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The 66 Best Business Ideas In Vietnam [2023]

Interested in starting a business in Vietnam in 2023?

We put together 66 of the best businesses you can start in Vietnam today.

In this list of ideas, you can find:

  • Home-based businesses to start in Vietnam
  • Profitable online business ideas
  • Unique business opportunities for Vietnam
  • Low investment business ideas (under $5k to start)
  • Easy businesses you can start in Vietnam today

For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples, revenue expectations for each idea, + a step-by-step on how to start your small business in Vietnam.

Here’s the full list:

Mục Lục

1. Start an exterior home cleaning service

Exterior home cleaning washes away dirt, dust, and grime accumulation from exterior walls, windows, and sometimes, even the roof.

The global cleaning services market is growing rapidly owing to the rising awareness about the importance of hygiene and increased concerns about occupants’ wellbeing.

With the acceptance of home cleaning services on the rise, starting an exterior cleaning service can be a good business opportunity.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$30,000 — $60,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$25,025

Time To Revenue

270 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hi, my name is Nicholas Ciano, I own an exterior home cleaning company called Go Green Cleaning & Maintenance in Walnut Creek, CA. We take pride in customer service and five-star performance.

I started this company 4 years ago on the idea that I wanted to work for myself and provide for my growing family. We specialize in gutter cleaning, solar panel cleaning, exterior window cleaning, deck restoration, cement, and paver sealing. We average about $20,000/month.

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How I Started A $20K/Month Exterior Home Cleaning Service Company ➜

2. Start a ticketing platform business

A ticketing platform is a business that allows individuals or organizations to sell tickets to events online. This can include concerts, sports games, festivals, and more.

The ticketing platform would handle all aspects of the ticket sales, from setting up the event and ticket options to processing payment and distributing the tickets. The platform would take a percentage of each ticket sale as its fee.

To run a successful ticketing platform business, it is essential to have a user-friendly website and a reliable ticket distribution system. Establishing partnerships with event organizers and venues is also crucial to expand the number of events available on the platform. Marketing efforts to reach potential customers and regular updates to the platform to improve the user experience can also help drive sales.

It can be beneficial to offer additional services such as seat selection and event management tools for event organizers. Offering a mobile app can also make it more convenient for customers to purchase and access tickets.

Overall, a ticketing platform can be a lucrative business opportunity for those with a strong understanding of the events industry and a knack for building and maintaining client relationships.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 6 case studies

$10,000 — $1,500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$128,200

Time To Revenue

360 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Design Skills

Coding Skills

Case Study

My name is Lars Helgeson and I am the founder of GreenRope, a CRM and marketing automation platform. Our company started in 2000 as an email marketing SaaS and in 2008 decided to focus on the challenges that businesses face in managing sales, marketing, customer service, and operations.

GreenRope has over 1,000 customers in over 20 countries, ranging from startups to universities and municipalities.

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On Starting A $160K/Month CRM & Automations Company After A US Air Fo… ➜

3. Start an electronics store

An electronics store sells any electronics from smartphones to televisions, laptops, refrigerators and other home appliances. With the technological advancements in the past decade, the electronics sector is expected to grow by 5.6 percent over the next five years.

To start an electronics store, research and find the right location for your store, then register your company at the state level to get the tax ID number.

Then, research your competition, which includes online stores and the local electronics store in your area. You should examine what they sell and focus on the products you can provide at a better price than the competition.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 4 case studies

$4,000 — $1,175,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$12,500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hello, my name is Kyle Capel and I am the founder of Hand Held Legend, a DIY upgrade shop for vintage handheld consoles. If you are as old as I am, you’ll remember the day you opened up your first Nintendo console and impatiently waited for mom or dad to figure out how to hook it up. After the crisp sound of a cartridge inserting into its plastic slot, you were ready to be taken into another world. Whether it be a 90’s Christmas morning or a special birthday, each of us can be taken back to parts of our youth when hearing and playing the games we grew up on. There is nothing that can replace the nostalgia old gaming consoles and the controllers that come with them.

Most of our customers are males between the ages of 13 and 45. Nearly 40% of our sales are international. Revenue averages about $27,000/month and is growing. The first quarter of 2020 posted a 30% increase in revenue over the same period in 2019.

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How I Started A $27K/Month Business Modifying And Upgrading Game Cons… ➜

4. Start a barber shop

Are you passionate about men’s grooming and looking to start a low-investment business with a high-profit margin? A barbershop can be a great business idea since it will never hit a low a season. Men and boys always look for grooming, no matter how bad the economy is.

Therefore, starting a barbershop can be a profitable business venture.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$125,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$500,000

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Brick & Mortar

Case Study

My name is Antonio Camilleri, an old school barber from Malta (Europe), I have been working as a barber for over 18 years. Started as an apprentice for the first 2 years and moving to the UK to further my studies, opened Antonio’s Barber Shop in Leister, UK for 5 years, and during that period I have traveled to the Netherlands to further improve my barbering skills.

We have an annual turnover of 1.5 million euros from 3 different revenue streams. One revenue stream is coming directly from the servicing itself, the second is from sales of products, and thirdly from the barbering academy.

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How I Started A $125K Barber Shop, Beard Grooming Brand And Barbering… ➜

5. Start a tutoring or education business

When students have problems with their schoolwork, they turn to tutors for help.

Being a tutor awakens your entrepreneurial skills. Being your own boss allows you to set your own schedule and be more independent. You’ll create lasting relationships with students and their parents. Last but not least: you get paid well!

How Much Can You Make?

View all 12 case studies

$1,700 — $500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$141,900

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business model

Brick & Mortar

Case Study

Hello! My name is Samuel Colvin, and I am the Co-founder of TutorCruncher. We are a Tutor Management Software company who enjoy helping agency owners worldwide run their business more efficiently.

We pride ourselves on providing premium tools to all agencies regardless of size or location. Our team is also very dedicated to making owning a tutoring business accessible to all. Whether we are sharing simple tips with a small business just starting or discussing custom software building with a corporation, our team will always give 100%!

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We Built A $1.2M/Year App For Tutors ➜

6. Start a furniture business

The furniture industry involves designing, manufacturing, and selling various types of furniture for household and commercial purposes. With the increase in flexible workspaces and the real estate industry’s growth, the furniture business’s demand is boosted.

The furniture business is easy to start and does not require high investments. However, it is first essential to know your niche, for example, office, domestic, home furniture, and luxury items.

The furniture business needs a lot of preparation and prior knowledge. Taking business classes, learning about your local market, and making a solid business plan is advisable. In general, if your products are unique and one of a kind, consumers will be willing to pay a higher, including the shipping cost.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 13 case studies

$1,700 — $999,999/month

Average Initial Investment

$163,333

Time To Revenue

390 days

Case Study

My name is Sasha Weekes and I’m the 25 years old owner of Timber Grove Studios. Our home-based woodshop is nestled in the hills of PEI’s countryside, and we specialize in decorative shelving and home decor with a focus on minimalist design and simplicity. Each piece is made to order with 20+ color options, meaning it will be the perfect fit for each customer’s space. We ship Canada and U.S. wide.

Moving twice in two years has definitely caused organizational, financial and opportunity hiccups, but the business has grown steadily regardless so we’re very excited about where 2020 will take us. We’ve learned what to focus on during which months, as revenue can range anywhere from $2000 during slow months to $10,000 during high months. Net profit has run anywhere between 20-50% throughout the life of the business and varies month to month. It’s closer to 20% right now as we’ve been spending all we can on new tools and materials for our new larger products and our Christmas stock.

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How I Took My Woodworking Hobby Full Time To Build A Successful Brand ➜

7. Start a logistics business

Logistics businesses focus on transportation and storage/warehousing, which are critical components of the supply chain. Without elaborate logistics, businesses will deliver goods to their customers efficiently and reliably.

A logistics business connects manufacturers and consumers through transportation and safe storage of products. Logistics may be a good place to start if you are interested in a supply chain-related business but not sure which one. You can work as a driver, connect manufacturers to storage warehouses and transportation companies, etc.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 4 case studies

$83,333 — $2,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$6,250

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

My name is Ben Elizer, and I am the Founder and President of Velocity International Group, a full-scale logistics company, offering SameDay delivery, Expediting, Distribution, Fulfillment, andmany Warehousing Services. We offer to consult and some other services as well to help our customers succeed in an ultra-competitive environment. Velocity started with 2 vans and many faces to face conversations. We now have 10+ vehicles, including trucks, and have grown to 25k+ square feet of warehouse space as well to best serve our customers.

