10. Green Roofing Business
With the desire of many people to make the world greener and more energy efficient, the green technologies industry is showing steady growth. Green roofs are having plants and grass growing on the roofs of housing and apartment buildings. This not only helps in the fight against climate change, but also adds insulation vale to the homes and apartments. Expansion of this business can include having roof-top vegetable and flower gardens. This is a medium to high startup idea that would need to have basic advertising and public knowledge sessions (eg. trade shows) to help maximize profits. This is an idea that can be done both as full or part time work.
9. Private Classes
2011 is the year of the classes and this is going to transfer into 2012. Any skill that a person or business has can be turned into a class setting for teaching others. For example, a pond maker, can set up a class where people come build a pond for a day and learn the tricks of the trade. This works with many hobbies and trades and is a great way to earn a little extra money on weekends and in spare time. Private lessons and training is one way to expand this idea even to businesses. Another example would be owning a restaurant and offering cooking classes to individuals willing to pay for it.
8. Espresso Machine and Selling Speciality Coffee Drinks
Coffee is a regular and daily occurrence for most people. Companies and small businesses around the world are beginning to sell and realign there business models to include espresso sales. An example of this is the addition of speciality coffee sales into McDonald's locations.
An Espresso machine or sales can be use in two situations. One, as a free service to increase traffic to a small business or service. It can be advertised as free coffee and other beverages to customers that are using your service. Second, as a way to generate extra revenue. A coffee machine can be added to any high traffic area or employee area. Maintenance is medium to low depending on different machines, so low costs make for high margins.
This is an idea that can help most any business in some way or another. Supreme customer service is something that can help a company gain a competitive advantage over the competition. Doing research and surveys with customers will also help to see if the investment would be worthwhile to specific businesses.
With advances in technology and medical services the population in beginning to get older and some people find it hard to get to the grocery store or simply just do not want to go. In addition, some business people have a tough time getting to the store to buy groceries, time is precious. In a full or part time setting it is possible to provide a shopping service to those who need it. Some specific advertising targeting groups of people that may need this service will help to maximize profits. In addition, a delivery schedule that is close together will help to keep the variable costs of down. Possible expansion of this idea could include a cleaning service and house sitting service for various customers.
6. Landscaping
In 2012 it is estimated that the economy will continue to strengthen slowly. People are going to begin to have a little extra spending money to spend on the projects that have been postponed the last couple of years. Landscaping is at the top of many peoples to-do lists. Landscaping is a specialized trade in shaping the landscape is certain yards. This is not a original idea; however, it deserves attention for the entrepreneur that enjoys this kind of work. In the original startup most of the equipment and materials can be rented and delivered, aiding in keeping the initial startup costs down. Initial advertising can be used to find customers, targeting the group of customers that aligns with each landscapers goals can help to maximize profits. Another option is to specialize on a certain type of landscaping to differentiate from other companies (eg. Water features, final grading, sod, maintenance, plantings, design, etc.).
5. Sporting Home Based Ideas
Many people try to find ways to create some extra income in their spare time. The best way to succeed in this part time endeavour is to do something that you love and have a passion for. Being a coach, doing part time personal training, teaching skating... the list goes on and on. Most of these ideas are relatively cheap to startup and can be fun to run. On example featured earlier was becoming a caddy. This is because one of the biggest problem problems with the game of golf is carrying the golf bag. Offering a caddying service offers an alternative to taking a golf cart. However, the service offers more in the way of knowledge on the course. People could decide to use your service at a particular course to learn tips and tricks, gain knowledge on their game or use the caddy as a lesson service on the course. Catering to beginners or professionals could be decided when providing and advertising for the service. This idea would mainly be done in a part time setting, and some basic advertising would be needed to develop a customer base.
4. Green Workouts
More and more people wants to be green and help the society, and this trend will continue into 2012. Having a workout facility that uses the energy from the people working out and converting it to electricity is a great way to promote a business, get customers, and be green at the same time. Many spin bikes now have this feature available, the spinning creates electricity when operated which can be put back into the electrical grid. Offering competitive prices to competitors is something that is needed to further attract customers and maintain the customer base.
3. Memory Quilt Maker
Over time T-shirts from sporting events, tournaments, holidays, concerts, etc. build up in a persons closet. To prevent the throwing out, non-use or just plain turning the shirt into a painting shirt, this service would offer an alternative by making a blanket out of the shirts. Customization and personality is what customers want with this type of product. Proper equipment and know how would be needed as well as a little advertising. Once the service becomes known word of mouth will quickly take over. It could be pursued in either a full or part time setting and is a low startup idea.
2. Website Design and Graphic Design
Websites and website sales (e-commerce) are growing rapidly and will continue to do so into 2012; however, many small business owners lack the skills to develop a reputable website. In addition, developing a loyal customer base will help to maximize profits into the future as customers will continue to return for changes. This idea could be done in both a full and part time setting.
Graphic design is a service that is of high demand in the world today. Websites, apps, marketing, advertisements and much more rely on this sector and skill. Having a basic skill in graphic design would be essential to this idea; however, specializing in only a certain area of graphic design is also an option. In addition, a graphic design service could be offered either full or part time. To maximize profit full or part time, basic advertising could be used to develop a customer base. The great part of this idea is that loyal customers would continue to come back if more work is needed.
The #1 Business Idea for 2012 - Mobile Applications
Mobile Applications are the driving force that drive mobile devices and mobile business communications. Apps are useful in making life easier and more efficient, and the industry has rapidly evolved into a powerful money making tool. Most smartphones come loaded with the basic messaging apps like e-mail, SMS (text messaging), calendars and contact lists, but everyday thousands of other apps are added to mobile markets and help everyone to customize their mobile business experience.
Having a successful app is becoming more and more competitive every single day. Most application ideas can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce and the guarantee that it will sell enough to make money back is not great. Most applications never even get over 100 downloads. Having a unique ideas that are useful to the everyday person will help to generate ideas to make money.
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