Business ideas d. Business ideas with minimal investment

The most surprising fact of this digest is that most of the business ideas from this TOP-5 are related to the Internet. Why, we want to ask? Because there is an unstable situation with work, which is common to Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, the Baltic states and other countries of the former USSR and even Europe. Firms and businesses close, go bankrupt, or downsize. Whatever the disagreements between us, citizens of different countries, we are united by one thing - the rapid decline in income. No matter how it is covered by the political promises of our politicians, they will not feed the family. So we, ordinary people, turn to the Internet in search of advice, examples and ways to make money. Which can become the main or additional. And on the Internet, as if it did not surprise us, business ideas for the Internet are in the lead. Here is what is obtained. By the way, at the end of the article we will list the TOP 5 ideas of the last year and, as they say, feel the difference.

And we will start our list with the most unusual business idea.

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It is no coincidence that this business idea was published on April 1st. No other day of the month was suitable for this article. Because the corkscrew carrot is a truly unique domestic development of the Academy, which deals with space problems. Such a vegetable is able to withstand difficult environmental conditions. Grows quickly in any soil.

And thanks to its unusual shape, carrots are easily collected by one person. Of course, as you may have guessed, this article was an April Fool's joke. However, this does not interfere.

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Instagram is rightfully recognized as the most convenient social network for starting a business. This is facilitated by the form of presentation of the material, with a few reservations it can be considered ideal. Large photo and short text without the ability to leave a link. That is, to make high-quality and memorable advertising, you really have to think and fantasize a lot. And such advertising turns out to be organic and interesting. Even with her overabundance on Instagram.

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Man is an interesting creature. On the one hand, his consumer abilities are not limited by anything, and society has turned into a consumer society. On the other hand, as psychologists say, we are limited by the problem of choice. The more and more complex the choice, the less we consume. This is used by various companies, artificially limiting their range. Recall, for example, the number of offers from two smartphone manufacturers - Apple and Samsung. The first manufacturer was always true to this formula, producing only a few models at the same time. The second tried to cover all market segments and produced a whole line of phones - from cheap to expensive. Recently, the Korean giant has chosen the strategy of its American counterpart. Which confirms the thesis about consumption.

A new form of business is built on this effect - business out of the box. When a client is offered to pay for a subscription, and the selection of goods that will be periodically sent to him by subscription lies entirely with the business itself. That is, by simplifying the form of consumption, we can turn a single purchase into a permanent customer-business relationship. What is valuable.

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You already know that the most “cool” specialists are specialists who are trained in the countries of the former USSR. This is due to the fact that the institutes for teaching the exact sciences are still very strong in these countries. Therefore, the experts are the best. Especially in the IT field.

Most foreign companies and individuals are looking for such specialists to work on their projects. Paying for work in foreign currency. Which is also appreciated by experts. And thanks to the Internet, you can work remotely without leaving your home. Contributes to this.

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Perhaps this is the best article for April 2017 .. The experience and work of the past ten years.

Every aspiring entrepreneur strives to open the most profitable business that would immediately begin to bring substantial income. This, indeed, sometimes happens, although there are much more opposite cases in life ...

When in 2019 in search engine queries you meet the longed-for “what kind of business to open now to be profitable”, I want to advise the author of the question not to follow other people's advice! In 2019, the situation is far from the same as it was in 1996, when a weakly saturated market happily accepted any innovation. Now, not a single thing can do without careful observation and a comprehensive analysis of the situation.

We also decided to conduct our own research by interviewing entrepreneurs and experts on the topic “the most profitable business in Russia today.” We bring to your attention the most popular types of activities named by the respondents.

The most profitable business | TOP 10 business ideas

How places were distributed from 1 to 10:

1. Retail store(54 points)
2. Online store(47 points)
3. Repair of apartments and offices(32 points)
4. (25 points)
5. Wholesale(21 points)
6. (18 points)
7. (11 points)
8. (8 points)
9. Legal services(7 points)
10. (7 points)

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What was taken into account when assessing which business is the most profitable?

1. Positive and negative reviews for each of the areas of activity brought (or removed) points. Each positive moment added one point, and the negative feedback was taken away.
2. We did not include activities typical for large businesses (for example, the banking or industrial segment) in the survey. It is unlikely that novice entrepreneurs can afford such options. We focused on those areas in which there is a small and medium-sized business.
3. We asked to pay special attention to the cost of opening a case. The reduction in the income of the population played its role: 2014 was still marked by successful discoveries “from scratch”, and in 2019 it is not at all easy to get along with minimal investment. Therefore, the types of activities for which the initial capital was estimated at no more than 50 thousand rubles, we encouraged with an additional plus point.
4. Tax experts had the right to add or subtract 1 point if they considered that this business is very simple (or, accordingly, especially difficult) in terms of tax accounting and reporting.
5. Expert accountants could add or subtract 1 point, evaluating the complexity of accounting.
6. In addition, we assessed the dependence of business on the region, that is, we tried to analyze how promising and interesting this or that area is outside of attachment to Moscow or St. Petersburg. Universalism was marked with an additional positive score.

Now let's try to evaluate the beneficial and disadvantageous aspects noted by the respondents in each area.

Retail store

The leader of the survey scored points due to geographic independence and constant demand. A good argument was given: a person needs to eat everywhere and every day, dress and put on shoes too. Moreover, these needs are from the category of urgent ones, so there is no income, but there will always be, be it the year 2000 or 2019. We did not ask for the type of retail store, but in the notes, the respondents noted that now it is more correct to open an ordinary bread stall than a tea one / coffee boutique.

Here, as an example, is the story of businessman Sergei R. from Tyumen: “Last year, a good friend and I almost simultaneously opened our own business. He rented a space on the first floor of a residential building for a small grocery store, and I started installing doors, plastic windows and air conditioners. A friend had minimal experience in retail, while I worked in my own direction for almost 10 years.
Summing up the results of the first year of "actual swimming", I note that the profit of a friend is both higher and more stable than mine. It does not happen that one day he has no income at all. For me, this situation is commonplace. It turns out that in 2019 it is more profitable to sell products than to install windows and doors.”

Of course, without knowing all the factors of doing business with friends, it is difficult to draw an unambiguous conclusion in favor of a grocery store. There are also problems. Our accounting expert pointed out a lot of paperwork that goes along with retail. The tax expert drew attention to the limits on special tax regimes, as well as problems with the sale of alcohol for individual entrepreneurs.

