Tired of reporting to your superior? With a minimum investment and you can look forward that can change from today, here's how to.
Only those with money, special skills and a lot of luck can start a successful business, right?
No. The fact is there are thousands of companies waiting to be incubated and do not require lots of money or college degrees. We're not talking about the next Google, Microsoft or General Electric, but of respectable businesses that generate profits. Better yet, you can leave those gray walls of your cubicle and be your own boss.
To gather some ideas, we teamed with Adams Business (a unit of F + W Media), editor The Start Your Own Business Bible. The book contains 501 "new businesses you can start today, each with its own analysis, including initial funding required (as little as 6,000 pesos in some cases), a general description of the product or service, the typical structure of earnings, equipment initial necessary, hidden costs, operating and to give budding entrepreneurs an idea of what they're getting "advice.
Here are 20 of the most attractive and easy business to start, spanning a wide range of industries, customer segments and needs initial funding. Some are more unusual than others, and all are available to anyone with a healthy supply of common sense and determination. And, yes, luck always helps.
These companies need between 60,000 and 160,000 pesos to start:
Networking
Description: With the unemployment rate above 5%, there is a large market of people who call for help. Give them by organizing a series of small events for the evening at a local hotel and publicítalos regularly. It offers snacks and a microphone, and then let people mix.
Income: charge a fee for ticket. It offers discounts to those who leave their business card so you can develop a mailing list.
Tools: phone, computer, software database.
Tip: Works well in a metropolitan area where multiple events can be held for a month at different locations.
Hidden costs: Rent and rental insurance.
Internet Research
Description: Surf the Internet every day. Why not get paid for it?
Cost: 250 pesos per hour to start. Increase your hourly rate as better your reputation.
Tools of the Trade: Computer and internet access high speed.
Tip: focus on one or two types of information so that you can achieve meaningful results quickly.
Hidden costs: initial marketing efforts.
Removal of graffiti
Description: Find the owner of the property and carve the surface.
Prices: Between 1,500 and 3,000 pesos per job. For longer papers, 500 pesos per hour is a reasonable rate.
Tools required: cleaning chemicals, cleaning brushes and possibly a pressurized water.
Tip: working with harmful chemicals, so be careful.
Hidden Costs: A vehicle for transporting the equipment to the job site.
Virtual assistant
Description: Do you have strong organizational skills and time management? You can make good money doing everything and create a database of customers / patients.
Fees: Between 200 and 350 pesos per hour or per project.
Tools: computer, high speed internet, fax / printer, scanner and office software.
Tip: Put your clear programming parameters from the beginning and keep careful track of your time, if you're wondering about how you're using.
Hidden costs: telephone charges.
Packer gifts for patients
Description: This is a slightly specialized version of basket business gift. Create a Marketplace locating hospitals, long term care and religious groups.
Rates: 250 to 750 pesos per basket.
Tools: decorative baskets, boxes, glue gun, wrapping machine, filler strips. As for the contents of the basket, looking for dealers selling only to other providers, and you could save up to 40% compared to a retail store.
Tip: If you have a truck you can add a delivery cost of your orders and generate additional revenue.
Hidden costs: Insurance and payment to the dealer.
Automotive trade promoter
Description: Meetings are those of automotive exchange where buyers and sellers meet to buy and / or sell vehicles and used parts. As a promoter, you shall offer a parking lot or a great store for those seeking to exchange or sell their cars or parts.
Cost: 350 pesos entrance for participants; 50 pesos admission fee for visitors.
Tools: parking or storage.
Tip: Make your campaign to spread the word.
Hidden Costs: Liability insurance.
Career counselor
Description: Start with a personality assessment and then works with the client to recommend a career related to their motivations and interests.
Cost 850 to 2,000 pesos for your services or about 350 pesos per session.
Tools of the Trade: computer, internet access, fax / printer and office software. Books and DVDs on career planning.
Tip: Build your credibility by offering seminars on career change and writes a blog focused on careers.
Hidden Costs: Building a professional website.
Mobile document destruction
Description: Given the number of horror stories of identity theft, it is vital for companies to destroy all documents containing sensitive information. You can save time and trouble to appear on site with your shredding machines on a regular schedule to perform this tedious but necessary task.
Cost: from 600 to 1,000 pesos per visit.
Tools: a van, at least one crusher machine high strength and back, and a good amount of plastic bags to transport high strength waste.
Tip: It induces terror in your customers by offering examples of what happens when confidential documents fall into the wrong hands.
Hidden costs: maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
Pet Taxi
Description: What makes Fido when you have to go to the vet and his best friend can not wear? This business offers a solution for those families where they all work, love their pets and have above-average incomes.
Prices: Between 300 and 500 pesos for transportation one-way (payment varies depending on the distance traveled, the size of the pet and the number of animals per owner).
Tools: cages transportation and a vehicle large enough to accommodate several animals at once.
Tip: You better like animals.
Hidden costs: cleaning equipment to clean what they leave pets in the car.
Residence for seniors
Description: Opening your own home for older people who do not want to live alone can be a profitable business if you do not require the level of care provided by any of the assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
Fees: Monthly income of between 5,000 and 10,000 per client, depending on the facilities and location.
Tools: One or more bedrooms easily accessible, adequate furniture, bathroom with special railings, dining area, efficient kitchen.
Tip: Check the laws in this area before spending a dime.
Hidden costs: Insurance, food (many residents may have special dietary needs), home alterations.
Baby sitter
Description: Place nannies with families who need their services.
Cost: 70 to 200 pesos per hour per child or weekly / monthly rates of between 3,000 and 8,000 pesos.
Tools: Office and promotional materials.
Tip: Aim for large metropolitan areas where it is more likely to reside dual-income couples.
Hidden costs: liability insurance and personal expenses, health care and social security.
Health Centers / Fitness Enterprise
Description: According to UN figures, one-third of Mexicans are obese. You can develop and manage fitness centers for companies at a competitive price.
Fees: Monthly deposits 35.000 to 60.000 pesos per project.
Tools: Even if the company provides the space, equipment involve considerable expense.
Tip: Hire friendly and competent trainers.
Hidden costs: Insurance, equipment maintenance.
These businesses require more than $ 40,000 in startup costs
Temporary Employment Agency
Description: People need to work, even temporarily. Your job is to match those candidates with the right positions while you warrant that all are trained and able to respond immediately to the call.
Cost: Varies depending on position.
Tools: Four to six computers with printers for testing purposes, as well as an office computer with Internet access and billing software.
Tip: Focus on a niche market such as health care, communications, or technicians or engineers. Build a brand in a given area and safe return customers.
Hidden costs: a comprehensive employee benefit plan.
Messenger Service
Description: Well, explain yourself.
Rates: 300 to 500 pesos per delivery (add an extra charge for express delivery).
Tools: Fleet vehicles or bicycles.
Tip: Consider paying bonuses to your employees faster.
Hidden costs: medical bills (this is a high-risk profession, especially for cyclists in large metropolitan areas).
Pinball / Video Game Machines
Description: No need to even own premises because many malls rented spaces for games like these.
Fees: From 3 to 10 pesos per game.
Tools: pinball / arcade games and coin-operated machine or change.
Tip: Buy used if possible, provided they are not too old equipment.
Hidden costs: Maintenance.
Consignment (Retail)
Description: Buy used clothes and other products, clean them and sell them in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Cost: Depends on the material.
Tools: A local, shelves, equipment cases processing credit cards, cash register. And probably a website.
Tip: bargain hunters like to hunt, so do not be afraid to place a store near competition.
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