Every aspiring entrepreneur strives to open the most profitable business that would immediately begin to generate significant income. This actually happens sometimes, although there are many more opposite cases in life...

When in 2018, in search engine queries, you come across the coveted question “how to open a business now to be profitable,” I would like to advise the author of the question not to follow other people’s advice! In 2018, the situation is far from the same as in 1996, when a weakly saturated market happily accepted any innovation. Nowadays, not a single case can be completed without careful observation and a comprehensive analysis of the situation.

We also decided to conduct our own research, interviewing entrepreneurs and experts on the topic “the most profitable business in Russia today.” We bring to your attention the most popular types of activities named by respondents.

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How the places from 1 to 10 were distributed:

1. Retail store(54 points)
2. Online store(47 points)
3. Renovation of apartments and offices(32 points)
4. (25 points)
5. Wholesale(21 points)
6. (18 points)
7. (11 points)
8. (8 points)
9. Legal services(7 points)
10. (7 points)

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What was taken into account when assessing which business was the most profitable?

1. Positive and negative reviews for each activity area earned (or took away) points. Each positive point added one point, and each negative review took away a point.
2. Types of activities typical for big business(for example, the banking or industrial segment) we did not include in the survey. It is unlikely that novice entrepreneurs can afford such options. We focused on those areas in which small and medium-sized businesses are present.
3. We asked you to pay special attention to the cost of opening a business. The reduction in household incomes played a role: 2014 was still marked by successful discoveries from scratch, and 2018 saw minimal investment getting along is not at all easy. Therefore, we rewarded activities for which the initial capital was estimated at no more than 50 thousand rubles with an additional plus point.
4. Tax experts had the right to add or subtract 1 point if they believed that a given business was very simple (or, accordingly, especially difficult) from the point of view of tax accounting and reporting.
5. Expert accountants could add or deduct 1 point when assessing the complexity of accounting.
6. In addition, we assessed the dependence of business on the region, that is, we tried to analyze how promising and interesting this or that area is without being tied to Moscow or St. Petersburg. Universalism was marked with an additional positive point.

Now let’s try to evaluate the advantageous and disadvantageous aspects noted by respondents in each area.

Retail store

The leader of the survey scored points due to geographical independence and constant demand. A good argument was made: a person needs to eat everywhere and every day, and he also needs to dress and put on shoes. Moreover, these needs are urgent, so there will always be some kind of income, whether the year is 2000 or 2018. We did not ask to indicate the type of retail store, but in the notes the respondents noted that now it is more correct to open an ordinary bread stall than a tea stall / coffee boutique.

Here is an example of a story from entrepreneur Sergei R. from Tyumen: “Last year, a good friend and I almost simultaneously opened own business. He rented a space on the ground floor of a residential building for a small grocery store, and I started installing doors, plastic windows and air conditioners. My friend had minimal experience in retail sales, but I worked in my field for almost 10 years.
Summing up the first year of “the voyage itself,” I will note that my friend’s profit is both higher and more stable than mine. It never happens to him that one day he has no income at all. For me, this situation is common. It turns out that in 2018 it is more profitable to sell products than to install windows and doors.”

Of course, without knowing all the factors involved in running a business between friends, it is difficult to draw a clear conclusion in favor of a grocery store. There are plenty of problems too. Our accounting expert pointed out the large amount of paperwork that comes with retail. The tax expert drew attention to the limits on special tax regimes, as well as problems with the sale of alcohol for individual entrepreneurs.

Online store

The online store was able to gain recognition, first of all, for minimal costs when opening. Many respondents added extra points to this type of activity specifically for “starting from scratch.” In addition, they noted the flexibility and wide possibilities in business management, since reorienting an online store to other products is much easier than a regular store.

Opinion of entrepreneur Oleg S. from Moscow: “Online stores are the future, as more and more citizens and organizations use the Internet to purchase goods and order services. It is fast, in some cases cheaper and quite convenient from a service standpoint, since the client chooses how and when he will receive the goods. Not all goods can be purchased through an online store yet, but it is quite possible that in a few years we will even order a loaf of bread and a packet of kefir for breakfast online.”
Of the minuses: (unfortunately, you cannot engage in online trading under the UTII or patent taxation system). There is a certain dependence on payment systems, delivery services, when ordering goods abroad.

Renovation of apartments and offices

High rating repair work is also due to the opportunity to start a business with minimal investment. Professionals who know how to work with their hands (and, in addition, plan the process, draw up estimates, select materials, etc.) are highly valued in the labor market. Many of them prefer to run their own business and earn more money, rather than work as an employee for modest remuneration.

This is how individual entrepreneur from the Moscow region Andrey P. characterizes this business: “Repair services are a good business if the entrepreneur himself is a professional in this field. Then it’s easier to come to an agreement with the customer and select performers for a specific project.
Usually in this business everyone knows each other great importance has a reputation. With a good reputation due to word of mouth, you can work with virtually no advertising costs; orders find you themselves. But at the initial stage you will have to work hard to earn this reputation.”

One of the negative aspects of this business is high competition, which makes it very difficult for a novice entrepreneur to get an order at first. In addition, tax authorities closely monitor repair LLCs and individual entrepreneurs, since this business “attracts” various violations related to tax evasion.

Cafe / Bar / Pizzeria / Dining room

This business occupies an unexpectedly high position in the ranking. It would seem that in a crisis, with falling income levels, the population would reduce spending on trips to a cafe or pizzeria. Actually this is not true. Citizens still spend time in such establishments, but at the same time they have become more demanding about the quality of the menu and service.

Bar owner Karen O. from Voronezh described this situation as follows: “Customers today act on the principle: “If I allocated money to go to a bar with friends to watch a football match, then I need a full range of pleasures - good food and drinks, high-quality broadcasting, comfortable seats, fast service.” If at least something doesn’t suit you completely, then the person goes to another establishment and will not return to you.”

Difficulties are associated primarily with the complexity of accounting and tax accounting, numerous audits and competition from large restaurant chains.

Wholesale

The good thing about business is that even one client per week can bring in income comparable to the monthly income of all clients of a retail store. But where the profits are high, the risks are also high.