Online store

The online store was able to gain recognition, first of all, for minimal costs when opening. A lot of respondents added additional points to this type of activity precisely for the “start-up from scratch”. In addition, they noted the flexibility and wide opportunities in business management, since reorienting an online store to other products is much easier than a regular store.

Opinion of businessman Oleg S. from Moscow: “Online stores are the future, as more and more citizens and organizations use the Internet to buy goods and order services. This is fast, in some cases cheaper and quite convenient from the point of view of the service, since the client himself chooses how and when he will receive the goods. For the time being, not absolutely all goods can be purchased through the online store, but it is quite possible that in a few years we will even order a loaf of bread and a package of kefir for breakfast online.”
Of the minuses: (on UTII or the patent system of taxation, alas, you cannot engage in online commerce). There is a certain dependence on payment systems, delivery services, when ordering goods abroad.

Repair of apartments and offices

The high rating of repair work is also due to the opportunity to start a business with minimal investment. Professionals who can work with their hands (and, moreover, plan the process, draw up estimates, select materials, etc.) are highly valued in the labor market. Many of them prefer to run their own business and get more money, rather than work as an employee for modest remuneration.

Here is how Andrey P., an individual entrepreneur from the Moscow region, characterizes this business: “Renovation services is a good business if the entrepreneur himself is a professional in this field. Then it is easier to negotiate with the customer and select contractors for a specific project.
Usually in this business everyone knows each other, reputation is of great importance. With a good reputation due to word of mouth, you can work with virtually no advertising costs, orders themselves find you. But at the initial stage, you will have to work hard to earn this reputation.”

Of the negative aspects of this business, one can name high competition, because of which it is very difficult for a novice entrepreneur to get an order at first. In addition, the tax authorities are closely monitoring repair LLCs and individual entrepreneurs, as this business “attracts” various violations related to tax evasion.

Cafe / Bar / Pizzeria / Canteen

This business occupies an unexpectedly high position in the rankings. It would seem that in a crisis, with a drop in income, the population will reduce the cost of going to a cafe or pizzeria. Actually this is not true. Citizens still spend time in such establishments, but at the same time they have become more demanding on the quality of the menu and service.

Bar owner Karen O. from Voronezh described the situation as follows: “Customers today operate on the principle “if I have allocated money to go to a bar with friends to watch a football match, then I need a complete set of pleasures - good food and drinks, quality broadcast, comfortable seats, fast service.” If at least something does not suit you to the fullest, then the person goes to another institution and will not return to you again.

Difficulties are associated primarily with the complexity of accounting and tax accounting, numerous audits and competition from large restaurant chains.

Wholesale

The good thing about the business is that even one customer a week can bring in revenue comparable to the monthly income of all retail store customers. But where there is high profit, there are high risks.

1. Firstly, wholesalers are very sensitive to transport interchanges, since it is required to ensure both the delivery of goods and their shipment.
2. Secondly, the business is highly dependent on suppliers. Any problems of the supplier affect the wholesaler as well. This is the case when losing a client is less painful than a supplier.
3. Thirdly, wholesale trade is conducted only on, which means that it is characterized by complex accounting and tax accounting processes.

Here is the point of view of Eduard F. from Moscow: “Wholesale trade is a profitable business if there is a reliable supplier with a good product. You can have an income of a million rubles a month by selling penny goods that are in demand. In recent years, wholesalers have also become firmly established online, which shortens the sales cycle and even dispenses with warehouse space.”

Passenger and cargo transportation / taxi

Many vehicle owners prefer to earn money on their own, without being hired as a driver by an organization. You can start a business at almost no cost, just by having at least one car available. Gradually, you can increase the fleet by attracting hired workers.

Sergey M., a driver with 20 years of experience from the Ryazan region, noted an interesting feature of his business: “If a person is used to making money with a car, it will not be difficult for him to open his own business related to transportation. In this business, the main problem is represented by "shadow" competitors, occupying all points of mass congestion of people, not paying taxes, but at the same time driving up prices. They scare off potential customers who prefer to travel by public transport. There is also great competition from large taxi companies, there is a real advertising war going on.

Design, web design and work related to sites

This business is certainly not for everyone. You need to be on "you" with a computer, know special programs and be able to use them. That is, without the relevant experience and education, trying to start a business in the field, for example, web design, is not the best option. On the other hand, you can write articles for websites, be an administrator of resources and social groups without knowledge of complex programs.

“Competition is very high,” this is noted by almost all respondents. As well as the fact that this is a great example of a business without initial investment. At the start, it is not even necessary to register an LLC or an individual entrepreneur, but to get by with a civil law contract. Having acquired several regular customers, you can think about the company and the staff.

Beauty salon / SPA / sauna / fitness

Opening a beauty or spa salon requires an analysis of the competitive environment. If similar services are already offered in your area or locality, then it is worth analyzing whether the demand is sufficient to sustain another institution. Despite the noticeable general trend of enthusiasm for wellness procedures, this area of ​​activity does not belong to the vital for the client. Investments in opening this business are not very large, but their payback cannot be quick.

It's good if you have a prepared client base ready to try using your services. Relying on clients "from the street" is imprudent, such places are rarely visited by accident. Here is what Tamara R., the owner of a beauty salon from Zelenograd, told us: “I have always liked doing nails, trying new varnishes and technologies. At first she hosted friends and acquaintances at home, and then she decided that she needed to do what she loved not in her free time, but all the time. She opened a small salon, where she redirected all her clients.

Legal services

Legal services is a very specific business, which is designed for people with the appropriate education. If the issues of jurisprudence do not seem complicated and tedious to you, you are able to understand any law - you can try! The business is characterized by minimal investment at the start (mainly advertising), brings quite tangible income (our citizens are used to paying decent fees to lawyers) and, at the same time, does not burden the entrepreneur with accounting and tax audits.

Tax officials often know the laws worse than the lawyers themselves, to whom they could go with a check. And each successful consultation or service rendered brings you not a single client, but all his closest friends and relatives.

Organization of entertainment events

The type of activity that requires activity and optimism closes our rating. The target audience is located in any area, because you have at your disposal a lot of ideas for birthdays, corporate parties, weddings, professional holidays, excursions. This also includes the services of a photographer and a DJ. You are limited only by your own creative abilities and the ability to show yourself to potential customers.