Over the past 2 years, our revenue has grown over 300%, which has completely contributed to the great people and culture we have at Velocity. After having to move out of my apartment (because I put everything financially I had into this company), and move back into my mom’s house in my mid 20’s, it was difficult, but just 6 months later we had our first small office and warehouse space. I’m fortunate I had a support system to move back into, or else Velocity might not be here today. The business has grown ever since because of hard work, trust, and relationships. We focus on what is important.

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How I Started A $100K/Month Logistics And Delivery Service Company ➜

8. Become a laundry detergent manufacturer

Starting a detergent powder or synthetic washing powder business is one of the most feasible business options owing to the straightforward manufacturing process involved. Detergent powder market is one segment of the FMCG market in the world with significant growth potential. Being a consumer good, people use it on a daily basis for clothes, hand wash, and kitchen utensils, and its demand is found in the market all through the year. Moreover, an entrepreneur can initiate a detergent manufacturing business with moderate capital investment.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$20,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$2,500,000

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

Hello there! I’m David Watkins, CEO and a co-founder of Dirty Labs. Dirty Labs is a cleaning innovation lab created with a mission to take the ‘dirty’ out of cleaning.

The first products from the company are a line of laundry detergents that solve what we call a cleaning trilemma. For years, products have either been safe, sustainable, or effective, but rarely, if ever, all three. Our goal is to create solutions that leverage nature-inspired green chemistry to solve this problem. We’re making a significant change in the way cleaning products are formulated. We think we’ve achieved this goal with our first line of detergents tested for market-leading levels of efficacy while also making a giant leap forward in safety and sustainability.

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We Created A $240K/Year Laundry Detergent ➜

9. Start a pet store

Pet stores are retail businesses that sell animals and pet supplies. They are a leading industry category with sales of approximately $4.5B U.S dollars and positive sales growth of 2.7%.

You can set up a pet store in many places, like supermarkets, malls, or pet supply stores.

The first thing to do is to find a location for your store. A good place would be an area with many residential buildings, schools, and colleges as this will give you access to many customers. It would help if you also looked for a location near public transport as it will make it easier for people to come and visit your store.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 3 case studies

$20,000 — $1,200,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$18,600

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

I am Mike Leon, mechanical engineer, an avid bike rider, service dog trainer and inventor of the 1-Running-Dog Bike Tow LeashⓇ for safe bike, trike, scooter, and wheelchair dog-rides.

I am the owner of LEON Engineering, Inc. We design, build and sell the 1-Running-Dog Bike Tow Leash® to dog owners, walkers, trainers, military and law enforcement, search and rescue and those with special needs. Having sold less than 200 BTLs prior, My on-the-side hobby turned into a true business in 2009 with the launch of our first website. We went from shipping hundreds/year to thousands/year. Now, our business allows me to work comfortably from home, making 6 figures, while caring for my wife and enriching the lives of tens of thousands of dogs and their humans.

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How I Started A 6-Figures Business Selling A Dog Accessory ➜

10. Start a SEO agency

An SEO agency is a company that provides search engine optimization services to businesses. The function of an SEO agency is to help businesses rank higher in search engines through organic or paid means.

SEO is a rapidly growing industry, with experts across all aspects of the field already making six-figure incomes and expecting to see these earnings grow dramatically over the next few years. Getting into SEO today, before it gets too saturated, will allow you to establish a strong base in a new career, with an excellent chance for success.

It’s easier than ever to start your SEO agency in Vietnam. The tools are there, and the competition isn’t as stiff as it used to be. If you’re considering starting an SEO or digital marketing agency, it might be a good idea to learn how other digital agencies succeed.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 46 case studies

$3,500 — $10,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$5,851

Time To Revenue

390 days

Case Study

My name is Chris Dreyer and I’m the CEO/Founder of Rankings.io, LLC. My company is a hyper-focused SEO (search engine optimization) agency; we help elite personal injury law firms dominate first page rankings.

In 2018, we were #858 in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America. Our revenue is just under $300,000 per month and we’re on pace for another record-breaking year.

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How I Started An SEO Agency For Lawyers Generating $3.6M/Year ➜

11. Start a voice over service

Voiceover artist is an auditory performer who uses their voice in scripted presentations. The role of a voiceover artist is only to be heard but not to be seen.

Working as a voiceover artist is an opportunity to choose the projects you enjoy engaging in. The role of a voiceover artist is also fun and can help you meet new people.

To become a voiceover artist in Vietnam, start practicing aloud reading so you familiarize yourself with your sound. Then, create your recording studio where you can practice your voiceover skills. It would help if you had a quality microphone, professional recording software, a computer, and soundproofing materials.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$400 — $40,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$50,000

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hi, my name is Mony Raanan, and I’m the founder of Voice Crafters, a multilingual voice-over agency and marketplace.

Voice Crafters operated as an agency until early 2020, at which point we launched our online marketplace. This move essentially helped double our revenue to over $765,000 in 2022 with a bottom line of around 30%.

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How I Started A $40K/Month Multilingual Voice Over Agency And Marketp… ➜

12. Start a beverage company

Are you thinking of starting a beverage or drink business?

Starting a beverage company can be a great way to combine your love of food and drink with a passion for entrepreneurship.

Beverage companies can make all sorts of different drinks, from juice to soda to beer. They can also sell other types of food products, like bottled water or snacks.

There are more and more drink options available today than ever before—and that means that beverage companies are constantly trying new things in order to stay competitive in this space! The more innovative they can be with their offerings, the better they’ll be able to compete with one another

How Much Can You Make?

View all 20 case studies

$500 — $200,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$224,484

Time To Revenue

360 days

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business model

E-Commerce

Brick & Mortar

Work from home

Work From Home

Case Study

Hello, my name is Dylan Jacob and I am the founder of BruMate, AKA, The Dehydration Company. We are a unique insulated drinkware brand with a sole focus on the adult beverage community.

I launched our first product line in November 2016. We did $250,000 in sales from November-December 2016, 2.1M in sales in 2017, and we are now doing over 1.1M/mo in sales, in over 1000 retailers nationwide, and are on track to do 20M this year with roughly 35-45% bottom line depending on our ad-spend.

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I Grew A Drinkware Brand To $1.1M/Month At 23 Years Old ➜

13. Start a dropshipping business

Dropshipping allows you to start your online e-commerce store without stock-keeping. Therefore, you do not need huge capital, and the risk is minimal because the manufacturer is responsible for the inventory and ships it directly to the customer. Therefore, your responsibility remains to market and offer customer service.

To start a successful dropshipping business in Vietnam, you need a mastery of online marketing and a focus on improving customer experience.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 12 case studies

$6,000 — $3,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$11,116

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 10 hours/week

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Marketing

Work Ethic

Time Management

Organizational

People Skills

Interests

Travel

Outdoors

Work

Sales

Ecommerce

Finance

Business model

E-Commerce

Case Study

Hello, my name is Kamil Sattar. I am an entrepreneur who’s developed many six-figure drop shipping businesses. I’ve also created systems to maximize opportunities in different markets and I’ve started companies in many industries. One of those companies specializes in helping people who are seeking to create drop ship companies of their own.

Of course, with every store that I open, I am able to learn new things. With every new thing that I learn, it helps me improve my system that I use to create these six and seven-figure stores and it helps me improve my process for helping others generate their stores.

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How I Started A $100K/Month Business Mentoring Dropshipping Entrepren… ➜

14. Start a travel agency

Are you a passionate traveler with entrepreneurial skills? Then starting a travel agency can be a great career choice for you.

As a travel agency, you’ll be responsible for linking travelers to providers of all the travel and tourism-related services such as accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, tour guides, local adventure, etc.

Starting an online travel agency is a lot easier than you might think. You’ll need to perform market research, get a few necessary certifications (such as your IATA number), study competition, build a website, and do proper marketing.

To maximize earnings, negotiate discounts from the industry service providers, and charge travelers within the market rate.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 20 case studies

$1,100 — $114,200,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$26,078

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hey! My name is Marissa Daniels, and I am a millennial travel agent! I began Spread Your Wings Travel in February of 2019. Prior to 2019, I wanted an extra source of income just to have an extra cushion. I did mystery shopping, took surveys online, drove for Postmates and DoorDash, worked at a grocery store, anything I could find for extra money. I also did, and still do Brand Ambassador events as well- but those things didn’t fulfill me. I was doing them to get extra money, but it didn’t have a purpose and it wasn’t paying me as much as I wanted, so I stopped it all and just gave it to God. I let Him handle it.

Spread Your Wings Travel offers all-inclusive vacations (most under $1000 per person), cruises, luxury villas, cabins, domestic travel and more! The main thing that people like about my business is that I have a payment plan option. I like to have that option for them because not everyone is able to pay for a vacation upfront.

