Few things are more exciting than launching a new business. But before you start your own business, you must first come up with some fantastic ideas. The trick is to come up with a great small business idea that is viable, exciting and fits your skill set. So, how do you come up with a good business idea for yourself?
Small Business Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a small business idea (or even a micro-business) to get you started on the road to entrepreneurship. Personal services, retail opportunities, environmental services, pet-related ideas, and technology businesses are all represented on this list of 101 small business ideas. It’s bound to contain something that will inspire you and bring you one step closer to realizing your dream of running your own business.
Air Duct Cleaner
Antique Furniture Sales
App Developer
Appliance Repair Technician
Aquarium Maintenance
Basement Remodeler
Blog Consultant
Bookkeeper
Business Consultant
Candle Maker
Candy Maker
Carpenter
Catering Service
Childproofing Expert
Cloth Diaper Service
Composting
Computer Repair and Maintenance
Computer Trainer
Construction Cleanup
Customer Service Professional
Data Entry Service
Desktop Publishing
Direct Mail Marketing Service
Disaster Planning and Prevention Service
Dog Trainer
Dog Treat Baker
Dog Waste Remover (Pooper Scooper)
Doula
eBay Consultant
eBay Seller
Florist
Freelance Writer
Furniture Mover
Gardener
Genealogist
Grant Writer
Green Cleaner
Green Consultant
Gutter Cleaner
Hair Salon Owner
Handmade Crafter
Handyman
Hauling Services
Holiday Decorator
Home-Based Child Care Provider
Home Stager
Home Theater Designer
Home Weatherization Professional
House Painter
Ice Cream Shop Business
Image Consultant
Ink and Toner Cartridge Refilling
Interior Designer
Internet Researcher
Jewelry Maker
Laundry Service
Life Coach
Locksmith
Marketing Copywriter
Massage Therapist
Medical Transcriptionist
Motivational Speaker
Nutritionist
Organic Hair Care Products Seller
Organic Lawn Care Provider
Party Planner
Personal Chef
Personal Concierge
Personal Trainer
Pest Control Professional
Pet Couture Designer/Seller
Pet Groomer
Pet Sitter
Photo Restoration Service
Photographer
Pizza Parlor
Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Provider
Private Tutor
Professional Organizer
Project Manager
Proofreader
Public Relations Agency
Resume Writer
Sales Consultant
Scrapbooker for Hire
Senior Care Provider
SEO Consultant
Snow and Ice Removal Service
Soap Maker
Social Media Consultant
Speech Writer
Tax Accountant
Translation Service Provider
Tree Farmer
Video Producer
Virtual Assistant
Virtual Call Center
Voice-Over Professional
Web Designer
Wedding Planner
Yoga Instructor
Make your own smaller list of ideas based on this one. You’ve completed the first step toward starting a business when you have a few new business ideas in mind: you’re inspired! It’s time to move on and evaluate the business ideas that rose to the top of your list.
Once you’ve determined that there is a market for your product or service, it’s time to begin the small business startup process. With a little effort, you’ll be well on your way to launching a new business in no time.