You can start a business almost from scratch, offering your services through social networks and websites, friends and acquaintances. The main problem is competition, traditionally high in this area. Therefore, you must be, of course, a bright, positive person, to whom others are drawn.

Sometimes the most profitable business is the one that leaves you personal time and that you can do more with pleasure. Such a business can bring good money, but it did not begin as a "way to make a lot of money." Specialists in their field can always make their work a full-fledged business, such as tutors (now this is one of the things that makes it easier to start). Let your business become a hobby, a business that you really want and are interested in doing.

Examples of such “tent-type” startups can be seen in parks, at festivals, in small pavilions next to cultural venues. About how it works and what it rests on, in this video (from an exhibition where you can buy any fashionable little thing, and have a tasty meal, and buy rare things):

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Hello dear readers! Today I want to talk about a business with minimal investment or micro business. And also give some business ideas. Very often I am asked a question about how you can start a business with minimal investment (usually from zero to 50,000 rubles).

I’ll say right away that this is possible, but you need to find your own idea and try small. Today I will try to give an answer to this question, and I really hope that you will draw your own conclusions.

Microbusiness - what is it and why you need to start small

When you were born, you did not immediately say the first word, did not immediately take the first step, then why do you think that in business you should immediately open a bank, a car dealership or a large supermarket? Perhaps you have a desire to do something big, but try to tune your brain to what is currently within your power and within the power of your wallet. And when the brain starts to work on goals closer to reality, then ideas will fall to you like a river.

After all, as a rule, they are all in front of the nose. And already when you started small and took on some very small business, then it can be expanded to medium and large scales.

And this very small business is micro business! You can be a micro business doing freelancing, making something at home, reselling some goods, providing services. You will be very small at first, but then time will pass and growth will accelerate.

Did you know that the world's most famous eatery "Subway" (Subvey), used to be just one small outlet, and now has tens of thousands of eateries around the world? And if the founders hadn't opened this one diner, if they hadn't started small, this multi-million dollar company wouldn't exist!

In general, in America, one in ten is engaged in microbusiness, produces something in a garage, sells something, etc., while in Russia this is just beginning to emerge. You have every chance!

Most of you want to do your own thing in order to get out of a job you hate, to start living a better life, to be more free, then to make a big business, and so on. So for these purposes, microbusiness is quite enough.

Many people are engaged in business and earn only a little more than the average salary, but they are satisfied that they are doing an interesting job and are independent in their activities.

Interest is important in microbusiness, and love is better! Because microbusiness is built on your passion for action. If you like your business, then you can do it even for small incomes. The most important thing for you now is to understand that you can start small and think about what interests you. And only then think about how you can get money out of your interest. You will say that I am pushing you with banality and you will be right, but if you learn this and you will succeed!

How to start a business with minimal investment

Now let's move on to the fact that you can open a business with minimal investment, and moreover, you need to! You don't need a lot of money to start a micro business. You only need 4 things to get started:

1. Think about what you like and what you could really do (make an approximate list right now, then add it);
2. Consider how you can capitalize on your interest. Just think about whether your business can be useful to someone.
3. See if you have enough money for it. If not enough, then return to point number 1 and go again.

And the fourth is the most difficult! And even if it doesn’t work out, you still did what you like, you didn’t lose anything. And if they invested money, then very little!

Important! You, when you want to eat and you have only 50 rubles in your pocket (I had this, I don’t know about you), you buy what you have enough money for and satisfy the body’s need for food. But, you must admit that if you had 1000 r, then you would buy something tastier. The same goes for starting your micro business. If you have little money, then try to extract the maximum profit from them. You must satisfy your need - start! If you manage to do something out of little money, then later you will move mountains out of big money. Burn out? Get great experience for little money!

Live examples of business with little investment

I'll start with myself, and then move on to cool comrades;)

• I opened my first site (blog site) with 1000 rubles in my pocket. Behind him immediately the second for 500 rubles. Total 1500 r. After 3 months, both sites in total began to bring in a month 3,000 rubles, then 5,000 rubles, then 10, and so on up to 15,000 rubles. After a year and a half, I sold one of them for a tidy sum, and the second remained with my partner.
• I opened a website development studio without investments at all. She also brought me a little 10,000-30,000 rubles a month. But this is because I had to pay designers and layout designers.
• The service for selling tweets, likes and everything else was opened for 7000 rubles, paid off in 2 days. He brought 40,000 rubles. per month and was sold.
• Your blog, which you are now reading, was started with 500 rubles, and now it also generates income.
• We opened an online bag store with 80,000 - 100,000 rubles, and paid back the money invested in 2 months, from the moment the goods arrived. From the 3rd month he was already carrying clean money and continues to this day.
• Now another interesting project is being prepared, although there are more investments, but still not millions.

Well, everything about myself. What do you want? Thought I was in a million dollar business. No! I am a micro businessman! Assets, of course, are not worth a single million, but this is already a matter of time, experience, desire and interest! I am not boasting, and even more so there is nothing to brag about, I just want to show by my own example that you can start small!

Now let's move on to others:

• The same "SubWay" that I mentioned above was opened for $ 1000 of initial investment. It is now a multi-million dollar business with tens of thousands of eateries around the world.
• My friend created several publics in VK for a long time, spending only 2000 rubles on advertising. and soon one of them gained popularity up to a million subscribers, then more, and so on. Income over 100,000 rubles. clean per month.
• My parents started selling cereals at the street market when I was 5-7 years old, investing some money in the product. Every year there was more money in circulation, more outlets, the range expanded and everything went only to increase. Now, of course, they have a staff, they tried other types of business, in general, they developed as best they could and continue to develop to this day.
• The founder of the JivoSite service (an online consultant for websites) Timur Valishev invested 150,000 rubles in it, and now his service has thousands of paying customers.
• The same situation is with almost all the founders of publics and sites. Little was invested in all of them, but now it brings a lot.

One conclusion can be drawn. Starting a business with minimal investment is more than realistic, you just need to want, think and do!

And here, by the way, is a video interview with Timur Valishev (JivoSite) and Sergey Baryshnikov (Bigpicture website). I advise you to look:

What types of businesses with small investments are relevant in 2018 and will work in 2019

Look towards those businesses that are on the market and are in demand. You say that there is competition there? Yes, and that's good. Where it does not exist, it will not work to enter with minimal investment, because people need to present your product and accustom them to it.

