Small Services Business IDEAS
For many, 2017 is an opportunity for new beginnings, exciting changes and fresh business adventures. Worldwide, it’s estimated there are 100 million new businesses opening each year.
Are you’re ready to start a new business in 2017 but lacking an idea? Just in time for the new year, here are our top 217 business ideas for your new one-person shop. These ideas can take you from a weekend-only entrepreneur to full fledge, full time job new business owner.
Business professional services
Creating a small business as an extension off what you currently do for a living is a natural progression into the entrepreneurial world. Many of these jobs can be done on the side in the evening or weekend. What’s best about creating a business-to-business company? Being able to see yours, and your client’s dreams come to fruition!
- Accountant
- Business networking coordinator
- Career coach
- Voice over artist
- Public speaking coach
- Delivery service owner
- Tax preparer
- Business plan writer
- Professional consultant
- Office decorator
- Notary
- Virtual assistant
- Professional pest control operator
- General business contractor
- Grant writer
- Computer consultant
- Property manager
- Office computer trainer
- Professional photographer
- Business courier
- PowerPoint freelancer
- Data entry freelancer
- Business caterer
- Financial advisor
- Small business lawyer
- Small business coach
- Stock photographer
- Business translator
- Freelance software developer
- Window cleaner
- Public speaker
- Resume writer
- Business freelancer
Car Services
If cars are your passion, there are a variety of car related business opportunities you can engage with to keep your enthusiasm going.
- Mechanic
- Car wash owner
- Private driver
- Taxi driver
- Car and limo service driver
- Auto collision repair
- Tire installation
- Airport car service shuttle
- Car detailing business owner
- Home and auto locksmith
Child related services
Child centric businesses are a booming market. From newborns through to college, there are numerous business ideas to help parents and children.
- Professional nanny
- New child software
- Toy maker
- Daycare facility owner
- In-home daycare owner
- Music lesson instructor
- College coach
- Private swim lesson instructor
- School tutor
- SAT and ACT prep instructor
- Driving instructor
- Lactation consultant
- Birthday party planner
- College application consultant
Editorial and design services
Let your creativity and attention to detail soar with a new business in design or writing.
- Caricature artist
- Copywriter
- Freelance journalist
- Ghost writer
- Website editor
- Graphic designer
- Logo and web designer
- Custom T-shirt designer
- App designer
- Proof reader
Food services
If cooking is your passion, consider opening your own food truck or catering company.
- Food truck owners
- Private caterer
- Organic produce farmer
- Dairy and egg farmer
- Specialty butcher
Home services
Maintaining a home can be a detailed, never ending list for homeowners. A business related to home maintenance and service includes an expansive list from real estate photography, appraisals to contractors and cleaning services.
- Chimney sweeper
- Home inspector
- Home remodeler
- Professional real estate photographer
- Residential house cleaner
- Home energy auditor
- Household manager
- Interior decorator
- Personal concierge
- Moving service owner
- House painting service owner
- House sitter
- Home chef
- Home stager
- Home gardener
- Landscape designer
- Fence repair installer
- Home pest control operator
- Gutter cleaning service owner
- Deck installer
- Home renovation contractor
- Window installation and repair
- Flooring installer and refinisher
- Roofing and siding installation
- Carpet cleaner
- Home appraiser
- Laundry service owner
Internet marketing and sales
Are you a digital marketing guru at your day job? Have you considered to take on clients for your own firm? Starting an internet marketing agency can be an exciting opportunity with unlimited possibilities.
- eBay assistant
- PPC consultant
- Social media brand manager
- Display media buyer
- SEO professional
- Website developer
- Domain name buyer
- Blogger
- Estate sale service owner
Makers
If your expertise is really to be hands-on, then consider a product related business instead of service. Here are just a few of the different ways you can translate your creative juices into your own business.
- Custom embroidery designer
- Jewelry designer
- Home crafts designer
- Handbag designer
- Soap and bath oil maker
- Clothing designer
- Pottery maker
- Wreath maker
- E-book author
- Taxidermist
- Antique re-furbisher
- Re-upholstery repair
- T-shirt printer
- Small crafts design
- Photo restoration owner
- Furniture maker
Pet Services
Up to 47% of all US households have a pet and spend an estimated +62 billion each year. If you also have a soft spot for all creatures furry (and scaly) then creating a pet-centric business is a great way to marry your interests to your career.
- Dog walker
- Animal waste removal service owner
- Pet groomer
- Dog trainer
- Pet sitter
- Pet photographer
- Dog daycare provider
- Aquarium service owner
- Horse and barn owner
- Gourmet pet treat maker
