Business in the office: the best options for a quick start. What can you open in a small town? What to open in an office building

How to increase the efficiency of office employees who are forced to do routine work every day? Entrepreneurs from different parts of the planet agree on the following golden rules: maximum comfort in the work space, comfortable and practical clothing, more physical activity and effective means of relaxation.

This time, with your permission, we will start our TOP business ideas not in order of unusualness, but according to the daily schedule of a typical representative of the office plankton, in order to better understand his needs and find out exactly how to make money on them.

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The morning of a typical Homo Planktonicus begins with the question of what to wear today. If for women the main difficulty is choosing one thing out of a thousand possible, then for men the dilemma is of a different nature. “Should I wear yesterday’s dirty shirt, wear a second one but not ironed, or endure the summer heat and put on a sweater?” So, especially for such lazy men with a short wardrobe, the American company Wool&Prince has long invented a shirt that does not need to be washed and ironed for 100 days! Surprisingly, tests personally conducted by the company’s founder, Mark Bishop, showed that after three months the shirt does not lose its quality, does not get dirty, does not wrinkle, and does not emit unpleasant odors, thereby emphasizing the cleanliness of its owner. One can only guess how much profit the production of such shirts could bring if the product were well promoted in Russia.

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In addition to the office worker's wardrobe, you can add a two-piece suit. But, of course, not an ordinary one, but a cycling suit. If in Europe getting to the office by bicycle is quite commonplace, and you won’t surprise anyone with such outfits, then in Russia you can become a trendsetter! In the end, the number of cars and traffic jams will sooner or later force clerks to switch to two-wheeled vehicles. In order not to lose your dignity when riding a bicycle, you can buy a two-piece suit from the prestigious Parker Durso studio. The employee will not sweat in it and will not get into an accident on the way to the office: the trouser leg is fastened with a Velcro cuff and therefore does not get caught in the bicycle chain. The jacket is also equipped with zippers, which can be unzipped to free your hands for convenience. And these are not all the “tricks” of the smart suit.

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Finally, our clerk rode his bicycle to the office and in front of him was his dear and beloved office building. Which, perhaps, he no longer wants to see with all its contents, including his superiors! But forced... Or not forced? In small Denmark, company leaders have long realized that working in a stuffy office is sometimes completely unnecessary for a modern worker. All he needs is just a quiet and deserted place with Internet access. The KantoorKaravaans project proposes to set up a mini-office in a tourist trailer right in the middle of the forest! There, in the wilderness, with the chirping of birds and the sounds of nature, they say, it works much better - and fresh thoughts come, and efficiency increases!

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No matter what office a person works in, it is waiting for him everywhere. Office chair. And it’s good if it is at least adjustable in height and doesn’t creak. But sitting at the computer for hours on end will definitely not make you healthier. Although GymGym doesn’t think so. Back in 2011, the portal “1000 Ideas” talked about their branded exercise chair, which allows you to do exercises for all muscle groups without leaving your workplace. Just a great option for those who don’t want or don’t have time to go to the gym.

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Don't rush to sell massage and fitness chairs! There are many skeptics among office workers who will tell you that they will never feel more cheerful while sitting in any of them. For those who like to warm up properly, an office climbing wall may be suitable! Moreover, there is absolutely no need to separate the work area from the “play” area. For example, in the city of Summerville, Massachusetts, a climbing wall is located in the same room where meetings and brainstorming sessions are held. Needless to say, this method stimulates the brain much better than going to the “smoking room” or to the nearest cooler.

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Sometimes office workers go crazy. This usually happens around noon, by the time it starts to be 40 degrees hot outside, the air conditioner in the office breaks down, and it’s not too soon to leave work - things are literally up to your neck. At such moments, a typical clerk wants to jump out of the office and throw himself, fully clothed, into a cold pool, fountain or body of water that is nearby and provokes him with its appearance of an insane act. In Japan, they even produce special office wetsuits for this purpose called True Wetsuit. The water-resistant clothing is made of waterproof, elastic neoprene and dries instantly after exposure to water.

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Finally, it was time for lunch break. The clerk happily finishes raping the copier and goes to get the hidden and pre-stocked food. But instead he finds... an empty space. Naturally, there are no extreme and guilty ones. The friendly silence of the team, throwing up their hands and shrugging their shoulders, makes it clear that in the office, no less, a miracle happened - the teleportation of chicken legs and Caesar salad to the other end of the planet. But theft could have been avoided if the clerk had a reliable container! Exactly the same as what Locker Brand once offered - in the form of a lockable cage.

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The second half of the day is quite tense for the poor fellow. The boss finds fault with me over trifles and forces me to do things that are not part of my professional duties, while constantly yelling and threatening to fire me. “Or maybe, to hell with it? Drop everything and leave! Or not to leave... No, we need to calmly sit down and discuss everything. In general, I have a good boss. So, sometimes I’m just not in the mood... And anyway, I built such a balcony! Well done boss!” A group of creative Polish designers from the design bureau ZALEWSKI ARCHITECTURE GROUP has developed a unique balcony for the relaxation of office employees. Wandering through it, you can solve many professional troubles and life problems and overcome depression.