1. Pay attention to the service sector! Services have fewer costs, no warehouses, goods, etc. are needed. You can provide services yourself, without initially hiring staff. By the way, I wrote an article about this, how to start.
2. Try to sell goods from China.
3. I already once wrote an article about, and there is also a section about. There you will always find working ideas for business with minimal investment.
4. will only develop, so you can pay attention to it. Also consider the option.
5. Those who live in small towns can take a look.
6. Pay attention to business on the Internet or, for example, freelancing. This trend will continue to develop for a long time.

25 Business ideas 2019 with minimal investment

Below I will give some business ideas with a minimum investment of up to 50,000 rubles that can work in both a small and a big city. Also, some ideas can be implemented without investment at all. These ideas are universal, they will suit both women and men. And inside them you can turn around to make your own unique product or service.

Remember that almost every business needs it, but at first you can do without it to test the idea. After the test, this procedure is required.

And for organizing a business, an article about that will help you - a step-by-step plan from scratch!

Business Idea No. 1. Selling goods from one-page sites

This business is very relevant now and brought good money in 2018 and will bring in 2019 (and even longer). And it's realistic to start with minimal investment.

The bottom line is to sell goods on the Internet from one-page sites (landing page).

For this:

1. a trendy product is selected from suppliers (in China or Russia), for which there is now a good demand;
2. one or more one-page sites are created;
3. advertising is launched;
4. and there are sales.

My colleague Roman Kolesnikov successfully makes money on this. We even did an article with him on. Read it and understand the whole essence of this business idea with minimal investment.

Business idea number 2. Business selling goods from China

I also tried this profitable business on myself and it brings a good profit. It's no secret that now you can buy goods from China at very low prices and sell from us in Russia. This is now used by many and the business is gaining momentum.

The business idea is that you buy goods from China cheaply, and in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. sell more. On goods from China, you can mark up from 50 to 300% on average, which indicates a good profit.

I have a section on my site about . In it, I share my experience and business ideas with minimal investment in the sale of goods from China. There you will also find many instructions on how to order products, how to sell them, etc.

Business Idea #3: Dropshipping

This type of business can be started even without investments! It consists in the fact that you sell goods that you do not have in stock. Yes exactly.

Dropshipping is a direct delivery from a supplier to a customer. You act as an intermediary, collecting orders from customers and transferring them to the supplier. The supplier ships purchases directly to your customers on your behalf. As a result, you earn the difference between the price at the supplier and the price at which you sold the product to the client.

Difficult to understand the first time? Then read in detail about and how to make money on it.

Business idea number 4. Selling goods on Avito

This is the simplest business idea with minimal investment, or even no investment at all. Its essence is to sell absolutely any goods on the Avito.ru bulletin board.

It is good because it is suitable even for a beginner, and investments may not be required at all. To work, you need to purchase a product that you will sell on Avito. But you can start by making money by selling a few of your unwanted items. Thus, you will already have money to buy the necessary goods.

Business idea number 5. Inexpensive Chinese cosmetics

You buy inexpensive cosmetics in China and sell them in Russia. You can distribute such products both through social networks, online stores, and by offering them offline (i.e. in person).

Every woman dreams of a large cosmetic bag filled to the brim with decorative cosmetics. But this dream does not always become a reality due to the high prices for such products. You can help with this by offering a product a little cheaper than in stores. Thanks to this, you will have many customers who want to buy several lipsticks and other products at once.

In order for such a business to generate income, you need to analyze the decorative cosmetics market and choose the most popular products. Then compare prices on Chinese and Russian sites. Based on this, you choose the most popular and cost-effective cosmetics, order them at wholesale prices. After receiving the goods, you can start selling it in a way convenient for you.

The amount of profit directly depends on the sold cosmetics. If you buy an eyeshadow palette at a price of 400 rubles, and sell it for 900 rubles, then the income will be 500 rubles. from one unit of goods.

Business idea number 6. Organization of holidays

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you offer the client to organize a holiday for him for a certain fee. It can be a wedding, a birthday, a celebration on some special occasion, etc. The list of services provided (search for premises, its design, musical accompaniment, etc.) is negotiated in advance and prescribed in the contract.

This is a really profitable business that does not require huge capital. It will always be up to date, because. people have holidays regularly. You only need organizational skills, a certain amount of free time, the ability to find a common language with people.

The presence of an office is not a prerequisite, because. You can meet with the customer on neutral territory. Thus, with minimal investment, you can earn decent money.

To implement the idea, you need to create a team of toastmasters, a photographer and a DJ. To legalize such a business, it is necessary to open an IP. After that, find a client and offer your services.

Earnings from the organization of holidays can be unstable. It all depends on the number of celebrations, their scope and the specifics of the services provided.

Business idea number 7. Organization of non-standard tours

You create an interesting, unique travel itinerary, which is as different as possible from standard tourist tours, and offer it to the client. He buys a ticket, and you, in turn, deal with all organizational issues and support him throughout the trip.

Non-standard tourism has recently become very popular. Increasingly, people are choosing just such tours, because. they are tired of the usual and boring vacation. There will always be customers who love outdoor activities, eco-tourism, etc. Moreover, the creation of such a business requires minimal investment, experience in the field of tourism and organizer skills.

In order to organize non-standard tours, you need to rent a room, become an individual entrepreneur, hire employees (this is not necessary at the beginning of work), distribute advertising. In addition, you will have to make several interesting tours that are suitable for different segments of the population.

Monthly income depends on the number of tours sold, as well as their cost. Therefore, earnings at the beginning of such activities may be unstable.

Business idea number 8. Visage, makeup, hairstyle

The essence of the business idea is as follows: after training in specialized courses, you provide your services for creating hairstyles or various types of makeup to everyone.

The services of a makeup artist and hairdresser have always been and will be in demand. All due to the fact that every girl wants to be beautiful, both on holidays and on weekdays. Thanks to this, hairdressers and makeup artists always have enough work.

To implement your idea, you need to draw up the necessary papers and become an individual entrepreneur. After that, purchase the necessary tools and start offering your services to friends. In the beginning, you may have to work for free, but this way you will "fill your hand" and get a lot of customers thanks to "word of mouth".

