Everyone wants to earn a huge amount of money, and some do not want to give their all, while receiving the maximum profit, while others, on the contrary, completely devote themselves to the “idea”.
Social surveys over the past few decades have shown that many consider oil, financial, tobacco, alcohol, pharmacy, dental, hairdressing, investment business, and daily apartment rentals profitable (as it decreases). This opinion is widespread among the masses who do not go into details of the development and nuances of doing business.
Of course, everyone has the right to choose their own business. If you like to engage in livestock farming or grow and sell flowers - please, because the main thing is to reach the top - wealth.
Nuances of doing business in the Russian Federation
At all times, in any country in the world, a business that met several conditions for its conduct was considered a profitable and profitable business:
- A business where the source is passive income, and which is constantly increasing, can be considered profitable. In other words, this is income that does not depend directly on you. Examples of businesses with passive income include chains of stores, pharmacies, and websites.
- A profitable business is a business where goods, regardless of location, region, and services are in constant demand among buyers and tend to run out, and their purchase is not affected by either political aspects or climatic conditions. Examples include food, clothing, detergents, goods and services through which the buyer can save (fuel), goods and services related to beauty and health.
- The surest way is to minimize the costs associated with running a business and eliminating competitors. These aspects are quite feasible to achieve. It all depends on the area in which you decide to open your business.
If we take into account the conditions for doing business in the Russian Federation, then any entrepreneur will be hampered by a number of realities present in the country:
- The people of our country are characterized by collectivism, and few people can take on the responsibility (compared to the West) of opening and running their own business. People are not ready to realize themselves economically due to the lack of skills in running a business and the material base to start one.
- Our mentality is designed in such a way that we often simply cannot act honestly and openly with our partners.
- A high level of corruption makes it possible to solve emerging problems without reference to business culture (business correspondence, negotiations and transactions, honesty towards a partner).
- An entrepreneur needs help from the state, and, unfortunately, it is quite small.
But, nevertheless, if you want to build your own business and develop it, you should not pay attention to the negative aspects of doing business in our country and move forward. After all, the one who walks will master the road.
Beneficial types of small business in the Russian Federation
It is the development of small businesses that ensures a stable economic situation in the country. The middle class of the population can engage in small business, the one who subsequently purchases apartments, cars, food and essential products on a daily basis, thereby influencing economic stability.
The President and the Government direct their programs towards running and expanding small businesses, but local authorities, on the contrary, often have a negative impact and “put a spoke in the wheels” of small businesses. It turns out to be a paradoxical situation.
However, small businesses are trying to exist and develop. The main task of such a business is obtaining maximum profit for its owner. Most entrepreneurs are trying to find their own profitable small business, and as a result, different areas of commercial activity are being considered.
According to statistics from the last few years, commerce was considered a profitable business in the country - a business related to the purchase and sale of goods (most often food). Businessmen opened large and small shops, stalls, and kiosks where one could purchase certain types of products.
But with the introduction of the law on the sale and purchase of alcohol and tobacco products and certain requirements for the points where these goods are sold, this business has become less profitable.
The opinions of statisticians and specialists at different levels agree that today a profitable small business in Russia can be considered a business, the basis of which is provision and provision of various types of services to individuals and legal entities.
One of the types of this service is repair of premises. Many people, having purchased premises for housing or for work (office), try to improve it, make it more cozy and comfortable to lift their spirits or to create a positive work environment. Even those who are not able to purchase their own premises, renting space, still strive to bring it into proper shape.
Along with the provision of premises repair services, there is also the provision of car repair services or tire fitting. Most often these are small, minor repairs (painting the body, aligning car parts, replacing tires, repairing tires).
This also includes the provision of legal and accounting services. In conclusion, it is worth noting that any small business can become profitable if you decide for yourself what is closest to your soul (any business should not be a burden, but bring joy), consider the region of your residence (which business will be in demand) and conduct marketing research on the profitability of a particular business you have chosen.
Profitable types of medium and large businesses
Medium business in Russia is the most precarious type of business. This is due to the fact that he has to compete with both small and large companies. As a result, it either outgrows and becomes large or disappears altogether. Although there are companies (a kind of monopolists) that work on favorable terms with one or two regular consumers and produce specific products (wheelchairs, repairs of city monuments).
Today, profitable medium-sized businesses include workshops for sewing and repairing essential goods (clothes and shoes, children's toys, soft toys).
Large business is the most durable among the three types. Most often, these are monopolies with their own operating principles that produce a large number of cheap products. Most people, due to their illiteracy or reluctance to delve into details, consider large business to be a state structure and treat it with skepticism and distrust. This is usually associated with the dubious privatization that took place at the peak of the 90s. And it is not so much privatization that is the problem, but the fact that it is almost impossible for an ordinary citizen to imagine that a person like himself is able to acquire, for example, a large metallurgical plant.
Nevertheless, let’s look at the statistics and highlight profitable types of large businesses in Russia. Today they are recognized as oil and metallurgical businesses.
What are the benefits of being in the service sector?
The concept of “service sector,” in other words, is an activity that is aimed at providing a different range of services (commercial and non-commercial) to different enterprises, organizations and individuals. Today, this area is becoming widespread. In economically developed countries, it has long since firmly established itself and accounts for more than 60-70% of the economy in terms of the number of people employed in it.
- First place is given to catering services. Today, catering restaurants similar to “Soviet” canteens have become widespread. Cafes, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, snack bars, culinary shops - all this refers to catering services. Their placement can be found both in separate buildings intended for all visitors, and on the territory of certain enterprises and institutions serving only employees of these organizations.
- Housing and communal services. They are also a profitable business in the service sector. These include services provided by the contractor for repairs and maintenance of premises and buildings.
- Financial services. Russian Post is developing its capabilities and providing the population and organizations with ample opportunities. Today, organizations have emerged that provide some kind of financial services to the population (indirectly). Their responsibilities include placing automatic boxes for transferring funds by card number, paying pensions, accepting utility payments, servicing bank cards and many other operations.
- Information services. Services via Internet connection. Providing customers with a knowledge base about a particular product or product.
The following listed types of services are also profitable if you see your business in them: rental services, tourism, hotel, legal, security, translation services, trade and transport services, entertainment.
Profitable business on the Internet - myth or reality?
Today it is impossible to imagine without the Internet, regardless of where you are - in the city or in the countryside. Earning money via the Internet has become widespread and has become an excellent source of income.
Many young people today rely on online business. Let us note that it is much more difficult for a novice user to learn how to run a business online and earn income from it, but why not try, because you are not investing anything, but on the contrary, you are gaining new experience and skills.
An example would be creation and maintenance of blogs, online stores, advertising sites. Competition is often reduced to zero, since everyone sees and presents the same topic in their own way. Develop your topic and attract Internet advertising agents, who, in turn, will place advertisements, from which you will receive certain deductions from showing site visitors.
Is it possible to run a profitable business in the village?
If it turns out that your life is not in a metropolis, but in a village, and you have entrepreneurial skills or, in other words, “lived”, try, dare, you will succeed. The only thing is that you will need to spend physical strength if you are starting from scratch, or spend a small capital to attract workers.
- A clear example today is farming. A problem may be the lack of a market if the number of livestock or poultry is large. But even here you can find a way out, negotiate with a local store or freeze the meat in refrigerated chests for further sale on the market.
- Creation of greenhouses and growing in them products necessary for the consumer. In winter, this can be a variety of greens (dill, parsley, green onions, celery, cilantro, basil), vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes). In the summer, you can prepare potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, put them aside until the cold season and then also use them for sale. Business in the village with seedlings of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and gooseberries has become very widespread.
- Making and selling medicinal tea (which has become widespread in the modern world) or pillows stuffed with herbs. In this line of business, learning the meaning and benefits of herbs and your ability to distinguish one herb from another is important.
The video shows a story about a profitable business in agriculture:
Unpromising directions for running your business
If we answer this question in one sentence, it will be as follows: there is no such direction. Everything depends only on you and on your desire, intelligence and talent. The only thing is, don’t expect everything to be easy; you’ll have to work hard. The main thing is to do what you love and show perseverance and perseverance.
In conclusion, we note that an important factor is a detailed study of the business that is your choice, a study of the marketing situation, demand and sales. Try it and you will definitely succeed.
What are the benefits of trading in a small town? What is the best business to run at home? How to open your own business with minimal investment?
Working for yourself is like growing up. Anyone who wants to gain independence sooner or later leaves their home - leaves the hired service and begins to work exclusively for themselves.
Good, The choice of areas for personal business is unlimited. The only problem is to find the type of activity that will truly reveal your talents and abilities to the fullest.
