Business ideas without big investments. What can be done right now

Speaking about general trends, in particular, in 2017, it should be noted that most business ideas with minimal investment are related to making money on the Internet, hand-made or mini-productions in a rural garage.

The ongoing crisis has hit large and medium-sized market players hard, but small entrepreneurs remain virtually “unscathed” due to their business mobility.

In our list (the most complete of the existing ones in Runet) you will find a wide variety of options in various areas of life and economy.

We intentionally did not describe every idea from A to Z, since this list is only a list of opportunities, and not a business plan for any project.

Learn more about a particular business model, you can find out in our separate articles, links to which will be placed below.

So, we offer you 70 relevant ideas for your own business, for the start of which you will need a minimum cash investment, as well as your experience.

Opportunities for earning in this segment today just huge, and they keep growing.

First of all, this is due to the stable growth of mobile traffic. and the number of Internet users around the world. Thousands of new online stores, publishers, blogs, etc. are emerging, which in turn creates excellent niches for small businesses.

1 YouTube channel - you can make videos about how to craft, cook, clean, catch or plant something. Anything. You won't believe how many people use YouTube every day - hundreds of millions. The more views, the more profit. It will come from clicks on contextual advertising, and if you become a very popular video blogger, then from direct customers.

2 Blogging - starting your own blog is now easy, fast and very cheap. Millions of people surf the internet looking for stories, guides, reviews, travel reports, and more. If you write a lot and interestingly, you will very quickly gain a permanent audience and a high attendance rate.

In this case, you will receive income from contextual advertising, as well as from placing banners of direct advertisers. You just need to learn how to be interesting about things you know or places you've been to and it will start making money.

3 Copywriting agency. Many webmasters, online stores and web portals need competent and qualified specialists who can proofread or edit an article, write a selling text using the NLP technique, prepare an ideal press release, etc. Demand for quality services in the field of creating and editing Russian language and English-language content at the moment is huge.

4 Freelancing a wide range- Freelancers used to be considered programmers, photographers, designers and others. Today, the situation has changed radically, as there is a great demand for ordinary services that can be ordered via the Internet. Large portals and entire exchanges have appeared where you can earn your first capital by doing what you are best at. Now anyone can call themselves a freelancer: an electrician, a teacher, a writer, even a lawyer and many others.

5 Creation of a mobile application- suitable for those who already have programming skills. Demand for smartphone apps in 2017 is perhaps higher than ever. If earlier the lion's share of them was complex and high-budget software, now the golden time has come for small and convenient programs. There are two ways to earn money here. The first and simpler one is for developing the application and handing it over to the customer. The second (more difficult, but also profitable) is from online sales of applications in mobile markets (AppStore, PlayMarket, etc.).

6 Selling your photos to photo stocks- as the amount of content on the Internet is growing exponentially, there is a great demand for photographs on various topics that publishers need to design articles. If you have a good camera and know how to use it, you have a chance to make good money at your job. There are about a dozen large foreign photo stocks (online stores selling photos and pictures) that are constantly looking for new images.

7 Resale of goods from online auctions— eBay, Avito, OLX, Aukro, etc. The level of income in this business model is very dependent on your knowledge of the items you decide to resell. In the CIS, the online sale of things is not yet very developed, so the range of items, as well as the number of potential buyers, is lower than abroad.

8 affiliate marketing- it is also called affiliative (from the English "affiliate"). The essence of this business idea is that if you already have a website (preferably informational or overview), then you can place banners of a partner company on it (as a rule, these are large online stores, for example, Amazon) to promote its products or services. If a user goes from your site to a partner site and buys something there, then you get a commission of 4% to 15%. The most profitable niches for this are electronics, household appliances and e-books.

Food

The general trend in the field of food products and public catering is a clear trend towards greater naturalness and usefulness of food, as well as a factor of originality and mobility.

9 Author's pastries- if you know how to bake deliciously and you have an original idea, then this business idea will be the best for you. The best option would be to choose a very narrow niche, for example, author's eclairs, eco-friendly cookies for children and adults, pies according to forgotten recipes, handmade sweets, etc. Do not chase volume, focus on quality and presentation.

10 Food delivery from supermarkets and restaurants. Relevant for big cities. Of the investments, you will need a website with the possibility of online prepayment, as well as a description of the full range of products of the most popular grocery and restaurant chains.

11 Unique sweets both in form and content. In terms of the first, this is the manufacture of sweets and cakes to order. As for the composition, now the use of exclusively natural ingredients is considered original. Such sweets sell well at food festivals and fairs.

12 Mobile eateries- we are not talking about those "booths" with shawarma that "migrate" from one metro station to another. In this business model, an event or event that brings together thousands of people plays a key role.

It can be a multi-day festival, a concert, a large fair, etc. At such events, there is always a demand for fast food and the like. The organizers of such events are almost always open to small businesses, and you can make good money.

Various services

This section includes diverse business ideas that may be of interest to a wide range of people who want to start their own business from scratch.

13 Interior designer, decorator- this is an option for people who have a gift for combining interior items, the colors of various elements, which is supported by knowledge of the rules of good taste when decorating rooms. Ready-made apartments will be the best advertisement for your business, so it is advisable to establish cooperation with a company that deals with repairs.

14 Niche (narrow profile) consulting- is such a business idea that really requires minimal material investments, but requires a lot of knowledge from you. The key to success is to become the best consultant in a very narrow niche.

15 Repair of appliances - in every house it only becomes more. Accordingly, the demand for technical non-warranty service is growing every year. To get by in this case with small investments, you can start by renting a very small room (you can even in the basement).

16 Real estate agent is a rather old idea, but you can implement it in your own way and start to stand out from the mass of your fellow fishermen. For example, to specialize exclusively in commercial real estate or in a narrow target audience (for example, foreigners).

17 Writing and formatting a resume- sounds very simple, but at the moment there are already several recruiting agencies in the CIS that provide this service as an option. It is especially popular for applicants who wish to get a job abroad. The cost of such a service varies from 50 to 300 USD.

18 Sale of rare imported goods- refers to the resale of consumer goods for a narrow purpose, and not rare or antique items. For example, from China you can regularly order all kinds of inexpensive devices or devices that are either not available in our countries at all, or they are sold by a few people. The best place to buy such products is Alibaba.com.

19 Restoration of furniture and antiques- in our time, there are very few specialists who are ready to "breathe" new life into old objects, and there are many things that need them. Therefore, if you know how to do this, then take a closer look at this business idea. You can start with advertising on Avito or OLX.

20 Author's driving courses - there are hundreds of people who want to improve their driving skills. Some want to learn extreme driving, others want to improve their driving skills on highways or in heavy traffic. Experience, an individual approach to the client and a flexible schedule of classes will be your trump cards.

B2B (business services)

Providing various kinds of services in new small niches (sub-niches) that large companies do not enter is a very promising business idea that can be implemented with minimal investment.

As a rule, such services are based on understanding what your enterprise customer needs and knowing where to find it. Undoubtedly, strict requirements are imposed on such services in terms of their quality and qualifications of performers.

21 Research of foreign markets and consulting on these issues. First of all, this concerns the study of new promising directions for the export and import of goods. China, for example, does not count, since it has already been explored far and wide. However, much less is known about trade with countries such as India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Malaysia. If you have a working knowledge of these regions, you can make good money advising companies that are interested in them.

22 Search for highly specialized personnel. In addition to finding good lawyers, accountants and sales managers, many companies have vacancies for which it is very difficult to find a qualified specialist. As a rule, this applies to rare technical, medical and interdisciplinary specialties, as well as top management.

23 Internet marketing and research. You have no idea how many online stores exist that do not track the interests and behavior of their potential customers, as well as such global parameters as market size, number of competitors, price fluctuations in a niche. If you can collect, systematize and arrange such information with high quality, you will definitely not have a lack of customers.

24 Project management is the management of a large project (as a rule, IT or the development of a business development strategy) or its part of a large foreign customer. Working in this business will require you to be fluent in a foreign language and have excellent knowledge in the area in which you will need to provide services. Very often, such a business is opened by former employees who worked on similar projects, gained knowledge, understood how it works and decided to open their own business.

25 Outsourcing is a search for subcontractors for a foreign customer who has taken on a major project (IT, advertising, production). Basically, the main criterion for finding outsourcers is good workmanship at a low price. That is why many European and American projects are partly made by guys from India, Pakistan, Eastern Europe. If you know and understand how this can be arranged, this business idea is for you.

26 Local courier delivery– with the growth of Internet commerce, the demand for prompt and inexpensive delivery is increasing. Major players in this market inflate prices, and the goods come only the next day. This business idea is based on services for the delivery of goods within one locality on the principle of "delivery on the day of order".

27 Remote IT Services. Large companies have their own IT departments or at least a system administrator. A small business is not ready to have a separate specialist on staff, the need for whose services may arise once a month. But, since hardware is not forever, sooner or later they need to tune hardware or software. Today, many of these problems can be solved remotely, which makes it possible to work even with foreign clients.

28 Remote Accounting- as in the case of IT services, such services will be of great interest to small businesses (mainly individual entrepreneurs). The need for regular reporting, keeping records in strict accordance with the law, as well as the inability to maintain a full-time accountant, force entrepreneurs to seek the help of remote accounting and audit specialists.

For the countryside

Let's make a reservation right away that the realities of our villages are such that in the village itself you are unlikely to be able to sell something. But! The village is an excellent platform for a range of business ideas. If the village is located near the city, then this is very, very good.