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If, as they say, one of the team members is “on a spree” somewhere and does not make himself known, then a table LED lamp called placeLamp can tell a good story about his plans. By changing colors, the NBBJ development makes it clear to other employees exactly where the “missing person” is without unnecessary calls. For example, if he went out for a couple of minutes and will return soon, then the lamp lights up in one color, if he comes closer, it becomes brighter, and if the person was sent on a business trip, it doesn’t light up at all. A very convenient way of wordless communication, which will certainly appeal, for example, to employees in love who hide their relationship from everyone.

10. Elite beer for offices on Fridays

It's finally here! Friday. Towards the end of the day, our hero becomes the life of the party, bombarding everyone with jokes and telling everyone how fun he will have his weekend. The chef is also in high spirits - sales are growing tenfold, which means he can reward his hard workers... with elite beer! And nothing extraordinary. In London, the tradition of “Friday bonuses” is common among top managers. There are even special companies that specialize in delivering beer to the office. One of them is Deskbeer, whose motto is “As you tread, so shall you burst.”

Entrepreneurial activity based on the exploitation of existing office space is attractive due to its simplicity and accessibility. The office can be used in different ways, depending on the capabilities and preferences of the owner and the specifics of the room itself.

General principles for choosing an office business

For any business, the need for an initial investment of capital is obvious - to open a business, purchase materials and means of production, promotion, advertising, etc. A significant part of the costs falls on the acquisition and then maintenance of fixed assets. These costs are significantly reduced in a situation where the existing office space serves as a tool for making a profit.

An entrepreneur who owns an office, with proper organization of the business, can make a profit with minimal expenditure of finances, time and moral strength. The purchase of office real estate is also commercially justified, provided that it is used skillfully.

Like any business, office business requires informed decisions based on detailed research and analysis.

The main parameters that influence the choice of direction of activity are both internal, related to the characteristics of the office and the capabilities of the entrepreneur, and external, directly dependent on market conditions.

There are many ideas for using an office to make a profit.

Table: external and internal factors for assessing office business

Factors of influence		Criteria for evaluation
Domestic	Legal	Legal status of the object - private property or rented, individual or group
	Financial	Investments that an entrepreneur can make in a business - personal or attracted, in cash or in material form
	Geographical	Office location - metropolis or small town, residential, business, historical or central area
	Physical	Dimensions of the premises - room or separate building, area and dimensions, communications and maintenance
	Status	Quality of renovation and decoration of the office, appearance, prestige of location
	Personal	Intellectual property of an entrepreneur, his skills, abilities and abilities
External	Infrastructure	The immediate environment of the building - organizations and structures whose activities are useful in the long term or, conversely, unprofitable
	Clientele	Identification of a market segment, drawing up a profile of a potential consumer
	Competitive environment	Identification of direct and indirect competitors, assessment of possible threats from them
	Resources	Monitoring of likely suppliers
	Legislation	Studying political and tax legislation in order to obtain information about the state’s intentions in a particular area of ​​activity

In order for the business to be in demand, we take into account the strengths and weak sides and choose the appropriate idea for using the office.

It is not easy to answer the question: “What to do if you have an office?”

Ideas for business in the office

An office business can be either dynamic, with the active involvement of the owner, or inertial, aimed at generating passive income. Both the first and second methods are attractive in their own way. There are many interesting and profitable ideas for using an office.

Renting out office space

The simplest method does not mean bad. If the office is located in the business part of the city, has a decent renovation, and the owner is satisfied with receiving a small stable income, leasing or subletting the premises may be the best option.

The premises can be rented out for a short or long term. With short-term rentals, the profit is higher than with long-term rentals, but finding clients will require more effort and financial costs.

The property owner's costs are usually limited to the costs of routine repairs and the purchase of furniture, although it is possible to shift part of these costs (or the entire amount) to the tenant. Availability good repair and high-quality office furniture will make the premises more interesting in the eyes of the client and increase the rental price.

The rental price for 1 square meter of office space ranges from 5,000–8,000 rubles in regional centers to 15,000–25,000 rubles in the capital. Rental rate in small towns significantly lower - from 500 rubles per 1 sq. m.

Seek professional help from a lawyer when concluding a lease agreement - it is better to foresee in advance conflict situations related to the responsibility of the parties during current and major repairs, in the event of force majeure, damage to property, etc. A qualified approach to documenting the transaction will save you time, money and nerves.

The landlord must know the intended purpose of the premises being rented. Legally, the owner is not responsible for the activities carried out in the rented office, but in fact, any unauthorized actions of the tenant compromise the owner himself, thereby reducing the prestige of his property.

When renting out an office, you can look for clients yourself, using the media, online advertising and other types of promotion, or you can contact a real estate company. The cost of intermediaries' services averages 10–20% of the monthly rent.

The payback period for such a business is at least two years, the risks of market conditions are minimal.

