What Are Good Small Businesses for Women?
Setting up a small business can be a daunting task for women. Your business idea should be based on your skills and experience. For example, if you are notorious for losing your car keys do not set up a business as a personal organizer. Create a business plan which outlines your business objectives, staff needs and budget and ask your friends, family and colleagues to review it. Remember to fill in the appropriate registration forms to make your business legal.
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Personal Services
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Personal service businesses, such as personal shopper, house keeper or cleaner, are low start up businesses that focus on providing services to individuals or households. You can either specialize in providing one service, such as a personal shopper, or you can set up a general business providing a range of services. Pick a market you are aiming at. Start up costs are low, you simply need to place classified ads in newspapers and on notice boards to promote your services. Reputation is important; once you have your foot in the door your career is reliant on recommendations from your clients.
Professional and Administrative Services
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If you have good organizational skills start a business as a personal organizer. Many people get overwhelmed with the amount of things they have to do in their day-to-day lives, and simply let things pile up. Personal organizers put structure and order into their client's life, helping them to get to meetings, eat healthily, file their papers and look after their children in a logical manner. To make your business professional, join the National Association of Professional Organizers. Along a similar vein, you can become a freelance administrator or secretary, providing services to those who work from home or to companies who need ad hoc support. If you build up a reputation in this field then you can expand to become an administrative trainer, training new administrative teams on behalf of interested companies.
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Consultantancy Services
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If you work in engineering, management or international development and have a history of successful work experience then set up your own consultancy businesses. You can either become a freelance consultant, typically working through an agency, or you can set up your own firm. This business idea gives you flexibility, allowing you to continue your career whilst managing your time around your children.
Handicrafts
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If you are a talented seamstress or have a creative mind you can set up your own handicraft business. This can sell anything from home made bags to custom made wedding dresses. Sell your products on online auctions, such as eBay, or at specialized craft stores.
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