Ideas for small businesses with minimal investment – ​​15 ideas for beginners + 10 useful tips for starting a business.

Choosing ideas for small business with minimal investment, you should focus on what you like to do most.

You can make money by making bouquets, soft and plastic toys, growing indoor plants, sewing clothes and much more, without investing a lot of money in starting a business.

Business with China as an idea for a small business with minimal investment

Few people know that opening your own online store to sell things from China will not require a lot of money if you use the dropshipping method.

With this approach to trade and business, you should proceed as follows:

1. Create a website for an online store.
2. Find clothing suppliers from China - Aliexpress.com, Taobao.com, Alibaba.com.
3. Agree with suppliers to work together using this method: the intermediary does not receive the goods, he only transfers the buyer’s data to send the ordered item directly from the warehouse, but at the same time receives a markup for the goods.
4. You can find buyers by distributing advertising on social networks: VKontakte, Instagram, Odnoklassniki, Twitter.

Goods in China are very cheap, so the markup on them can be about 30 - 70% of the cost.

In this case, the intermediary wins - he does not pay for storing things and sending them, but only receives a percentage for finding buyers.

However, you should pay attention to the fact that in the case of a low-quality product, all the “bumps” will fall on the head of the intermediary.

To prevent this from happening, you should conclude an agreement with the manufacturer, check the certificates, and also ask to provide several options for items to assess their quality and compliance with the photographs posted online.

You can earn a lot, even if you involve several online store site administrators in the business.

Employees can work remotely from their own homes.

In this case, you won’t even have to invest in office rent.

15 small business ideas with minimal investment for beginners

Starting a business in a highly competitive environment is quite difficult, but by choosing a profitable, good idea, you can quickly get ahead, and even get ahead of your rivals.

Ideas for beginners to run a small business that require minimal investment:

Creation and sale of websites.

A specialist can spend about 600–1000 rubles on creating one website, but you can sell it for 10,000.

Making bouquets.

Floristry is very popular today.

For one bouquet you can earn from 800 rubles to 5000.

Bouquets of roses cost even higher.

Despite the fact that the initial price of flowers for a bouquet does not exceed 200 - 400 rubles.

Making bouquets of sweets.

The final cost of the bouquet is several times higher than the price of sweets.

Many people buy such bouquets today, and the best way to sell them is on social networks.

Tailoring to order.

Today in stores it’s not easy to choose something that you really like and fits your figure; fashion has become very unique.

That's why many girls bring pictures of models to the studio.

Sewing one blouse can cost over 3-4 thousand rubles.

Breeding raccoons, rabbits, cats and puppies.


Some animal breeds are very expensive.

1. Basic printing services: brochure printing, binding, lamination.

   Wedding photography.

   All you need to get started is a camera and a few hours of free time, as well as mastery of Photoshop.

   Holiday agency.

   The main profit will come on New Year and Christmas.

   However, quite often people require the services of a toastmaster and host of a children's birthday party.

   Growing fruits and vegetables.

   To start a business, you need to set up greenhouses and purchase seeds.

   Construction.

   You can search for clients on the Internet by posting advertisements on the website.

   Drawing portraits.

   Many people order portraits as gifts for family and loved ones.

   Furniture manufacturing.

   It is best to make furniture to order so that the investment pays off as quickly as possible.

   Production of natural cosmetics, handmade soap.

   You can hand over products directly to stores, provided they have attractive packaging.

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30Sep

Hello, dear readers! Today I want to talk about a business with minimal investment or micro-business. And also give some business ideas. Very often I am asked the question of how you can start a business with minimal investment (usually from zero to 50,000 rubles).

I’ll say right away that this is possible, but you need to find your own idea and try small. Today I will try to answer this question and I really hope that you will draw your own conclusions.

Microbusiness - what is it and why you need to start small

When you were born, you didn’t immediately say the first word, didn’t immediately take the first step, then why do you think that in business you should immediately open a bank, a car dealership or a large supermarket? You may have a desire to do something big, but try to tune your brain to what you and your wallet can handle at the moment. And when the brain starts working towards goals that are closer to reality, then ideas will come to you like a river.

After all, as a rule, they are all in front of your nose. And when you started small and took on some very small business, you can expand it to medium and large scales.

And this very small business is microbusiness! You can be micro-businessmen, freelancing, producing something at home, resell some goods, or provide services. You will be very small at first, but as time passes, your growth will accelerate.

Did you know that the world's most famous snack bar, Subway, used to be just one small outlet, but now has tens of thousands of eateries around the world? And if the founders had not opened this one diner, if they had not started small, then this multi-million dollar company would not have existed!

In general, in America, every tenth person is engaged in a micro-business, producing something in a garage, selling something, etc., but in Russia this is just beginning to emerge. You have every chance!

Most of you want to do something of your own, to leave a job you don’t like, to start living better, to be more free, to later make a big business, etc. So for these purposes, micro-business is quite enough.

Many people are engaged in business and earn only a little more than the average salary, but they are happy that they are doing an interesting job and are independent, without depending on anyone.

In microbusiness, interest is important, and love is better! Because microbusiness is built on your passion for activity. If you like your business, then you can do it even for small income. The most important thing for you now is to understand that you can start small and think about what interests you. And only then think about how you can get money from your interest. You will say that I am pushing banality to you and you will be right, but if you learn this and you will succeed!

How to start a business with minimal investment

Now let's move on to the fact that it is possible to open a business with minimal investment and, moreover, it is necessary! You don’t need large investments to open a microbusiness. To get started you only need 4 things:

1. Think about what you like and what you could realistically do (make a rough list right now, then add to it);
2. Think about how to benefit from your interest. Just think about whether your business could be useful to someone.
3. See if your available money is enough for this. If it’s not enough, then return to point No. 1 and go again.

And the fourth is the most difficult! And even if it doesn’t work out, you still did what you like, you didn’t lose anything. And even if they invested money, it was very little!

Important! When you want to eat and you only have 50 rubles in your pocket (I had this, I don’t know about you), you buy what you have enough money for and satisfy your body’s need for food. But, you must admit that if you had 1000 rubles, you would buy something more tasty. It’s the same thing at the beginning of your micro-business. If you have little money, then try to make the maximum profit out of it. You must satisfy your need - start! If you manage to do something with little money, then later you will move mountains with big money. Will you burn out? Get great experience for little money!

Living examples of business with small investments

I'll start with myself, and then move on to my cool comrades;)

• I opened my first website (a blog) with 1000 rubles in my pocket. Immediately followed by a second one for 500 rubles. Total 1500 rub. After 3 months, both sites began to bring in a total of 3,000 rubles per month, then 5,000 rubles, then 10, and so on until 15,000 rubles. After a year and a half, I sold one of them for a tidy sum, and the second one remained with my partner.
• I opened a website development studio without any investment at all. She also brought me a little 10,000-30,000 rubles a month. But that’s because I had to pay designers and layout designers.
• The service for selling tweets, likes and everything else was opened for 7,000 rubles, paid for itself in 2 days. Brought 40,000 rubles. per month and was sold.
• The blog you are reading now was started with 500 rubles, and now it is also generating income.
• We opened an online store of bags with 80,000 - 100,000 rubles, and recouped the money invested within 2 months, from the moment the goods arrived. From the age of 3 months he was already bringing in clean money and continues to this day.
• Now another interesting project is being prepared, although the investment is larger, but still not millions.

Well, all about myself. What do you want? They thought I was running a business with millions in income. No! I'm a micro-businessman! The assets, of course, are not worth a single million, but this is a matter of time, experience, desire and interest! I’m not bragging, much less there’s nothing to brag about, I just want to show by my example that you can start small!

Now let's move on to others:

• The same “SubWay” that I mentioned above was opened with an initial investment of $1000. It is now a multi-million dollar business with tens of thousands of eateries around the world.
• A friend of mine created several public pages on VK a long time ago, spending only 2000 rubles on advertising. and soon one of them gained popularity to a million subscribers, then more, etc. Income more than 100,000 rubles. clean per month.
• My parents started selling cereals at the street market when I was 5-7 years old, investing some money in the goods. Every year there was more money in circulation, there were more retail outlets, the assortment was expanding and everything was only increasing. Now, of course, they have a staff, they tried other types of business, in general they developed as best they could and continue to develop to this day.
• The founder of the JivoSite service (an online consultant for websites), Timur Valishev, invested 150,000 rubles in it, and now his service has thousands of paying clients.
• The same situation is with almost all the founders of public pages and websites. Little was invested in all of them, but now it brings a lot.

