What business to start this year. Business ideas with minimal investment

Taking into account the unstable economic situation, businesses that require not the largest investments and can quickly pay for themselves are becoming relevant. The top successful projects, the income of which is several times higher than the initial investment and the peak of demand for which will be in 2017, was prepared by Ekaterina Soyak, CEO of EMTG.

1. Fixed price stores

During a crisis, such a business is beneficial, first of all, for entrepreneurs - with a fixed price for a product in a purchasing store, it usually costs no more than 10 rubles. Therefore, from one unit of goods you can get at least 500% revenue. An excellent example in this direction is the domestic chain of one-price stores Fix-Price. The company now operates more than 2,000 retail outlets throughout Russia, of which about 250 are open as franchises and are actively entering neighboring markets. Over the past 5 years, the number of fixed price stores in our country has increased by 1000%.

The route is actively developing in the domestic passenger transportation market and is in greatest demand in Moscow, which accounts for up to 65% of all orders. These companies traditionally do not advertise their reports, but informed sources indicate that in the capital region the turnover of taxi aggregators is 20 billion rubles. per month, while in Western countries they suffer billions of losses. Over the next two or three years, this business will remain promising in Russia, especially in Russian regions, where such concepts do not yet occupy leading positions, but have enormous potential for development.

Also becoming a very popular trend today are businesses that deliver ready-made food to your home - food constructors that allow you not only to eat a ready-made dish, but to prepare it yourself from the ingredients provided. This is a global trend. According to some estimates, by 2020 the turnover of this market will grow to $10 billion per year. Again, for now this service is gaining popularity in the capital, but over the next 2-3 years it will bring enormous profits to those who begin to develop this business in Russian cities with a population of over a million.

4. Catering franchises

Today, this is the only segment in public catering that demonstrates stable growth against the backdrop of the anemic state of the domestic economy. When located in locations with a large concentration of potential customers, the return on business with a properly organized process can be only 3–4 months. In 2017, not only restaurants will benefit, but also casual coffee shops, cafes offering coffee to go, and, of course, sports bars. This is also due to the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Opening a catering outlet under a franchise will bring income to the owner even after the end of the World Cup. Fast foods remain the most profitable; they are always in trend, since such enterprises do not require large investments, their products are available to the average consumer, who is now focused on an average bill of 500 rubles. All this guarantees stable profits for the owners.

5. Self-service car washes

Self-service car washes are becoming popular among car owners. About three dozen such car washes have already been opened in Moscow. Since 2014, this service has been in increasing demand, and manufacturers of equipment for such points can make good money. For example, to open a contactless car wash, you need to invest 13–15 million rubles, while the investment will pay off on average in 1.5–2 years, and the profit will be more than 10 million per year. That is, the profitability of the business area is 70%, which is very good.

6. Hotel business and consumer services enterprises

On the eve of the 18 World Cup, in the regions where it is being held, 2-3 star economy class hotels, small motels and various personal services enterprises - dry cleaners, mini-ateliers, etc. will be in demand. Also, against the backdrop of sporting events, fitness clubs, children's sections and other initiatives to maintain athletic shape will be in demand there. The fastest and most convenient way to organize this business in 1.5 years is to open it as a franchise. There is now a demand for such facilities in every Russian region, without exception, including Moscow. Russia has set a course for the development of mass domestic tourism, so investments made in hotels and dry cleaners will pay off quickly.

Over the past two years, they have experienced explosive development in the Russian entertainment market. The idea itself came from Asia, but the Russians have already overtaken their founders and occupy leading positions in this area. Russian businessmen have been selling their quest franchises abroad for several years now, where they are incredibly popular. Now in Moscow alone there are about 170 quest industry companies offering approximately 500 scenarios. There are 60 companies and almost 200 outlets in St. Petersburg.

The turnover of Russian companies is estimated at 20 billion rubles. in year. Despite the apparent dominance of quests, this industry is very dynamic - in Moscow alone, dozens of new facilities are opened every month, designed for an average of 2000–3000 visits. Investments in opening one room, depending on the demands of the public, can reach 50 million rubles, but the average price is 10 million rubles (in Moscow) and 2–3 million in the regions. In the next two to three years, this business as a whole in Russia and the CIS will only gain momentum.

Hello dear readers. Today we’ll talk about business during the 2019 crisis and share a small selection of current business ideas in unstable times of crisis. If you have your own ideas, we are waiting for them in the comments under the article.

How to open a business in a crisis

This is probably the main question for everyone who wants to make money during a crisis. Let's see what successful entrepreneurs say about this.

Founder and owner of Tinkoff Bank.

According to Oleg Tinkov, special attention in times of crisis should be paid to the medical sector and everything connected with it. With a reasonable approach, startups that are focused on the production of dietary supplements, medications, equipment for clinics and pharmacy chains can be profitable. Little competition and growing demand create ideal conditions for private medical institutions and the hospital sector.

In the absence of large initial investments, Oleg Tinkov advises paying attention to the promising market for developing applications for gadgets and online consulting. The businessman rightly believes that Russia is noticeably behind many world developments in the field of medicine and moving away from them by 15–20 years, and for beginners there are plenty of opportunities for copying.

Investments in medical development and R&D can provide good income in the future. The only problem is the high cost and long payback period of such business projects, and in Russia they are not used to doing this.

Founder and owner of such companies as Dymovskoye Sausage Production, Suzdal Ceramics, Respublika (a chain of bookstores) and Rubezh (cafes and restaurants).

The owner of a network of well-known companies believes that in these crisis conditions it is better to start business projects related to import substitution. An analysis of the trade market and customs statistics over the past few years will provide a clue. These may be some types of food products for which demand has been stable. He believes that the crisis situation has not changed either people or officials.

Vadim Dymov is convinced that it is possible to achieve financial heights by opening new projects in agriculture. As an option, he proposes to use state land shares in the Far East to grow soybeans, which can be exported to China. A risky but simple business can bring significant profits.

The businessman does not rule out achieving success by opening startups in the field of engineering logistics and components for assembling units. He claims that there are absolutely free niches for the development of medium and small businesses in small towns far from Moscow. Why not open a carpentry workshop to produce excellent domestic furniture? Suddenly? But it’s very nice to create and use something that’s your own, to raise your own brand.

Founder and owner of the Dodo Pizza chain of pizzerias.

According to Fyodor Ovchinnikov, the time of crisis is a period that is favorable for opening almost any business. After all, this crisis simply creates a new one from the usual coordinate system, and life continues to take its course. Only the rules of the game change, and it is not “what” that is important, but “how” to act in new conditions.

Fyodor Ovchinnikov is confident that Mercedes will be in demand during the crisis. The main thing is to find an optimal and competitive business model to win in modern conditions.

Fyodor Ovchinnikov suffered a serious setback early in his financial career. His first project to sell books turned out to be unprofitable and a failure, but only helped the businessman develop a new strategy. Now the entrepreneur approaches the beginning of each of his business as if there is a serious crisis in the yard. He immediately asks himself a reasonable question: “What will happen to his business project when everything gets bad, even if everything is good at this stage?” He rightly believes that it is precisely in these difficult and new times that a healthy and strong business can be formed in the country.

Founder and owner of the Expedition company.

According to entrepreneur Alexander Kravtsov, now is a great time for any new endeavors. Here it is important to invest your soul into a business project and maintain good spirits. If you don’t hide and don’t retreat, then everything can turn out to be an excellent and profitable business.

Alexander Kravtsov believes that there are no crises. Now there are a lot of markets that are losing money. But there are many enterprises simply overwhelmed with stable orders. For example, the only Russian company producing backpacks is working at full capacity.

The businessman believes that interesting and relevant topics for new business are food and tourism development.

It is better to become more active in those financial niches from which foreign investments have left. But he recommends being more careful with fixed expense items. Serious changes are taking place in the market in favor of the employer: many active and qualified specialists are being released who can be useful for new projects.

Alexander Kravtsov believes that a businessman in a crisis should become a cynic: not pay high rent, not pay inflated bonuses and not invest in dubious projects.

TOP - 15 business ideas during a crisis

Below we have collected 15 small business ideas during a crisis. This is not all that can be discovered in an unstable economic situation, so we will try to supplement the article. Including your ideas, which you will leave in the comments!

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Business idea No. 1 – Opening an online store

Preliminary costs- from 200,000 rubles.

The general essence of the proposed idea is the development and organization of an online store, sale of goods through the site, delivery to customers using a courier service or regular mail. The relevance of such a project is confirmed by numerous economic analyzes of the market. The service is increasingly in demand among middle-aged buyers, and the monthly growth of the market speaks of its prospects.

When planning to open an online store of women's or children's clothing, the owner faces the following costs:

• expenses for development and technical support for uninterrupted operation of the site;
• salary of administrator, courier;
• if necessary, renting a warehouse;
• transportation costs when purchasing goods.

The rent for the premises of a stationary store is replaced by the content of the website, the purchase of software, and advertising costs.

The average percentage of profitability of knitwear and clothing stores is at the level of 20-25%. If you invest more than 200,000 rubles in the purchase of goods, the monthly net profit can be from 40,000 rubles. By actively promoting an online store, analyzing the assortment and costs, you can pay for such a project in just 4-6 months.

Business idea No. 2 – Opening a street fast food

Preliminary cost of the project- 275,000 rubles.