Denis Kuderin is with you, an expert on the HeatherBober portal on economic and financial issues. In a new article I will tell you what business to start to earn a lot and consistently, what business ideas are most promising today and now, and what is more profitable - a YouTube channel or a home photo studio.
Don’t switch – you will learn a lot of interesting things.
1. Business with minimal investment - let’s stop work and let's begin earn
There is an opinion that you need to be born a successful businessman. They say that this requires a special mindset, extraordinary abilities and a specific character. Millions of people believe that entrepreneurship is not for them. That they won’t be able to work for themselves. That their business will fail. That they don’t know how to count money, etc.
Of course, we are born with different abilities and inclinations, there is no doubt about that.
However, I personally prefer this point of view: every person from birth is an entrepreneur. When he is born, he already has a ready-made company - himself. It depends only on you whether this company will become successful. You are the manager of this company, its general director and the owner of a controlling stake.
Thousands of people are working for themselves right now. They do not expect a salary from the employer, are not afraid of dismissal, and set their own working hours.
This does not mean that their life is complete euphoria. There are enough problems in the life of a businessman. Perhaps there are even more of them than an employee. But all the disadvantages of “free swimming” are outweighed by a big plus - you become the master of your life and your time, set your own goals and determine your priorities.
And a few more advantages:
- a huge selection of areas for commercial activity– if you want, teach everyone how to paint in your own studio, if you want, make soap in the garage;
- the amount of income is unlimited– you set the upper limit yourself in accordance with your ambitions and goals;
- free schedule, vacation not when allowed, but when wanted– you independently manage your main asset – time;
- you are not tied to a workplace– work wherever you want: at home, in the garage, in an Internet cafe, on a personal plot;
- you set the rules yourself– no one obliges you to follow strict regulations and schedules.
If you fail to achieve results in one area of business, you always have the right to change the direction of activity to the diametrically opposite one. If your online business is not working out, get involved in purely earthly technologies - open a shawarma shop or start a business.
I have a friend who dealt successively with: animal feed, video equipment, Indian gems and jewelry (he brought it from India himself), equipment for private (home) cinemas, commercial real estate, and information products.
Not to say that he failed in every type of activity - on the contrary, reaching a certain level, he realized that he was losing interest in the chosen topic, and saw broader prospects in another area.
But do not confuse freedom with sloppiness, indifference and projectism. A naturally lazy and undisciplined person is unlikely to achieve serious success in business. The money will not be transferred to your account on its own– simply because you declared yourself an entrepreneur.
You will definitely have to work hard and persistently. Perhaps even more than in the office or production. You will need self-control, self-confidence, the ability to calculate options and make decisions independently.
Being an entrepreneur means working hard and being a multitasker.
Is it necessary to have initial capital? It all depends on the type of activity you plan to engage in. If you open an online store, you will have to purchase goods and launch a website. And this requires money.
Similarly with production - consumables and equipment require investment. But there are different options - leasing, renting, finding investors.
But if you sell exclusively intellectual services, then capital is not required. You'll only have to waste your time. But time doesn’t pay off right away. It is necessary to acquire clients, develop skills, and ideally undergo training.
Give up the hope that a couple of weeks or even months after launching a business, gold coins will start pouring into your wallet. Business, especially small business, requires patience and hard work. Everything will happen, but not right away - remember this phrase!
And for those who need a reliable and proven option with a guarantee of profitability, we offer to invest money in a ready-made business - purchase a franchise from the company. The co-owner of a chain of restaurants serving Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine is Alex Yanovsky, an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience, the owner of his own School “Business Behind Glass”.
The founders of HeatherBeaver magazine know Alex personally - his business schemes really work and generate income.
Moreover, our good friend Sergei opened a business under this franchise in the city of Maykop - he launched a point in the “island” format. His investment of 1.5 million rubles paid off within six months. So we can confidently recommend his franchise to both beginners and experienced businessmen.
Alex Yanovsky about the advantages of a franchise:
2. 5 popular areas in business
In fact, there are more directions, but these five are proven and well-trodden paths along which thousands of aspiring businessmen like you are successfully and confidently walking right now.
Let's look at all the pros and features the most popular areas of small and medium-sized businesses.
1) Resale of goods
The most accessible type of business.
Its principle is simple and has not changed since ancient times: buy goods in bulk in one place at a low price and resell them in another at a higher cost.
Stable incomes come from those goods that everyone needs - food, clothing, shoes, household chemicals, cosmetics. The consumer goods market has billions of dollars in turnover and the same profits.
Another thing is that large corporations take the lion's share. Beginners are left to look for narrow niches and maneuver between mass-market products and exclusive goods.
When choosing the profile of your company, focus not only on demand, but also on the state of the economy. For example, during a crisis, most people have no time for luxury - Swiss fountain pens with a platinum nib are unlikely to be sold quickly and profitably in a small town, where the average salary is half the cost of this very fountain pen.
In such populated areas it is worth choosing a more popular product– for example, open a stock store with inexpensive branded clothing. Or a smartphone store - analogues of well-known companies, but originally from the People's Republic of China.
Small towns, on the one hand, offer excellent prospects, but on the other hand, they are unpredictable in terms of business development.
The table will outline the situation with trade in small towns more clearly:
The universal salvation for any modern trade is the Internet. Here the audience is not limited geographically. Live in Torzhok, and send goods to either Moscow or Nizhny Novgorod.
2) Provision of services
You don't have to sell material things. Professional services are no less in demand than clothing or food.
There are many examples:
- accounting services;
- printing center;
- interior design;
- writing texts to order;
- organization of banquets;
- creation and promotion of websites;
- internet marketing;
- pizza delivery;
- repair of bicycles or household appliances;
- writing term papers, etc.
Any matter that you understand or want to understand is suitable. The modern world is differentiated and belongs to narrow specialists. Family lawyer, tutor, commercial writer and other specialties are no longer a curiosity and are constantly required.
3) Production
More and more small enterprises are opening in the Russian Federation: in conditions of crisis and sanctions, domestic producers entered new markets.
Are in stable demand natural food. If you focus on quality, then even the relative high cost of production will pay off due to a higher price. The modern consumer is ready to overpay for healthy and environmentally friendly products.
You will find more details about production activities in the article “”.
4) Real estate transactions
An option for those who have substantial starting capital. The real estate market, despite gloomy forecasts, continues to bring profits to owners of liquid housing. Earnings from rentals, sales and other operations with residential and non-residential premises are traditionally high.
5) Business on the Internet
The most promising modern direction. And the least expensive if you sell not a product via the Internet, but your skills or services.
But first, you need to master at least one of the most popular professions - website designer, SEO promotion specialist, copywriter, social media administrator. Or make money on your website, affiliate programs.
It's not as difficult as it seems - the main thing is not to be lazy and not stay too long in the status of a beginner. If you want to succeed, read the large article on our website, which is called “”.
3. What kind of business can you start - TOP 10 ideas for a beginning businessman
Let's get down to specifics.
Ten promising ideas for beginners with minimal experience.
1) Homemade soap making
The first private soap makers of our time made soap right in their apartments. Some people still do this, but it is better to have a separate room for these purposes.
I have a friend who lives in Chisinau. Katerina started making handmade soap 7 years ago. The first experiments - multi-colored ellipses of soap with herbal scents, which she sent me as product samples - cost her too much. In addition, in Moldova the demand for this product was almost zero.
She gradually improved the technology, accumulated a customer base and now has a full-fledged online store, where, in addition to designer soap, there are a lot of other exclusive and natural products. The high price does not bother buyers from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities. They care about quality, original execution and purely natural ingredients.
2) Tutoring
If you are fluent in foreign languages, a six-string guitar, school subjects, and other useful skills and knowledge, no one will forbid you share your experience with others for money.
Thanks to Skype you can teach people all over the world
3) Management of corporate events and holidays
An idea for people with organizational and public speaking skills. Creative thinking, self-confidence and a little courage, and you will become the soul of any audience.
The ingredients for success are as follows: constant practice, original scripts, competent room design, and a constantly changing repertoire.
4) Equipment repair
If you were born with a screwdriver in your hands, clearly understand how household appliances work, and understand electronics, why not turn your skills into a source of income?
Modern technology has a low safety margin. Most people are better off getting their washing machine repaired than buying a new one. Meanwhile, repairing one “washing machine” costs from 2 to 5 thousand rubles . Several orders a day, and the income is enough not only for bread and butter, but also for an annual vacation to Bali.
Minimum costs – tools, diagnostic equipment, spare parts. If you have a garage, then the problem of renting a room disappears. Large equipment can be repaired at the customer's home.