One conclusion can be drawn. Starting a business with minimal investment is more than possible, you just need to want, think and do it!

And here, by the way, is a video interview with Timur Valishev (JivoSite) and Sergei Baryshnikov (Bigpicture site). I advise you to look:

What types of businesses with small investments are relevant in 2018 and will work in 2019?

Look towards those businesses that are on the market and in demand. Would you say there is competition there? Yes, and that's good. Where it doesn’t exist, you won’t be able to enter with minimal investment, because you need to present your product to people and accustom them to it.

1. Pay attention to the service sector! Services have lower costs, no warehouses, goods, etc. are needed. You can provide services yourself without initially hiring staff. By the way, I wrote an article about this on how to start.
2. Try selling goods from China.
3. I already wrote an article about, and there is also a section about. There you will always find working ideas for business with minimal investment.
4. will only develop, so you can pay attention to it. Also consider the option.
5. Those who live in small towns can watch.
6. Pay attention to online business or, for example, freelancing. This direction will continue to develop for a long time.

25 Business ideas 2019 with minimal investment

Below I will give some business ideas with a minimum investment of up to 50,000 rubles, which can work in both small and large cities. Also, some ideas can be implemented without any investment at all. These ideas are universal; they will suit both women and men. And you can expand inside them to make your own unique product or service.

Remember that almost every business needs it, but at first you can do without it in order to test the idea. After the test, this procedure is mandatory.

And to organize a business, an article about a step-by-step plan from scratch will help you!

Business idea No. 1. Selling products from one-page sites

This business is now very relevant and brought good money in 2018 and will bring in 2019 (and even longer). And it’s possible to start it with minimal investment.

The idea is to sell products online from one-page sites (landing pages).

For this:

1. a trendy product that is currently in good demand is selected from suppliers (in China or Russia);
2. one or more one-page websites are created;
3. advertising starts;
4. and sales are underway.

My colleague Roman Kolesnikov successfully makes money from this. We even did an article with him on. Read it and understand the essence of this business idea with minimal investment.

Business idea No. 2. Business selling goods from China

I also tried this profitable business on myself and it brings good profits. It's no secret that now you can buy goods from China at very low prices and sell them here in Russia. Many people are now using this and business is gaining momentum.

The business idea is that you buy goods from China cheaply, and in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. sell for more. On goods from China, you can make a markup from 50 to 300% on average, which indicates a good profit.

I have a section about . In it I share my experience and ideas for a business with minimal investment selling goods from China. There you will also find many instructions on how to order products, how to sell them, etc.

Business idea No. 3. Dropshipping

You can start this type of business even without investment! It consists in the fact that you sell goods that you do not have in stock. Yes exactly.

Dropshipping is a direct delivery from a supplier to a customer. You act as a middleman, collecting orders from customers and passing them on to the supplier. The supplier sends purchases directly to your customers on your behalf. As a result, you earn the difference between the price from the supplier and the price at which you sold the product to the client.

Difficult to understand the first time? Then read in detail about and how to make money on it.

Business idea No. 4. Selling goods on Avito

This is the simplest business idea with minimal investment, or even no investment at all. Its essence is to sell absolutely any goods on the Avito.ru bulletin board.

It is good because it is suitable even for a beginner, and investments may not be required at all. To work, you need to purchase goods that you will sell on Avito. But you can start by making money by selling a few of your unnecessary things. Thus, you will already have money to purchase the necessary goods.

Business idea No. 5. Inexpensive Chinese cosmetics

You buy inexpensive cosmetics in China and sell them in Russia. Such products can be distributed both through social networks, online stores, and by offering them offline (i.e. in person).

Every woman dreams of a large cosmetic bag filled to the brim with decorative cosmetics. But this dream does not always become a reality due to the high prices for such products. You can help with this by offering the product a little cheaper than in stores. Thanks to this, you will have many clients who will want to buy several lipsticks and other products at once.

In order for such a business to generate income, you need to analyze the decorative cosmetics market and select the most popular products. Then compare prices on Chinese and Russian sites. Based on this, you choose the most popular and cost-effective cosmetics and order them at wholesale prices. After receiving the goods, you begin selling it in a way convenient for you.

The amount of profit directly depends on the cosmetics sold. If you buy an eyeshadow palette at a price of 400 rubles, and sell it for 900 rubles, then the income will be 500 rubles. from one unit of goods.

Business idea No. 6. Organization of holidays

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you offer your client to organize a holiday for him for a fee. This could be a wedding, birthday, celebration of some special occasion, etc. The list of services provided (search for premises, its design, musical accompaniment, etc.) is agreed upon in advance and specified in the contract.

This is a truly profitable business that does not require huge capital. It will always be up to date, because... people organize holidays regularly. All you need is organizational skills, a certain amount of free time, and the ability to find a common language with people.

Having an office is not a prerequisite, because... You can meet with the customer on neutral territory. Thus, with minimal investment you can earn decent money.

To implement the idea, you need to create a team of a toastmaster, a photographer and a DJ. To legalize such a business, it is necessary to open an individual entrepreneur. After that, find a client and offer your services.

Earnings from organizing holidays can be unstable. It all depends on the number of celebrations, their scope and the specifics of the services provided.

Business idea No. 7. Organization of non-standard tours

You create an interesting, unique travel itinerary, which differs as much as possible from standard tourist tours, and offer it to the client. He buys a ticket, and you, in turn, deal with all organizational issues and support him throughout the trip.

Non-standard tourism has recently become very popular. More and more often people choose just such tours, because... They were tired of the usual and boring holiday. There will always be clients who love active recreation, eco-tourism, etc. Moreover, creating such a business requires minimal investment, experience in the tourism sector and organizing skills.

In order to organize non-standard tours, you need to rent a room, become an individual entrepreneur, hire employees (this is not necessary at the beginning of work), and distribute advertising. In addition, you will have to create several interesting tours that are suitable for different segments of the population.

Monthly income depends on the number of vouchers sold, as well as their cost. Therefore, earnings at the beginning of such activities may be unstable.

Business idea No. 8. Makeup, makeup, hairstyle

The essence of the business idea is this: After training in specialized courses, you provide your services for creating hairstyles or various types of makeup to everyone.

The services of a makeup artist and hairdresser have always been and will be in demand. All because every girl wants to be beautiful, both on holidays and on weekdays. Thanks to this, hairdressers and makeup artists always have enough work.

To realize your idea, you need to fill out the necessary papers and become an individual entrepreneur. After that, purchase the necessary tools and start offering your services to your friends. At the beginning, you may have to work for free, but this way you will get your hands on it and find many clients thanks to word of mouth.

Income from such activities may be unstable. In the summer there are always more clients, thanks to the wedding season, although there are many holidays throughout the year and you will not be left without work.

Business idea No. 9. Santa Claus

The essence of such a business idea is as follows: you are looking for actors who will agree to play the role of fairy-tale characters, developing a script and finding clients who are interested in the service offered. On the specified day, Father Frost visits the children and gives a performance.

Not a single New Year is complete without Father Frost and Snow Maiden. They are invited home, to kindergartens and schools. The demand for New Year's performances is very high and often the actors are not able to provide services to everyone. Therefore, “Santa Claus” is the most profitable business during the New Year holidays.

To implement such an idea, it is necessary to find actors or people with artistic talent, rent costumes, write a script and distribute advertising.

This type of income is seasonal. Profit depends on the number of performances, actors' salaries and other expenses. After the end of the winter holidays, you can continue to collaborate with the staff and perform at children's parties, but as other fairy-tale characters.

Business idea No. 10. Club “Mafia”

The essence of this business idea is as follows: you find 8-12 people who love and want to play “Mafia”, solve all organizational issues, and host the game. Each player pays a certain amount of money to participate.

The game "Mafia" is becoming more and more popular every year. This is because young people want to diversify their daily lives. And such a pastime allows you not only to relax, but also helps you make new acquaintances and have an interesting time. Such a business requires minimal investment, and can generate income with enviable regularity.

In order to organize such a club, you need to register an individual entrepreneur, find a quiet cafe and book a corner table for 10-12 people. After this, purchase 2 copies of the board game “Mafia” and find participants (usually via the Internet). All that remains is to play the game and count the money earned.

The income from organizing a club is quite easy to calculate. On average, participation in such fun costs about 300 rubles, and the number of participants is 12. 8 games are held per month. Hence, monthly earnings are 300*12*8=28,800 rubles.

