particular market segment, and many other factors.

Naturally, the business that was considered successful last year will not necessarily lose its position this year. As for 2015, private kindergarten can be identified among the main trends.

The most important investment is renting space. However, if the square meters in the apartment allow, a business can be set up there too. A good idea for mothers who have their own child and a pedagogical education.

In fact, such a kindergarten is something between a nanny and a kindergarten, since there are not many children in the group, no more than 3-4 people. If children are under 3 years old, there cannot be more than 3 people in the group.

It is important that the organizer has a special education, or can hire an employee who has such an education.

The organizer requires a special program for the development of children, as well as a desire to work with them. Experts say that such a business can become a very promising direction for those who have the necessary initial data. And client candidates can easily be found on a regular website.

How to open a business with minimal investment in 2019? What business ideas from scratch will make your business profitable? How to choose the right business idea for your situation?

Hello, dear friends! You are greeted by entrepreneurs and founders of the business magazine HiterBober.ru Alexander Berezhnov and Vitaly Tsyganok.

We are often asked what business to start with minimal investment; we are asked to recommend a working business idea.

Make yourself comfortable, we're starting.

1. What business ideas with minimal investment work in 2019

A business idea is the basis of any profitable business. There are commercial ideas that have brought millions in profits to their creators and continue to work for them to this day. These people started their business from scratch, having only a great desire to achieve success. We talked about this in detail in one of the popular articles on our website.

Business ideas for beginning entrepreneurs do not have to be brilliant insights (although this option is also suitable): it is enough to use ready-made solutions and just start working according to a certain scheme.

In this article we offer business ideas with minimal investment for residents of a metropolis, small town, or village.

Below you will find projects for women, men, students and retirees.

Some business ideas involve working from home, others require having your own production facility or at least a car.

Even in 2019, when some businessmen are ceasing commercial activities due to a sharp decline in demand, there are niches that, with the right approach, can bring good income.

Business niches relevant in 2019:

• earning income via the Internet. (read our article);
• provision of various services to the population;
• training and consulting;
• resale of goods through electronic bulletin boards;
• production of handmade products to order.

All the business ideas described in the article are different, but they have one thing in common: the absence of large investments at the initial stage.

The amounts that will be spent to open a business vary in the range from 100 to 15,000 rubles (5$-300$ ).

Agree, almost anyone can find such funds.

However, there are many examples where people managed to achieve stable material well-being literally from scratch. These people just brought their original and cost-effective ideas to life.

Here's an option for those who primarily think about the safety of their savings: opening a franchise business. You receive a ready-made commercial model with guaranteed efficiency and pre-calculated profitability.

We invite you to take advantage of the offer from our partners - a chain of Japanese restaurants. We know one of the co-owners of the network, Alex Yanovsky, personally. This is an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience who has launched many profitable projects.

Moreover, another friend of ours, Sergey, opened a Sushi Master point in Maykom in the “island” format. The 1.5 million he invested paid off within six months. So the scheme works - proven in practice!

In section 5 we will tell you in more detail how to competently open a franchise business.

2. Why many business ideas fail at the start

The main reasons for failure in a newly created business are, as a rule, organizational in nature.

In other words, you must have a business plan (we have already discussed in detail) - a step-by-step guide to action. No matter how small the initial capital may be, it must be spent strictly for its intended purpose. If the money runs out at the start, this means that a strategic mistake was made.

The most common reasons for the failure of novice entrepreneurs:

1. Lack of customer focus. You need to interest your potential client. When starting a business, even a very original and new one, think about how to convey its exclusivity to other people.
2. Mistakes in cash flow management. Financial illiteracy, abuse of loans and inability to properly allocate available resources ruined the lion's share of young projects.
3. Lack of purpose. If your business idea doesn't have a clear goal, it will either not work at all or will stall in the process of bringing it to life. Decide what level of income you want to achieve and what you will do with the initial profits. The best option is to put them into action.
4. Lack of competent leadership. If more than 1 person is involved in a business, there must be someone who makes decisions.
5. Procrastination– postponing important business steps until later. Act immediately and start with the main thing!
6. Excessive caution. Unjustified risk will also not bring benefits, but fear is even more unprofitable for the development of a profitable enterprise. If you constantly wait for the perfect moment to implement your idea, you can spend years waiting for it. As one humorous and at the same time lifelike phrase says: “If you look at a girl for a long time, you can see how she gets married.” This applies to those who hesitate and miss out on a good opportunity because of it.
7. Lack of persistence. For some aspiring entrepreneurs, the first failure immediately unsettles them. Such people say “it didn’t work” and step aside. This is the wrong strategy. To ensure the viability of an idea, you need to test it several times - the more, the better. But this needs to be done wisely, constantly refining and adjusting the chosen direction. We repeat, by adjusting, and not just doing the same thing in the same way.

If a person repeatedly repeats the same actions, expecting to get different results, then he can be called insane.

Albert Einstein

And you shouldn’t expect instant returns even from what you think is the most brilliant business plan. Remember that only the most patient and persistent achieve success.

The main criterion when choosing a business idea is personal interest in any direction. Ideally, you need to make money from what you love and what you really understand.