The essence of the idea is to open a small retail outlet for the production and sale of a certain type of snacks and drinks to consumers. Unlike the usual shawarma and hot dogs, the project proposes to develop an assortment based on sandwiches with nutritious and tasty fillings, classic or closed sandwiches. The relevance of the idea lies in the constant demand for fast food products. During a crisis, people go to restaurants less often and increasingly prefer quick-to-cook and inexpensive street food.

It is better to open such a stationary point in places with a large flow of people: near metro stations or bus stops, shopping malls, higher educational institutions. Main costs:

• rental of a trading place;
• purchasing a stall, tent or trailer;
• purchase of heating and refrigeration display cases, equipment for work.

If we base the calculation of approximate income on daily turnover of around 8,000 rubles, then we can talk about average monthly revenue of 240,000 rubles. With a profitability of 30% included in the price, such street fast food will pay for itself in 5 months. You can increase the influx of customers by adding dishes with non-standard ingredients, offers for vegetarians or healthy food connoisseurs who have difficulty finding a decent catering outlet.

Business idea No. 3 – Opening a pancake cafe on wheels

Initial investment- 400,000 rubles.

The business idea is based on equipping a pancake baking station, organizing the production of special fillings, and selling this original fast food to the buyer. There are many companies on the market offering a tasty product, so competition in the sector is high. By relying on non-standard products for fillings, beautiful presentation, excellent taste, you can get a stable profit and regular customers.

To organize the process, it is better to choose a mobile point that can be moved when changing the place of trade, transported to participate in events and public holidays. Its equipment will be the main cost item for opening a pancake cafe.

Successful development of production is possible in the case of:

• a wide range of interesting fillings;
• staff professionalism;
• choosing the right location.

In most such enterprises, the markup level is 80-100%, which completely covers utility bills, all costs and provides a stable profit. We can talk about complete self-sufficiency only after a few months due to the initially low cost of this product and strong competition.

Business idea No. 4 – Bakery and confectionery

Approximate investment amount– 1,000,000 rubles.

It is worth noting that people will always want to eat, in connection with this, opening a catering business during a crisis period becomes relevant, even when not everything is in order with the economy in the country. Small companies combining the functions of a bakery and a store are gaining popularity in large cities. An interesting assortment and a pleasant homely atmosphere can attract buyers with different income levels. The essence of this idea is the design and opening of a fully equipped enterprise that is engaged in baking and selling bakery and confectionery products to consumers.

To locate a bakery and pastry shop, you must carefully select a place with good traffic. Ideally, if there is a shopping center, bus stop or office block nearby. The project can be developed in two directions:

• a simple bakery and confectionery with a sales area;
• bakery and pastry shop with a small cafeteria for visitors.

The first option is more economical in terms of investment and requires less time spent on organization. With a good location, the bakery can serve 300–800 visitors per day, each of whom will make a purchase in the amount of 200–400 rubles. The approximate profitability of a small enterprise without a cafeteria is 20%. With such volumes of trade, the costs of opening a bakery and confectionery will pay off in less than 10 - 12 months.

Business Idea No. 5 – Opening an outsourcing company

Minimum investment– 550,000 rubles.

The essence of such a project is the creation of an outsourcing company that provides various services to third parties for a fee. As your main specialization, you can choose accounting or legal support for business, solving financial or IT issues, or creating an external call center to work with orders. The market for such outsourcing companies is just emerging, making the business project relevant. During a crisis, many companies reduce staff and it is more profitable for them to outsource tasks.

To organize and start work, it is necessary to solve two specific tasks:

• renting a convenient office space in the central part of the city;
• recruiting real professionals in the chosen field.

In addition to the initial costs of renting and decorating an office, it is necessary to invest part of the funds in advertising and maintaining life in the first months of formation. Work with clients is carried out on the basis of a special agreement. The cost of services is calculated individually for each work situation. Great attention must be paid to the quality and completeness of the work. This will help in attracting regular customers and increasing the profitability of the outsourcing company.

Business idea No. 6 – Opening a canteen

Minimum investment– 1,000,000 rubles.

The essence of the project is the opening of a small catering establishment in the format of a city canteen. Its services will be in demand among people with different incomes: students, pensioners, business travelers. Such budget canteens have a stable demand and show low competition even in large cities.

After choosing the work format, you should decide on the premises. It must fully meet certain technical requirements. The best option would be to rent a former catering establishment or a spacious hall near a train station, higher educational institutions, or shopping malls.

The main cost items may be:

• refurbishment of premises for visitors;
• purchase of kitchen and commercial equipment;
• training and maintenance of the team.

It is considered optimal to accommodate up to 50 visitors at a time. Workload varies depending on the time of the working day. The average is a traffic rate of 50-60% with a check for 200-300 rubles. The daily income of a canteen with such a volume starts from 25,000 rubles. Taking into account all the overhead costs and the cost of renting the premises, such a “delicious” business project can pay for itself in just a year of stable operation.

Business idea No. 7 – Business in the production of frame houses

Minimum investment– 500,000 rubles.

The essence of such a project is the development and implementation of a business idea for the turnkey construction of frame houses. The purchase of small wooden houses is in demand among the middle class, which seeks to move closer to nature outside the city. Construction work from foundation to turnkey delivery does not exceed several months. The affordable cost of materials makes frame houses a good investment.

To implement the project, it will be necessary to open several offices in different areas that will accept orders and enter into contracts for the sale of finished objects. At the first stage, the main investments will be:

• training and wages for construction crews;
• maintaining staff in the office;
• advertising expenses;
• purchasing the necessary tool kits.

The level of profitability is calculated based on the cost of materials spent on the object. On average, one meter of living space costs 30–40 thousand rubles. You can sell it at a price of 70 thousand rubles, receiving a net profit after the sale of a cottage or townhouse in the amount of up to 2 million rubles. Such a business can become profitable and generate a stable income, paying off after two completed projects.

Business idea No. 8 – Opening an economy class hair salon

Amount of capital investments- over 300,000 rubles.

The essence of the business idea is to open a small hairdressing salon that provides a full range of necessary services at affordable prices. Such a project will be relevant in large and medium-sized cities due to the constant demand of the population of different ages and incomes. By providing quality service at prices affordable for most clients, you can create a project with a stable income.

The main amount of costs falls on the purchase of specialized furniture, work equipment and cosmetics, design and equipment of the hairdressing salon. Good cross-country ability is ensured by its opening in a densely populated residential area near a bus stop and shopping centers. To get additional profit you can:

• use leasing of workplaces instead of hired personnel;
• invite representatives of related professions to sublease to increase the flow of clients (manicurists, makeup artists).

With an average bill for a service of 250 rubles and servicing at least 16 visitors per shift, the return on investment period is planned to be up to 18 months. Expanding the list of services, holding promotions and self-promotion will help improve results, guaranteeing a profitability of 29%.

Business idea No. 9 – Opening a pharmacy

Preliminary costs- from 500,000 rubles.

The essence of the idea is the wholesale purchase of a wide range of medicines and the organization of a stationary pharmacy to sell these medicines to the population at retail. Given the high demand for this type of product, even with the existing level of competition, the project can be a very profitable financial idea.

Good and stable profits in this area of ​​​​business depend on the pricing policy, the choice of the most stable suppliers and location. A small pharmacy operating as a discounter will be in stable demand among the population of the residential area. Its opening is optimal near metro stations, a transport stop or a grocery supermarket.

To implement the project you will need:

• specially converted non-residential premises;
• personnel with appropriate education;
• concluding contracts with trusted suppliers.

The profitability of a pharmacy is directly proportional to the turnover of medicines. Taking into account the specifics of the legislation, entrepreneurs set high markups for some groups of drugs. Additional income comes from the sale of medical equipment, hygiene items, and baby food.

Business idea No. 10 – Opening a children's consignment store

Estimated investments- 300,000 rubles.

The general essence of the idea is the organization of a small store to accept goods for sale from customers for the purpose of subsequent resale, taking into account a certain commission to the seller. This area of ​​activity is rapidly growing. High-quality children's products are in high demand, especially in conditions of tough financial austerity in many young families.

The main cost is to rent a small space, renovate it and equip it with retail equipment, furniture and stands. The project does not require purchasing items from wholesale warehouses, but an important component is constant advertising to attract potential buyers and sellers.

It is better to open a store in a densely populated area, near grocery supermarkets or children's clinics. Requires small investments:

• colorful facade design;
• content of the website or groups on social networks;
• staff salaries.

For such a project, economists consider a profitability level of 12-15% to be good. With a daily turnover of 15,000 rubles, the monthly net profit minus all expenses can be 30,000 rubles. Savings can be achieved by making such an enterprise a family business and not hiring outside employees.

Business idea No. 11 – Opening training courses

The relevance of this idea lies in the fact that parents will not save on children even during an economic downturn. Private schools for studying foreign languages ​​or preparing children for the Unified State Exam may not be affordable for some parents during a crisis, but budget private courses (individual or in a small group) are quite possible.

Estimated investments depend on the scale of the business. You can purchase all the necessary interactive training tools and organize training courses at home or rent office space by the hour. The remaining costs will go to advertising: in social media. networks, on message boards, newspapers, etc.

Business Idea No. 12 – Farm Products

During a crisis, many products in large supermarkets rise in price. During this period, the sale of farm products directly from the farmer becomes especially relevant. Having received all the necessary documents, you can organize a stationary point at the market or a mobile sale of: milk, eggs, cottage cheese, pork, beef, poultry, etc.