5) Food delivery
In Novosibirsk, where I live, you can order anything to your home or office, from hot corn to a full meal from a Chinese restaurant.
Such a business requires investments - renting premises and transport, purchasing raw materials, paying employees. Permits from sanitary services are needed: the premises must have ventilation, all necessary communications, and employees must have sanitary records.
6) Transportation of goods
Are you the owner of a truck? Engage in the transportation of large-sized cargo. You don't even have to buy a car - rent or lease it.
You will need 2-3 responsible workers, and not people from the street, but experienced riggers who know how to properly transport furniture and household appliances, how to pack fragile cargo, how to lower a piano from the third floor.
7) Video channel on YouTube
The YouTube channel's audience is more than a billion viewers. This is every third Internet user on the planet. Promoted TV channels bring their owners millions in profits. Some of the presenters are not even 15 years old.
The ingredients for success are as follows:
- popular destination– video games, beauty blog, TOPs and lists, entertainment;
- signature feature– original image, unique format;
- competent promotion– use professional techniques.
Most Internet users are young people raised on gadgets. They prefer to see it once rather than read a long text, which is why video blogs are so popular.
A little educational program from popular YouTube video bloggers:
8) Home photo studio
You will learn how to take satisfactory pictures in a couple of weeks. You will need professional photography equipment and equipment for printing photographs. And then work in the format that you prefer - photo for documents, wedding photography and videography, prom albums, image processing and photomontage.
Just six months after the start of her career, she was invited to major city events as an official photo-chronicler. I don’t know why, but clients like her photographs even more than photographs of experienced professionals.
9) Growing vegetables and fruits in a greenhouse
An idea for those who are interested in gardening and gardening. One greenhouse will give you several harvests a year, and people need fruits, herbs, vegetables and flowers every day.
Before buying a greenhouse and seedlings, take care of the product market, study the competitive environment, price, read specialized literature and thematic sites.
A greenhouse is an excellent tool for your own business
Additional income: canning, processing and freezing vegetables, selling seedlings and seeds.
But this is a long-term business for the patient and smart. If you want, read the special publication.
10) Seasonal storage of tires, skis, bicycles
Income close to passive. Very nice idea. You just need to prepare the room: an empty garage is best suited for these purposes. Install shelves, insulate the room, install a security system. In summer, store winter tires, sleds, skis, snowboards here, in winter - bicycles, scooters, summer tires, etc.
- Mini bakery
- Vacuum truck
- Banquet hall
- Well drilling
- Pharmacy
- Auto parts store
- Service station, car service
- Funeral services
- Recruitment
- Tire service
- Similar business ideas:
We offer a brief overview of the 10 most profitable businesses for a small city with a population of 10 to 100 thousand inhabitants. We did not take into account any new ideas and know-how. The review contains only proven ideas, which, if properly organized, cannot but be profitable.
Production of building materials
In small towns, labor tends to be cheaper than in larger cities. Therefore, any business related to production will be more profitable here. Moreover, in small towns, rent and utilities are cheaper and it is much easier to find land and premises. The local administration is also more accommodating and it is easier to establish connections in bureaucratic circles. One of the most common and proven businesses in small towns is the production of building materials. First of all, these are foam blocks, cinder blocks, bricks (including Lego), SIP panels, paving slabs, curbs, reinforced concrete rings etc. For landscape design, you can produce bulk materials, such as decorative crushed stone and decorative chips. There are many options, you just need to act. Sales of building materials can be carried out to the nearest large city, construction companies and private buyers.
Mini bakery
A business of all times, regardless of the size of the city, is the production of bread and bakery products. During a crisis, the consumption of bakery products increases sharply, so now is the time to open such a business.
How much money do you need to open a mini-bakery?
Opening a mini-bakery will cost at least 700 thousand rubles, provided that the business is organized in a ready-made, rented premises. The most cost-effective option is the production of bakery products: sweet buns, croissants, pizza, pies, crackers, sticks, crackers, etc. Unlike bread (an essential commodity), the markup on buns and croissants can reach 100 percent or more.
Vacuum truck
Small cities, as a rule, have a large number of private sectors where people use individual sewer systems (cesspools). The service for pumping out septic tanks and cesspools is always relevant, regardless of the crisis. In many private homes, the sewage system is not designed entirely correctly, so it is pumped out almost every 2 to 3 months. With an average cost of service of 1,200 rubles, more than 4,000 rubles can be spent per year on sewer pumping.
How much money does it take to open a sewer truck?
To open a service business sewer truck you will need from 400 thousand to 1.2 million rubles. This is exactly how much a GAZ KO-503 equipped for pumping costs. The price, as you understand, depends on the condition of the car. A supported version of 2013 - 2014 can be purchased for 700 - 900 thousand rubles.
How much can you earn on a sewage disposal machine?
If there are 1000 houses in a city or town, you can potentially earn from 1 to 4 million rubles from them. per year, not taking into account competition. And the competition in this area is decent, however, almost 90% of players work by word of mouth, without bothering with advertising at all. Developing your own client base is not difficult. In addition to traditional advertisements in newspapers, you can advertise on the Internet, as well as deliver business cards to private homes (the most effective way).
Banquet hall
Restaurants and cafes in small towns are not very profitable, since the income of many people does not allow them to visit such establishments. But anniversaries, birthdays and weddings do not count, so there is always money for such events. A banquet hall is one of the most proven ideas in the catering industry. The difficulties in starting such a business are much less than in the case of a restaurant, and the exhaust may be no less.
How much can you earn by opening a banquet hall?
For example, during the wedding season, even the most sparsely designed rooms are booked several months in advance. From one event it is possible to earn “net” from 30 thousand rubles, depending on the size of the room and the number of guests. And there can be at least 8 such events per month. The main difficulty in organizing such a business is finding profitable premises, since the main profit of the entrepreneur is spent on rent.
Well drilling
A realistic working idea for a small town and surrounding areas is to drill water wells. There are a lot of examples on the Internet of how people earn tens of thousands of rubles a day using ordinary manual installations. For example, you can watch video reports from entrepreneur Roman Karpukhin, an interview with whom was published on our website.
How much can you earn from drilling wells?
In one working day you can drill 2 - 3 wells and earn from 30 to 100 thousand rubles. Clients can be owners of private houses and summer cottages. The service is always relevant, because it is common for a well to fail (for example, to silt up). This business is practically independent of competition, so you can safely undergo training, form a team and start earning good money.
How much money do you need to open a business, like drilling wells?
Fortunately, serious investments are not required here - 100,000 rubles may be enough for “everything about everything.”
Pharmacy
During times of crisis in the country, it is the pharmacy business that shows one of the largest increases in profits. People begin to get sick more due to stress, poor nutrition and, accordingly, trips to buy medicine become more frequent. Pharmacies do well in settlements ranging from 3 - 5 thousand inhabitants, not to mention cities. Having opened in any residential area with an abundance of high-rise buildings, you can count on a constant flow of customers, especially older people.
How much money do you need to invest to open a pharmacy business?
The investment in opening a small pharmacy kiosk is estimated at $10-15 thousand. There is, however, one peculiarity here - the pharmacy kiosk must be attached to a pharmacy, the costs of opening which are 3 - 4 times higher. Alternatively, you can join a federal network or purchase a franchise. For example, franchising in the Russian Federation is offered by such brands as Sovetskaya Apteka, Apteki Evalar and Apteka 36.6. See the detailed business plan for opening a pharmacy in this article.
Auto parts store
As in the case of bread and medicine, auto parts are in constant demand. You can object by saying that competition in this business is not real. Yes, there are a lot of stores with spare parts, but there are more and more cars every year. Moreover, success in this business largely depends on the location of the store and the qualifications of the sellers. Let's say more, there are so many brands of cars today that not a single store can fully provide the entire range of spare parts. A person will go to one store, not find the spare part he needs, go to another and buy it there. For every 10 thousand residents, up to 3-4 stores can easily work together and remain profitable. If you are “friendly” with technology and can work as a salesperson for the first time, you’re in the cards.
Service station, car service
Just like auto parts, car repair services are in constant demand. I don't know of a single car service that has a problem with a lack of customers. If the service station employs “straight-handed” craftsmen, there will be no end to customers 365 days a year. As I remember, 10 - 15 years ago, changing the oil in a car on your own was the norm, but today it is easier to order such a service at a car service center, where everything is on stream. Almost half of car owners today are representatives of the fair sex who cannot replace even such a basic consumable as an air filter. Opportunities for opening a car service today there are so many that similar “businesses” are launched even in garage cooperatives. At the same time, it is not necessary to repair everything. For example, you can limit yourself to specializing in repairing cracks and chips, straightening dents, or auto electrician services.