Business idea No. 11. Photographer (children’s, wedding)

The essence of the business idea: You, having the talent of a photographer and all the necessary equipment, offer to organize a photo shoot for potential clients. If you agree, conduct a photo session, edit the pictures and provide the client with the finished product.

A photograph is an invaluable memory that can last a lifetime. People try to capture the brightest moments of life. Therefore, the work of a photographer is always in demand. Especially if he specializes in wedding and children's photography. Wedding photography is distinguished by its scale, which means it brings in a lot of profit, and children’s photography is ordered regularly, because... the child grows and changes.

To start your work activity you need:

• register an individual entrepreneur;
• buy professional equipment;
• create a portfolio;
• advertise yourself;
• find clients.

Income from such activities can be either regular or irregular. At first, profits will be unstable, but as your customer base expands, people will come to you at any time of the year with various offers.

Business idea No. 12. Photo studio

The essence of the business idea is this: If you can and love to take photographs, edit pictures, and use a PC, then the ideal way to earn money is a photo studio. You open it and perform various photo services.

Almost every document requires a photograph. That's why people regularly take photographs for documents. This is the main source of income for such a business. In addition, a photo studio can offer a lot of services, from printing photographs to creating photo books. Having such a business, you can be confident in the future, due to a wide range of services that will always be profitable.

To create a photo studio, you will have to register as an individual entrepreneur, rent a room in a crowded place, acquire the necessary equipment, and hire staff. To increase customers, you can distribute advertising.

The profit that a photo studio will bring throughout the year may vary. During the period from May to October, the amount of income is slightly higher than in other months due to the demand for photographs for documents. But it can be equalized by increasing the range of services offered.

Business idea No. 13. Manicure, pedicure, sugaring at home, or in an inexpensive small room

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you master the skills of manicure, pedicure, sugaring, after which you acquire all the necessary materials, tools and begin to give joy to your clients. You can work both from home and in rented premises.

Every girl and woman takes care of her appearance. Therefore, he regularly uses salon services. Of course, there is a lot of competition in the beauty industry nowadays. But you can reduce the prices for the services provided. This way you will gain experience and expand your clientele.

For work you will need materials and tools. After this, you should think about where you will provide services. This could be your apartment or rented premises. Some craftsmen go to the client’s home for a fee.

The amount of profit from such an enterprise depends on the prices for your services and the quality of the materials used. Each city has its own pricing policy for manicures, pedicures and sugaring. At the beginning of your working life, your income will be small, but it will increase with the advent of new clients.

Business idea No. 14. Glowing paint: cars, jewelry, buildings, interior, etc.

The essence of the business idea: you provide services for painting wheels and other machine parts with luminous paint, paint and sell paving slabs, finishing materials that glow in the dark.

It is very difficult to surprise modern people, but, nevertheless, there are those who always want to stand out. That is why many car enthusiasts paint individual parts of their cars with luminous paint, and women, when choosing finishing materials for home renovations, prefer non-standard solutions.

Glowing paint is a new and promising direction. Competition in the market for such a product is minimal, so the profitability of the idea is guaranteed.

To create such a business, you need to register as an individual entrepreneur and choose the specifics of your work. If you like car painting, then buy materials and tools for car decoration. If you decide to make paving or decorative tiles, then you need to purchase the necessary materials for such an activity. After that, you can watch a few training videos and start creating in your garage.

Business idea No. 15. Repair of household appliances

The essence of the business idea is as follows: You know how to repair household appliances and offer your services to clients. For a fee, you go to the office or home and fix equipment malfunctions.

Household appliances always break down at the most inopportune moment. Very often, repairing large-sized equipment (refrigerator, washing machine, etc.) is very problematic due to inconvenient transportation and high expenses for it. Therefore, for many people it is much more profitable to call a specialist to their home. This significantly reduces client costs and saves time.

To start your work activity, you need to register an individual entrepreneur, purchase the necessary tools (you may already have them) and advertise your services by posting advertisements, distributing leaflets, etc. All that remains is to wait for clients and gain a good reputation.

Income depends on the number of clients and the complexity of the repair. Such a business is not seasonal and may well become a source of permanent income.

Business idea No. 16. Website creation and promotion

The essence of the idea is this: you find a client who needs to create a website, “promote” it and raise it to the top of the search results. After this, you sign the contract and complete the order.

In the 21st century, most purchases and sales are carried out via the Internet. Sometimes it is even cheaper and more profitable than going to the store. Therefore, thousands of new websites are created every day, offering a lot of goods and services. It is profitable for sellers to sell products using this method because of the wide target audience. That's why they strive to create a good website and promote it.

In order to start working, you need to gain experience. To do this, you will have to work in such an organization for some time. Having gained experience, you can already register an individual entrepreneur, rent premises, hire staff, advertise your company and fulfill your first orders.

The amount of income depends on the number of completed orders and their value.

Business idea No. 17. Bathroom restoration

The essence of the business idea: You, having the necessary materials and tools for bathtub restoration, find a client who is interested in this service. Discuss all the details, sign the contract and complete the order.

Replacing a bathtub is a costly and time-consuming undertaking. Often people either don’t have the opportunity to buy a new one, or don’t want to dismantle the old bathtub. It is for them that there is a top coating restoration service. This saves the family budget and also saves the owner from a lot of problems. Therefore, customers are much more likely to restore bathtubs than to buy new ones.

In order to start working and give a second life to the bathtub, you will have to officially register an individual entrepreneur and choose a restoration method. This determines what tools and materials need to be purchased. After all the acquisitions, all that remains is to conduct an advertising campaign and wait for clients to call.

The price of a standard restoration of one bathtub is about 2,000 rubles. The approximate amount of income can be 30,000 rubles. per month, provided that you complete 15 orders.

Business idea No. 18. Making hand casts

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you find people who want to make a decorative composition with a cast of a hand, after which, using available materials, you take a cast of a child’s or adult’s hand, decorate and design the composition. All impressions are made individually for each client.

Often parents and relatives want to “stop time” and admire their little children. Now this has become possible thanks to the making of hand casts. This service is at the peak of popularity and is ordered by loving grandparents, godparents, etc. For a reasonable fee, the family gets a lot of pleasure, and the manufacturer gets a decent income with minimal investment.

To organize such a business, you will need to register an individual entrepreneur, rent premises (or simply go to the client’s home), purchase the necessary materials and office equipment, and advertise yourself through advertising.

Income from such a business depends on the number of clients, orders completed and location of the office. Successful placement is 50% of the success of your enterprise. His profit is easy to calculate. The cost of one composition is about 600-700 rubles, and the market price is 1300-3500 rubles.

Business idea No. 19. Private fitness trainer

The essence of the business idea is this: you help people lose weight, build muscle, and create an individual training plan. In addition, you advise on any issues and teach how to use exercise machines.

Most people have long realized that sports help you feel young and healthy. That's why they go to gyms in droves. Many people choose group training, but they may not bring the desired result, because... designed for the average person. Then a private fitness trainer comes to the rescue. It helps you create an individual program, so you achieve better results in the shortest possible time. Apart from this, private coaching is very popular.

To work productively, a trainer needs to be able to work on exercise machines, know the characteristics of the human body and understand how weight is lost and muscles are pumped up. After this, you need to rent a suitable room and advertise your services. You can train clients in their home. Then the premises will not be needed.

The profit from such a business depends on the number of clients and the cost of the services provided.

Business idea No. 20. Earning money from affiliate programs

The essence of the business idea is to advertise other people's goods or services and for this simply receive a percentage of the transaction or a fixed amount of money for the referred client.

This business can be built on the Internet and offline, but most often they make money from affiliate programs on the Internet.

Business idea No. 21. Creation of an information website

You can, like me, create informational websites and make money from advertising.

The essence of the idea is that you create an information site, fill it with articles and other useful content. Then you promote it and get the first traffic. When site traffic increases, you will be able to sell advertising on your site.

Business idea No. 22. Sewing clothes for dogs

The essence of the business idea is as follows: Thanks to your cutting and sewing skills, you make clothes for dogs, and grateful owners are happy to purchase them. You can sew both universal models and custom-made ones. Custom tailoring will cost more.

For many dog ​​breeds, clothing is not a whim of the owner, but a necessity. It helps protect your pet from bad weather and prevents hypothermia. Therefore, owners of short-haired dog breeds always buy new clothes for their pets during the cold season. Clothes for dogs are quite expensive due to the specifics of the product. Although there is very little material, the only equipment you need is a sewing machine.