Initial costs will depend on the scale of the business organization. You may need to purchase a special tank for transporting milk, rent a sales pavilion, or hire a salesperson and driver. In addition, you can develop an individual design for your company, including the cost of branded stickers for cars and products.

Business idea No. 13 – “Everything at one price” store

Estimated investments- 700,000 rubles.

It is worth noting that all the stores in this area on the market “rose” precisely during the crisis. In pursuit of a good price, people strive to save as much as possible, increasingly visiting stores with a fixed price. The assortment will depend on your preferences, from inexpensive products to household supplies.

You can purchase a franchise or open a store yourself. In any case, the essence will be similar. Costs will go to:

• rental of premises;
• purchase of commercial equipment;
• first batch of goods;
• hiring employees.

As in any business, do not forget about the successful location of the retail outlet: a busy street, a walkable area.

As a supplier, you can consider purchasing goods from China.

Business idea No. 14 – Manufacturing business or import substitution

Import substitution- a key point in organizing a business during an economic downturn. In addition, state policy is entirely directed in this direction. There are many grants and third-party investments in organizing production in our country. This may be new to some, but goods can be transported not only from China, but also to China! Many food products there have a high price, and if the supply is properly organized, we can talk about a promising business.

In addition, during a crisis, imported products increase in price due to currency fluctuations. In this regard, the demand for domestic goods with stable, reasonable prices is increasing. This forms the basis for organizing a manufacturing business.

This may include agricultural products(honey, nuts, meat, milk, cheeses, etc.), textile production, conservation(fish, porridge, vegetables, etc.), fresh vegetables and fruits and much more.

Business idea No. 15 – Home-based beauty salon

Estimated investments - 30 000.

The popularization of masters who will come to your home and prepare you for important events has become relevant precisely during the crisis. Beauty salons do not reduce prices for their services, but private hairdressers, makeup artists, and manicurists charge much less money, and they do not have to share with the owner and pay rent.

All initial costs will go towards taking special courses, purchasing the necessary equipment and advertising. To prepare a portfolio, you can try your skills on close relatives and friends.

Conclusion

Now you know how to open a business in a crisis. These are not step-by-step instructions, just ideas. We will be happy to discuss with you in the comments the issues of small business in times of crisis and are waiting for your ideas that, in your opinion, can be started in Russia during the crisis.

And also take a look at the section -. There you will find even more collections of articles with business ideas.

Hello, dear friends! You are welcomed by entrepreneurs and authors of the business magazine HiterBober.ru Alexander Berezhnov and Vitaly Tsyganok.

We are often asked what business to start with minimal investment; we are asked to recommend a working business idea.

After studying the article, you will learn:

• how to choose the right business idea specifically for your situation;
• why most good ideas today no longer work;
• what business idea we chose and why;

Make yourself comfortable, we're starting.

Content

1. What business ideas with minimal investment work in 2017
2. Why many business ideas fail at the start
3. How to choose the right business idea - tips for beginners
4. Ideas for business with minimal investment - TOP 15 best business ideas
   • Business idea 4. Organization of a “husband for an hour” service
   • Business idea 5. Freight transportation
5. Business ideas for a small town
   • Business idea 9. Tutoring
6. Business ideas at home
   • Business idea 15. Home atelier - sewing and repairing clothes
7. A real example of a successful business idea for creating a profitable website HeatherBober.ru (our experience)
8. 3 legendary business ideas that changed the world
9. Conclusion

1. What business ideas with minimal investment work in 2017

A business idea is the basis of any profitable business. There are commercial ideas that have brought millions in profits to their creators and continue to work for them to this day. These people started their business from scratch, having only a great desire to achieve success. We talked in detail about how to start your business from scratch in one of the popular articles on our website.

Business ideas for beginning entrepreneurs do not have to be brilliant insights (although this option is also suitable): it is enough to use ready-made solutions and just start working according to a certain scheme.

In this article we offer business ideas with minimal investment for residents of a metropolis, small town, or village.

Below you will find projects for women, men, students and retirees.

Some business ideas involve working from home, others require having your own production facility or at least a car.

Even in 2017, when some businessmen cease commercial activities due to a sharp decline in demand, there are niches that, with the right approach, can bring good income.

Business niches relevant in 2017:

• earning income via the Internet. (read our article working on the Internet at home without investment);
• provision of various services to the population;
• training and consulting;
• resale of goods through electronic bulletin boards;
• production of handmade products to order.

All the business ideas described in the article are different, but they have one thing in common: the absence of large investments at the initial stage.

The amounts that will be spent to open a business vary from 100 to 15,000 rubles ($5-$300).

Agree, almost anyone can find such funds.

At first, the idea of ​​starting your own business with minimal investment (or no investment at all) seems unrealistic. To be sure, just read our article on how to open a business without investment.

However, there are many examples where people managed to achieve stable material well-being literally from scratch. These people just brought their original and cost-effective ideas to life.

2. Why many business ideas fail at the start

The main reasons for failure in a newly created business are, as a rule, organizational in nature.

In other words, you must have a business plan (we have already described in detail how to create a business plan) - a step-by-step guide to action. No matter how small the initial capital may be, it must be spent strictly for its intended purpose. If the money runs out at the start, this means that a strategic mistake was made.

The most common reasons for the failure of novice entrepreneurs:

1. Lack of customer focus. You need to interest your potential client. When starting a business, even a very original and new one, think about how to convey its exclusivity to other people.
2. Mistakes in cash flow management. Financial illiteracy, abuse of loans and inability to properly allocate available resources ruined the lion's share of young projects.
3. Lack of purpose. If your business idea doesn't have a clear goal, it will either not work at all or will stall in the process of bringing it to life. Decide what level of income you want to achieve and what you will do with the initial profits. The best option is to put them into action.
4. Lack of competent leadership. If more than 1 person is involved in a business, there must be someone who makes decisions.
5. Procrastination is postponing important business steps until later. Act immediately and start with the main thing!
6. Excessive caution. Unjustified risk will also not bring benefits, but fear is even more unprofitable for the development of a profitable enterprise. If you constantly wait for the perfect moment to implement your idea, you can spend years waiting for it. As one humorous and at the same time lifelike phrase says: “If you look at a girl for a long time, you can see how she gets married.” This applies to those who hesitate and miss out on a good opportunity because of it.
7. Lack of persistence. For some aspiring entrepreneurs, the first failure immediately unsettles them. Such people say “it didn’t work” and step aside. This is the wrong strategy. To ensure the viability of an idea, you need to test it several times - the more, the better. But this needs to be done wisely, constantly refining and adjusting the chosen direction. We repeat, by adjusting, and not just doing the same thing in the same way.

If a person repeatedly repeats the same actions, expecting to get different results, then he can be called insane.

Albert Einstein

And you shouldn’t expect instant returns even from what you think is the most brilliant business plan. Remember that only the most patient and persistent achieve success.

The main criterion when choosing a business idea is personal interest in any direction. Ideally, you need to make money from what you love and what you really understand.

In our opinion, a 100% successful business idea in 2017 must meet the following criteria:

1. Be based on what you love. Even the great Steve Jobs said that it is impossible to achieve great results by doing something you don’t like. Because you will quickly leave him if difficult times come, and they will definitely come.
2. The idea must be in demand by the market. You may really love cross-stitching or learning the language of the Tumba-Yumba tribe, but these activities are unlikely to bring you much income. Even if people are interested in these areas, the amount of money in these market niches is very small. Even without deep analysis this can be understood. In other words, with the same labor costs and talents, it will be much easier for you to earn money by selling real estate, building materials or cars than hats for hamsters, thimbles or decorative fly swatters.
3. Contain unique advantages. If you are choosing a niche or business idea for a future project and do not know how exactly you will stand out from your competitors, then such an idea is unlikely to bring a good financial result. Be sure to think about your competitive advantages. They can be price-based, for example, if you were able to reduce costs by finding a very profitable supplier. Your unique advantages can also be strategic, for example, if you endow your product (service) with unique consumer qualities.
4. A business idea must comply with legal, moral and ethical standards. You can earn a lot quickly and a lot, but you should think about whether this earnings will be fair. This is a fundamentally important condition when choosing a direction in business. If you don’t want to wake up at night from the police coming to your house or hear unflattering words addressed to you from clients, only engage in honest ways of earning money. Don't spoil your karma and sleep peacefully at night. Although, there are definitely people who are not embarrassed by anything. But this is their choice and everyone will ultimately be rewarded according to their deeds.

Education or work experience in a particular field can provide significant assistance. For example, a plumber can open an online store of plumbing products.

If you enjoy meeting new people, get into the organization business. Conversely, if interacting with people makes you feel uncomfortable and you feel better alone, start a home business - say, sewing and repairing clothes or technical translations.

Sometimes having a hobby helps to start a business. For example, people who deal with aquarium fish can turn their hobby into a source of income - start breeding fish (algae, plankton) for sale.

We can give some more specific advice to beginners:

• You shouldn’t take out a large loan from a bank to start a business, especially if you don’t have other sources of permanent income (it’s better to borrow from relatives if you absolutely don’t have your own funds) and if you clearly decide that you need funds to start your own business, then definitely study our article “Where to get money”;
• start small: set specific tasks for yourself and complete them consistently;
• if your business is not related to the Internet, but is focused on a local area, think about whether the level of income of potential consumers is sufficient for your business to work (in other words, it is hardly worth opening a luxury clothing store in a village with a population of 5,000 people).