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How I Started A $2K/Month Side Hustle Selling Vacations ➜

15. Start a podcast

Do you have knowledge and passion that you’d love to share with other people? Or perhaps you are a content creator and looking for ways to expand your revenue streams? If you match any of these criteria, then becoming a podcast host could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Podcasts are the new radio. Podcasting is one of the fastest-growing mediums for online audio, and it’s not expected to slow down any time soon. But unlike traditional radio, podcasts are driven by content creators who have a passion for sharing stories with their listeners.

One of the main benefits that come with starting a podcast is the minimal investment needed to get started. All you need is a computer or phone with a microphone and a way to host it online. You can even create one on your own website if you want.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 18 case studies

$419 — $1,020,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$4,284

Time To Revenue

90 days

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 2 hours/week

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Marketing

Work Ethic

Creativity

Attention To Detail

People Skills

Interests

Travel

Music

Books

Movies

Art

Design

Tech

Business

Business model

Advertising

Case Study

Hey there! I’m Jeremy Enns, the founder and Storyteller In Chief at Counterweight Creative, a podcast production and strategy agency.

I started the company 3 years ago, in 2016 with one client, making $15/hour and have grown into a team of 10 contractors producing more than 30 shows per week with revenue of over $10K/mo.

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How I Started A Successful Podcast Production Company ➜

16. Start a food truck

Food trucks are a highly profitable business that offers customers a variety of meal options out of a mobile truck. This basically operates inside a large vehicle equipped with kitchen and food products. Starting a food truck is a dream for many people, but it’s more challenging than it looks. To make it work, you need the ideal location and menu.

To start a food truck business in a particular city, it is mandatory to check what kind of food trucks are already operating, identify a gap, and bring in some new experiences. Then, with the right plan and the right approach, you can be on your way to starting your own food truck empire.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 9 case studies

$29,166 — $61,650,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$44,033

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 5 hours/week

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Handy

Marketing

Work Ethic

Organizational

Interests

Outdoors

Work

Sales

Food

Business

Health

Case Study

I started my career at the world-famous Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles Apprenticing under Certified Master Chef Raimund Hofmeister.

Food Fleet’s growth Year after year has been at an at over 30 %. From 2017-2018 we had an unprecedented 160% growth spurt. With a team of 6, including my partner and I, we managed over 20 million in sales for our clients. As an example. We took over a convention center 3 years ago managing their food truck business. For their largest event of the year, we were up 53% over the previous year. I honestly would have to equate some of that success to the under-reporting of sales by the previous operator. But the following year we were up 19% from that figure and again close to that this year. That is due in large part to our understanding of transaction times, menu mix, the equipment in each truck or pop up and other factors.


 


How I Took Food Trucks Corporate And Built A $18M Business ➜

17. Start a travel agency

Are you a passionate traveler with entrepreneurial skills? Then starting a travel agency can be a great career choice for you.

As a travel agency, you’ll be responsible for linking travelers to providers of all the travel and tourism-related services such as accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, tour guides, local adventure, etc.

Starting an online travel agency is a lot easier than you might think. You’ll need to perform market research, get a few necessary certifications (such as your IATA number), study competition, build a website, and do proper marketing.

To maximize earnings, negotiate discounts from the industry service providers, and charge travelers within the market rate.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 20 case studies

$1,100 — $114,200,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$26,078

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hey! My name is Marissa Daniels, and I am a millennial travel agent! I began Spread Your Wings Travel in February of 2019. Prior to 2019, I wanted an extra source of income just to have an extra cushion. I did mystery shopping, took surveys online, drove for Postmates and DoorDash, worked at a grocery store, anything I could find for extra money. I also did, and still do Brand Ambassador events as well- but those things didn’t fulfill me. I was doing them to get extra money, but it didn’t have a purpose and it wasn’t paying me as much as I wanted, so I stopped it all and just gave it to God. I let Him handle it.

Spread Your Wings Travel offers all-inclusive vacations (most under $1000 per person), cruises, luxury villas, cabins, domestic travel and more! The main thing that people like about my business is that I have a payment plan option. I like to have that option for them because not everyone is able to pay for a vacation upfront.

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How I Started A $2K/Month Side Hustle Selling Vacations ➜

18. Start an affiliate marketing business

Are you looking for a side hustle to pay you a passive income? Affiliate marketing is one of those side hustles that will pay you well over the long term. It is a way to earn money online by promoting other companies’ products and services. You will be paid a commission for each sale you make as an affiliate marketer.

To get started, learn how to find the right product and brand to partner with. For example, you may prefer becoming an affiliate marketer for an eCommerce store, partnering with a manufacturer, and marketing their products for a commission.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 29 case studies

$500 — $500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$77,129

Skills

Design Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

My name is Patrick Hess and I am the creator of Bar Games 101, a website about a wide variety of games to play with your friends and family.

As our library of game-focused content expands, traffic is increasing as well, with over 200K monthly unique visitors and revenue over $4,000 for the month of August.

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How I Built A $3.5K/Month Authority Site With A Full Time Job ➜

19. Become a proofreader

Proofreading business is a service that helps customers review their written work and ensure it is ready for publication. Typically, a proofreader corrects grammatical errors and provides the written piece meets any relevant style guide.

As a proofreader, you can work online, allowing you to choose what time to work.

If you plan to start a professional proofreading business in Vietnam, make sure you possess the following skills:

  • Have an excellent grasp of grammar
  • Ability to correct mistakenly capitalized words
  • Familiarity with the proper use of capitalization
  • Use spell-checkers to flag misspelled words

Proofreading is a great way to enhance content quality. With the increased use of written content marketing to reach a broader market, the demand for professional proofreaders has grown tremendously. Professional proofreaders earn an average of $12/hr. And $30/hr.

Therefore, consider proofreading as a business if you are looking for a great side hustle idea or simply looking for ways to increase your income.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$2,000/month

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi, my name is Lenny Bron, and I am The Blog Proofreader. I’m the annoying grammar police person you’ve always been tired of hearing from every time you use an ellipses incorrectly in a Facebook post you wrote 3 years ago.

I’ve been able to build my business from scratch to consistently make ~$2,000 per month with zero experience in the field, no expenses, and barely any upfront costs.

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How I Added $2,000 To My Monthly Income Proofreading Blog Posts ➜

20. Start a boutique

You may consider opening a boutique if you are passionate about the fashion and textile industry.

A boutique is a shop that sells clothes. Opening a boutique is a dream for entrepreneurs who want to experience the joy and freedom of owning a cash business. Starting a boutique is easy and can be managed by a single individual. In addition, a boutique requires a comparatively smaller capital to start.

To succeed, the boutique owner must coming creativity and passion.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$10,000 — $33,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$100

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Crafty Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business model

E-Commerce

Brick & Mortar

Work from home

Work From Home

Case Study

Hi everyone, my name is Gia, and I am the owner of Boutique Rye. We are a women’s clothing and accessories boutique that is all online!

We have anywhere from clothes that are appropriate for work or clothes that will make you turn heads on a night out on the town. I try and buy clothes with many different styles in mind. I’d like to think that we are a one-stop shop for a diverse group of women!

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How I Grew My Clothing Boutique to $10K/Month in 6 Months ➜

21. Start an online video editing business

Video editors manage camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and special effects to produce the final film or video product. To become an online video editor, you must have media production and communication knowledge and the ability to work with others.

To start a video editing business, you can outsource video editing skills from an experienced professional. Your role will be to pick video footage from the customers and upload them for the video editor to do the magic.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 6 case studies

$2,000 — $208,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$150,075

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Coding Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hey, I am Sabba and I am the co-founder of VEED.IO along with my partner in crime Tim. We are a London-based bootstrapped startup. Our web app, VEED, is a simple online video editing platform that allows users to do a bunch of cool stuff like auto subtitle videos, add video effects, add music, trim, rotate videos and much more all in the browser.

We launched just over a year ago, started charging 4 months ago and as of this interview, we are at $5,300 MRR and are just about profitable (Ramen profitable).

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How We Developed A $6K/Month Online Video Editing Software ➜

22. Start an online advertising agency

An online advertising agency provides business owners with a wide range of marketing services to help them reach targeted customers, and increase their product or service sales.

Services offered by online advertising agencies include creating ads, planning marketing campaigns, deciding the best platforms for reaching the target audience, and analyzing performance to help businesses make strategic marketing and advertising decisions.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 24 case studies

$2,797 — $1,250,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$18,576

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hello, my name is Luis Camacho and I am the founder of Fantôm Agency and also the host of the SaaS AdLab podcast, which is a podcast where I interview SaaS founders to learn more about their story. Fantôm is a digital advertising agency which focuses on helping mid-to-late stage SaaS (software as a service) companies scale through paid advertising channels such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Fantôm focuses entirely on paid advertising, I guess you could say that’s the bread and butter, it’s what I’m great at but it’s also what I’m most passionate about. There were attempts to enter different service offerings but did not have as much fun doing so. Now when clients have the need for other types of marketing, say, email marketing, I point them to one of my trusted partners who are able to execute and over-deliver on such service for them. Currently, Fantôm is making roughly $8,600 per month overhead is only a couple of hundred dollars per month, about $300, which go towards tools and software needed in order to provide the best possible results for clients.