It is at the expense of urban residents that you will earn your first capital. So, most likely you have a house (dacha, garage) and a land plot there. Naturally, you need to make the most of these resources and here are some suggestions for you.

29 greenhouse cultivation- on the one hand, many people already know about this idea, but on the other hand, quite a few undertake to implement it. But in vain, because fresh vegetables and fruits grown in the village can be easily sold in a nearby city at a good price. You will receive the greatest profit in early spring. The range of what can be grown is very wide and you can find all the necessary information on specialized forums.

30 Raising chickens and quails- demand for poultry meat (and eggs) will always be. Even having a small plot, it will not be difficult for you to buy and maintain meat or egg-bearing breeds of chickens or quails. You will definitely need an additional refrigerator (for eggs), and a freezer for storing meat supplies.

31 Breeding fish - at first it may seem that this is an overly expensive idea, but, in fact, it is not at all. You can start artificially breeding fish even in small tanks with a volume of 2-3 cubic meters. The main thing here is to ensure uninterrupted filtered water, proper nutrition and maintaining the desired temperature. You will definitely not have problems with the sale of fish, since it is always in price because it is both tasty and healthy. For example, there is a site that is entirely devoted to the benefits of such a breed of fish as mackerel http://skumbriya-retsept.ru/, a whole site of recipes. And he's very popular.

32 Homemade feed mixtures for animals. Small farmers have to buy feed from resellers with a double or triple mark-up. As a rule, in the village you can get a variety of cereals at a very low price. Knowing the composition of the compound feed (can be found on the Internet), as well as having even a small Soviet grain grinder and the appropriate ingredients, it is possible to produce from 20 to 100 kg of ready-made feed mixtures per day with minimal investment.

33 Manufacturing and assembly of furniture- you will need many different tools, as well as material, but you have a place where to do it. Ideally, such furniture is best made to order on a partial prepayment basis. In such conditions, you can both make furniture from solid wood, and assemble cabinet furniture from chipboard according to catalogs.

34 home preservation- in fact, it is an optional idea, that is, an additional option for what else can be sold to the "urban". As a rule, conservation made by hand at home by a skilled housewife has a number of advantages over factory counterparts. It is these advantages that should be voiced when selling. Jam and pickles are the most demanded in this segment.

35 Homemade bait mixes for fishing- as in the case above, this is more of a way to earn extra money than a separate business idea. It will not be difficult for you to find recipes for various dry baits for different types of fishing. At cost, a kilogram of your mixture will cost 3-4 times cheaper than branded counterparts. The first customers for your product can be found on specialized fishing forums.

Best of all, of course, if you can do everything that is listed above in this list. A stable good income will help you move to a different level of the economy: with hired personnel, regular customers and even your own brand.

Animals

Caring for pets, especially thoroughbred ones, is always associated with certain costs for their owners. Here are some business ideas on how you can make money in this area.

36 Grooming. Have you noticed how many dogs of small (almost decorative) breeds have become? Yorkshire terriers, Shih Tzu, Chinese Crested, Havanese and many others need regular grooming. Believe me, their imposing owners will only “for” their shaggy “miracle” to be professionally cut. Plus, there are a number of cat breeds that are trimmed for the summer. Of course, such a business idea makes sense only in large cities.

37 Training. At the same time, guard dogs are also always in demand. Owners of shepherd dogs, standard schnauzers, cocker spaniels, rottweilers and others will be interested in the primary professional training of their pets. Naturally, you must have the proper experience and skill in handling such animals.

38 Breeding purebred cats or dogs. The business idea may not sound new, but if you start breeding rare, and not "pop" breeds of animals, you can make good money in the long run. Greater success here can only be achieved if there is relevant experience and knowledge in this area.

39 Eco-friendly cat scratching posts are a pressed solid cardboard of a certain ergonomic shape, which is most convenient for animals. As a rule, harmless corn glue is used in the production. In Europe, such scratching posts can already be found in every pet store, but for now they can only be found in large cities.

Handmade

The largest section in this article. This segment is one of the most popular in 2017, and here you can find a lot of good business ideas with minimal investment.

The key factor will be whether you have certain skills and abilities in a particular craft. Believe me, a quality handmade product will always find its buyer.

40 Versatile outerwear for kids- many parents know that children's jackets and overalls are very expensive, and their range is very small. Moreover, as a rule, they are enough for a maximum of one season. As an alternative to factory-made clothes, there are already small ateliers that offer individual tailoring of children's overalls. If you know how to sew and model children's clothes, think maybe this business idea is worth paying special attention to.

41 Ceramic products This is especially true for products made of polymer clay. You will need a minimum of time and investment to start making various crafts. They will have a fairly low cost and you can easily sell them.

42 Handmade decorations will always be in demand. As with other handmade ideas, fantasy plays an important role here. Creative approach and high-quality execution will provide you with the first and regular customers. Feel free to post examples of your work on social media.

43 Knitting - but only if it's not banal scarves and socks. The core of this business idea is knitting something very original. For example, one Ukrainian craftswoman began to knit blankets from very large links. She came up with a very original product, which at the moment became very popular, especially in Europe.

44 Master classes (courses) modeling, knitting, sewing and other handicrafts. Again, this is very simple. If you know how to do it, there is a place for a group, there is a desire - spend, teach, have fun and money.

45 Handmade signboards. More and more shops, salons and other small businesses refuse plastic signs. There was a good demand for quality products made of wood, metal and other natural materials. Your potential customers are shops in the mall, fast food restaurants, various beauty studios and others.

46 Tailoring of covers for furniture- a narrow, but rather low competitive niche. Such covers, for example, are very necessary for sofas and armchairs in families with children or pets. Everyone will agree that it is cheaper to order a cover that is easy to wash than to buy a new sofa.

47 Stained glass manufacturing. Another type of "garage" production, which can be implemented without significant investment. You can start with small stained-glass windows, which are often needed by private furniture makers. In the future, you will have orders for large canvases that will decorate someone's rich house.

48 Memorable children's souvenirs- absolutely any child will be pleased to have a small cup on the shelf for his success in sports or any hobby. This will be for him a source of pride and motivation for further development. Author's memorable gifts will be ordered by both ordinary parents and kindergartens, schools and sports clubs.

49 Mobile trading. Recently, especially in large cities, near shopping centers or at weekend fairs, you can increasingly find small portable "shops" of people who want to sell their crafts. This is a great opportunity not only to sell your product, but also to popularize your brand or product. As a rule, in such cases, the fee for the right to accommodate compactly is very small (from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles).

beauty and health

In this area, there have always been a large number of small and low competitive niches in which you can easily start a business with minimal investment.

50 yoga instructor is one of the most popular business ideas in 2017, especially among women. If you have knowledge in this area, you just have to find a cozy room for group classes. You can promote your services through Facebook.

51 Healthy nutrition consulting- another good idea, the emergence of which is dictated by the growing popularity of a healthy lifestyle. For starters, it doesn’t hurt to start your own blog or Facebook page and share your experience. In the future, people will begin to contact you for advice on diet, child nutrition, and much more.

52 Beauty salon at home- a common and well-known idea. This is a great option for starting your small business on the way to opening a full-fledged hairdresser or salon. During this time, you will be able to develop an excellent base of regular customers.

53 Visiting make-up specialist- a good option for big cities, where every day there are all kinds of events and there is a need for the services of a stylist-make-up artist. From investments, you will need high-quality cosmetics, tools, Instagram accounts, and then a small site with many photos of your work.

54 Art tattoo studio. It is impossible not to notice that the number of people with permanent and temporary tattoos has increased significantly in recent years. Today it is possible to apply temporary tattoos and henna paintings, which are very popular among today's youth. Such a studio does not need a lot of space, but you will have to invest in good equipment and materials.

Entertainment and leisure

Despite the crisis, people try not to forget about entertainment. In the conditions of limited foreign tourism for citizens of the Russian Federation, the demand for domestic tourism, the organization of corporate parties and holidays, as well as various master classes, has significantly increased.

55 Aerial photography with a quadcopter is perhaps one of the most modern business ideas that is rapidly gaining popularity around the world during 2016-2017. Investments are minimal - only the quadcopter (drone) itself. With it, you can shoot stunning panoramic videos that will appeal to honeymooners, organizers of mass events, etc. With this technique, you will leave far behind your competitors who are used to making banal videos.

56 Bike tours. The community of cyclists in the CIS has grown 16 (!) times over the past 10 years. There was a whole mass of people who are ready to break into a long bike trip. Such tours can be organized for the weekend (local areas) or for several days (travel abroad). Now your hobby can become a full-fledged small business.

57 Organization of trips. As with bike tours, this business idea will appeal to those who have been hiking all their lives. The most profitable will be long-term international routes, which far from poor people will be ready to decide on. Having such experience behind you, you can easily organize such group trips.

58 City tours. This idea is especially relevant for tourist hubs, where visitors are willing to pay good money for visiting local attractions and an interesting story about their history and origin. Investments in this case are minimal: you need to take special small courses and successfully pass the exam.

59 Master classes on tourism and survival. Another new business idea that will appeal to experienced lovers of extreme tourism. Many novice tourists know absolutely nothing about equipment, physical training, climate, flora and fauna in a particular area. Such master classes are in demand in big cities, where people of medium and higher incomes are preparing to go on hikes of high complexity.

