14 Super Successful Small Business Ideas You Can Start Now

Stephanie Allen

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The idea of launching a small business may seem daunting, especially when it comes to choosing the type of business to start. Anyone who opens a small business wants it to be successful, but which ones have the best chances of doing well? 

There are numerous small businesses you can kick off that are super successful and reasonably easy to set up. The easiest path to a small business is to decide on something you enjoy doing. Once you have an idea in mind, you’re halfway there. 

Many people have established highly successful small businesses like the ones listed below. Do any of these business ideas appeal to you or are you inspired to open a different one? 

1. House and Room Rentals

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If hosting guests in your home is something you enjoy doing, you might as well get paid for it. That spare bedroom in your home can be rented out as short-term accommodations using platforms like Vrbo and Airbnb. 

The same short-term rental arrangement can also be done if you’re fortunate enough to have a second property that’s available. The higher your guest ratings are, there’s a better chance of having more potential guests booking your property. 

2. Life Coach

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Life coaches work with individuals and groups, helping to navigate them through something in their lives that they want to change. Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to others are keys to becoming a life coach.

It’s typical for life coaches to either provide general support or have a field of specialty, such as career, life skills, financial, relationship, spirituality, and health and wellness coaching. Your expertise in a specific area helps guide others toward their goals. 

3. Childcare Provider

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Providing safe, quality childcare is one of the most important roles in society, and there’s a persistent shortage of childcare providers. You can decide which ages of children you care for and your hours of operation. For example, you may exclusively provide after-school care for kids. 

Some requirements must be met first, such as having a criminal record and child abuse clearance checks. You’ll also likely need a license to run a childcare center from your home, and it must be childproofed for safety. 

4. Baker or Caterer

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There are countless occasions when the services of a baker or caterer are needed, from wedding receptions to birthday parties, from baby showers to holiday dinners. Customers save a lot of time and effort hiring bakers and caterers.

You can advertise your business at no cost by posting photos of your culinary creations on social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Whether you make cakes, cookies, or entire meals, bakers and caterers are needed. 

5. Cleaner

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Cleaning is one of those chores that not everyone relishes, but people do love having a clean space. Becoming a cleaner is a low-risk, high-reward business because there’s a need for cleaners in various settings.

House cleaning is the most common type of business, but there are also other types of cleaning services, such as commercial and rental property and carpet cleaning. Professionally organizing spaces is also a service offered by some cleaners. 

6. Subscription Box Seller

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Subscriptions aren’t just for magazines and streaming services. You can start your own monthly subscription service for a collection of items that are of interest to buyers, offering different items with each shipment. 

There’s a world of niche products available to sell. A subscription box can be for Kawaii or manga items that appeal to recipients of all ages. You can also create subscription boxes for craft supplies, beauty aids and cosmetics, snack foods, or collectibles. 

7. Pet Caretaker

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A love for animals is a great starting point for a business. Pet owners with busy lives frequently need someone trustworthy to care for their pet relatives while they’re working, away from home for a long stretch of time, or are otherwise busy. 

Being a pet taker encompasses different duties, depending on the services you offer. Some pet caretakers only walk dogs, while others may feed pets, clean after them, or provide human companionship. Building up a reputation for reliability will help your business grow. 

8. Consultant

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Being a subject matter expert is an excellent path to becoming a consultant. You can leverage your experience to work as an advisor for private companies or government agencies. Examine your professional or personal skills and see how they can be applied to a working environment.

There’s a need for consultants in different areas. Someone with a background in cybersecurity or information security could advise organizations on what’s required to strengthen their network security. A management background would be useful for consulting in improving work processes. 

9. Freelance Writer

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The ability to write interesting content for readers is the basis for freelance writing. There are different avenues to take to become a writer. You can publish a blog about one or more topics that are of interest to you or guest write on someone else’s website. 

Freelance writing isn’t just limited to blog posts. You can create content for social media, or work for companies to develop and write new documents or update existing ones. In some instances, you can even work remotely. 

10. Dropshipper

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An increasingly popular e-commerce model, dropshipping provides all of the benefits of operating a retail shop without having to worry about keeping inventory on hand. It may sound complicated, but it’s really easy to get off the ground.  

Choose a product to sell, like clothing, shoes, jewelry, or craft supplies. Find a dependable supplier and build an online store. You sell the items from your site, and the supplier fulfills the order, handling the processing and shipping. 

11. Personal Trainer

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Fitness buffs wishing to share their expertise to help others establish and meet their fitness and health goals may find rewarding work as a personal trainer. You’d have the option of working freelance or as a contractor at a fitness center.

You may also choose to work with individuals or groups at a gym or in their homes. Personal training is more than just lifting weights; it includes customized lifestyle change plans, strength training, and cardiovascular exercises. 

12. Tutor

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While it’s common for retired professors and teachers to have second acts as tutors, it’s not a requirement to become one. If you have a great deal of knowledge in one or more areas of academic study, tutoring is a great way to use what you know. 

You can tutor students in elementary, middle, or high school. You may also decide to work with undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners. There’s also a strong demand for test preparation tutors, especially for high school students. 

13. Social Media Manager

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Social media management is a relatively new occupation, but in the digital age, it’s a vital component of an organization’s marketing strategy. One of the most effective and efficient ways of connecting with a public audience is through social media. 

Strong communication skills and a knowledge of writing compelling content on different social media platforms in a timely fashion are some of the major skills required for this career. An understanding of digital analytics is also useful. 

14. Bookkeeper

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Businesses of all sizes rely on the work of bookkeepers to effectively manage their finances. These professionals track incoming and outgoing transactions, pay bills, create financial reports, and ensure the reports are accurate. 

Bookkeeping is an ideal small business because it’s more or less recession-proof. No matter what’s going on in the job market, there will always be a need for bookkeepers. It’s a great business if you’re good at math and are highly organized. 

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