Income from such activities can be unstable. In the summer there are always more clients, thanks to the wedding season, although there are many holidays throughout the year and you will not be left without work.

Business idea number 9. Santa Claus

The essence of such a business idea is as follows: you are looking for actors who will agree to play the role of fairy-tale characters, develop a script and find clients who are interested in the proposed service. On the specified day, Santa Claus visits the children and shows a performance.

Not a single New Year is complete without Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden. They are invited home, to kindergartens and schools. The demand for New Year's performances is very high and often the actors are not able to provide services to everyone. Therefore, "Santa Claus" is the most profitable business during the New Year holidays.

To implement such an idea, it is necessary to find actors, or people with artistic talent, rent costumes, write a script and distribute advertisements.

This type of income is seasonal. The profit depends on the number of performances, the salary of the actors and other expenses. After the end of the winter holidays, you can continue to cooperate with the staff and perform at children's parties, but already as other fairy-tale characters.

Business Idea No. 10. Club "Mafia"

The essence of this business idea is as follows: you find 8-12 people who love and want to play Mafia, solve all organizational issues, and play the game. Each player pays a certain amount of money for participation.

The game "Mafia" is becoming more and more popular every year. All due to the fact that young people want to diversify their daily lives. And such a pastime allows not only to relax, but also helps to make new acquaintances, to have an interesting time. Such a business requires minimal investment, and income can be brought with enviable regularity.

In order to organize such a club, you need to issue an IP, find a quiet cafe and book a corner table for 10-12 people. After that, purchase 2 copies of the Mafia board game and find participants (often via the Internet). It remains to play the game and count the money earned.

Income from the organization of the club is quite simple to calculate. On average, participation in such fun costs about 300 rubles, and the number of participants is 12. 8 games are held per month. Hence, the monthly earnings are 300 * 12 * 8 = 28,800 rubles.

Business Idea No. 11. Photographer (children, wedding)

The essence of the business idea: you, having the talent of a photographer and all the necessary equipment, offer to organize shooting for potential clients. If agreed, conduct a photo session, edit pictures and provide the client with the finished product.

A photograph is a priceless memory that can last a lifetime. People try to capture the brightest moments of life. Therefore, the work of a photographer is always in demand. Especially if he specializes in wedding and children's shooting. Wedding photography is distinguished by its scale, and accordingly, it brings a large profit, and shooting of children is ordered regularly, because. the child grows and changes.

To start your career you need:

• issue an IP;
• buy professional equipment;
• create a portfolio;
• advertise yourself;
• find clients.

Income from such activities can be both regular and irregular. In the beginning, profits will be unstable, but as the customer base expands, you will be approached at any time of the year with various offers.

Business idea number 12. Photo studio

The essence of the business idea is as follows: if you can and love to take pictures, edit pictures, handle a PC, then the ideal way to make money is a photo studio. You open it and perform various photo services.

Almost every document requires a photograph. Therefore, people regularly take photos for documents. This is the main source of income for such a business. In addition, a photo studio can offer a lot of services, from printing photos to creating photo books. Having such a business, you can be confident in the future, because of the wide range of services that will always be profitable.

To create a photo studio, you will have to register as an individual entrepreneur, rent a room in a crowded place, acquire the necessary equipment, and hire staff. To increase customers, you can distribute advertising.

The profit that a photo studio will bring throughout the year may vary. During the period from May to October, the amount of income is slightly higher than in other months, due to the demand for photos for documents. But it can be equalized by increasing the range of services offered.

Business idea number 13. Manicure, pedicure, sugaring at home, or in an inexpensive small room

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you master the skills of manicure, pedicure, sugaring procedures, after which you acquire all the necessary materials, tools and begin to give joy to clients. You can work from home or in rented premises.

Every girl and woman takes care of her appearance. Therefore, he regularly uses salon services. Of course, nowadays there is a lot of competition in the beauty industry. But you can reduce the prices for the services provided. Thus, you will gain experience and expand your clientele.

For work you will need materials and tools. After that, you should think about where you will provide services. It can be your apartment or rented premises. Some masters for a fee go to the client's house.

The amount of profit from such an enterprise depends on the prices for your services and the quality of the materials used. Each city has its own pricing policy for manicure, pedicure and sugaring. At the beginning of the working life, the income will be small, but it will increase with the appearance of new clients.

Business Idea No. 14. Luminous paint: cars, decorations, buildings, interiors, etc.

The essence of the business idea: you provide services for painting discs and other machine parts with luminous paint, paint and sell paving slabs, finishing materials that glow in the dark.

Modern people are very hard to surprise, but, nevertheless, there are those who always want to stand out. That is why many car enthusiasts paint individual parts of the car with luminous paint, and women, when choosing finishing materials for home repairs, prefer non-standard solutions.

Luminous paint is a new and promising direction. Competition in the market for such a product is minimal, so the profitability of the idea is guaranteed.

To create such a business, you need to register as an individual entrepreneur, choose the specifics of your work. If you like car painting, then buy materials and tools for decorating cars. If you decide to make paving or decorative tiles, then you need to purchase the necessary materials for such an activity. After that, you can watch a few training videos and start creating already in your garage.

Business Idea No. 15. Repair of household appliances

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you know how to repair household appliances and offer your services to customers. For a fee, you go to the office, to your home and fix equipment malfunctions.

Household appliances always break down at the most inopportune moment. Very often, it is very problematic to repair large-sized equipment (refrigerator, washing machine, etc.), due to inconvenient transportation and high expenses for it. Therefore, for many people it is much more profitable to call the master at home. This significantly reduces the client's costs and saves time.

To start your career, you need to register an IP, purchase the necessary tools (you may already have them) and advertise your services by posting ads, distributing leaflets, etc. It remains to wait for customers and win a good reputation.

Income depends on the number of customers and the complexity of the repair. Such a business has no seasonality and may well become a source of constant income.

Business Idea No. 16. Creation and promotion of websites

The essence of the idea is as follows: you find a client who needs to create a website, "promote" and raise it to the top of the search results. After that, sign the contract and complete the order.

In the 21st century, most purchases and sales are carried out via the Internet. Sometimes it is even cheaper and more profitable than going to the store. Therefore, thousands of new sites are created every day, where a lot of goods and services are offered. It is beneficial for sellers to sell products in this way, because of the wide target audience. Therefore, they strive to create a good site and promote it.