In our opinion, a 100% successful business idea in 2019 must meet the following criteria:

1. Be based on what you love. Even the great Steve Jobs said that it is impossible to achieve great results by doing something you don’t like. Because you will quickly leave him if difficult times come, and they will definitely come.
2. The idea must be in demand by the market. You may really love cross-stitching or learning the language of the Tumba-Yumba tribe, but these activities are unlikely to bring you much income. Even if people are interested in these areas, the amount of money in these market niches is very small. Even without deep analysis this can be understood. In other words, with the same labor costs and talents, it will be much easier for you to earn money by selling real estate, building materials or cars than hats for hamsters, thimbles or decorative fly swatters.
3. Contain unique advantages. If you are choosing a niche or business idea for a future project and do not know how exactly you will stand out from your competitors, then such an idea is unlikely to bring a good financial result. Be sure to think about your competitive advantages. They can be price-based, for example, if you were able to reduce costs by finding a very profitable supplier. Your unique advantages can also be strategic, for example, if you endow your product (service) with unique consumer qualities.
4. A business idea must comply with legal, moral and ethical standards. You can earn a lot quickly and a lot, but you should think about whether this earnings will be fair. This is a fundamentally important condition when choosing a direction in business. If you don’t want to wake up at night from the police coming to your house or hear unflattering words addressed to you from clients, only engage in honest ways of earning money. Don't spoil your karma and sleep peacefully at night. Although, there are definitely people who are not embarrassed by anything. But this is their choice and everyone will ultimately be rewarded according to their deeds.

Education or work experience in a particular field can provide significant assistance. For example, a plumber can open an online store of plumbing products.

If you enjoy meeting new people, get into the organization business. Conversely, if interacting with people makes you feel uncomfortable and you feel better alone, start a home business - say, sewing and repairing clothes or technical translations.

Sometimes having a hobby helps to start a business. For example, people who deal with aquarium fish can turn their hobby into a source of income - start breeding fish (algae, plankton) for sale.

We can give some more specific advice to beginners:

• You shouldn’t take out a large loan from a bank to start a business, especially if you don’t have other sources of permanent income (it’s better to borrow from relatives if you absolutely don’t have your own funds) and if you clearly decide that you need funds to start your own business, then definitely study our article “”;
• start small: set specific tasks for yourself and complete them consistently;
• if your business is not related to the Internet, but is focused on a local area, think about whether the level of income of potential consumers is sufficient for your business to work (in other words, it is hardly worth opening a luxury clothing store in a village with a population of 5,000 people).

And most importantly, don’t be upset if the project doesn’t work: it didn’t work now, it will definitely work out on the next try. Experience in entrepreneurial activity is much more important than having start-up capital.

4. Ideas for business with minimal investment - TOP 15 best business ideas

And now specific ideas for those who want to start working for themselves and making a profit today. Let’s say right away that you also need to be able to use ready-made projects and ideas. Each option must be considered and compared with specific realities.

If you have little experience in business or are just about to open your own business, use our selection of business ideas for beginners.

Business idea 1. Reselling things on Avito

Avito is the most popular free classifieds site in Russia. Thousands of purchase and sale transactions are made here every day: some people buy the goods they need, others successfully sell this product.

Where big money circulates, intermediaries are needed. It is not at all necessary to sell your own things: you can search for buyers and sell them other people’s things, and at the same time receive good interest for your services.

Why is this relevant? Many people want to sell something they don't need, but don't know how to do it or don't have enough time to do it. In addition, there are sites where you can purchase goods cheaply in bulk, and then sell them at retail at a price that is favorable to you.

If you want to understand thoroughly how to make a profit on Avito and even build a business on it, check out our article “”.

In fact, most stores are engaged in intermediary activities. In this case, you will not need to pay money for renting a warehouse or retail space: all your activities will take place on the Internet.

You will also have to organize the delivery of goods to the client - but for this there are already proven schemes: you can use the services of the post office or a delivery service. If things go well, you can think about creating your own online store.

An excellent option for making money on Avito, which we personally verified, is the sale of Chinese goods. You can purchase a trial batch of souvenirs, watches, jewelry, household items and place advertisements with descriptions on this bulletin board.

This option for making money is also called “Business with China.” Young guys earn 200, 300 and even 500 thousand rubles a month net from it, starting from scratch under the guidance of a mentor.

You can also replicate their success if you decide to resell Chinese goods. We can recommend you as your guide to the world of online sales. The team of our site knows him personally and we know for sure that Zhenya is an excellent expert in the “Chinese” topic.

For clarity, watch the video where student Evgeniy shares his success story after completing the training:

Business idea 2. Organizing a holiday agency

Organizing your own agency for holding holidays and events is one of the easiest ways to open your own business. People celebrate and will always celebrate birthdays, corporate parties and weddings, despite crises and other disasters.

Your task is to help them organize a holiday. You can specialize exclusively in children's parties: the children's audience is less demanding, and it is easier to amuse a child than an adult.

The holiday agency sells services that cannot be touched with your hands, so the main criterion is professionalism. First, you need to hold 5-10 events at a high level, after which you will definitely be noticed and recommended to your friends. The presence of advertising on the Internet and the media will not hurt, but the benefits of word of mouth should not be neglected. Satisfied clients will recommend you to each other.

Business idea 3. Advertising agency as a business for beginners

A small advertising agency can consist of 2-3 people and does not require large investments at the initial stage. All you need is creative ideas for advertising and a decent level of knowledge of the basics of computer design.

Our good friend, Evgeniy Korobko, opened his own and is now successfully developing it. Zhenya quit his job when the income from his small advertising business exceeded his salary.

To begin with, an advertising agency office can be organized at home: it doesn’t matter where exactly you receive and implement requests from clients. All the initial capital that you have can be entirely invested in advertising for your advertising agency (no matter how paradoxical it may sound): the very first normal orders will more than recoup the money spent.

It is better not to skimp on the means of production - a computer, a scanner, a printer - all equipment should be the most modern. It is not necessary to create a full-fledged staff: now there are plenty of free artists (freelancers) who will design an advertising layout or create a corporate identity for a minimal fee. At the final stage, the main thing is to search for orders.

Again, if you use the World Wide Web wisely, there will be no shortage of clientele.

Experts in this matter believe that the most profitable branch of advertising is creative: the creation of original ideas, slogans, logos, layouts and banners. You can set prices for your services yourself. The main indicator of success is a stable increase in the cost of the information product you create and the number of its sales over a period, for example, per month.