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My Story On Building My Own $8K/Month Digital Advertising Agency ➜

23. Start a real estate business

Are you a qualified architect with a broad range of knowledge in the real estate field? Starting a real estate business can be a profitable venture.

Real estate involves purchasing, selling, managing, or investing in land and buildings.

To become a successful real estate business owner, you must have finely honed visual awareness and a strong understanding of various building materials and structures.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 11 case studies

$5,000 — $1,500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$23,933

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

My name is Cory Lewis, and my company is called T. C. Lewis & Co. We are a real estate investment and management firm operating mainly in the Appalachian mountain region of the Southeastern United States. We are a licensed real estate brokerage in multiple states, and that allows us to identify, project, negotiate, and broker deals for our clients for commercial and investment properties. Following the acquisition, we manage the performance of the investment and/or the improvements to the investment through our Property Management and Construction Divisions. We now represent clients from all over the world investing in the Appalachians.

We now have a small corporate office in downtown Asheville, North Carolina supporting regional offices around the Appalachians. The firm has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America (no. 128), seventh fastest growing real estate company in America, named to the Financial Times inaugural 1000 Fastest Growing Businesses in the Americas list, named Best of Property Management for eight years running, named Community Supporter of the Year, been given the Tennessee Small Business Excellence Award, named Builder of the Year, named One of the 10 Best Brokers in Tennessee, and various other recognitions.

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How I Started A $500K/Month Real Estate Investment Business ➜

24. Become a hospice caregiver

Hospice care is growing rapidly in the USA as the number of people requiring it grows. Hospice care is important for those who are suffering from a terminal illness because it provides both physical and emotional relief from their ailments.

The Hospice Caregiver field is a rapidly expanding service sector within the healthcare industry. Working as a hospice caregiver is a highly rewarding job, with high levels of ongoing education that ensures that you provide the best type of care for your patients.

25. Become a virtual assistant

Virtual assistants support businesses, teams, or individuals by performing administrative tasks remotely. As businesses these days tend to outsource their tasks, the demand for virtual assistants is growing rapidly.

Becoming a virtual assistant is flexible, as you can choose a work schedule and location at your convenience. Many virtual assistants in Vietnam have a dedicated home office where they work in a quiet and distraction-free environment.

To become a virtual assistant, identify a niche you like and undertake any training. Then, figure out how much to charge your customers and create an online presence where you can apply for jobs. As a virtual assistant, you can define your work schedule depending on your availability.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 9 case studies

$1,000 — $850,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$4,289

Time To Revenue

180 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hi, I am Julmar Grace Locsin, and I am the owner and co-founder of Filipino Virtual Assistance by FVA Business Consultancy. FVA offers online and offline training, coaching, consulting, workshops, services, franchising-related virtual assistance, offshoring, outsourcing, and remote work for brands and businesses, here and abroad.

Our very mission is to equip freelancers, empower marketers, and enable businesses. We envision FVA for global digital leadership that will impact the world through digitalization, one life at a time. FVA has three arms, namely FVA Online Academy- have trained 25,000 students from our 31 courses, FVA Services- from training to hiring programs, and FVA Franchising with 16 Coaches assigned from different territories. And we are fifteen in the FVA team, including FVA co-founder Jay Locsin and me.

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On Starting A Business Training Virtual Assistants ➜

26. Start a food startup

Starting a food business can involve opening your own restaurant, bakery, food truck, cake shop, or even starting a business or blog online.

Other kinds of food businesses include manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Food businesses prepare a wide range of foods such as snacks, sweets, and meals to sell directly to consumers and also include cafeterias at workplaces and similar facilities.

If you have a passion for food, starting a food business can be an extremely fun, challenging, and rewarding business venture.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 28 case studies

$2,000 — $61,650,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$969,290

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hello! My name is Mustafa Mannan, co-founder and co-owner of Trini Pepper Sauce by Findlay Food Group llc. Undergrad friends and I started producing two varieties of sauce, mild [also known as “Original”] and hot, five years ago.

Today, the sauce is sold in specialty stores in Raleigh and Washington DC, with the majority of sales coming from our online store front. All in all we are averaging $3000/month in revenue.

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How We Started A Successful Hot Sauce Brand ➜

27. Start a mobile app development business

Mobile app development is the process of creating software applications that run on mobile devices. These apps can be used for a variety of purposes, including games, productivity, and social networking.

Starting a mobile app development business is a great way to enter the world of software development. This type of company is growing in popularity as businesses are looking for ways to reach their customers through mobile apps.

To start a mobile app development company, you need to have strong technical skills and be able to develop high-quality software. You should also have a good understanding of how to market and sell mobile apps

How Much Can You Make?

View all 19 case studies

$7,500 — $2,333,333/month

Average Initial Investment

$191,806

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Coding Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi! 👋 My name is Tim Bornholdt, and I’m a co-founder of The Jed Mahonis Group. We are a custom iOS and Android app development consultancy, and we specialize in building native mobile app solutions for businesses of all sizes.

We’ve grown at a steady pace over the past eight years. We currently work with several large and small organizations including Great Clips, Profile by Sanford Health, Green Mill, and the USA CUP. My business partner and I started the company right out of college by investing $250 each and have since turned it into a nearly seven-figure a year agency.

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How We Started A $82K/Month Custom iOS And Android Apps Development A… ➜

28. Start a content writing company

Content writing involves writing, editing, and publishing content in a digital format. Examples of content include a blog post, product description, and podcast script—eBooks, press releases, or landing page content.

Becoming a content writer allows you to work as your boss. Therefore, you choose whatever working schedule suits you and take a manageable workload. Moreover, content writing helps you develop essential skills you may not obtain from regular writing.

Content writing is a highly-on-demand service, as companies compete for the online audience who often begin their shopping journey by searching for relevant and educative content online. Therefore, a content writing company is an excellent source of passive income.

To start a content writing company in Vietnam, research the market and choose a suitable niche. Sketch a proper business plan and create a website. Hire a pool of talented writers and leverage modern technology to streamline operations.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 29 case studies

$1,600 — $250,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$5,948

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business model

Subscriptions

Advertising

Case Study

Hi! My name’s Dani, founder of Scribly.io – you can’t see me but I’m waving at you 👋

Last month Scribly.io topped $14K monthly revenue. That was a really big moment for me, and a bit of a turning point. What started out as a ‘let’s try and see’ project has now become my full-time job with ambitious growth plans 🙌.

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How Dani Mancini Transformed Her Freelance Gigs Into A SaaS Business ➜

29. Start a health care training business

Health care training businesses provide a wide range of training programs to healthcare workers. They offer guidance on career preparation and assist workers in learning new skills to gain employment stability. The basic goal of healthcare training is to improve the performance of the employee and give the employer a trained and compassionate professional.

The health and wellness industry is growing rapidly especially after the global pandemic. There is never a shortage of challenges for the healthcare workers. Hence, continuous education is highly essential in health care sectors where there is high demand and growth in terms of new medical & technological advancement. Hence starting a health care training business can be highly profitable.

To start a healthcare training facility, you do not necessarily require a location, it can be set up virtually with proper planning, exposure, and advertisements, you can attract many customers. The customers may range from hospitals, medical schools, managed care companies, and national medical specialty societies.

There are several courses available online to learn how to deliver healthcare training. An ideal healthcare trainer should be excel in people management and should be able to plan, execute and manage to deliver training programs to a large group of participants. The average Healthcare Trainer’s salary is $45,000.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$15,000/month

Time To Revenue

360 days

Skills

Coaching Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

My name is Kyle Golding, I am a co-founder and CMO of VORTTX Training and Testing SaaS virtual emergency response training system for long-term healthcare facilities. I co-founded VORTTX Training and Testing in 2016.

After nearly a year in development, the adoption rate of VORTTX from the public launch to the end of the first 12 months was over 500% and still growing.

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How We Built And Launched A Health Care Training Platform ➜

30. Start a tutoring or education business

When students have problems with their schoolwork, they turn to tutors for help.

Being a tutor awakens your entrepreneurial skills. Being your own boss allows you to set your own schedule and be more independent. You’ll create lasting relationships with students and their parents. Last but not least: you get paid well!

How Much Can You Make?