Funeral services
How much can you earn from funeral services?
Business on services funeral arrangements, no matter how sad it may sound, was and remains relevant. This is a difficult, but very profitable type of activity. Thus, the most modest budget for a funeral is 15 - 20 thousand rubles. On average, funeral events cost 30 - 50 thousand rubles. and more. Traditionally in demand are: coffins and monuments (you can either resell or engage in your own production), organization of a morgue, embalming of the deceased, delivery of wreaths, cremation, disinfection of the premises where the deceased was, preparation of graves, orchestra for a funeral procession, transportation of the body of the deceased, etc. .
Recruitment
The most difficult thing here is recruiting personnel, because not everyone manages to work in this field.
Tire service
As noted above, business in the automotive sector remains very profitable in any city from small to large. Services tire shops some car owners use it at least 5 times a year. In the spring, the car “changes its shoes” to summer tires, and in the fall – to winter tires. Discs very often get wrinkled on our roads, the repair of which costs from $15/piece. Not to mention punctures and side cuts in the tires. Recently, you can see the opening of tire workshops even in private homes. To do this, it is enough to make an extension to the house and transfer it to the appropriate type of permitted use. As a last resort, you can limit yourself to an ordinary garage. The main thing is that it fits all the necessary equipment: a balancing machine, a vulcanizer, a tire bath, etc. Those workshops that are located near the roadway are especially profitable. In this case, no additional advertising other than a bright sign is required. And if you open during the season, when there are week-long queues for shoe changing services, there will be no problems with the flow of customers. However, you can find many more ways to make money in a small town, and with virtually no investment. We offer one of them - stable income from ads. Watch our course and find out what, how and where to sell best. In fact, there are quite a lot of opportunities for making money in a small city, both offline and online. If you want to receive a small but constant income, read about 50 ways to make money on the Internet. Do you want to combine several options for earning money? Here you will find the answer to this question.
Before you start talking about what kind of business to open now, I recommend reading about unsuccessful attempts to start your own business; we previously discussed this with people on Blotter Ru.
So, what business is relevant now? To understand this, you need to understand what happens during a crisis, and not only during a crisis - but the following happens - the rich become richer, the poor get poorer.
Consequently, promising areas of business are either for the very poor or for the very rich. The middle class always suffers the most.
Opening a profitable business for the rich
Washing
Very relevant for Moscow and other large cities of Russia. Self-service car washes are especially popular.
Banquet hall
Crisis or not, there will always be holidays, weddings, and birthdays. We rent a hall, do renovations, decorate everything, find a photographer or toastmaster among our friends, advertise in the media and on the Internet. Ready.
Apartment rental
A fairly risk-free and stable type of business, but it requires large funds at the start. Relevant for large cities and resort areas. We buy real estate and rent it out.
Network Marketing and Franchise
Well, let's take McDonald's as an example, there are always lines there! A franchise costs about $1 million, payback period is 2-3 years.
Domestic tourism
Due to the rising dollar, many people have given up traveling abroad. For foreigners, our country has become more attractive in terms of tourism. Demand for domestic tourist routes has increased.
Tailoring
This is especially true for children's clothing. Go to a children's online store and look at the prices there; many things cost more than for an adult. The demand in this area is high.
Current business for the poor with minimal investment
Pawnshop
At all times, pawnshop activity flourished. This has always been considered a fairly profitable business with minimal investment.
Funeral services
People always die and always do not save on funerals. The only problem with this type of business is that all the grain places in the cemeteries are already occupied and it will be quite difficult to enter there. But a funeral is not only a cemetery, it also means transport, coffins, wreaths, etc. This is where you can make money.
Food trade
People are always hungry, no matter whether there is a crisis or not. Therefore, you can make money by selling food: homemade, greenhouse, pickled vegetables, pies, jam, etc. all this can be done at home.
Fast food
Shawarma, samsa, shish kebab - a small stall in a bakery place and there will be a lot of customers, the income is good, especially if you don’t hire a seller, but stand behind the counter yourself.
Commission shop
Or, more simply put, second-hand, especially for children's and branded items. The demand in this type of business is good and, most importantly, stable.
Rental services
This type of business is relevant in both small and big cities. What can be rented out, almost everything, for example:
- Carnival costumes
- Baby baths and car seats
- Strollers
- Bicycles and more
Earning money on the Internet
Without having any skills, you can make money on the Internet. Did everyone write essays at school? We find a content writing exchange and offer our services. For one article you can get from 100 to 3000 rubles.
Business on traffic jams
This business is especially relevant for large Russian cities, for example, Moscow. I often drive along the Moscow Ring Road and get stuck in traffic jams, and recently I saw small vans that stand in traffic jams and sell coffee, sandwiches and other food, and they have quite long lines of customers.
Salon
Well, everything is clear here! The main problem is the price of renting the premises.
Business on avito.ru
This is a very interesting type of business. Simply put, buy cheaper and sell more expensive. There are categories of goods with a very high demand among the population, for example, iPhones or winter tires before winter. People want to sell quickly and are willing to lower the price a little, this is where you can make money.
Home kindergarten
This type of business can be organized right at home. Clients can be found in your area among friends.
Home kitchen
Very good profit from baking cakes. Dumplings are also in good demand, etc. The main thing is to find a stable buyer for your product.
Car repair
We rent a garage in a large parking lot and there is already a minimal flow of clients.
Tutoring
If you have certain knowledge in a certain area, you can sell it. To become a tutor, there is quite a good demand in this line of business.
How to calculate profitable promising areas in business
- We look at what is around us, what kind of business is working. A simple example: I live in Moscow and regularly observe huge queues at car washes, and not at all, but at self-service car washes (this is where you wash your car yourself), and the queues are constant. Conclusion: there is a demand for these sinks and not a small one.
- We watch TV, listen to the radio, read newspapers, look at advertising posters on the street. The area of business that is actively advertised is profitable; if there is money for active advertising, then the business is profitable, there is demand, there is money.
- We open a large job search site and for about a week we monitor where the most vacancies appear and look at what the companies that posted vacancies are doing. If a company has a lot of new vacancies, it means in this area of business MONEY , there is demand for goods and services.
If you have your own thoughts, ideas about what type of business is relevant to start now, write in the comments, it will be interesting for me and site visitors to read the site.
Failed business ideas
Stories of the most unsuccessful business projects from the first person.
04Sep
Hello! Today we are publishing another selection of profitable and promising business ideas for 2019. We have divided them by the amount of the initial investment to make it easier for you to choose a profitable business idea based on your finances. At the end of the article we also provided links to other collections of ideas.
Profitable business ideas with investments from 100,000 to 300,000 rubles
Below is a selection of 13 profitable business ideas with small investments from 100 to 300 thousand rubles.
Business idea 1 – Opening a paintball club
The approximate investment is 260,000 rubles.
The essence of this business idea - open a modern paintball club for outdoor enthusiasts. This sport is gaining popularity among people of all ages who want to gain new experiences and emotional release. Active paintball is based on building strategies and the desire to touch military disciplines.
Implementation of the idea:
The amount of money invested depends on the choice of indoor and outdoor sites, the number of personnel and the following necessary steps:
- rental of premises for the winter season;
- purchase of protective and shooting equipment;
- organization of changing rooms, parking;
- purchasing additional targets, inflatable obstacles for the game.
Experienced organizers suggest starting with a minimum set of 10 sets of equipment, uniforms for players, and a filling station for small arms equipment.
You can earn income by regulating the pricing policy of the cost of one game. For example, by setting a price of 600 rubles per person for a session of 2-3 hours, you can make a profit of at least 50%. The only difficulty is that it will take time to fully return the invested funds. Some savings can be obtained by inviting beer outlet owners to cooperate, purchasing some used equipment, and engaging in self-promotion on social networks.
Business idea 2 – Water attraction business
Approximate investment - 240,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea : The business idea is to organize an entertainment place near a body of water using inflatable attractions. This is a seasonal profitable activity that does not require special training or education. The main problem is choosing the optimal location for equipment that has good traffic and will provide a constant load. The attraction is designed for people of all ages, children.
Implementation of the idea:
The main part of the costs falls on preparation for the opening and the purchase of everything necessary for work:
- purchase of an inflatable attraction and its components;
- payment for rent of accommodation;
- employee salary;
- transportation costs.
By placing such a slide or trampoline in a good, busy place, you can get a monthly income of 100,000 rubles. With a total monthly expense of 35,000 rubles, the profit can be 65,000 rubles. The problem is seasonal income generation, which is limited to the summer months. Among the positive features of this idea are the possibility of renting out the attraction and ease of storage in the off-season.