60 Event management. Services for organizing holidays, concerts, festivals and other major events are also popular today. You have probably noticed how many street food festivals, marathons, and charity fundraisers have been held these days. Event managers and agencies are behind their successful organization.

61 Master classes in drawing and other creative crafts. If you are a creative person who has been doing this as a hobby for a long time, then it's time for you to make money from it. A large number of people strive to learn how to draw, sculpt, embroider, sing beautifully and much more.

62 Organization of children's holidays. Along with large "holidays" for adults, there is a need (demand) for organizing children's events. Birthdays, New Year's holidays, promotions for children's shops or salons - all this requires the development of a special program, the selection of costumes and performers. Provide all this to the customer "on a silver platter" and start earning.

63 Dance lessons for adults- this is still a good idea for those who have been dancing all their lives and decided to open their own business. You just need to find a good hall, come up with a specialization (Latin, ethnic or other dances) and advertise on the Internet.

64 shopping consultant- at first glance, this sounds frivolous, but, for example, several such consultants are already successfully working in Moscow. Thanks to your sense of style, knowledge of the latest fashion trends and other important news, you can become an indispensable assistant for wealthy women and even men.

Educational services

As in the old days, many people are eager to learn something new, develop and improve their skills. In the age of the internet

65 Cooking master classes. So far, only chefs have been doing this, and then only as a part-time job or for TV shows. However, if you have the skills and the ability to rent a kitchen, you can regularly conduct such practical exercises. Believe me, in large cities there is a demand for this.

66 Organization of seminars and conferences. Here we are talking exclusively about the idea of ​​organizing these events. Considering the huge number of seminars being held today, the demand for such services is extremely high.

67 Own training webinars. An excellent business idea, which is already used by thousands of trainers, experts and other professionals. This model is convenient because no one needs to go anywhere. Everything happens in the form of an online conference. You, as the organizer, only have to bear the small costs of using the service, which makes it possible to hold webinars.

68 Tutoring. This idea is perceived by many as a side job, but in fact it is not. Here a lot depends on the level of income from classes, and it, in turn, depends on the field of knowledge and the audience with which you will work. The most profitable will be individual tutoring for top managers, specialists who are preparing to leave to work abroad, etc.

69 Own educational portal. Sounds big, but you have to start small. You must create unique training material for a specific niche of professionals. This material needs to be formatted in a variety of forms: articles, videos, infographics, etc. Ultimately, you will be able to build an entire course in your discipline and sell it successfully.

70 Coach for personal growth and motivation. This idea is viewed with skepticism by many. Largely due to the "bad" fame of some of these coaches, who are well PR, but teach little. If you are a very energetic person, you know how to light a fire in the hearts and heads of other people, then this path may be for you.

Clients (customers) are your everything!

Therefore, remember one of the most important rules for starting any business with minimal investment - people, your potential customers should know about your skills, your services or product.

You can be the world's best mechanic, trainer, artist or bake the most delicious pies, but if only you know about it, you will not earn money.

Believe me, with the advent of the first customers (provided that they are very pleased with you), the next customers will not be long in coming.

Our team sincerely wishes you success in your new business!

Write in the comments what ideas you liked. We will be grateful for your likes and reposts =)

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All the business ideas proposed here are as old as the world. 90% of them are no longer relevant in terms of earnings, only you can stay afloat. The market is full of such offers. These are not ideas, but a list of projects that exist on the market.
The essence of an idea is its uniqueness, and there is nothing unique here.

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Hi all! Today we will talk about how to start your business from scratch and even without money.. Many will say that this is unrealistic, but I will tell you that more than. In this article I will tell you how to do this, give examples of 28 business ideas without investments that came to mind and talk about this topic in the comments.

What is important to know before starting a business from scratch

This is the most important point of this article. If you don't read it, there's no point in reading any further. So, I will say briefly what is important to know, and below in the text I will try to dwell in more detail.

1. In business, as in sports! Here, too, your inner attitude to this is important! Your mental state. If you are mentally prepared for the upcoming difficulties, ups and downs, then your business will last a long time. If you do not have money, but you decide to start your own business, then be prepared for a long journey. With money, everything is easier, but without them ... You understand.
2. What is your business goal? You must clearly understand why you want to do business. “Because a friend is engaged, and I’m worse” or you really see a promising and unique business model, ways to implement it, usefulness for others, the reality of making a profit.
3. We calculate the risks.
   - Never start a business on borrowed money if you are not sure that everything will work out for you and you will pay off your debts.
   - Designate for yourself that point beyond which you will never, under any circumstances, go out.
4. Start small. No businessman has ever started with a global corporation building. Everyone started with something small, many even without money. I think you all know these success stories. There are a lot of such people in the business environment. Never cling to large-scale business ideas that require large initial investments. Assess your capabilities appropriately. It's easy to screw up at the start. And there are also a large number of such people, just few people know them. Personally, I know many such failures.
5. Choose the niche that you understand! Do not start your first business from scratch in an area in which you know nothing. Not everyone is given to be restaurateurs or fashion designers. But perhaps you are going to start a business with a partner who understands what you are not good at. Then you can take a risk. But again, agree on everything "ashore".
6. Confidently go to the goal! If you doubt or are afraid of something, then it’s better not to start your own business at all. You must be confident in your abilities and that you will succeed, and also be prepared if the idea burns out. It is very important to enjoy what you are doing and then petty troubles in business will be easier to bear.
7. Quality matters in business! In goods or services - it doesn't matter! Never start a business if your offer is inferior in quality to those on the market. Of course, by chance, you can get the first customers, but in doing so, ruin your reputation in the bud and quickly close.
8. Not everyone is destined to be a businessman! In Russia, only 5-10% of entrepreneurs, and the rest are employees and the unemployed. Such is life, not everyone can be an entrepreneur, astronaut, athlete, scientist, etc. You must understand this. I don’t remember from whom I heard these statistics, it seems to be from Oleg Tinkov (if I made a mistake in the numbers, correct me).

Reread these points again, and maybe several times, because without it there is no way at all. Any businessman or entrepreneur will agree with me on this. Maybe with adjustments based on practice, but generally agree !

Schemes on how to start your business from scratch

If you want to start your small business without money from scratch, then only with these 4 schemes it is possible to do it.

Start a Service Business

1. You know how to do something better than others;
2. You start to provide your services and earn the first money;
3. Expand your business or open another one with the money you earn.

In 90% of cases, a business without money can only be started on services! This is logical. You earn on your own. With goods, this rarely happens, because in most cases goods need to be purchased, and this is an investment.

Start a business from scratch on goods, acting as an intermediary

1. You know how to sell;
2. Do you know where to buy cheaper?
3. Find a client for a higher price and keep the difference;
4. With the money you earn, you can already afford to buy goods, if necessary.

With goods without investment, you can only start as a reseller and only if you know how to sell. Because without sales skills, you will not be able to find a client. It is rare to find a hot item much cheaper than the competition and that no one but you knows about it. Therefore, always prepare for competition. Next, I will tell you in more detail how to open a business without investments for the resale of goods.

Start an info business

1. You have unique knowledge that can be useful to many (it is better if you have already been contacted for your knowledge);
2. You actively claim your knowledge and sell it to others.

Only knowledge should be unique and useful, not fictional. Suddenly, you lost weight according to the method you developed, or cured something with the help of your method, or you know foreign languages, etc. It can be taught and earned.

Become a partner with your employer

1. You work in a company and have knowledge or skills that could give the company significant growth, allow you to save on something, etc.;
2. You offer your service to the director (it is free for the test);
3. If the result is positive, then you can negotiate a partnership.

Or, for example, you know how to increase sales of the goods or services of the company you work for through other types of advertising/promotion. Then you can offer the director to buy clients from you or simply pay you a percentage of the clients you attracted. This option is from personal experience.

Conclusion from these 4 schemes

You should have noticed that all these 4 schemes have 1 thing in common - you must be able to do something better than others, or at least well! If you do not know how to sell your product or service, if your product or service is not that good, then you will 100% burn out sooner or later! Tryndets will come to your business! This is an undeniable fact!

In business, profit comes only from the sale of goods, services, etc. If you do not know how to present and sell your product, then it is unlikely that someone will buy it from you. If your product quality is worse than that of a competitor, then sooner or later everyone will understand this and you will be left without customers. Doing worse than others does not make sense.

28 business ideas from scratch without investing money

There can be a lot of ideas. It is worth considering a business in the service sector, a business on the Internet, a business selling goods, but only as an intermediary.

Business idea #1 - Get a grant and start a business without investment

: you draw up a detailed business plan for the project you want to implement, officially register your activities, collect a package of documents and send it for consideration to the state grant commission. If your business plan is approved, you will receive a sum of money to grow your business.

Relevance:

Every year, a certain amount is allocated to the budget of the Russian Federation for the development of small businesses. This is money that the state gives free of charge for the implementation of an idea. But only those entrepreneurs who provide realistic business plans receive such a subsidy. Grants are a great opportunity for a talented entrepreneur to start a business without an initial investment.

Implementation of the idea:

To receive a grant, you must officially register your activities, draw up a detailed business plan, collect a package of necessary documents and send them to the commission. If your candidacy is approved, you will receive subsidies in the amount of 100 thousand rubles. up to 500 thousand rubles

Business Idea #2 - Resell Items Using Bulletin Boards

The essence of the idea is as follows : you audit your things and find unnecessary ones. After that, take pictures of them and place ads for sale on specialized sites.

