We have collected all the best legitimate businesses for you to earn money. Find the idea that's best for you. Our collection will give you options that meet your income needs, interests and time availability.
Catering Business. Starting your own catering business can be a very lucrative and rewarding endeavor. Catering is very receptive to part-time operators. There are probably thousands of catered events taking place right in your area every time.
Event Planning Business. For example, exhibitions, circuses, fashion shows, musical events etc. Organise local advertising in newspapers, posters in shops as well as ticket sales. Charge fees on a commission basis.
Agent for a Loan Company. Excellent commissions can be made from helping people arrange loans and mortgages. Your main task will be taking phone enquiries, gathering information and filling in application forms. To get started you will need to contact a loan firm that uses independent agents. You will also need to pay for a licence to operate as an Agent. Once established, advertise in your local and regional newspapers.
Agency for selling Motor Cars. This would involve a walk-in shop with a number of display boards showing photographs and details about each vehicle for sale, in the same way that estate agents advertise property. You can also include ads for motorbikes, vans etc. Charge a small one-time fee for advertising and a small commission on each successful sale.
Novelty Advertising Firm to promote Businesses. Using a hot foil press, various designs and wording can be printed on to blank pens, matchbooks, diaries, coffee mats, disk holders, key fobs and numerous other novelty items. Equipment and suppliers are often advertised in the various business ideas magazines. To gain orders, canvas businesses, clubs, pubs and any commercial or industrial firm that may be interested. Alternatively, compile a mailing list and send out brochures by direct mail.
Multi-Level Marketing. This is probably one of the most publicised and talked about ways of making money. Many online earning schemes are based on the Network Marketing model or Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). MLM programs are basically network marketing programs that get its members to recruit other members known as their downline to sell a specific product or brand. Amway is probably the most popular and one of the oldest names in network marketing.
Distributorship. Imagine a product everyone uses and everyone needs. Now imagine that you are the only person who has the rights to market that product. Do you think that would be making lots of money? Well that is what happens, if you are a distributor for any product, particularly if you are the sole distributor for that product in your locality.
Retirement Planner. A large percentage of people do not give much thought to life after retirement and whether they will have enough funds to support themselves. As a Retirement Planner, you will convince them that you are meticulous at developing financial strategies tailored to their unique financial situations. You will take a good look at their current employment and financial situation, their potential earning power in the years to come, and formulate the strategies based on their expectations for life after retirement.
Marketing Consultancy. The marketing consultants offer marketing advice on all aspects of the marketing mix (internet marketing and traditional marketing). Marketing consultants assist in generating sales and marketing campaigns with minimal budget and generate greater profitability. By marketing consultant's skills, expertise and experience, clients achieve their business goals.
Consulting Business. Consultant is an expert in a particular field who works as an advisor either to a company or to an individual. In fact, consulting is one of the hottest trends in the market today, as more and more people appreciate the independence and flexibility it brings and the range of potential income that this business can generate.
Hauling/Shopping/Taxi Business. It is a simple business anyone with a van or SUV can perform i.e. hauling the stuffs for people who don't have a way to do it themselves. You could move lawn mowers, bags of garden soil, playground equipment, Christmas trees, musical instruments, furniture, big dogs from the groomers.
Wedding Planner. There is a fantastic opportunities for you to start a wedding planning business. There is always a need for someone to oversee the details of the Bride and Groom's special day. That someone - the wedding planner - could be you. No special education, license or experience is necessary to start as a wedding planner.
Car Rental Business. With increasing population, a car rental business is one of the fastest growing businesses. Many people choose to occasionally rent the vehicles rather than put up with high maintenance, repair, and insurance costs of ownership. To start a Car Rental Business, you have the option of becoming either a franchisee of any car rental company or buying your own vehicles and entering the market.
Collection Agency. Almost every business has outstanding debts. If you can convince debtors by phone that they should pay their bills, you can receive commissions. Some firms allow as much as 50% as commission. Almost any company will be interested in this plan, since most will be happy to pay you a fee and receive some payment than nothing at all.
Office and Home Organiser. This is one of the simplest businesses you can start. There is little or no equipment required, no special training and the cost to get started is very low. You can get start with as little as a stack of business cards. There is one caveat, in order to be successful as an Office and Home Organiser; you must have the skills to help the organisationally challenged to attain organisational success. You will be organising everything from entire homes and offices to closets and file cabinets.
Employment Agency. Keep updated records of a whole range of companies who can contact you when they need to find new staff. Also keep records and biodata of anyone who is seeking work in a particular type of job. When you have a match between job vacancy and jobseeker, contact both parties to make suitable interview arrangements. Computerised records will streamline the whole process. Charge reasonable fee to employers and jobseekers for your service.
