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Small Business Ideas for Beginners

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27th Sep 2019




Many professionals have thoughts at one time or another of going into business for themselves. Anyone can find the appeal of setting one’s own work schedule, being one’s own boss, eliminating the pressure of being micromanaged, and having the flexibility of working from home or a co-op environment. Sometimes the motivation to create a small business comes before the actual business concept, and this can present a challenge. Most business owners rely on existing skill sets and experience gained from years of working for someone else. You’ll find plenty of small business ideas for beginners based on skills and personal interests that can thrive. 

Working from home: Digital space

Having the luxury of working from home is a great way to save on operational costs. A small business that can be run from home means you don’t have to spend on office space, and it reduces the time and expense of commuting. In the digital age, the number of entrepreneurial opportunities to pursue is endless. 

No matter what the brand is, all businesses need some form of marketing and strong online presence. Put digital skills to use by starting a content creation agency. Content agencies generate branded content that is relevant to a targeted audience that attracts attention through the use of pertinent information, engaging entertainment, or value-added analysis. The type of content to create varies based on the brand, but typically, there are three types of content — written, multimedia, and interactive. 

Every business nowadays has a website, and the demand for quality sites will never cease. A website design business can quickly become lucrative for designers who offer sleek, functional, and personalized web pages. Along the same theme, mobile app developers are constantly in demand. As consumers become more engrossed in their smartphones and rely on apps to make everyday life easier, companies depend on developers to help keep up with consumer engagement demands. 

Working from home: Product fulfillment 

For those with a more hands-on creative penchant, creating a print-on-demand business is simple. With a POD online business, print unique clothing items, bags, household decor and more based on customer orders. For designers, this is a great way to get product to the masses. Or perhaps the business model can allow customers to have their own designs, photos, or imagery printed and shipped. 

Franchising is another avenue for small businesses to profitably be their own boss. The country has plenty of franchise opportunities in the shipping business. The UPS Store Franchise has more than 4,600 locations across the United States led by franchise owners of various professional backgrounds. The UPS Store Franchise has several unique opportunities, from traditional and rural centers to nontraditional locations such as in-store centers and college campuses. 

When it comes getting into the product fulfillment realm, consider becoming a distributor. Think about what type of products are always in demand and what industries rely on distributors. Columbia Distributing is a top wine distributor in the country. Columbia Distributing is active in the community and prides itself on providing quality products with timely service to customers who value quality and integrity. 

As daily life becomes more on demand, people look for services that add convenience to their schedules and save them time on simple tasks. You’ll find a growing popularity in home delivery meal services in which they can order home-cooked food online. With the right packaging and ordering system, it’s possible to turn a passion for preparing food for sharing with friends, family and colleagues into a profitable meal delivery service.