Relevance:

A business without investments for the resale of goods that may be in demand by other people is probably at the peak of its popularity today. More and more people prefer to buy used things than to overpay for new ones. This is especially true for children's things and accessories for babies, schoolchildren, as well as home furniture, utensils and other goods.

Each apartment has a huge number of things that the owners have not used for a long time. It can be clothes, various equipment, children's toys, books, a grandmother's sideboard, etc. They lie idle and litter the space, and yet they can be profitably sold. Thus, you get rid of unnecessary things, while also earning.

Many people deliberately buy an undervalued product and resell it at a higher price. You can also help sell unnecessary things to your friends. In this case, the markup can reach up to 500%, and initial investments are not required.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to earn the first money, you need to find the things you want to sell, take a photo of them, place ads on the electronic boards of sales sites and meet with a potential buyer. After you gain sales experience, you can invite your friends to help get rid of the "trash" in a similar way. In this case, only you set the markup.

Business idea number 3 - Handyman services without investment

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you have certain abilities (for example, you understand household appliances and can fix them, you are familiar with the work of a plumber, you can lift heavy objects and carry them without problems), then you can offer your services to people who need them.

Relevance:

Human life is arranged in such a way that sometimes, he needs help. Women cannot bear weights, then loaders come to the rescue, not every man can independently carry out electrical installation or construction work. It is these problems that firms that provide handyman services are designed to solve. Such a business does not involve initial capital, and the income can bring substantial.

Implementation of the idea:

Your task is to write a beautiful and attractive advertisement for the provision of your services. The more original you approach this, the more likely you are to be noticed. We are not talking about posting ads at the entrances (although this also takes place), today they are increasingly looking for specialists on electronic bulletin boards (like Avito).

Before you start a business, you need to analyze the demand for the service you have chosen, learn about competition, and calculate the profitability of the entire project. If you are sure of success, then you can register an individual entrepreneur, place ads, purchase a minimum set of tools and start earning.

Income depends on the price of your services and the number of orders. If the work is done with high quality, then after a while the client base will expand, and profits will increase.

Business idea number 4 - Wedding makeup artist, hairdresser at home

The essence of the idea is as follows A: Without investment, this business will only be considered if you have a unique skill or natural talent in hairdressing or make-up art or if you have completed courses in hairdressing-make-up. Prepare a portfolio, create a page in social networks and collect orders. Come up with discounts for brides, their mothers and sisters.

Relevance:

The bride is the centerpiece of any wedding. Therefore, makeup and hair should be on top. Only a professional can make a quality make up and put your hair in order. Not surprisingly, during the wedding season, hairdressers and makeup artists do not have a free minute. Very often, besides the bride, her parents and girlfriends ask her to do her hair. These are additional clients, for the search for which the master does not make any effort.

Implementation of the idea:

• Firstly, you will have to get a certain work skill by attending relevant courses or having an internship with a professional. There are many free online courses.
• Secondly, you need to register your labor activity. But at first, you can do without it.
• Thirdly, you need to purchase the necessary tools and materials. After that, it remains to advertise your services and look for customers.

Such a business is seasonal, so earnings can be unstable. Profit depends on the quality of the work performed, prices and the number of customers.

Business idea number 5 - Monetization of women's hobbies. hand made

The essence of the idea is as follows : If you know how to sew, knit or embroider, then it's time to turn your hobby into an income tool. Selling your masterpieces can make good money.

Relevance:

This business at home without investment is especially relevant today among housewives and unemployed ladies. Handmade - a variety of products created by hand by a master. It can be beautiful crafts, hair accessories, scrapbooking and much more. Such a product is at the peak of popularity, because. each item is unique and unrepeatable. Handmade goods are most often bought as gifts and souvenirs, so the demand is always high. Everyone can make money on the sale of products of their own production (mothers on maternity leave, students, pensioners), the main desire and a little talent.

Implementation of the idea:

First you need to decide what kind of products you will create. For example, this is scrapbooking. Then you watch several tutorial videos on creating photo books, purchase a minimal set of materials and tools (perhaps you have them at home), create a masterpiece and sell it via the Internet or in any convenient way. The main thing in such a business is to find a point of sale of products.

Perhaps you already have a ready-made collection of handicrafts. So, maybe it's time to capitalize on it and sell something. It is in this case that this type of business will be considered without investments.

The profit that handmade can bring depends on the products you create, their quality and price, as well as the number of units sold.

Business idea number 6 - Consulting, tutoring, music lessons

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you have certain knowledge in some area of ​​science, or are good at art, you can play a musical instrument, then you should try to transfer your knowledge to students for a fee.

Relevance:

What could be easier!? This is how our grandmothers made money. Today, in big cities, this can be a real business. You have a talent, your child has kids in the class who want to develop their talent. Gather a group, hold master classes, arrange a competition between students and you will not end up with a stream of people who want to study with you.

This is a great business idea for young professionals without investment. As a student, you can start teaching small children the skill of playing the violin or French. Very often educational institutions provide only superficial knowledge. But attentive parents, when they notice certain abilities in their child, hire tutors to develop the talent of their child. These can be lessons of foreign languages, exact sciences, learning to play a musical instrument. The tutor gets the maximum benefit, because it is he who has the opportunity to receive income without investing a penny. What is your business without investments?!

Implementation of the idea:

In order to teach someone, for example, music, it is necessary to have an appropriate musical education yourself. If you are confident in your strengths and abilities, then feel free to go in search of clients. It is better to distribute advertising in educational institutions where your services will definitely be in demand. You can conduct classes both at home and at clients' homes. This significantly reduces costs.

The income from such a business depends on the number of students and the cost of your lessons and consultations. Such activities may be seasonal, and are less in demand during the holidays.

My friend, who works as a foreign language teacher at a school, she shared with me a secret that in private lessons she earns 5 times more than her official salary at school, plus a part-time job as an interpreter at a local hockey club. The result is a good amount, which allows her to drive around on a new crossover.

Business idea number 7 - Your website or blog

Relevance:

No modern person can imagine his life without the Internet. It is there that people sell and buy things, products, equipment, communicate, and spend most of their free time. Therefore, advertisers are trying to promote their product on the Web. If you run a food blog, for example, you can advertise products, kitchen utensils, and so on. Agree, a very good option for passive income.

Implementation of the idea:

How to open a business without investments on websites or a blog? Very simply, your obedient servant began that way. My first sites were without investments in anything (well, except for buying a domain and paying for hosting, total +/- 200 rubles, well, that's not money). In order for the site to generate income, you need an original design, unique content with interesting and useful information that will need to be updated periodically. It remains to find a user who wants to place an advertisement, or create an affiliate project with any site. After that, it remains to calculate the profit.

Income depends on the terms of cooperation and promotion of your website or blog.

Business idea number 8 - Advertising on windows and balconies without investment

Relevance:

On every street you can find a large number of advertising banners. Advertisers are constantly looking for places where the maximum number of people will notice the advertisement of a product or service. Why don't you make money from it. You can provide your own windows and a balcony, or you can become a link between the two parties. Thus, without any investments, it is really possible to get rich very quickly.

Recently I was driving along a bypass road and in the courtyard of a private house I saw a self-erected small banner board. After a while, an ad appeared on it "here can be your ad." The owners realized that their house is located in a very good place, with high traffic and that you can make good money on it and decided to make a business out of it.

Implementation of the idea:

In order for such a business to generate income, you need to master the art of oratory and the ability to convince people. If you have any, then you need to go in search of an entrepreneur who needs to run an advertising campaign and find a client who will agree to place a banner on his balcony. After the consent of both parties, an agreement is concluded, and you receive a percentage of the transaction.

Business idea number 9 - Advertising on a car without investment

Relevance:

Previously, advertising stickers could only be seen on official vehicles. Now more and more motorists are allowed to glue ads on their personal vehicles. Thus, they earn "easy" money, protect the car from scratches and mechanical damage, make it noticeable and uninteresting for car thieves.

Implementation of the idea:

• Have personal transport (the larger its dimensions, the greater your profit);
• Find an advertiser (the easiest way to do this is through the Internet on specialized sites);
• Enter into a contract;
• Come to the service, where they will put advertising on the car.

Monthly earnings can be 5,000 - 12,000 rubles.

Business idea number 10 - Renting an apartment, room, house

The essence of the idea is as follows : you, having a free living space (house, summer cottage, room, apartment), rent it to people. Also, for a fee, you can issue a temporary or permanent registration of a tenant.

Relevance:

Renting/renting an apartment is one of the most popular services in the real estate market. Now there are much more people who want to rent housing than the apartments and houses themselves. This is due to the fact that there are a lot of visitors in big cities, and local youth do not want to live with relatives and start an independent life early. You can rent out your property to film crews, tourists and companies that rent apartments for offices.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to rent out a home, you need to buy it. You can also rent an apartment for a year, and rent it to visitors by the day. After that, you need to find clients. This can be done on your own or with the help of real estate agencies. With future tenants, you discuss the conditions for renting housing, and conclude an agreement.

The income from such a business depends on the area of ​​the rented premises, its location and the deadline. The most profitable is the daily and hourly rent of living space.

Not so long ago, I myself witnessed a successfully built business in this area. At one time, we had to go to Novosibirsk every six months on business. The owner of the apartment rented us an amazing odnushka in the area we needed, but one time she was busy and she offered another option in a neighboring house. As it turned out later, she has one apartment of her own for daily rent and several odnushki, which she rents out on a monthly basis, and rents out by the day, having good money from it.

