5 Simple Business Start-Ups To Start You Up

What simple business start-up could you embark on to start you up for your big business idea? You can follow the ‘a-dollar-a-day’ rule where you save up for your capital.

Small start-ups also function as secondary sources of revenue once you have built your main business. The earnings from this can be used as petty cash for day to day needs such as transport and food. It is a well known fact that successful start-ups meet customers needs.

Here are some simple ways to start raising capital, and with a lot of discipline, focus and patience, you might be able to raise capital.

1. Airtime

This is a basic need to all mobile users and if pushed in volumes, you can earn a lot. With minimal labour, you can earn a fair amount of profit per day. You will need to go purchase airtime vouchers from dealers. You need to be strategic where you sell your airtime vouchers so as to have as little competition as possible.

2. Hair and beauty

If you can name ten women who do not like to look good $10 will come your way. If you are a talented or trained beauty therapist then you are off to a good start. Nails, eyebrows, make-up and hair are a must for any woman who appreciates grooming. Though not so popular men are also part of this clientele. Your profit per day varies with your charge and number of clients you serve. For clients start with people that you know and you can offer house-calls and special promotions so as to increase your clientele.

3. Car wash

A lot of people do not really have time to thoroughly clean their cars, so you could maximize on this. Get yourself adequate car cleaning equipment that includes a bucket and cloths. You can start with your neighborhood to get your first clients. Depending on your location and service delivery, your clientele basis will increase through referrals. There is a certain amount of labour and yu will need to b willing to be on your feet for most of the day. Your profit will depend on the number of clients that you serve.

4. Food

No matter how busy people get the one thing that they are willing to part a few dollars for is food. All you need is your culinary skills and imagination to start. You might spend as little as $20 for your ingredients and depending on your speed minimal labour is required. Focus on your area of strength whether its cooking or baking. Be strategic on what food you will prepare and sell and where you will sell your goods.

5. Transport

Do you live in a rather remote area or a place where there’s no direct transport then you might be the one to  save the day. If you already have a vehicle then all you need to ensure is that your papers are in order so that you can avoid unnecessary brushes with traffic law. Apart from fuel and maintenance, you can make a good amount of profit.