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What is a business idea?

This is an idea that can be used to build a new company or a new line of activity in an existing business. It is usually used to create goods or services that can be sold for money. There are several methods for creating and testing business ideas. The ability to transform into a viable business must be supported by a feasible and well-written business plan, which can then be sold for a certain amount to interested investors or companies before the idea itself is implemented. It can also be sold by concluding a contract for its sale with the manager, or other methods of compensation can be used.

An idea applied at the right time, when demand for the goods or services mentioned in it is expected to increase, can lead to the creation of a highly profitable business or the growth of an existing one. In an increasingly competitive environment in many industries, innovative business ideas began to appear aimed at creating goods/services for which there is currently no demand at all. They are aimed at creating demand by offering the market completely new products.

How to come up with a new idea? Generation techniques

As a rule, a successful business idea is generated either by experts in a particular industry or by newcomers who come from other fields and are not burdened by the traditions and cliches of the chosen industry. That is, the latter can come, for example, from the financial sector to the fashion industry.

For generation, you can use a structural analysis of existing industries, markets, business models, and processes. Typically, analytical notes are written, a SWOT analysis, variants of a PEST analysis, or Porter's Five Forces Analysis are carried out. Brainstorming techniques are often used.

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 reach 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, and 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 full 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 this regard, opening a catering business during a crisis period becomes relevant, even when the country’s economy is not doing well. 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 incomes. 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 “tasty” business project can pay for itself within 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.

These materials are intended for those who want to succeed in life, significantly increase their income and become rich, but do not have the initial capital to realize their dreams, who have decided to take the path of business and feel ready for this. They will help you make money using the huge opportunities of the Russian market, find the type of activity that best suits your character, your abilities and capabilities, and take the first step along the broad road of modern business.

We can give many examples of how novice entrepreneurs managed to earn tens of rubles in a relatively short period of time. Of course, to achieve such a goal it is necessary to show a certain determination, perseverance and energy. Therefore, you won’t be satisfied with examples alone. They have a unique embodiment of their authors. For some it is luck, for others it is cold calculation. Therefore, to make money you need to take a different path - your own!

First, determine what the market needs most today, be it some services or a product. Answer for yourself what is in greatest demand, and immediately come up with the best option to satisfy this need in accordance with your strengths and capabilities - formula for your earnings and success. And be sure to start the implementation according to this formula of yours, and the matter itself will prompt the further course of action and correct your mistakes. Are you wondering where to start?

We offer you a number of simple and most effective ways to earn money and activities that do not require special investments or, conversely, help to accumulate this very capital. They were very popular in the 90s - the end of the 20th century. And, it would seem, why do you need this old stuff? And then, sometimes, the new is the well-forgotten old. So, how did they make money in Russia, literally, 15-20 years ago?

1. Good old business - printing services
Having any printing equipment, for example, a copier, or having constant access to it, you can easily earn money by fulfilling orders from organizations and individuals. Fortunately, the prices for printing services are quite high, and finding clients will not be difficult.

It is enough to submit it to newspapers or post advertisements around the city. The greatest effect will be achieved by your advertisements posted in places where printing services are constantly required. These are the premises of district administrations, notary offices, banks, universities, libraries, etc.

Having earned a certain amount from this business, you can purchase more expensive and, accordingly, generating much more income, printing equipment such as a risograph. This business will always find its clients and will always remain very profitable and promising.

2. Production of original document layouts
You can engage in the production of original layouts, that is, the design of various documents, forms and other printed materials on a computer, either as a separate type of activity or in combination with printing activities.

To run this business, you need to have a computer and a good printer, on which the quality of your work largely depends. Spare no expense and purchase a laser printer, which, with excellent print quality, will quickly recoup your expenses for its purchase and will bring you a solid profit, because the production of one original layout on an A4 sheet costs from $5 and more.

In order to find clients, similar to printing activities, submit advertisements to newspapers or post advertisements around the city.

3. Lamination of paper documents
Do lamination - covering documents, forms, photographs, etc. with protective plastic. The laminating machine is miniature, relatively inexpensive and will pay for the cost of its purchase within the first month of operation. Offer your services in public places and places where they are especially needed, such as photo studios and other places.