Discuss all the nuances before deciding to rent out the premises

Coworking center as a type of office business

A large office space (or office building) is suitable for creating a coworking center. This type of activity, new in our conditions, is at the stage of active formation and can become an excellent idea for business.

A coworking center, in essence, is a collective office that is used jointly by representatives of various professions and specialties for a small rent. This room provides separate workplaces and common tables for business communication, modern means of communication and office equipment, meeting rooms and conference rooms, cafes, sports corners, libraries and relaxation areas - everything you need for comfortable productive work.

But a coworking center is not just a large office. Its fundamental difference is that the territory of the center acts as a single creative space, bringing cooperation between people of all kinds of professions to a qualitatively different level. Multidisciplinary specialists gather under one roof for productive work, communication, free exchange of ideas and mutually beneficial partnership.

It is better to decorate a coworking center in an original way, with the help of interior design specialists. The space should harmoniously combine business formality, which stimulates work, and creative enthusiasm, which awakens inspiration. A successful design can be the feature that will attract customers, especially at the initial stage.

A coworking center can be either universal or specialized

Nuances of coworking center design

When planning the creation of free office space, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of this business.

1. The location of the office premises largely determines potential consumers. A lawyer or financial consultant will prefer to work in a high-status place, in the central part of the city. For representatives of creative professions, proximity to home, transport and the external environment is important. In any case, it is worth considering the infrastructure - for example, if there is a suitable establishment nearby Catering, it makes sense to conclude an agreement with him on the delivery of food to the office, and in the very center limit yourself to a cooler and a coffee machine.
2. The target market segment depends on the direction of business development. It is necessary to take into account that opening one coworking center on average per 1,000,000 residents will be profitable. Expenses for promotion and advertising events will make up a significant share of the planned budget. The main tenants of the space are specialists working remotely (freelancers), as well as entrepreneurs who are just starting their business and/or do not want to spend money on the expensive rental of a full-fledged office.
3. Experience shows that those centers that are focused on a specific group of potential clients in related industries pay off faster. For example, a coworking center that brings together architects, planners, interior designers, representatives of estimating and construction firms, etc. In addition, a good center is like a self-sufficient mechanism, a kind of “thing in itself” - the basic needs of its members are satisfied without the involvement of external contractors. In other words, it is worth inviting (possibly on preferential terms) specialists in accounting and legal services, office management and copyright, marketing and advertising, investing and other areas of economic activity to the coworking center.
4. Financial returns consist of several types of cash receipts. This is, first of all, rent from the rental of workplaces - for an hour, day, month or year. It can be fixed or change during the time of day (a 24-hour schedule is convenient for representatives of creative professions). Coworking centers host business meetings, mini-exhibitions, presentations, conferences - such events are paid for at a separate rate. Ongoing educational programs, courses, and trainings also bring in good revenue (in this case, it is advisable to take a percentage of the cost). You can rent out space for corporate events, you can earn income from additional services - cafes, fitness services, vending, etc.
5. The staff of a coworking center at the growth stage is formed from a small number of like-minded people. It includes hall administrators (2-3 people working in shifts), a marketing and advertising specialist, a system administrator, a technical worker, and a cleaner. It would be useful to resort to the help of volunteers (students gaining experience and business contacts), as well as to cooperate through the provision of barter services.
6. The ergonomics of the space inside the center is adjusted during its operation based on the results of monitoring the behavior of visitors. A successful solution could be the installation of mobile partitions, the purchase of transformable furniture and block furniture, movable and rotating decorative elements, and modification of levels. Technological design of the “high-tech”, “functionalism”, “loft”, “futurism” styles should be diluted with light inclusions of eclecticism.

The prospects for the development of a coworking center allow you to count on profit within 3–4 months after opening; such a business becomes fully profitable within 1–2 years.

Properly zoned space is one of the important components of the successful functioning of a coworking center

Organization of a recruitment agency

Another type of office business that does not require special investments is opening a recruitment agency. The demand for qualified personnel and the search for well-paid work require effort and time from both sides, and both parties are willing to pay an intermediary - that is, a recruitment agency - for the assistance. There are both positive and negative aspects to this business.

Table: features when opening a recruitment agency

The defining factor of a successful recruitment agency is information. The completeness and reliability of available information about potential employers and employees will allow you to act quickly and purposefully. Constant monitoring of the media, Internet resources and other sources will help create an active, reliable database.

One of the most expensive items in the budget of this business is advertising, especially during the opening period and in the first 3–6 months. It should have a wide audience reach and contain a unique difference between your company’s services and similar services.

For serious recruiting, specialized and headhunting agencies, the presence of an experienced psychologist on staff is mandatory, as he can reduce the risks associated with the human factor.

A recruitment agency as a type of office business will not allow you to get rich instantly. For those who are ready to persistently and systematically engage in this activity, real stable income will appear in the second or third year of the company’s existence and will reach impressive sizes.

To work with applicants, you can organize trainings and advanced training courses

Other office business ideas

There are many interesting ideas for using office space. Among them there are both popular ones, which have repeatedly justified monetary forecasts, and rare ones, which open up new promising market niches.

