25 small business ideas for 2019

For many, owning their own business is a dream come true, however, some businesses are easier to start than others. These easier business ideas are called small business ideas. But, times have changed, so what are 25 small business ideas?

25 small business ideas

1. Freelancing

Freelancing has become quite popular over the past few years. Sites such as Fiverr and UpWork allow freelancers to connect with clients all over the world!

2. Translator

If you speak a foreign language to a high degree, many translation agencies, will for your expertise. If you can, consider specializing to a certain niche- whether medical, legal, website etc.

3. Ecommerce Store Owner

For those of you who are passionate a certain item, why not sell it? Many niche sites bring in the big bucks after a while due to a lack of competition! The best thing is, is that it can be your hobby and then turn into your full time job!

4. Photographer

Do you have a good camera? If yes, consider starting up a photography business. Perform photo shoots on your family and friends, amass a small portfolio to show your clients. When you do finally get clients, tag them on social media posts, this will appear in their friend’s feeds too! Remember, most photography businesses gain new clients through word of mouth!

5. Property Manager

Many real estate investors will buy properties and never live in them, instead, they rent them out. Sometimes, the investors don’t have the time to manage all the properties, so hire a property manager to manage their properties. Essentially, you’ll be in charge of making sure the rent checks are paid on time.. You’ll also be in charge of making sure that tenants aren’t damaging the property.

6. Consultancy

Whether you have knowledge in SEO, HR or business, consider a consultancy business! Many businesses and people alike have problems, it’s your job to fix them. If you’re an SEO expert, there are sites willing to pay for you to increase their rankings. Likewise for any other form of consultancy business.

7. Tutor

Do you have a knack for a certain subject like Math, English or French? If yes, consider a private tutor business. There are many people struggling with these subjects, many have parents willing to pay a high price for your time. You can use the education system to your advantage- advertise through local schools, colleges, universities etc.

8. Graphic Designer

If you’re artistic and creative, graphic designing is just the business for you! My wife is quite a creative person, and she loves designing things, I gave her the idea to start her own graphic design business, and she loves it! It may require some initial upfront costs such as a website and an Adobe License, however, it is totally worth it! My wife’s graphic design business designed our logo!

9. Dropship Store Owner

This links into ecommerce store owner, for many people, the main deterrent is getting a full stock inventory. Dropshipping eliminates that, instead of getting a full inventory, each order made to your site will go straight to the manufacturer, the costs of the item are instantly deducted and the rest is sent to the store owner as profit.

10. Personal/Virtual Assistant

If you are organised, this is the perfect business idea for you! I personally have a virtual assistant, this is someone whom I have never met, however, he helps to keep me functioning at maximum efficiency. It will entail keeping your client(s) operating at the best efficiency possible. This may be going through emails, sending emails, making phone calls and more!

11. Coffee Shop Owner

Caffeine is one of the most addictive substances in the world. It’s likely that you too are one of the 296 million Americans who are addicted to Caffeine! You can use this fact to capitalize on your local area- who knows, you may even set up the next Starbucks! It may be one of the more expensive business ideas on this list, but it is totally worth it!

12. Vacation Host

Have you ever heard of sites like Airbnb, Vrbo, or Homestay? Did you know you could use them to host guests and make a huge income on the side? Many people are making a full time income from renting out a spare room to guests!

13. Moving Business

Every year, more and more houses are built, people are moving houses more and more. Use this information for your own gain, capitalize on it! Maybe you don’t have the capital to buy a fleet of moving trucks, but you can buy or lease a small van.

14. Packaging Business

This links to the #13, if a moving business doesn’t interest you, a package delivery business may be for you! Whilst a large part of the market may be controlled by a few firms, new online businesses will always be looking for someone who can deliver at a lower cost than the competition. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the owner of the next FedEx!

15. Nonprofit Owner

Have you ever dreamed about helping people who aren’t as fortunate as you? This will require you to do one thing- incorporate and file a 501(c) (3), also known as tax exempt status. Whilst you probably won’t be the next Bill Gates, you will probably be one of the most honorable millionaires in the world.

16. Travel Planner

Whilst travel agents are going bust left-and-right, some people are still looking for someone to plan their vacation. If you normally plan the best vacations with the best hotels, the ideal location, and a bevy of delicious restaurants lined up for every evening, this could be something for you! Most people advertise themselves over Facebook and then expand their business from there.

17. Car detailing specialist

Have you ever gone to London, New York, Paris or another financial capital? If you have, you have probably seen the abundance of BMW’s, Audi’s and Mercedes, all seemingly spotless. This is thanks to the work of the car detailing specialist! As a car detailing specialist, you will work with your client to make their car look spotless. You don’t even need to live in a big city to capitalize on this, just use Facebook to advertise your skills!

18. Housing Inspector

This will take some time to get to know the industry and get properly certified but if you wait, there is lots of money to be made! Many of your clients will be real estate investors who want to know how structurally safe the building is. Some of them will pay upwards $2000 per 1000 sq ft! Not bad for only a few hours work!

19. Online Dating Consultant

People want to find the ideal match, but few have the know how to make a first date run as smoothly as possible. If you have experience with setting up successful first dates, this could be just the small business idea for you! This will require you to go beyond what typical dating sites like Tinder offer, mainly a personalized experience, tailored to both people.

20. Handyman

If you’re normally the one to fix whatever is broken in your house, or one of your friend’s houses, this is the job for you! Put a website together, figure out what your time is worth and get going. You should also try to get some of your friends to be your referrals.

21. Web developper

Most of the small business ideas stated have one thing in common- they require a website. But who will design these websites? If you have a keen eye for web design and the skills to code them, this could be the small business idea for you!

22. Personal Trainer

Many people want to get in shape, but don’t believe the gym will work. So many turn to personal trainers to help them get into shape. Whilst you can start with a website, the best way to get customers initally is through Instagram. Put inspirational quotes on your Instagram page every day, and you will soon start to get clients.

23. Personal Chef

We all need to eat, but few of us have the time or the energy to actually cook a healthy meal, this is where a personal chef comes in. Once you get more clients, you can group certain people together, ie. Vegetarians, Vegans etc. by doing this, you can cook in bulk to keep your costs low and feed all your clients.

24. Hair Dresser and/or Make Up Artist

Most people consider going to cosmetology school and then getting an expensive chair at a salon, but you don’t need to. As long as you can get all the necessary permits and equipment, you can begin! You don’t even need to have your own store- you can travel to your client!

25. Tour Guide

If your local town or state is historically significant, and you know a lot about it, this might just be the small business idea for you! You will need to know basically everything about your town/state since it was settled but that’s only part of the fun.

You’ll also be able to pick a specific niche- whether that’s art, culture, modern day or something else! Some guides tour around the ancient ruins whilst others visit museums and art galleries!

I hope this list of small business ideas has helped you, which business idea would yo most likely do? Have you ran any of these small business ideas yourself? What were they like? I’d love to hear in the comments!