Thus, you will ensure yourself a good and stable income. The approximate cost of laminating one document is 1 US dollar.

4. Earning money by making envelopes
Prices for unstamped envelopes invariably rise along with increases in postal rates. You can make money by making a template, purchasing paper and starting to make them.

And by hanging your advertisements in post offices or publishing them in local and out-of-town advertising and information publications, you will ensure good sales of the manufactured envelopes.

5. Full-fledged publishing
Publishing is one of the most profitable types of business. It can bring profit, depending on your capabilities, from several to tens of rubles. First, decide what you will publish.

This could be a solid book of 200-300 pages or a brochure of 10-20 pages. When selecting material for a book or brochure, it is very important not to violate copyright and therefore not fall under a certain article of the law. When reprinting materials from foreign sources, be sure to provide a link to this source.

Carefully calculate the consumer value of your book and the costs of publishing it. If you do not have sufficient funds, arrange a subscription to it with an advance payment. This will allow you to collect the necessary amount to publish your materials.

Sell ​​your book among subscribers, at bookstores, through Rospechat kiosks, etc. By placing an advertisement in the media or posting them around the city, for example, at the same bookstores, you can sell it by mail.

6. Selling books from a private library
Despite the abundance of books on the market, their sale remains a very profitable and promising business. Buy books for sale directly from publishing houses or from wholesalers, where they are sold without a trade markup, much cheaper than in city bookstores. Sell ​​them in crowded places” at the same bookstores, bookstores, by mail, etc.

Having collected a number of the most interesting books of various genres and adding to them books from your home collection, organize a private library and rent out books with a deposit. This idea is feasible not only at train stations and airports, where people while waiting for a train or plane happily while away the time reading an interesting book, but also in any friend in a crowded place. Go to your nearest library and see that despite the huge number of books on the shelves, it is almost impossible to choose something worthwhile.

7. Sound and video recording
If you have a two-cassette tape recorder or, better yet, a tape recorder with a CD player and have free time, start recording. By duplicating recordings of popular music and selling them in crowded places, for example, in clothing markets, near the metro, etc., or by accepting orders for recordings, you can earn good money.

You will receive the largest number of orders by posting your advertisements in technical schools, universities, hostels and other places where there are a lot of young people. Selling cassettes by mail will also have a good effect. To do this, submit advertisements in newspapers and send everyone who responds to it a detailed catalog of available recordings, indicating the cost of the tapes and the terms of their shipment and payment. Buy clean cassettes at clothing markets or wholesalers.

Now almost every second family has a VCR, and video recording can also be a very profitable business. To do this you will need two VCRs. Otherwise, everything is similar to sound recording.

In the future, having earned a small capital, it is important to expand and organize a small sound and video recording company, scattering several retail outlets around the city.

8. Video rental
You don't even need a VCR to carry out this activity. By purchasing several dozen video cassettes (DVD, CD) with recordings of popular and new films and organizing their rental on bail, you will receive a source of daily stable income. The only condition that guarantees your success in this matter is that the repertoire of films must change periodically.

9. Repair of household appliances
Our domestic equipment, and in particular televisions, often break down and repairing them can give you a very good income. If you do not have the necessary qualifications for this, enroll in the appropriate courses and within two to three months you will feel like a specialist in the field of radio engineering and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to repair televisions. And by publishing your advertisements in newspapers, posting them around the city or placing them in mailboxes (everyone now has a TV), you will get an excellent opportunity to test this knowledge in practice.

You can also repair other household appliances, for example, refrigerators, audio-video recorders, computers, etc. In addition, not all of our TVs are equipped with a PAL unit, low-frequency input, UHF and remote control units. By purchasing these units in radio stores, in specialized markets, or making them yourself, start installing them in TVs. It should be noted that, for example, without a UHF or LF input unit it is impossible to connect a VCR to a TV, and without a PAL unit it is impossible to see a color image, since most videotapes are recorded in this color system. Therefore, by installing these blocks, you will receive a large number of clients and earn good money.