View all 12 case studies

$1,700 — $500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$141,900

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business model

Brick & Mortar

Case Study

Hello! My name is Samuel Colvin, and I am the Co-founder of TutorCruncher. We are a Tutor Management Software company who enjoy helping agency owners worldwide run their business more efficiently.

We pride ourselves on providing premium tools to all agencies regardless of size or location. Our team is also very dedicated to making owning a tutoring business accessible to all. Whether we are sharing simple tips with a small business just starting or discussing custom software building with a corporation, our team will always give 100%!

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We Built A $1.2M/Year App For Tutors ➜

31. Start a mobile photography

Want to start your own photography business? You’re not alone. With the rise of social media and photo-sharing, blogging, and online retailing, it’s never been easier to start making money behind your camera.

There are photographers shooting weddings, creating images for ad campaigns, freelancing for magazines, touring the world, taking photographs of destinations — the list is endless!

To start mobile photography in Vietnam, research the target audience and determine which specialization area is more lucrative. Invest in high-quality, professional cameras, lenses, and a computer with professional software photo-editing software.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 7 case studies

$2,000 — $500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$24,583

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hi! My name is Tsour Lee Adato and I am the founder of Pro Photo Studio. I started my product photography business over 5 years ago while living in New York. Pro Photo Studio specializes in high-end commercial photography and also caters to the average eCommerce online seller who sells on platforms like Amazon and Etsy.

The company began realizing a profit very quickly, in the first quarter after opening and year over year profits have increased while the cost of customer acquisition has decreased. Currently, the company makes approximately $350k per year and is on its way to becoming a 7 figure business.

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How I Started A Commercial Product Photography Business ➜

32. Start a freelancer platform

Freelancer platform is a place where people come with skills and services to offer and people come who need those skills and services. So we can say freelancer platforms are a marketplace for sellers and buyers of services and skills.

The freelancing industry is growing rapidly and it’s becoming a popular career option for people who are “non-traditional” employees. The global Freelance Platforms market size is expected to reach $6.7B by the year 2025. While working on a full-time job, freelancers simultaneously work on a freelance career. The platforms available online help them to increase their business by attracting new clients.

With all of the businesses looking for help on their websites, it would be a good idea to start a freelancer platform. Freelance platforms do well because people have jobs that need to be done and businesses have the resources to pay for the job at hand.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 9 case studies

$3,000 — $5,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$83,738

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Case Study

Hello! I’m one of the co-founders of CloudDevs. We started this company in 2019 with a mission to change things around in the tech talent-hiring industry. We launched for sales in March of 2020, right before the initial lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

We are proud to say that within our first year of sales, we reached 1 Million USD in GMV, and we are aiming higher this year.

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We Bootstrapped A Tech Talent Platform To $1.2M Sales In Our First Year ➜

33. Start a language learning app

Language learning apps use different activities and methods to assist users to expand their vocabulary and develop correct linguistic skills and general communication skills.
The demand for global language learning apps has recorded a massive rise in the past decade and is expected to rise beyond $21.2 in the next few years.

Therefore, if you love linguistics or you have a passion for building apps that teach people a new language, then the language app business idea is worth diving into.

Here are basic steps to guide you through the journey of building a language learning app:

  • Come up with an application concept
  • Make a unique business analysis
  • Define the feature set and make the requirements list
  • Choose the technology stack based on the platform
  • Develop the application design
  • Create the content
  • Develop full application version or MVP of your choice
  • User testing
  • Market and advertise the application

From the ideation stage to the final stage of your app development, focus on ensuring that your language learning application will have the following features:

  • Gamification to encourage learners and bring on the competition
  • Break down the courses into small chunks
  • Provides learners with timely and relevant tips
  • Variety of content and activities
  • User-friendly design and interface
  • Create a users’ community so they can interact and share tips
  • Ensure a simple sign-in
  • Regular assessment to test and score learner’s progress

Examples of language learning apps include Duolingo, Memrise, and LinguaLift.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 3 case studies

$9,000 — $13,500,000/month

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Coding Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

I’m Alex, the co-founder and CEO of Gikken /’gɪk ən/. We made a few apps and browser extensions used by 800,000 people every month. We’re (yet) small, profitable, and based in Europe’s most interesting city—Berlin, Germany.

We’re making around $18,000 a month with it being higher in school months and lower during the summer months. You may ask, “Why so little if you have so many users?” and that’d be a totally valid question that I’m also asking myself. Monetizing our existing user base better is our top 1 priority for the next year.

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How We Started A $18K/Month App And Browser Extensions Development Bu… ➜

34. Become a mobile personal trainer

Do you love helping people through their fitness journey? If you want a great side hustle to earn extra income, consider becoming a personal trainer.

The fitness trainer side hustle can be an adamant industry to earn good money. However, once you develop a reputation as a good trainer, you can get more clients through referrals. You need to register for the certification course to start offering personal trainer services in Vietnam.

To attract your first clients, consider online advertising, and seek referrals from every customer.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 6 case studies

$600 — $8,333,333/month

Average Initial Investment

$75,005

Time To Revenue

240 days

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 4 hours/week

Skills

Coaching Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Teaching

Interests

Outdoors

Work

Sports

Fitness

Health

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hey everyone! I am Chris and in March 2011 I started Live Fit. Live Fit is a personal training company that was created to change the standards in the personal training industry. Early on I focused on building a company that is not only based on results, as most fitness companies are, but that is also focused very heavily on relationships. Relationships create trust, trust creates buy-in, and buy-in leads to the accountability and dedication it takes to get results.

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How I Started A $60K/Month Personal Training Company ➜

35. Start a tech blog

A tech blog is a website that covers the latest news and developments in the technology industry. A tech blog typically covers topics such as new products, startups, and industry news.

To start a tech blog, you will need strong writing skills and experience in the technology industry. You should also have a good understanding of the latest trends in technology.

The success of your writing is going to be long-term, but if you do it right now there’s the potential for handsome profits! You can start a tech blog and make $37,073 per year.

Starting a tech blog is a great way to share your knowledge of the latest technology trends with the world. This type of business is growing in popularity as people are looking for ways to keep up with the latest news and developments in the tech industry.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$200 — $25,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$225

Time To Revenue

180 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Design Skills

Coding Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Advertising

Case Study

Hey guys! My name is Josh Summers and I’m the founder of All Things Secured, a personal security and privacy brand that produces tutorials and educational content online. I started the company about 5 years ago while living in a sensitive part of China where the internet was highly censored and my activities were closely monitored, but have since moved to a more comfortable location in Thailand.

This past year, we crossed the 100,000 subscriber mark on YouTube and have continued to grow our content through email, live workshops, and other social media channels.

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My Security YouTube Channel Hit 100K Subscribers & Makes $25K/Month ➜

36. Start a blog

In recent years, blogging has become a highly sought-after & lucrative Business. This location-independent business is a creative outlet to reach a broader audience and even work at any time. According to Optinmonster’s list of blogging statistics and facts:

  • Blogs have been rated as the 5th most trustworthy source of gathering online information.
  • 77% of internet users read blogs.
  • Each month, approximately 409 million people view more than 20 billion pages.

Originally blogging started as an online journal, but today it is a highly profitable career option. Many people are choosing blogging as their full-time career and are earning their bread and butter from this profession.

If you want to start blogging as a side hustle or as a full-time profession, choose a niche you will enjoy writing about and have a content strategy ready. Then, create a mailing list, and decide on a good blog posting routine to keep your audience engaged.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 46 case studies

$200 — $160,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$2,687

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 5 hours/week

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Creativity

Interests

Books

Work

Case Study

Hey! We are Kelan and Brittany Kline the founders and co-owners of the popular personal finance blog The Savvy Couple.

We are currently on pace to make over $250,000 this year alone with our personal finance blog!

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How This 28-Year-Old Couple Quit Their Jobs And Make $20K/Month Runni… ➜

37. Become a software developer

A software developer is a person who creates computer programs. They design, test, and oversee the creation of software for a variety of purposes including businesses, personal use, or social networking.

If you have strong technical skills and experience in programming, you can start a software development business. You should also have a good understanding of how the software works.

The average salary for software developers is $110,140. The best-paid 25 percent earn an annual income of up to 140K dollars while the lowest-paid workers make just under 84K dollars.

The recent trends in software development are moving towards mobile apps and cloud-based solutions. Businesses are providing a variety of programming languages and tools to create software that meets the client’s needs.

Starting a software development company is the perfect way to explore in this exciting industry. This type of business is growing in popularity as businesses are looking for ways to offer their customers a convenient way to access their data and applications.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 30 case studies

$4,000 — $465,583,333/month

Average Initial Investment

$327,675

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Coding Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi all, my name is Max Rice, and I’m the co-founder and CEO of SkyVerge, where we build software tools that help over 100,000 eCommerce brands manage and grow their online stores. Our customers are mostly small to medium-sized businesses in all kinds of verticals.