1. Firstly, wholesalers are very sensitive to transport links, since they need to ensure both the delivery of goods and their shipment.
2. Secondly, the business is highly dependent on suppliers. Any problems from the supplier also have a significant impact on the wholesaler. This is a case where losing a client is less painful than losing a supplier.
3. Thirdly, wholesale trade is carried out only on , which means it is characterized by complex accounting and tax accounting processes.

Here is the point of view of Eduard F. from Moscow: “Wholesale trade is a profitable business if there is a reliable supplier with good product. You can have an income of a million rubles a month by selling cheap goods that are in demand. IN last years Wholesalers are also firmly established on the Internet, which allows them to shorten the sales cycle and even dispense with warehouse space.”

Passenger and cargo transportation / taxi

Many vehicle owners prefer to earn money on their own, without being hired as a driver by an organization. You can start a business at virtually no cost, just by having at least one car. You can gradually increase your vehicle fleet by attracting hired workers.

Driver with 20 years of experience Sergey M. from Ryazan region noted an interesting feature of his business: “If a person is used to earning money by driving a car, it will not be difficult for him to open his own business related to transportation. In this business, the main problem is “shadow” competitors occupying all crowded places, not paying taxes, but at the same time raising prices. They scare away potential customers who prefer to travel by public transport. There is also great competition from large taxi companies; there is a real advertising war going on.”

Design, web design and website related work

This business is certainly not for everyone. You need to be on first-name terms with the computer, to know special programs and be able to apply them. That is, without the appropriate experience and education, trying to start your own business in the field of, for example, web design is not the best option. On the other hand, you can write articles for websites, be an administrator of resources and social groups without knowledge complex programs.

“Competition is very high,” almost all respondents noted this. As well as the fact that this is an excellent example of a business without initial investment. At the start, it is not even necessary to register an LLC or individual entrepreneur, but make do with a civil law agreement. Having acquired several regular customers, you can think about both the company and the staff.

Beauty salon / SPA / sauna / fitness

Opening a beauty salon or SPA salon requires an analysis of the competitive environment. If similar services are already offered in your area or town, then it is worth analyzing whether the demand is sufficient to support another establishment. Despite the noticeable general trend of passion for wellness procedures, this area of ​​​​activity is not vital for the client. Investments in opening this business are not very large, but their payback cannot be quick.

It's good if you have a prepared client base that is ready to try using your services. It is unwise to rely on clients “from the street”; people rarely enter such places by accident. This is what the owner of a beauty salon from Zelenograd, Tamara R., told us: “I always liked doing nails, trying new polishes and technologies. At first I received friends and acquaintances at home, and then I decided that I needed to do what I loved not in my free time, but constantly. She opened a small salon, where she redirected all her clients.”

Legal services

Legal services are a very specific business, which is designed for people with appropriate education. If legal issues do not seem complicated and tedious to you, you are able to understand any law - you can try! The business is characterized by minimal investments at the start (mainly advertising), brings quite a tangible income (our citizens are accustomed to paying decent fees to lawyers) and, at the same time, does not burden the entrepreneur with accounting and tax audits.

Tax officers often know the laws worse than the lawyers themselves, whom they could go to with an audit. And every successful consultation or service provided brings you not a single client, but also all his closest friends and relatives.

Organization of entertainment events

Our rating is completed by an activity that requires activity and optimism. The target audience is located in any area, because you have a lot of ideas for birthdays, corporate events, weddings, professional holidays, excursions. This also includes the services of a photographer and DJ. You are limited only by your own creative capabilities and the ability to show yourself to potential clients.

You can start a business practically from scratch, offering your services through social networks and websites, friends and acquaintances. The main problem is competition, which is traditionally high in this area. Therefore, you must, of course, be a bright, positive person to whom others are drawn.

Sometimes the most profitable business is the one that leaves you personal time and which you can do more with pleasure. This kind of business can bring good money, but it did not start out as “a way to make a lot of money.” Specialists in their field can always turn their training into a full-fledged business, such as tutors (now this is one of the things that makes it easier to start). Let your business become a hobby, something that you really want and are interested in doing.

Examples of such “tent-type” startups can be seen in parks, at festivals, and in small pavilions next to cultural venues. How it works and what it is based on is in this video (from the exhibition, where you can buy any fashionable trifle, have a delicious meal, and purchase rare items):

Many people eventually come to the conclusion that working for someone else is not only tiring, but also does not bring the desired benefits. Therefore, more and more people are thinking about how to open their own business. There may be a lot of options, but you need to choose the one that will really be the most profitable.

What is the most profitable business today?

You need to know by what criteria you can evaluate the financial attractiveness of a business. There are several of them:

1. Quick payback. The invested funds must be returned as quickly as possible.2. Demand. The services provided or products produced must be the most attractive and in demand for the population.3. Affordable price of raw materials.4. Efficiency of resources spent. For example, if the profit is only a few hundred dollars a month, then it hardly makes sense to bother with such a thing. In other words, investments must be commensurate with the profit received.

So which activity should you choose? Read and decide for yourself.

Profitable types of small businesses

First of all, construction. This is the business that everyone will always need. However, it is worth noting that competition in this area is quite high. However, you can find your niche: sell building materials, assemble a construction team and fulfill turnkey orders. This business is attractive because it does not require too much investment. Even if you are an intermediary, you can make good money. In order for a business to be more effective and generate the desired income, you need to understand it. 1) Trading food products is always profitable. True, there is a lot of competition here too. However, everyone also always needs products. People buy semi-finished products; on any street you can find a cafe or pizzeria. 2) It is also cost-effective to provide services to the population. People are always ready to pay for them, as long as everything is done efficiently and with high professionalism. Read on to find out which services are most in demand among the population. 3) The sphere of beauty and health is quite relevant. You can hardly find a girl who doesn't want to be attractive and healthy. People are willing to pay a lot of money for this. This includes beauty salons, hairdressers, sports clubs, massage services. Such a business will require a lot of attention. Here it is important to select highly qualified, polite employees, as well as to choose the right location of the establishment. 4) Internet business is also profitable. It is hardly possible to do without high technology. Moreover, they are constantly evolving. By the way, big money is made on the Internet. What can be discovered in this area? For example, an online store. Although the competition is also quite big. However, you can find a free niche in which you can build your own income-generating business. Popular and in demand services include the following:

1. Legal. They are needed not only by enterprises, but also by individuals.2. Consulting or advice from professionals in the fields of business and marketing.3. Real estate.4. Accounting/auditing.5. Medical services.6. Lending.7. Insurance services.8. Cleaning.9. Tutoring.10. Repair and construction services.11. Computer.12. Car service and gas station.13. Insurance.

