30+ Small Business Ideas That Goes With Your Skills

Perhaps you’re ready to make a change in your career.

Perhaps you’re not sure which career path to take at all.

Perhaps all you realize is that you would like to own your own company, but are just starting to think of small-business ideas.

When looking through the growing industries that are growing year after year may seem appealing, it’s an excellent idea to pay attention to your strengths. What are your strengths? What are you good at? This could be a great starting point to come up with the most effective business concepts. By focusing on what you are at and what kind of work you are passionate about it is possible to develop business ideas that are true to your strengths.

These suggestions should provide you with the opportunity to start.

Did I miss your skill set? What do you excel at? Tell me about it in the comments or on Twitter We’ll keep thinking about it!

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If you’re Mr. or Ms. Fix-It:

Are you looking for a job that involves working with your hands? Or at the very minimum use your hands instead of being in a cubicle?

There are obviously millions of possibilities to choose from However, but I’ve uncovered several to help you get to get started.

1. Create a plumbing, electrical, or “handyman” type business

If you’re interested in playing around with ideas and solving problems beginning a plumbing electrician, plumbing, or general handyman-type business could be a great choice for you.

While it’s not as straightforward as saying, “hey, let’s begin plumbing if looking for a career that is hands-on it’s a good idea to look into pursuing a vocational education or certificate in these areas and creating your own business around it. I’ve also provided our free plans below, which include one that is specifically designed for starting a plumbing business.

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Your community college is an excellent place to begin in the field of vocational education, in addition to searching for nearby trade schools within your region.

For more information, you can read this article for more information: How a self-employed handyman earns $3000 a week

If you’re looking to start taking a look at our sample engineering and construction business plans as well as our plumbing business plan sample

Find out what your state’s requirements are to be certified for electricians, plumbers, and handypersons, as well as general contractors.

2. Start a construction business

Similar to a construction company, it is a good choice for those who love working with hands.

If you’ve done the same type of work for another person, it could be rewarding to create your own company and be the one who makes the decisions. If you’re an uninitiated person, then you’ll require an apprenticeship or trade school to begin However, If you already have certain skills or worked in construction previously (or you’re interested in furthering your education) it could be the perfect fit for you.

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Find your community college or trade school in your region for vocational training opportunities.

Check out our article about starting the construction business How to Begin a Construction Company

Read our complete guide for starting your business: Construction Business Startup Guide

If you’re eager to get started then take a look at our no-cost engineering and construction business plans.

3. Start a business in mechanics.

Are you a fan of working on vehicles? Do you want to earn an income?

Perhaps you’ve been building vehicles within your home garage over the past while. Don’t dismiss your passion as a pastime; it could be a fantastic small-scale business idea.

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Find your community college or trade school in your region for opportunities for vocational education

If you’re looking to begin look over our plan of business for an auto repair business, and our business strategy

4. Begin a sewing and alterations business

If you are a fan of making things, you may enjoy the idea of a company that is specialized in repairing or altering clothing.

Although you don’t require an academic degree or any formal training you’ll need to have some level of expertise to begin in this field. If, however, you’re proficient at sewing, then alteration services might be a perfect choice. It’s a great business idea for a home-based entrepreneur with minimal costs. If you have an appropriate sewing machine and well-equipped iron, you’re halfway to the finish line.

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Visit the community college in your area for sewing classes. Your local community center might also offer classes.

Learn more about how to begin an online sewing business

Take a look at this complete business start-up guide to sewing business startup

Check out the Penny Hoarder to find this article on how to begin an altering business

Take a look at our business clothing examples of plans

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If you’re good at numbers:

5. Begin an accounting business

Do you like doing bookkeeping, tax preparation, and managing your money in general? You might consider starting your own accounting company. The area of Strategic Advising is growing, and there’s more demand than ever before for accountants to provide more than routine tax preparation.

Unlike many suggestions on this list, becoming an accountant and opening your own firm will require the right education–generally, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree, and you’ll also likely need to be licensed as a CPA.

For more details:

The LivePlan Strategic Advisors blog contains amazing information and sources on Strategic Advisors and is well worth reading if you’re thinking of getting into the field.

Read this article by Accounting Web on pitfalls to avoid when you start your own accounting company to ensure that you don’t make any mistakes that could be easily avoided.

If you’re stuck or have concerns, you can visit the Accounting Coach blog. The accounting Coach blog is the best place to find answers.

Take a look at our business accounting plan for businesses if you’re looking to start your own business.

6. Start a financial planning business

If you are considering starting an accounting business You’ll need to know the requirements to start a financial planning business. If you do have experience in finance or prefer to continue your education and study of financial planning, then starting a business may be the best small-scale business idea for you.