And most importantly, don’t be upset if the project doesn’t work: it didn’t work now, it will definitely work out on the next try. Experience in entrepreneurial activity is much more important than having start-up capital.

4. Ideas for business with minimal investment - TOP 15 best business ideas

And now specific ideas for those who want to start working for themselves and making a profit today. Let’s say right away that you also need to be able to use ready-made projects and ideas. Each option must be considered and compared with specific realities.

If you have little experience in business or are just about to open your own business, use our selection of business ideas for beginners.

Business idea 1. Reselling things on Avito

Avito is the most popular free classifieds site in Russia. Thousands of purchase and sale transactions are made here every day: some people buy the goods they need, others successfully sell this product.

Where big money circulates, intermediaries are needed. It is not at all necessary to sell your own things: you can search for buyers and sell them other people’s things, and at the same time receive good interest for your services.

Why is this relevant? Many people want to sell something they don't need, but don't know how to do it or don't have enough time to do it. In addition, there are sites where you can purchase goods cheaply in bulk, and then sell them at retail at a price that is favorable to you.

If you want to understand thoroughly how to make a profit on Avito and even build a business on it, check out our article “How to make money on Avito.”

In fact, most stores are engaged in intermediary activities. In this case, you will not need to pay money for renting a warehouse or retail space: all your activities will take place on the Internet.

You will also have to organize the delivery of goods to the client - but for this there are already proven schemes: you can use the services of the post office or a delivery service. If things go well, you can think about creating your own online store.

Business idea 2. Organizing a holiday agency

Organizing your own agency for holding holidays and events is one of the easiest ways to open your own business. People celebrate and will always celebrate birthdays, corporate parties and weddings, despite crises and other disasters.

Your task is to help them organize a holiday. You can specialize exclusively in children's parties: the children's audience is less demanding, and it is easier to amuse a child than an adult.

The holiday agency sells services that cannot be touched with your hands, so the main criterion is professionalism. First, you need to hold 5-10 events at a high level, after which you will definitely be noticed and recommended to your friends. The presence of advertising on the Internet and the media will not hurt, but the benefits of word of mouth should not be neglected. Satisfied clients will recommend you to each other.

Business idea 3. Advertising agency as a business for beginners

A small advertising agency can consist of 2-3 people and does not require large investments at the initial stage. All you need is creative ideas for advertising and a decent level of knowledge of the basics of computer design.

Our good friend Evgeniy Korobko opened his own advertising agency from scratch and is now successfully developing it. Zhenya quit his job when the income from his small advertising business exceeded his salary.

To begin with, an advertising agency office can be organized at home: it doesn’t matter where exactly you receive and implement requests from clients. All the initial capital that you have can be entirely invested in advertising for your advertising agency (no matter how paradoxical it may sound): the very first normal orders will more than recoup the money spent.

It is better not to skimp on the means of production - a computer, a scanner, a printer - all equipment should be the most modern. It is not necessary to create a full-fledged staff: now there are plenty of free artists (freelancers) who will design an advertising layout or create a corporate identity for a minimal fee. At the final stage, the main thing is to search for orders.

Again, if you use the World Wide Web wisely, there will be no shortage of clientele.

Experts in this matter believe that the most profitable branch of advertising is creative: the creation of original ideas, slogans, logos, layouts and banners. You can set prices for your services yourself. The main indicator of success is a stable increase in the cost of the information product you create and the number of its sales over a period, for example, per month.

Business idea 4. Organization of a “husband for an hour” service

The “Husband for an Hour” service is especially in demand in medium-sized and large cities, where there is a large number of busy people, and even men, not to mention women, will find it useful to use the services of private handymen.

No initial investment - only advertising. The main condition is professionalism. Do you know how to quickly install a switch, fix a faucet, or repair household appliances, wiring and plumbing? Then this is your business.

It is better, of course, to have your own car in order to arrive when called as quickly as possible.

If you are a good organizer, you don’t have to deal with household repair work directly, but rather coordinate it. It is necessary to organize a network of employees (narrow specialists in a particular field) and distribute calls among them, taking into account the specifics of the work and territorial criteria.

Specialists of such a service can be both generalists and specialists in a certain field: electrical, plumbing, finishing work.

One of our friends, his name is Evgeniy, opened such a service in the city of Stavropol, at first he worked on his own, then he began to hire people. Now he has a popular and sustainable business.

Business idea 5. Freight transportation

Organization of cargo transportation is a promising direction, since the need for such services is constantly growing. This is due, among other things, to the development of Internet commerce. Goods purchased by customers need to be delivered, preferably as soon as possible.

To start, you can open a small transportation agency in your hometown. You don't even need to have your own fleet of cars to carry out the cargo transportation itself. It is enough to find clients for your services and agree with car owners on the price of the transportation itself.

In this way, you organize your own dispatch service, which, as an intermediary, makes money by reselling applications from the consumer (a person or company that wants to transfer goods) to the contractor (the owner of the vehicle).

We know a guy, his name is Denis, who first worked as a hired gazelle driver for a year, and then bought his own gazelle and started making money on it. Now, 4 years later, he has almost 20 cars, which he gradually took out on credit and hired the same hired drivers to drive them.

How Denis’s cargo transportation scheme works in numbers

Let's look at the example of one car that was taken out on credit.

The loan payment per month is 15,000 rubles + 25,000 rubles driver’s salary + fuel and lubricants and depreciation 12,000 rubles.

Total: costs per car: 62,000 rubles per month.

Revenue from one car at an hourly cost of 400 rubles, per day with a 10-hour working day and an average vehicle load of 7 hours a day 25 days a week is 400 * 7 * 25 = 70,000 rubles.

It turns out that the profit is equal to: REVENUE 70,000 rubles minus COSTS 62,000 rubles = 8,000 rubles.

*All calculations here are taken as approximate and may not reflect the full picture regarding the specifics of this business.

Let us repeat, this final profit figure is obtained if you took out the car on credit.

The profit will be either minimal or almost zero. After the loan for the car is paid off and it becomes your full property, the profitability (profit) from this transport unit will increase significantly.

The opportunities for growth in this area are unlimited.

2) Business ideas for a small town

Business ideas for a small city have their own specifics. You can make money in small towns using the simplest and most popular things. But what if the population of your city is from 10,000 to 100,000 people? The answer is below.

Business idea 6. Breeding and selling animals

If you are the owner of a private home and love the animal world, you can start breeding animals for sale. First, of course, you need to decide what kind of animals you will breed - guinea pigs, dogs, cats, newts, hamsters. The main criterion is the availability of a market for sale. By the way, purebred dogs and cats with good pedigree cost tens of thousands of rubles.

Organizing a home nursery as a business is a good idea to start in a small town or even a village.

If you take a broader view and obtain the appropriate knowledge (education) and documents, you can grow into a veterinary clinic and, at a minimum, open a store selling food and related products for pets.

You can also raise rabbits at home. They multiply quite quickly and sell well.

Depending on the size and breed, the price of a live rabbit ranges from 800 rubles ($15) to 4,500 rubles ($65).

If everyone in your city loves boxer dogs, do business with them. Of course, the matter requires a preliminary study of all the nuances. It is advisable to talk to your veterinarian about the most common problems when breeding animals of a particular breed.

Business idea 7. Shoe repair and key making

In many cities, including small ones, there are shoe repair centers. If you don’t mind working with your hands and doing adhesive stitching, stuffing heels and replacing zippers on women’s boots, then you can easily organize such a point in your locality. All you need for this is a room of 5 square meters, a couple of shelves, tools and the ability to engage in this type of activity.

Also, do not forget to officially register as an individual entrepreneur so as not to have problems with the authorities. It’s easy to become an individual entrepreneur; to do this, read our article “how to open an individual entrepreneur.”

Shoe repair and key making businesses are often combined into one location due to the similarity of operating conditions.

And if there is a crisis in the country, then this will only benefit you. In such conditions, people spend less on new shoes and prefer to repair old ones, if possible. If you know how and love to work with your hands and want to be your own boss, this business is for you.

Business idea 8. Private cosmetologist (hairdresser, makeup artist)

To provide the services of a makeup artist, hairdresser, skin, nail and body care specialist, it is not necessary to rent a room and open a SPA salon with expensive equipment and many employees.

You can cut people's hair and do makeup at home - the main thing is that you know how to provide these services efficiently. Many women prefer to use the services of a home (almost personal) hairdresser - and the cooperation sometimes lasts for years.

Having developed a client base, you can have a constant income, without exaggeration, throughout your life. After all, this service is required by your clients at certain intervals.

Working from home as a private beauty specialist, you can provide the following services:

• hair cutting and coloring;
• manicure;
• pedicure;
• wedding hairstyle and makeup;
• sale of related products (shampoos, gels, varnishes).

Working as a private master, you can become a full-fledged stylist in the future or open your own beauty studio.

Business idea 9. Tutoring

Good tutors are worth their weight in gold for many students and schoolchildren. This private education services business is suitable for professionals in any field.

Services of this kind are especially in demand during the season before entering universities.

How do clients find out about you? You can advertise in the local newspaper, on television, or via the Internet. And the best way to find clients is by communicating directly with students. For example, most teachers in schools work as tutors before graduating from school (graduation class) or vice versa, before entering an educational institution in preparation for entrance exams.