Business idea 4. Organization of a “husband for an hour” service

The “Husband for an Hour” service is especially in demand in medium-sized and large cities, where there is a large number of busy people, and even men, not to mention women, will find it useful to use the services of private handymen.

No initial investment - only advertising. The main condition is professionalism. Do you know how to quickly install a switch, fix a faucet, or repair household appliances, wiring and plumbing? Then this is your business.

It is better, of course, to have your own car in order to arrive when called as quickly as possible.

If you are a good organizer, you don’t have to deal with household repair work directly, but rather coordinate it. It is necessary to organize a network of employees (narrow specialists in a particular field) and distribute calls among them, taking into account the specifics of the work and territorial criteria.

Specialists of such a service can be both generalists and specialists in a certain field: electrical, plumbing, finishing work.

One of our friends, his name is Evgeniy, opened such a service in the city of Stavropol, at first he worked on his own, then he began to hire people. Now he has a popular and sustainable business.

Business idea 5. Freight transportation

Organization of cargo transportation is a promising direction, since the need for such services is constantly growing. This is due, among other things, to the development of Internet commerce. Goods purchased by customers need to be delivered, preferably as soon as possible.

To start, you can open a small transportation agency in your hometown. You don't even need to have your own fleet of cars to carry out the cargo transportation itself. It is enough to find clients for your services and agree with car owners on the price of the transportation itself.

In this way, you organize your own dispatch service, which, as an intermediary, makes money by reselling applications from the consumer (a person or company that wants to transfer goods) to the contractor (the owner of the vehicle).

We know a guy, his name is Denis, who first worked as a hired gazelle driver for a year, and then bought his own gazelle and started making money on it. Now, 4 years later, he has almost 20 cars, which he gradually took out on credit and hired the same hired drivers to drive them.

How Denis’s cargo transportation scheme works in numbers

Let's look at the example of one car that was taken out on credit.

Loan payment per month 15,000 rubles + 25,000 rubles driver's salary + fuel and depreciation 12,000 rubles.

Total: costs per car: 62,000 rubles per month.

Revenue from one car at an hourly cost of 400 rubles per day with a 10-hour working day and an average vehicle load of 7 hours a day 25 days a week is 400*7*25 = 70,000 rubles.

It turns out that the profit is equal to: REVENUE 70,000 rubles minus COSTS 62,000 rubles = 8,000 rubles.

*All calculations here are taken as approximate and may not reflect the full picture regarding the specifics of this business.

Let us repeat, this final profit figure is obtained if you took out the car on credit.

The profit will be either minimal or almost zero. After the loan for the car is paid off and it becomes your full property, the profitability (profit) from this transport unit will increase significantly.

The opportunities for growth in this area are unlimited.

2) Business ideas for a small town

Business ideas for a small city have their own specifics. You can make money in small towns using the simplest and most popular things. But what if the population of your city is from 10,000 to 100,000 people? The answer is below.

Business idea 6. Breeding and selling animals

If you are the owner of a private home and love the animal world, you can start breeding animals for sale. First, of course, you need to decide what kind of animals you will breed - guinea pigs, dogs, cats, newts, hamsters. The main criterion is the availability of a market for sale. By the way, purebred dogs and cats with good pedigree cost tens of thousands of rubles.

Organizing a home nursery as a business is a good idea to start in a small town or even a village.

If you take a broader view and obtain the appropriate knowledge (education) and documents, you can grow into a veterinary clinic and, at a minimum, open a store selling food and related products for pets.

You can also raise rabbits at home. They multiply quite quickly and sell well.

Depending on the size and breed, the price of a live rabbit ranges from 800 rubles (15$) to 4500 rubles (65$).

If everyone in your city loves boxer dogs, do business with them. Of course, the matter requires a preliminary study of all the nuances. It is advisable to talk to your veterinarian about the most common problems when breeding animals of a particular breed.

Business idea 7. Shoe repair and key making

In many cities, including small ones, there are shoe repair centers. If you don’t mind working with your hands and doing adhesive stitching, stuffing heels and replacing zippers on women’s boots, then you can easily organize such a point in your locality. All you need for this is a room of 5 square meters, a couple of shelves, tools and the ability to engage in this type of activity.

Also, do not forget to officially register as an individual entrepreneur so as not to have problems with the authorities. It’s easy to become an individual entrepreneur; to do this, read our article “”.

Shoe repair and key making businesses are often combined into one location due to the similarity of operating conditions.

And if there is a crisis in the country, then this will only benefit you. In such conditions, people spend less on new shoes and prefer to repair old ones, if possible. If you know how and love to work with your hands and want to be your own boss, this business is for you.

Business idea 8. Private cosmetologist (hairdresser, makeup artist)

To provide the services of a makeup artist, hairdresser, skin, nail and body care specialist, it is not necessary to rent a room and open a SPA salon with expensive equipment and many employees.

You can cut people's hair and do makeup at home - the main thing is that you know how to provide these services efficiently. Many women prefer to use the services of a home (almost personal) hairdresser - and the cooperation sometimes lasts for years.

Having developed a client base, you can have a constant income, without exaggeration, throughout your life. After all, this service is required by your clients at certain intervals.

Working from home as a private beauty specialist, you can provide the following services:

• hair cutting and coloring;
• manicure;
• pedicure;
• wedding hairstyle and makeup;
• sale of related products (shampoos, gels, varnishes).

Working as a private master, you can become a full-fledged stylist in the future or open your own beauty studio.

Business idea 9. Tutoring

Good tutors are worth their weight in gold for many students and schoolchildren. This private education services business is suitable for professionals in any field.

Services of this kind are especially in demand during the season before entering universities.

How do clients find out about you? You can advertise in the local newspaper, on television, or via the Internet. And the best way to find clients is by communicating directly with students. For example, most teachers in schools work as tutors before graduating from school (graduation class) or vice versa, before entering an educational institution in preparation for entrance exams.