Financial business in the office

Working with cash and other valuables requires not only the presence starting capital, but also extensive specialized knowledge. If you are ready to learn, you can try yourself in the following areas:

Opening a pawnshop is an excellent business idea that will be successfully implemented only if you scrupulously follow the laws

High technology business

To create a company in the IT business, it is not necessary to be a programmer; it is enough to have a promising idea and be able to organize the work of a group of professionals.

Service agency

The service sector is perhaps the widest field of activity for an enterprising businessman. If you have your own premises, there are a lot of ideas for starting your own business:

• Travel agency is an intermediary between the tour operator and the client, selling ready-made tours. For promotion in conditions of fierce competition, constant effective advertising and competent staff. Expanding the range of services will help smooth out seasonal fluctuations in demand. Payback period is 1–2 years.

Most people's traditional idea of ​​business includes having an office. Although there are many types of businesses where having an office is not necessary. the site provides a list for which office space is not necessary.

Since the 90s of the 20th century, factors such as the Internet and digital communications in general, personal computers and Cell phones dramatically changed the general concept of organizing business processes. Now, for effective teamwork of all company employees, it is not necessary to gather them in one office space.

Such decentralization and distribution of responsibilities significantly increases the efficiency of staff, saves time and overhead costs of business organization.

This is how a new market segment SOHO appeared - from the English small office / home office - small office / home office. We also call it . A business that can be run and managed from home without renting an office.

SOHO business attracts the attention of people from various areas of business - consultants, lawyers, hairdressers, seamstresses, realtors, photographers. Soho business has become most widespread among programmers and IT specialists. Currently, the situation is that a business leader can, while in Moscow, manage his team of programmers who live in different parts of the Earth. To communicate with each other and work, they only need the Internet. This company receives orders through freelancing and outsourcing. The organization of IT business has become widespread according to the following scheme: when a manager or remote managers look for an order, then transfer it to various freelancers. Up to 90% of companies in the IT sector permanently resort to the services of remote workers; in fact, such companies have no one on staff other than the manager.

And the rare need for office space is easily met.

But, even in the absence of knowledge from the field of high technology, you can always find ideas home business, where an office is not needed.

Almost the entire sphere of home services can be done without offices - renovation and decoration of premises, construction, installation and repair of household appliances and air conditioners, electrical and plumbing. Popular service— . Small handicraft production, which, although it requires premises, is not necessarily an office; a garage is enough. If we start listing all the directions and ideas, then we will need to list more that have been published on the site.

Also, the concept of a business without office space includes an automobile business.

As you can see, business without an office is found in all areas. The absence of office space has a positive effect on the overall profit of the company, because there is no need to pay rent and maintain the office with furniture and equipment. Such areas of business are perfect for novice entrepreneurs who are not confident in their abilities.

Hello, dear readers and all those who just came to my site. This article is about business ideas that have always worked and will work. Below I will give many examples of business ideas, I will also give examples from myself, my friends and acquaintances. And after reading this article and all those that it will link to, I hope you will have no questions left about which business idea to choose for yourself. But I would also advise you to visit the section about. So, let's begin.

Why did I decide to write this article?

Be sure to read this paragraph!!! There are several reasons:

1. Sites that you come across. If you have tried to look for ideas for small businesses on the Internet, then you know all these sites with business ideas that contain information about some unusual ideas, or I don’t even know what to call them, see for yourself:

I apologize to the administrator of this site for using it as an example. If this bothers you, I can remove the screen and screen any other site.

So there are a lot of such ideas on sites and do you really think that such ideas will help you? I’m not saying that these sites are bad, they are all good in their own way and bring money to their creators, but such business ideas, especially in Russia, are practically not applicable. Some of them, of course, have a place to be, but the rest...

2. Secondly, why are you trying to find an unusual business idea? Perhaps your creative thinking is waking up, but everything that brings people money now are quite ordinary business ideas, but with some kind of unconventional implementation. Look around! Do you know at least a few or one person in your city who has made money from fashionable furs made from animals killed in traffic accidents? I don't know. But I have many examples of people who made money by opening their own store, providing services, etc. (and I'm no exception). And they all earned, are earning and will continue to earn while you are looking on the Internet for unusual, mind-boggling ideas for small businesses. May be enough?

3. Reason number three is this: Almost all business ideas come from ONE framework. You look for a people problem or need and think about how to solve this problem. Well, there is also a second scheme, which is different, but partially overlaps: you come up with an idea that others might like and you create an offer that should generate demand. BUT this model also works based on needs. After all, in order to come up with this idea and begin to implement it, you must initially keep the USP in your head, you must understand why your innovation is needed, what problem it will solve, etc. And only if this problem is relevant and widespread, then you can make a business out of it.

Everything above is my personal opinion and you may not share it. I’m not asking you to agree with me, but in my head it happened this way because I earn money without any unusual ideas and everyone around me earns it too.

Business ideas that have worked and will work

So let's get to the point. In this article below I will give examples of business ideas that work 100%. I will not describe the implementation processes in detail; we can talk about them in the following articles, if you are interested.