Freelance Sales Agent. There are many companies who are willing to use freelance sales agents, particularly if they only pay you a commission when you make a sale. If you have one item for sell, you should consider working for three or four different companies, provided they do not have any rules or objections against representing other companies.
Opening Training Centre in Computing. This might include courses in basic computing, programming and specific software related tuition. For example, training in the use of Adobe Photoshop, MSOffice, Windows, Tally etc. When established, arrange to offer a recognised certificate of qualification for some of the courses.
One-Stop Party Store. Anyone who is planning a party will know that there are lots of things to consider that need to be bought. It can take a lot of time and work, unless there is a One-Stop Party Store they can go to for everything that they may need, from party hats, themed paper plated to streamers and buntings.
Real Estate Agency. One of the biggest investment anyone can make is to purchase a home. There is always a market for real estate whether it is an apartment, house, building or just land. Because real estate is a lucrative business, it is full of part-timers and amateurs willing to make money.
Newspaper and Magazine Distribution. Most everyone likes to take a quick peek into their newspaper or magazine at breafkast or just before they head off to work. Being able to do this means somebody has to deliver the newpapers or magazines early in the morning. As a mobile newspaper / magazine distributor, you have a heavy responsibility to make sure your clients get their subscriptions on time regardless of rain or shine.
Stock Broking. Stock broking involves investing in a range of financial products on behalf of institutions, corporates and private clients. The work of a typical stockbroker involves researching and absorbing information about the market in domestic or foreign equities, securities and government stocks; deciding upon appropriate advice for private clients, by phone, direct contact or review letter; buying or selling for clients; managing and reviewing portfolios; and underwriting new issues in larger firms.
Equipment Rental Business. Be the source of supplies for do-it-yourselfers. Working only Saturdays and Sundays, when they do, you rent out power tools, such as circular saws, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, gasoline chain saws, electric drills, electric planers, belt and orbital sanders, routers, paint sprayers, wallpaper-removal steamers, staple guns, pumps, home cleaning machines, Roto-tillers, and other equipment for daily fees. Operate out of your garage.
Organize Conferences, Seminars etc. If you are organized, like people, and desire to be financially independent, then you may start organizing and sponsoring the conferences, symposia, lectures, seminars, meetings, contests or competitions to provide a forum for the dissemination of scholarly findings and the exchange of ideas.
Forex Trading Business. The forex trade is something that millions of people are beginning to investigate as one of many streams of income. Many people still have not considered this option when choosing investment options, as they feel it is too risky. But still you may start forex trading business, if you know the techniques and strategies involved.
All-Service Service.You may become the specialists in fixing almost anything, and take care of getting them customers by delivering handbills to homes and placing ads in supermarkets and local papers. They pay you comission of every job refer to them, which can soon add up.
Telemarketing Services. Telemarketing is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson uses the telephone to solicit prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing.
24-Hour Service. To operate such type of service, you will need a list of professional people who can be available around-the-clock, 7 days a week. This may include locksmiths, car-towing services, doctors, plumbers, electricians, TV repair personnel. building contractors, etc. When calls come in, your job will be to contact the proper emergency help required and send them where needed. You receive a commission for all business you send them.
Rubber Stamp Business. You may manufacture rubber stamps at your own. The materials needed are cheap and the finished stamps can be sold to many people, store owners, offices, individuals. You can market them by mail and through local merchants.
Organizing Baby Sitting Service. One of the troubles most people find is that their baby sitter is always busy just the night they want to go out. You may set up a service, finding good reliable teenage girls and boys, middle-aged or older women, and act as a go-between, providing sitters whenever your customers want them, collecting the fees, and paying the sitters. Advertise your service and handbills house-to-house locally is a good way.
Selling Second-hand Kids Clothing. Children usually outgrow their clothes rather than wearing them out. So many families have such clothing left around. You collect it, paying nothing or as little as possible. Then you resell it; you can do the selling by ads, handbills or through 'For Sale'.
Camp Ground Store-On-Wheels. You may use either a panel truck or a camper body on a pick-up truck chassis. Go to public park areas and campground selling paper plates, water-melon, ice cream, eggs, milk, bread, insect repellent, sunglasses, newspapers, eateries, etc.
Courier Business. You make a healthy profit by filling a needed delivery niche in the business world. Even in this age of instant information and wireless business, there are still many companies that contract with private couriers especially for immediate deliveries. Businesses still need to deliver legal documents, special materials, and various packages but find it more economically feasible than having an inner office employee perform the duties. In these situations it is typically easier for a business to work with a local courier service than with a larger delivery firm.