A good tutor earns good money per hour: you can work from home or remotely via Skype. In this case, your client market is unlimited. We will tell you more about making money using Skype below in the article.

Private lessons do not necessarily mean teaching science. You can teach people to play the guitar, cross-stitch, and weave beaded bracelets. If you can do something very well, why not teach it to others for an appropriate reward?

Business idea 10. Opening a canteen

This business idea is relevant not only in 2018 and 2019, but at all times.

In small towns, as a rule, there are interruptions in catering establishments. Opening a canteen where the food is tasty and home-style will help resolve this issue to the benefit of the owner and clients. It is not necessary to immediately open a large dining room with 50-100 seats: for starters, 5 cozy tables are enough.

The main thing is to maintain your brand and cook truly delicious food. An activity such as individual entrepreneurship is registered - the only initial costs are: rent of premises, purchase of products. Analysts believe that this market segment in small cities is very profitable, especially if you have reliable staff and thoughtful services.

In any city, even a small one, there will be people who want to eat a tasty meal for reasonable money, a full meal with first and second, and not run around the shops in the hope of quickly “grabbing” something edible.

Such a business idea will be in demand both in large and small cities, where well-known public catering chains are practically not represented, and this will reduce competition for you.

3) Business ideas at home

In this section, we have prepared ideas for those who want to work independently without leaving home.

Business idea 11. Making crafts at home (hand-made)

If you know how to make dolls, funny animals, wood products that children like and more, organize a hand-made business at home and sell your products through the same Avito or a specialized website. Hundreds of people are already doing this and making a profit.

Once we interviewed a girl who earns money in this way and lives with us in the city of Stavropol. And it all started as a hobby. To learn more about how to turn your creative talents into real money, read “” - an interview with Anna Belan, founder of the creative studio “SUZORAMI”.

Exclusiveness has always been valued, and if you really put your heart into creating crafts at home, you can earn several thousand dollars and at the same time teach other people this craft for money.

Business idea 12. Opening a home web studio

The latest Internet technologies will bring stable profits if you use them correctly. Do you have experience in creating websites, Internet applications, or do you know how to competently promote network resources in search engines? If yes, then you should create your own web studio.

The population's need to create their own Internet platforms is constantly growing - why not take advantage of this demand? By opening your own web studio, you will work exclusively for yourself and, moreover, do what you love.

By starting this business at home, over time you can expand the enterprise and become the head of your own IT company, and entrust the creation of websites, online stores and sales pages to freelancers or full-time employees.

Business idea 13. Training and consultations via Skype

The Internet has destroyed borders between states and distances between cities. Now you can teach others without leaving your home. Skype and other methods of Internet communication allow you to give lessons and consultations regardless of location.

Using Skype you can carry out the following types of commercial activities:

• teach foreign languages ​​to everyone (if you are a specialist, of course);
• provide legal advice;
• consult clients as a psychologist or psychotherapist;
• teach people entrepreneurship;
• fortune telling, making horoscopes.

The opportunity to study at a distance is beneficial for the teacher and the student - no one wants to waste time and money on travel. Any skills and knowledge are now within walking distance - 20 years ago one could only dream of such opportunities.

Nowadays, working on the Internet, including using Skype, has become a very popular area. If you have competencies that can be sold remotely, you can travel and work at the same time. And this lifestyle is the dream of millions of people around the world.

Business idea 14. Creating a profitable website on the Internet

If your online resource is popular and is well promoted in search engines, then simply by placing contextual advertising and banners on it, you can have a stable and quite considerable profit.

We have already written above that our website HeatherBoyor.ru is a prime example of such a profitable site.

If you are truly passionate about information technology, then creating your own website (blog) can become for you both an additional source of income and a main one.

Your visited site will simultaneously solve several problems for you:

• build your personal brand and expert status in any niche;
• bring you profit on a regular basis as a store, cafe or other offline business;
• motivate you to learn, develop and learn new things;
• develop talents in various areas: copywriting, management, marketing, negotiations (when working with advertisers).

If you are interested in the topic of creating a website in order to make money on it, read our article “”, in which we described in detail, step by step, the entire creation process, what types of websites exist, how to choose a CMS, hosting, domain and much more.

Business idea 15. Home atelier - sewing and repairing clothes

Sewing and repairing clothes at home, like shoe repair, can become your home business during a crisis.

If it is not possible to purchase an expensive item in a boutique, why not alter or repair used clothes at a lower price? There is no need to pay rent for a home studio: you just need to advertise your business.

We have a friend who works from home and sews dresses, including wedding ones, and earns more than the average salary in our city.

To open a home studio, you only need your skills, a sewing machine and a desire to work.

This concludes our list of popular business ideas. We will be glad if you choose the one that suits you and build your successful business on its basis.

We also have an excellent article about that, in which we described more than 35 ways making money through the World Wide Web.

7. 3 legendary business ideas that changed the world

The 3 business projects below most effectively and clearly show how an original idea that seemed to be on the surface can work:

1. Amazon.com. The creation by American entrepreneur Jeffrey Bezos of the virtual online store Amazon, in the image and likeness of which hundreds of other chain stores now operate, has changed the idea of ​​online sales. Like many successful companies today, Amazon was located in a garage. Its founder attracted talented programmers from Silicon Valley to create the project and, thanks to his entrepreneurial talent and focus on customer needs, became one of the greatest businessmen in history. If you are considering opening a store on the Internet as a business idea, then study our article “” - this is step-by-step instructions from practitioners of their business.
2. Electronic games company Atari. The creation of the first electronic game and video game manufacturing company, Atari, by Nolan Bushnell in 1972 marked the beginning of this mass industry. Nowadays, electronic games have taken over the world. WarCraft, Counter-Strike, Quake, Heroes, StarCraft, World of Tanks and many other currently popular computer games owe their origin to those now distant times when personal computers were just a big dream of mankind.
3. Making diapers. In the mid-20th century, Victor Mills, an employee of Procter & Gamble, invented the now world-famous consumer product disposable diaper, thereby producing a real revolution in the consumer goods market. Now this product seems so ordinary to millions of families. But in the distant 60s of the last century it was something like a human flight into space. Now, thanks to the well-known Pampers brand, all diapers have come to be called “diapers,” although this is only the name of the brand, and not the product itself.