What do I mean by timeless business ideas? This is what surrounds us and what we always need. Yes, everything elementary is simple!

1. People will always want to eat;
2. People will always get sick;
3. We all want to look beautiful;
4. We all need security;
5. We all need to dress and put on shoes;
6. We will all always have cars that break down and get dirty;
7. Everyone has electronics in their apartments and houses, and they also don’t last forever;
8. We always need somewhere to live, so construction and renovation don't go far;
9. We will always want to relax (entertainment services);
10. We will always travel;
11. We will always celebrate weddings, corporate events and other holidays;
12. Stock and foreign exchange markets will always exist;
13. Animals are our passion (for some);
14. And many many others.

These are just a few examples of those areas that will always accompany us through life and it is these areas of activity that we need to look at. There are also others, but you can add them yourself in the comments! Now let's go through each of them with examples!

Small business ideas in the service sector

Services are the cheapest type of business to start, because you do not need to have space for warehouses and retail outlets and do not need to purchase goods. You simply provide services that you are good at. I even wrote an article on how to get started. In general, a whole section is dedicated to this and it’s called ““

Construction and renovation services

We will always live somewhere and the construction industry will flourish. If you don’t have the money to open a construction company and build high-rise buildings or cottages, then you can assemble a team and build to order.

Repair services are generally varied and in great demand. You can:

1. Make repairs in apartments and other premises;
2. Install suspended ceilings(my friend who makes money from this);
3. Floor repair(an article will be published soon from one of my clients, who deals with dry screed, adjustable floors, dismantling, etc. And there are more than enough orders!)
4. Plumbing and electrical repairs and locksmith work(there’s also more than enough work, because not everyone can change radiators, pipelines, etc.).
5. Installation of windows, doors, cabinet furniture, etc. also an eternal business (my relatives still make cabinet furniture to this day).
6. Construction and finishing of baths. This summer we built a bathhouse and this pleasure is not cheap, and the specialists are so busy that we have to stand in line;
7. Welding work. I’ll go back to the bathhouse and say that just the water tank and the stove cost us 35,000 rubles. and 2 welders did it to our order. Not bad money;
8. Drilling water wells is now in great demand;
9. There are many more services that can be provided in this area. If I missed something obvious, add it in the comments.

Automotive repair, maintenance and transportation services

Many of us have cars and no matter how you look at them, they will always require repairs, washing and other maintenance. Well, those who do not have cars or other transport will always feel the need to move. I will also give examples of business ideas and earning money:

1. Car repair. You can open a repair shop in your garage or rent a larger space. It's pretty profitable business and here the issue of competition is decided by skill. If you have good craftsmen or you are a master yourself, then you will not end up with clients. One of my friends is doing repairs in his garage, so there’s a line forming for him!
2. Repair of individual car parts. For example, seat reupholstery (one of my readers wrote to me that he does this business in his garage), painting and body repair (my uncle removes 2 boxes and does body repair and painting), electronics repair, installation of alarms, gas equipment, sound and etc. All this is in great demand.
3. There were, are and will be car washes too. Not everyone washes their cars themselves (even though we have washing equipment in the garage, we still go to the car wash).
4. Freight transportation. Whatever one may say, when moving you will need a truck, in case of an accident or breakdown (God forbid) you will need a tow truck, etc. Here's some real money for you. I once said that in the winter of 2014 I helped my friend organize office work in his seasonal business. So I talked with his temporary gazelle drivers about whether it was profitable to do this or not. They unanimously say that it is profitable and often they are not even able to process all orders.
5. Passenger Transportation. We have always traveled and will travel by taxi, busier people (like my friend, whom I mentioned above) use the services of a personal driver, on a long trip with friends we always order a gazelle or a mini-bus, in general these services will not go anywhere with market! If you have such a vehicle, then earn as much as you like, the main thing is to think everything through.
6. I look forward to more additions in the comments!

beauty and health

This topic is eternal! People will always care about their health, and girls will also care about beauty.

1. Cosmetic services. My friend (even several friends and acquaintances) does manicures, pedicures, all kinds of depilation, etc. So she does this at home, but before she rented an office. Things have been and are going well.
2. Hairdressing services. It’s not worth talking about, it will always be in demand. If you have a good master or you are one, then you will always have clients. For example, I’m ready to go even to the other end of the city to see my hairdresser if she moves (God forbid).
3. Health services. I even wrote an article on this topic. You can provide consulting services, massage services, etc.
4. Sports services. You can be a personal trainer, open a gym, etc.

Holidays

I am now choosing specialists to organize and conduct my wedding and I understand that we have a big shortage of this. In half a year, we find ourselves a host, a restaurant, a group of performers, a show program and much more.