My co-founder Justin Stern and I started SkyVerge in 2013 and we’re a globally distributed team of over 30 people, with revenue of $350,000 per month.

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How We Started A $350K/Month Business Developing Software Tools For E… ➜

38. Start a language translation service

Language translation services bridge the linguistic barriers, helping businesses reach a wider audience outside of a single language. A language translation job is an opportunity to cover a wide range of topics and meet people from different cultures.

To become a language translator in Vietnam, master a second language and earn some experience so you become fluent in the second language.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 3 case studies

$40,000 — $550,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$635,000

Time To Revenue

180 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

Hello, my name is Cédric Sigoire and I am the owner of the DEMAN Translations group.

We will reach more than 6 million euros in the year 2021 and my target for 2022 is 10 million euros!

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Buying A Translation Company And Growing It To $4M/Year ➜

39. Start a digital marketing business

Digital marketing businesses serve local and international companies to expand their reach and grow revenue. A top reason digital marketing is so exciting is that the field is constantly evolving and is easy to learn.

If you plan to start a digital marketing business in Vietnam, educate yourself and understand how digital marketing agencies work. Then, focus on building your digital skills and advancing your career through online digital marketing courses.

To stand out, find a digital marketing niche and focus on the audience interested in your services.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 49 case studies

$2,000 — $6,660,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$67,678

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Design Skills

Coding Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business model

Consulting

Subscriptions

Case Study

Hello, My name is Hasan, the founder of H-educate, H-supertools, and some other websites and services. I began working on H-supertools 2 years ago and launched it four months afterward.

Today, we have more than 80K Registered Users on the platform and more than 300K Visits each month, which, in a sense, is a high achievement for a new platform that took less than two years to build.

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I Built A SEO Tool That’s Completely Free For Users [From Lebanon] ➜

40. Start a daycare

Daycares provide educational, medical, and social services for the children of working parents either during school hours or when the parents are out of the home for an extended period of time. This can be a lucrative enterprise if you start a daycare in an area where it is needed.

As the growth of families has become dependent on two incomes, the need for quality daycare has skyrocketed. Starting a daycare business in Vietnam is challenging but rewarding. You will face many challenges but can overcome them as long as you are ready to make the sacrifices required.

41. Start a web design & online marketing business

If you know about website design and marketing concepts then starting your own web design and online marketing business could be the perfect opportunity for you to do so.

The online marketing industry is the second largest industry in the United States and continues to grow. The online marketing industry is massive. It is estimated to grow by 30% annually, reaching $400B in the next four years.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 18 case studies

$3,000 — $800,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$15,080

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hey there! I’m Shannon Mattern and I’ve helped over 15,000 new online business owners learn how to build their websites and market themselves online (even if they’re not a techie and are starting from zero).

And every month on my podcast I break down exactly how much money I make, how I make it and what my expenses are – because I believe it’s important to show the whole picture of what the opportunities and the costs are to run an online business!

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How I Started A $10K/Month Business Selling DIY Web Design And Market… ➜

42. Start a hotels business

If you are considering starting a hotel, then it is time to implement your plan. There are five key elements to understand if you want to succeed in this industry: location, size, budget, experience, and market demand.

Here are some tips to consider before forming a hotel:

  • Name your business
  • Decide on a marketing strategy
  • Start by renting out a room in your home.
  • Hire a business capital broker
  • Try Airbnb
  • Make a marketing plan
  • Offer complementary services

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$15,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$250,500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi! I am Ezinne Iroanya-Adeoye, founder and CEO of SKNMUSE! SKNMUSE is a premium beauty brand dedicated to elevating the beauty experience for Black Women. We currently make Body-Care products, rich textures of creams and oils that cater to your soul’s vessel with a candle line to serenade your senses. Our cuticle oil is rated to10 by ELLE USA, however, our Devine Body Oil is the true showstopper.

As a new brand, one of our main priorities is building and maintaining a strong community, so customer retention is extremely important for us. We currently have a 40% customer retention rate with a 169% increase in revenue! Last year we made less than $35,000 in total revenue. This year we made $30,000 in our first quarter alone.

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I Created A $120K/Year Skincare Brand For Black Women Recommended By … ➜

43. Start a restaurant

If you love cooking and are passionate about entrepreneurship, starting a restaurant can be a fun and lucrative business.

To get started, choose a great location, and hire an excellent support team. You will need a chef to inspect the food and line cooks, waiters, and waitresses to serve the customers. No matter the restaurant type, you need great culinary and business skills to make your dream come true.

If you plan to open a restaurant in Vietnam, gain insight from consumer preferences and focus on serving modern consumers what they need.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 6 case studies

$5,000 — $61,650,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$57,500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi, I’m Andrei Calinescu and I am the Founder and CEO of One Life Meals.

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Starting A $1.5M Healthy Meals Delivery Business ➜

44. Start a stationery business

A stationery business sells stationery products such as paper goods, notebooks, greeting cards, and envelopes.

The best part about starting a stationery business is that it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to get started.

Since there are so many different types of products available in this industry, there are endless opportunities for creativity, customization, and expansion.

You could even start out small by selling your products on Etsy or eBay before opening up an actual storefront.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 16 case studies

$200 — $1,000,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$5,540

Time To Revenue

300 days

Case Study

Hi, I’m Jess. I’m 34 years old from Tasmania, Australia. I started Chasing Planner Peace back in 2015 when I was pregnant with my third child. Originally we were based on Etsy and only sold planner inserts, however, we’ve now turned into a one-stop planner shop that caters to seasoned “planner addicts” who want to add to their planners, and also planner newbies who love the fact our shop is the only store in Australia you can custom build your own ring planner style planner.

Over the past few years, we’ve really expanded our range to not only offer planners and inserts, but also planner dashboards (beautiful cover pages), dividers, notepads, stationery items and more. We also recently started our subscription box service where every two months customers can receive a “Planner Peace Box” which is full of planner and self-care goodies. We have so many more plans for new products in 2020.

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How I Started A $12K/Month Selling Productivity Planners Online ➜

45. Start a stock video business

Stock video is pre-filmed footage that can be purchased and used in various projects and films. Like stock photos, copyrighted stock videos cannot be used without permission and licensing from the rightful owner.

Businesses and filmmakers use licensed stock footage as they save money and hours, they would need to create original footage. Starting a stock video suitable for use in commercials and entertainment can be a great venture.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$10,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$25,150

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

I’m Eduard Stinga, founder of VideoPlasty, a platform for stock animation and GIF images.

Since we launched, more than 600,000 people have visited our platform over the years, with 2020 being our best year so far, the year we finally cleared the first legendary milestone for any startup, registering our first six-figure year with a little over $100k in revenue. And we’re just getting started!

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I Built A $120K/Year Stock Animation And GIF Images Side Hustle ➜

46. Start a restaurant

If you love cooking and are passionate about entrepreneurship, starting a restaurant can be a fun and lucrative business.

To get started, choose a great location, and hire an excellent support team. You will need a chef to inspect the food and line cooks, waiters, and waitresses to serve the customers. No matter the restaurant type, you need great culinary and business skills to make your dream come true.

If you plan to open a restaurant in Vietnam, gain insight from consumer preferences and focus on serving modern consumers what they need.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 6 case studies

$5,000 — $61,650,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$57,500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Hi, I’m Andrei Calinescu and I am the Founder and CEO of One Life Meals.

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Starting A $1.5M Healthy Meals Delivery Business ➜

47. Start a social media management business

Similar to virtual assistants, social media managers offer various services, including but not limited to:

  • Developing a marketing strategy based on clients’ goals
  • Setting up social media accounts
  • Posting on behalf of their clients
  • Coming up with strategies for increasing client’s social media following
  • Marketing analysis.

To become a social media manager, know the various platforms and understand how they work so you can develop strategies that help clients reach their goals.

The beauty of working as a social media manager is that you can define your work schedule and choose what niches to work on.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$15,000 — $166,667/month

Average Initial Investment

$3

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

I’m Amanda Shepherd, the owner and lead mentor at the Social Media Manager Society. Aside from social media consulting to businesses in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, I created a program to teach other women how to run successful social media businesses so they can have the time and financial freedom they’ve always wanted!

I quit my 9-5 and in one year made almost $100,000 working an average of four hours per day – and still growing!

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How I Started A $7.5K/Month Social Media Consulting And Training Busi… ➜

48. Start an email marketing business

Email marketing is a popular and effective way for businesses to reach their target audience and promote their products or services.

With the rise of the internet and the increasing use of email as a communication tool, starting an email marketing business can be a lucrative and rewarding venture.