Business idea 3 – Opening a store selling loose tea
The preliminary investment amount is 300,000 rubles.
The essence of this business idea consists of organizing a stationary retail outlet for the sale of loose tea of different varieties. This is a promising sector of work due to a large target audience and constant demand for products. By offering a wide range of well-known and unusual-tasting varieties at reasonable prices, you can acquire a solid circle of regular customers and receive a stable income.
The popularization of tea in Russia is now at its peak. Many show business stars also promote this natural drink. Many stores host tea ceremonies and tastings of new and unusual varieties. And some stores, in addition to selling loose tea, offer exquisite gift sets that sell like crazy on the eve of the holidays.
Implementation of the idea:
- purchase of inventory for the first period;
- rental of retail space;
- purchase of equipment, display cases;
- purchase of packaging materials.
The most significant expenses are incurred on the purchase of circulating goods, which are sold at a 100% markup. The total sales volume with a good location can reach 200,000 rubles. After calculating the cost, deducting rent and employee salaries, a profit of 40,000 rubles remains. An increase in income can come from offering related goods, some types of spices, coffee or accessories for tea drinking.
Business idea 4 – Opening a culinary school
The investment amount is 300,000 rubles.
The essence of this project - opening of a modern school in which anyone can learn how to cook certain dishes and get acquainted with famous world recipes. This type of useful leisure is gaining particular popularity among people of different ages, housewives and office workers who want to join the haute cuisine. It is logical to open such a business in big cities, offering thematic courses.
Implementation of the idea:
Opening a school is a costly project at the first stage that requires significant financial investments. Most of the investment is in renting premises, which can be a cafe, a dining room or a large hall with communications. In addition, you need:
- modern professional equipment;
- several sets of cookware and accessories for cooking;
- wages for a qualified chef with regalia.
For the convenience of clients, you can offer one-time programs, weekly or monthly courses, and on-site classes. The average bill for one-day training is 800-1000 rubles. You can work with groups of 10 or more people daily. After deducting all the overhead costs of utilities, each day the school can bring in from 5,000 rubles, completely covering the costs in two to three months.
Business idea 5 – Opening a massage parlor
Estimated investment - 220,000 rubles.
Project basis - opening a specialized salon to provide preventive and therapeutic massage services to clients. This procedure is very popular among visitors of different ages and professions who take their health seriously. Many beauty salons make good profits from conducting sculptural massage courses for weight loss.
Implementation of the idea:
Such a project is characterized by great competition, so the choice of a place to work and the qualifications of future employees are in first place. Expense items will be:
- purchase of special tables and equipment;
- purchasing towels, clothing and work supplies;
- renovation of the premises to bring them into compliance with sanitary standards;
- payment to staff.
At the initial stage, advertising and promotion of the salon with the help of leaflets and social networks is necessary. The average price for a popular back massage starts at 400 rubles. Serving at least 6-8 clients daily, we can talk about a turnover of 3,200 rubles. The price includes overhead and administrative costs of 50%, so the monthly profit can amount to 48,000 rubles, which allows for self-sufficiency in six months.
Business idea 6 – Organizing scientific and educational shows for children
Initial costs - up to 150,000 rubles.
The meaning of this interesting ideas for organizing thematic performances, holidays and staging performances at events for children of different ages and teenagers. This is a new type of mass entertainment, which consists of enchanting shows based on simple chemical and physical experiments in which small clients can participate. This service is gaining interest as an alternative to the usual puppet theater or clown performances.
Implementation of the idea:
Such a spectacular project does not require any special financial costs if you independently develop all organizational aspects. The spending plan consists of several points:
- office rental;
- purchase of reagents for experiments;
- costs of equipment, tailoring of suits;
- advertising, website content.
Conducting mysterious experiments with lightning, explosions, and making cotton candy costs clients an average of 5,000 rubles. It is easy to calculate that if 20 such shows are shown per month, the self-sufficiency threshold will be overcome in 2 months. Considering the considerable cost and price of the experimental compositions, we can talk about real income in 4-6 months. Constant advertising is of great importance, and you should not skimp on it.
Business idea 7 – Rufa fish peeling business
Estimated investment - 170,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea consists of providing an exotic peeling service with Rufus fish. This interesting procedure has long been known in expensive beauty salons, where it is popular for its pleasure and originality. Many clients already prefer this type of fishicure to the usual one. Miniature fish that live in warm countries are excellent at removing unnecessary skin and bringing a feeling of relaxation.
Implementation of the idea:
An unusual business project does not require large financial expenses. The best option would be a sublease agreement with a beauty salon, swimming pool, sauna, or organizing such a place of work for a master at home. For one client, a room of 3-4 square meters is enough. Main costs:
- purchasing a set of Rufus fish;
- a spacious aquarium of a certain shape;
- a complete set of equipment to create ideal conditions;
- comfortable chair for clients.
An unusual idea requires mandatory advertising. The minimum price for treating feet with Rufa fish starts from 600 rubles. When providing additional services (pedicure, massage), it can be significantly increased. With an average workload and one aquarium, the invested amount can be recouped in less than a year.
Business idea 8 – Manufacturing of seals and stamps
The cost of investments is from 150,000 rubles.
Manufacturing stamps and seals for enterprises and organizations is a profitable business that is independent of the season and is in constant demand. Given the growth of small businesses, constant changes during re-registration and name changes, the number of clients will invariably increase. An additional income is the production of seals for archives and libraries.
Implementation of the idea:
To work at the first stage, you can make do with a standard set of sketches, and one trained person can handle the technical work. The main costs associated with opening such a workshop depend on the range of services and the choice of manufacturing technology:
- rental of premises for work;
- acquisition of computer equipment and special equipment;
- purchase of consumables;
- payment of taxes and wages.
Despite the demand for such services, most projects pay for themselves no earlier than 8 months, even when located in large cities, and the breakeven threshold begins after six months. Given the increasing competition in this market, in order to increase profits, new manufacturing methods, modern technological materials and components should be constantly introduced.
Business idea 9 – Sale of electronic cigarettes, hookahs, vapes
The amount of initial investment is about 200,000 rubles.
The basis of a business idea consists of organizing a point of sale of electronic cigarettes, hookahs, vapes, necessary compounds and mixtures for refilling. This is a current type of entrepreneurial activity, absolutely legal and legal, which can bring the owner an average income.
The target audience is people of different ages who want to replace real cigarettes, entertainment places and fashionable hookah bars. The relevance of this idea is also obvious, especially against the backdrop of the introduction of a law banning smoking in public places. Electronic cigarettes do not produce smoke, they produce steam. In addition, sophisticated gadgets are an excellent topic for discussion among connoisseurs of vaping culture.
Implementation of the idea:
The best option for opening such a store would be to use a franchise, which will solve the problem of product supply and support at first. At the opening stage, the main costs fall on the following items:
- renting premises for a retail outlet;
- acquisition of the first batches of products;
- a minimum set of equipment and furniture.
The cheapest electronic cigarettes start at 400 rubles. Therefore, when selling 4,000 thousand worth of products per day, we can talk about the transition to full self-sufficiency after just two months of stable sales. Given the conditions of great competition in this sector, it is necessary to carry out active advertising, constant promotions, and discounts to attract customers.
Business idea 10 – Selling packaged honey
Approximate investment - from 150,000 rubles.
General essence of the proposed business idea consists of organizing the process of purchasing fresh honey from farm apiaries, packaging it and selling it through retail outlets. The relevance is due to the constant increase in demand for high-quality and natural products among metropolitan residents, which are practically not found in modern supermarkets.
Implementation of the idea:
To implement the project, it is necessary to find several apiary farms that will provide raw materials, as well as:
- rent premises for work;
- purchase packaging equipment;
- find a supplier of new packaging;
- develop and order stickers from a printing house.
An additional expense item will be the maintenance of the vehicle and personnel. Main market options: retail chain of stores, wholesale buyers, own retail outlet.
An approximate calculation of profit can be made based on one kilogram of a sweet product: purchasing it at a price of 500 rubles per kilogram, you can package it in 200 gram containers. Selling each jar at a price of 200 rubles allows you to increase your profit to 1000 rubles. By subtracting from this amount the cost of honey, packaging, overhead and organizational expenses, you can get a significant income of 300-400 rubles per kilogram. Good savings are obtained by involving family members, your own car or premises in the process.
Among the disadvantages of this project - its seasonality, which will not allow you to make a profit all year round.
Business idea 11 – Landscaping and finishing of the territory
The initial investment is from 150,000 rubles.
At the heart of a business idea - organizing the complete process of landscaping the territory with laying tiles, paving individual areas, installing fences and laying out flower beds. This service is in demand among owners of private housing construction, shops, recreation centers and industrial enterprises who want to beautifully design paths, parking areas or improve the appearance of the adjacent area.