Business idea number 11 - Husband for an hour

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you are the kind of man who knows how to do minor repairs (replace an outlet, nail a shelf, repair a faucet, hang a cornice, connect the Internet, etc.), then you definitely need to try to make money by offering your services.

Relevance:

Husband for an hour is a great business idea without investment! Many men who have retired early and who cannot sit idle can build a good business on this. Women, of course, can do a lot. But sometimes, they simply cannot do without male help. It happens that there is no man in the house, or he is constantly working, or simply does not know how to use a hammer and nails, then “Husband for an hour” will come to the rescue. Professionals for a low fee in the shortest possible time to perform all the necessary work. This service is in great demand, so there is no end to customers.

Implementation of the idea:

• To start working, you need to register as an individual entrepreneur. But at the first stages, in order to test this idea and develop a client base, it is not necessary to do this.
• After that, you will have to purchase a minimum set of tools and materials, if you do not have any at home.
• It remains only to conduct an advertising campaign and wait for the first customers. Over time, when there are too many orders, you can hire several assistants.

Profit depends on the number of orders, the quality of work performed and the prices for your services.

Place an ad on Avito, get customers interested in your services.

Business idea number 12 - Earn money on freelancing without investment

The essence of the idea is as follows : you, having free access to the Internet and a few hours of time, find people who need to translate, rewrite or copywrite text, design a web page, develop its design, etc. You agree on all the terms of cooperation and complete the order.

Relevance:

Every day new sites are created and old sites are updated. Most often, their owners only generate ideas, and the implementation is entrusted to freelancers. Such people fill the resources with new information, make the site user-friendly, give it an attractive look. There are always a lot of job offers, so the work of a copywriter, rewriter, designer, programmer is in great demand. Everyone can try their hand in such a business.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to earn in this way, you need to find or a customer. If you plan to engage in copywriting, rewriting or translating text, then first you will have to register on the copywriter exchange. If you know how to work with graphic programs or are familiar with the basics of programming, then you can try to find customers on sites where there is a “Work at home” section.

Earnings depend on the complexity of orders.

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Business Idea #13 - Dropshipping

Relevance:

Very often, people who spend a lot of time sitting on the Internet prefer online shopping. It is profitable, simple and fast. Prices for goods purchased in this way are several times lower than in conventional stores. At the same time, you do not need to look for the product of interest by going around the whole city. Without investment, you can also organize the resale of goods. Today, almost all products come from China, you need only with favorable conditions and high-quality goods.

Implementation of the idea:

First you need to find one or more reliable suppliers. After that, you need to create your site or group in the social. networks where product catalogs will be placed. It remains to find customers who want to order the item they like from you. The easiest way to find clients on social media networks without attachments is sending requests to people who are subscribed to such groups.

It is very difficult to give an approximate amount of income. It all depends on whether customers want to pay in advance for the purchase. This business is based on the trust of each party, which prevents it from developing. If you are ready to approach this business responsibly, then it is better to associate your personality with this and then your credibility will increase, and customers will only be pulled into your group.

There is no need to invent a fake character Vasya Pupkin, who offers to buy something from him, Strelnikova Angelina, born in 1980, who graduated from some university, who posts unique photographs of the selling product and talks about its useful properties, which she checked for myself.

Business idea number 14 - Organization of joint purchases

The essence of the idea is as follows : you register on a special website, find wholesale suppliers of products and customers who will be interested in this product, collect a minimum order, pay for it. You pack the products received by mail from the supplier and send them to customers. Your profit is an organizing fee of 15% from each unit of goods.

Relevance:

Current prices for all things, shoes, underwear, etc. can not be called low and affordable. Therefore, people are looking for where they can make the most profitable purchase. That is why there are sites and groups in the social. joint shopping networks. By cooperating, people buy things at wholesale prices.

Implementation of the idea:

People with organizational skills should be engaged in joint purchases. If you are confident in yourself, then you can register on specialized sites, look for wholesale suppliers and customers, advertise your resource and collect orders.

Joint purchases are at the peak of popularity, so if you manage to find the right number of customers, then you can count on a significant profit, which can reach up to 20-25 thousand rubles. per month.

Business Idea #15 - Real Estate Agent

The essence of the idea is as follows : you are an intermediary between the seller of real estate and the buyer. For the fact that you help to sell or buy square meters, the client pays a certain percentage of the transaction. The main role in such a business is played by the organizational skills of a realtor.

Relevance:

At any time people bought and sold real estate. Sometimes, the buyer does not have enough time to find a suitable apartment or house, and the seller cannot conduct a quality advertising campaign to sell the property. Then a real estate agent comes to the rescue. The scope of such a person may include buying, selling, renting, renting out housing, land, etc. A realtor can work both online and offline.

Implementation of the idea:

The first step is to register as an individual entrepreneur, after which you need to create a real estate database. To do this, you can search for sellers via the Internet, or you can post ads. In the same way it is necessary to find buyers. An agreement is concluded with each of the parties, after which the buyer inspects the property and buys it.

The real estate agent from each transaction receives a commission in the amount of 2-10% of the cost of square meters. Accordingly, income depends on real estate prices in your city.

Business idea number 16 - Organization of holidays

you, having a little acting talent, organizational skills and a desire to give happiness to people, write an interesting script and find a client who wants to spend a holiday according to your plan. On the specified day, hold a performance, for which you receive a monetary reward, good mood and regular customers.

Relevance:

On gray days, people dream of a bright and unforgettable holiday. It is for this that they turn to firms that organize celebrations for help. Employees of such organizations write fascinating scripts, have a lot of bright costumes in their arsenal, and, if desired, can decorate the premises with balloons and other holiday paraphernalia. Such firms are in demand at any time of the year, because. most often they are entrusted with organizing children's parties, weddings and anniversaries.

Implementation of the idea:

Prepare a script, record a couple of videos about yourself, prepare costumes and necessary paraphernalia and start looking for clients. You can advertise through familiar sound engineers, DJs, hosts, radio hosts, administrators of banquet halls and entertainment venues, on free bulletin boards, in wedding magazines, etc.

Income will directly depend on the number of performances and their cost.

Business Idea #17 – Trainings

Relevance:

Fashion for training came to us from the West. Increasingly, people who want to improve their knowledge in a particular area are enrolling in seminars where they receive theoretical and practical skills. In addition to trainings, webinars can also be held. Webinars are educational seminars that are held online. In this case, there is no need to rent a room.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to start sharing your knowledge, you need to develop a training program, find information that will be interesting and understandable to the entire audience. After that, you will have to distribute advertising and find those who want to listen to your lecture.

Income from such an enterprise will depend on the number of trainees and the cost of the training.

Business idea number 18 - Walking and training dogs

The essence of the idea is as follows: if you love and are not afraid of dogs, know the peculiarities of their walking and have free time, then a business based on walking and training barking pets is just for you.

Relevance:

Owners of four-legged pets often face such a problem as the lack of time to walk their dogs. Then an animal lover comes to the rescue, who will do it for them. In addition to walking, such an employee can train the dog to follow some commands. This is a very profitable business, because. You can walk multiple dogs at the same time. This activity is suitable for people of all ages.

Implementation of the idea:

To begin with, you can not draw up an IP, but work informally, having tried your hand at such, at first glance, a simple lesson. You will have to find clients who are interested in this service, negotiate the terms of cooperation, after which you can go for a walk with the dog. It is important to know the places where walking is allowed, because otherwise, you will have to pay a fine.

You can offer your services through groups in the social. networks dedicated to various breeds of dogs, as well as dedicated to helping homeless animals. After all, that's where your potential customers live. Record videos from the lessons, keep training diaries with the results, post them on your personal page or on your website and people will reach out to you.

Monthly earnings depend on the number of clients and the price of your services.

Not so long ago, in St. Petersburg, in one of the parks, I observed this type of earnings in practice. By the appointed time, the owners began to arrive with their dogs. Then the trainer came and spent a 2-hour lesson with the dogs and their owners. Classes were group and individual.

Business Idea #19 - Doing Work for Students

The essence of the idea is as follows : you, having deep knowledge in a particular field of science, technology or art, offer students from various educational institutions to complete test papers, term papers or graduation projects for them.

Relevance:

Everyone knows that among students there are those who do not complete tasks on their own, but pay others for writing essays, theses, term papers, creating drawings, etc. Part-time students fall into this category. It is they who most often hire people to perform any task. If you correctly conduct an advertising campaign and do quality work, then in a short period of time you will have a large client base and significant income.

Implementation of the idea:

To implement the planned project, it is necessary to have certain mental abilities and a deep knowledge of a particular subject. If all this is available, then it remains to find a negligent student, take a task from him and complete it. An advertising campaign is best carried out directly at the educational institution.

Income depends on the cost of your services, the number of orders and their quality. A job well done is the key to the success and prosperity of your business.

On average, the execution of one thesis costs from 5,000 thousand rubles for 1 chapter, up to 50,000 for the entire graduation project.

Business Idea #20 – Translation Services

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you are fluent in at least one foreign language, you can try to earn money by translating texts.