1. Organization of special events. Providing a range of services. This is a great business. I used to work in this field and my best friend still works (I also wrote an article about it).
2. Management of weddings and corporate events. As I said above, my friend still voices events and works with presenters. A good presenter has a queue scheduled for a year in advance and we were in a hurry to get the right date with him. I am quite familiar with one of these and I will give approximate figures: one presenter (toastmaster) earns more than 300,000 rubles per month. pure money, working only 2-3 days a week. This is in Omsk, but in Moscow this figure is many times higher.
3. Photographers and videographers are absolutely necessary for the event. You also need to know how to find a good photographer, because everyone knows how to press buttons, but not everyone can take high-quality photographs and process them.
4. I'm waiting for other ideas from you in the comments. There is a lot that can be added to this area, just like all others;)

Tourism

The tourism business will also always exist. You can organize various tours and not only abroad! Especially now, during the fall of the ruble, many people began to think about holidays in Russia and even tour companies began to actively open that deal only with tours in Russia. Here, too, the field is not plowed:

1. Organization of tours(travel agency), but not banal, but some thematic and unusual tours. There are those who organize beer tours, tea tours, ski tours, wedding tours, New Year tours, etc. Come up with a quality tour based on your interests and offer it to people.
2. Organization of excursions. If your city is a tourist city, then you can organize excursions to interesting places.
3. Rent out cars and housing. Some people don’t want to stay in hotels because it’s expensive, but renting a room or apartment would be more profitable.

Entertainment

The entertainment sector makes money even in a crisis, and what’s more, even new companies are opening. Paintball, laser tag, airsoft, bowling, billiards, saunas, water parks, cafes, children's attractions, cinemas and much more. You can come up with some other entertainment services.

Education

We are all always learning something and this need is eternal. There can be a lot of business ideas here, for example:

1. Tutoring. If you know a subject well, you can be a tutor for schoolchildren and students.
2. Speech therapy, psychological rooms, etc. Not all children have perfect speech and behavior and sometimes you need to resort to the services of speech therapists. I won’t go far, but only two of my friends’ children started speaking late and resorted to the services of a speech therapist.
3. Training in technical knowledge and skills. If you are a good designer or layout designer, or programmer, for example, then you can teach this to others and get paid. You can teach online or open courses in office centers.
4. Learning foreign languages. This has become quite a popular trend. At first, the activity in English was high, and now Chinese is also gaining momentum.
5. And much, much more. Also add in the comments.

You can implement these ideas via the Internet or offline, whichever is more convenient for you, but I would recommend via the Internet. YouTube, your website and social networks can help you!

Well, various services

There are many more services that we encounter in life and are in demand.

1. Atelier, tailoring and repair of clothes at home;
2. Legal services;
3. Accounting services;
4. Repair of PCs and household appliances (an eternal topic!). I have several friends who do this and make good money!;
5. Website development (my topic);
6. And much more.

What is the main thing in service business ideas?

The main thing is to be an expert in the field in which you provide services. If you are a good master or specialist, then your services will always be in demand and you will never be left without clients. Do quality work and people will come to you!

Business ideas for selling goods

With goods it is a little easier to find buyers, because if your product is in demand, then they will buy it anyway. If a service may not be ordered because they themselves know how to do something, then many goods cannot be produced themselves. But there are also disadvantages in that entering this business is more expensive, because you need to have space for storing and selling goods and money to purchase them. In general, now we’ll go over the eternal ideas, but I recommend everyone to visit the ““ section. So, let's begin!

Food and catering industry

We will all always want to eat and food products will never leave the market. There are even more ideas here, because there are a huge number of products. You can open:

1. Mini stores in every area where there are none. New areas that are being developed will suit you.
2. Fast food is an eternal topic. Everyone loves to eat quickly and inexpensively. I have never seen fast food outlets stand idle if they are located in passable places. In underdeveloped cities, many fast food chains are generally absent. Even here in Omsk, McDonalds opened only a few months ago. We still don’t even have fast foods like Giro (Greek fast food).
3. Canteens or Euro-canteens. in the form of an interview with the owner of a network of Euro-canteens in St. Petersburg. Quite a good direction that will continue to develop.
4. Cafes and restaurants. An even more unique business, but now mini-cafes or coffee shops are appearing, which are not that expensive to open, and there are a lot of people in them. The main thing is to find your topic and client.
5. Homemade products. I already said once that a friend of mine bakes all sorts of pies and cupcakes and she sells them quite well. You can bake cakes, fish and meat products, pickles, and all this will sell well. Again, you need to find your chip and client. Our neighbor in the garage smokes fish, meat, poultry, and everything from him is actively sold out, especially for the holidays.
6. And so on…

Clothes, shoes, accessories…

I won’t go far, I have an online store of bags, I wanted to get into clothes, but it’s “not my thing”, I don’t like it. But we will always wear clothes, shoes, and underwear. You can open clothing stores, underwear, shoes, accessories, online stores for all this, etc. If you interest a client in price or assortment, or quality of goods, or ease of shopping, then you will always have sales. Suppliers can easily be found in China, Russia and any other country. I even have an article about . In general, visit the “” section and there you will find many articles on China.

Products for animals and animals themselves

Just look at people who have a dog or a cat. Many of them are ready not to buy food for themselves, as long as their dog eats food with vitamins and wears a beautiful overall. You can also breed dogs and cats of expensive breeds. One of my friends breeds Bengal kittens, another breeds Labradors and golden retrievers. So they have one puppy and a kitten costing 25,000 rubles each. and more.

