In a country like ours, there’s no shortage of brilliant young minds chasing after the opportunity of standing on their own two feet. With social media, anything is possible these days. Maybe sitting in front of a computer from 9-5 isn’t your cup of tea. If that’s the case, this article is for you. The main problem with young entrepreneurs is investment. Let’s look at some low cost business ideas to get yours booming in no time.
FREELANCER
Since social media is the easiest and most efficient way to spread word, everyone needs an online website. If writing is your jam, you can do content writing for various businesses. All you need is your laptop. Best part, you won’t have to spend a dime!
BLOGGER
Yes, there’s a difference between a freelancer and a blogger. A blogger has their own website and work for themselves rather than for others. Travel and food blogging are the most successful sub- categories. Add on a social media account on Instagram and Twitter and depending on your follower count, you get sponsors.
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
This is one of the most sought out jobs in 2022. With increase in Indie authors since COVID, most of them need a cover designer or website developer. If you know the basics of SEO ( Search Engine Optimisation) and Meta tags, you can also become a Personal Assistant for authors.
YOGA
INSTRUCTER
With all the stress from work and family, everyone needs ‘me’ time these days. Best way to cool off? Yoga. It has numerous benefits and everyone is starting to realise that. There’s a high demand in India for yoga instructors. If you know the advanced levels, you can start your own practice.
BAKING
CLASSES
Be rich or
poor, food is what unites the whole country. More than cooking, baking is what
captures the taste buds of teenagers these days. If you’re a pastry chef, you
can take online classes or make vlogs.
EVENT PLANNER
Every special occasion needs planning. Be it birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. Let’s face it- everyone is busy these days, not to mention lazy. If you have a knack for decorating, you can start your own business.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Speaking of special occasions, every one of those need a photographer because what better way to preserve memories? If you’re a talented photographer, all you need to invest in is a good camera and you’re all set.
CYBER SECURITY
If you’re one of those savvy tech nerds with black - rimmed glasses good in hacking, you can start your own company. With the increase in cyber crimes, this is another perfect opportunity to make money. The best part about this is that this can be a one-man job too.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the holy trinity, constantly change their algorithms. Businesses which depend on social media for profit will look to be at the top of the game with algorithms. If you can keep with trends, companies will pay you handsomely.
BEAUTY SALON
Who doesn’t want to look pretty? Even if you’re going to the nearby grocery store, we want to look our best. In these past five years, this retail business has had a very good profit margin. You can take on clients or start your own channel online.
PET CARE
CENTRE
Are you a pet whisperer? This is the perfect job for you. Pets are another member of families and deserve to be treated as such. With everyone having a 9-5 job, this is very advantageous. You can start small with two pets and grow on.
FASHION DESIGNING
If you’re a trendsetter, this is a very good industry in which you can make a name for yourself. If you live in high class areas, it’s even better. If you have a keen interest in clothes, you can start your own business with little investment.
TUTORING
You don’t even need to have a good degree for this job. Every parent wants their child to be the best. You can start with one or two subjects and improvise later. This is the perfect sit–at–home – job. If you’re a private person and don’t like people in your space, you can take up online tutoring,
TRAVEL SERVICES
Who doesn’t like travelling? Families from middle – class prefer going to tours with a small group. If you’re a free spirit, you can start your own tourist service. Old people services are booming these days. They love travelling and prefer to go on tours with other old people. You can make huge loads of money by offering many options like cruises and luxury travel. You can collaborate with other agencies for a sense of security. The best part is that you can also travel along with them!
CANDLE
MAKING
This is one of the most trending jobs since COVID. Colourful and fragrant candles are in demand. People like relaxing after a long day on a hot tub with candles around them. They offer a soothing presence. With little practice, you can master this art. You can also do Oil making or incense sticks with various fragrances for different purposes.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
If you can argue well, this can be a good job for you. Your convincing abilities need to be top – notch and you should be in the up of your game on latest properties in good locations. You will only have to invest in an office space. Having a good rapport with clients can pave your way up this field.
ORGANIC PRODUCT SELLER
Health is indeed wealth. Organic farming has come up in the past years. There’s always a demand for good quality fruits and vegetables. If you have a good knowledge on plant growth development, you can have tie ups with farmers or other retail shops to sell organic products.
TAKEAWAY JOINTS
This is one of those where seasons can change but you will never run out of customers. A full fledged restaurant is not necessary, you can have a simple menu with good quality food in affordable prices. Diners are a good idea. Even if it’s for something as simple as coffee, you can have variety and keep updating your menu for good business.
DAY CARE SERVICES
With female empowerment and working moms on the rise, the need for day care centres is also increasing. If patience is one of your virtues, you can start your own centre. Location is key, if you live in lively metropolitan cities, you can make good money out of this.
T - SHIRT BUSINESS
Flaunted by all age groups, this is another booming job opportunity. Teenagers these days like and prefer personalised clothes which represent them. If you’re good at designing, you only need to have an import hub and you’re good to go. You could also sell other personalised items like mugs, tote bags, phone cases and more.
INSURANCE AGENTS
With the
Finance market on the rise, this can be a full-time job now. We need insurance for almost
everything, if you have a good convincing power you can make the most of it.
There are very few qualifications to become an agent so it’s fairly easy to
climb the ranks in this field.
There are
several other low investment small businesses you can take up. As long as you
meet the qualifications and have a passion, you reach heights.