10. Manufacturing of radio electronics
This work can be done even without special skills in handling a soldering iron, which will come with practice. Buy schematics, detailed descriptions of assembly and setup, radio components, circuit boards, housings and other necessary materials for the independent manufacture of remote control units, PAL units, telephones with automatic number identification (AON), and Sinclair-type computers from radio stores or specialized markets.

They are very easy to manufacture, assembled in a few days and are in constant demand among customers. More powerful computers such as PCs are very expensive and inaccessible to families with average incomes, and “Sinclair”, with its availability and low cost, allows you to get acquainted with the fascinating world of computer games in practice, gain basic programming skills (unlike game consoles) and will remain very popular. The importance of PAL blocks was discussed above, but you probably know very well yourself about the popularity of Caller ID phones.

Sell ​​your products in the same markets, at radio stores, or place an ad in periodical advertising and information publications and post them around the city. Success is guaranteed to you!

11. Private transportation
Having a personal car and knowing your city well. You will earn a lot of money by operating a private taxi service. And for this it is not at all necessary to drive around the city, looking around in search of voters. Stand near large stores that sell large items, such as furniture, refrigerators, televisions, and so on.

Delivery services do not always work promptly, and often are absent altogether, and you can help people deliver the items they have purchased. You can “pick up” clients standing at train stations or just near the metro and at stops where public transport is poor. This work is most effective in the late evening or even at night, when transport does not run at all or runs extremely rarely.

You should not lose sight of the fact that many commercial enterprises require drivers with personal vehicles, for example, to transport goods to retail outlets in the morning and transport them back to the warehouse in the evening. This job pays very well.

12. Car driving training
Typically, the level of driving training in driving schools does not allow you to prepare well for the traffic police exam. By publishing your advertisements in newspapers, posting them around the city, near driving schools and recruiting students, you will ensure yourself a decent income. To attract the largest number of clients, set your tuition fees slightly lower than at a driving school.

Give the first lessons only on quiet streets, in special closed areas, and so on. And only as your student masters driving skills; drive with it to busier sections of roads, to intersections with heavy traffic. It is very important that your student is able to put into practice the theoretical knowledge of traffic rules that he receives at school.

It is necessary to take into account that only those who have at least 3 years of driving experience can engage in this business. And don’t forget to install “Training” identification marks on the windshield and rear window of your car. Perhaps you will start releasing special video courses.

13. Breeding purebred dogs
Dogs can not only relieve stress and lift their owners’ spirits, but also bring income to the family. And what! The annual “salary” of an ordinary dog ​​is a few rubles. It should be taken into account that this business requires at the initial stage not only financial costs and physical strength, but also a certain mental attitude. Without this attitude, without love, care, without responsibility for the fate of your pets, there is no point in getting down to business.

Buy a puppy only with a good pedigree and carefully check the authenticity of its documents. It is best to buy from kennel clubs or at sales exhibitions that are regularly held by these clubs. Here you can compare puppies and consult with canine specialists about which puppy is most promising for breeding. Remember that only a high-quality puppy, with proper care, education and good treatment, will eventually turn into a high-quality dog. And for your future business this is crucial.

It should be noted that breeding purebred cats can also bring good income.

14. Breeding pets
Good income can be generated by breeding pets: hamsters, white mice, guinea pigs, etc. These small animals are unpretentious, feed exclusively on food of plant origin, reproduce with amazing speed and are always popular with children.

Breeding budgies and aquarium fish is also of great commercial interest. Many people who started this business live only on the income from this activity. Of course, to achieve such a result, you need to pay constant attention to your pets, have some experience and great knowledge in this matter. Read the relevant literature, consult with specialists and people involved in breeding the species of your choice, and over time you will get no less results.

You can sell pets, birds, fish at bird markets, pet stores, etc. In the future, you can open your own zoo or even a private pet store, selling not only animals, but also food for them, cages, aquariums, and various devices to care for them, etc.

15. Photographer services
Even with minimal skills in handling a camera and photographic equipment, you can get into photography. At first, it is not at all necessary to have a darkroom. You can take the film to a photo studio for processing. Shoot on the street and at home, in kindergartens and schools, at weddings and other celebrations. Deliver the photographs taken to the customer yourself or send them by mail. Recently, Polaroid cameras have appeared on the Russian market, which allow you to take pictures almost instantly. However, according to unverified data, photographs taken in this way are not of very high quality and darken over time.