To sew clothes for dogs, you need to have sewing equipment (scissors, threads, needles, etc.), material, a sewing machine, patterns (can be found on the Internet), a desire to work and some free time.

It is not difficult to calculate the approximate profit from 1 product. On average, one suit costs about 2,000 rubles, and the cost of material is 500 rubles. Hence the net income is 1500 rubles. If tailoring is individual, the amount can increase several times. Income from such a business may be seasonal, because... Clothes for dogs are rarely purchased in the summer.

Business idea No. 23. Handmade

The essence of the business idea: you turn your hobby into a tool for earning money. If you knit, embroider with beads, make products from polymer clay, etc., then such products can be successfully sold.

Handmade is becoming more and more popular every day. Millions of people strive to buy just such products as souvenirs and gifts. This is because each such masterpiece is unique and exclusive. Due to the great demand for such products, exhibitions and fairs of handmade products are held in almost every city.

In order to make a profit from your own masterpieces, you need to purchase the necessary material and manufacture this or that product with high quality. After this, you can post photos of your work on social media. networks, or sell products at various fairs.

The income that handmade products can generate depends solely on you. If the products are labor-intensive, made of high quality from good materials, then by selling them you can get good money. It is very important to find points of sale of finished products.

Business idea No. 24. Sewing handmade toys

The essence of the business idea: you make soft toys of popular characters and sell finished products. You can sell products both online and in stores, at fairs and exhibitions.

The target audience for which this product is interesting is very diverse. Both children and adults love soft toys. This is the product that is preferred when choosing a gift or souvenir. A distinctive feature of the products is their uniqueness. Thanks to this, handmade toys have earned the love of many people.

To sew a soft toy you will need: a sewing machine, tools and materials. After this, choose the character you will make, find a pattern (on the Internet or a magazine) and proceed directly to its production. Then you choose the method of selling the products.

The cost of the finished product can be calculated using the formula “direct costs + indirect costs x2 = market value” (these are approximate calculations). Direct costs (material) for one product are about 1000 rubles. Indirect – the cost of your time, electricity. Profit is the value of your work.

Business Idea No. 25. Furniture for Pets

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you analyze the pet furniture market, produce the most popular models and sell them in a way convenient for you. You can make custom furniture at a higher price.

Pet owners want to please their pets in every possible way and therefore buy them this or that furniture. People with average or high incomes buy furniture for dogs. Therefore, they try not to save money. Competition in such a market is minimal, so if you produce high-quality furniture with a beautiful design, then you won’t have to worry about the number of buyers.

To create such a business, you will need to register an individual entrepreneur, familiarize yourself with all the fashion trends in the furniture industry, purchase the necessary materials and tools, and create sketches on the basis of which the furniture will be made. It is important to conduct an advertising campaign and find points of sale for products.

This is a fairly profitable project, because... pays off quickly. If the cost of one piece of furniture is 300-500 rubles, then its market value is 700-2000 rubles. Income exceeds expenses several times.

Conclusion

My conclusion is, as always, positive. Business with minimal investment is possible! Think, start, try. You always need to start small and business is no exception. Moreover, making a business for a million is no easier than for 50,000 rubles. It just seems like there is a lot of money, so everything is simple, but everything has its own difficulties.

For example, I wouldn’t be able to manage entire factories or banks now, I don’t have much experience. Therefore, I will continue to build my small businesses, turn them into medium-sized ones, and then it’s not far from big ones;)

Thank you for your attention! I look forward to your comments.

Greetings, dear readers of the magazine site. Each of us wants to quit our unloved job and go open our own business, but not everyone knows where to start and how to choose the right and profitable direction. Just in this article, we have provided interesting examples and will look at ideas on how to open a business with minimal investment in 2019, as well as what is relevant today and what kind of business does not yet exist in Russia for a quick start.

From this article you will learn:

• What is the best business to invest in today?
• How to open your own business without investment (from scratch) and what does a beginner need to know?
• How to make money for a novice entrepreneur at home or in the office.

How and where to start your own business: TOP 29 ideas with minimal investment.

Business ideas for 2019 with minimal investment: TOP 10 ideas for small businesses

How to choose the right business idea before starting your own business and where to start

Over time, more and more people are starting to think about how they can open a business with minimal investment. Some business ideas are already on the surface, while to find some you will need to use ingenuity and find a sufficient amount of time. But with all the variety of business ideas for budding startups, not everyone can implement them. When thinking about taking an idea on the Internet, you need to be prepared for the fact that this idea itself may turn out to be a failure, and here’s why.

The thing is that each case is unique and to implement the same idea, different people may need a different set of tools. Here you should also take into account the geographical factor, the state of the market at a given time and the capabilities of the start-up. But regardless of the specific business idea, there are several stages that everyone must go through. These stages include: analyzing the psychology of competitors, choosing a niche, calculating start-up capital and taking into account possible risks that always accompany any business. But first things first.

No. 1. Analysis of client psychology

The first and most important axiom for anyone who is planning to open their own profitable business is that “the customer is always right.” Nobody talks about extremes and rudeness, but in the vast majority of cases it is the client who is the one thanks to whom the business, in principle, exists. In this context, the client is a collective image, personifying both one retail buyer and a large company ordering work or service. Therefore, it is very important from the very first day to establish relationships with the client and build them in such a way that they are effective for both him and the businessman.

The key to establishing such connections will be to study the client’s psychology, at least at the initial level. Client psychology is how the client will reason when making a decision to purchase a product and what points he will pay attention to first.

Well-known marketers and sales specialists advise adhering to the basic rules when dealing with business communications: a trusting environment, sensitivity and the gift of persuasion. All this together creates a positive impression and gives a person a feeling of comfort and satisfaction. After all, if you listen to a person’s wishes, sincerely enter into his situation and understand what he needs, the client will probably return again, and more than once.

No. 2. Choosing a current earning niche

Choosing a niche for business and answering the question “ what business to open?“is the key to the future success of the campaign, and the economic efficiency of the business will directly depend on the correctness and thoughtfulness of such a choice. What is a niche?

A business niche presents some kind of “problem” that needs to be solved. This could be an industry that objectively has good prospects for development, it could be a product or service that is needed by society, or a direction that is currently the most developed. Choosing a niche entails a labor-intensive process, which must consist of such stages as: a thorough study of the market, competition in a particular industry, and market conditions.

In other words, before you invest in any small business idea, you need to be sure that it " will burn out" The market does not need companies that have many competitors, and those that can offer more favorable conditions, especially if they are located in a small city. Only a large company can compete with such “long-livers”, and for a novice entrepreneur it is better to opt for something that is not yet on the market.

Before choosing the direction of your activity, you will need to answer three main questions:

• Is the offer or product interesting to a certain circle of potential consumers that the entrepreneur is targeting?
• Why should people choose this company? How will it differ from those that already exist on the market?
• What disadvantages will the chosen business idea have?

Only if an entrepreneur can answer all these questions and look at himself objectively from the outside, will it be possible to make a decision about starting economic activity.

No. 3. Start-up capital

To implement any idea need start-up capital. The amount may vary, but often it greatly exceeds what you can simply spend at will. There are no enterprises that do not require the investment of a certain amount of funds, and often even the most modest business project turns out to be very expensive.

It is better to take your own money for start-up capital - this can be savings or a bank account. But even if you don’t have your own funds, there are several ways you can get this capital:

Option #1. Bank loan

Nowadays many banks offer such a service as a business loan. As attractive as the idea is, you should remember that even if something goes wrong, you will still have to repay the debt to the bank. Therefore, it is advisable to take the amount that, with a high degree of probability, can be returned painlessly.

Option #2. Friends and acquaintances

Alternatively, you can borrow money from acquaintances or friends - unlike a bank, you can do without interest. As a nice bonus, you can promise your friends some permanent discount on your product. Despite the close relationship, it would be correct to write a receipt stating that the money will be returned within the agreed time frame.

Option #3. Investors

With investors the situation is more complicated, since these are, as a rule, already adults with rich life experience and they will not invest their money in any first idea. To get help from investors, you will need to work hard to create a detailed and competent business plan, which will clearly indicate when and under what conditions they will be able to return the invested funds, as well as receive the agreed profit (share participation).

No. 4. Risks when starting your own business

There are always risks. It doesn't matter whether it's a small business or a large project. At any time, force majeure circumstances may arise, which can lead to the most unfavorable consequences. That is why risks must always be taken into account in any situation.