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If you’re considering becoming a certified financial planner take a look at this article

Take a look at our financial planning business plan.

Before you start, be sure that you’re ready to go on your own: Going Solo – The Truth About the Costs of Creating the Financial Planning Business

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If you’re great at motivating people:

7. Start a personal trainer business or start an exercise facility

If you’re passionate about certain aspects of exercise, starting your own gym or beginning an individual training business can be a good small business idea. From general fitness coaching to being instructors (think Zumba or Pilates) and personal training to starting your own gym there are many options in the fitness industry that can be a good fit for the areas of interest you have. In the end, the most effective business concepts for you will be those that are based on your strengths.

Keep in mind that, as with the many choices on this list you’ll require the right certification. NASM, ACE, and ACSM are just a few of the most popular and highly-respected certificates, but the one you select will be based on your particular goals.

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Take a look at our guide on how to create a gym or fitness center

We also provide a comprehensive start-up guide to help you begin your own personal training, gym, or fitness business

If you’re eager to start take a look at our fitness center and gym business plans.

8. Create a life coaching business

Have you been able to successfully negotiate an arduous situation despite all odds and emerge stronger from your own? Do you recognize what is best about people and wish to help them realize their full potential? If so, look into starting a small-scale business focused on life coaching.

Take a look at the following article on how to Begin an Efficacious Life Coaching Business

This piece from Coach Pony is also worth a (fun) read

Download and review our psychological health center’s business plan to provide business planning inspiration.

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9. Create your own writing business

Sites such as Elance or Upwork are fantastic locations to begin writing for a living, and you are able to easily create an enterprise around your expertise as a freelance writer or expand your business into other writing (or graphic designers and web designers, etc.) later on.

Another benefit of creating a small freelance writing business? It is possible to tailor it to your own strengths. If you’re interested in technical writing, copywriting or the writing of trade magazines, authors are always in high demand.

For more details:

This article on starting an online writing business will help decide if this is the best option for you.

Take a look at this article about how do you Start a Freelance Writing Business

Our business plans for free are an excellent source of inspiration for those who are looking to start the planning process.

10. Begin by editing and proofreading your business

In the same way, editing and proofreading services are in constant demand and can be a wonderful small-scale business plan. Start with freelance work and build from there (and you’ll be surprised to discover that you’re already a sole proprietor! ).

For more details:

Read this article written by a professional editor Louise Harnby: Setting Up A Proofreading Business 10 Things You Have to Know and 10 Things You’ll Need to Know

If you’re eager to start take a look at our business plans for free and our comprehensive guide on Lean Planning

11. Write your resume and support business

If you’ve got a keen eye for details (read Don’t let your mistakes be overlooked!) Your skills could be used to your advantage in helping job seekers perfect their resumes.

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Read this article about how to start a freelance resume writing business

Take the advice of professionals and discover how professional resume writers believe it is best to start

Our gallery of sample business plans is a great source for ideas when you’re trying to create a business plan.

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If you’re blessed with green thumbs:

12. Start a garden center

If you enjoy gardening but you would prefer to share your knowledge rather than help people with their own gardens, then starting an outdoor garden center could be the perfect small-business option for your. You could help educate and advise others who are interested in what they need to do to create beautiful gardens.

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Begin by reading our step-by-step guide to starting your own garden center

Check out our garden nursery business plan

13. Start a landscaping business

If however, you are a fan of the idea of being in a hands-on manner, you could look into the idea of a landscaping or lawn-care business. Although you’ll definitely require the necessary skills to start certain landscaping services can be very basic, to begin with (think cutting) and you’ll take on additional services in time.

For more details:

Take a look at this article from The Garden Continuum on starting a landscaping business

Download and review our landscaping business plans

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If you’re a lover of being inventive:

14. Start your own photography business

If you have a sharp eye and are the person who captures the most memorable moments in your life, you might think about creating a career around your love of photography.

While competition is tough, focusing on one particular area like weddings, pet photography, or portraits can help you stand out. your photography apart.

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Check out our article on how to begin a successful photography business

Explore our complete guide to business startups in photography.

If you’re in need of business plan ideas Download and read our photography studio’s business plans.

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If you are detail-oriented:

15. Start a car-detailing business

If you take the concept that you are “detail-oriented” in the most literal sense, a vehicle detailing business might be a small-scale business idea that’s not only profitable but also can be a great way to leverage your strengths.