Having gained some experience in this matter, you can open a private photo studio and take artistic photographs and photographs for documents. Photographer services are always needed and well paid.

Today, some people have a video camera, and if you are one of them, it makes sense to do video shooting as well.

16. Hairdresser services
No person can do without the services of a hairdresser. And at the same time. that prices for all types of hairdressing services are persistently creeping up, you can organize your own home hairdresser and make great money by first completing relatively inexpensive courses and receiving the appropriate certificate.

Equip your hallway with a mirror and shelves, buy the necessary Equipment and start with your friends and work colleagues. If your first practice turns out to be successful, the rumor about inexpensive hairdressing services will spread through your acquaintances and acquaintances of your acquaintances, like circles from a stone thrown into water, and you will not have problems with clients and, as a result, with money. In the future, you can submit advertisements to the media, post them around the city and work on call at the client’s home.

17. Household services or husband for an hour
Organize a private atelier of household services. Work alone or with help, such as your family, in your own home or in a client's home. Clean apartments and offices, wash and iron clothes, wash windows, look after apartments in the absence of owners: water flowers, take out mail, care for pets. You can make good money by exterminating domestic insects.

18. Tutoring
If you have knowledge in the field of science, take up tutoring. Place advertisements in newspapers or post them in schools, technical schools, universities, or simply in crowded places in your city. Help your clients master the sciences, prepare them for tests, exams, and admission to universities and technical schools. You can perform various tasks, drawing work, prepare coursework and diploma projects, and so on.

A good income can be brought by compiling a collection of the best essays, a collection of solutions to typical problems in mathematics, physics, chemistry with their subsequent sale through kiosks and Rospechat stores, through street book sellers, by mail or in the same universities.

19. Translation services
Today, many firms and entrepreneurs enter the international market, wanting to establish business contacts with foreign partners. As a rule, the conclusion of any contract or transaction is preceded by a long correspondence and, having difficulties with the language, they need the services of a translator. Such services are absolutely necessary for people working with various publications in foreign languages, when translating various technical literature, advertising brochures, and so on.

Using your knowledge of the language, you can make a good income working as such a translator. And if your knowledge allows you to communicate freely in a foreign language, work at international exhibitions, presentations, on excursions with the participation of foreign guests, and so on.

Buy a typewriter with a Latin font and, in parallel with translation, draw up business correspondence abroad. It wouldn’t hurt to have a typewriter with Russian font for translation into Russian. To find profitable clients, publish advertisements in newspapers or post advertisements around the city.

20. Sale"SECOND HAND"
Recently, many shops and wholesale centers have appeared in Russia selling “Second hand” - used clothes by weight, where for a ridiculous price you can buy quite tolerable things, among which there are also practically new ones, for example, those that have gone out of fashion in some countries But this does not mean at all that it is the same for us.

Start selling these clothes. This business is very profitable! Go to one of the large stores or wholesale warehouse and pick up a small amount of clothes to start. I usually sell goods to wholesale buyers in bags of 25-100 kilograms and offer significant discounts. In order not to make a mistake, consult with the store (base) employees about what product is best to buy for sale and where to sell it.

After purchasing the goods, go to the market or travel to other cities, taking into account the specifics and climatic conditions of this region, and sell the clothes individually, and not by weight. The result of such trading is always the same - a good profit.

21. Knitting and sewing
Good income can come from knitting or sewing. If you do not have hand knitting skills, buy an industrial machine. By setting a program for it, you can knit sweaters, scarves, children's clothes, etc. To do sewing, you need to have a good sewing machine. In addition to a variety of clothes, you can sew various leather products: waist belts, wallets, watch straps, etc., car covers, workwear, and make a soft toy.

You can sew or knit custom-made models, developed independently or based on patterns and drawings in specialized publications and fashion magazines. Sell ​​your items at clothing markets or take them to consignment and commercial stores.