What and in what area is it profitable to work now?

It is profitable to do, first of all, what suits the majority of the population. For example, online stores, food delivery, car service, car wash, trading activities in food and household goods. 1. It is profitable to engage in audit services. Any opening enterprise needs them. Thanks to such services, you can calculate the approximate income from a business project, calculate possible risks, and understand how to minimize them. 2. Manual therapy. Oddly enough, this method of treatment can often help, which is why more and more people are using it. 3. It is profitable to run a special clinic (dentistry, ultrasound, cardiac centers). True, opening and maintaining such establishments requires a lot of money. But the cost of servicing them for customers is considerable. Despite the high cost, people turn to such establishments where they receive the services they need. Accordingly, such a business pays off relatively quickly. 4. It is also profitable to engage in accounting activities, since such services are always needed by everyone. 5. Private dental offices are becoming increasingly popular. After all, it is very convenient when you can come to an appointment at a pre-agreed time and receive quality services. Moreover, patients simply receive aesthetic pleasure, since all actions are painless and comfortable. That's why people will pay money for them. 6. Lawyer or notary activity is very profitable nowadays. Everyone periodically needs to draw up powers of attorney and transactions. Therefore, such activities will always be needed and there will also be clients in them. 7. Profitable area– microcredit. Often people urgently need small amount funds that banks are unlikely to agree to issue. Therefore, many people turn to microfinance companies for help. 8. It is profitable to engage in optics, especially if the field of activity is the selection of glasses and delivery to order. Not everyone wants to wait in line to see a doctor. 9. Real estate valuation is also popular in Lately. Often, private individuals resort to the help of such specialists during a purchase/sale transaction. 10. Individuals people often turn to insurance agencies to insure vehicles, property, and health. 11. It is also profitable to own your own gas station. Regardless of the cost of gasoline, motorists will still fill their cars with fuel. This business will always be relevant.

Profitable business at home

At home it is quite possible to have high profitable business. For example, go into production. It is easy to organize in an apartment or house. What to produce? Toys, sweets, baking. But this is not the only opportunity. You can also provide services to the population in the field of electrical and plumbing. To do this, you will need knowledge in a specific field, experience, and the necessary tools. At home, you can organize a tailoring or clothing repair shop. Investments are required here, since the work will require purchasing the appropriate equipment. Skills and experience in this activity are also required. You can only work in your own area. To find clients, you should post advertisements near nearby houses. You can start making fish food. This business is quite profitable. In this case, you will not need to keep the fish themselves, but you just need to find a reservoir where there is live food. You will need a freezer to store finished products. You can read food recipes on the Internet. You can make accessories and furniture for pets, which is very popular. It will be necessary to purchase special sewing accessories and materials, depending on the area of ​​activity. Ideas and sketches can be taken from the Internet. Making candles will also bring a solid income. You can work in a garage where you can install a special machine. Maximum profit will be received during holidays. It is profitable to produce handmade products. For example, boxes. People are willing to pay a lot of money for such products. Boxes can be made from different materials. At the same time, special attention should be paid to their decoration. The production of picture frames can be very profitable, since the final product is always in demand. Moreover, the demand for such products is growing every year. You can make stained glass windows with your own hands. Competition in this area is not yet too high, but the demand is great. After all, decorative glazing is stylish, beautiful, rich. If you have knowledge related to computer equipment, then why not start this business? You can repair such equipment, install programs, fight viruses, even teach computer science.

Highly profitable business in a small town

There can be many options, ranging from providing services to the public to selling something. The only thing is that you should do an analysis first, since Not big cities not all goods and services will be in demand. You can start growing vegetables, fruits, and plants. True, this work should be classified as seasonal. It is profitable to engage in such a business if you have your own summer cottage. People are willing to pay a lot of money for natural products. The main costs will be associated with the purchase of seeds, landscaping, and purchasing equipment. The products can even be sold to stores. Only for this you will need to register the organization and obtain permits from Rospotrebnadzor. You can also engage in livestock farming if there are conditions for this outside the city. It cannot be said that this business is simple, as it requires strength, diligence, and knowledge. In addition, you will need financial investments to purchase food and pay for veterinarian services. If you breed cats and dogs, then it is advisable to participate in exhibitions, which will also require financial investments. In fact, there are many options. The main thing is to focus on the basic needs of people. Everything related to them will be in demand. For example, you can open a private kindergarten. There are never enough of them. Or open a dental office. Everyone needs qualified help. You can open a language school for children. In small towns, minor repairs to household problems are in demand. Cleaning, laundry, cooking, and dog walking services are also necessary. Everyone needs taxis, funeral services, grocery stores, and hairdressers.

In general, trading food products is profitable, since people have always been and will always need them. It is simply impossible to do without them. There will be special demand for bread, cereals, vegetables, and fruits. Moreover, if there are not so many funds to open a business, you can start your activity by opening a stall. If you have enough funds, then you can start opening a store or restaurant. It is only important to decide on the supplier. He must be good and conscientious, supplying high-quality goods at a reasonable price. Trading building materials is also profitable, since someone is constantly building or repairing something. Products from Chinese manufacturers are especially popular in this area. Medicines also bring good income, since people do not want to save on their own health. Demand medications will never go down. But to increase the number of customers, the pharmacy should have not only expensive drugs, but also budget ones. Clothes and shoes are always necessary and in demand. Trading personal hygiene items, cosmetics, and perfumes is also profitable, since these categories of goods are necessary for people. Auto parts are profitable business. Every car owner takes care of his vehicle, so the demand for auto parts is always high. At the same time, do not forget about consumables, such as automobile oils and special liquids. Trade in ritual goods brings in a good income. From time immemorial, people not only are born, but also die. Sales of goods for children are growing, because every parent wants to give their child all the best and necessary. Toys, clothing, essential goods for children - all this is relevant and important. Sales of alcoholic beverages are very high. This business is profitable and profitable. However, in order to trade such goods, special permits are required.

