$100 billion is the new standard for billionaires. According to Forbes, there are over 2000 billionaires today. Even the covid-19 pandemic didn’t stop Jeff Bezos from hitting over $200 billion in 2020.
Many famous billionaires started their business from relative obscurity. Through hard work, commitment and diligence, they have been able to grow their businesses into megalithic money-making machines.
They all started with a simple business idea! Put in the hard work and worked their way up. No business idea is right or wrong. You just need to find one that resonates with you.
Here’s an updated list of business ideas you can start and possibly grow into just another money-making machine.
Here you will find the most comprehensive compilation of small business ideas available online.
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Advertising, PR & Marketing
- Advertising Agency – Google Paid Ad Specialist Vehicle Advertising, Mobile Billboard Service
- Affiliate Marketing
- Leaflet distributing
- Online Marketing – Instagram Influencer, Social Media Influencer, Social Media Specialist, SEO Specialist, Instagram Marketing, Internet Marketing Specialist, Internet Researcher
Automotive
- Boat Business – Used Boat Resale, Maintenance/Cleaning Service, Operation Instructor, Boat Tours, Canoe and Kayak Rental
- Car Washing and Detailing
- Tow Boat Operator, Fishing and Charter Boat Tours, Sport Fishing Charter Boat, Jet Ski Rentals
- Mobile Auto Washing
- Mobile Car Inspection/Repair
- Used Car Business – Dealership, Leasing, Flipping, Rental
Bar/Restaurant, Food & Beverage
- Alcohol Business – Liquor store, Bartending Service, Craft Beer Brewery, Wine Bar, Winery
- Catering Service
- Cigar Shop, Vape Shop
- Coffee Bar/Tea Salon, Café Business
- Sweet & Treats – Cupcakes, Cookies, Baking
- Meal Preparation Service
- Restaurant – Specialty Food Store, Food Delivery Service, Food Truck or Food Cart, Sandwich Shop, All-Day Breakfast Restaurant
Consultancy
- Consultant on Foreign Cultures
- Executive Search Firm
- HR Consultant
- Image Consultant
- Interior Design Consultant
- Local Business Consulting
- Makeup Consulting
- Nutritionist Consulting
- Online Dating Consultant
- Presentation Design Consultant
- Small Business Marketing Consultant
- Travel Consultant
Creative
- Alterations/Seamstress Service, Tailoring Service
- Custom Embroidery
- Fabric Coverings
- Gift-Basket Design
- Graphic Design, Logo Design
- Hat Making
- Knitting Club, Knitting/Crocheting Lessons
- Making Seasonal Decorations
Entertainment
- Dancer – Dance Instructor, Exotic Dancer
- DJ, Mobile DJ
- Modeling
- Video Production Company
Events
- Concert Promoter, Night Club Promoter
- Event and Party Planning
- Wedding – Planner, Bridal Consultant, Bridal Show Promotions
Financial Services
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Business Broker
- Collection Agency
- Corporate Insurance Broker
- Cryptocurrency Trader
- Financial Aid Consultant
- Financial Planner
- Money Broker
- Selling Life Insurance
- Tax Preparation
- Venture Capitalist
General Contractor, Labor & Business Services
- 3D Printing Services
- Antique Refurbishing
- Association Management Service
- Baby Proofing Service
- Basement Remodeling
- Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning, Carpet Installation
- Cleaning – House Cleaning, Mobile Office Cleaning, Office Cleaning
- Clown Service
- Commercial Plant-Watering Service
- Commission-Only Sales
- Contract Customer Service (CSR)
- Damage Restoration Service
- Demolition/Wrecking Contractor
- Electrician/Electronics – Resale, Repairs, Electrical Contractor
- Errand Service
- Executive Search Firm
- Family History Writer (Genealogical Service)
- Fence Installation Service, Invisible Fencing Sales and Installation
- Framing Service
- General Home Repair Services
- Human Resources Service
- Instant Signs, Signage
- Irrigation Services, Gutter Cleaner
- Junk Removal Service
- Lawn Care and Landscaping Service, Garden Center, Gardening Consultant
- Licensed Product Distributor
- Litter Removal for Local Businesses
- Local Marketing Service – Lead Generator for Local Businesses
- Messenger Service
- Mover
- Notary Public
- Pest Control Service
- Pet Related Services- Pet Grooming, Dog Trainer, Dog Walking Service, Pet Sitting
