Small Business Start Up Ideas

There is a growing trend of more and more people who want to have a go at operating their own small business. If you are an entrepreneur and looking for some small business startup ideas, then TV and magazines can be a fertile source of ideas.

Some people have the idea that starting a business requires a lot of upfront capital. This is not usually true – although it certainly helps to have a lot of money, you can just as well start a business on a shoestring budget. 

• Start a bookkeeping business - Offer your services to local businesses.


• Start a pest control business


• Become a food supplier for restaurants


• Start a business selling used books


• Become a fitness  trainer


• Become a baby sitter


• Start a hair braiding business


• Become a barber or stylist


• Become a private process server


• Become a website builder


• Become a mobile bookseller


• Become an auto detailer


• Start an organic carpet cleaning business


• Start a gift basket business


• Start an elderly health care business


• Start a lawn care business


• Start a home catering business


• Become a wedding photographer


• Start a computer repair shop


• Start an electronics supply shop


• Start a crafts shop on Etsy


• Start a pet sitting business


• Start a dog grooming business


• Become an ebay seller -  Stick to products you know to ensure the best chance for success.  The next time you go to a garage sale, see if anything looks like it can be resold for higher on ebay.