The most profitable business is working on the Internet

This work is only for yourself. You can open your own business, for example, an online store. You can create your own blog, promote it and make money from advertising. Or another option is to create a website, fill it with interesting content, achieve high traffic and also make money from advertising. By creating a channel on YouTube and filling it with content, you can also make a profit. There are many other activities that can be successfully carried out via the Internet - promotion of services, goods, promotion of other people's sites, groups, portals, forums. Writing articles can also be done via the Internet. And for this you do not need to have a philological education. Even an average knowledge of Russian will do. It is important that there is a desire. in social networks you can become a content manager, moderator, or earn money from affiliate programs. You can also work as an editor. This activity is similar to copywriting, but a deep knowledge of the language is required. Online consultations can be carried out on accounting, law, and medicine. Special knowledge and skills in selected areas are required. You will also need a website, blog or page. There are many options.

The fair half of humanity can start a business related to their own hobbies. For example, design activity. You can make toys, jewelry, sew clothes, and much more. Women can also start freelancing. True, for this you need to have some skills: write competently and beautifully, program, take photographs. You can start distributing cosmetics; now this is a very popular and promising direction. Culinary activity, why not micro-business? You can prepare baked goods, jams, marmalades, and sweets. Moreover, you can organize cooking classes for several people right in your kitchen. You don't have to be a chef, though. You can be a self-taught person who knows how to cook well and shares his knowledge with others. To work, you will need the necessary kitchen equipment so that there is enough for all participants. You should also consider that there is enough space on the stove for everyone and buy groceries. You can organize a beauty salon. That is, do manicures, pedicures, provide hairdressing services, tattoos, eyelash extensions, or conduct training courses. In order to engage in such activities, you must have special skills. Experience is also necessary. For business you will need professional tools. However, it is not necessary to open a salon itself. These same services can be provided privately. The main thing is to have a portfolio. Attracting clients won't be that difficult. You can disseminate information on social networks. You can also perform sugaring (sugar hair removal) at home. For this activity you need to have a special couch and professional tools. Experience in this field is very important. If you have experience in the beauty field, then you can start conducting training courses, which is very profitable. Women can also organize a business related to braids. It requires virtually no costs. The main thing is experience and skills. In addition, it is worth constantly developing, studying new items. An option for a specific women’s business is to rent clothes if the wardrobe is full of things. Moreover, there are practically no costs. It is unlikely that you will be able to earn too much from this business, but you will have constant additional income. You can also organize your own confectionery shop at home. This type of business is quite profitable, the main thing is to find consumers. At the same time, you can choose what to cook yourself. At first, the assortment should not be too large. Alternatively, you can cook to order. You can even make it to order wedding cakes, cakes for other holidays. The handmade trend is interesting: creating something with your own hands. Most popular destinations

1. Making handmade soap. This business is highly profitable and pays off quickly. Such products are often purchased as gifts for loved ones. In addition, demand is growing all the time. But it's not that simple. You need to purchase special equipment and ingredients. 2. Aromatic bath bombs. Production technology is important in this business. And before you sell, you should try the product yourself. This activity is time-consuming. Patience is also required. 3. Jewelry from polymer clay– a popular destination, as it’s always nice to have something exclusive. In this matter, two things are important - imagination and sleight of hand. And if you have drawing skills, then this is an additional advantage. You will also need to purchase special tools. 4. Accessories for weddings. Individuality is the main advantage here. Such items may include bonbonnieres, ring boxes, locks, glasses, and bottles. 5. Making sweet bouquets from candies is also suitable for women. Talent and a sense of style are important here. The final work should be beautiful and elegant. You can come up with compositions yourself or search on the Internet. 6. Something that may suit women is organizing joint purchases. This business requires organizational skills. What will you need to do? Purchase goods at wholesale prices and transfer them to consumers. No skills are needed for this activity. Activity and desire are important. 7. Embroidery is also a popular business. At the same time, it is worth mastering a wide variety of techniques. Embroidered paintings, portraits, accessories, and clothing are very popular. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to start a profitable business completely without investments during a crisis, since even temporary expenses are also investments. But let’s consider business options where investments are minimal. You can focus on a person’s daily food needs and do things related to food, because they will always eat, and accordingly buy food products as well. The main thing is to choose the right location point of sale. It should be highly trafficable. You can, for example, conduct training via Skype (psychology, foreign languages, yes anything). This is a real business without investment. Or start tutoring, having the necessary knowledge. Or do work for students. They are always in demand. The only thing you need is deep knowledge in your chosen field. You can also start teaching music. But this requires professional skills and knowledge. You can give lessons in playing instruments, teach singing. Another option is to provide translator services. But you need to know the language and know special terminology. You can translate anything, from articles to documents. There is no investment, only good knowledge is needed. Design activities are also very profitable. But not only special knowledge and skills are required, but also artistic taste, a sense of style, and the ability to draw. Skills in working with graphic editors are desirable. You can draw anything: banners, posters, brochures, logos, business cards. Create sketches of clothes and accessories. Or simply process photographs. If you have an accounting education, then you can take up accounting activities. In addition to education itself, knowledge of current legislation is also necessary in order to perform the job efficiently. You also need to be proficient in relevant programs, for example, 1 C. Without investment, you can also work as a call center operator from home. The main functions that will need to be performed are accepting orders, complaints, and consulting. The main thing for this activity is a good voice and competent speech. Women at home can work as nannies. In this case, no licenses or permits are needed. It is advisable to have recommendations.

The best small business ideas with quick payback

Cleaning activities. You can provide cleaning services for houses and surrounding areas, for example, washing windows. You can work without involving partners in your activities. The main thing is to correctly assess your own capabilities and advertise accordingly. If the work is done efficiently, clients will appear on their own. This activity does not require any additional knowledge or skills. The main thing is to do your work diligently and be attentive to the details, then the invested funds will pay off fairly quickly. Opening an oxygen bar means doing business with a quick payback. It cannot be said that there is too much demand for such a product. But the profits are coming in steadily. You can not only open such a bar, but also sell oxygen cocktails. How quickly a business will pay off depends on its location. It is advisable to open an outlet in a crowded place. The business of providing accounting services also pays off quickly. At the same time, investments in it are minimal. Recently, many companies do not hire accountants on a permanent basis, but turn to independent specialists.