In fact, there are many more than three legendary business ideas that changed the world. Hundreds and even thousands of people have used their talent, intelligence and imagination to make the world as we know it.

Analyze your abilities and talents, find what you like to do. Maybe the next person to change the world is you!

How to open your own business without investing money - 7 proven business ideas of 2018 for beginners and aspiring entrepreneurs

Speaking about general trends, in particular, 2017, it should be noted that most business ideas with minimal investments are related to making money on the Internet, hand-made goods or mini-productions in a rural garage.

The ongoing crisis has hit large and medium-sized market players hard, but small entrepreneurs, due to their business mobility, remain virtually unharmed.

In our list (the most complete of those existing in RuNet) you will find a wide variety of options in many different areas of life and the economy.

We intentionally did not describe every idea from A to Z, since this list is only a list of possibilities, and not a business plan for any project.

Learn more about a particular business model, you can find out in our separate articles, links to which will be posted below.

So, we offer you 70 relevant ideas for your own business, to start which you will need a minimum investment of money, as well as your experience.

Opportunities for earning money in this segment today are simply huge, and they continue to grow.

First of all, this is due to the stable growth of mobile traffic and the number of Internet users around the world. Thousands of new online stores, publishing houses, blogs, etc. are emerging, which, in turn, creates excellent niches for small businesses.

1 YouTube channel - you can make videos on how to make, cook, clean, catch or plant something. Anything. You won’t believe how many people use YouTube every day—hundreds of millions. The more views, the more profit. It will come from clicks on contextual advertising, and if you become a very popular video blogger, then from direct customers.

2 Blogging - starting your own blog has now become easy, fast and very cheap. Millions of people surf the Internet and search for various stories, guides, reviews, travel reports, etc. If you write a lot and interestingly, you will very quickly gain a permanent audience and a high attendance rate.

In this case, you will receive income from contextual advertising, as well as from placing banners of direct advertisers. You just need to learn how to talk interestingly about things you know or places you've been, and it will start making money.

3 Copywriting agency. Many webmasters, online stores and web portals need competent and qualified specialists who can proofread or edit an article, write a sales text using NLP techniques, prepare the perfect press release, etc. Demand for quality services in the field of creating and editing Russian-language and English-language content is huge at the moment.

4 Freelancing of a wide range— previously programmers, photographers, designers and others were considered freelancers. Today, the situation has changed radically, as there is a great demand for ordinary services that can be ordered via the Internet. Large portals and entire exchanges have appeared where you can earn your first capital by doing what you do best. Now anyone can call themselves a freelancer: an electrician, a teacher, a writer, even a lawyer and many others.

5 Creating a mobile application- Suitable for those who already have programming skills. The demand for smartphone apps in 2017 is perhaps greater than ever before. If previously the lion's share of them was complex and high-budget software, now the golden time has come for small and convenient programs. There are two options for earning money here. The first and simpler one is for developing an application and delivering it to the customer. The second (more complex, but also profitable) comes from online sales of the application in mobile markets (AppStore, PlayMarket, etc.).

6 Selling your photos to stock photo sites— since the amount of content on the Internet is growing exponentially, there is a great demand for photographs on various topics that publishers need to design articles. If you have a good camera and know how to use it, you have a chance to make good money from your job. There are a dozen large foreign photo stocks (online stores selling photographs and pictures) that are constantly looking for new images.

7 Reselling goods from online auctions- eBay, Avito, OLX, Aukro, etc. The level of income in this business model greatly depends on your knowledge of the items you decide to resell. In the CIS, the online sale of things is not yet very developed, so the range of items, as well as the number of potential buyers, is lower than abroad.

8 Affiliate Marketing- it is also called affiliate (from the English “affiliate”). The essence of this business idea is that if you already have a website (preferably informational or review), then you can place banners of a partner company on it (usually large online stores, for example, Amazon) to promote its products or services. If a user goes from your site to a partner’s site and buys something there, then you receive a commission ranging from 4% to 15%. The most profitable niches for this are electronics, home appliances and e-books.

Food

The general trend in the field of food products and public catering is a clear trend towards more natural and healthy food, as well as the factor of originality and mobility.

9 Author's baked goods– if you know how to bake deliciously and have an original idea, then this business idea will be just right for you. The best option would be to choose a very narrow niche, for example, designer eclairs, eco-cookies for children and adults, pies made from forgotten recipes, handmade sweets, etc. Don't chase volume, focus on quality and presentation.

10 Food delivery from supermarkets and restaurants. Relevant for big cities. As an investment, you will need a website with the ability to prepay online, as well as a description of the full range of products from the most popular grocery and restaurant chains.

11 Unique sweets- both in form and content. In terms of the first, this is the production of sweets and cakes to order. As for the composition, the use of exclusively natural ingredients is now considered original. These sweets sell well at food festivals and fairs.

12 Mobile snack bars— we’re not talking about those “booths” with shawarma that “migrate” from one metro station to another. In this business model, the key role is played by an event or event that brings together thousands of people.

This could be a multi-day festival, a concert, a large fair, etc. At such events there is always a demand for fast food and the like. The organizers of such events are almost always open to small businesses, and you can make good money.

Various services

This section includes diverse business ideas that may be of interest to a wide range of people who want to start their own business from scratch.