And other products

As I already said, there are many products and I will not list them. What is the first product that comes to mind that will always be in demand besides the above: furniture, dishes, interior items, bed linen, household supplies, household chemicals, consumer electronics, plumbing fixtures, children's toys, hygiene products, etc. Look for those products that people really need, you don’t have to come up with all sorts of skins of animals that died in an accident or a biodegradable drone (I’m talking about the screenshot at the beginning of the article)!

Sale of various goods from China

This is a favorite topic on my site among readers and many of them are doing very well, the income is flowing. I have a whole section dedicated to this topic, so I won’t go into detail in this article. The section is called "". It describes how to order, how to sell, what to sell, etc.

Combination of services and goods

I won’t go into too much detail here, but I’ll explain. You can provide services and sell related products. For example:

1. You bake custom cakes and pastries. At the same time, you can sell ingredients and equipment for this. For example, all sorts of baking dishes, mastic, decorations, and any other little things that you use.
2. You provide plumbing and locksmith services. You can sell components in parallel. For example, if you were hired to change batteries (radiators), then you can offer to buy them from you, as well as plastic pipes, plugs, etc. And then you look and you will need a faucet in the bathroom in parallel or something else...
3. If you repair electronics or PCs, you can sell components, parts, or other electronics that you have.
4. If you repair a car, you can sell consumables at the same time.
5. Etc.

There are also a lot of ideas here, and this section is closest to my spirit, because I myself make money exclusively on the Internet, or mostly. So, ideas.

Online store

The online store is now promising direction, which will continue to develop for a long time. Firstly, it is convenient for the client, and secondly, prices can be kept lower because there is no rent retail space. I have a whole section on the website about online stores!

Your own website

You can make your own informational website, publish interesting materials, attract traffic and earn money from advertising. This is one of my main directions. The most valuable thing on the Internet is information. This is what people come to search engines for. And if you have useful information for people, then you will be read, which means there will be traffic. You can make several websites for yourself, but then you will need a team to administer them. You can earn a lot from the site, but you may not earn any money at all; every business has a risk. But, if you understand optimization, you have a topic that you can share with others, then you can try.

How to make and where to get a website:

• You can make a website yourself. This is not difficult, because now there are a lot of free engines (cms), for example WordPress. They are simply installed on the hosting and are essentially ready to go. But for greater efficiency, you still need to be able to configure some functions, which is also not difficult.
• You can order from someone. I don’t recommend it at first, because you will need knowledge of the engine on which your site is running if you are going to continue doing this.
• You can buy a ready-made website that is already promoted, optimized and generates income (or does not generate income yet, but already has at least some readers). This can be done on a special exchange, and I wrote an article about this: .

You can make money on the site in many ways: contextual advertising, banner advertising, affiliate programs, direct advertisers, posting paid articles and other materials, etc. You can read all this at the link above (in the special section).

Providing services on the Internet or freelancing

This is also a cool opportunity to do business. You can provide completely different services or simply be a freelancer and complete tasks on the freelance exchange.

Services may be different:

1. Website development;
2. Setting up advertising on the Internet (context, targeting);
3. Design of websites or printed materials;
4. Creation of applications for smartphones;
5. Programming;
6. Consulting services (legal, accounting, marketing, technical, etc.);
7. Promotion of sites, groups, etc.;
8. Writing articles (copywriting);
9. And much, much more.

With freelancing, everything is essentially the same, but you work not as a “studio”, but as an individual. You can also do design, advertising, layout, programming, etc. You can even carry out small tasks for which you don’t need any knowledge. Orders can be received at THIS site.

Innovative business ideas

You will ask me at the end of this article, where did the innovation go? Someone will say that all the ideas above are banal and they want to come up with something of their own that is not yet on the market, etc. And in some ways you are right. Without innovation, the world cannot develop and there must be innovative business ideas, but we started this conversation with the fact that many of you are looking for a business idea on the Internet! Do you really think that the idea innovative business Will someone post it to you online? Then it will no longer be an innovation.

Innovative ideas should also come from people's need for something, and only then the innovator (you) thinks about how to solve this problem. And not the other way around: first he finds a business idea on the Internet, and then “pulls it by the ears” and thinks about what problem it will solve. Do you agree?

Therefore, do not look for innovative and unusual business ideas on the Internet, the most you will get is a waste of time. Follow new products, follow Western projects that have taken off, follow changes in legislation and think about how you can solve some problem for people or realize a need. And you will use everything unusual, non-standard and innovative from your head in the implementation process. After all, you can take an already operating business, implement it differently, and you will end up with a completely different product (essentially also new and not standard)!

I don’t know what else to say about innovation! This is innovation, where can there be ideas if everyone has their own in their head. Improve existing projects on the market, and then try to think about 100% innovation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to summarize. The article turned out to be long, but useful (in my opinion). I do not urge you to listen to my opinion, to first abandon unusual ideas, but to try what is already on the market (only improving), but simply shared my personal opinion, which I have held for a long time and so far it has not let me down. Of course, I could have missed a lot of business ideas in the article, but I really hope that you will add them in the comments, and I will add them to the article. Thanks to those who completed the entire article;) I hope that it was useful to you. I'm waiting for your comments.