A good tutor earns good money per hour: you can work from home or remotely via Skype. In this case, your client market is unlimited. We will tell you more about making money using Skype below in the article.

Private lessons do not necessarily mean teaching science. You can teach people to play the guitar, cross-stitch, and weave beaded bracelets. If you can do something very well, why not teach it to others for an appropriate reward?

Business idea 10. Opening a canteen

This business idea is relevant not only in 2017, but at all times.

In small towns, as a rule, there are interruptions in catering establishments. Opening a canteen where the food is tasty and home-style will help resolve this issue to the benefit of the owner and clients. It is not necessary to immediately open a large dining room with 50-100 seats: for starters, 5 cozy tables are enough.

The main thing is to maintain your brand and cook truly delicious food. An activity such as individual entrepreneurship is registered - the only initial costs are: rent of premises, purchase of products. Analysts believe that this market segment in small cities is very profitable, especially if you have reliable staff and thoughtful services.

In any city, even a small one, there will be people who want to eat a tasty meal for reasonable money, a full meal with first and second, and not run around the shops in the hope of quickly “grabbing” something edible.

Such a business idea will be in demand both in large and small cities, where well-known public catering chains are practically not represented, and this will reduce competition for you.

3) Business ideas at home

In this section, we have prepared ideas for those who want to work independently without leaving home. Now the idea of ​​a home business, including making money on the Internet, is gaining popularity every day.

Business idea 11. Making crafts at home (hand-made)

If you know how to make dolls, funny animals, wood products that children like and more, organize a hand-made business at home and sell your products through the same Avito or a specialized website. Hundreds of people are already doing this and making a profit.

Once we interviewed a girl who earns money in this way and lives with us in the city of Stavropol. And it all started as a hobby. To learn more about how to turn your creative talents into real money, read “How to make money on handicrafts” - an interview with Anna Belan, founder of the creative studio “SUZORAMI”.

Exclusiveness has always been valued, and if you really put your heart into creating crafts at home, you can earn several thousand dollars and at the same time teach other people this craft for money.

Business idea 12. Opening a home web studio

The latest Internet technologies will bring stable profits if you use them correctly. Do you have experience in creating websites, Internet applications, or do you know how to competently promote network resources in search engines? If yes, then you should create your own web studio.

The population's need to create their own Internet platforms is constantly growing - why not take advantage of this demand? By opening your own web studio, you will work exclusively for yourself and, moreover, do what you love.

We ourselves have been creating websites for about 3 years and wrote a detailed article on how to make money by creating custom websites.

By starting this business at home, over time you can expand the enterprise and become the head of your own IT company, and entrust the creation of websites, online stores and sales pages to freelancers or full-time employees.

Business idea 13. Training and consultations via Skype

The Internet has destroyed borders between states and distances between cities. Now you can teach others without leaving your home. Skype and other methods of Internet communication allow you to give lessons and consultations regardless of location.

Using Skype you can carry out the following types of commercial activities:

• teach foreign languages ​​to everyone (if you are a specialist, of course);
• provide legal advice;
• consult clients as a psychologist or psychotherapist;
• teach people entrepreneurship;
• fortune telling, making horoscopes.

The opportunity to study at a distance is beneficial for the teacher and the student - no one wants to waste time and money on travel. Any skills and knowledge are now within walking distance - 20 years ago one could only dream of such opportunities.

Nowadays, working on the Internet, including using Skype, has become a very popular area. If you have competencies that can be sold remotely, you can travel and work at the same time. And this lifestyle is the dream of millions of people around the world.

Business idea 14. Creating a profitable website on the Internet

This is one of the most profitable and promising business ideas of 2017, the relevance of which will only grow in the coming years. Having your own website is a great opportunity to generate regular income automatically. To understand how this works, read our article “how to create passive income.”

If your online resource is popular and is well promoted in search engines, then simply by placing contextual advertising and banners on it, you can have a stable and quite considerable profit.

We have already written above that our website HeatherBoyor.ru is a prime example of such a profitable site.

If you are truly passionate about information technology, then creating your own website (blog) can become for you both an additional source of income and a main one.

Your visited site will simultaneously solve several problems for you:

• build your personal brand and expert status in any niche;
• bring you profit on a regular basis as a store, cafe or other offline business;
• motivate you to learn, develop and learn new things;
• develop talents in various areas: copywriting, management, marketing, negotiations (when working with advertisers).

If you are interested in the topic of creating a website in order to make money on it, leave comments on the article with your questions.

Business idea 15. Home atelier - sewing and repairing clothes

Sewing and repairing clothes at home, like shoe repair, can become your home business during a crisis.

If it is not possible to purchase an expensive item in a boutique, why not alter or repair used clothes at a lower price? There is no need to pay rent for a home studio: you just need to advertise your business.

We have a friend who works from home and sews dresses, including wedding ones, and earns more than the average salary in our city.

To open a home studio, you only need your skills, a sewing machine and a desire to work.

This concludes our list of popular business ideas. We will be glad if you choose the one that suits you and build your successful business on its basis.

5. A real example of a successful business idea (our experience)

We won’t go far, an original and successful business idea is our website HeatherBober.ru, which you are on now.

We created it from scratch: from the idea and name to automatic profit generation.

Now we will not go into details and will give only some numbers.

Characteristics of the business magazine HiterBober.ru for January 2017:

How this business idea was born, how much profit the project (startup) now brings, and what types of advertising it earns from, you can learn from our article about making money from advertising on the Internet.

6. 3 legendary business ideas that changed the world

The 3 business projects below most effectively and clearly show how an original idea that seemed to be on the surface can work:

1. Amazon.com. The creation by American entrepreneur Jeffrey Bezos of the virtual online store Amazon, in the image and likeness of which hundreds of other chain stores now operate, has changed the idea of ​​online sales. Like many successful companies today, Amazon was located in a garage. Its founder attracted talented programmers from Silicon Valley to create the project and, thanks to his entrepreneurial talent and focus on customer needs, became one of the greatest businessmen in history. If you are considering opening a store on the Internet as a business idea, then study our article “how to open your own online store” - this is step-by-step instructions from practitioners of the business.
2. Electronic games company Atari. The creation of the first electronic game and video game manufacturing company, Atari, by Nolan Bushnell in 1972 marked the beginning of this mass industry. Nowadays, electronic games have taken over the world. WarCraft, Counter-Strike, Quake, Heroes, StarCraft, World of Tanks and many other currently popular computer games owe their origin to those now distant times when personal computers were just a big dream of mankind.
3. Making diapers. In the mid-20th century, Victor Mills, an employee of Procter & Gamble, invented the now world-famous consumer product disposable diaper, thereby producing a real revolution in the consumer goods market. Now this product seems so ordinary to millions of families. But in the distant 60s of the last century it was something like a human flight into space. Now, thanks to the well-known Pampers brand, all diapers have come to be called “diapers,” although this is only the name of the brand, and not the product itself.

In fact, there are many more than three legendary business ideas that changed the world. Hundreds and even thousands of people have used their talent, intelligence and imagination to make the world as we know it.

Analyze your abilities and talents, find what you like to do. Maybe the next person to change the world is you!

7. Conclusion

Dear friend, we have told you about the most popular and proven business ideas. Perhaps you have your own original project that will allow you to make money in an even more productive and simple way than those described in the article.

Finally, be sure to watch the video from the Moscow 24 channel about what business ideas and how much entrepreneurial people earn today:

Good luck in your business and profitable startups!

What business ideas seem attractive to you and why? Leave your opinions and share your experiences in the comments.

To get a high income, it is not necessary to invest several million rubles in a business. Even with minimal expenses you can organize a profitable business.

In the article, we have prepared examples of profitable businesses with minimal investments, relevant for Moscow and other Russian cities.

The most profitable business with minimal investment: what is profitable in 2017

Analysts note positive trends in the development of Russian business. It is expected that pre-crisis market turnover will recover by the fall of 2017. Therefore, now is the right time to start your own business, even with a small amount of funds.

Follow these rules to open a profitable business with minimal investment:

• Choose a business area that does not require expensive physical assets or bulk purchases. Look for a business that requires a minimum of equipment and consumables.
• The smaller the area of ​​the premises, the lower the rental costs. The cheapest option is to work without an office or retail space. For example, on the Internet.
• Minimum staff. There are business formats in which the owner can work himself.

Profitable business on the Internet: online projects with minimal investment

The Internet is a universal platform for entrepreneurs. Through the website and other resources you can sell, provide services or train. The main advantage of doing business on the Internet is a wide target audience and a minimum of material assets.

The cost of running an online business is minimal. You can make a website or page yourself on a free resource. If this is not possible, order website development from IT companies or freelancers. Contextual advertising will help you quickly make yourself known, and SEO promotion will help you get to the top positions in search engines.

Profitable online business: trading with minimal costs

The most common type of business is online stores. You don't need any special knowledge or experience to trade. The working mechanisms are simple and clear: I bought goods cheaper, sold them at a higher price, and kept the difference for myself.

But new sellers often don’t have the funds to purchase goods, and some are afraid to take risks. If you fail to sell the batch, over time you will have to sell it cheaper and lose potential profits.

There are two options to reduce the risks of online trading:

• Purchase small quantities of trendy goods. This will allow you to quickly respond to market needs.
• Work using the dropshipping system. You establish contact with a reseller or manufacturer and accept orders for their products. In this case, you do not need to maintain a warehouse and purchase goods with your own money. You pay the supplier only after the client pays. You do not invest your funds and do not risk going into the red.