Security Business. This is an excellent way to start a new career or add a second source of income. If you do not have any previous experience in law enforcement, the military, or security consider hiring someone who does. Unlike most businesses in which other job experience easily translates, starting a security business requires you to have a specific skill set that requires experience and training.
Florist Business. Put your love of dahlias, delphiniums and daisies to work and learn how to become a florist. If you appreciate the beauty that the variety of flowers can bring and enjoy putting flowers in extraordinary arrangements, this could be the business for you. The great part of this business is that you can operate as a retailer - selling flowers, a service - designing and producing floral arrangements, or a combination of the two.
Opening own 'Stockless Store'. Sell products utilising Drop Shipping Sell, a line of products without carrying stock. Choose from top worldwide recognised Brands in almost any market area and product range. In simple terms, choose the products you would like to sell, create your site or even easier set up your auction store, take orders online, collect your cash and pass on your customers delivery details to your drop shipper to complete the order. Essentially you do not carry any stock, which means no big outlay on stock and warehousing, all your orders are fulfilled by your chosen drop shipping company. You set the retail price and pay the drop shipper the wholesale price.
Mobile Snack Bar. Various types of food trailers are available, suitable for selling all kinds of edible goodies. Whether it is hamburgers, chips, sandwhiches or ice-cream, there is plenty to choose from. A medium-size investment is required, particularly when buying new. But if you can purchase a used trailer in good condition, then you could probably save a fair bit of money. You will need to learn all the regulations related to hygiene, safety and the selling of food in public. But if you find a good location, this type of catering can be very profitable indeed.
Buying/Selling Exercise Equipment. Many people often buy equipment such as exercise bikes, rowing machines, multi-gyms etc., while going through a phase of trying to get fit and healthy. Although some take the alternative route of joining a health club, there are still people who prefer to work out in the privacy of their own homes. If you cater for the latter, you could sell or hire out good quality used equipment at an easily affordable price.
Resell Rights Business. Do you know resell rights business is a huge profitable market in the world of internet marketing? Till date, millions of people have already made some fortune just from doing it. You can either buy resell rights to a product, entitling you the right to sell the product, or sell resell rights to others who want to have the rights to sell the product; both ways you get to keep 100% of the profits made.
Book Keeping Business. It is important that you have the experience to succeed. You will need basic office management, accounting software, and some tax preparation skills. The great part about starting a book keeping business is that it requires little startup capital and can be almost immediately profitable once you have a few clients.
Screen Printing Business. This business is relatively simple. Thanks to improved technology and machinery, a screen printing business can be set up in a room of your home and is very inexpensive to start. The equipment is easily handled by one person if you wish to start small. Finding customers, on the other hand, may not be quite as simple. One of the wonderful things about learning how to start a screen printing business is the amount of work you can generate from the internet.
Temporary Help Services. This is a service business with excellent growth potential and a nationwide market with a growing demand. Temporary Help Services are well suited to absentee ownership situations, require no experience or technical knowledge on the part of the entrepreneur, and have only minimal equipment requirement. There is a difference between regular, private employment agencies and a temporary help service. The employment agency is a brokerage office that matches unemployed persons with available jobs. The temporary help service hires people onto its own payroll, sends them out on contract jobs, and pays them accordingly.
Travel Agency. This is a great business for someone who enjoys travelling and helping others plan their vacations and business trips. Unless you are investing a lot in this business and setting up a few branches, you might find it easier for a start to be affiliated to a larger agency. This is especially so in terms of advertising and promotions. People will naturally go to more established agencies because they believe that they are more professional and have the resources to make their travel plans. So even though you may come from a travel background, it may be best to go with the flow and be affiliated to a larger agency while you build your reputation and network. After all, you will need all the backing resources of your affiliated agency to compete with the big online services.
Money Brokerage Business. Becoming a Money Broker is one of the easiest and most rewarding endeavors available. Virtually anyone can become a Money Broker with the smallest investment. You can start this business on a part-time basis and earn large or open your own office and work full-time with absolutely unlimited income potential. No other business offers the potential income figure for so little investment. This is the ideal way for a man or woman to supplement his or her present income or change professions after a period of time. It is an absolute dream-come-true for the semi-retired, or retired office worker.
Business-Financing Business. If you have been wanting to get into something that does not require all of your time yet could give you an income, a Business Financing Service is definitely something you should consider. This is the kind of business that requires no special education or even a storefront office, will not take much of your time, yet offers more prestige, power and fast earning potential than just about any business opportunity available to the ordinary working person. A business financing business is the ideal sideline business for real estate brokers, sales persons involved in business sales, investment brokers, attorneys, accountants, and retirees from almost any occupation. This is definitely one of the truly recession proof businesses that actually seems to flourish in times of tight money.