22. Food production
Relatively inexpensive, small-sized and easy-to-use equipment for the production of popcorn, crispy potatoes, cotton candy and other food products pays for itself in 2-3 months of operation and can generate a stable monthly income of several rubles.

In the future, having accumulated a small capital, you will be able to buy more expensive and much more profitable equipment such as a bakery or an alcohol production unit.

23. Fast food organization
Having bought buns and ham in bulk, make sandwiches or, if you have culinary skills, bake pies and go to the clothing market to meet hungry sellers and buyers. You can sell your masterpieces of culinary art simply by standing in crowded, busy places in your city.

Having made a small fortune, buy equipment for making and selling hot dogs, hamburgers, and so on. Know that feeding people is always profitable!

24. Sale of soft drinks
Organize a stall or mine-cafe selling soft drinks, ice cream, etc. In hot weather, you can earn good money by selling these products, for example, on beaches or in gardening. Buy ice cream directly from a cold storage facility or from wholesalers, and you can make drinks yourself, for example, from concentrates.

In the summer, many enterprises need kvass sellers. Earnings are a percentage of revenue. You can sell 2-3 barrels of kvass per day, earning a significant amount. You can prepare kvass yourself.


Current situation the situation with small businesses in Russia is deplorable. Someone has good ideas, but cannot implement them due to lack of initial capital, someone has financial capabilities, but is in search of a profitable niche or is stuck at the start due to bureaucracy, bribery, peculiarities of Russian legislation, etc. .

However, despite the poor economic and political situation in the country, it is quite possible.

The most promising business- this is one to which you can devote yourself completely, that is, your hobby can turn into something that you do with great pleasure. Do you have a good camera and love taking photos? Collaborate with photo studios, photograph holidays, ceremonies, weddings. Sports fan? Open your section. Children's ones are especially popular now. Can't tear yourself away from your computer? Become an internet entrepreneur.

Which business is better? TOP 10 most promising options:

1. Hostels

In modern Europe, at every step you come across hostels - mini-hotels that can accommodate up to 12 beds in one room.

It is worth noting that hostels are quite suitable for Russia and the most profitable.

What you will need to open a hostel:

  • Purchasing or renting premises;
  • Registration of individual entrepreneurs;
  • Opening a bank account;
  • Permission from municipal authorities;
  • Permission from the fire inspection and sanitary epidemiological station;
  • Advertising and promotion.

What is the price

Cost

The costs include obtaining a permit for this type of activity and purchasing equipment. We budget an average of $350-450 for these purposes.
Another $70 or so will need to be invested in customer acquisition and supplies.

Income

The level of income is influenced by the professionalism of the master, the location of the workshop, and the literacy of the advertising company. Payback – 3-6 months. Earnings – 300-600 dollars per month.

10. Tattoo parlor

You will need to rent premises, purchase equipment, hire a specialist and other expenses. Opening a tattoo parlor in a city with an average population will cost approximately 14-15 thousand dollars.

Equipment costs can be recouped in 6-12 months, that is, the income will be from 700-800 dollars per month, since the cost of these types of services is quite high.

Rating of the most profitable destinations for starting your own business in Russia

  • IT sphere. Global growth rates have been observed recently. This is due to the widespread spread of high technologies among the population.
  • Mobile communications. One of the most highly profitable types of business.
  • Sales of natural resources. The most profitable business in the country.
  • Trade in consumer goods. You can get started with minimal investment.
  • Providing services to the population. You can start your business from scratch.

In fact, there are a huge number of good ones, for example, at the moment, there are already about 4,000 business ideas and more than 800 options for making money, which, if desired, can also be turned into a business.

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People planning to open their own business often mistakenly believe that they can earn high incomes and develop only in a big city. In fact, it is easier to run a business in a small city, and if you approach the issue wisely, you can provide yourself with constant high profits.
First of all, you should clarify which city is considered small. From the point of view of the business community, this includes settlements whose population does not exceed 100 thousand inhabitants. Most cities in the Russian Federation fall into this category, so it is obvious that the potential of business ideas for them is huge, and it is easier and cheaper to put into practice.

A person who lives in a small town has a lot of opportunities to create his own business. Financial costs are much lower than in a large center. Some types of business can be started with virtually no investment. Thanks to low competition, there is always something to do, even if it seems that the city already has everything.