To calculate all possible risks, you should create a SWOT matrix, which will reflect all possible risks in great detail. The matrix has a column “Weaknesses” and “Threats” and all this together will indicate the main risks that exist in the campaign. To learn more about possible risks, you should spare no expense and draw up a detailed business plan or contact a consulting/marketing agency, where professionals will deal with the situation. But this way, you can protect yourself from many unpleasant surprises that a novice businessman did not even suspect about.

How to start your business from scratch with a minimum investment: 4 tips on how to start running your small business

Tip #1. Drawing up a business plan for a small business

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Business idea No. 2. Website development

One of the most promising areas of activity today is the creation and promotion of websites. Being a good specialist, you can make good money from this, and even more so when you have your own studio. Today, the Internet is the main means of business communication for many companies. And if a few years ago, many sincerely did not understand why they needed their own website, or at least a page on the Internet, today this has already become obvious.

The ideal option for implementing such a business idea would be if the entrepreneur himself is an excellent specialist in the IT field and understands the entire internal mechanism of the functioning of such a project. As for the prices for your services, let them be modest to begin with because at first, the main emphasis is on the quality of the service. Only then, having secured the support of partners and established effective communication with clients, you can begin to think about gradually increasing prices for your work.

Business idea No. 3. Baking cakes to order

What ideas do you have to start your own business from scratch? For example, bake cakes to order. Custom cakes are a service that has found many supporters, so if you plan to make baking cakes almost your main way of earning money, you need to be prepared for initial difficulties.

Firstly, this is competition. There are a lot of people doing home baking these days, so you need to be different. There are two ways here: either at the initial stage set prices that are almost equal to the cost, or to impress your potential clients with something.

But such a business has several undeniable advantages:

• Small investment. To get started, all you need is a stove, oven and food. The cost of products for each specific order can be included in the cost of production.
• Work from home. This is important for mothers on maternity leave or women housewives who know how to bake and do it well. A plus will also be the opportunity to show imagination and develop your creative abilities. This is especially true for cakes for children, who often pay more attention to the appearance of the cake rather than to its taste.
• Availability of free time. You can always manage your time yourself and free up that part of the day that is needed for household or personal matters.

Business idea No. 4. Coffee to go

According to the application Euromonitor International , people consume more and more coffee every year. Most likely, this is due to the fact that the very attitude of consumers towards this drink has changed: the culture of coffee consumption is now developing and, perhaps, very soon, the coffee ceremony will be given as much attention as tea.

Small coffee-to-go businesses are now available almost everywhere. In any city, walking down the street, you can come across small kiosks with a sign saying “Coffee to go” or “Coffee to go”. The idea is simple: a person is late, he doesn’t have time to go to a regular coffee shop and order a cup of coffee, so he’ll happily grab a treasured glass of his favorite drink on the go. The price of coffee is low, but there are a lot of people, and therefore, starting with one kiosk, you can increase their number over time.

Another type of implementation of the “coffee to go” service is a small counter in a shopping center or business center. Yes, in order to be profitable later, you will first have to spend money on renting premises and purchasing expensive equipment, but soon such a small project will begin to bring in the first profit. Also, over time, it will be possible to expand the line of drinks, as well as offer people different types of coffee.

Business idea No. 5. Intermediary services (work on interest)

Every day many people want buy something or sell something, but they don’t have the time or desire to spend several hours searching for an acceptable option. Unfortunately, intermediary activity, in most cases, mainly covers real estate and/or cars, so it is very important to really seriously understand the features of the product, but this is one of the few ideas that can start working from scratch without money. The coverage, of course, is not limited to finding an apartment or a car, but by definition this must be something expensive. Otherwise, people will not be psychologically ready to give commissions for searching for an insignificant product.

This also includes people who work in partnership with companies, finding clients for them and receiving a percentage of each successful transaction. At the first stage of working from home, you will need a computer with the Internet, a mobile phone and a great desire to earn money. Add here also readiness for the first failures, perseverance and routine work. But, if over time you manage to develop useful business contacts and the ability to persuade, then this can turn out to be quite a profitable activity. Mediation services are a clear example of how to start working for yourself.

Business idea No. 6. Start a channel on YouTube

As happened with many similar resources, Youtube was originally created so that users could watch interesting videos, or upload their own videos. But over time, when information technology has developed to the limit, and such a concept as “SMM marketing” can now be heard at every step, YouTube has become a tool for making money.

Now there are millions of channels on YouTube, some of which carry absolutely no meaning. But at the same time, there are also very interesting authors who introduce their viewers to something new, while at the same time earning money for themselves.

There are 3 main paths that lead to channel monetization:

• Participation in affiliate programs
• Writing annotations.
• Direct employers

Partnership programs is a tool for making money when a YouTube partner company starts paying for clicks. To do this, the channel needs to have more than 10 thousand views. To become a participant in the program, you need to fill out an application for participation, after which the partner company starts paying for clicks. For example: for every 3,000 views, a company can pay about $100. Accordingly, the more promoted the channel, the more money its owner can receive.

Writing annotations. Annotation writing involves preparing some advertising text for a company, after which this text is inserted into the video description. The subscriber clicks on the link and goes to the customer’s website, where he can select and order a specific product or service.

Cooperation with direct employers, in the format of master classes that show how to work (how to use) some of the company’s products. In this case, the product belongs to the advertising company, which pays money to the author of the video. These can be household appliances, products, things, inventory, etc.

Business idea No. 7. Real estate services

One of the most specific ways to make money is a real estate organization. For a business to become profitable, you need to have a very good understanding of the nuances of this activity. The process of real estate trading itself requires knowledge of jurisprudence, the housing code, the ability to work with large financial flows, and also gain an excellent reputation.

To make the work of a real estate agency as effective as possible, you need to be a good manager and have a great understanding of people. The most important thing in the work of a realtor is competent, qualified personnel, which consists of agents, sales managers and lawyers. For each successful transaction, the real estate organization receives a profit, which is then divided among the participants in the transaction process.

To recruit clients, a real estate company must invest heavily. This is a premises that will be the “face of the company”, and good, high-quality advertising, and services at the highest level. After all, when selling or buying an apartment, a person works with very large sums of money, and in order to entrust this matter to an intermediary (in this case, a realtor), he will need to be able to make an extremely favorable impression on the person.

The only disadvantage of the real estate business is that earnings will not be constant, because profit directly depends on the number of successful transactions. And the real estate market, as we know, can sometimes go through very difficult times.

Business idea No. 8. Sale of goods from China

China is an amazing country that offers many different goods, and most importantly, at a very low price. There are many business ideas that involve buying goods in China and selling them at a “higher price.” Many current, popular and interesting ideas for business with minimal investment are related to the sale of goods from China, where every beginner can build their own business from scratch.

The most important thing in this case is to choose the right product category.

For example, you can open an online store that will specialize in selling unusual gifts. Such gifts include earrings, bracelets, watches, keychains, souvenirs, cups, stands for wine bottles and wine glasses, unusual lighting devices, etc.

Starting small, you can initially sell goods on Avito. To do this, you just need to add a product by selecting the correct category, and then wait for the first calls from interested users.

In addition to Avito, there are many groups on VKontakte, Facebook or Odnoklassniki. The main thing is not to try to get everything at once, but gradually, in small steps, to move towards your goal. When the first money appears, it can be spent on creating a one-page website or a simple online store, after which you can take good photographs and post them on your resource.

The main idea of ​​​​earning money by selling goods from China is a large increase in price, and over time, it will be possible to order wholesale quantities, for which, as you know, the Chinese can make an additional discount.

Business idea No. 9. Reselling your own or someone else's car

Car resale is a fairly lucrative business, especially if you know how to approach it correctly. The idea of ​​the business is simple: bring it into perfect condition and sell it at a premium. The entire difference between the purchase price and the sale price will be profit.

The peculiarity of such a business is that the person who is engaged in this business has an excellent understanding of cars. Without serious practical skills, there is no point in starting this business - at best, you can break even, at worst, you can lose all your money.

As for legal registration, you can register your activities as an individual entrepreneur or. At first, of course, you can work without registering with the tax authorities, but over time, you will have to do this in any case. If you have the opportunity to carry out repairs yourself and at a high level, you will soon be able to talk about significant revenue.

Business idea No. 10. Hosting an event

The organization of events has recently developed into a separate area of ​​activity called “event management”. The essence of such a business is to take on the work of organizing various formats of events. Small companies organize one type of holiday, while large ones can specialize in several types at once.