In order to start working, you need to gain experience. To do this, you will have to work in such an organization for some time. Having gained experience, it is already possible to draw up an IP, rent a room, hire staff, advertise your company and fulfill the first orders.

The amount of income depends on the number of completed orders and their cost.

Business Idea No. 17. Bath Restoration

The essence of the business idea: you, having the necessary materials and tools for the restoration of bathtubs, find a client who is interested in this service. Discuss all the details, sign the contract and complete the order.

Replacing a bathtub is a costly and time-consuming task. Often people either do not have the opportunity to buy a new one, or do not want to dismantle the old bath. It is for them that there is a service for the restoration of the top coating. This saves the family budget, and also saves the owner from a lot of problems. Therefore, customers are much more likely to restore bathtubs than buy new ones.

In order to start working and give a second life to the bath, you will have to formalize the IP and choose a restoration method. It depends on what tools and materials you need to purchase. After all the acquisitions, it remains to conduct an advertising campaign and wait for customers to call.

The price of a standard restoration of one bathtub is about 2,000 rubles. The approximate amount of income can be 30,000 rubles. per month, provided that you complete 15 orders.

Business idea number 18. Making a cast of hands

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you find those who want to make a decorative composition with a cast of a hand, after which, using the available materials, you take a cast of the hand of a child or an adult, decorate and arrange the composition. All casts are made individually for each client.

Often parents and relatives want to “stop time” and admire small children. Now it has become possible thanks to the production of casts of hands. Such a service is at the peak of popularity and is ordered by loving grandparents, godparents, etc. For a moderate fee, relatives get a lot of pleasure, and the manufacturer has a decent income with minimal investment.

To organize such a business, you will need to issue an IP, rent a room (or just go to the client’s house), purchase the necessary materials and office equipment, and advertise yourself through advertising.

The income from such a business depends on the number of customers, completed orders and the location of the office. Successful placement is 50% of the success of your enterprise. His profit is easy to calculate. The cost of one composition is about 600-700 rubles, and the market price is 1300-3500 rubles.

Business idea No. 19. Private fitness trainer

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you help people lose weight, pump up muscles, draw up a plan for individual training. In addition, you advise on any issues, teach how to work on simulators.

Most people have long understood that sport helps to feel young and healthy. That's why they go to the gym en masse. Many choose group workouts, but they may not bring the desired result, because. designed for the average person. Then a private fitness trainer comes to the rescue. It helps to create an individual program, so that you achieve the best results in the shortest possible time. In addition, a private coach is very popular.

For productive work, a trainer needs to be able to work on simulators, know the characteristics of the human body and understand how weight is reduced and muscles are pumped up. After that, you need to rent a suitable space and advertise your services. You can train clients at their home. Then you don't need space.

The profit from such a business depends on the number of customers and the cost of the services provided.

Business idea number 20. Earnings on affiliate programs

The essence of the business idea is to advertise other people's goods or services and for this simply receive a percentage of the transaction or a fixed amount of money for the client brought.

This business can be built on the Internet and offline, but most often they earn on affiliate programs on the Internet.

Business idea number 21. Creation of an information site

You can, like me, create informational sites and make money on advertising.

The essence of the idea is that you create an information site, fill it with articles and other useful content. Then you promote it and get the first traffic. When the site traffic grows, you will be able to sell ads on your site.

Business idea No. 22. Sewing clothes for dogs

The essence of the business idea is as follows: thanks to the ability to cut and sew, you make clothes for dogs, and grateful owners buy them with pleasure. You can sew both universal models and to order. Custom tailoring will cost more.

Clothing for many breeds of dogs is not a whim of the owner, but an essential item. It helps protect your pet from the weather and prevents hypothermia. Therefore, the owners of short-haired dog breeds always buy new clothes for their pets in the cold season. Clothing for dogs is quite expensive, due to the specifics of the product. Although there is very little material, only a sewing machine is needed from the equipment.

To sew clothes for dogs, you need to have sewing equipment (scissors, threads, needles, etc.), material, a sewing machine, patterns (can be found on the Internet), a desire to work and some free time.

It is not difficult to calculate the approximate profit from 1 product. On average, one suit costs about 2000 rubles, and the cost of the material is 500 rubles. Hence the net earnings of 1500 rubles. If tailoring is individual, then the amount may increase several times. Income from such a business may be seasonal, because. clothes for dogs are rarely bought in the summer.

Business Idea No. 23. Handmade

The essence of the business idea: you turn your hobby into a tool for making money. If you knit, embroider with beads, make products from polymer clay, etc., then such products can be successfully sold.

Every day handmade is becoming more and more popular. Millions of people tend to buy just such products as souvenirs and gifts. All due to the fact that each such masterpiece is unique and exclusive. Due to the great demand for such products, exhibitions and fairs of hand-made products are held in almost every city.

In order to make a profit from your own masterpieces, you need to purchase the right material and produce a product of high quality. After that, photos of your work can be posted on social media. networks, or sell products at various fairs.

The income that handmade can bring depends solely on you. If the products are labor-intensive, made of high quality from good materials, then by selling them you can get good money. It is very important to find points for the sale of finished products.

Business Idea No. 24. Sewing handmade toys

The essence of the business idea: you make soft toys of popular characters and sell finished products. You can sell products both via the Internet and in stores, at fairs and exhibitions.

The target audience for which this product is interesting is very diverse. Soft toys are loved by both children and adults. It is this product that is preferred when choosing a gift or a souvenir. A distinctive feature of the products is their uniqueness. Thanks to this, handmade toys have earned the love of many people.

To sew a soft toy, you will need: a sewing machine, tools and materials. After that, choose the character that you will make, find the pattern (on the Internet or in a magazine) and proceed directly to its manufacture. Then choose the way to sell products.

The cost of the finished product can be calculated using the formula "direct costs + indirect costs x2 = market value" (these are approximate calculations). Direct costs (material) for one product is about 1000 rubles. Indirect - the cost of your time, electricity. Profit is the value of your work.

Business Idea #25: Pet Furniture

The essence of the business idea is as follows: you analyze the pet furniture market, produce the most popular models and sell them in a way that is convenient for you. It is possible to make furniture to order at a higher price.

Pet owners want to please their pets in every possible way and therefore they purchase this or that furniture for them. People with medium or high incomes buy furniture for dogs. Therefore, they try not to save. Competition in such a market is minimal, so if you produce high-quality furniture with a beautiful design, then you don’t have to worry about the number of buyers.