An email marketing business involves creating and sending marketing emails to a list of subscribers. The emails can be newsletters, promotional messages, or other types of content designed to engage and convert the recipient into a customer. The business owner is responsible for building and maintaining the email list, creating the content, and sending the emails using specialized software.

To start an email marketing business, you must have a strong understanding of marketing principles and a good grasp of best practices. This includes creating compelling subject lines, segmenting your email list, and analyzing your campaigns’ results. You will also need to be proficient in email marketing software like Mailchimp or Constant Contact.

To run a successful email marketing business, you must clearly understand your target audience and what they are interested in. This will help you create relevant and engaging content that resonates with your subscribers and encourages them to take action. A solid call to action in your emails is crucial, whether it’s visiting your website, making a purchase, or signing up for a newsletter.
Starting an email marketing business requires marketing skills, expertise, and a willingness to learn and improve continuously. The right strategies and tools can be a rewarding and successful way to reach your target audience and grow your business.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 14 case studies

$1,500 — $8,333,333/month

Average Initial Investment

$10,628

Time To Revenue

90 days

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Design Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Business model

Consulting

Subscriptions

Case Study

Hello, my name is Chase Dimond and I am the Co-Founder of Boundless Labs. We are an email marketing agency that specializes in working with eCommerce brands. We currently work with 30 eCommerce brands that do anywhere from 6 to 8 figures in annual revenue.

We ended up bringing on our first full-time employee in Q3 of 2019 and started onboarding clients again. For the second half of 2019, our business grew by ~$12K per month and we’re now making ~$90K per month. We just recently hired our second full-time employee and anticipate we’ll be at $100K per month in revenue by the end of January 2020.

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How I Started A $55K/Month Email Marketing Agency Specialized in Ecom… ➜

49. Start a handmade paper goods business

The handmade paper goods market is growing globally due to the increase in environmental consciousness among people. The gift of handmade is a tradition with a long history. According to data collected by the US Census Bureau, each year the number of handmade goods made by individuals in the USA rises by 3%. Handmade paper goods are not an exception.

The handmade paper goods market size is expected to reach $7.3B by 2020. The business of crafting paper goods was largely untouched until the start of Etsy, which has since grown into an international curated marketplace. Those who could craft unique and innovative pieces landed themselves a successful eCommerce store, living off of bare-bones websites and making their creations available to customers far and wide.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$1,100/month

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Brick & Mortar

E-Commerce

Case Study

Hi there! My name is Abigail Butler and I am the designer, maker and owner of Chirps & Cricket Design Studio. Chirps & Cricket is a small, Denver, Colorado-based design studio specializing in graphic design services, custom illustration, handcrafted paper goods and bespoke invitations.

Illustration, design and packaging for The Patient Zeros ‘Born Again’ EP. The band requested a hand-drawn illustration with a psychedelic feel.

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Leaving My Corporate Career To Start My Own Design Business ➜

50. Start a youtube channel

For anyone looking to start a successful YouTube channel, there are plenty of YouTube channel success stories that can be used as inspiration and encouragement. In addition, YouTube has an established monetization system and boasts incredible popularity, making it a potential platform for revenue generation.

In this article, we’ll look at different approaches you can use to help promote your channel and grow your viewers. While there’s no quick and easy way to success, you can take these tips to build your own YouTube Channel Success story. If you love content creation, you can capitalize on YouTube’s popularity to earn extra income.

If you want to join the Youtube partner program to monetize your channel, you will need to reach a minimum of 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 20 case studies

$800 — $4,500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$8,757

Time Commitment Per Week

Min. 5 hours/week

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Coaching Skills

Crafty Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Design Skills

Coding Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Language

Planning

Handy

Marketing

People Skills

Creativity

Attention To Detail

Teaching

Time Management

Interests

Travel

Outdoors

Music

Books

Work

Movies

Sales

Art

Food

Dogs

Design

Business

Sports

Fitness

Crypto

Health

Finance

Case Study

I am Chhavi, the founder and owner of the blog and YouTube channel Mrs Daaku Studio along with my husband Amit.

Our blog, YouTube channel, and products are designed to help you achieve what we have (…and, more).

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How This Couple Makes $5K/Month Generating Content About Ways To Make… ➜

51. Start a grocery store

A grocery store sells a wide variety of food products, fresh or packaged, and other household & personal care items. The grocery store industry is the largest retail channel that makes $682 billion in the United States.

To start a basic grocery store, you can expect to spend a minimum of $50,000. Ideally, the bigger expense would be the rent, equipment, labor cost, cash registers/POS systems, and software. Some of these are recurring monthly fees. However, the location, size of the store, competitors, and local customers will significantly impact the business. A new grocer should sell more items for a lower price to make a more significant profit.

A new grocer can also save costs by buying the items from local distributors. The distributor is the middleman between the manufacturer and the grocery store selling it. Once the store cost and location are decided, the next step is to obtain a seller license. In most states, a grocer’s license is required to run a grocery store.

Thus an average grocery store has a profit margin of 3% to 5%. The profit rates depend on the store’s location, size, and popularity. On average, a small to medium grocery store can make a profit of up to $300,000 annually if all the profit factors are considered.

Another way to make your business more profitable is to diversify your store and add amenities like a coffee shop or stocking up the front of the store with magazines, batteries, etc., as these items can cross a margin of up to 70%. As a rule of thumb, offering lower prices on higher purchases will ultimately win more customers and increase profitability.

52. Start an online retail store

Starting an online retail store is straightforward. All you need is a computer, a domain, and a web hosting service. Then, determine a niche for your online store, and conduct product research before listing products.

You can start your online store based on a drop shipping business model or list your self-made products in your online store.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 5 case studies

$5,000 — $62,500,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$37,447

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hagan makes ski mountaineering gear—exclusively. We focus without distraction on alpine ski touring. We don’t make downhill skis, clothing, hiking boots, or running shoes.

Our focus on high-performance ski mountaineering gear is recognized and appreciated by devoted backcountry skiers and has 50% annual growth in recent years. Hagan is Pure Ski Mountaineering.

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How I Started An Online Store Selling Backcountry Skis ➜

53. Start a healthy food processing business

With the growing preference for healthy and functional food, starting a healthy food processing plant can be rewarding.

The advancements in the food processing industry, innovation in processing technology, and continuous growth in demand for processed food are some excellent reasons to consider opening a healthy food processing business.

To start a healthy food processing plant, find out a market gap, and research the demand. Understand customers changing tastes and focus on offering the best throughout.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$52,944/month

Average Initial Investment

$30,000

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

I’m an elite ultramarathon runner, the world’s best wolf-dog dad, and the founder of Bluebird Provisions Bone Broth, North America’s fastest-growing bone broth brand.

Now we’re doing 49,000 per month and growing 50% year over year. Our customers are active individuals aged 30-60 who are looking for natural ways to get better skin, and gut health and improve joint pain. We’ve increased our customer base by 5000% since we started.

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How I Healed My Injury With Bone Broth And Bootstrapped A $540K/Year … ➜

54. Start a business support services

How Much Can You Make?

View all 2 case studies

$6,800 — $250,000/month

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hutch, founded by Fearless in 2019, is an intensive 24‑month program located in Baltimore, MD that provides minority and women entrepreneurs with a blueprint for building successful and impactful government digital services firms. The program equips businesses with the tools, mentorship, and peer-to-peer support they need to thrive in the world of government contracting.

To date, Hutch has 9 graduates, 11 company founders in our current 2 cohorts, and 20 companies total within our portfolio. Hutch is the only company of its kind led by industry experts with years of experience in digital transformation and government services.

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We Created An $80K/Year Incubation Program To Help Minorities And Wom… ➜

55. Start an influencer reporting tool business

The influencer reporting tool is a great way to see which influencers are performing well right now. You can also look at the share of voice and performance over time. Find out what other people are saying about them on social media and get an overall view of the influencer’s results.

Influencer reporting is an important part of any modern company’s marketing strategy and it shouldn’t be a struggle to find the information you want.

Starting an influencer reporting tool business might sound risky, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re competing in a crowded market with billions of dollars at stake and high barriers to entry, having a formal business plan is a great way to start off on the right foot.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$13,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$307,500

Time To Revenue

360 days

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Case Study

My name is Bruno Bornsztein – I’m a web developer and entrepreneur. I started InfluenceKit to help content creators prove their value and make more money. The tool makes it easy to generate accurate, always-updated reports so influencers can show brands the real value of the sponsored content they’re creating.

My co-founder, Chris Tuttle, showing some new users how InfluenceKit works

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How We Developed A $8.5K/Month Reporting Tool For Influencers ➜

56. Start an auto repair business

Many people just love to tinker with, fix and repair cars. This is an all-consuming hobby for some people. They like to take things apart and figure out how things work. The process of fixing and repairing cars is almost therapeutic for them.