13 Interior designer, decorator- this is an option for people who have the gift of combining interior items, the colors of various elements, which is supported by knowledge of the rules of good manners when decorating rooms. The best advertisement for your business will be finished apartments, so it is advisable to establish cooperation with a company that deals with renovations.

14 Niche (narrow-profile) consulting- is a business idea that really requires minimal material investments, but requires considerable knowledge from you. The key to success is to become the best consultant in a very narrow niche.

15 Repair of equipment - in every home there is only more of it. Accordingly, the demand for technical non-warranty service is growing every year. To get by with small investments in this case, you can start by renting a very small room (you can even do it in a semi-basement).

16 Real estate agent is a rather old idea, but you can implement it in your own way and begin to stand out from the crowd of colleagues in the industry. For example, specialize exclusively in commercial real estate or on a narrow target audience (for example, foreigners).

17 Writing and formatting a resume- sounds very simple, but at the moment there are already several recruiting agencies in the CIS that provide this service as an option. It is especially popular for job seekers who want to get a job abroad. The cost of such a service varies from 50 to 300 USD.

18 Selling rare imported goods— this refers to the resale of consumer goods for a narrow purpose, and not rare or antique items. For example, from China you can regularly order all sorts of inexpensive devices or gadgets that are either not available in our countries at all, or only a few people sell them. The best platform for purchasing such products is Alibaba.com.

19 Restoration of furniture and antiques– in our time, there are very few specialists who are ready to “breathe” new life into old objects, but there are many things that need them. Therefore, if you know how to do this, then take a closer look at this business idea. You can start with advertising on Avito or OLX.

20 Author's driving courses - there are hundreds of people who want to improve their driving skills. Some want to learn extreme driving, others want to improve their driving skills on highways or in heavy traffic. Your trump cards will be experience, an individual approach to the client and a flexible training schedule.

B2B (business services)

Providing various types of services in new small niches (sub-niches) that large companies do not go into is a very promising business idea that can be implemented with minimal investment.

As a rule, such services are based on understanding what your customer-enterprise needs and knowing where to find it. Undoubtedly, such services are subject to strict requirements for their quality and qualifications of performers.

21 Research of foreign markets and consulting on these issues. First of all, this concerns the study of new promising directions for the export and import of goods. China, for example, does not count, since it has already been explored far and wide. However, much less is known about trade turnover with countries such as India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Malaysia. If you have a working knowledge of these regions, you can make good money by consulting for companies interested in them.

22 Search for highly specialized personnel. In addition to finding good lawyers, accountants and sales managers, many companies have vacancies for which it is very difficult to find a qualified specialist. As a rule, this applies to rare technical, medical and interdisciplinary specialties, as well as top management.

23 Internet marketing and research. You can’t imagine how many online stores there are that don’t track the interests and behavior of their potential customers, as well as such global parameters as market size, the number of competitors, and price fluctuations in the niche. If you can efficiently collect, systematize and organize such information, you will definitely not have a shortage of clients.

24 Project management– this is the management of a large project (usually IT or the development of a business development strategy) or part of it for a large foreign customer. Working in this business will require you to be fluent in a foreign language and have excellent knowledge in the area in which you will need to provide services. Very often, such a business is opened by former employees who worked on similar projects, gained knowledge, understood how it works and decided to open their own business.

25 Outsourcing is the search for subcontractors for a foreign customer who has taken on a large project (IT, advertising, production). Basically, the main criterion for searching for outsourcers is good quality workmanship at a low price. That is why many European and American projects are partly done by guys from India, Pakistan, and Eastern Europe. If you know and understand how this can be arranged, this business idea is for you.

26 Local courier delivery– with the growth of online commerce, the demand for prompt and inexpensive delivery increases. Major players in this market inflate prices, and only come to pick up the goods the next day. This business idea is based on services for the delivery of goods within one locality on the principle of “delivery on the day of order”.

27 Remote IT services. Large companies have their own IT departments or, at a minimum, a system administrator. Small businesses are not ready to have a separate specialist on their staff, the need for whose services may arise once a month. But, since hardware does not last forever, sooner or later they need to configure hardware or software. Today, many of these problems can be solved remotely, which makes it possible to work even with foreign clients.

28 Remote accounting– as in the case of IT services, such services will be very interesting for small businesses (mainly individual entrepreneurs). The need to regularly submit reports, maintain records in strict accordance with the law, as well as the inability to maintain a full-time accountant, force entrepreneurs to seek the help of remote accounting and audit specialists.

For rural areas

Let’s immediately make a reservation that the realities of our villages are such that in the village itself you are unlikely to be able to sell anything. But! The village is an excellent platform for a range of business ideas. If the village is located near the city, then this is very, very good.

It is through city residents that you will earn your first capital. So, most likely you have a house (dacha, garage) and land there. Naturally, you need to make the most of these resources and here are some suggestions.

29 Greenhouse cultivation- on the one hand, many people already know about this idea, but on the other hand, quite a few are taking up its implementation. But in vain, because fresh vegetables and fruits grown in the village can be easily sold in a nearby city at a good price. You will receive the greatest profit in early spring. The range of what can be grown is very wide and you can find all the necessary information on specialized forums.

30 Breeding chickens and quails— there will always be a demand for poultry meat (and eggs). Having even a small plot, it will not be difficult for you to buy and maintain meat or egg-bearing breeds of chickens or quails. You will definitely need an additional refrigerator (for eggs), and a freezer to store meat supplies.

31 Fish farming - at first it may seem that this is an overly expensive idea, but, in fact, it is not at all. You can start artificially breeding fish even in small tanks with a volume of 2-3 cubic meters. The main thing here is to provide uninterrupted filtered water, proper nutrition and maintain the desired temperature. You definitely won’t have any problems selling fish, since it is always in price because it is both tasty and healthy. For example, there is a site that is entirely dedicated to the benefits of such a breed of fish as mackerel http://skumbriya-retsept.ru/, a whole site of recipes. And he is very popular.

