Over the past year, the strengthening housing market has been helping small businesses grow – and fast. Sageworks, Inc.’s most recent analysis of companies with less than $5 million in annual revenues finds that four of the ten fastest-growing sectors of 2013 are related to housing. Building finish contractors and real estate agents’ offices saw sales grow by…
Do you want to start a manufacturing company? If YES, here are 50 profitable small scale manufacturing business ideas that cost little to start with high ROI. One of the major vehicles that drive the economy of any nation is the manufacturing industry. Countries that are considered to be industrialized, advanced and economically buoyant are countries with vibrant…
In addition to protecting our freedom at home and abroad, U.S. veterans are returning home and strengthening our economy. In fact, 10% of all small businesses in the United States are launched and run by veterans. This translates to over 6 million created jobs and over $1 trillion in annual domestic revenue. Additionally, veteran-owned businesses have a higher…
Do you live in Chennai? Are you interested in starting a business in Chennai, India but you lack ideas? Then below are the top 20 small business investment opportunities in Chennai, Tamil Nadu India. Chennai is the capital city of the Indian state of the Tamil Nadu and a metropolitan city. Chennai boasts of one of the longest natural beaches in the world called…
Credit: pathdoc/Shutterstock When you dream of opening your own business, you might envision four white walls and a mess of boxes to unpack in a commercial space. However, it doesn t have to be this way. With today s technology, you can start and run a business online, often with little to no cost. By focusing on your strengths, you ll be able to build a client…
Halloween marketing will soon be on overdrive (you know this if you’ve been anywhere near a Walgreens recently). So it’s time to get your local business in on the action. After all, by the very nature of trick-or-treating, Halloween is all about bringing the neighborhood together. Here are some fun Halloween marketing ideas for small businesses. Dress up your…
Maybe you like eating ice cream in your underwear — no judgment, live your truth — but if you also aspire to achieve entrepreneurial greatness, consider the infinite possibilities of the World Wide Web. Truth bomb: Success will likely rely on at least some time spent outside your home (sorry). To help you start a business, we’ve identified three online business…
Are you a stay-at-home mom, a nursing mother or a career woman and you are looking for ways to earn extra income? If YES, here are 50 lucrative home based business ideas for women to start in 2017. Ever heard of the aphorism that says that no man wants to get involved with a liability? Well, if you have heard of that before, then you may also understand the fact…
Are you interested in starting a business in the hospitality industry? If YES, here are 50 best travel and tourism business ideas you can start (beach side) with little money in 2017. The travels and tourism industry is a major source of income for most States in the United States of America and of course most countries of the world. The travels and tourism industry…
We have been spotting some of the most creative small business ideas in Kenya 2015, browsing through different industries and looking further into the future – finally, here are 10 concepts that we would like to share with you. We hope that you’ll find this simple guide as inspiring as we do, and that it will help you spark even more innovations in coming years…
Andhra Pradesh (AP) is located on the Southern peninsula of India. It has a coastline of 974 km. The state has well-developed social, physical and industrial infrastructure and virtual connectivity. It also has good power, airport, IT and port infrastructure. At current prices, Andhra Pradesh’s gross state domestic product (GSDP) was estimated at US$ 85.8 billion…
As a small business owner or marketing professional, you likely don’t have the resources of a mega-brand to market your service or product as aggressively or with the same reach. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still make a strong impact with targeted and creative ideas that will both help you to get your small business in front of a new audience, and retain…
Kids starting a business may sound crazy and far-fetched, but it is happening all over the place. From kids with lemonade stands in your neighborhood and teens taking over the Silicon Valley with their ideas to the youth entrepreneurs with million dollar start-ups in Africa, entrepreneurship is growing rapidly among the younger generation. They want to become…
So friends here is a list of 5 ideas doable with a job and in a way I am giving you ideas to make million dollars in this 5 min read. I don’t know how many of you would like it, how many believe it, how many swear by it and how many will actually live it but at the end of this article you will at least get a hint of five startup ideas that can be done with a…
If you’re a small business or new startup, you don’t have money to waste on expensive advertising like your bigger competitors can. To compete on the same level but with a smaller budget, you have to market smarter. Start by brainstorming with your business partners and connections to come up with several cheap outside-the-box marketing tricks. This method produces…
If you re looking for ideas to start a business, look towards social and other trends for fresh concepts. Many trendy business concepts developed in recent years rely on economic developments, while others capitalize on technological and social changes or environmental concerns. Trendy Business Ideas Green Cleaning: The demand for organic products means any company…
The entrepreneurial ability in women in the world has witnessed steady and increasing economic standing in the society. India is recognized as one of the largest demographics in the world with over 360 million in the age group of 15-64. A Recent nearly half of the Indian entrepreneurs are women. Generally, expertise, understanding the domain, risk taking ability…
There are many small money making investment and business opportunities that you can start. Today, many salary earners are looking at becoming their own boss by starting a business enterprise. So what are the best small businesses and investment opportunities with low capital start up and high profit in returns? When it comes to business venturing, the world…
Photograph by Leigh Reighton/Corbis Question: What steps should I take before applying for a loan to open a small business? I’d like to maximize my chances of getting a good response. Answer: Getting a small business bank loan is never easy, and it’s been especially difficult since the financial crash of 2008 and the lingering credit crunch. Even though small…
The veiled entrepreneurial abilities of women in India have witnessed steady alterations with the increasing sensitivity to her role and economic standing in the society. Almost all countries have seen an upsurge in Women owned businesses over the last few decades. The three chief reasons for a woman to undertake business ventures are expertise, understanding…
Are you full of small business ideas? Are you itching to be your own boss? Many people dream of leaving their jobs with the drive to start a business that comes from their innovative idea or from a need in a particular industry. With the right tools, information, and education, you may be able to take your small business idea and transform it into a way to make…
Franchise is one of the best and safest ways to start your own business. The reason I say so is because franchise in literally means replica of an existing business model/format which has been tired, tested and proved to earn profits. Setting up a new business can be very tiring as you need to plan each and every small detail and as a first timer one does make…
At present, there are a large number of young professionals who are looking to earn quick money with minimal investment. And with India’s growing economy, there are a lot of possibilities where one can venture into. The ‘Startup India, Standup India’ programme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day has been successfully inaugurated in Mumbai’s…
Keep in mind, earning points with a small business takes time! I’ll share a few quick small business ideas which can earn bonus miles & points! Earn Miles & Points With a Small Business And this means you can get a small business card to boost your miles and points balances by putting spending on the card. And having a small business card is a…