Relevance:

It is rare to find a person who is fluent in a large number of foreign languages. But nevertheless, many people often need to translate this or that document, text or article. It is in such cases that everyone turns to translators for help. The translator, in addition to the spoken language, must understand the terminology, because often it is required to translate a technical text. Texts of increased complexity, as well as translation from an exotic language, are paid much higher.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to translate the text, it is necessary to have a good command of foreign languages. To do this, you will either have to complete courses or study at the Institute of Foreign Languages. After that, it remains to find a client, with the help of an advertising campaign, and fulfill his order.

Why is this a business idea without investments? Yes, because apart from your knowledge of the language, practically nothing is needed. You can speak at a school meeting with a presentation of your courses or get tied up, for example, with a notary. Many notaries work with translators, everything is in the black from this cooperation, because notary clients often look for a specialist to translate official documents. It's good when they are nearby and you can quickly get both translation services and services for notary execution of documents.

The profit that such a business can bring depends on the foreign language itself, the complexity of the text and the deadlines. On average, the cost of 1.5-2 thousand characters (about a page) is about 500-1000 rubles.

Business Idea #21 - Designer

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you can draw well, work in graphic programs, have a sense of style, understand fashion trends, then the designer is your dream job. You can create logos, decorate a room, design clothes, and more.

Relevance:

People with good taste and who can draw have always been in demand. They are entrusted with the design of offices, shops, residential premises, the development of advertising logos, the creation of designer furniture, etc. In addition, such specialists often work in the atelier, where they create unique and fashionable outfits. A designer is a multidisciplinary profession that is always in demand.

Implementation of the idea:

We create a portfolio of our work and go in search of clients. Already directly with the customer, you discuss all the details and conclude an agreement. After that, you need to complete the order within the specified time.

Income depends on the price of your services and the number of clients.

Business idea number 22 - Photographer services as a business without big investments

The essence of the idea is as follows : you buy a camera, several lenses, accessories for it and invite people to have a photo session with them. After shooting, you process the pictures in a graphic editor and give them to the customer.

Relevance:

Anyone can take pictures with a phone or an amateur camera. But, sometimes, I want to have in a family album not simple photos taken by someone, but professional ones. They are of the best quality because made with the help of professional equipment, moreover, there are no flaws and shortcomings in such pictures. The photographer is hired for celebrations, anniversaries, weddings, memorable events. A good specialist does not notice the seasonality of such a business, because. its services are in demand all year round.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to start such a business, you need to at least be able to photograph well, but it is better to complete special courses.

Such a business can bring unstable income, because. it depends on the number of customers and the scale of orders, as well as seasonality. For example, a wedding photographer is busiest between May and September. New Year's Eve family photo shoots are also popular.

Business idea number 23 - Outsourcing without investment

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you are familiar with any side of entrepreneurship, then you should try to earn money through outsourcing. For example, you are an experienced accountant who monitors changes in legislation, knows how to work with the 1C program, then you can find an entrepreneur or organization that will need your services.

Relevance:

Every day a large number of individual entrepreneurs and new firms are registered. In the first days of their activity, they have a minimum staff, and often they are poorly versed in a particular issue. Then specialists come to the rescue, who offer to help them, taking on some of the responsibilities. It can be customer support, bookkeeping, reporting. Such people do not need to be officially registered, they work under a contract. This reduces the costs of the entrepreneur and makes his life easier. Due to this, outsourcing is in demand in a civilized society.

Implementation of the idea:

Before starting such a business, you must have the appropriate education (for example, an accountant, economist) and work experience.

Arrival depends on the type of work you perform. For example, if you are responsible for a call center, then the salary will be lower than that of an accountant who prepares all reports and maintains documentation. You can also take some legal services for remote work: drafting lawsuits, claims, maintaining internal documentation, etc.

Business Idea #24 – Cleaning Business Without Startup Capital

The essence of the idea is as follows : you buy a minimum set of household chemicals, tools, materials and invite people to clean their apartments, houses or summer cottages. The range of services provided can be wide. It all depends on your capabilities.

Relevance:

Today, the services of cleaning companies are used by a large number of people. Someone, because of their workload, does not have time to maintain order at home, and it is easier for someone to pay specialists to clean the room than to do it on their own. The cleaning service is also used by large companies with a large area of ​​offices. Such firms are in demand in large cities and metropolitan areas.

Implementation of the idea:

We will use the minimum set of cleaning products and tools that every home has, we are looking for clients and we are working.

The profit that cleaning services can bring depends on the amount of work performed and the number of orders.

Business Idea #25 – Cooking School

Relevance:

In large cities, this idea is gaining popularity, especially against the backdrop of the release of such programs on TV. In the old days, every young lady had a lot of experience in cooking. Nowadays, meeting a girl who knows how to cook well is a rarity. But sooner or later, they have to learn it. Then culinary schools come to the rescue. They not only cook dishes for any occasion, but also teach the rules of table setting, tell you how to choose products in the store, how to store them properly, etc. The audience of listeners can consist not only of women. Increasingly, such classes are attended by representatives of the stronger sex.

Implementation of the idea:

Before conducting the first lessons, it is necessary to adequately assess your abilities. You really have to cook well not only delicious, but also healthy food. It is important to draw up a lesson plan, where each lesson will be scheduled. After that, inspect the dishes. It should be enough for all students. It remains to purchase products, distribute advertising and wait for the first customers.

A cooking school will generate income if you manage to get people interested and share really valuable information, as well as live hacks in the kitchen.

Business idea number 26 - Weaving from a vine as a business without investment

The essence of the idea is as follows: if you know how to weave various wicker products, then you can try to sell them, or make them to order. The range may not be limited to baskets and coasters. Eco-material furniture is very popular. It is she who brings the maximum income to the masters.

Relevance:

Over time, the fashion for certain things changes. But this does not apply to products woven from a vine. Even now, furniture, or objects made from this material, speak of the wealth and excellent taste of their owner. Such things fit perfectly into any interior, giving it a special zest. The fashion for eco-products is gaining momentum, so products made from natural materials are in great demand. If it concerns things made from vines, then we can say that the demand for this product is extremely high, and it exceeds supply by several times.

Implementation of the idea:

What do you not business production without investment? To create such a business, you must at least have the skill of working with a vine. It is better to work as an apprentice with a professional for some time in order to learn all the intricacies of working with this material. After successful training, you can start harvesting vines and creating masterpieces. You can sell products via the Internet, or in any way convenient for you.

Income depends on the number of units sold and their value. The cost directly depends on the size of the product and the complexity of its manufacture.

Business Idea #27 – Field Computer Administrator

The essence of the idea is as follows : if you are fluent in a PC, know how to install the most necessary programs, know how to reinstall Windows, etc., then you can try to make money on it. It is only necessary to help people by adjusting the work of their computer.

Relevance:

Now every family has at least 1 computer, tablet or laptop. Over time, on each device it is necessary to update the software, clean hard drives, check the system for viruses, etc. But not every user can do this, and taking a PC to a service is not always convenient. In this case, it is better to contact a field computer administrator for help. A specialist will come to your home and complete the work as quickly as possible. This saves the client time and money.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to open such a business, you need to really understand the operation of the computer. If you are confident in your abilities, then open an IP, advertise your services and fulfill incoming orders.

Profit in such a case depends on the complexity of the order. For one visit, the administrator receives from 1 to 5 thousand rubles.

Business Idea #28 – Network Marketing

The essence of the idea is as follows: if you are a sociable and open person who knows how to sell any little thing and has a talent for persuasion, then you should try your hand at network marketing. You will have to find people who want to buy or sell the products you sell. In addition to a percentage of the goods you sell, you will receive a small percentage of the products that the person you referred sold.

Relevance:

Large cosmetic companies are the most striking example of network marketing. It is there that the number of consultants is increasing every day, respectively, increasing sales volumes and staff salaries. Many people think that network marketing is a scam and a "soap bubble". But this is not so, because no one forces you to invest and sit waiting for immeasurable wealth. In order to earn hard-earned money, you will need to work hard, but many argue that it is worth it.

Implementation of the idea:

In order to start working with the help of network marketing, you will need to register with one of the companies that work in this way. After that, get acquainted with the products, purchase catalogs, study the business plan, go through several trainings. After that, you will have to sell products and attract people to the business.

This business idea can bring in several thousand dollars a month. But for this you will need to work hard, win over as many people as possible, love your profession and believe in success.

Small franchise business without investment - is it possible?

In general, which business without investments to choose depends only on you. So turn on your imagination. Minimize your expenses. Go ahead. Starting a business from scratch is real. You just need to find your niche and your customers.

Live examples of business without investments

In order not to go far, I'll start with myself. Without any investments, since school, my friend Sergey and I started organizing school discos, after school we moved to nightclubs, and later switched to weddings, banquets, etc.

In one of the clubs I met Ivan and he already told me that you can make money on the Internet. He said that if there are people on the site, then you can earn money from advertising there, then I spied on it, and I began to poke around, try and create the first sites. At first I copied articles from other sites, then I started editing them, then translating them from English, then writing by myself and with copywriters. During the entire period of testing, I changed several dozen sites, and in the process of all this, I realized that I fell in love with this activity!

Maxim Rabinovich makes money on stretch ceilings. Here is an article about him:. He also started without investment and continues to this day to provide services himself and as an intermediary.

A few girls I know started baking to order, became makeup artists, manicure specialists, etc. Now they earn only this and can afford not to work at work, but to expand their activities.

I can cite a lot of freelancers as an example. On freelancing, people make good money on the Internet and this can be considered their small, small business. Although it is more likely not a business, but entrepreneurial activity for sure. All of them earn money on their knowledge and skills, find clients, try to do better than others, and this is bearing fruit. These people are designers, programmers, layout designers, copywriters, webmasters, seo specialists, smm specialists and many others. I have a lot of colleagues in this field to talk about everyone.