TOP most successful business projects in the world

The most successful business projects in the world, making up the TOP 10, are as follows: 1. Chocolate butter (Michel Ferrero family). These people made chocolate part of breakfast. Today this family is the leading chocolate manufacturer in all of Europe. They own such famous brands as Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Tic Tac and Kinder Eggs. 2. Installing automatic lockers along highways (Brad Hughes). Today the company occupies a leading position in the volume of services they provide. 3. A simple polo shirt with a horse tag stuck on it (Ralph Lauren). This man became the founder of the Polo company. 4. Selling books online (Jeff Bizos). This man became the founder of the legendary online store Amazon. 5. Binny's Teddy Bears (Ty Warner). They are now produced in limited editions and are a valuable item for collectors. 6. Sale of energy drinks based on sugar and caffeine - Red Bull. The drink is rich in vitamin B and is intended for athletes and partygoers. 7. Production of shoes with a moisture-protective membrane (small holes in the sole). These shoes eliminate the unpleasant odor of sweat. 8. Creating a powerful vacuum cleaner with supersonic suction speed (James Dyson). 9. Sale of sweet chewing candies various forms(Hans and Paul Reigel). 10. A coffee shop on every corner in the city (Howard Schultz). As you can see, the list of profitable business ideas is quite long. And believe me, that's not all possible options. There are many more of them. Everyone can find a profitable and interesting business for themselves.

Today, the unstable financial situation in the country is leading to job cuts. Some people find jobs in new companies after being fired, while others are looking for ways to organize their own profitable business. After reading the article, you will find out which business is profitable to open in Russia with small investments.

What business is in demand now?

Supply is formed by demand. This is one of the main economic laws, therefore, in order to open the most popular business, you need to determine what products and services the population of your city needs. It is believed that in any region, the greatest demand is for organizations engaged in the repair, replacement of plumbing, and sale of household chemicals, products. An analysis of the market for services and goods will help you find out more precisely which business is relevant now.

Demand for services

According to statistics, employment agencies are very popular: the crisis and constant layoffs increase the need for such organizations. Demand for the services of plumbers, hairdressers, electricians and funeral directors remains unchanged. In Moscow and other large cities, companies providing commercial transportation come first in terms of the number of requests. Organizations from the beauty and health sector are only 1% behind in the top. By finding out which services are in greatest demand among the population, you can organize a profitable business.

What is profitable to sell now?

Aspiring entrepreneurs like to wonder what people are in demand right now. Current products remain the same. Example of high-margin products: flowers, drinks, jewelry, handmade products. Such goods are distinguished by stable demand, low production and storage costs. Popular products are considered popular alcoholic drinks.

What kind of business is in demand now in a small town?

Beginning entrepreneurs bypass small settlements. In their opinion, business there brings in very little income. This is partly true, because salaries there are lower than in big cities. The costs of renting and purchasing premises will also be less than in big cities, so you can organize your own business with minimal financial costs.

The most popular business in a small town is a general hairdressing salon. In addition to hairdressers, there should be manicure-pedicurists, cosmetologists and massage therapists. Shoe and furniture repair shops are popular regardless of the financial situation of the country, because... people tend to restore old things because they are afraid of spending a lot of money.

In-demand business

Commercial activities are always aimed at satisfying people's needs or stimulating demand. Anything is built on this promising business. You can create demand for products artificially by advertising products on the street and on television. The relevance of the entrepreneurial field and whether business decisions are effective still play a significant role.

Profitable business

Commercial activities should generate maximum income with minimal cash investments and exploitation of various resources. These features characterize a highly profitable business. During a crisis, you should not open enterprises engaged in the production of any products. Their profitability will be low, the risks will be high, and you will see real profits only after a few years. The service sector is considered successful.

Super profitable business

All aspiring entrepreneurs dream of receiving fabulous money, but few manage to realize this in practice. Some franchises allow you to build a highly profitable business from scratch in just a couple of months. Another way not to save and get a lot of money is to create a completely new and in-demand business for the region. Options for directions: from restoration or car rental to your own consignment store.

The most profitable business

Having opened his own bakery in big city, you can quickly return all invested funds - in less than 2 months. A similar situation is observed with restaurants. healthy eating. People are no longer attracted to fast foods. The fastest-paying business is able to return all invested funds within a month. Before starting your own business, study current business ideas, sorting them by profitability indicators for your region - this way you can weed out proposals that will lead to bankruptcy of the company in the future.

Profitable business on the Internet

Distinctive feature activities on the World Wide Web is the lack of connection to your place of residence. You can look for clients both in your city and outside it, so organizing a profitable business on the Internet is easier than doing it in the real market. A budding entrepreneur does not even need start-up capital. There are several areas of such business:

• provision of online services (programming, design development, accounting, etc.);
• launching an online store;
• participation in affiliate programs;
• creation and promotion of your information product.

You can create a current business providing services on the Internet if you are a specialist in any field. You need to create a portfolio or launch a business card website where your skills will be described in detail. You can launch an online store without money, acting as an intermediary between foreign sellers and buyers from Russia. Products will be sold with a slight markup.

Profitable business with minimal investment

Many people want to make a profit without spending their own money, but not everyone succeeds. In practice, a profitable business with minimal investment can be organized if you offer products of your own production, engage in intellectual work, or act as an intermediary, organizing purchase and sale transactions. Some open collection points for glass containers or scrap metal in the garage.

Network marketing also refers to earning money with small investments. You can develop your business at home by recruiting interested people from the population. If the idea of ​​creating a network of independent distributors does not appeal to you, then you can take up farming: the demand for basic food products that are not harmful from an environmental point of view is high among residents of megacities.

Rating of profitable businesses in Russia

Commercial activity must be profitable. The proceeds must cover the costs of further development of the organization, wages of employees and the entrepreneur’s own needs. If this is not observed, then the business is considered unprofitable. Some entrepreneurs initially choose unprofitable areas, which leads to loss of finance over time. By studying the rating of small businesses by profitability in Russia, you can avoid this. The TOP 5 best entrepreneurs include:

1. Private auditors. The economic state of the country and changes in legislation have virtually no effect on the popularity of auditing. This list also includes consulting services.
2. Clinics of narrow specialization. Various types of cosmetology and medical procedures are in demand among residents of all cities, so this field of activity is classified as highly profitable.
3. Accounting services. Needed by both small companies and large enterprises. The only disadvantage of this industry today is high competition.
4. Law offices . A highly profitable business with well-qualified specialists and many cases resolved in favor of clients.
5. Microcredit. This niche has gained popularity over the past 3 years. Money is issued on the security of products produced by enterprises or any property.

