Many people dream of starting their own business. Some have a hobby that they want to turn into a career, while others love the idea of being their own boss but have yet to find the right business idea to make it happen. Anytime you are thinking of starting a business you want to make sure you’re doing something sustainable and something that will work in the long run, but you also want to ensure that it’s unique enough to stand out and meet a need for your community that isn’t currently being met.
1. Dry Cleaning
House cleaning businesses are quite common and so are laundromats; a good dry cleaner, however, is harder to find. Due to the processes and equipment involved in dry cleaning it can be a bit intimidating to start this type of business from the ground up. You can purchase the equipment you need for a dry cleaning business, like a dry cleaning conveyor, software, washers, dryers and presses, at a discount by getting them used or refurbished. Since dry cleaning is necessity for many people your business will succeed, provided you do your job well.
2. Antique Dealer
Becoming an antique dealer requires no equipment or even a building to host your business. You will, however, need knowledge of antiques, where to find them, their value and fair resale prices. This is a good business to start small as you only need a few quality pieces in the beginning. You’ll also need to know how to market your items so you can resale them.
3. Bicycle Repair
For an individual, a bicycle repair business works well as a part time job. Bicycle repair is easy to learn and you the tools you will need are things you likely have around the house already. Almost everyone owns a bicycle and nearly everyone will experience issues with them at some point. While some people may be able to fix their bikes on their own, some people won’t have the skills or the time to do so and will happy to pay a reasonable fee to someone to fix their bike.
Starting your own business is a great way to support yourself or to earn an extra income on the side. The possibilities for the kinds of businesses you can start are endless. You can not only find something that will pay the bills but you can also find something that will enjoy doing and something that will bring you a great sense of purpose as well as allow you to give back to your community.