All these people knew how to do something, wanted to do something and went to their goals.

How to start a business from scratch - 5 steps

So, from the previous paragraph, you realized that you must be able to do something. Therefore, in order for us to build a step-by-step plan, you must clearly understand what exactly you want, know how or are going to do in order to start your business.

Step 1. Choose a business idea

Think about what is closer to you and what idea you can successfully implement. Do this based on your life experience, professional knowledge and skills. To succeed, you must do it better than your competitors. Analyze your competitors, think about what you can do better than them, what will be your competitive advantage.

Fred de Luca (founder of the Subway chain) traveled to several competitive establishments before opening his first restaurant. Somewhere he liked the filling for the sub, somewhere the shape of the sub, and somewhere the dough from which this bun was prepared. So he put it all together, borrowed a couple of recipes from chefs and cooked up his perfect sub! which we now have.

Step 2. Express testing the idea

Do not be lazy and answer the following questions on a piece of paper:

1. There is a demand for your product or service (an article about);
2. Are you well versed in the topic;
3. Your product or service is better/better/cheaper than those available on the market;
4. You have utp(). You know why you should buy from you and this is undeniable;
5. You know who your customers are;
6. You know how to sell/offer your product or service;

If there is a (+) opposite each item, then you can safely start.

Step 3. Make a plan of action

You should at least briefly describe what needs to be done. For example:

1. Write out your competitors, determine their strengths and weaknesses, and then look at your weaknesses and strengths and compare;
2. Write out advertising opportunities that you can afford. Here, for example, articles with and. Also be sure to visit the section, because there you will find many ways to sell and advertise;
3. What you need in the first step: consumables, overalls, equipment, etc.;
4. Calculate how much money you will have to remain “clean” (excluding expenses);
5. How much you need to have a minimum of clients per day/week/month to have the desired income;
6. How much money can you afford to save from one sale to grow your small business;
7. What will you spend the first accumulated money on to develop your business;
8. Do you need documents, certificates, business registration, or at first you can do without it. More often at first, you can not draw up anything, but for further expansion, this will need to be done. But if you initially have to work with legal. persons, then it is necessary to register or find someone with a legal entity. face. Articles will help you with this: and.

Perhaps I missed something, but this should be enough to start your business from scratch and already start testing on real clients.

Step 4. Start Selling

We start sales.
- If it's a service. Test the services on your friends. Let them share their opinion about the services you provide. So, for example, if you decide to open a beauty salon at home, then do a few hairstyles first for your sister or girlfriend. Prepare day and evening make-up for them and get an opinion about it. If all goes well, we start looking for clients. To get started, you can create a group in social networks and invite girls from other competitive groups there.

- If it's a product. If you decide to build a business selling a product, say, dropshipping, then first buy at least one copy of the product you sell. To ensure its quality. Please review this product. Post it on the website or in your group in social networks. Invite potential buyers from other, similar groups.

Step 5. Making adjustments

I am sure that in the course of work your plan will be adjusted by you and will change up to 50% or even more. This is right. You can't predict everything at once. If you make adjustments, then this is good, because the “test by combat” makes it possible to plan your further actions more accurately and develop faster.

Conclusion

Well, at the end of this article, I want to conclude that starting a business without money is real, if you follow everything that is written in this article. But there are those who will say: “Nikolay, what if I can’t do anything, I don’t know, and I don’t have any ideas at all?” Those I ask you to read again the important point in this article at number 10, that entrepreneurs in Russia are only 5-10% maximum. If you do not have knowledge, skills, ideas and other things, then be among those who work for someone. This is fine.

Now I will give a few more articles that I recommend reading in order to organize your business.

Ideas for small business with minimal investment - 15 ideas for beginners + 10 useful tips for starting a business.

Choosing small business ideas with minimal investment, you should focus on what you like to do most of all.

You can earn money by making bouquets, soft and plastic toys, growing indoor plants, tailoring and much more, without investing a lot of money in starting a business.

Business with China as an idea for a small business with minimal investment

Few people know that opening your own online store selling things from China does not require a lot of money if you use the dropshipping method.

With this approach to trade and business, you should act as follows:

1. Create a website for an online store.
2. Find clothing suppliers from China - Aliexpress.com, Taobao.com, Alibaba.com.
3. Agree with suppliers on joint work by the method: the intermediary does not receive the goods, he only transfers the buyer's data to send the ordered item directly from the warehouse, but at the same time receives an extra charge for the goods.
4. You can find buyers by advertising on social networks: VKontakte, Instagram, Odnoklassniki, Twitter.

Goods in China are very cheap, so the margin on them can be about 30 - 70% of the cost.

In this case, the intermediary wins - he does not pay for the storage of things and their shipment, but only receives a percentage for finding buyers.

However, you should pay attention to the fact that in the case of a low-quality product, all the "bumps" will fly to the head of the intermediary.

To prevent this from happening, you should conclude an agreement with the manufacturer, check the certificates, and also ask for several options for things to assess their quality and compliance with the photos posted on the network.

You can earn a lot, even if you connect several site administrators of the online store to the case.

Employees can work remotely from their homes.

In this case, you do not even have to invest in office rent.

15 Low Investment Small Business Ideas for Beginners

Starting a business in a highly competitive environment is not easy enough, but choosing a profitable, good idea, you can quickly get ahead, and even get ahead of your rivals.

Ideas for starting a small business that require minimal investment:

Creation and sale of sites.

A specialist can spend about 600 - 1000 rubles to create one site, but you can sell it for 10,000.

Making bouquets.

Floristry is very popular today.

For one bouquet, you can get from 800 rubles to 5000.

Bouquets of roses are even higher.

Despite the fact that the initial price of flowers for a bouquet does not exceed 200 - 400 rubles.

Candy bouquet making.

The final cost of the bouquet is many times higher than the price of sweets.

Many people buy such bouquets today, and it is best to sell them on social networks.

Tailoring to order.

Today in stores it is not easy to choose what you really like and fit your figure, fashion has become very peculiar.

Therefore, many girls carry pictures with models in the atelier.

Sewing one blouse can cost over 3-4 thousand rubles.

Breeding raccoons, rabbits, cats and puppies.


Some breeds of animals are very expensive.

1. Basic printing services: brochure printing, binding, laminating.

   Wedding photography.

   All you need to get started is a camera and a few hours of free time, as well as mastery of Photoshop.

   Holiday agency.

   The main profit will come in the New Year, Christmas.

   However, quite often people require the services of a toastmaster and a leading children's birthday party.

   Growing fruits and vegetables.

   To start a business, you need to put up greenhouses and purchase seeds.

   Construction.

   You can search for customers on the Internet by posting ads on the site.

   Drawing portraits.

   Many people order portraits as gifts for their relatives and loved ones.

   Furniture manufacturing.

   It is best to make furniture to order so that investments pay off as quickly as possible.

   Production of natural cosmetics, handmade soaps.

   You can donate products directly to stores, subject to the availability of beautiful packaging.

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• • 2. Carpentry work
  • 4. Computer work
  • 5. Online trading
  • 7. Automobile business
• 3. Small business with minimal costs for girls and women - 8 original ideas
  • 1. Growing exotic flowers and plants
  • 2. Handmade souvenirs
  • 3. Manicure and extension at home
  • 4. Cakes to order - baking
  • 5. Sale of handmade soap
  • 6. Toys at home
  • 7. Services of a dressmaker
  • 8. Cleaning services
• 4. Business ideas in 2019 with minimal investment and good payback
  • 1. Apartment building and rental business
  • 2. Sales Idea
  • 2. Own real estate agency
  • 3. Finding clients for other companies
  • 4. Sale of copyrighted works
  • 5. Reselling things on bulletin boards
  • 6. Cooking meals at home
  • 7. Organization of events using the Internet
  • 8. Social media business
• 5. Conclusion

Own business is one of the steps to financial independence. If you are a purposeful, morally stable person, then your financial investments will pay off pretty quickly!

The most relevant ideas are always nearby at arm's length. Today, it is quite possible to open a profitable business with a minimum investment of money, but not every person understands where exactly to start. In this article, we will give such advice to aspiring entrepreneurs that will help solve the issue of opening their own business.

Unfortunately, in our country the situation is rather unstable and not constant. You will not be able to make long-term business plans.

For example, in the USA they plan a business for 20 or even 30 years ahead! There is no need to talk about it in Russia.

What kind of business can be opened at minimal cost - an overview of ideas

1. Choosing a small business idea with minimal financial investment at home

Small business ideas at home with minimal cash investment represent a small investment in your business, the starting amount is up to 4 000 $ (four thousand dollars). Choose in advance the winning option, do not get down to business if in doubt.

Take time-tested business ideas, use the experience of your colleagues who have already gone from starting a business to a successful business.

There are two main areas of business:

1. Sphere of trade
2. Services sector

When you make a choice between these two points, keep in mind: the sphere of trade pays off gradually! But the service sector, on the contrary, has a wide range - from physical to mental labor.

The most interesting business ideas that do not require significant financial investments or large start-up capital

2. Where to get money to open your business

There are several ways to find money for your business, the first is that we do not recommend using borrowed money if you do not have business experience and a really working model that is already making money, albeit small.