An auto repair business is a rewarding way to make extra money or build an entire business.

You can do it in the comforts of your own home, working around your schedule and getting paid handsomely for it. The United States automotive service market is expected to reach $75B by 2026.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$415,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$200,000

Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

My name is Johnny Van, I am the President and Owner of Finish Line Towing & Auto Repair. I have always been interested in cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles… you name it. My father was a major contributor to my love for automobiles, he started a towing company when I was a child. He always had about 2 or 3 trucks while working a full-time job also and he did this for around 25 years.

FLT does around $5,000,000 in sales a year between all our services and we are focusing on growing to other markets in Wisconsin and soon Illinois.

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I Quit My Full-Time Job & Launched A $5M/Year Towing & Auto Repair Bu… ➜

57. Start a bakery

Everyone loves baked goods, be it sweet items like cakes, muffins, and cookies or savory baked food like pizzas, buns, bread, and puff pastry. Baking takes a lot of effort and patience, which is why many people buy baked items from stores or restaurants instead of baking them at home.

Starting a bakery can be a rewarding business opportunity if you have a passion for baking. If you plan to start a bakery, consider that happy customers often become repeat customers. Therefore, always focus on quality and work on customer satisfaction.

To start a bakery in Vietnam, pick an ideal format. Some options include:

  • Counter-style bakery
  • A hybrid bakery with a cafe,
  • Food truck with a bakery
  • Home bakery.

Write a suitable business plan and choose the correct location.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 3 case studies

$3,750 — $25,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$3,642

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Case Study

Bonjour! My name is Anthony Rosemond. I’m a Parisian chef & founder of Pastreez, an online French bakery.

We’ve sold over 1 million macarons to this date, with only a team of two.

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How This Couple Left France To Build Their “American Dream:” A Six-Fi… ➜

58. Start a recruiting agency

The global online recruitment market size was $29B in 2019 and is projected to reach $43B by 2027.

The best way to assess the success of a Recruiting Agency is to review what their clients say about them and the results achieved for those clients.

As a recruiter, you dream of landing your first client, but once you do, you realize it’s only the start of what you hope will be a successful business. Have you ever wondered how to start a recruiting agency business? There’s so much you can learn from books, but nothing beats getting real-world experience.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 10 case studies

$100 — $320,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$159,374

Time To Revenue

300 days

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Business model

Consulting

Case Study

My name is Sharon Koifman, and I am the president of DistantJob. DistantJob is a unique recruitment agency that specializes in finding remote employees. That means we go all over the world to find outstanding talent who works remotely for our clients.

Our unique approach and model, combined with a commitment to great customer support, has done well for us: we have 3 million dollars in revenue.

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How I Started A $3M/Year Remote Worker Recruitment Agency ➜

59. Start a perfume making business

Perfume making is not only fun but also a lucrative endeavor.

According to a market report, the global perfume market will reach over 440.91 billion in the next few years. The global perfume market is gaining traction owing to the rising trend of personal grooming and the increasing demand for youth-oriented exotic fragrances.

Therefore, starting a perfume-making business in 2023 can be a great business venture.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$19,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$2,000

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

Hi, my name is Rafael Hernandez and I am the founder of Alfred Lane. I have a line of personal and home fragrances handcrafted in small batches out of our Miami studio. I began selling solid colognes initially as an alternative to spray colognes and released three fragrances.

The business generates $19k a month in revenue. In 2020, the company had its best year ever. I opened a production studio where we make everything and hired a studio assistant all within the last 5 months. It’s been more than 8 years since I started and the journey has been a wild one.

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How I Started A $19K/Month Personal And Home Fragrances Brand ➜

60. Start a bicycle repair service

Heightened interest in environmental conservation and the surge in exercise have contributed to increasing cycling. More people prefer cycling to work over using public and private vehicles.

As the use of bikes becomes more popular, the demand for bike repair is getting higher. People will take their bikes to a repair service for a regular tune-up and keep the bicycles safe and steady throughout.

Thus, if you are mechanically inclined and are interested in cycling, you can earn good profits from a bicycle repair service. To start, you can open a workshop in your home or serve people door-to-door.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$300,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$30,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

Hello! My name is Stephan Aarstol. I’m the CEO of Tower Electric Bikes.

In October of 2019, Tower was named one of the “Top 20 Shark Tank Products of All Time” in USA Today. We’ve done over $36 million in sales since getting a $150,000 investment from Mark Cuban in 2012.

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How I Partnered With Mark Cuban To Start A $250K/Month Company Sellin… ➜

61. Start a dry cleaners business

Dry cleaning is a business that takes clothing, linens, and other fabrics and cleans them with no water. The dry cleaning process uses chemicals to clean the fabric and make it look new again. This process can remove stains, soil, and odors from your clothes.

People will always need their clothes washed so that this business model can succeed. Starting a dry cleaning business is a great way to enter the industry.

To maximize profitability, offer multiple services beyond the typical dry cleaning like wash and fold service.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$26,500/month

Average Initial Investment

$80,000

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

Hello! My name is Nishant Tripathi, and I founded Dhobilite, a premium online dry cleaning, and laundry service. I started this company in 2011 with a vision to pioneer laundry service in India.

We started operations in the year 2011. Over the years, we experimented with and developed our business model and software. In 2015, we disrupted the laundry market and became India’s first app-based, on-demand laundry service provider. We have expanded into more than 15 cities in the last two years and have around 20+ stores today. In addition, we have 30 plus franchises. We also have factories in Gurgaon, Noida, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Faridabad.

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I Built A $318K/Year Business By Digitalizing The Laundry Industry ➜

62. Become a florist

Floral designers arrange live, dried, and silk flowers for decorative displays. Florists also help customers select flowers, containers, ribbons, and other accessories.
Florist services can be fun and highly profitable. However, a florist must be creative and ready to work hard to see the business flourish.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$9,600/month

Average Initial Investment

$250

Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Writing & Research Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

63. Start a car washing and detailing business

The carwash business is already a multi-billion-dollar industry with room for growth.

With the number of vehicles per household increasing daily, starting a car wash and detailing business could be a profitable idea.

If you have a piece of vacant land in the right location, you can get into the carwash business. You can set up an in-bay automatic carwash, self-washing carwash, touch-free carwash, or a wide range of other options.

How Much Can You Make?

View all 1 case studies

$6,000/month

Average Initial Investment

$500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

My name is Josh Belk and I’m the founder of Belk Mobile Detailing. Belk Mobile Detailing is a mobile automotive detailing business in Springfield, Missouri. We come directly to our customer’s homes to make their vehicles look new again. I’m currently a co-owner in the business, with the other owner being my brother Austin.

We have four main types of customers that use our services: professionals, business owners, busy moms, and people looking to sell their vehicles. Our business has been generating an average of $8,000 over the past 12 months and detailing 60-80 vehicles per month.

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How We Started Our $96K/Year Mobile Auto Detailing Business ➜

How Much Can You Make?

View all 4 case studies

$40,000 — $475,000,000/month

Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Case Study

Hello, my name is Brad Munro and I am the founder of Boomerangz Interchangeable Thongs… or Flip-Flops or Sandals or Jandals or whatever you call them!

Fast forward a few years and our Boomerangz Thongs are stocked in over 40 independent surf and streetwear stores around Australia plus some of Australia’s best known retail giants such as City Beach, and now Boomerangz Footwear is also available in the USA, Canada, The Caribbean, India and the U.K.

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How I Built A $300K/Year Online Flip Flop Shop ➜

65. Start a taxi cab business

If you are an experienced driver and know your city well, starting a taxi cab business can be a very lucrative side hustle.

Here are the steps on how to start a taxi cab business.

  • Secure your business licenses
  • Secure financing and purchasing equipment
  • Purchase a commercial insurance

How Much Can You Make?

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$250,000/month

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Design Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

My name is Albert Williams. I am the President and CEO of The Best Deal Group of Companies. located in the Boogie Down Bronx. Best Deal is a transportation company, who specializes in local community transportation, Corporate Transportation as well as Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT).

Below is a picture of our cars gathered to pick up 30+ passengers for one of corporate accounts

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How I Built A $3.5M/Year Taxi Company Competing With Uber & Lyft ➜

66. Start a baby clothes business

How Much Can You Make?

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$60,000 — $500,000/month

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Customer Service Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Case Study

Hello, I am Charles Carette, CEO & Co-founder of Bambox. We developed the first monthly subscription-based ecommerce for baby essentials combined with a virtual assistant to guide new parents throughout their baby’s first 3 years. We operate in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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How We Grew Our Baby Subscription Box To $60K MRR ➜

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