Friday, August 16, 2013

Small Business Ideas With Low Investment

Small Business Ideas With Low Investment
There are several small business ideas which can be started with low investment. The business to be chosen would depend on several factors like our area of interest, investment, time etc. Some of the below small business ideas would be best suitable for young students, house wives, retired seniors etc.
5 best small business ideas with low investment
  • Custom made festival gifts: Have you observed the special gifts during festival seasons? It can be special candles for Diwali, You can try any innovative methods of preparing gifts for the festivals. These special gifts can be sold at high price and you can boost your profits.
  • Gift articles Shoppe: Start a shop which sells, Gift articles. This is another fast developing small business. I have seen success in such business idea when the shop is placed in a good location. This business can be promoted at very fast pace if you can create a website and start promoting using social networking sites like Facebook, twitter etc.,
  • Start your online internet business like selling on eBay: Have you ever tried any internet business like selling on eBay. There are several simple steps to follow to become successful in eBay business. There are good options in this business.  You need not take delivery of any goods, but you can sell them directly to customers. What a good idea.
  • Wedding planner: This is also one among the fast growing small business ideas. Good networking skills and making things happen are some of the key things, for the success of this business.
  • Interior designer: These days whether it could be an apartments or independent houses, people prefer to live in a rich life style. There is good demand for interior designers. This is a one of the sure shot best small business ideas with low investment, where one can earn good amount of profits.
Conclusion: There are good small business ideas which can be started with low investment. Choose a small business idea which suits best based on you timing, choice and based on your how much you want to earn.

How to start carpet cleaning business?

Small Business Ideas with low investment-Start carpet cleaning business
One of the small business ideas with low investment is to start carpet cleaning business. In this article we would discuss about, how to start carpet cleaning business, what are the requirements and how be successful in this business.

About carpet cleaning business:
There are several small entrepreneurs who are running this business and earning thousands of rupees in India. This business scope would be to get contracts for carpet cleaning from residential and commercial customers. The person should have adequate knowledge before entering into such business.

Look for demand
Before you start for such business, look for current demand of such services in your locality. If there is good demand, you should look whether there is sufficient supply of such services. If there are too many suppliers, there would be heavy competition and it would be difficult to sustain under such tough competition.

What is the first step in carpet cleaning business
The first step in carpet cleaning business in any country would be getting necessary licensing requirements based the local laws. You may need to contact your local Govt. authorities to get licensing requirements to start such business.

Hiring the skilled staff
Your success in this carpet cleaning business would depend upon the staff you hire. Unless they are good skilled staff with relevant experience in this business, you may not be successful.

Machinery required for running this business
You may need to invest in machinery that is required to run the business. You need to invest more money if you want to go and buy the branded machinery. Generally, to start the business, one goes for less branded machinery to have less start-up costs which is a good idea.

Advertisement of your business
There are several ways on how you approach the customers in getting the carpet cleaning business.
Identify the potential companies and approach them directly.
Post free ads on top classified websites. E.g. in India Quickr.com or OLX.in. There are millions of customers who are approaching such websites for getting services.
Create a own website: You can invest small money and create your own website to promote the business. You can keep updating with latest services or price discounts which you are offering.
Paid advertising: You can also approach paid advertisement companies or you can advertise on google ad words which is popular advertising option with high chances of getting customers directly to your website.

Keep promoting your business with offers and discounts to be successful:
Till you reach a maturity stage, you need to offer additional services or services with less cost. You need to keep promoting by providing extra offerings so that you are one step above the competitors.

Wish you all the best in your new business.


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