Business profitability by industry

Economic performance indicators determine whether a company will survive or not. They need to be taken into account when choosing the direction of the enterprise. Economic efficiency indicators determine the company's development strategy. Below is a table showing business profitability by industry.

• Pharmacy business
• Bakery products
• Auto repair shop, service station
• Anti-crisis car wash
• Microfinance organization
• Export of goods abroad
• Funeral services
• Cinema
• Driving school
  • • • Similar business ideas:

The bad economic situation in the country is not a reason to hang your nose and lose heart. There are many examples of large companies starting their journey at the most unfavorable time for business. A crisis is a time of great opportunity, a time of real “cleansing”. Weak entrepreneurs who did not think about business development leave the market, making room for new players.

Today we will look at 11 of the most profitable and “unkillable” business ideas that work great and bring profit to the owner, despite the crisis in the economy.

Lotteries and bookmakers

When there is a crisis, people begin to believe in luck more. The state of low income and lack of work forces people to make adventurous decisions and literally throw the remaining money down the drain. Therefore, any business related to the sale of lotteries, bookmakers, auctions - all this works with super profits. To organize a business on sports betting, it is not at all necessary to have a lot of capital and go through a strict registration and licensing procedure. Today, many large bookmakers are developing their own franchise networks in Russia and the CIS. Therefore, for a symbolic fee of 200 - 350 thousand rubles. you can join the network and open a betting office in your city. The only significant pitfall is strict regulation by the state. Here you can’t guess when the government will decide to close the “shop” by issuing another law. I think everyone remembers what happened to gambling clubs that brought hundreds of percent of profits to their owners.

Pharmacy business

The pharmacy business, despite the oversaturation of the market, shows high profitability during an unstable economic situation. In our city, many well-known pharmacy chains have only increased the number of retail outlets over the past couple of years. The reason is clear - people are starting to get sick more because of stress and frustration (they were fired from their jobs, their salaries were lowered, they are afraid of layoffs). The number of people with heart problems, diabetes, digestive disorders, etc. is growing. Accordingly, trips to the pharmacy are becoming more frequent. Investing in a pharmacy business can be intimidating. However, it is not at all necessary to open a large store. At the start, you can limit yourself to a small pharmacy kiosk. Another option is to open as a franchise.

Bakery products

Food is an eternal topic. It has long been known that when people's incomes decrease, they switch to cheaper food. The number of bakery products in the diet increases: bread, pies, rolls, donuts, cookies. I noticed that in our city the number of kiosks selling bread and flour products has increased significantly. In the place where I buy bread, instead of one kiosk, there are now four. And, you know, there’s enough for everyone. After work, you have to stand in line to buy bread.

How much money does it take to open a bread kiosk?

To open a bread kiosk you will need to invest approximately 300 - 500 thousand rubles, or even less. It is not necessary to rent or buy a permanent structure. You can, for example, purchase a mobile trailer (Kupava) and arrange outbound trading by obtaining permission from the local administration. There is less paperwork, and you can earn money almost immediately. You can purchase goods from local bakeries or open your own production. True, this is a completely different investment.

Auto repair shop, service station

Like products, car repair is a “hard-to-kill topic.” Despite the crisis, there are more and more cars, and those that exist are getting old and breaking down more often. In our city there are service stations and auto repair shops at every turn. At the same time, everything works successfully, and you can only get in by appointment. I haven't heard of anyone closing or leaving the market. Tire fitting, body repair, auto electrics - all this is relevant. And at the same time, these ideas do not require large initial capital. You can start even in a “garage” environment. The main difficulty is to find good craftsmen. Well, if you know how to work with equipment yourself, you’ll have the flag in your hands.

Anti-crisis car wash

Self-service car washes - the new kind services in the automotive field. The idea came to us from the West, but before the crisis it did not develop very much. Now that people are thinking more about saving, such services will flourish. Many people will prefer to wash their car themselves, since the savings are almost double (about 150 rubles instead of 300 rubles). Read business forums, many people there talk about good prospects for self-service car washes. Some people post photo reports showing a queue for such a car wash.

How much money do you need to invest to open a self-service car wash?

The only disadvantage of this idea is the high investment required to start a business. To open even a small car wash with three bays, with all approvals, you will have to pay at least 1.5 million rubles. Not everyone has that kind of money, especially during a crisis.

Microfinance organization

According to some data, over the past three years the demand for microloans up to 30,000 rubles. increased threefold. There are a number of reasons for this, including those related to the economic situation in the country. Interest rates on loans from large banks have increased since they were received falsely. While a microloan can be applied for without leaving home, without certificates or proof of income.

How much money do you need to invest to open microloans?

To open your own microfinance organization it is enough to invest no more than 500 - 1000 thousand rubles. And the investment pays off quickly. Judge for yourself. Loans are issued at an average interest rate of 2% per day.

How much can you earn with microloans?

That is, taking a loan of 30,000 rubles. in a month the client will have to return 48,000 rubles. Profit 18,000 rubles! It is clear that not all clients are conscientious. But, as practice shows, only 15% do not repay the debt. At the same time, debts can always be sold to collectors. In any case, the company remains in good profit.

Export of goods abroad

During the period of an “expensive” dollar, a business selling certain types of goods abroad is quite profitable. For example, recently our citizens have begun to actively sell honey and other food products to China. Eat good news for traders of various small items on the Internet: ebay is coordinating simplified rules for the export of goods from Russia to the USA and Europe with customs and Russian post. That is, selling felt boots, hats and handicrafts to the “bourgeoisie” will be many times more profitable. The only danger is that someday oil will rise, the ruble will rise in price, which will reduce the export benefits of some goods.

Funeral services

Business in providing funeral services does not depend in any way on the crisis phenomena in the country. People can save on expensive purchases, entertainment, vacations, and food, but they will not refuse to spend on a decent burial. At any time of the year, the demand for funeral services remains high. Oddly enough, the worse the times, the higher the profits in this area. It is not necessary to open a funeral service bureau with all the difficulties of conducting this activity. According to some data, more than 80% of funeral companies are not manufacturers. That is, they buy the same coffins from manufacturers or resellers. In this case, organizing your own coffin production would be a great idea. For example, from fiberboard using the hot molding method. The entrance ticket to such a business is 300,000 rubles, and the number of personnel is only 4 people. Production can be organized even outdoors. There are companies that can supply ready-made blanks from which coffins will be put together. The markup on products is 100%.

