Small business ideas

Ways to find a business idea

 Hobbies you are good at and skills you possess
 Look for customer problems and create products or services to solve those problems
 Things that people ask you for at work or in your personal life
 Things you want to learn about
 Look at the list below

Business ideas
Online business ideas
 Website developer
 Website maintenance service
 Website critique service
 Website usability consultant
 Mobile developer
 Blogger
 Stock photographer
 Custom illustrator
 Animators
 Writer or copywriter for promotional materials and websites
 Editor or proofreader
 Language translation service
 Virtual tech support
 Virtual assistant
 Customer service agent
 Software developer
 Marketing consultant
 Social media marketing consultant
 Researcher
 Online public relations
 Resume writing service
 Video producer
 Video editor
 Financial consultant
 Bookkeeping service
 Online newsletter service
 Lead generation service
 3D designer
 PowerPoint® presentation designers
 Logo designers
 Voice actors
 Vacation rental service

Food/beverage
 Restaurant
 Bakery
 Food truck
 Coffee/tea shop
 Juice bar
 Ice cream Shop

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Small business ideas
 Food delivery service
 Caterer

Personal services
 Landscaper – maintenance or design
 Cleaner
 Assistant
 Painter
 Handyman
 Plumber
 Electrician
 Event Planner
 Dog walker or animal trainer
 Pet grooming service
 Tailor or alteration/sewing business
 Financial planner
 Photographer
 Interior decorator
 Appliance maintenance
 Snow and ice removal
 Home energy auditor

Retail (physical or online)

 Store
 Plant nursery
 Florist
 Farm/farmer’s market/produce stand
 Art or crafts: jewelry, paintings, sculptures, clothing or accessories, etc.
 Hair salon
 Solar

Teaching or training
 Yoga, pilates or other exercise instructor
 Tutor
 Music lessons
 Day care

List your business ideas:

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