- Photography – Boudoir Photography, Wedding Photographer, Stock Photographer, Portrait Photographer
- Pool Maintenance and Cleaning
- Porta Potty Rental Service
- Printing – Sell Custom Printed Products, Promotional Material, T-Shirt Business
- Security Service
- Snow Plow Service
- Storage Service
- Temporary Employment Agency
- Translator
- Tree Service
- Trophy/Engraving Service
- Uniform Service
- Vending Machine Owner
- Window Treatment Specialist
- Window Washing Service
- Yard Sales, Yard Work Services
Caregiving
- Baby-Sitting Service
- Child Care
- Child Development Center
- Day Care Service
- Home Health Care
- Senior Care
Internet/Tech/Web Based Services
- Blogging – Fashion blog, Local Interest Blog, Niche Website,
- Content Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Dropshipping
- eBook Publishing
- E-commerce
- Gigs – Fiverr Gigs, Drive For Uber, Drive For Lyft,…
- Online Courses
- Online Gaming
- Online News Correspondent
- Online Sales – Amazon Reselling, Sell on Etsy, EBay, TeeSpring
- Online Tasks – Working on Mechanical Turk, Being a Task Rabbit
- Podcasting
- Private Labeling and Selling Products on Amazon
- Software Development – Mobile App Creator, WordPress Website Consultant, UI/UX Design, Theme Creators, Web Design, Landing Page Specialist, Web Development, Build a Chrome Extension, Build Custom Software for Freelance Clients
- Trade Websites – Buy and Sell Domain Websites & Names, Domain Name Trading
- Virtual Assistant
- YouTuber
Personal Services
- Brand Ambassador
- Career Coach
- Career Counselor
- Customization Service
- Makeup Services
- Personal Chef
- Personal Computer Training
- Personal Concierge
- Personal Fitness Trainer or Wellness Coach
- Personal Shopping Service
- Speaking and Presentation Coaching
- Sports Coaching and Training
- Yoga or Meditation Service
Real Estate
- Apartment Building Owner
- Apartment flipping
- Apartment Preparation Service
- Building Maintenance Service
- Commercial Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Broker
- Construction Service
- Home Inspection Service
- Home Staging Service
- Interior Design – Room Painting/Wallpapering, House Painting, Painting and Wallpaper Services
- Prefab Home Sales/Construction
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
- Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Sales Consultant
- Senior Living Residence
Rentals
- Airbnb Host
- Arcade/Party Rentals
- Banquet Facility
- Car Rental
- Fitness Rental Equipment
- Mailbox Rental Service
- Musical Instrument Leasing
- Rent Out Your Space
- Room Rental
Retail/Store Front
- Bicycle Business – Sales, Rentals, Repair
- Clothing Boutique, Clothing Line, Selling Handmade Clothing and Garments, Vintage Clothing Resale
- Collectibles Trading – Coin or Stamp Dealer
- Cosmetic Sales
- Custom Furniture Supplier, Furniture Making, Decks/Outdoor Furniture
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Fireworks Seller
- Flea Market Organizer, Flea Market Vendor
- Floral Shop
- Franchise Business
- Gas Station
- Ice Cream Shop
- Jewelry Business – Jewelry Designer, Handmade Jewelry, Jewelry/Clock/Watch Repair
- Laundry – Coin-Operated Laundry, Mobile Laundry Service
- Liquidator
- Locksmith
- Miniature Golf Course
- Murder Mystery Producer
- Popup Shop
- Salon – Mobile Hair Salon, Nail Studio
- Smoothies making
- Soap and Lotion Making
- Sports Equipment Sales/Service
- Stair Lift Business & Installation
- Tattoo Business
- Used Industrial Equipment Sales
- Weight Loss Center
Transportation Services
- Air Charter Service
- Horse/Cargo Trailer Service
- Import/Export Service – Shipping/Freight Forwarding Service
- Pizza Delivery
- Taxi Service
Training & Tutoring
- Coaching Sports Teams
- College Counseling
- Cooking Class Instructor
- Golf Coach
- Motivational Speaker
- Life Coaching
- Music Instructor, Music Teaching
- Pilot/Flying Lessons
- Sales Trainer
- Tutoring – Home Tutoring, College Admissions Essay Tutor and Editor, Remote English Teacher/Tutor SAT Tutor, Test Prep Coach
Travel/Vacation/Hospitality
- Adventure Planning
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Massage Therapist
- Spa Service
- Tour Guide
Writing Services
- Business Plan Writer
- Contract Writer
- Editing Service
- Freelance Proofreading and Editing
- Freelance Writing & Copywriting
- Grants-Proposal Writer
- Ghostwriter
- Resume Writing