Economy class hair salon

Hairdressing services are always relevant. Well, who can refuse a haircut or hairstyle, except perhaps a very poor person. Therefore, we can say with confidence that such a business is not subject to crisis. However, it is precisely the crisis that may affect elite hairdressing and beauty salons. And here economy class hair salons, where for only 150 - 200 rubles. you can get a high-quality haircut - they will be in high demand. It may not be a super profitable business, but the idea is definitely not a failure and will work regardless of the situation in the country.

Cinema

Although the entertainment industry is experiencing better times, such mass budget entertainment as watching films in cinemas, on the contrary, is in good demand. People are tired of gray everyday life, problems at work, negative news and want to get something magical for the soul. And they find this peace in the movies. A budget 3-D cinema is a good business idea in a crisis. Such activities are not subject to licensing. You just need to purchase permission to rent films. Rental companies, as a rule, work on a 50/50 basis. That is, you keep 50% of the box office receipts for yourself, and give the rest to the license holder.

Step-by-step plan for opening a small cinema

Large investments are not required to start a business. You can open a very small cinema for 12 spectators. The required room area is only 18 square meters. m. In fact, a cinema can be opened in apartment conditions (on the first floors of apartment buildings). If at least 50 people visit such a cinema every day, and each leaves 300 rubles, then the monthly revenue will be 450,000 rubles. Of this amount, half will go to pay for film rental, approximately 10% for rent, 15% for labor and 5% for other expenses.

How much can you earn by opening a small cinema?

That is, the net profit will be approximately 90 - 100 thousand rubles. per month. This is not a bad amount, considering that the cost of opening a mini-cinema with 12 seats does not exceed 1 million rubles. Moreover, you can earn money not only from entrance tickets, but also from selling strong drinks, popcorn, chips, etc. I would also like to mention an idea related to the cinema - opening a cinema cafe. In such an establishment you can not only show movies, but also give you the opportunity to play video games, smoke hookah, play board games, and sing karaoke. Payment, however, is not for a specific service, but for the duration of your stay in the establishment. On average, it is 100 rubles. per hour per person.

Driving school

Another business that is not afraid of crisis and competition is driving schools. No matter how bad the income is, the flow of young people in need of a driver’s license does not dry up. Moreover, if 15 - 20 years ago, for the most part, only men went to training, today exactly half of future drivers are women. Naturally, this only increased the number of clients for existing driving schools. Moreover, due to innovations in the law, the minimum period of training in driving schools has increased, which has resulted in an increase in prices. Today, to obtain a license you will need to spend at least 50,000 rubles. only for training (theory and practice). This is a lot of money. It turns out that from a small group of 20 people you can earn 1,000,000 rubles! How many people want to study in your city? These are thousands of people.

Step-by-step plan for opening a driving school

To open a driving school, you will need to rent premises, accreditation with the traffic police and a staff of instructors (with whom you can negotiate for a percentage). A room with an area of ​​35 - 50 square meters is suitable as a student classroom. m. There is even an option to open an online driving school. You can learn theory remotely, and practical classes will be conducted by licensed driving schools in a specific region (you can negotiate with them for a certain percentage). This will allow you to save on renting premises and setting up a student classroom. In fact, a business can be started from scratch. The main thing is to properly advertise the service and find good performers (teachers and instructors). There are companies that offer to open an online driving school as a franchise. But you can invest not only in business or start your own business. Even during a crisis, it is possible to invest money in real estate or cars, while receiving passive income. You can learn what to invest money in and how to do it by reading new book Territories of Investment. Do you want to establish a stable cash flow, but don’t know how? You have the opportunity to become a completely financially independent person in a few years. Find out, how to invest money wisely and take action.

Which business is the most profitable: 5 money areas + profitability calculations + tips for increasing income.

Determining the most profitable industry in the business field is not so easy.

Moreover, when small businesses have been in a rather precarious state for many years.

But not everything is as bad as it seems at first glance.

There are some areas of business activity that have an increased chance of being in demand in Russia.

What is the most profitable business for today?

Both a beginner who is just trying his hand at this path and an experienced businessman who wants to change his occupation want to know the answer to this question.

We will look at the most profitable options for small businesses, calculate the average income and find out what subtleties will help increase revenue several times.

1. Private kindergarten: a profitable business

Today this is one of the most profitable types business.

The key to success is that even with the existing high competition, there is no need to fight for the client.

At the moment, the demand for private kindergarten services exceeds supply.

Pay attention to the statistics:

And if a business is in demand, it means it is profitable. What about the barrier to entry into business?

Business profitability calculations

According to statistics, the cost of a month's stay for a child in a private kindergarten on a five-day basis is 20,000 - 35,000 rubles.

The costs of opening consist of the following items (consider the option of a kindergarten for 15 pupils):

We must not forget that the entrepreneur will also have to shell out a monthly amount for rent, employee salaries and replenishment of supplies.

This will take about another 200,000 rubles.

Taking into account the average cost of such a service and the accepted size of the group (15 people), the monthly income will be about 300,000 rubles.

Thus, the entrepreneur’s net profit will be about 100,000 rubles per month, and the profitability level will be 70–125%.

How to make a private kindergarten business profitable?

Tip 1. Don’t be lazy to collect the necessary package of documents yourself. This will allow you to avoid spending money on the services of intermediaries.

Also, keeping your papers in order will help you avoid financial losses from fines from inspection authorities.

Tip 2. Hire qualified workers who have thoroughly passed a medical examination.

Tip 3. Do not skimp on equipment, as well as on fire alarms.

Remember! This is a business related to the health and life of children, therefore saving and using low-quality materials is strictly prohibited.

2. Driving school - a profitable training business

A car is no longer considered a luxury item. Accordingly, the target audience of driving schools is becoming wider.

Today, such training can be on a par with receiving an education at the most prestigious university in the country.

After all, the cost of driving lessons is, on average, an impressive 65,000 rubles per course!

The most interesting thing is that the operating expenses of the founders of the driving school do not exceed 2,000,000 rubles.

