If we tried to think of a good idea, we wouldn’t have been able to think of a good idea. You just have to find a solution to a problem in your own life. “Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, said Like Chesky, if you have already thought of a solution to a problem you’ve faced in your life—or are on your way to doing so. It could also be for you if you dream of quitting your 9-to-5 job and becoming your own boss. If you are ready for a new venture and passionate about your idea, you might be looking for some guidance.

When you decide to be a successful entrepreneur, you should find a business idea that works for you. This is the first step toward becoming a successful entrepreneur.

1. Wood worker

If you are someone who loves making beautiful furniture or other home goods out of wood, this could be an excellent small business idea for you. Start putting a couple of your items up for sale on sites like Etsy. Decide to set up a website, accepting bespoke orders or expanding into refinishing and upholstery once you’ve established a following.

2. Life/ Career Coach

If you are a person with experience of effectively navigating career, personal, and social transitions, put that experience to good use as a life or career counsellor. Many of us are looking for career advice, but finding someone who has the time to mentor us might be difficult. Life/career coaches aren’t inexpensive, but they may offer clients the extensive training and guidance they need to achieve substantial changes in their personal and professional lives. After all, we all need some encouraging words now and then.

3. Resume Writer

Many people hire help to create a resume, cover letter, and portfolio as it is tough and time-consuming. Assist clients with customised resumes, carefully edited cover letters, and properly prepared portfolios that employers can’t ignore.

4. Freelance Writer

If you have good writing skills, there are people willing to pay you for your writing skills if you have them. Write blog posts, magazine articles, and website copy to show your potential clients. Even if you just prepare a few sample items to keep on hand, they’ll help you show off your work and attract new clients.

5. Translator

Speaking a foreign language is a plus point as it will give you a chance to create a translation service. Consider specialising in a particular type of translation, such as medical or financial translation, to meet a unique demand in your community.

6. Garden Designer

Many people are ready to do the work in their backyards, but few have the know-how to complete the initial step of the process, which is to design and plan the space. Begin planning for your clients’ outside spaces and then assign the digging to them.

7. Videographer

Video production needs an upfront investment in equipment, which can be costly. But it’s also one of the reasons why your services are so valued. Make sure you have a reel of your work to share or set up a website with various samples of your work for viewers to peruse. 

8. Travel Planner

The time of the travel agent might be passing, but people are still looking for those with a knack for more non-traditional travel coordination. If you always plan the perfect vacation, complete with beautiful hotels, the ideal location, and a bevy of delicious restaurants lined up for every evening, consider advertising your services as a more modern approach to travel planning.

9. Car-detailing Specialist

Car detailing services that come to the customer are good for busy people who don’t have time to go to the car wash. Your clients will only have to pay once, and the service will be completed before they know it. Simply make sure that you have the flexibility, transportation, and equipment necessary to take your company on the road.

10. Personal chef

We all love eating food, but few of us have the time or energy to prepare nutritionally tasty meals. If you advertise the services, local families and companies will be interested in them. Consider scheduling certain groups of clients together—for example, vegetarians—to save money on start-up costs by cooking greater quantities of the same dish.

11. Property Managers

Many people have properties they don’t live in—often constructed in different cities or states. As a property manager, you can help a property owner make sure their home is being well taken care of, handle small fixes as they arise, and serve as a liaison to renters.

12. Interior designer

There are many people who can buy furniture and decorate homes, which are a great source of income, but few know where to begin. Building a portfolio can take some time, but documenting your projects and publishing them online can help you establish a fan base beyond your wildest ambitions.

13. Tutor

Whether you’re a math whiz, a piano master, or a Shakespeare enthusiast, there is someone out there who needs your support in your area of expertise and is willing to pay for it. Advertise your services through local schools, community colleges, community centres, and even social media.

14. Clothing Boutique Owner

Why not start with a local boutique if you want to create your own fashion empire? Build a buzz with eye-catching apparel, a compelling social media presence, and active community involvement.