Best regards, Schmidt Nikolay

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Lie detector

The business area based on polygraph testing of people is becoming increasingly popular. A current office idea for business would be to check security workers, as well as people working with money. This service may also be in demand by married couples who have misunderstandings. It is worth noting that all checks will be carried out with the consent of the person.

To start implementing this office business idea, it is recommended to follow these steps:

• individual entrepreneur registration;
• renting or buying an office;
• purchase of a polygraph;
• recruitment;
• employee training;
• advertising.

The first step to implement the office idea will be to obtain a certificate of registration of individual entrepreneurs. To do this, you need to provide an application, a receipt for payment of the duty, and a copy of your passport to the tax office. After 3 working days you receive a certificate of registration and an extract from the register.

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To implement this idea for an office business, it is recommended to hire the following employees: an administrator, an accountant, and an employee who will conduct tests on the detector.

Not everyone can use a polygraph, so you need to think about training your staff. It is recommended to send employees to special courses that will teach workers how to process data obtained as a result of verification. The cost of such courses starts from 60,000 rubles.

The idea of ​​an office business will be in demand after advertising campaign. You can disseminate information about the office idea, for example, at business trainings. It is recommended to organize specialized seminars for businessmen and personnel on the topic: “Using a lie detector at work.” You can tell them how a polygraph will help in recruiting personnel. After the training, it would be appropriate to distribute advertising brochures about your office business.

One of the advertising ideas would be to create a website. It needs to be filled with interesting and informative articles on the topics of your business. Examples of topics: Which test of marital fidelity is most effective; What is a personnel polygraph test and so on.

Cooperation with recruitment agencies could be an interesting marketing move. Agencies may offer the service to employers.

If you decide to implement this idea in an office, then the cost of the business starts from 350,000 rubles. Most of the expenses will go to the purchase of a polygraph and staff training - from 200,000 rubles.

Organization of legal business in the office

The legislation of our country changes quite often, and not all people have time to follow and delve into these changes. As a result, opening a law firm can become quite a profitable office business.

The range of legal areas is very wide. In the office you can organize a notary firm or a law office that will deal with matters in the construction industry, or resolve issues of customs law. The most profitable areas can be considered:

• debt collection;
• construction services;
• legal support and assistance to foreign citizens;
• assistance in obtaining citizenship;
• appealing against illegal actions of law enforcement agencies.

In order to implement an idea in the office, you need to draw up a business plan with step-by-step instructions for action. To implement this business idea, you will need to collect a certain package of documents, which includes: registration certificate; tax invoice; license; extract from the tax register.

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The next step to implement the idea is to find a location. The office area may be small. The main thing is that it is located in the city center or near bus stops public transport. It should be convenient for clients to get to you. After the premises are selected, we make repairs, purchase furniture and office equipment.

• lawyer of the highest category;
• legal consultant;
• lawyer to work with individuals and legal entities;
• secretary;
• accountant.

The next stage is attracting clients. We recommend maintaining online blogs where customers can leave their reviews or ask questions. Your employees can implement the idea of ​​recording videos that describe various types of situations. You can also organize video conferences with blog guests in question-and-answer form.

Currently, most organizations work on a prepayment basis, but you can implement the idea of ​​payment based on results. This solution will increase the competitiveness of the business.

The business idea of ​​conducting trainings and seminars in the office can become an additional point of profit. This service will be of interest to law firms for the exchange of experience between colleagues. There may be a separate fee for this service.

We suggest implementing the following idea for a marketing ploy - regularly send targeted e-mails. Your company draws up business proposals for cooperation, indicates the cost of services and sends them to various companies. For example, if your office business is based on providing services in the construction industry, we organize a mailing list to construction companies.

Don't forget about standard advertising. In the age of the Internet effective advertising may be posting information about the business in the office in in social networks and discussing the company’s activities in various forums. You can launch a video about your organization on YouTube. It will tell the client's story and how to solve it.

The client will want to turn to you for help again if you offer him a discount. To implement such an idea, you will need from 200,000 rubles.

Coworking center

The essence of the office idea is to provide a space in which people work independently of each other. This office idea will be of interest to freelancers who do not want to work from home. These can be people of various professions:

• designers;
• artists;
• programmers;
• copywriters;
• writers.

It is best to choose office space for a coworking center in the city center. It is advisable that there is a car park, bus stop or metro station nearby. It’s good if the office space has large windows and high ceilings. Such a room promotes efficiency. Make sure that the Internet is connected to the office.

When making renovations, pay great attention to the design of the office interior. It is recommended to use a restrained color scheme in the office. Equip your office with unusual accessories: curtains made of unusual fabric, metal lamps, paintings on the walls. Be sure to equip a relaxation area or kitchenette in your office so that clients can take a break from work.