Implementation of the idea:
Construction materials are purchased by the project customer, therefore the main financial expenses of the entrepreneur are:
- purchasing the tools necessary for the job;
- payment of wages to employees;
- maintenance of office space and warehouse for inventory storage;
- transport services.
The cost of services must be calculated based on an estimate, which must take into account taxes, all time costs, wear and tear and amortization of construction equipment. The calculation is made for the convenience of the client per square meter. The profit margin is also included in the estimated cost and is at least 20%.
A definite disadvantage of such a project is the complete lack of orders in winter. This period should be devoted to searching for customers, advertising and studying new technologies.
Business idea 12 – Making photo books
The initial investment amount is 150,000 rubles.
An interesting and enjoyable photo book business is available for people who want to engage in creative work. The new service is in definite demand among young parents, married couples and wedding photographers. It consists of producing an individual book-size memorial album from the customer’s photographs.
Implementation of the idea:
The implementation of the project does not require a huge room, and the main costs consist of several points:
- purchasing the necessary printing machine;
- purchasing equipment for manual processing of albums;
- training in bookbinding and photo collage design courses;
- advertising of services;
- purchase of consumables.
This project is perfect for implementation in a small town, thanks to the ability to work with orders via the Internet. Having determined the cost of one printed page, it is easy to assume a profit. For example, by stating the price of a sheet and hardcover cover at 100 and 500 rubles, respectively, you can determine the price of one photo book at 1,500 rubles. If the costs amounted to 600 rubles, then each simple order will bring income in the amount of 900 rubles. To attract customers and increase prices, you should add original covers and photo processing.
Business idea 13 – Sports nutrition store
Initial investment - 150,000 rubles.
Such a project involves purchasing from sports nutrition suppliers and selling it through your own store at a premium. The relevance of the business is due to the growing interest in a healthy lifestyle, the cult of a beautiful physique and a certain fashion for sculpted muscles. Sports nutrition is in demand among young people who want to adhere to a certain diet.
Implementation of the idea:
Opening such a store will be profitable in a city with a large number of gyms, health centers and sections. Good walk-through locations could be retail space in hypermarkets, sublease in a large store, or collaboration with a sporting goods department. For full work you will need:
- small room;
- purchase of a trial batch of goods;
- trade equipment and shelving;
- advertising.
The average trade margin for a similar product is 50%. With a monthly turnover of 100,000 rubles, after deducting expenses for the seller’s salary, transportation and advertising expenses, a net income of 20,000 rubles remains. By taking on the functions of a seller and handling delivery, the project owner can significantly reduce these cost items.
Profitable and relevant business ideas with investments from 300,000 to 500,000 rubles
Below is a selection of 14 profitable business ideas with investments from 300 to 500 thousand rubles that are currently relevant.
Business idea 14 – Production of suspended ceilings
Preliminary investments - at least 300,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea consists of organizing the complete production process for manufacturing suspended ceilings of any size and type according to customer orders. The relevance of opening such an enterprise is due to the growing interest in this type of premises decoration. Homeowners and designers choose suspended ceilings due to the practicality and affordability of this decorative element. Impractical and short-lived whitewashing is becoming a thing of the past, but modern technologies are only gaining momentum, only increasing demand every year.
Implementation of the idea:
To implement the idea, you should select the optimal size production facility and purchase the necessary equipment. Additional investments will be required:
- purchase of high-quality raw materials (film);
- staff salaries;
- advertising costs, website maintenance.
To save money at the start of work, it is worth choosing to cooperate with wholesale buyers, construction and design companies in order to avoid maintaining a team of installation workers.
Based on the results of the work of most enterprises producing suspended ceilings, we can talk about profitability at the level of 31%, the project’s self-sufficiency within six months, subject to average capacity utilization.
Business idea 15 – Opening a point selling Kono-pizza
Approximate investment amount - 270,000 rubles.
The essence of the plan - opening and equipping a small stationary point for baking and selling Kono-pizza. This is a relatively new type of fast food, which is gaining popularity due to the ideal combination of the taste loved by consumers and the convenient form of serving the product. The relevance of the project is supported by the novelty of the product and the absence of much competition.
Implementation of the idea:
Such a point should be opened in places with a large concentration of potential customers: transport stops, stadiums and recreation parks, train stations. The bulk of the financial investment will be required to purchase the necessary equipment and the stall itself:
- thermal showcase for kono-pizza;
- oven;
- special press.
With proper study of the target audience and determination of the place of sale, the monthly sales volume of Kono-pizza can be at least 3,000 pieces. By including an income of 30% in the cost of the finished product of 90 rubles, you can fully recoup the opening of the project in the first 4 months of stable operation. Savings can be achieved at the first stage by replacing a stationary kiosk with a more mobile mobile counter, offering your delicious products at city and children's parties.
Business idea 16 – Selling milk through milk machines
Preliminary cost - up to 200,000 rubles.
The essence of the project - purchase of high-quality fresh milk from the manufacturer, its sale to consumers through a special milk dispenser. This type of sale of a healthy product is steadily popular in Europe and the USA and consists of equipped devices that dispense milk in doses into the client’s container without the slightest intervention from the seller. The relevance of the business is due to the minimal competition in this sector and the desire of consumers to obtain high-quality healthy products.
Implementation of the idea:
To implement it, you will need to purchase a compact device - a milk dispenser. In addition you should:
- rent a small area for its installation;
- enter into an agreement with a milk producer who works with similar installations;
- ensure a constant supply of raw materials.
The level of income depends on the daily milk turnover. High performance can be achieved by installing a milk dispenser in places with a large flow of customers: the halls of clinics, hospitals, sanatoriums, shopping center areas. It is important to ensure strict control of the quality and freshness of the product in order to create a flow of regular customers. The problem is created by distrust of such installations on the part of consumers and the difficulty of working with it among older people.
Business idea 17 – Opening a makeup school
Preliminary investment - 200,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea is to create conditions for teaching everyone the basics of cosmetology services through specially designed courses. The relevance of such a project is emphasized by the constantly increasing demand for the work of beauty industry professionals, henna tattooists, makeup artists and eyebrow artists among clients and salon owners.
Implementation of the idea:
Opening a makeup school requires relatively low financial investments, but can bring good income if you set your goals correctly:
- attracting famous masters as teachers;
- conducting master classes with interesting guests;
- development of educational programs taking into account the latest achievements and technologies.
The main costs go to renting and equipping classroom space, wages to teachers, and purchasing supplies for studying. With an average cost of courses of 10,000 for a few days, and a one-day master class of 2,500 rubles, such courses can be repaid in a few months. The main task is to create a positive image, work on the quality of educational material and the constant introduction of new relevant disciplines.
Business idea 18 – Opening a coworking center
Minimum costs - from 500,000 rubles.
The essence of such a business project - opening a specially equipped place for negotiations, business meetings, mini-offices, creating working conditions for visitors. Such centers are widespread in many large cities in developed countries, helping start-up entrepreneurs, lawyers, and freelancers save on office rent. The relevance of such a project lies in the minimum decent competition in the market.
Implementation of the idea:
To open, you will need to find the largest and most spacious room, next to which there is a transport interchange and parking. To organize a coworking center you need:
- purchase a variety of furniture for relaxation and work;
- purchase office equipment;
- ensure the highest possible quality of communication and Internet.
Such a center will not bring a quick return on investment. It will require constant advertising of services, attracting customers through discounts and gradual price increases. Income can be obtained from providing premises for large organizational events. Coworking is a business project rather for the future, which may soon begin to bring a decent profit.
Business idea 19 – Opening a climbing wall
The minimum investment is 350,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea - organization of a special attraction indoors that simulates climbing rocks, providing everyone with sports and entertainment services based on it. Modern modular complexes make it possible to place such a climbing wall in small spaces. The relevance of such an attraction is due to the increased interest of young people in this sport, the desire to gain new emotions and relieve psychological stress.
Implementation of the idea:
The main costs for organizing and implementing such a project:
- renting a room suitable in height and size;
- purchase and installation of special mobile modules;
- salaries for trainers with relevant mountaineering skills.
By placing such a climbing wall in large shopping centers, recreation parks, near places of entertainment for young people, you can quickly make your first profit. With an average cost of an hour of classes of 800 rubles and 50% occupancy of the attraction, you can earn up to 500,000 rubles per month. This is possible after conducting a high-quality advertising campaign, creating conditions for simultaneous classes of several clients, and traveling shifts to summer recreation areas.