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Begin by reading this post: 5 Tips to starting the Business of a Mobile Auto Detailing Business

If you’re looking to begin making plans, take a look at our business plan for a car wash

16. Start a cleaning service for your home

If you’re naturally neat and love keeping your home tidy, you might want to consider the possibility of starting a cleaning service for your home. It’s relatively simple to start and requires no formal training or certification. If you’re meticulous, it can be a great way to make use of your strengths.

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Begin by reading our article on how to start a clean business

Check out this article by Page’s Cleaning as well.

Look through our sample cleaning business plans

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If you are a master in making people feel comfortable and gorgeous:

17. Start a massage business

Although it is not mandatory for becoming a certified massage therapist beginning a business in massage therapy is a fantastic job choice for someone who loves working with clients, helping them relax and feel at peace or helping them to manage injuries or pain.

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In most cities, there is an accredited massage therapy program that allows you to become an LMT. You can find one here!

Massage business plan templates will provide you with ideas and help you to start your business plan

If you’re considering creating an afternoon spa, you can take a look at the beauty salon as well as day spa business plans

18. Begin by opening a spa or salon

As a massage therapist, you’ll need the right license to become a hairstylist, esthetician, and nail tech. However, if this training is appealing, you might want to look at starting a salon or spa business.

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Find a school in your area to begin your pathway to becoming a licensed hairstylist or nail technician

Then, you can read the article about how you can start an effective hair salon

Take a look at our guide to salons starting businesses.

If you’re looking to begin download and read our salon and hair business strategy

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If you enjoy helping people:

19. Create a nonprofit

There are countless ways you can assist others by starting a non-profit business. What is the issue you are interested in solving? A nonprofit organization is a rewarding career route since it could allow you to earn money and also make a difference.

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Before you start, take a look at our step-by-step guide on how to begin an organization that is not for profit.

For more information on how to write an effective business plan refer to How to write the Nonprofit Business Plan

If you’re looking to establish your non-profit, download and review our nonprofit business sample plans

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If you’re naturally gifted as a teacher:

20. Start a tutoring business

If you speak many languages, excelled in specific subjects in school, or you are skilled in communicating concepts in a manner that is easy to grasp you might think about starting a tutoring company. You could be a specialist in a specific area according to your skills for example, writing on paper mathematics, languages or even test preparation — the list of possibilities is endless.

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Begin with this post from the Side Hustle Nation How to Begin the tutoring Business

Explore our training and education sample business plans, and in particular our tutoring business plan.

21. Start a business that teaches your expertise

You love to teach, but does teach high school chemistry make sense to you? You might consider starting a company focused on teaching something you love to do.

Maybe you’re a potter with a flair or dancer with a degree? Do you enjoy yoga and you’re interested in becoming an instructor? Whatever your skills is, there’s probably someone who would love to be a yoga instructor.

For more details:

If you’re just starting out, consider posting your skills on websites such as Craigslist or Thumbtack

If you’re particularly keen on teaching online this article is the perfect place to start.

Take a look at our sample education and training business plans for ideas or if you’re eager to begin

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If you’re a natural problem-solver:

22. Create a highly-needed app

Do you have a solution to a common issue or pain point you believe is shared by a lot of people? Make an app — it’s simpler than you think.

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For starters, learn how you can get started with programming and create your app within 3 months (no prior experience needed)

Then, check out the interview we conducted with Jillian Darlington, founder of Momco who launched an app-based company without a technical background

Read our complete SaaS and subscription business guides for more information on how to start.

23. Start a consulting firm

Like teaching a class by virtue of your abilities it is possible to look at what you excel at and determine whether it could be an excellent consulting business.

There are consulting firms that cover many different topics including business, IT, public relations, and much many more. Are you a fan of social media? Set up a consulting company, helping companies increase their social media presence. You’ll get the idea.

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Begin by reading our article on how to begin a consulting business

Get free advice from us. samples of business plans.

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If you’re not organized at all:

24. Get started on planning an event company

If you’re excited about the thought of a planned plan (hey I’m here with you) it might be a good idea to think about setting up an event planning business.

From weddings, parties, and corporate occasions, if you’re able to outdo the rest (which is, admittedly, very prevalent) organizing events is an excellent small-business idea for those who are extremely organized.

For more details:

If you’re interested in starting an event-related business at home, take a look at this post from the blog of Event Manager.

Download and go through our personal business plan for event planning to get ideas and direction as you begin to plan your event.

25. Start a business for personal assistants

Also, if you’re adept at staying on track and accomplishing tasks quickly and efficiently then starting your own personal assistant business could be the perfect option for you.

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This article by The Guardian on how to start a home-based virtual assistant company is a great base to begin.