Why open your own business at all?

By going into business, a person has the right moment to gain complete independence from other people, as well as the chance to earn significantly larger amounts of money than as a full-time employee.

From the very beginning, build your business so that in the future it can operate without your constant participation. This is the only path to financial independence.

Differences from big cities

Considering the situation from the point of view of the differences between large and small cities, we should dwell in more detail on their characteristics.

  • Citizens in small towns earn much less. For this reason, large business is not profitable, not taking into account the construction of plants and factories, which require labor.
  • The main demand is for traditional goods and services that people use every day. This allows you to expand your business activities into several areas at once.
  • Low level of financial investments in the initial development process. This is explained by the lower rental cost of premises, low staff salaries, and low promotion and advertising costs.
  • And of course, the smaller the city, the faster rumors spread. Accordingly, the reputation of a businessman plays an important role. People will not make a profit if friends or relatives tell about deception or inadequacy, and no amount of advertising will save them. This aspect is key.

Business ideas in the food sector

Opening a small cafe with reasonable prices and classic dishes is a profitable business. Because there are few such places in small towns, they will definitely be popular. Profitability is high due to low investments and high level of self-sufficiency.

Food trucks. This term refers to small mobile cafes. Presented in the form of vans with the necessary equipment for cooking directly inside. They are able to move to any place, for example, during a festival they go directly there and provide food for participants. The assortment is small, the chefs prepare each dish quickly and well, thanks to a lot of practice.

Inexpensive canteen on the territory of a factory or educational institution. Low cost and large portions of inexpensive dishes allow us to receive a large flow of customers.

Food delivery services (especially sushi and pizza) demonstrate popularity and good profitability. Delivery is organized at our own cafe, and a special courier service is opened that works with catering outlets in the city. Services of this type are common in large cities, but in small cities you can easily capture the market.

Some open mini-bakeries. This is relevant in areas where people pass through. For business efficiency, you should prepare products from the freshest ingredients that customers like. The room required is small, and special equipment is also required.

Retail

Of course, when talking about small business, it is impossible to ignore trade. Opening your own store is the most common way to start your own business.

In this matter, the main thing is to correctly assess the demand. What is missing in your city? What products could you offer to the local population?

Opening a grocery store is traditionally popular. The basis for success is the correct location and price level adequate for the average salary in the region.

To start a small non-food store you will need a minimum investment if you order goods from China, for example on Aliexpress. There you can find a huge number of interesting things at a very low price (for example, accessories for mobile phones, jewelry, clothing).

Business ideas in the entertainment sector

In the event that a traditional cafe does not bring the necessary profit, you can provide clients with various holidays. These include corporate events of private companies and government agencies, weddings and banquets.

Stylishly decorated nightclubs will be popular with young clients.

To organize it you need:

  • Rent a large premises;
  • Purchase the necessary equipment. Moreover, both for the kitchen, where snacks and drinks will be prepared, and for the dance floor.
  • Popular DJs and dancers from big cities are also invited to perform there and attract the attention of young people. Such events improve the authority of the establishment.
  • It is possible to organize themed parties in honor of popular holidays. And during the day it functions as a regular cafe.

Business ideas in the service sector

The service sector is very popular. Minimum level of financial investments, high level of self-sufficiency.

A salon for women and men, providing hairdressing, manicure and pedicure services with separate booths for VIP clients, will be popular. Specialists in massage and cosmetology are also involved. The level of profitability of such a project will be high, given the proper level of craftsmen.

Organization of taxi transportation. Several professional drivers with their own cars and a dispatch service, at reasonable prices, will provide residents with comfortable transport. This type of business is promoted through advertising and word of mouth. The profitability is high, due to the fact that in small cities there are no aggregators like Yandex taxi or Gett.

It is promising to create your own fashion tailoring studio. A small room, special equipment and professional seamstresses are required. Sewing dresses for proms and weddings, clothing repairs and other services at reasonable prices will lead to high profitability of the business.