The most popular ones at the moment are corporate events and weddings, but you can start with ordinary birthdays, anniversaries and children's parties.

You will need a decent amount of initial capital to organize an event agency, since it is unlikely that anyone will book a celebration with a company whose office is located outside the city in a room of 4 square meters. meters. In addition to the cost of renting an office, you will also need to hire qualified personnel, find presenters, food suppliers, catering companies, and purchase equipment.

The project itself is quite complex, so the business of organizing and holding events will begin to pay off no earlier than in 1.5-2 years.

What business is relevant now - TOP 5 profitable ideas

Option #1. Construction and renovation work

Carrying out construction and repair work can be quite a profitable business, especially if you approach it wisely. Despite the economic downturn, most people still decide to renovate. The repairs will not necessarily be major, it will be enough to do a small cosmetic one - but for the construction company this will also be a certain income.

Before entering the market, you need to decide whether the company will be multidisciplinary or whether it will specialize in a specific list of services. This can include installing plastic windows or metal doors, laying tiles, parquet, glazing balconies or cladding facades.

A mandatory minimum is the availability of mobile communications and a personal car, since orders can be in different parts of the city and traveling by car will be much faster and more convenient. Here you also need to add the purchase of construction equipment, such as a concrete mixer, hammer drill, drills, screwdriver and other tools.

Option #2. Installation of low-current systems

This business idea has every chance of becoming a profitable project, but this requires one important condition - in this case, it is simply vital to have experience and deep theoretical and practical knowledge.

The very concept of “low-current systems” is quite comprehensive and covers the installation of a local network, the Internet, video surveillance and alarm systems, as well as television, telephony and radio broadcasting. It will not be difficult for an experienced electrician-installer to understand all these tasks, but the more types of work a person can do, accordingly, the more income he can receive.

To organize your work in the most thoughtful way, it is recommended to register as an individual entrepreneur. After registering with government agencies, you will need to purchase a stamp with your details and name, open a bank account, hire an accountant who will work on a piece-rate basis, and also obtain a license to carry out certain activities, be it installing intercoms or running cables.

Having collected at least a small customer base and completed the first few orders at a high level, it will be possible to easily recoup the funds spent on registration procedures.

Option #3. Precious metals

At the moment, anyone can purchase, at their discretion, one of four types of precious metals. Precious metals include gold, silver, platinum and palladium. For the convenience of the client, several basic ways of “working” with precious metals are offered: these are measured bars, investment coins and OMS (an impersonal metal account).

Bullions can be bought, and after a certain amount of time, resold back. But there are several nuances: before buying a bullion from a citizen, the bank very carefully and meticulously checks its [the bullion’s] condition. In addition, the purchase price by the bank differs significantly from the sale price, which also cannot but affect the feasibility of such an investment.

Compulsory medical insurance is much more convenient in this regard. The essence of an impersonal metal account is to purchase a certain amount of gold, but not receive it in your hands. It will simply be reflected in grams on an individual metal account, and this metal can also be bought or resold over time at a higher price.

The most ineffective in this situation are investment aspects. The fact is that the price for them increases extremely rarely and if this happens, it is usually a very long and slow process. Therefore, in order to make significant money selling investment coins, you need to know the coin market very well.

Option number 4. City tours

Another interesting opportunity to earn money is to start organizing city tours. Before starting a project, you need to carefully “test” the market, study competitors and find out which routes are in the most high demand among people. The result of this approach is qualitatively new tourist routes that will certainly be of interest to the most inquisitive tourists.

For example, you can study the direction of “green tourism”, the essence of which is immersion in nature - these can be walking, cycling or horseback riding tours, there is really a lot of scope for imagination.

After the direction has been determined, you will need to study competitors, draw up a detailed business plan, recruit employees (at least 2-3 people for the first time) and make interesting advertising.

If you put your heart, soul and acquired knowledge into this business, then soon it will begin to bear the first fruits.

Option #5. Organization of quests

Recently, quests have become increasingly popular among the population, and this type of recreation attracts not only young people, but also older people. The reason for such high popularity is most likely the intensity of emotions and realistic conditions. Tired of the daily routine, people try to break free, feel like a living person, and besides, everyone wants to reach the end.

There are a huge number of types of quests, but where they are held can be divided into three types: in quest rooms, in the city, and also in nature. The plot of the game may be different, but the essence is the same: players are given a task that they will have to complete to the end.

In order for quests to become a profitable business, you will need to do the following: determine the format of the game, register an individual entrepreneur, purchase all the necessary props and hire several staff. It’s safe to say that the key to the success of quests is an interesting and exciting scenario, so the team must have a talented screenwriter, as well as a person who knows how to bring all the planned details of the game to life.

With a thoughtful approach, organizing a quest becomes a truly successful commercial enterprise.

What kind of business is profitable to open in a small town and not go broke?

What kind of business can you open with minimal investment in a small town: TOP-6 ideas for starting a small business

1. Open a mini-bakery

A mini-bakery is an excellent solution for those who want to turn their hobby into a profitable business, although this will require a lot of effort. Modern realities dictate their own conditions, the toughest of which is high competition in the market, especially in big cities. According to the most conservative estimates, opening your own bakery will cost approximately 90-100 thousand dollars, most of which will go towards renting premises, obtaining permits and purchasing baking equipment. The average payback period for a business is 4-6 years.

The premises for a bakery must meet all sanitary standards, have running water, a bathroom, sewerage and ventilation systems, a warehouse for storing raw materials, and two separate workshops: for baking and for packaging. The biggest expense item is the selection of equipment. At first, you can get by with the bare necessities, but to expand the range, you will have to eventually purchase more modern automated equipment, which costs about 35-70 thousand dollars.

The key to the success of the bakery opening campaign is strict adherence to technology, selection of qualified personnel, dedication and patience. An important stage is also the marketing of bakery products. You can use two options: sell products to wholesale companies or sell them yourself, and in the latter case, more problems fall on the shoulders of the entrepreneur, but the earnings remain with him.

2. Tattoo artist services

The services of a tattoo artist require certain knowledge, experience and significant investment. First, you need to decide whether this will be a tattoo studio only, or perhaps they will also sell related products in the form of various additional accessories. On average, to begin with, you will need about 5-6 thousand dollars for the basic necessities. This includes rent, a couple of tattoo machines and obtaining licenses.

According to Russian law, tattoo parlors must be designed as a treatment room, which means that this requires permission from Rospotrebnadzor, the Fire Inspectorate and local authorities. All employees working in a tattoo parlor must have valid medical records and undergo regular medical examinations. The staff must have an employee with a medical education who gives permission to carry out procedures. You can, of course, register the salon as an individual entrepreneur, then before performing the procedure, you will need to refer the person to a third-party specialist (for example, to a clinic), and then begin to fulfill the order.

The success of the entire salon as a whole (after receiving all the permits, of course) directly depends on talented craftsmen who understand immediately what clients want from them, so the most important thing is a well-chosen staff. But, since the tattoos themselves often cost a lot of money, opening such a salon will pay off soon.

3. Private kindergarten or club

To open a private kindergarten, you will need to go through several basic steps:

• State registration. A non-state preschool institution is registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
• Choosing a room. In this case, it is best to rent the premises where the kindergarten was once located, as this will guarantee that you will be able to obtain all the necessary permits. On average, the cost of the premises, including the installation of fire alarms, utilities and repair work, will cost approximately 15-18 thousand dollars. The same amount will have to be spent on equipping the kindergarten, including children's furniture, stationery and educational toys. Also add here the costs of arranging a catering unit, a bathroom, a medical office, as well as the salaries of workers - you get a very decent amount.

4. Services of a private driving instructor

Since every year there are more and more people on the city streets, but, unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer competent drivers. In view of the current situation, recently more and more people are turning to private driving instructors for help. Here is the answer to the question “What business to start with minimal investment?” The most important reason for this phenomenon can be called a person’s fear of getting behind the wheel, especially if he has no driving experience.

From the point of view of developing this direction in business, you can go in two ways: deal with clients yourself, or open your own company, the main activity of which will be driving training.

You need to start with thoughtful advertising. To do this, you can make a small website or create your own page in blog format. There you can post interesting articles on automotive topics, give advice on proper driving, and maintain constant communication with readers. Only after this, when you manage to convince potential clients of your competence and professionalism, will you be able to take on your first clients who, if they are satisfied with everything, will be happy to recommend the instructor to everyone they know. The most effective advertising in this matter is positive recommendations. And of course, you need deep theoretical and practical knowledge of traffic rules, as well as decent driving experience.

