What Kind of Business Should I Start?

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Questions Overview

1. How much do you want to invest in your business upfront?
  1. Very little! I’m looking for something low-cost.
  2. A moderate amount, but nothing too crazy.
  3. As much as needed! I’m willing to spend a fair amount.
2. What would you say is your “superpower”?
  1. My creativity. I’m an artsy person and outside-the-box thinker!
  2. My ambition! I’ve got big dreams, and I’m determined to succeed.
  3. My reliability. I’m a very trustworthy and dependable person!
  4. My organizational skills. I’m meticulous and by-the-book.
3. How much time do you have to put into your business?
  1. Not that much! I want this to be an easy side-hustle.
  2. A fair amount. I want this to be a part-time job.
  3. A ton! I’m ready to make this my full-time job.
4. What are your hobbies, or what are you passionate about?
  1. Art or crafts (crocheting, jewelry-making, painting, etc).
  2. Animals and spending time outdoors.
  3. Graphic design.
  4. Cooking or baking.
  5. Curating my social media profile.
  6. Fashion.
  7. Honestly, business and entrepreneurship! I’m all in on this.
  8. Something else.
5. Do you work best alone or with a group?
  1. Alone. I’m pretty introverted!
  2. With a group! I’m definitely a people person.
  3. It depends, but I can do both.
6. How tech-savvy are you?
  1. Super tech-savvy. I’m very comfortable with technology.
  2. Kinda tech-savvy. I’m not an expert, but I learn quickly.
  3. Not tech-savvy at all. I’m not big on technology!
7. How big of a social media user are you?
  1. I love social media, and I use it all the time.
  2. I don’t use it all that much, but I’m comfortable with it.
  3. I’m not on social media.
8. Do you want a long-term or short-term business idea?
  1. Long-term.
  2. Short-term.
  3. I’m open to either!
9. What’s your biggest goal with your business?
  1. To earn a little extra money.
  2. To create something that lasts.
  3. To do something creative or artistic.
  4. To become my own boss.

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Easy Small Business Ideas

  • Dropshipping: This is a form of retail business where you don’t actually keep items in stock in your online store—when a customer orders an item, you pass the order along to a third-party supplier who ships it directly to the customer.
  • Print-on-demand: This type of business sells things like T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, home decor, and other items that can have customized designs printed on them. With a print-on-demand model, you don’t need to keep these items in stock or print them yourself—a third party handles this when a customer makes an order.
  • Digital product business: This business idea involves selling digital templates that you’ve created (usually on Canva) for things like planners, calendars, e-books, workbooks, presentations, e-mails, or social media marketing graphics.
  • Dog walking or pet sitting: This is an easy and fun business to start for animal lovers. All you need to do is start advertising your services in your community!
  • Selling art or crafts: If you’re an artsy person, consider selling your creations to earn a bit of cash while also doing something you enjoy. Whether you’re a crocheter, knitter, painter, ceramicist, photographer, or jewelry maker, you’ll likely be able to find customers who love your work on platforms like Etsy or at local craft fairs.
  • Catering or personal chef business: This business idea is a great option for those who love cooking. You could go all out and start a catering business for parties and events, or start a side hustle selling homemade baked goods or offering services as a personal chef for special occasions.
  • Vintage resale business: This type of business involves hunting for super cool vintage pieces at thrift shops or Goodwill, then selling items from your curated collection on platforms like DePop, Poshmark, or Etsy.
  • Social media consulting business: If you’re pretty social media savvy, this could be the idea for you. It involves helping clients improve and expand their online presence by running their social media accounts.

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