How to open a profitable business on the Internet with minimal investment

Use your knowledge and experience. The most popular areas of business on the Internet are IT companies. Creation and promotion of websites, applications for mobile phones, advertising - these services will be in demand in 2017 and beyond. Design your website, post your portfolio and accept orders.

Through the Internet, you can tutor remotely, teach online courses in foreign languages, cooking, musical instruments, develop and conduct individual sports training. Investments in business are only needed to create a website and advertise it.

Business with small investments: profitable business in trade

The profitability of a retail outlet depends on several factors:

• Demand for goods
• Trade margin volume
• Rental, equipment and payroll costs

To reduce costs, you need to find an in-demand product at a low wholesale price, rent a small space and hire a minimum number of employees. The retail island format fits all these parameters perfectly.

Trading islands are located in areas with high traffic, but occupy a small area. The only equipment needed is shelving and a cash register. Trade requires only two workers, and to increase profits, the owner can go behind the counter himself.

The main thing is that your products are in demand among a wide target audience. As a rule, these are trendy products. In 2016, these included electronic cigarettes and sports nutrition. In 2017, the demand for these goods will continue, but there are already enough sellers on the market with an established customer base. The new player will face high competition.

Business in the service sector: current for 2017

In the service sector business, the main place is occupied by the skills of employees and the result of their work. There are several business ideas for which in the first stages of work you will only need a small office and computer equipment.

For example, recruitment agencies. They search for employers and select employees.

In 2017, demand for services to the population and business will continue. If you are looking for a direction with minimal investment, consider these ideas:

• Cleaning companies. To operate, you need cleaning supplies and a couple of employees.
• Call centers. Your employees can work remotely. Costs are only for advertising and communications.
• Repair service. This is a popular business; it is profitable to open it both in the city center and in a residential area. Repair what you know - shoes, bags, phones, computers. There will always be clients. The main thing is to find a reliable supplier of parts at low prices.

In public catering with minimal investment

Most business formats in public catering require significant investments. But if you know how to profitably organize a business, you can get by with up to 500,000 rubles.

Coffee to go is a business format that requires a small area, a coffee machine and a skilled barista. Place all this in a place with high traffic and the investment will pay off in just a couple of months.

Street food is a small point on the street where they sell fast food. Two employees can work in shifts, prepare hot dogs, burgers or waffles, and sell drinks. This format will require small investments.

Beauty: a relevant and profitable business

All people want to look attractive, so the beauty business remains one of the most popular areas. If you are just starting a business and are not ready to risk large investments to open a beauty salon, consider more budget formats, for example, a nail bar or a brow bar. Their advantages:

• Saving on rent. All you need is a small area in a shopping center.
• Small staff. 2 - 4 craftsmen working in shifts are enough.
• Low costs for equipment and materials.

What is the most profitable business in Russia now?

Business without investment is a myth. In any case, you will have to spend money on registering an individual entrepreneur and pay state fees. But you can always find new areas of business that have just begun to develop, create demand among buyers, but do not require large investments.

Monitor public interests and business trends. I miss the moment when a product or service comes into fashion. Low competition in the new market will help you quickly make a profit.

How does a woman imagine business for a lady? It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally - for some a small home project will be enough, but for others only a large company can satisfy it.
In this section we will discuss 5 ideas for entrepreneurial activity for women that are relevant for this year 2017. Each idea is unique in its own way, so it is advisable to pay attention to the analysis of each direction.

The first idea is the implementation of a handmade project

The skills and hobbies acquired in childhood and adolescence can be turned into a source of income. From practice it is known that the most interesting and in demand are the following areas:

• beadwork and embroidery;
• floristics;
• making soft toys and bouquets of flowers from sweets;
• custom production of posters, collages and greeting cards;
• making jewelry boxes, bags and wallets.

Such things can be easily sold online, because handmade items are always at a premium, as they are exclusive and unique.
In addition, a certain income (perhaps even more than from sales) can be generated by the sale of knowledge.

The second idea is a creative workshop for kids

Usually, parents’ weekdays are so busy that they barely have enough free time to take their child to kindergarten (school) in the morning and pick him up in the evening.
Unfortunately, in educational institutions there is practically no attention to the creative potential of children. Creative studios can be an excellent way out of this difficult situation.
You can organize a studio at home. The direction is chosen depending on knowledge. This could involve modeling from clay (plasticine), embroidery, or preparing interesting culinary dishes.

The third idea is an expert in “feminine tricks”

Creating a club and becoming an expert in “feminine tricks” means occupying a fairly popular niche in business. There can be many interesting topics for training, so it is important to choose one on which the expert’s knowledge will interest the majority of potential clients.
Thus, it is known that special interest is shown in cooking, raising children and sewing clothes. It’s not uncommon to find young female audiences who want to study “female pickup.”
If the courses generate income and the demand for them grows, this will be a good indicator that knowledge and organizational skills will allow you to expand your business in the future, providing services in different directions.

The fourth idea is a store selling lingerie and clothing

If a woman knows how to dress tastefully and has an eye for clothes, then a store that sells lingerie or women's clothing may be a wise decision.
By the way, if you look at the future, the assortment of such a store can be expanded, offering clothing accessories and cosmetics. Of course, starting a store will require sufficient investment, so before creating a business project, you need to carefully study the demand for categories of different goods in order to choose the most popular products.
Attention! To open a business in which there is no experience, it is not recommended to take out a loan. For a successful start, you should not invest large amounts of money in opening a project. In the future, having gained experience and skills, the entrepreneur will be able to expand the project and make it more complex.
Let's look at a brief diagram of opening a women's store in 2017:

1. We analyze demand. We find a niche in which the product will have maximum demand.
2. We select (rent) premises for trade, or prepare our own area.
3. We purchase goods and equipment.
4. We are registering the store.
5. We advertise the store and its products.

Fifth idea - services in the field of beauty and health

Today, social networks offer health and beauty services to many women. Therefore, makeup artists, hairdressers, manicurists, lovers of yoga and many other fields, if they want to work, are given the opportunity to show their organizational skills and create their own small business.
Tips for a successful start of an idea:

1. It is necessary to clearly define what knowledge can become the basis of a business. To do this, a list of 30 sections is compiled with a list of favorite things to do, knowledge and hobbies.
2. The most favorite and well-performed tasks are selected from the list. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account their demand in the market.
3. Find consumers for the service and earn your first salary. The first steps can be taken with the help of loved ones, relatives and friends. Advertising on the Internet will also bear fruit.

When the first steps have been completed and their result is a stable income, the business should be encouraged to move regularly. Subsequently, it will be necessary to attract assistants and expand the business.
A woman who wants to learn more interesting business ideas will find it useful to study the material in this article:.

Business ideas 2017 for a small city

Today, under the pressure of sanctions and the financial crisis, Russia is going through difficult times. This was felt to a greater extent in small regions where there are no highly paid jobs, so active and hardworking people began to think through options for starting their own business.
By studying the ideas for a small town in this article, which will be presented below, you can improve your financial situation and gain financial independence.

Selling Chinese goods through an online store is a relevant idea in modern reality

The popularity of the Internet today is undeniable, which is why there is growing activity in the field of online trading. Wholesale and retail trade of Chinese goods is carried out online on a huge scale. And this is not surprising, because the prices for these products are low and the quality is relatively acceptable. With the right choice of goods and a conscientious supplier, resale will bring a good profit.
The general scheme of organizing a business in the resale of goods from China looks like this:

1. First, create your own online store.
2. The product and the demand for it are studied. The most popular products are selected. It is usually the most advertised on social networks.
3. A supplier is found, a contract is concluded with him, the payment method, delivery methods and discounts for bulk purchases are discussed.

At first, the issue of delivering goods from an online store that has opened can create difficulties and you will have to deliver the goods yourself. However, in the future, the role of couriers will be performed by students or a courier service for a small fee.
Today, business ideas of 2017 with minimal investments and good income are led by online stores.

Plastic window repair service - an idea that will bring profit

Today, the owners of many houses and apartments have plastic windows. And although these structures are strong and durable, after a few years of operation they develop problems: the doors do not close well and cold air passes through. In such cases, people panic, and they are ready to eliminate the problem at any cost. Therefore, window repair services are in high demand and bring good profits. But here it is worth noting that such a business idea can only be implemented by former window installers who have knowledge of installing metal-plastic structures.
The costs of implementing the idea will include:

• purchase of repair tools;
• purchase of accessories;
• purchase of double-glazed windows (this must be carried out upon the fact of the order).

The business will begin to generate tangible profits in at least 6 months, when a name has been “made” and the flow of customers has stabilized.

Beekeeping business – an idea for entrepreneurs who are passionate about beekeeping

It makes no sense to talk about the popularity of honey, since every person knows how tasty and healthy this product is. Therefore, you can safely include the maintenance of your apiary in the business ideas of 2017, the income from which will be guaranteed and stable. Thus, the price of 1 kg of the cheapest honey is 150 rubles, expensive varieties are sold at 30% more expensive. Selling honey has no problems: confectionery factories buy it in large quantities at a decent price. Trading on the market will provide even greater profits.

Cell phone repair - a business idea option for 2017 with minimal investment

Today, almost every person on the planet has a mobile device, so repairing this equipment is always in high demand. If a person has knowledge in electronics, then it is worth paying attention to this business, especially since the costs for start-up capital will be minimal.