To create such a business, it will be necessary to issue an IP, get acquainted with all the fashion trends in the furniture industry, purchase the necessary materials and tools, create sketches on the basis of which furniture will be made. It is important to conduct an advertising campaign and find points of sale for products.

This is a fairly profitable project, because. pays off quickly. If the cost of one unit of furniture is 300-500 rubles, then its market value is 700-2000 rubles. Income exceeds expenses by several times.

Conclusion

My conclusion, as always, is positive. Business with minimal investment is possible! Think, start, try. You should always start small and business is no exception. Moreover, it is no easier to make a business for a million than for 50,000 rubles. It just seems that there is a lot of money, so everything is simple, but everywhere there are difficulties.

For example, I would not be able to manage entire factories or banks now, I have little experience. Therefore, I will continue to build my small businesses, turn them into medium ones, and there it’s not far to the big ones;)

Thank you for your attention! I look forward to your comments.

When asking yourself what kind of business will be relevant in 2016-2017 in the conditions of the crisis in Russia, you must remember that own business is a popular field of activity that allows a person to reveal his aspirations and turn them into reality.

According to the latest estimates, in our country today more than 3 million citizens are entrepreneurs in various legal statuses - individual entrepreneurs, LLCs. The demand for business is explained by economic features, difficulties in finding a job. Many businessmen have come to understand that they want to work independently, to realize themselves in a certain direction. Some opened a case in order not to be in subjection.

Business with minimal investment

In order to start profitably without investing large amounts of money, it is necessary to study the market, to identify in which of its areas the demand is always consistently high. Below we provide a list of profitable ideas for starting a business that do not require large investments at the initial stage.

Hairdresser at home

According to research, even during a crisis, people want to look good, so opening a hairdresser or beauty salon will be a good decision. For those who cannot afford a large investment, it is possible to provide the services of a hairdresser-stylist at home.

Sale of firewood

Another type of business without large investments is the sale of firewood. In general, even during a crisis, demand will be high, since today not every village has gas, and it is necessary to heat houses during the cold period. Here you do not need to purchase equipment, you just need to have a place to store firewood and a car for delivery. At the initial stage, you can use the old GAZelle. Additional costs - the purchase of a chainsaw.

Advice. Such a business should be opened where there is demand - in regions, small towns.

The demand for firewood is always stable, because it is impossible to heat a house with electricity due to the high cost. Not everyone can prepare firewood on their own, so there will always be customers. You can buy raw materials for the subsequent harvesting of firewood and sale at low prices in forestries or directly at wood processing enterprises, for which you will need to conclude an agreement with the management.

Fast food

Fast food is a niche that will be in demand even in times of crisis. If there are not enough funds to open a cafe or purchase vending machines, then you don’t need to forget about the dream. To implement the plan, you can use the idea of ​​​​opening a fast food stall. So one of the options is to sell root dogs (sausages in dough on a stick). Investments here will be small, and incomes will be consistently high.

Smoked meat production

The production of smoked meats can also become a successful business in times of crisis, as people want to eat quality and tasty food. Demand for products will always be high, since many will not stop celebrating the holidays anyway. Industrial production is based on the use of "liquid smoke", which reduces the cost, but deprives the products of a unique aroma. Using a smoker will fill the meat or fish with smoke, no flavor enhancers are required, therefore, the finished product will be of high quality. This guarantees constant demand, as most people cannot afford to buy delicacies, especially in times of crisis. Investments in this type of business will be minimal.

Advice. Before you open a business related to smoking, you must complete all the documents and permits that allow you to work with food.

Bread production

Another type of business that will not cease to be relevant even in times of crisis is the production of bread and pastries. Investments here can be different - a lot depends on the aspirations and capabilities of the entrepreneur. For those who cannot afford a large start-up capital, you can implement the idea using the usual one. Over time, the income received from sales will allow you to open your own bakery. Baking bread is one of the most relevant business ideas that allows you to get a stable profit in a crisis. At the initial stage, you can bake:

• bread;
• buns;
• cakes.

For the convenience of work, you should organize production at home, taking orders via phone or the Internet.

Thermal printing on fabric

People in crisis need rest and entertainment. That is why the actual type of business will be the production of knitwear with various images created to order - thermal printing on fabric. Here the main attention should be paid to the development of marketing moves. You will need to invest in an advertising company, create groups on social networks if funds are limited. Directly for thermal printing on fabric you will need:

• thermal film;
• Printer;
• thermal paper.

Income will be stable as this service is popular.

Business in a small town: which option to choose

Those people who live in small towns or villages also dream of opening their own business. Before asking yourself what kind of business will be relevant in 2016-2017 in the context of the crisis in Russia, you need to take into account the peculiarity of the area in which you plan to open your business.

The specificity of small towns is a quiet, measured, provincial life, therefore, a business should be opened in such a way that it does not violate the usual way, but is of interest to local residents. For the businessman himself, this is a great opportunity to radically change his life, bring colors and variety to it.

In large cities, there are many opportunities for implementing business ideas and projects - advertising works quickly, there are many sources of inspiration. For a small town, opening a boutique or a nightclub will not be relevant, and in a crisis it will be unprofitable. That is why the best way to get a guaranteed profit is a business on various services.

Photo studio

Opening a photography studio would be a great option. People want beautiful and important events in their lives to be captured by professionals, so the services of a photographer will be in demand and relevant even in conditions of saving money. In addition, the photo studio can be engaged in the production of photographs for documents. You can increase profits and receive a stable income by providing a location shooting service, for example, at weddings or birthdays. In small towns, such services are in demand and are expensive enough to quickly recoup all investments.

Computer and household appliance repair services

Repair of household appliances or computers will be a successful business. In megacities, workshops are located in different areas, so finding a specialist is not difficult. Small towns are most often in short supply of such services, so the repair business will be profitable and in demand among residents. In a crisis, it will be much more profitable to repair a thing than to buy a new one, the influx of customers will be high, and with it business income.

Private kindergarten

Today, in the current economic situation, it is necessary to take into account the needs of people before starting a business. In small towns, the problem of preschool institutions is acute. There are few kindergartens, the queue in them, as a rule, is very long, so there may not be enough places in them. Therefore, opening a private kindergarten will be a great alternative to waiting or looking for a nanny. The amount of start-up capital here is quite large, which must be taken into account in advance, but the payback of all investments will come quickly. The demand for such a service will be stable, provided that the payment for the presence of the child in the garden is acceptable.