Having made a simple calculation, we can come to the conclusion that the company, with proper management, will receive 100% net annual profit.

This is an indicator of a successful and profitable business.

Advice 1. Give the maximum percentage of success in passing the traffic police exams.

This is achieved through careful selection of teachers and control over the quality of services provided by the business owner.

Tip 2. A good result will be if you do not force students to constantly travel to the classroom.

The teacher can conduct lessons online. Only through this method can you gain a sufficient number of clients.

Indeed, due to their busyness, not all people are able to allocate time for regular visits at the appointed time.

Tip 3. Practical classes must be completed only on serviceable and respectable cars.

This is a significant expense item for an entrepreneur. However, the increase in profits due to this step more than compensates for everything.

In addition, this is a big plus for the reputation of the driving school. A profitable business becomes so due to the number of clients.

If the classrooms are in disrepair and the training vehicle looks more like a pile of scrap metal than a means of transportation, this will clearly not attract people to become your clients.

3. Tennis court is a profitable sports business

If we figure out which business is the most profitable at the moment, we are also guaranteed to turn to the sports industry.

This area of ​​activity will always be in the group of profitable businesses. Why?

Regardless of whether there is a crisis in the country or not, people take care of their health and are willing to pay money for it.

Fashion for proper nutrition, visiting the gym, a section that appeared 7-10 years ago, is still not losing ground. On the contrary, the industry is only gaining momentum in the Russian market.

Pay attention to the growth in the potential of sports services in recent years:

What if playing sports is a habit developed over the years?

Then increasing the cost of a monthly subscription by 200–300 rubles will not be able to force the client to change his tastes.

Why are we considering the option of renting a tennis court?

The fact is that this type of business in the Russian Federation has remained one of the most profitable for several decades.

The rental amount is influenced by several factors:

• court location;
• inventory;
• coating;
• service level.

The price of an hour-long lesson can range from 600 to 3,000 rubles.

If you set a “price tag” with an average value (1,500 rubles), and ensure that the sites are filled at the level of 70-80%, the annual business revenue will be 25 million rubles.

Tip 1: Don't design outdoor courts! Business should never depend on weather conditions and time of year.

Tip 2. Do not build permanent buildings, as the paperwork process will be very long.

It is best to use tent structures. This is not only easier, but also more mobile (you can create a playground both on the ground and on the roofs of buildings).

Tip 3: Use only high quality materials for your business. Few people want to play with a bent or taped racket.

And Special attention pay attention to the court surface. Playing tennis is the prerogative of people with money. Such clients appreciate every little detail.

If you keep an eye on it, they will come back again and again.

Tip 4. To make your business more profitable and generate more income, use additional techniques:

• personal trainer services;
• groups for children;
• tennis store;
• cafe-bar;

Also, do not forget to organize tournaments among club members with symbolic prizes.

This will increase interest in this club, and will also increase attendance (after all, before the competition, everyone will come and train hard).

These tricks will help add another 3-5 million rubles to your annual revenue.

4. Profitable business in the field of tutoring

Almost every person has special skills and knowledge. But this is a ready basis for creating your own profitable business.

A nice bonus: this type of employment requires virtually no investment.

How profitable is a tutoring business?

On average, the amount a tutor receives for one lesson ranges from 900 to 1,900 rubles. This price fluctuation depends on the subject taught.

For example, a Russian language teacher charges about 800 – 1,200 rubles for tutoring, but an English teacher charges from 1,200 – 1,500 rubles.

If a tutor teaches 4 students 2 times a week, then at the end of the month his income can be from 30,000 rubles.

On the one hand, the amount is small. On the other hand, this is only part-time work. The income from it can be saved in order to eventually open full-fledged courses of your own by hiring additional employees.

This will allow you to receive passive income from your business, which is one of the key factors for a profitable business.

Registering a profitable tutoring business

Of course, at the stage when you are simply engaged in tutoring, the activity may not be registered.

But if you rent premises for classes, and even more so plan to create official courses, you can no longer do without registering your activities.

The costs of officially registering a business will be:

It would seem that the advantages of a tutoring business are obvious.

Why is it that only a few teachers from public schools decide to change their school teacher's desk for a profitable business?

1. Lack of “length of service” and state benefits when working for yourself.
2. The ability to receive the necessary information related to the taught subject in a timely manner while working at school.
3. Difficulties associated with advertising activities and attracting clients.

How to make tutoring your profitable business?

Tip 1. You should search for clients for classes via the Internet. And not just search!

Use Skype as a means of communication between the student and you. In the modern world, this practice of tutoring is quite common.

A big advantage: the teacher and student do not have to be in the same city! This allows you to significantly increase your reach of the target audience.

Tip 2. When preparing for the Unified State Exam, focus on high school students. Compose advertisements indicating such a service.

Unless, of course, your subject is included in the list of those required for the exam.

5. Opening a coffee shop as one of the types of profitable business

Most people, buying a cup of coffee for 100–200 rubles, do not even think about its cost and how profitable this business is.

Are you ready to be surprised? Manufacturing a standard one cost the entrepreneur only 15 rubles!

This is exactly what it costs to add to a mug:

• sugar;
• coffee;
• milk;
• and even chocolate chips on top.

Why is this type of activity considered a profitable business?

An average coffee shop (with an area of ​​50 m2) with customer occupancy at the level of 45–50% sells approximately 60,000 cups per year.

If we convert this figure into monetary equivalent, we will get from 6,000,000 rubles. At the same time, production costs are about 900,000 rubles.

But also from this money it is necessary to deduct expenses for the following needs:

• rental of premises;
• remuneration of personnel;
• communal payments.

All these expenses will total about 3 million rubles. Therefore, net income for the year will be about 2,000,000.

And if you consider that we calculated the cost of only regular coffee (and there are more expensive lattes, hot chocolate and others) + you can additionally sell bars and chocolates, then the profitability of the establishment can be 100%.

How can you double the profitability of your coffee shop business?

Tip 2: Select your staff carefully. Waiters should be friendly and have good diction.

Thanks to the excellent work of the staff, visitors will come back again.

So, which business is the most profitable? The answer is simple: one that will satisfy people's needs.

Do a thorough analysis of the relevance of your idea, draw up a business plan and do not rush to give up if something goes wrong.

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