32 Homemade feed mixtures for animals. Small farmers have to buy feed from resellers with a double or triple markup. As a rule, in the village you can get a wide variety of cereals at a very low price. Knowing the composition of feed (can be found on the Internet), and also having even a small Soviet grain crusher and the appropriate ingredients, you can produce from 20 to 100 kg of ready-made feed mixtures per day with minimal investment.

33 Manufacturing and assembly of furniture– you will need a lot of different tools, as well as material, but you have a place where to do it. Ideally, it is most profitable to make such furniture to order on the terms of partial prepayment. In such conditions, you can either make furniture from solid wood or assemble cabinet furniture from chipboard according to catalogs.

34 Home canning— is essentially an optional idea, that is, an additional option for what else can be sold to “urban people.” As a rule, conservation made by hand at home by a skilled housewife has a number of advantages over factory-made analogues. These are the advantages that should be voiced when selling. Jams and pickles are the most popular in this segment.

35 Homemade bait mixtures for fishing- as in the case mentioned above, this is more of a way to earn extra money than a separate business idea. It won’t be difficult for you to find recipes for various dry baits for different types of fishing. At cost, a kilogram of your mixture will cost 3-4 times cheaper than branded analogues. The first customers for your product can be found on specialized fishing forums.

It would be best, of course, if you manage to do everything listed above on this list. Stable good income will help you move to another level of business: with hired staff, regular customers and even your own brand.

Animals

Caring for pets, especially purebred ones, always involves certain expenses for their owners. Here are some business ideas on how you can make money in this area.

36 Grooming. Have you noticed how many small (almost decorative) breeds of dogs there are? Yorkshire Terriers, Shih Tzus, Chinese Cresteds, Havanese Bichons and many others require regular grooming. Believe me, their impressive owners will only be in favor of having their shaggy “miracle” professionally cut. Plus, there are a number of other cat breeds that are cut for the summer. Of course, such a business idea only makes sense in large cities.

37 Training. At the same time, guard dogs are also always in demand. Owners of shepherd dogs, miniature schnauzers, cocker spaniels, Rottweilers and others will be interested in primary professional training of their pets. Naturally, you must have the proper experience and skills in handling such animals.

38 Breeding purebred cats or dogs. The business idea may not sound new, but if you start breeding rare, and not “pop”, breeds of animals, you can make good money in the long term. Greater success here can only be achieved if you have the appropriate experience and knowledge in this field.

39 Eco-scratching posts for cats They are a pressed mass of cardboard of a certain ergonomic shape, which is as comfortable as possible for animals. As a rule, harmless corn glue is used in production. In Europe, such scratching posts can be found in every pet store, but for now they can only be found in large cities.

Handmade

The largest section in this article. This segment is one of the most popular in 2017, and here you can find many good business ideas with minimal investment.

The key factor will be whether you have certain skills and abilities in a particular craft. Believe me, a quality handmade product will always find its buyer.

40 Universal outerwear for children– many parents know that children's jackets and overalls are very expensive, and their range is very small. Moreover, as a rule, they are enough for a maximum of one season. As an alternative to factory-made clothing, there are already small ateliers that offer individual tailoring of children's overalls. If you know how to sew and design children's clothing, think maybe this business idea is worth paying special attention to.

41 Ceramic products– this is especially true for products made of polymer clay. You will need a minimum of time and investment to start making various crafts. They will have a fairly low cost and you can easily sell them.

42 Handmade decorations will always be in demand. As with other handmade ideas, imagination plays an important role here. A creative approach and high-quality execution will provide you with first and regular customers. Feel free to post examples of your work on social networks.

43 Knitting – but only if it’s not banal scarves and socks. The core of this business idea is knitting something very original. For example, one Ukrainian craftswoman began knitting blankets from very large links. She came up with a very original product, which immediately became very popular, especially in Europe.

44 Master classes (courses) in modeling, knitting, sewing and other handicrafts. Again, everything is very simple here. If you know how to do it, there is a place for a group, there is a desire - conduct, teach, have fun and money.

45 Handmade signs. More and more stores, salons and other small businesses are abandoning plastic signs. There is a good demand for high-quality products made of wood, metal and other natural materials. Your potential customers are shops in shopping malls, fast food restaurants, various beauty studios and others.

46 Sewing furniture covers– a narrow, but rather low competitive niche. Such covers, for example, are very necessary for sofas and armchairs in families with children or pets. Anyone will agree that it is cheaper to order a cover that is easy to wash than to buy a new sofa.

47 Making stained glass. Another type of “garage” production that can be implemented without significant investments. You can start with small stained glass windows, which are often needed by private furniture makers. In the future, you will have orders for large canvases that will decorate someone’s rich home.

48 Memorable children's souvenirs– absolutely any child will be pleased to have a small cup on the shelf for his success in sports or any hobby. This will be a source of pride for him and motivation for further development. Author's memorable gifts will be ordered by both ordinary parents and kindergartens, schools and sports clubs.

49 Mobile trading. Recently, especially in large cities, near shopping centers or at weekend fairs, you can increasingly see small portable “shops” of people who want to sell their crafts. This is a great opportunity not only to sell your product, but also to popularize your brand or product. As a rule, in such cases, the fee for the right to compact accommodation is very small (from 1000 to 3000 rubles).

beauty and health

There have always been a large number of small and low-competitive niches in this area in which you can easily start your own business with minimal investment.

50 Yoga instructor is one of the most popular business ideas in 2017, especially among women. If you have knowledge in this area, all you have to do is find a cozy room for group classes. You can promote your services through Facebook.

51 Healthy eating consulting- another good idea, the emergence of which is dictated by the growing popularity of a healthy lifestyle. To get started, it wouldn’t hurt to start your own blog or Facebook page and share your experiences. Subsequently, people will start turning to you for advice on diet, child nutrition, and much more.