Business idea 20 – Opening a massage parlor
The minimum investment is 300,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea - opening a specially equipped salon to provide various types of massage services: health, beauty or modeling. Considering the growing interest in following healthy lifestyle trends and the great demand for the work of a good massage therapist, such a salon can generate a stable income in any season.
Implementation of the idea:
To implement such a project, it is necessary to invest the main amount of funds in renting premises in an area with good transport links for the convenience of clients, as well as:
- purchase special tables and massage chairs;
- buy furniture and decorate the waiting room;
- equip the premises with separate offices and staff rooms.
A large expense item can be the wages of craftsmen, their regular retraining to improve their skills, and the purchase of cosmetics. But the salon can bring in excellent income, given the minimum cost of a simple massage of 250 rubles, and an anti-cellulite massage of 500 rubles. By providing 50% workload for 5 workplaces, the daily profit can range from 6,000 to 10,000 rubles or up to 300,000 rubles monthly, which will help quickly recoup the investment.
Business idea 21 – Opening a fitness club
Minimum investment - 500,000 rubles.
The essence of the project- opening an equipped gym, attracting professional trainers to cooperate, providing related services. This type of business is relevant due to the increase in demand and the popularization of an active lifestyle and a beautiful, toned body. A modern fitness club, whose target audience is middle-class visitors, will enjoy stable interest from clients of different age categories.
Implementation of the idea:
To open a small fitness club, you will need equipped premises in a densely populated area, near a transport stop. Most of the financial investments will go to:
- purchase of high-quality professional simulators;
- equipping the fitness club with training equipment;
- re-equipment of locker rooms, showers, rest areas for staff and clients.
The average cost of one hour of classes in such an institution starts from 100 rubles. If you achieve an average number of visitors of 50 people per day, you can talk about a minimum monthly profit of 150,000 rubles. With this kind of work, it will begin to pay off approximately in the second year of its operation. You can make additional profit by subletting space for a massage or beauty parlour.
Business idea 22 – Donut production
The initial investment is 500,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea - organizing a small stationary point for baking donuts with various fillings and selling them to consumers. The modern fast food market, with high competition, requires new players to be original. Therefore, the production of this type of product can be a good investment.
Implementation of the idea:
You should open a small cafe or fast food stall near places with large concentrations of consumers: large shopping centers, recreation parks, near university buildings or a train station. To implement the project you will need:
- acquisition of commercial and production equipment;
- purchasing furniture for visitors;
- designing an attractive point of sale;
- salaries to employees.
If the process is organized outdoors, a specialized van or tent will replace the premises. The device can produce from 250 to 600 delicious products per hour. By correctly combining the place of sale, a large selection of fillings, and high-quality service, you can achieve high profits by placing a 100% trade markup on some types of donuts.
Business idea 23 – Opening a design studio
Preliminary investments - 300,000 rubles.
The essence of this project - opening a small office or studio that provides services for the development of interior design projects, accompanying them at the implementation stage. Such services are becoming increasingly popular against the backdrop of growing interest in individuality, originality of renovations in residential and commercial premises, and the growing well-being of a certain part of the population.
Implementation of the idea:
The main expense item is a well-equipped and properly located office. The best location would be a business center, non-residential premises in the central area with convenient transport links. To organize the process you will need:
- office equipment, high-power personal computers;
- licensed programs;
- furniture for staff, meeting rooms with clients.
In most cases, employee salaries depend on the number and total amount of orders, and the owner is an experienced designer capable of leading serious projects at the initial stage. The initial cost of developing an individual design ranges from 1000 rubles per 1 m2. Therefore, the profitability of such a studio depends only on the talent of the employees and a good advertising component.
Business idea 24 – Opening a jewelry workshop
Initial investments - from 400,000 rubles.
The project is based on the idea of equipping a modern jewelry workshop, which provides the population with services for cleaning, repairing expensive jewelry, and manufacturing exclusive and original products. Such a business project will be relevant due to low competition and consistently high demand for products made of precious metals.
Implementation of the idea:
The location for opening should be chosen carefully, being located near jewelry stores or renting a few meters in jewelry stores. This will help solve the problem of security and the constant flow of customers who want to have their ring or bracelet adjusted to size after purchase.
The main costs in implementing the idea are:
- acquisition of modern equipment and tools for repairs;
- design of premises, showcases and waiting areas for clients;
- expenses for advertising, signage;
- payment for services to a qualified employee.
Most of the jewelry repair services offered are inexpensive, so you can have a high income only by working for a good reputation, completing orders with high quality and on time. This will help attract clients for more expensive exclusive orders, which can make up a significant part of the profit and help the project pay for itself in a minimum period of time.
Business idea 25 – Skydiving
The essence of the idea - opening of a compact drop zone for organizing a full cycle of parachute jumps, including training for beginners and training for professional teams. The growing interest in adrenaline sports and active recreation makes this type of business quite relevant. There is little competition in the market for such services, which allows you to quickly fill a vacant niche.
Implementation of the idea:
Opening a project will require large investments due to the characteristics of the organization:
- renting a runway, concluding an agreement with an organization that operates flights and has the appropriate license;
- purchasing special equipment and uniforms;
- salary of the team of instructors;
- expenses to ensure a comfortable stay for clients.
The minimum level of profitability of such drop zones is at least 10% and reaches 60% for well-known and stably operating ones. Additional income can be obtained from providing comprehensive services for training professional teams, excursions, arranging a small campsite or organizing fast food in the jumping zone. The disadvantage is the seasonality of this business project and the search for real professionals to work as instructors.
Business idea 26 – Opening a cafe on wheels
Minimum investment - 450,000 rubles.
The essence of such a project - opening a fully equipped mobile cafe in an equipped trailer, offering visitors fresh fast food and drinks. The choice of product option (pies, shawarma, pancakes, hot sandwiches) should be made after a thorough analysis of the market for such services in the city. Such a project will be relevant only if the location for implementation is correctly selected.
Implementation of the idea:
To open, the best option in terms of cost and convenience would be to purchase an equipped and converted trailer that has access to minimal utilities, a stove, and a display case. In addition, it requires certain costs:
- purchase of high-quality semi-finished products;
- salesperson's salary;
- payment for rent of land.
It is cost-effective to open such points near high-traffic areas: train stations, markets, bus stops and clinics. With an average check of 30 rubles and a minimum number of clients of 200 people per day, we can talk about a good daily turnover of 6,000 rubles. This will allow the project to pay off in 4-5 months, especially with the constant development of the range and high quality of service.
Business idea 27 – Opening a mini-coffee shop
Minimum investment - 400,000 rubles.
The essence of the business idea - arrangement of a small coffee shop for preparing several varieties and types of coffee, selling it to consumers in convenient containers. Such practical mini-coffee shops are especially popular among fans of the aromatic drink of all ages. The relevance of this type of business is possible by choosing the optimal location and organizing high-quality and fast service.
Implementation of the idea:
For a successful project, an excellent option would be a small mobile coffee shop without tables for visitors or concluding a franchise agreement with a well-promoted and established brand. The second option makes searching easier:
- suppliers of raw materials for work, packaging materials;
- employee training;
- preparation of necessary documents;
- purchasing equipment for preparing and selling the drink.
In most cases, it is impossible to achieve high profits without offering visitors additional services: snacks, confectionery, original toppings and additives. An excellent profitability level is considered to be 40%, which will allow the project to recoup in 4 months, but requires maintaining a high pace of work.
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Promising and successful business ideas with investments from 500,000 to 1,000,000 rubles
Below is a selection of 11 promising and successful business ideas with investments from 500 thousand rubles to 1,000,000 rubles. Even though the investment is up to a million, it is still considered a small business.
Business idea 28 – Opening a foreign language school
Estimated investment – 500,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea - opening a specialized school for in-depth study of foreign languages, development of comprehensive or individual educational programs. Such a project can bring good profits and does not require large financial costs. The demand for such knowledge is constantly growing, making this business relevant.
Implementation of the idea:
The opening of training courses begins with obtaining a mandatory license and finding premises. It should be located near transport stops, have several isolated rooms, amenities for students and staff. To ensure the learning process requires:
- purchasing comfortable furniture;
- development and production of working materials;
- advertising to attract customers;
- selection of decent personnel.
The profitability of such a language business project is quite high. If the average cost of one training hour in a group ranges from 300 to 1000 rubles, then a lesson with a group of 5 people will bring 1500–5000 rubles. Individual student training, which costs at least 600 rubles per hour, is in great demand. Every day, courses can bring in from 9,000 rubles, helping to fully recoup the costs of school in 2-3 months.
Business idea 29 – Maternity clothing store
The minimum investment amount is 600,000 rubles.