As a rule, it is not difficult for experienced electronics engineers to find a fault and supply new parts. It is known that the history of the development of large cell phone repair companies began from a small workshop where it was a hobby as a business. Their first clients were friends and acquaintances, and subsequently word of mouth expanded the clientele.

To open a repair service, you will need to rent a small space, purchase equipment and tools. The main cost item will be a blowtorch, costing up to $130. In some workshops, owners perform minor repairs. Complex breakdowns, by prior agreement, are repaired by special service centers.

This project is characterized by high profitability. For parts purchased in bulk, the markup reaches 100 percent. If customers receive quality, the workshop will prosper.

Clothing repair business is a win-win idea

Today, during the economic crisis, in business ideas from scratch in 2017, you can safely include entrepreneurial activity in clothing repair. This is a simple option when, to create a workshop at home, you will need a sewing machine and the knowledge of a seamstress. This type of business is suitable for people who know how to sew, but do not have the funds to open their own production.

A sociological survey of residents of different cities confirms that such a workshop will always be in demand and will have a stable, but small profit.

Courier service is another interesting idea

Considering the current business ideas of 2017, we should highlight a business that will require minimal investment to start - this is a courier service. To open this business you will not need special knowledge, special equipment or large investments. Of course, in small provinces the demand for such a service is minimal, but competition will not interfere. Therefore, a stable minimum income will be guaranteed.

If the business owner does not have his own transport, then couriers with personal transport can be invited to work. This moment will allow us to accept orders for delivery throughout the region, which will increase the company’s income.

The courier delivery business, with a competent and responsible attitude, will, over time, allow you to create a large service with a decent profit.

Breeding rabbits is an idea for those who love animals and want to make a profit from it

As you know, in provincial towns, the structure of the private sector is well developed. Therefore, experts advise people living in a private house with a garden plot to do business with rabbits. Such an idea will be pleasant in the process of its implementation and, most importantly, monetary.

The meat of this animal is not sold in stores, and can only be purchased from private traders on the market. This fact confirms that this industry is in demand - and the demand for it is much higher than the supply.

The main costs will be associated with the purchase of feed. In order for the animal to grow intensively, it will have to be fed not only with grass, but also with special feed. Of course, compound feed can be excluded, since the animal is a herbivore, but then weight gain will be slowed down. Mandatory costs include the cost of vaccinations to ensure that the animals are healthy and do not die. Considering the fact that rabbits already gain 3 kg at 3 months, and produce offspring at 5 months, it is not difficult to calculate that in the first year the entrepreneur will receive a decent profit.

Business in the production of cinder blocks. How to implement this idea?

Analyzing business ideas from scratch in 2017, we should highlight the cinder block production project, which provides for minimal start-up costs and the ability to be implemented at home.

As a rule, it is difficult for a private entrepreneur to choose an activity in a small city. The production of cinder blocks belongs to an area where there will be demand for products in any region.

The main costs for starting the 2017 business idea described above will include the purchase of raw materials, a concrete mixer, a machine and cinder block molds. Experts say that within 6 months the business owner will begin to receive net income.

Second hand trading is a brilliant idea for small towns

When it is difficult to make a business choice, you should study people's preferences. Often in small towns one can observe an increased demand for high-quality second-hand European clothing, and this fact is associated with the limited purchasing capabilities of city residents. Therefore, opening a second-hand store, in this situation, will be the best choice among many projects.

This business allows for the sale of a wide range of goods: clothing and shoes for men, women and children will be sold. You can also find exclusive items that the previous owner did not like. Therefore, by purchasing goods in small quantities, you can study consumer demand over the course of several months.

The idea of ​​opening a second-hand store does not require an elite premises, so a small hall in a residential area of ​​the town, close to a transport intersection, will be a good choice. You can save on renovating a room by doing only cosmetic repairs so that you can invest most of the money in the product.

Corn dogs - a hot business idea in 2017

This unusual name was given to a sausage on a stick, deep-fried in corn dough. This business is attractive for small and large cities. The advantages of corn dogs over hot dogs (hamburgers) are the low price of the product and minimal start-up investment.

For a business to have high profitability, it should be located near educational institutions, shopping centers, and in places with large crowds of people. An important condition for the implementation of a business idea is access to a 2.5 kW power source.

A prefabricated sales tent (or trailer) will also be required. It should contain:

• table;
• equipment for making corn dogs (manufacturer does not matter);
• for the dough, a mixer with a capacity of up to 10 liters is purchased;
• refrigeration equipment to ensure the safety of sausages and dough.

For the convenience of customers and increasing profits, the point of sale should be equipped with a coffee machine and kettle.

The main costs for implementing this idea will involve the purchase of a unit for frying the product ($300-$400), the purchase of products and the tax fee for opening a food outlet. In total, the cost to start a business will be about $2,000.

If we talk about profit, then on average a corn dog sells for $1.50. In order for the business to not be unprofitable, it is necessary to sell 20 portions per day. If the sales volume is 40 servings daily, then the return on investment will occur in two months.

Business idea – pet store

If you remember which of your friends has animals at home (dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, parrots, fish, chickens, ducks and even cows), then you come to the understanding that most of the population loves four-legged animals. At the same time, we should not forget that the motley public needs to be fed with special food, sometimes pampered with treats and toys, and also be vaccinated in a timely manner. Understanding the level of the issue, any businessman will inevitably think about opening a pet store.

To start the business idea described above in 2017, you will need a room of about 20 square meters. meters. The store can be located in a residential area, but in the path of the majority of customers. Of course, the idea of ​​a pet store may have a wider format, but for a beginner, subject to minimal investment, it will not be attractive. The trade of a pet store can be expanded by an online store, in which the delivery function will be performed by a courier service or post office.

Before opening a store, a number of analytical observations and studies should be carried out:

• study product prices from competitors;
• study the proximity of competitors to the selected location;
• find out the demand for the proposed range of pet store products.

Often, small pet stores sell cheap and popular food, while the interest of buyers may be directed to therapeutic nutrition and food of the highest quality.

When opening a store, you should understand that its assortment should include food, additional fillers, vitamins and items for the care of four-legged animals. In the future, you can expand the range to include aquariums, houses and animal cages. Books on animal care will be an important addition. If the seller’s knowledge is confirmed by an appropriate document, then upon receipt of a license, he can sell medical drugs in a pet store.

In a pet store project, another option is possible when part of the space is rented to a certified veterinarian, which will increase the influx of customers.

To start a business you will need the following investments:

• renovation of premises;
• acquisition of display cases, shelving and equipment;
• purchase of goods.

Fixed expenses include rent, salary for the hired seller, utility bills, purchase of goods and organization of advertising. The approximate amount for these items will be $2,500, although in each case it will be individual, depending on the scale of the idea.

If you make a minimum markup on the product (up to 30%), the store’s monthly income will be 3 thousand dollars, which will allow you to return the costs in 1.5 years and reach a net profit.

Business ideas from scratch in 2017 in a big city

When creating a business in a metropolis, an entrepreneur must take into account that the population of large cities is diverse, lives at an active pace and knows how to earn money. It is this audience that creates ideal conditions for starting many projects from scratch.

Experts have repeatedly proven that it is possible to open successful small projects in cities with a population of over a million, even in the face of strong competition.

In all megacities, the prospects will be of a different nature in sales and services, construction and intermediation. But if we talk about the most promising and highly profitable projects, then it is innovative business that should be highlighted.

Gaming business – laser tag

Today, for active and passionate people, the gaming business offers a new (little known) laser tag game. According to experts, in the future it will overtake paintball and airsoft in popularity. And there are several reasons for this:

• The game is safe - shooting is carried out with laser beams;
• the amount of initial investment is not large, since playground equipment is inexpensive;
• inexpensive and accessible consumables. So in paintball, weapons are charged with compressed air, and gelatin balls are also purchased. In this project, you will need a charged battery or batteries to play the game.
• for the game there is no need to hire additional personnel to play the role of instructor and judges; all hits are recorded by the computer.

This business project will be of interest not only to beginners. With its help you can expand an existing sports club.

Taking into account the listed facts, the project is quite profitable for both large and small cities. The cost of the game per person in small towns is 200-500 rubles. In megacities – from 500 to 2000 rubles. The business pays off quickly, and most of the income will become the entrepreneur’s net profit.

Let's consider the main points of the business plan:

1. Analysis of entertainment in the region. It is important to determine who will be the main audience for gaming combat. It is worth noting that the target audience will be teenagers and young people, although the age category is not limited here.
2. The activity must be registered with government agencies.
3. Searching for a gaming space and drawing up a rental agreement for space.

The laser tag game can be organized in different conditions:

• labyrinths, different designs and a certain surroundings are arranged in enclosed spaces - this is the most expensive option;
• in forests and fields where buildings and structures are not needed, costs will be minimal;
• a plot with special outbuildings and shelters is rented.

In order for a business to receive maximum demand, experts recommend renting a plot of land. Fence the territory and place various structures, towers and firing points on it.