The business of garbage removal and destruction of old buildings and structures is gaining momentum. Instead of dilapidated abandoned houses, large residential complexes are being built. And to make room, they need to be demolished. Labor and equipment costs are negligible. At the same time, garbage is removed from spontaneously formed landfills and special bins.

Some unconventional ideas

The problem in the Russian Federation is the lack of kindergartens. This stimulates the development of private institutions and mini-kindergartens. Financially wealthy parents who cannot leave their children with anyone are the target audience.

To do this business, we need competent employees who have experience working with children. You also need to rent a room and obtain official permission from government authorities. The last stage is the most difficult and time-consuming.

Business by . You can read more here. In short, this is an opportunity to open your own business using a ready-made model. For a certain amount of money or a percentage of sales, you will receive constant information and advertising support, technology and a ready-made business model.

People who lead an active lifestyle can organize ethnotourism. Standard resorts won’t surprise anyone, so rich people prefer to travel to picturesque places and hard-to-reach places.

For example, excursions to Lake Baikal are in great demand, where you can enjoy the nature and beauty of the region without fuss. But this is not the only interesting natural place in our huge country.

According to travel agencies, thousands of tourists go on vacation to Kamchatka and Karelia. If a town has similar attractions, the excursion business has great potential.

Organizing hunting and fishing trips for wealthy clients from large cities is very popular today.

Real estate

If there is excess real estate, you can organize. There are two options: monthly, daily.

In the first case, an apartment or house is rented to permanent residents, who are students and young families. Income will be stable.

It may be much more profitable to rent out daily if there are tourist flows in the city. Popular when there is a lack of hotels in resort towns. You need to publish your ads on airbnb.com and booking.com to attract regular travelers from all over the world.

If you don’t have your own property, you can make money on someone else’s. Open a real estate agency. The initial investment in such a business is quite low, but the prospects are excellent, since small towns are not yet accustomed to renting out housing and commercial premises via the Internet.

Business on the Internet

Until recently, you could earn a lot by opening a computer club. A room is rented, gaming computers are purchased, whose performance is sufficient for modern games, and a low price per hour is set. Young people spent days in such places. However, with the progress of progress, computers appeared in every family, and the Internet made it possible to play group games at a remote distance. As a result, this type of business simply disappeared.

Your own Internet resources bring good profits. First of all, you need an idea and a thorough analysis of the niche. The main thing is that the topic of your site is interesting to you, otherwise your enthusiasm can evaporate quite quickly. You also need to have the necessary skills and tools to run such a business, and the ability to promote your website.

The most popular option for organizing a business is an online store. The goods can range from various small household items to large household appliances. The development of progress has made this accessible to residents of any locality. Goods are delivered both by courier service and through Russian Post. You can read the characteristics in advance and choose the right product without wasting time getting to the store.

If resources are available, we open our own web studio. A few professional programmers are enough for this. The cost of one Internet resource ranges from 10-20 thousand to several million. Clients are searched for remotely or through the “cold calling” method.

Enterprising modern girls develop businesses through social networks, for example, Instagram. Fitness instructors train daily, post photos online, attract subscribers and sell advertising. Or they create individual training plans for a fee. The cost of advertising posts reaches several tens of thousands of rubles.

If you have some expert knowledge, then you can start running your own educational channel on YouTube (youtube.com) and make money from advertising. Foreign languages, cooking, car repair and maintenance, computer topics, etc. are in demand. The advantage of an educational channel over an entertainment channel will be a constant and stable level of views, and therefore income.

You can start an online business with virtually no initial capital. This is its main advantage, but there will be corresponding competition.

Market and competitor analysis

To start opening your own business, you need to conduct a comprehensive market analysis, find out what specific services or goods are required for city residents. Having found out this, you need to select competent personnel who can work effectively and attract more clients. To do this, it is often necessary to contact a special recruiting agency.

It is important to pay attention to potential competitors. What are their advantages and disadvantages? Does it make sense to open nearby or is it better to look for another place.

Many problems can be solved without leaving home. An advertisement seeking employees is posted on the Internet through special resources. In a small town, you should definitely take advantage of word of mouth, which often spreads information faster than the Internet and newspaper advertisements.