Self Employed King explains the steps to becoming a concierge, including how to start your own personal business as a concierge

The business plan for our administrative service can help you start with the process of planning

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If you like working late nights, early mornings, or late nights:

26. Create a brewery, bar, or nightclub

If you’re a consummate night-owl who likes to connect with others, establishing an establishment like a bar or club might be the perfect choice for you.

Wherever you are it is likely that your neighborhood is packed with bars in the first place. So be sure to conduct your market study. What’s missing from your neighborhood? What kind of environment would you like to be able to spend time in?

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Begin with our resource guide to the basics of opening a nightclub or bar

Take a look at our sample nightclubs and bars’ business plans

If you’re interested to learn more about the business visit the Nightlife Association

27. Create a bakery, cafe, or coffee shop

On the other hand, Do you want to have a job that leaves your evenings unattended and you love an excellent coffee or a cake? Think about starting the first coffee shop, cafe, or even a bakery. The industry of food and beverages generally is a dual-edged sword: constantly sought-after, but difficult to sustain in. So make sure you’ve completed the necessary market research and have confirmed your business plan.

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Check out our article on how to open an effective coffee shop and our guide for opening an effective bakery

The Bakery Start-Up Guide along with our Cafe as well as Café and Coffee Shop Startup Guide has information about business planning as well as tips to expand your bakery, coffee shop, or cafe.

Visit our restaurant cafe, bakery, and restaurant samples of business plans.

It is worth looking into the American Society of Baking and the National Coffee Association are also worth considering

28. Open an eatery

It’s no secret that the business of a restaurant isn’t an easy one to make a mark in. If you’re interested in an occupation that is thrilling has no standard hours and allows you to fill the need of your local community, then opening restaurants could be right for you. You just have to put in the effort to make a name for yourself.

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The National Restaurant Association is a great place to begin your research

Take a look at these 39 questions to consider before you start the restaurant

Our gallery of business plans samples includes a variety of cafe, restaurant, and bakery sample business plans that will guide you in the right direction once you’re ready to design your business

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If you are passionate about taking care of other people (including four-legged pets):

29. Start a daycare center

If you’re a good child-sitter, you’re in luck because childcare is required.

There are a lot of options. You could opt for a full-time nanny set up a childcare company in your home or even rent commercial space depending on the goals you have set.

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Begin by reading our article on how to begin your own daycare business

Then, you should read these suggestions for creating a winning company plan for a childcare centre

Look over our daycare samples business plans once you’re ready to begin.

30. Create a pet daycare, boarding as well as a pet grooming company

Do you have a love for animals? Did dog walking become your favorite job when you were in school? Turn this into a profession by setting up a pet boarding business such as a daytime doggy daycare or grooming and grooming for your pet.

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Learn about the business of dog walking and boarding Trots Dogs, whose founder built a successful dog-walking and doggy daycare company from her home

Then, make your way to Rover Time for An Honest View of Being a Walker

Look over our cat and dog Kennel business strategy

31. Start a senior care assistance company

Are you a person with an enthusiasm for helping the old to enjoy a higher living standard? If yes, then you can begin a small business focusing on helping seniors.

Be it doing errands, bringing members to events, or even helping them at home there are many choices, and beginning an enterprise that helps others be extremely satisfying.

For more details:

Read our article on the basics of starting a home-based business in healthcare.

Be aware of the dangers you could face in the beginning of an assisted living residence.

Download and go through our home health care business plan for services, and look over our daycare offerings and child’s products business plans

If you’re keen to make the most of business trends that are emerging, you should be aware

32. Think about starting a business in an industry that is growing

If you’re looking to stay in the forefront you should consider starting a company in a brand new, booming field. This is a risky route to pursue; there’s a lack of precedent, in fact, and the paths to success aren’t always well-paved and in many ways, they are considered to be professional.

Think about starting a business in one of these new sectors:

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Next steps

If you’ve got an idea for a company you’d like to begin then it’s time to think about where you want you’d like to take your next step.

We suggest checking out Bplans’ gallery of business plan samples that can prove to be a fantastic source of inspiration. In terms of your business’s planning process, you might have to create an official business plan. We’ve got you covered. guide to writing one.

If you’re just trying to verify your idea before you start, think about developing your own Lean Plan with our Lean Planning Template. It’s much faster and more efficient than the formal business plan and is a great way to begin.

Take a look at the Idea Validation Checklist as well–it will assist you in testing your business concept to ensure it’s properly thought out and will succeed. Additionally, these strategies can help you verify your concept (and find out if anyone are willing to buy it! ) and establish if you truly want to establish a business.