5. Sale of small animals

To engage in this type of activity, you first need to love animals and have at least basic animal care skills. As a rule, the scheme of this business is simple: there are purebred representatives of the fauna, they are brought together with other purebred “brethren”, and the resulting cubs are subsequently sold for good money. Therefore, before you start, you need to decide who exactly to breed and sell. These can be: cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, parrots, fish and other animals.

It is best to sell small animals in thematic groups or on specialized sales sites. Registration for this type of activity is only necessary if each pet is provided with a certificate and passport certifying its purity of origin.

6. Sale of auto parts

Many people have cars, and almost every person has experienced a breakdown of their iron horse at least once in their life. Then begins the run to workshops and service centers in search of the necessary parts. Sometimes prices for spare parts can be greatly inflated (especially for expensive and rare cars), sometimes some components cannot be found at all. In light of such events, the idea of ​​starting a business selling auto parts seems quite feasible.

There are three directions in this business: spare parts for domestic, European and Asian cars - you need to choose a profile. Next, you need to think about what format the store will operate in: will it be an online store or an actual premises where you can come and look.

The specifics of the business are such that the automobile market is full of competitors, which means that you need to enter a niche either with a rich range of products, or at reduced prices, without sacrificing quality. You also need to have a great understanding of cars, otherwise there is no point in opening a point of sale.

Business ideas 2019 that are not in Russia: TOP-4 of the best abroad

Many entrepreneurs borrow ideas for their new businesses from abroad. The main thing here is to adapt it to the realities of our country and apply it in practice.

Example No. 1. Self-service laundries

One of the most thoughtful and interesting ideas that can be intercepted from Americans and Europeans. The meaning of such laundries is that a laundry room is set up in the basement of a residential building, where 10-15 machines are installed (depending on the number of residents of the house), and a person, as needed, goes down to the basement where he can wash his things.

To do this, you need to pay a small amount of money, throw things into the machine, set the desired mode, and then come and pick up the washed items. The reason for creating a separate laundry can be called the high price of water, and sometimes the idea of ​​​​creating such a business turns out to be convenient for everyone: people save a lot of money.

Self-service laundries have also begun to open in Russia, but so far they operate mainly in student dormitories. To open a business, you will need to obtain permission from the authorities, purchase washing equipment and powders - and you can start working. It will be more difficult to attract clients, because for Russian people this is still a new thing, and besides, there is a washing machine at home, why pay someone else.

Example No. 2. Rubber tiles

The business of producing rubber tiles has long become popular in Europe and the USA. The meaning of the idea is that the rubber remaining after production is not recycled, but is processed into crumbs, from which tiles are then made for laying. The price of raw materials is quite low, so the cost of rubber tiles will be low. Thanks to this, retail prices can be lower than for similar floor coverings, and the difference in price can be used as revenue from product sales.

Capital investment in this business requires the purchase of a vulcan press, pressing molds, raw mixers, drying chambers and construction tools. By the way, such tiles can be made not only for the home, but also for the courtyard areas of country holiday homes, summer cottages and cottages.

Example No. 3. Walking pets for several clients at once

For many people, pets are much more than just animals and for their comfort and convenience, people are willing to put in a lot of effort. Naturally, pets need to be walked regularly, and owners simply may not have the time. So why not entrust your pets to people who also love animals and will happily walk with them instead of the owner?

In Europe and America, this service has long developed into a separate line of business, so why not adopt this useful experience and apply it on yourself? Moreover, in addition to walking, you can offer owners related services, such as washing paws, feeding or bathing animals. A constant influx of customers will soon be guaranteed!

Example No. 4. 3D – sweets

This and other similar ideas began with the creation of a 3D printer, which, bringing to life many interesting ideas, quickly won thousands of fans around the world.

To put this idea into practice, you won’t need much: consumable ingredients will be enough: chocolate, sugar, caramel, etc. Despite the availability of “raw materials,” you will have to spend money on the printer itself, the cost of which varies from 5 to 15 thousand dollars. It will be possible to sell your products by agreement with confectionery shops, bakeries and sweet shops. The profit will be small at first, but then, if you get going, you can think about opening your own sweets shop.

Business ideas at home: TOP-4 for beginners with minimal investment

Many people find themselves in a home business and start making real money there. Next, we will look at examples of home businesses and which options are the most profitable and optimal.

Home based business #1. Female makeup artist and hairdresser

One of the most popular business ideas for women who dream of making a hobby a way to earn extra money. Despite the high level of competition, this area still needs professionals. Often, well-promoted makeup artists either begin to charge huge amounts of money for their work, by the standards of the average person, or stop being creative in their approach to work, which is very important for the beauty industry. So it turns out that a novice makeup artist who strives to take into account all the wishes of the client and at the same time does not charge fabulous sums for his work can, in a fairly short time, acquire a whole army of “fans” who will happily recommend this person to their friends and acquaintances.

To start working in this direction, you need to take courses. Preferably those that are known for their professional and responsible approach to business. They may cost money, but the knowledge gained from them can, over time, become the most expensive investment in your own professional growth.

With the certificate in hand, you can start working on your client base. It is possible that at first you will have to work at a loss and do makeup and hairstyles for free, simply by obtaining permission to post photos on social networks. Initial capital will be considered funds invested in your education and advanced training. Here you should also add expensive, high-quality cosmetics and consumables, as well as tools, brush sets, styling products and much more.

But then, having managed to fulfill the first few orders “perfectly”, you can be sure that soon you will start receiving calls from clients who want to make an appointment for makeup or hairstyles. And clients in this business are, as you know, money.

Home business #2. Website development and promotion

Today, the market situation is such that those who know how to find the most effective ways to communicate with consumers are ahead. In the age of information technology, the most convenient “platform” for communication is your own website. Depending on the specifics and direction of the company’s activities, the site can be simple informational, in the form of an online store, or just one big advertisement for the enterprise. Fortunately, now more and more people are beginning to realize the need to create their “business card” on the Internet.

But it’s not enough to create a website, you also need to promote it, and, often, if the site is poorly optimized, then the entire amount of work on its creation simply comes to naught. It’s a rare person who will spend extra hours of time studying the resources displayed on the fifth, sixth and twentieth pages of the search. Typically, this range is limited to the first two, maximum three pages of the search results. That is why high-quality website promotion is now in such high demand in the market.

In order to make website promotion your source of income, it is advisable to open your own studio. But this is only if capital allows. If you don’t have enough funds yet, you can get serious about SMM marketing, advertising and offering your services in thematic groups, on forms in specialized communities. The success of an SEO optimizer is also determined by the number of satisfied customers, so you should approach two or three orders wisely, as you can gain the trust of users and subsequent orders.

As for your own studio, for this you will need to register the company as a legal entity, rent premises, hire staff and find customers. The starting capital for this business idea will be at least half a million rubles, however, given the average prices on the market for creating and optimizing a website, this amount will pay off quite quickly.

Home business #3. Copywriting and text rewriting

Copywriting and/or text writing can be a good job, but you need to have certain skills for this. Firstly, it is a good style and sense of style. The ability to “link two words” is not just words, it is a skill that a person either has or does not have. It is not easy to create a unique, literate text, using maximum useful information and without unnecessary “water,” but if a person knows how to do this, he will definitely find an additional source of income for himself.

In most cases, the user has a main job and does copywriting in his free time. In order to start working, it will be enough to create an account on one of the many copywriting exchanges, and then begin to carry out the simplest orders, gradually increasing and improving your level of skill.

If you plan to make copywriting your main income, it will take a lot of time, as well as diligence, perseverance and hard work. Gradually, having developed professional competencies and acquired several regular customers, you can confidently reach a new level and begin to take on more complex, larger, and, accordingly, more expensive orders. Knowledge of other languages ​​and the ability to express oneself in a foreign language in writing will be a huge advantage.

Home business #4. Family kindergarten

A family kindergarten, despite high demand and limited supply, is a rather labor-intensive enterprise and requires huge capital investments at the initial stage. The most time-consuming part will be finding suitable premises. The premises used for a kindergarten must comply with all fire and sanitary standards and be located away from roads, garages and establishments with high noise levels. Each child is entitled to a certain area of ​​at least 6 square meters. meters, the premises should also have rest rooms, a game room, a kitchen and a medical office.

