Two weeks ago, we started our Entrepreneurial drive to give our fans resources and ideas on businesses they can start from the comfort of their home with little or no money. We got a ton of shares on Facebook on that particular article and a ton of hits on the website. If you would like to read that post, please click here.
As promised, we are now continuing that entrepreneurial drive with our next post on event related businesses you can start with little money. Since a lot of our fans in Africa get little or no help from the government or from private sources, we’re doing all the ground work, exploring and researching to find businesses our fans can start with little capital.
So here we go. Please remember to give your feedback in the comment box so that we can help you in upcoming publications. XOXO
Become an event Planner
If you love parties or organizing get togethers, meetings, and conferences, then you may want to consider event planning. Now when we say event planning we don’t mean just weddings. we’re thinking both corporate and private functions ranging from end of year company parties to conferences, meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, weddings of course, funerals, birthdays and the pretty much any get together.
How do you get clients? As always, start with your phone contact list then work your way up to your social media network – Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat – pretty much any network you can ever think of. Then use the power of your phone’s camera to capture every single detail of your work. Human beings tend to respond to visual details so the more pictures of your work you take, the better your chances of scoring a client
Become a Food Caterer
If you already know how to cook, then half your job is done. consider not just regular food but expand your cooking service to finger foods called hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, snacks and desserts. You can start this business right at home and if you become successful, you can actually sell your services to a company’s cafeteria, or better yet open up your restaurant.
Become a Photographer and Videographer
This career is simply straight forward however you may need to take several classes or lessons to become proficient at perfect image capturing, photo & video editing. If you however have time on your hands, get familiar with Youtube and make it your very good friend.
To get you started we’ve pulled several tutorial websites and videos on Youtube in the links below some of them also have resources on Cameras, related equipment, and software to get you started.
- Photographers and Videographers free Online Classes
Become a Cake/Pastry Maker
If you have the passion for cake making and are persistent, you too can become a professional cake or pastry maker. To get you started, we’ve researched some great cake makers in the country on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. Some of them post videos of the cakes they make so you can follow, practice and practice until you get better. Once you’re able to perfect your trade, you can start by posting your work n Facebook and Instagram, and to your friends, family and co-workers.
Here are some videos and websites of a few professional cake makers:
Set up a Bridal Shop for New or Used Tuxedo, Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Rings and Bouquets
You’d be surprised how many different places people have to go to source items for their weddings. Even more surprising is how many people are willing to buy used dresses because of a cheaper price.
If you are able to provide a one-stop solution for all the attire, rings and bouquet used at a wedding, then you would have filled a huge need gap. You can also add tailoring services to fix ready-maid clothes that don’t fit.
Your goods can be bought at a wholesale local market but better yet, you can source them yourself from online stores like Ebay and Alibaba, or better yet if you’re a member of a large church, you can approach previous brides and start the trend of buying used Bridal Gowns from them for resale. You’d be surprised how many people won’t mind buying a used gown if they are beautiful and in good condition.
You can start by selling Tuxedos, Ties, Bridal Dresses, Bouquet (Flowers) Tiaras, Veils at your home or by using Facebook, Instagram and third party online ecommerce websites in your country or you can always rent a store to start.
Gift Baskets and or Wedding Favors trader
From corporate parties to baby showers, weddings, holidays and birthdays, gift baskets and favors can be tailored to suit the taste of anyone. To succeed, you need the penchant to research gifts that are trending. You also need to be creative at designing the baskets boxes or bags you will be using for your packaging. As Inc Magazine sates, “Attractive packaging is an important part of the gift basket business. You can’t just throw some objects together and stick on a bow. Market your gift baskets by taking photos of them. Prepare a brochure listing the contents of each basket and its price.”
Make-Up Artist
As with photography and videography, becoming a professional in make-up artistry needs lessons and classes but again if you have time on your hands and access to the internet, make Youtube your friend. Many a people have become professionals just by practicing with Youtube Videos. Here are a few links for you.
- CARLY BYBEL
- MAKE UP TUTORIALS
- MAKEUP GEEK
- HOWCAST
- MAYBELLINE
- LISA ELDRIDGE