Method number 2 (recommended) - it's trite to earn. There is a very simple rule for starting a business - all the money is in sales, so if you need money for development - go and sell something, do not rush to buy furniture and rent an office, but first make money!

This is one of the fastest ways.

See what you can sell to quickly earn money to start a business:

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18 ideas that you can sell on Avito right now to make money

3. What kind of business can be opened with minimal investment - 7 proven ideas for men

1. Production of paving slabs

Now building materials are in demand. To start such a business, you need to study the production process, buy special molds, protective coating, make advertising samples.

2. Carpentry work

There are at least 2 options here:

• 1. Option. Furniture manufacturing;
• Option 2. Manufacture of wood products for construction.

To create such a business you will need:

1. Suitable workplace. For example, a garage;
2. Joiner's machine;
3. Special devices for polishing and grinding, gluing, etc.;
4. Experience in this area, so that buyers treat you like a person with “golden hands”.

3. Get into metalworking

Get the necessary tools for forging, welding. You will be able to make gates, beautiful decorative elements (which is now fashionable in private houses, in the country).

4. Computer work

If physical labor is not for you, the computer is an ideal opportunity to earn extra money! .

At first it will be difficult, there will be few orders. But over time, when you fill your hand, you will have large orders. Another plus of freelancing is that it does not require special expenses. All you need is a computer and internet access.

5. Online trading

In order to engage in trade, you do not need a tent in the market or renting a store at all. Create your own website where you will place goods, make advertising, attracting customers to your resource. For men, it would be appropriate to take in trade in equipment, fishing gear, auto parts. Agree that the investment will be small. (We recommend reading - "")

Idea for a business with minimal investment - your own online store

6. Breeding animals at home

If you love animals, then this is another business idea for you! Please note that it will not bring a lot of money, but it can be considered as an additional income. You don't have to stop at just dogs and cats! Pay attention to farm animals: horses, pigs, nutria, etc.

7. Automobile business

If you are well versed in car repair, spend most of your time in the garage, then you can earn extra money! Offer your services to other people. Open your own, small, auto-workshop or

You do not need to equip an entire sewing workshop or workshop. Easy enough to develop 1 the product, make it qualitatively, take a picture and put it up for sale.

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You can conduct such a business from anywhere in the world. And it’s also easy to look for clients - now there are many who are looking for an employee for remote work in order to maintain social networks. You can start as a freelancer, and then organize your own agency and become a business owner.

5. Conclusion

As a rule, there is no separation between male and female business. We have reviewed the main and most popular small business ideas that are suitable for anyone who wants to start a business with little money and time. Be confident in your success and then you will succeed!

The list of business ideas for services and goods with minimal investment is endless. Use your imagination, analyze the market. If you do not currently have enough funds, attract investors and co-founders to your business!

What can be done right now:

1. Consider one of three ideas (Editor's Choice)
   • Business Idea #1 - Opening a rental business on tenement houses(small investments from 100,000 to 2 million)
   • Business Idea #2 - Earnings on real estate from 50 to 150,000 rubles per month without investment
2. Think about what you can sell right now to earn money for the implementation of the chosen business idea - download the checklist of ideas for selling on Avito

The idea of ​​starting your own business and working for yourself is interesting to many Russians. However, not only - around the world, many people dream of opening their own business. But several factors stop them all at once.

Firstly, it is the lack of experience and knowledge, and secondly, the idea around which the business should be built. And if the first and second can be corrected simply by working in one area or another for a certain period of time and borrowing an idea from the outside; then there is another, third argument, which many explain why they are not yet successful businessmen. This is a banal lack of funds to start.

Indeed, in almost any business, it is necessary to have a certain amount of money for which materials, equipment, real estate or other assets of a particular business will be purchased. As a rule, many people cannot afford to raise enough funds, which is why they are forced to simply refuse to start a business.

At least, this is how the generally accepted approach to starting a personal business looks like - if someone does not have the necessary funds, he simply abandons the idea and works for hire. In this article, we will try to find the answer to the question of how to open a business from scratch, without investment. In addition to some general advice and recommendations, specific examples of such business models will be presented here, for the opening of which it was not necessary to have start-up funds.

What can replace money?

To begin with, we note what can replace money when starting a business, and what to do if they are not. Analyzing the stories of successful entrepreneurs, it can be argued that instead of starting funds, you can offer the client a quality product that meets his expectations. Examples include some successful video courses on Youtube, an interesting blog, or attractive handmade products. If you manage to produce any of the above (or something else) in such a way that you are paid money - consider that you have launched a business from scratch without investment.

Another option is to present familiar things in a new format, to present some idea in a way that no one else can. Again, an example - run a search service for cheap flights or organize a dog walking service. If someone does this before such services become popular, and is not afraid to be, so to speak, a pioneer, this will be a fairly successful business without investment. It's easy to start from scratch.

“Direct” Services

In addition to an interesting idea, a business from scratch (without investments) can be started by providing so-called “direct” services directly to your client (buyer). This implies the following scheme: the business owner finds a person interested in his service and either works with him on an advance payment, or makes a small contribution, which later returns to him along with the profit. The risk in such a case is minimal, since an agreement to supply a good or service exists before the seller makes it.

For example, some online stores using the dropshipping form work according to this principle. Its essence is simple - a person places an order, after which the seller orders a thing from another supplier, thus acting only as a link. You can come up with quite a lot of similar schemes - in any area you can become an intermediary without investing anything. It can also be a successful business from scratch (without investment) for the poor, because all that is required of its owners is to properly establish a buyer-seller chain and make their profit.

Partnership Agreement

There is another scheme - work on the basis of partnerships. It consists in creating a special form of interaction, which implies partnership deductions in the event of the implementation of a certain task. For example, a similar business from scratch (without investments) can be created in the field of network marketing. The main task here is to attract new members. That is, those who bring their acquaintances, friends, or even be able to interest strangers and lure them, can earn on this without mandatory investments.

Such a scheme of work is applicable not only in the case of some financial pyramids or projects where you pay for bringing someone. There are a lot of affiliate sales programs that pay as much money as the product you manage to sell. Again, no investment is needed to start your business in this form - you can start trading in this way without any capital. This can be a fairly promising business without investments, from scratch, if you organize the distribution channels correctly - find to whom, how and what you plan to sell.

Internet business

A good opportunity to open your own business without money is the Internet industry. We have heard many stories when someone managed to launch an online project, which later became popular and very profitable. Of course, achieving this is not at all easy - the competition in this area is quite high, and it is not so easy to propose some kind of original idea. If you are interested in how to start a business from scratch (without investments), you can take an interest in the topic of blogging, creating video tutorials, and various educational materials. Or, on the contrary, it can be an entertainment theme - the launch of some projects designed for a wide audience.

You can succeed in many areas; the main thing is to approach the implementation with all the creativity. See what other people are interested in, what you could earn money on in one area or another; figure out how to interest visitors and create your audience. All this requires not only desire, but also time.

But the undoubted advantage of online business is the absence of any strict legal requirements or regulations that must be observed. No matter how the government tries to subdue and control the Internet space, it is quite difficult to do so. Therefore, for example, spending money on registration of a business entity, on renting premises, paying taxes, is not yet necessary here.

DIY products

An alternative to all of the above can be some handmade products. For example, it can be some kind of key chains or accessories for a mobile phone or any other small thing. The main thing is to be able to produce the first batch (again, not everywhere you are expected to have capital), after which, due to the proceeds received, it will be possible to continue the development of production.

information products

We have partially mentioned the sale of information. For this, of course, Internet sites and various “online” sales channels are best suited. Here, at least, you can place your advertising materials for free and deliver information to a wide audience in the shortest possible time. Yes, and business ideas from scratch (without investments) in the field of Internet technologies are still easier to establish.

An example would be a situation in which a manual, lesson, or tutorial is being created. The person who worked on this object can start distributing these materials for free - if the information in them is really worthwhile, then the demand for the product will be provided. In the future, let's say, it would be possible to start selling more valuable courses / lessons or programs that would have additional levels. Again, this could turn into a profitable business. From scratch (without investment) you can start a business, the main thing is the goal, desire and willingness to act!

Further development

In fact, in addition to a successful start, you also need to take care of the need to continue what you started doing. For example, after the passage of time, you know how to start a business from scratch, without investments, and what is needed for this. In the future, having organized your business, you need to develop it: attract new customers, increase turnover. This is a necessary condition and should not be forgotten. And yes, by the way, the owner should deal with all this if he wants his profitable business to work from scratch.

Ideas without investments

In order not to be unfounded, here are some interesting options for what you can do if there is no money to start. For example, mediation in the advertising business. It is enough to find a client to advertise on a particular object, rent the latter and charge a higher price. Another option is a similar scheme operating in real estate. Many are looking for tenants on free ad sites, and then forward them to the object to be delivered. Of course, the price of the one who rents the premises, pays taking into account all the "markups".

Another option is intermediary (or targeted) trade. Just find a person who wants to buy this or that thing, then find it and resell it for a little more profit. Such business ideas from scratch (without investments) allow you to earn quite a lot if you know what to trade. For example, in the flower industry, this can work quite successfully, but trying to do the same, say, with the services of a lawyer, is not worth it - too specific work for ordinary people.

conclusions

Do not believe those who say that you cannot build a business without investments. Some large companies were built solely on the ideas of their owners, and even one person without the ability to make large investments earned huge fortunes. All this is real! Show some creativity and diligence! And you will succeed!