Development center for children

For small towns, the issues of circles for children remain relevant. Music and art schools may not be in the city at all, so the business can be directed to the opening of a dance school. Many parents are interested in the fact that children further develop, gaining new knowledge and skills. That is why the demand for such a service will be consistently high.

Choosing the direction of work, a businessman must take into account the possibility of independent teaching. As for the starting capital, it all depends on how many students are planned in the group. For starters, you can grow your business by arranging private lessons. You should also not neglect fashion trends and trends, you need to teach relevant trends that are of great interest. You should also develop a good advertising campaign, as in any other type of business, in order to recruit the required number of students in the group.

Satellite television

Installing satellite dishes will also become a profitable business in a small town, as TV signal reception is not always good, and Internet speed does not allow you to watch videos online. Using a conventional antenna, it is impossible to connect to modern channels, so the demand for installing satellite television will be high. In order to open such a business you will need:

1. automobile;
2. tool;
3. device for tuning antennas;
4. satellite map.

It is necessary to have a ladder for working at height.

Thus, business in the conditions of the 2016-2017 crisis in Russia pleases with a variety of ideas and implementation opportunities, both in large and small cities.

Business ideas with minimal investment - video

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Today, the unstable financial situation in the country leads to job cuts. Some people go to new companies after being laid off, while others look for ways to start their own profitable business. After reading the article, you will find out which business is profitable to open in Russia with little investment.

What business is in demand now

Supply is formed by demand. This is one of the main economic laws, therefore, in order to open the most demanded business, you need to determine what products and services the population of your city needs. It is believed that in any region, organizations involved in the repair, replacement of plumbing, the sale of household chemicals and products are in the greatest demand. To find out more precisely what kind of business is relevant now, an analysis of the market for services and goods will help.

Service Demand

According to statistics, employment agencies are very popular: the crisis and constant layoffs increase the need for such organizations. Demand for plumbers, hairdressers, electricians and funeral directors remains unchanged. In Moscow and other large cities, the first place in terms of the number of applications is occupied by companies engaged in commercial transportation. Organizations from the sphere of beauty and health are only 1% behind in the top. By finding out which services are most in demand among the population, you can organize a profitable business.

What is profitable to sell now

Aspiring entrepreneurs love to wonder what people are in demand right now. Actual products remain the same. An example of high-margin products: flowers, drinks, jewelry, handicrafts. Such goods are distinguished by stable demand, low production and storage costs. Popular alcoholic beverages are considered popular products.

What kind of business is now in demand in a small town

Small settlements are bypassed by novice entrepreneurs. In their opinion, the business there brings very little income. This is partly true, because salaries there are lower than in megacities. The cost of renting and buying premises will also be less than in big cities, so you can organize your own business with minimal financial costs.

The most popular business in a small town is a general barbershop. In addition to hairdressers, there should be manicure-pedicure masters, beauticians and masseurs. Shoe and furniture repair shops are popular regardless of the financial situation of the country, because. people tend to restore old things out of fear of spending big.

Demanded business

Commercial activity is always aimed at satisfying the needs of people or stimulating demand. Any promising business is built on this. You can artificially create demand for products by running product advertising on the street and on television. The relevance of the entrepreneurial field and whether business decisions are effective still play a significant role.

Profitable business

Commercial activity should bring maximum income with minimal cash investment and exploitation of various resources. These features characterize a highly profitable business. During the crisis, it is not necessary to open enterprises engaged in the production of any products. Their profitability will be low, the risks are high, and you will see real profit only in a few years. The service sector is considered successful.

Super profitable business

All novice entrepreneurs dream of receiving fabulous money, but few manage to realize this in practice. Some allow you to build a super-profitable business from scratch in just a couple of months. Another way not to save money and get a lot of money is to create a business that is completely new for the region and in demand. Direction options: from restoration or car rental - to your own thrift store.

Most profitable business

By opening your own bakery in a large city, you can quickly return all invested funds - in less than 2 months. A similar situation is observed with healthy food restaurants. People are no longer attracted to fast foods. The fastest paying business is able to return all invested funds in a month. Before opening your own business, study by sorting them by profitability indicators for your region - so you can weed out offers that will lead to the bankruptcy of the company in the future.

Profitable online business

A distinctive feature of activities on the World Wide Web is the lack of binding to one's place of residence. You can search for clients both in your city and beyond, so organizing a profitable business on the Internet is easier than doing it in the real market. A novice entrepreneur does not even need start-up capital. There are several areas of such business:

• provision of online services (programming, design development, accounting, etc.);
• launch of an online store;
• participation in affiliate programs;
• creation and promotion of your information product.

An actual business with the provision of services on the Internet can be created if you are a specialist in any field. You need to draw up a portfolio or launch a business card website, where your skills will be described in detail. You can start an online store without money, acting as an intermediary between foreign sellers and buyers from Russia. Goods will be sold with a small markup.

Online store

Consider opening an online store in more detail.

Pros:

• minimum investment (often 10-15 tr is enough)
• you can work in the Russian Federation from any city
• everything is growing rapidly: in 2018, the turnover of online commerce exceeded 1 trillion rubles, the forecast for 2023/24 is 3-4 trillion rubles.

The main problems 2 - to find a profitable product and stand out from competitors.

Advice - communicate more with the owners of existing online stores. Then the ideas will come by themselves.

The best place for communication is clubs of owners of Internet sites. The largest of them - "Insider", unites tens of thousands of entrepreneurs. The club is founded by the owners of large sites, every month there are large (including free) online and live events.

• it is run by the founder of the club, Nikolai Fedotkin, owner of the Video-shoper store (10-15 thousand people visit the site per day)
• the issues of choosing a niche (they give more than 1000 proven products), competition, creating a website, advertising, suppliers, individual entrepreneurs, delivery, etc. are solved.

The webinar is free. You won't find anything better in Russia now.

Profitable business with minimal investment

Many people want to make a profit without spending their own money, but not everyone succeeds. In practice, you can organize if you offer products of your own production, engage in intellectual work, or act as an intermediary, organizing purchase and sale transactions. Some open collection points for glass containers or scrap metal in the garage.