It is worth noting that goods from suppliers from large cities or simply large firms will cost significantly more than products from small manufacturers. You should definitely consider the possibility of supplying goods from China. Today it is not as difficult as it might seem.

It is important that the planned business must have prospects and be in demand. Opening a fashionable gourmet restaurant in a city where the average salary does not exceed 15 thousand rubles will be unprofitable. Same with a 5 star hotel. Another thing is to invest in a street point selling shawarma near a university or vocational school. It is also promising to open an inexpensive pizzeria there.

You should competently assess your own strengths and capabilities, and determine when the investment will pay off and begin to generate net profit. Without an effective strategy, a business will fail.

Where to get money to start

The most commonly used way to start a business without having the required amount of your own money is a bank loan. Explore all options from different lending institutions.

To obtain borrowed funds, you must provide the bank with all documentation related to the planned business. There are government support programs (be sure to check with your local administration about this). These include preferential tax systems, subsidies of various levels, and reduced loan rates. To get a loan, you need help from a competent lawyer who will provide all the necessary information and advice.

Be sure to find out about the availability of specialized business incubators in your city. There they can help you with any legal issues that arise, as well as assist in obtaining a loan and drawing up a business plan.

If you have reliable friends or relatives, you can try to start your own business together, refusing borrowed funds.

Search for a place

When it comes to finding a suitable location for your business, it is important to highlight two aspects:

  1. Rental cost.
  2. Availability of potential clients nearby. Good maneuverability.

Sometimes, a room is rented and subsequently renovated on its own, which allows you to save money.

Depending on the concept of the business, the appearance of the office plays a big role. If you plan to receive clients, the interior furnishings must be of high quality and stylish. As a rule, residents of small towns react strongly to this and prefer to trust what looks expensive and of high quality.

It is also important to consider the trafficability of the target audience of a particular business. Inexpensive fast food outlets are opening near educational institutions, shopping malls, and markets. It is students and people going shopping who are the main clients of such places.

At the same time, it is better to locate food outlets close to residential buildings. People will not go far for bread and milk if there is a good store nearby.

Planned level of profitability

It is worth understanding that a business in a small town does not pay off quickly, unlike a large settlement. Residents cannot afford to spend a lot of money due to low salaries. The degree of demand also influences. The time of year plays a significant role.

For example, outlets that sell kvass or ice cream in the summer, especially in the southern regions, have huge profitability. Moreover, in winter, there are simply no such points. But beauty salons are gaining popularity; in the summer, on the contrary, they are empty.

Most importantly, make sure that your income is always enough to pay off your loans if you decide to finance your business this way.

The basis of a successful business in the province

For any business in a provincial city to be successful, quickly pay for itself and generate good income, you must follow several key rules. Their practical use allows you to earn money and attract new clients.

The cost of goods and services should not exceed a certain value. The mentality and level of income of provincial residents does not allow them to spend extra money just like that. They are looking for opportunities to save money. Therefore, they resort to a mechanism of discounts and incentives for regular customers.

The quality of service is above average. If a person likes it, he will recommend this place to friends, acquaintances, and relatives. At the same time, a bad reputation will have a negative impact on business activity. Negative reviews need to be prevented in the bud. There have been cases when a cafe, after a decline in the quality of service, lost customers and went bankrupt. A bad reputation for an establishment in a small town can be a curse, but a good one can become the main driver of sales.

Promising ways of development

It is important to note that the basis for any business is constant movement forward, development, evolution. What is profitable now, in a year, when marking time, becomes the cause of ruin. There are many options for improving your own business.

A good method is advertising. Advertising attracts new customers. Popular moves include promotions, discounts, and presentations of new products. Marketing moves are of great importance. The special features are the duration of the promotion and the profitability of the offer.

The image of a business plays a big role. Positive reviews and gratitude from clients allow you to increase the number of clients.

Another step is to open branches in neighboring cities and regions. Over time, such costs will pay off. Brand awareness will increase.

To start a small business, it is enough to register as an individual entrepreneur. This will allow you to save on accounting and taxes.

In conclusion, it is worth saying that a business even in a small town with a small population can generate income. A provincial city is a good place to create and develop your own business, and an enterprising person will definitely achieve success.