15. Event Planner

You can decide to focus on a single type of event, such as weddings or corporate events, or set yourself up as an event planner of all trades. If you’re well-organized, careful, and have experience organizing big events, it’s time to put your talents to work for others.

16. Personal Assistant

If you’re an organized, highly detailed person, the life of a personal assistant might be something you are looking for. Don’t want to be limited to one workplace or person all day? Try working as a virtual assistant, which allows you to have a more flexible schedule.

17. Caterer

If your schedule is too tight, consider catering instead of getting a personal chef. Choose your projects carefully, focus on fewer but larger events, and improve your time management abilities.

18. Gym Owner

Kickboxing gyms, yoga studios, CrossFit, what else? Create your own gym, whether from the ground up, as an affiliate, or as a franchise branch, to turn your passion for fitness into a community for others.

19. Coffee shop owners

Turn your coffee addiction into a more successful business. Starting a franchise or buying an existing store are less risky ways to get into the coffee business, but they usually require a larger initial investment. Starting a shop from the ground up takes a little more planning and a lot more labour, but it optimizes your future earning potential.

20. Makeup artists.

Many people prefer to have their makeup done by a professional since they may lack the necessary products or abilities. It could be for a special occasion, a photo or video session, or another occasion. Being able to create a range of various looks will attract more customers to your business.

21. Sell Home Baked Goods

A batch of chocolate chip cookies baked with love in someone’s home could never compare to a batch made in a warehouse. Simple desserts can be cooked and packaged quickly for sale at local events or in your community. Use exceptional labels to get the word out about your products.

22. Pet Sitter

Do you have a love for animals? Consider getting a job as a pet sitter. While the pet’s owners are on vacation, you could either host their pet at your home or pay them a visit. To get started, sign up for a pet-sitting service like Wag.

23. Online teachers

Tutoring is commonly done one-on-one with a single client. Teaching an online class from home gives you more freedom because you can teach several students. Because so many people want to learn English, it is a popular subject for online education. However, whatever you know how to do may be turned into a virtual class.

24. Dog Walker, Groomer, or Trainer

The two most crucial factors in launching a dog walking, grooming, or training business will be license and insurance, but your canine companions will more than make up for the initial red tape. Consider walking dogs through companies like Rover to get a feel for the waters before diving in.

25. Start a blog

If there’s a topic you’re enthusiastic about, chances are there’s a large audience interested in it as well. A blog can be used to create an online community with monetizable involvement. Once your blog has a following, you can make money through affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and co-marketing.

26. Social media managers

Do you have a natural affinity for social media? You can use your abilities as a social media manager to manage the social media accounts of businesses and even individuals. Influencer marketing has increased in popularity, and many influencers now seek the services of marketing companies or workers to manage their social media accounts.

27. Home staging

If you have an eye for interior design, a staging service could be your creative expression and professional calling. By staging homes with the owner’s existing furnishings and décor, you can build a portfolio with a minimum upfront investment. As they gain experience and network with local realtors, most stagers eventually build up a furniture inventory.

28. Consignment Shop Owner

Consider going consignment if you have a sense of style but don’t want to invest in a brand-new boutique’s inventory. It will allow you to design a collection that reflects your aims and aesthetic without incurring the costs of running a boutique that sells only new garments.

29. Non-profit owners

If you want to spend your life on a cause you care about, it might be time to start a non-profit organization. You’ll need to incorporate your company and apply for tax-exempt status, as well as meet continuing requirements, but the payoff is having a positive impact on a cause you care about.

30. Tour guide

Do you love learning about your city’s or state’s history? Consider pursuing a career as a tour guide. Sure, you’ll have to do a lot of studying to do a good job, but that’s half the pleasure. Offer tours that concentrate on a certain aspect of your community’s history to set yourself apart. Some tour guides, like the ones at Freedom Trail in Boston, offer historical walking tours of their town’s most haunted sites, while others design guided foodie tours for tourists to get a full sense of the city.