The simplified taxation system can be used as a taxation system, and the form of registration of the institution will be the non-state educational institution ( non-state educational institution).

Next on the plan is staff recruitment, which is also not an easy task. Among the people working in a kindergarten there may be a cook, teachers, a child psychologist, a nurse, etc. The selected personnel (especially teachers and psychologists) must have all the necessary licenses and other permits, on the basis of which they can work with children.

To sum up the idea of ​​​​creating a kindergarten, we can say the following: at first it will be very difficult, you will have to tinker with papers a lot, but then there will be no end to the parents.

Summarizing

In conclusion, I would like to note a few important points that are worth paying attention to when implementing a certain business idea.

1. Don't ignore marketing research. The funds spent on qualitative market analysis will pay off handsomely and bring much more benefits than it might seem at first glance. This is especially true for new entrepreneurs who are just starting their entry into business. Market research is one of the most important steps, which helps to avoid a huge number of mistakes that lead to the loss of potential and actual customers and financial losses.
2. Any business idea must have a clear goal. It’s better if the goal is aimed at making the life of society easier, then clients will reach out more willingly and quickly. If a business does not have a goal, any endeavor (even one that was successful at the beginning) will simply die out over time. It is better to use the first profit to develop your business - and then success and constant growth are guaranteed.

If you look, you will notice that ideas for a small business from scratch with minimal investment are on the surface - the main thing is to know where to start, if only you have the desire. Good luck in your endeavors!

The situation in the Russian economy today is not the most rosy, and therefore many believe that opening their own business should be postponed until better times. We are sure that a crisis is not a reason to give up your dream of starting your own business. After all, the perfect moment will never come.

If such philosophical theses do not really convince you, it is worth thinking in more mundane categories. A crisis is a time when weak players leave the market, which means competition for newcomers decreases. And if you can offer something that people really need, then you will most likely be successful. It’s not for nothing that eminent businessmen claim that great companies are born precisely in times of crisis.

You may not become a multi-billionaire, but you can still start a functioning and quite profitable business, even when the economy is not experiencing a phase of rapid growth. Moreover, you can start with a relatively small amount for investment. You just need to navigate the market correctly and choose a suitable business idea. We offer you several current business ideas with minimal investment.

Professional consulting

Those who are looking for business ideas suitable for 2016 should remember that, as a rule, a service business requires small investments. But not all services are equally in demand during a crisis. To choose a business niche, you should take a closer look at what is happening around you.

For example, due to the difficult economic situation, many companies are trying to improve their own efficiency and are actively looking for suitable ways to do this. If you know how you can help them in this matter, try organizing a business in the field of professional consulting.

Natalia Rosenblum

managing partner of Top Hotel Experts

It is this segment that focuses primarily on professional knowledge, contacts and intangible resources, so you can start a business with the smallest budget in the field of professional consulting.

It is worth noting that the demand for such services greatly depends on the specific niche. Currently, professional consulting is in great demand among those working in the hotel business. The fact is that today in many regions projects are underway to expand the hotel infrastructure or create new hotels. In addition, cases of changes in ownership have become more frequent in the market. In both of these situations, players need the opinion of a relevant expert regarding the real situation in the project.

But it’s still worth choosing such a business for those who already have experience in consulting, in the b2b field, or, in extreme cases, at least some experience working with clients. After all, professional consulting also has its pitfalls.

According to Natalia Rosenblum, the most important issue is related to the client and his requests. It is often difficult for a client to understand why he needs to engage this or that specialized specialist. Or he has a negative experience working with consultants, and he may refuse their services altogether. When starting a consulting business, it is important to remember such situations and be prepared to resolve them.

Business on children

If you have always been able to find a common language with children, you should pay attention to the “children’s” business. As a rule, businesses related to children are a win-win at any time. After all, parents strive to give their children the best, regardless of the crisis.

However, it is worth noting that not all businesses that make money from children do equally well. For example, clothes and toys have begun to sell a little worse, as parents approach their purchases more rationally. And it is impossible to open a store for such goods with a small amount of money.

For those who want to spend a minimum amount of money on starting their own business and are looking for business ideas, 2016 presents an excellent solution - services for children. Children's creativity centers, and even more so private kindergartens, will require significant investments, especially due to the need to rent premises. Therefore, it is worth considering classes that can be organized without being tied to a specific location, for example, traveling master classes or sports classes.

Aksana Meshkova

Champion

Children's sports activities are at the intersection of two interesting areas - sports and child development. This topic is just emerging in our country, and interest in it is very high.

Online trading

Those who are looking for business ideas with minimal investment and want to try their hand at trading should pay attention not to the usual stores, the opening of which requires considerable investment, but to the online segment. Sales of goods via the Internet over the past year not only did not decrease, but also showed an increase of 12%.

There is an opinion that online trading is quite complex and requires large investments. After all, in addition to creating a website and an order processing system, you also need to purchase goods and set up logistics. All this requires money and certain competencies.

To be the owner of an online store, no special knowledge is required

Sure Pavel Gorbov, Executive Director Re: Sale Expert. The company sells ready-made businesses. According to him, trading via the Internet does not require large investments: when creating a business from scratch, you can spend 50-100 thousand rubles in the region.

Such a low investment can be achieved by working through the drop shipping system, that is, acting as a link between the manufacturer and the client, purchasing goods for sale and receiving a percentage of its sales. A complex and expensive logistics system is also not required: delivery of goods to customers can be entrusted to intermediary companies.

At first glance, it may seem that the online trading segment is overloaded with players, but Pavel Gorbov insists that this is not so:

The online trading market in Russia is in a deplorable, vegetative, embryonic state. This is especially true for small businesses

Catering

If you want to try your hand at catering without spending fabulous sums on starting a business, take a closer look at catering - providing catering services at remote locations.

It cannot be said that this niche is thriving even during a crisis. In the past year, it, like public catering in general, experienced a certain decline, because people began to save. As a result, the private segment - weddings, birthdays, parties - suffered the most. To celebrate informal events, people began to choose restaurants that allow them to purchase their own alcohol. But when holding business events, few people managed to refuse catering.

In general, catering services will continue to be popular, he believes Danil Konovalov, creator of a portal for event professionals EventHeads. According to him, entry into this market is very inexpensive for beginning entrepreneurs. Investments for residents of Moscow or St. Petersburg will be about 150-200 thousand rubles, and for the regions the figure may be even less.

However, most of the costs will be spent on marketing. It is advisable to promote via the Internet, having previously decided on your target audience (individuals or companies). There is no need to rent premises or permanent staff, because catering is an event business. Cooks and waiters can be hired one-time, the necessary equipment can be rented.

In essence, all you need to run this business is a banquet manager. You can hire such a specialist or look for clients and sell them your services yourself. In this case, it is advisable to have some experience in sales. Experience in catering will be a plus, but you can learn the basic rules of working in this area from scratch in a few months.

Help for credit debtors

Some types of businesses only benefit from the crisis. Among these are services to assist credit debtors. Of course, the idea of ​​such entrepreneurial activity is not new. “The relevance of the business of providing assistance to debtors arose not now, but two years earlier,” explains Sergey Krylov, founder and CEO of a law firm "Delta Consulting" and companies "Debtors' Defense League".

As the crisis deepens, business in this area is becoming increasingly relevant. This process is primarily due to the fact that the number of debt-ridden people in Russia is growing year by year.

As for the business itself, the costs of creating it are minimal. To start, you will need an office with an area of ​​15 sq.m., two computers and two legal employees. In Moscow, 50-60 thousand rubles are enough for all this. An office will cost 20-30 thousand rubles, one computer - 5-6 thousand rubles, plus the future salary of a specialist for the first month of work.

It is worth noting that the anti-collection business is not regulated in any way and does not require licenses. This leads to the fact that competition in this field of activity is quite serious. The idea of ​​a business to help credit debtors is especially popular in the regions. “But the level, unfortunately, often does not correspond to the declared status,” complains Sergei Krylov.

This business niche is not suitable for everyone. To open an anti-collection agency, you need to have specific knowledge in the field of financial activities of banks, the banking industry as such, and legal skills. Experience is required, not just understanding of the situation. Only a suitable level of competencies will allow us to provide debtor assistance services at a high level and win in tough competition.

If you are planning to open your own business, you can take a closer look at one of the areas suggested above or continue to look for other business ideas: 2016 opens up a lot of prospects for you. After all, a crisis is not a hindrance for a real entrepreneur.

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 products. 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 movement. 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!