Not every small business is positioned for success. In fact, only about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive for more than a a year, and about half survive five years. So you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge, ditch your day job, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning, so making sure you follow all of the necessary steps when starting your business can set the foundation for success.
1. Homemade strawberry Jam
This is an interesting business idea that doesn’t require a lot of capital. To venture into this business you just need about 750 shillings and you are good to go.
You just need to purchase strawberries, sugar and lemons. The rest of the things include a sufuria and wooden spoon and some containers to packing. Sell the jam in your neighborhood and within time you can even start supplying to shops and supermarkets within your area.
2. Selling wall papers
When it comes to interior designs, Kenyan love to have a good looking house that is inviting and most of them since they live in rented houses have to do with the bad painting done by landlords.
You can make life easier for them by selling and installing wall papers for them. A 10 meter roll of wall paper goes for 1,600 shilling and you can add in other expenses like transport which should amount to like 200 bob.
If you are aggressive enough, you could sell these wall papers at 3,000 shillings and include an installation fee of about 1,000. This way you will have about double the profit. And you only started the business with 1,800 shillings.
3. Selling Black Coffee
I’m sure you have come across so many young guys selling coffee in town especially in the evening. Has it ever occurred to you to find out how much they earn. Well it’s one of those reputable business that people tend to things is for the lowly and uneducated in the society but in real sense, it’s a real gold mine.
If you have 6,000 lying around and wondering what to do with it, this is one of the businesses you can start. You only need to purchase a thermos flask, disposable plastic cups, coffee, sugar and you are good to go. And oh, a little bit of hard work is required too.
4. Making jewelry out of bones
This doesn’t sound so much like a decent way to earn a living, does it. Well, it may not seem like anything now until you get to realize the much you can make from it. You can start this business with as low as 1,000 shillings. You just need to collect bones from butcheries and hotel and learn how to carve them to make things like necklaces, bracelets among others.
The truth is that, Kenyans like vintage things, things that are unique and your jewelry business will just be the new thing in tow. Try it out.
5. Making beaded handbags and sandals
This is another lucrative business that doesn’t require you to have a lot of capital in the bank. You need to purchase beads where a kilogram goes for around 370 shilling at Kariakor Market which is enough to make one handbag and a smaller poach that you can sell for 3,000.
Starting a business does not have to be a struggle. Use the little you have and start from there. I know your dream is to start a big business but you can do that later when you have made profits from your small business.
6. Frelance writing
Freelance writing is a money-making space that many people overlook. But the industry is making thousands of Kenyan shillings for dedicated writers. In this industry, you just need a laptop or computer, a stable internet connection, and of course its promise. Generally speaking, you may only need about 20,000 Ksh to buy a computer.
The great advantage of this business is that you can do a part-time job to supplement your salary, or you can treat it as a full-time job. Regardless of the method you use, this business will pay off enormously for you.
The great advantage of this business is that you can do a part-time job to supplement your salary, or you can treat it as a full-time job. Regardless of the method you use, this business will pay off enormously for you.
5. Soap Making
Soap is needed in countless applications in homes and food establishments. As long as you've mastered some basic chemical mixing and processing skills, you can get started.
can start small. As quality continues to improve, you won't even notice how much your business has grown.
Obviously, liquid soap is the easiest to make, it takes less time and the cost is very low. Thousands of men and women in Kenya are doing this.
can start small. As quality continues to improve, you won't even notice how much your business has grown.
Obviously, liquid soap is the easiest to make, it takes less time and the cost is very low. Thousands of men and women in Kenya are doing this.
6. Selling Refreshments and snacks.
Just like the vendors, you can take advantage of public points that attract heavy traffic. Especially on weekends. Then have your items in perfect condition and the thirsty passers-by won’t disappoint.
The margin on for example a packet of tropical sweets is 150/-.
7. Private teaching and Tutoring.
After school is closed, especially during the December holidays, students and students will be inactive for two months. It can avoid parental panic.
This does not necessarily require a lot of money. In fact, you can start this adventure with a zero capital investment.
You can organize students to teach at home or in their homes. Or, you can reserve a space in a neighboring church or school.
This does not necessarily require a lot of money. In fact, you can start this adventure with a zero capital investment.
You can organize students to teach at home or in their homes. Or, you can reserve a space in a neighboring church or school.
8. Sell smokies and Boiled eggs.
Hard-boiled eggs and smokies are portable snacks, and anyone can eat them regardless of whether they are hungry or not.
Well, this ready market and the fact that it is easy to do business due to low capital requirements should encourage you to take the next step.
To sell more, be sure to direct traffic to bus stops, markets, and entertainment districts. Be on time: know what hours of the day have the most sales.
To sell more, be sure to direct traffic to bus stops, markets, and entertainment districts. Be on time: know what hours of the day have the most sales.
9. Sell Ice Cream.
In Kenya selling ice cream is one of the great business ideas that will never let you down. Business does best in the hot season.
The requirements of this business include refrigerators and ingredients for ice cream. Once you're ready to get started, be sure to do your homework for the target areas you want to sell.
Go to supermarkets, offices, and schools. Plus, visit markets, playgrounds, and social venues. However, one thing is for sure: you will face fierce competition.
Go to supermarkets, offices, and schools. Plus, visit markets, playgrounds, and social venues. However, one thing is for sure: you will face fierce competition.
10. Selling Cereals.
Kenya’s cereal consumption is on the rise. The demand for grains such as rice, beans, peanuts, corn and wheat is high, especially in urban areas.
The business of selling grain has been around for many years. Today, the outlook for cereals is even greater.
You don't need a lot of capital investment.
11. Photography
You can take professional photography and make money from it. The great thing about this company is that you don't have to grab the bank to get a high-quality camera.
Must be turned in when work is allowed. Sooner or later, all weddings, birthdays, graduation ceremonies, funerals and other activities will belong to you.
You can make a lot of money, especially on Saturday and Sunday when these events mostly happen
You can make a lot of money, especially on Saturday and Sunday when these events mostly happen