52 Beauty salon at home- a common and well-known idea. This is an excellent option for starting your own small business on the way to opening a full-fledged hairdresser or salon. During this time, you will be able to develop an excellent base of regular customers.

53 Mobile make-up specialist– a good option for large cities, where all kinds of events take place every day and there is a need for the services of a makeup stylist. Investments you will need are high-quality cosmetics, tools, Instagram accounts, and then a small website with many photos of your work.

54 Artistic tattoo studio. It is impossible not to notice that the number of people with permanent and temporary tattoos has increased significantly in recent years. Today it is possible to apply temporary tattoos and henna paintings, which are very popular among today's youth. For such a studio you don’t need a lot of space, but you will have to spend money on good equipment and materials.

Entertainment and leisure

Despite the crisis, people try not to forget about entertainment. In conditions of limited foreign tourism for citizens of the Russian Federation, the demand for domestic tourism, organization of corporate events and holidays, as well as various master classes has increased significantly.

55 Aerial photography with a quadcopter is perhaps one of the most modern business ideas, which is rapidly gaining popularity around the world during 2016-2017. Investments are minimal - only the quadcopter (drone) itself. With its help, you can shoot stunning panoramic videos that will appeal to newlyweds, organizers of public events, etc. With this technique, you will leave your competitors, who are used to shooting banal videos, far behind.

56 Bicycle tours. The cycling community in the CIS has grown 16 (!) times over the past 10 years. A whole mass of people have appeared who are ready to go on a long bike ride. Such tours can be organized for a weekend (local areas) or for several days (trips abroad). Now your hobby can become a full-fledged small business.

57 Organization of trips. As with bike tours, this business idea will appeal to those who have been hiking all their lives. The most profitable will be long-term international routes, which far from poor people will be willing to take. Having such experience behind you, you can easily organize such group trips.

58 City tours. This idea is especially relevant for tourist hubs, where visitors are willing to pay good money to see local attractions and get an interesting story about their history and origins. In this case, investments are minimal: you need to take special small courses and successfully pass the exam.

59 Master classes on tourism and survival. Another new business idea that will appeal to experienced fans of extreme tourism. Many novice tourists know absolutely nothing about equipment, physical fitness, climate, flora and fauna in a particular area. Such master classes are in demand in big cities, where people of average and higher incomes are preparing to go on hikes of high difficulty.

60 Event management. Services for organizing holidays, concerts, festivals and other major events are also popular today. You've probably noticed how many street food festivals, marathons, and charity fundraisers there are now. Event managers and agencies are behind their successful organization.

61 Master classes in drawing and other creative crafts. If you are a creative person who has been doing this as a hobby for a long time, then it’s time for you to make money from it. A large number of people want to learn how to draw, sculpt, embroider, sing beautifully and much more.

62 Organization of children's parties. Along with large “holidays” for adults, there is a need (demand) for organizing children's events. Birthdays, New Year's holidays, promotions of children's stores or salons - all this requires the development of a special program, selection of costumes and performers. Provide all this to the customer “on a silver platter” and start making money.

63 Dance lessons for adults– this is still a good idea for those who have been dancing all their lives and decided to open their own business. You just need to find a good hall, come up with a specialization (Latin, ethnic or other dances) and advertise on the Internet.

64 Shopping consultant– at first glance this sounds frivolous, but, for example, several such consultants are already successfully working in Moscow. Thanks to your sense of style, knowledge of the latest fashion trends and other important news, you can become an indispensable assistant for wealthy women and even men.

Educational services

As in previous times, many people are eager to learn something new, develop and improve their skills. In the age of the Internet

65 Cooking master classes. So far, only chefs do this, and then only as a part-time job or for TV shows. At the same time, if you have the skills and the opportunity to rent a kitchen, you can regularly conduct such practical classes. Believe me, there is a demand for this in large cities.

66 Organization of seminars and conferences. Here we are talking exclusively about the idea of ​​​​organizing these events. Considering the huge number of seminars being held today, the demand for such services is extremely high.

67 Own training webinars. An excellent business idea that has already been used by thousands of trainers, experts and other specialists. This model is convenient because no one needs to go anywhere. Everything happens in the form of an online conference. You, as the organizer, only have to bear the small costs of using the service, which makes it possible to conduct webinars.

68 Tutoring. This idea is perceived by many as a part-time job, but in reality it is not. Here, a lot depends on the level of income from classes, and it, in turn, depends on the field of knowledge and the audience with which you will work. Individual tutoring will be most beneficial for top managers, specialists who are preparing to go to work abroad, etc.

69 Own educational portal. It sounds global, but you have to start small. You must create unique training material for a specific niche of specialists. This material needs to be presented in a variety of forms: articles, videos, infographics, etc. Ultimately, you will be able to build an entire course in your discipline and successfully sell it.

70 Personal growth and motivation coach. Many people view this idea with skepticism. Largely due to the “notoriety” of some of these coaches, who do good PR but teach little. If you are a very energetic person, you know how to light a fire in the hearts and heads of other people, then maybe this path is for you.

Clients (customers) are your everything!

Therefore, remember one of the most important rules for starting any business with minimal investment - People, your potential clients, should know about your skills, your services or product.

You can be the world's best mechanic, trainer, artist, or bake the most delicious pies, but if only you know about it, you won't make any money.

Believe me, with the appearance of the first customers (provided that they are very happy with you), the next customers will not keep you waiting long.

Our team sincerely wishes you success in your new business!

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Now you can earn quite a lot from your YouTube channel. If your content is of interest to a large audience of people, then you can earn money without much difficulty.

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All the business ideas proposed here are as old as the hills. 90% of them are no longer relevant in terms of earning money; you can only stay afloat. The market is full of similar offers. These are not ideas, but a list of projects existing on the market.
The essence of an idea is its uniqueness, and there is nothing unique here.

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