The essence of the project – opening a comfortable store offering clothes and accessories for pregnant women. During such a special period, there is a need for a comfortable and high-quality wardrobe, and various additions to it. Many women do not save on their health when choosing the best products for themselves. The idea should be implemented in cities with large populations, where there are potential buyers with average incomes.
Implementation of the idea:
It is better to locate such a store in the central area of the city near transport stops. You can rent a ready-made retail space in a well-known supermarket. A good effect will be provided by proximity to departments of toys or children's products. To do this, you will need to arrange comfortable fitting rooms for expectant mothers, purchase a small set of equipment, shelving and mirrors.
To obtain a stable profit, you should focus on pregnant women with different financial capabilities. The size of the trade margin can range from 30 to 100% depending on the size of the product and its initial cost. The most favorable months are March and August, when it is time to update your wardrobe.
Business idea 30 – Production of self-leveling floors
The minimum investment amount is 1,000,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening of an enterprise providing comprehensive services for the production of self-leveling floors of various configurations for private and corporate clients. The service is becoming increasingly popular in the construction and design of many design projects. There is some competition in this market sector, so it is better to start your own business under a franchise agreement with a well-known company.
Implementation of the idea:
The main technical work on the manufacture and installation of self-leveling floors is carried out at the customer’s site, so there is no need to equip a special workshop. It is better to rent an office near a bus stop or metro station, focusing on the comfort of potential clients. In addition, certain costs will be required:
- training workers in specialized courses, their retraining;
- purchasing the necessary equipment and a set of tools;
- advertising of services in the region.
The profitability of a project for the production of self-leveling floors is 40–50%, which helps to have a monthly net profit of 120,000–150,000 rubles. If you conduct a project independently without purchasing a franchise, it can cover the investment in 4–6 months.
Business idea 31 – Car tuning workshop
Initial investment – 700,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening of a specialized center providing services for external and internal tuning of cars of all brands. Many motorists resort to re-equipping their car, wanting to make it more powerful or give it individuality. Such workshops are popular among car enthusiasts with average incomes.
Implementation of the idea:
To implement the idea, you need to rent a large room, which will be adapted for car repairs. In addition to the hall with pits, it is necessary to have a demonstration room for working with clients and resting staff. A successful workshop should provide a wide range of services:
- airbrush (drawing);
- interior design, upholstery replacement;
- Exterior tuning, changing external parts;
- technical modifications of units.
The cost of services from such workshops is sometimes comparable to the price of an inexpensive car, but the demand for them is consistently high. The minimum cost of airbrushing starts from 6,000 rubles per 1 sq. m. m., and the full equipment of the jeep can reach the amount of 700,000 rubles. A good studio with an integrated approach to work brings the owner more than 1,000,000 rubles annually, quickly repaying the invested capital.
Business idea 32 – Opening an ultrasound diagnostic room
Minimum investment - 1,000,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening an equipped private office with modern ultrasound equipment to provide diagnostic services to the population. Without this type of examination it is impossible to receive quality treatment. The relevance of this idea is due to the long queues in city hospitals and the lack of good equipment in them.
Implementation of the idea:
This type of project should be handled by an experienced diagnostician who can use a buddy to ensure continued patient care. To provide diagnostic services, a special medical license is required. The main expense item is the purchase of a modern ultrasound machine with many functions. You shouldn’t skimp on this in order to be able to carry out complex, expensive research if you wish. A portable device for working at home will add customers who are in dire need of such services.
Despite the high cost of a high-quality ultrasound machine, the daily turnover of the office reaches 15,000–20,000 rubles. With a monthly income of 450,000 rubles, the invested amount will pay off in just 2–3 months of stable work.
Business idea 33 – Opening a hookah bar
Minimum investment - from 500,000 rubles.
The essence of the idea - opening an entertainment establishment that specializes in hookah smoking. This popular type of recreation is relevant among young people and middle-aged people. Such establishments can exist as part of a modern restaurant or be a separate hookah bar. The second option has a more economical budget and is a non-standard way to spend leisure time in a cozy environment.
Implementation of the idea:
The optimal location for such a hookah bar would be in the central part of the city, close to famous restaurants or cafes. Visitors to these places will be happy to move after dinner to a hookah bar, where they can try light drinks, snacks and smoke aromatic hookah. Joint projects with owners of expensive clubs or restaurants, who provide the sites of their establishments for sublease, are becoming increasingly popular.
To get started, just purchase a set of four hookahs and the necessary accessories for them. The main emphasis should be on the style, design and advertising of the hookah bar to ensure a constant flow of customers. This will help fully recoup the establishment within a year.
Business idea 34 – Opening a candy store
Minimum investment - 580,000 rubles.
The essence of the project - opening an equipped store selling confectionery products. Such a small store will offer its customers interesting pastries, chocolate surprises or other types of sweets (jam, honey, ice cream). The relevance of the business project is due to the stable demand for similar products among consumers with different incomes.
Implementation of the idea:
It is better to open a candy store in a residential area near public transport stops, metro exits or child care facilities. This will help ensure a flow of regular customers at any time of the day. The main amount of initial investment will be required:
- for renting premises;
- equipping it with the necessary furniture and equipment;
- purchasing food supplies for trade.
Additional income can be provided by opening a mini-cafeteria with 2-3 tables, which will allow visitors to drink coffee and soft drinks. The trade assortment can be supplemented with several types of tea or coffee in gift boxes. With an average traffic of 150-200 people per day with a minimum check of 50 rubles, such a business project can pay for itself in a few months.
Business idea 35 – Opening a sushi bar
Minimum investment – 600,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening of a small cafe that specializes in serving Japanese cold dishes. The popularity of sushi menus among people of different ages and incomes shows steady growth every year. Such an original establishment with a non-standard assortment can quickly acquire regular customers.
Implementation of the idea:
You can implement the project yourself or with the involvement of a franchise from a well-known company. In the second case, most organizational and legal issues will be resolved without difficulty. When opening a sushi bar alone, an entrepreneur will need:
- comfortable room with a small kitchen;
- purchasing stylized furniture and decorative items;
- training of cooks and improving their qualifications.
The sushi menu features a large number of cold appetizers, which will require special kitchen equipment and storage conditions. Savings can be achieved by concluding a contract with seafood suppliers, who often offer branded refrigerators or thermoses for free. With an average trade margin of 100 to 300% and a profitability of 50-60%, a sushi bar will fully recoup its investment in 5-6 months.
Business idea 36 – Rental and installation of billboards
Minimum investment – 1,000,000 rubles.
Implementation of the idea:
To organize a business project to work with billboards, you will need to solve several production issues:
- make banners yourself or order designs from specialized organizations;
- obtain permission to place them in certain places from local authorities in compliance with all legal norms;
- rent office space in an area convenient for clients;
- hire qualified personnel capable of monitoring the quality of information on the board.
This affects the total initial cost. Profitability depends entirely on the location of the billboard. Rental prices can start from 10,000 rubles per week. The profit and payback period of the project are calculated based on the number of billboards that the company has at its disposal.
Business idea 37 – Opening a pancake shop
Minimum investment – 900,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening a small fast food enterprise specializing in making pancakes as the main dish on the menu. A hearty and inexpensive snack in Russian traditions can be a good replacement for the usual fast food. Hot pancakes are served in portions with tasty additions, original fillings and drinks. This market is at a growth stage, so this idea can become profitable and relevant.
Implementation of the idea:
The most optimal format for a pancake shop would be to organize a small eatery in an area rented in a shopping center with a stable flow of customers. In this case, you have to make a choice:
- open a pancake shop yourself;
- attract a franchise of a popular brand.
Both options have certain subtleties and positive aspects. For any chosen form, the main expenses will be: purchasing equipment for the kitchen and the trading process, decorating the dining area, and paying staff. With good traffic and an average bill of 200–300 rubles per visitor, daily revenue can start at 6,000 rubles. The payback time for such a project ranges from one to two years.
Business idea 38 – Opening a karaoke bar
Minimum costs – 1,000,000 rubles.
The essence of the business project – opening an entertainment establishment with professional equipment for karaoke performance by visitors. A fashionable way to spend leisure time in the company of friends is popular. The market for such entertainment services is experiencing stable, albeit small, growth. Regional entrepreneurs are especially interested in opening such vacation spots, where karaoke bars are an interesting and fresh form of family leisure.
Implementation of the idea:
The most optimal format would be a small cafe with 10–12 tables, which would offer visitors karaoke services, good cuisine and affordable prices. The main part of the costs at the opening stage is the purchase of high-quality equipment and installation, taking into account all acoustic requirements. The original design of the hall and an improvised stage will help create an interesting image.
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