1. The purchase of equipment includes a computer (analyzer), main and secondary weapons. A dummy weapon can be made of metal, metal-plastic, plastic and wood-metal. The entrepreneur must have 17 sets of weapons, various sniper rifles and machine guns to choose from. The weapon comes with special headbands (they flash when hit by an opponent). Additional equipment includes bombs, blasters, radio module, sensors, adapters, cables and chargers.
2. Workers are being hired. The manager of a sports club organizes the site, advertises and monitors the quality of service. Two instructors work in shifts, develop the scenario, provide instructions and supervise the game.
3. Advertising is being organized. Since most of the population does not know about such a game, the purpose of advertising is to inform potential players about the benefits of laser tag.

• word of mouth;
• website creation;
• advertising on social networks;
• contextual and outdoor advertising;
• partnership program.

1. In the process of business operation, make adjustments to its achievements and work.
2. Maintain strict control over the business.
3. Monitor the work of competitors and introduce innovations into the business organization process.

Bossaball is a promising niche in gaming business projects

According to statistics from social surveys, it has been proven that under the age of 40, the population likes to spend active recreation with physical activity. The active part of the population agrees to visit sports clubs, but their problem is poorly organized advertising. Therefore, sports are easily pushed aside by computers and various bars. Today, the Belgian game bossaball can easily correct this situation.

An active and dynamic game that combines acrobatics, volleyball and football. Fun, rhythm and physical activity make the game entertaining.

Two teams of 4 people, like in volleyball, throw a volleyball over the net. The main place in the game is a trampoline with large sides. In the center of the field of each team there is an inflatable roller with a team member. The remaining players stand around the perimeter of the playing area. The ball flying through the net is hit by the players while bouncing on the trampoline. The jump height can be up to three meters. The judge, who doubles as a DJ, counts the points and at the same time changes the rhythm of the music in the game.

In Europe there are championships for this game, with thousands of spectators. Therefore, for Russia, bossaball is not only an exciting game with music for a wide range of people, but also an attractive niche for investment.

Let's look at the main steps in creating a bossaball business idea. Need to:

1. Find a profitable place for gaming entertainment.

The project can be implemented in different conditions:

• in open areas (beaches, squares and park areas);
• indoors (in gyms, stadiums);
• A sports tournament is organized to promote products. The organizing company hires the business owner with full support.

1. Register your activities with government agencies.
2. Purchase a trampoline, special equipment and musical equipment.
3. Organize advertising for a gaming event.
4. During the project, it is necessary to monitor its progress and constantly look for business partners.

Accurate 3-D figures of people - an innovative business idea that will be relevant in 2017

The business is based on creating three-dimensional mini-copies of people using a 3D printer.

A large audience of the population can become clients of a business; for this, it is enough to have a desire to capture a loved one as a souvenir in the form of a figurine.

The development of a promising project should be based on the following sections:

1. A market analysis is carried out, a concept is selected and a project is built.
2. The business is registered with government agencies.
3. A room for rent is selected. The scanning office is preferably located in crowded shopping centers. A workshop for making 3-D copies can be inexpensive to rent and located at a remote distance from the main office.
4. Equipment is being purchased.
5. Consumables are purchased (gypsum, plastic, paper).
6. Staff are welcome.
7. Organization of advertising.

Forging products is another interesting direction

It should be understood that the current business ideas of 2017 are not always ideas related to innovation. Forging metal products is a classic business that has been well established for centuries.

As a rule, such a business is born out of a hobby. Word of mouth expands the circle of clients of a young entrepreneur, so by the time he opens a business, he will already have experience and confidence in his work.

Let's consider the main stages in opening a project:

1. Studying the demand for forged products in your region.
2. Studying the work of competitors.
3. Study of sales markets.
4. Choosing a place to rent premises. The premises may be located in a residential area, but close to the main flow of people.
5. Purchase of equipment and materials.
6. Organization of the main work process.
7. Business advertising. You should create your own website and also resort to print advertising.
8. Business expansion in the future.

In order for a business to have high profitability, its product range must include not only standard products (stairs, gratings, railings, etc.), but also artistic forging products.

Quest room - a promising project for 2017

The entertainment industry, as in previous years, will bring considerable profits to its owners in 2017. Fans of detective stories will be able to experience unique emotions and adrenaline in quest rooms, taking on the role of a detective or a murderer, or perhaps in the role of the last person surviving on this earth.

Quest business is an unfilled profit niche for large cities. However, it has its difficulties:

• constant search for a new scenario;
• design of new decorations;
• development of new special effects;
• constant advertising.

But, despite the pitfalls, by following all the rules of forming any game, the business will bring results.

The general outline of a business idea will contain several basic steps:

1. The project format is selected (escape the room, performance or team games around the city).
2. The script is being written.
3. A room is being selected. For clients, the location of the premises does not matter.
4. Constant advertising on the Internet, since potential clients will find the project on the Internet.
5. Purchase of equipment. Any new scenario will require a change of scenery and new equipment.
6. State registration of business.
7. The following personnel are hired for the project staff:

• administrator;
• screenwriter, director and editor;
• Internet marketer promotes the website;
• actors (accompany the quest);
• coordinator during the game.

Manicure salon - a business idea that guarantees profit

Women are designed in such a way that beauty takes a leading place in their lives. Therefore, a visit to the nail salon is a must among the many must-dos. And although this project has many competitors, it remains in demand and profitable.

This idea can work in two formats:

• A standard set of appointment services is provided in the salon;
• Nail bar is a quick nail care service without an appointment. A manicurist serves a client at a manicure counter.

How to build a business. Stages from scratch:

1. Market analysis is carried out under the influence of competitors.
2. A business format is selected and ways of its development are developed.
3. The premises are selected and a lease agreement is drawn up.
4. State registration is being completed.
5. Recruitment.
6. Business advertising is carried out.
7. In the process of work, strict accounting and control of activities is carried out.

Photo studio as a relevant business idea in 2017

Today we live in a time when photography studios are receiving increased attention. A photo salon can be created not only by a professional photographer, but also by an ordinary amateur of this business. It’s worth saying right away that starting a studio will require a considerable amount of money, but the right marketing moves will quickly return it.

When starting a business, an entrepreneur must first determine the direction of his work. There can be three of them:

• Studio photography is used by advertising companies;
• shooting outside the studio (reportage);
• premises and equipment are available for rent.

Let's consider the main stages in the process of implementing the described business idea:

1. A room is selected. Preference is given to places with high traffic.
2. The lease agreement must be long-term.
3. Register your business with government agencies.
4. Renovate the premises and design accordingly.
5. Purchase equipment.
6. Employees are being hired.
7. The project is being widely advertised.

For a business to generate regular profit, it must work in different directions:

• photographs for posters, booklets, catalogs and other things;
• photographs for documents;
• photographs for competitions and exhibitions (they do not bring profit, but they give fame);
• photography at various events and celebrations;
• shooting with different themes (children's, family and others);
• subject photography (advertising nature).

As you know, the success of any business depends on its quality, so it is worth noting that the profit of a photo studio will depend on its image. And you can reflect it in advertising.

• The official website of the studio is constantly being promoted online;
• different options for outdoor advertising are used;
• “final” products are advertised (photo books, photo albums, calendars, etc.);
• To attract customers, various promotions are carried out, a discount program is included;
• Advertising leaflets and flyers are distributed.

A wedding salon is a good option for a profitable business idea from scratch in 2017

At any time, people shelled out large sums for wedding events, and a lot of money was also spent on the bride’s wedding clothes, since the latter was always an indicator of the groom’s financial viability.

Looking at a wedding project, at first glance you can see a sea of ​​delight, a beautiful bride, the joy of customers and profit.

But there is a hidden and not so attractive side of the business. Competition, large start-up costs and seasonality sometimes lead to the closure of a wedding salon. However, do not be afraid and refuse an attractive project. With a competent preliminary analysis of this segment and its careful planning, many problems can be overcome and a stable project can be built.

And so that the wedding salon achieves a stable profit, its future owner will have to study and make the right selection of the assortment.

How to choose an assortment?

Wedding clothing suppliers are not difficult to find. Well-known and unknown companies offer their work on the Internet.

Before making purchases, an entrepreneur needs to decide in what price range the store can operate, and what models are preferred by the population of a given region. This choice should be based on customer demand and competitive influence.

In addition, the range of purchased goods should not be limited to this. The salon should have a large selection of dresses that can be ordered from the catalogue.

To expand the product range, the salon may offer:

• evening dresses;
• accessories for the bride (jewelry, veil, fur coats, gloves);
• accessories for decorating cars, ribbons, cards, books, candles.

The financial calculation of the project will be different for different scales, but the entrepreneur should complete it in order to understand the size of the start-up costs and the further payback of the project.

In this case, the calculation includes:

• renovation of premises;
• purchase of goods;
• design of outdoor advertising;
• state registration of the salon;
• purchase of commercial furniture and equipment.

Monthly costs will include:

• space rental;
• salesperson's salary;
• advertising.

By calculating costs and profits with a markup of up to 100%, the business should reach a profitable level in 24 months.

When planning to start a business, an entrepreneur always dreams of financial independence. This material will tell you how you can achieve financial success using a practical example:.

Conclusion

Today, creating a business in a small or big city will not be a big problem. However, it is important to understand that in this case one cannot do without studying the demand market not only of the city, but also of the nearest villages. And if we talk about originality, then it is not so important. In any business you can find examples of bankruptcy and unfulfilled dreams, but this does not mean that these projects do not work.

Explore business ideas for 2017, show persistence, hard work and a boundless desire to win. And then the chosen project will, at a minimum, provide a comfortable life for you and your loved ones.