The most reliable and profitable business. TOP of the most successful business projects in the world. Profitable business with minimal investment: ideas

There are two guidelines for success in starting a low-cost business. The first is innovation, the second is the demand for services in the micro-region. What industries do not require large investments and bring stable income today?

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine decided to seriously and for a long time plunge into the abyss of the Internet technologies and programming market.

It all started with getting a profitable order from one company. With the money he received, he "equipped himself" and began to look for new customers. He invited a friend to help, then another. Today his firm is engaged in the development of sites and software products not only for regional, but also for Russian companies. Impressive? Me - yes. The low-cost entry-level business has borne impressive rewards. Remembering his example, we decided to make our own selection of "low-cost" businesses that can pay off within an acceptable time frame.

Option 1: targeted business

Arrangement of a shooting gallery is one of the lowest-cost and fastest-paying areas. This is explained primarily by the low employment of the niche, even in large cities. Crossbow-onion shooting range, among others, is the most cost-effective. Formidable-looking weapons do not require special permits, since those crossbows that are supplied for shooting ranges have the bowstring tension weakened to the legal level of 19.5 kilograms.

To install a crossbow-onion shooting range, a room measuring 10 - 15 m in length and 5 - 8 m in width is required. Basic sets of equipment with everything necessary for organizing a shooting range (crossbows, bows, equipment, arrows, quivers, shields, targets, spare parts and accessories) cost 60-110 thousand rubles for two clients. The cost of purchasing equipment at a cost of a shot of 30 rubles pays off in just two months. At the same time, crossbows are more profitable in operation than firearms and pneumatic weapons, since they do not require constant purchase of cartridges. Finally, it is a very entertaining attraction, so the number of fans of such leisure is growing much faster than the number of points that can offer it.

Option 2: gambling

Slot machines are a fairly profitable business today. Although recently the competition has become quite serious here. The amount of costs is as follows: equipment - from $ 2,500, tax - about $ 100 per month, employee salary - $ 300 per month, point rental (depending on location) - from $ 40 to $ 250 per month.

Approximate revenue ranges from $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 per month. Thus, the project pays off in two to four months, if the point is visited enough. To reduce the initial investment, it is possible, if you have certain knowledge, to assemble a gaming machine almost like a computer. Then it will cost 30-40 thousand rubles. One of the difficulties of starting this business is obtaining a license, since they are issued only in Moscow.

Option 3: solar dividends

Tanning salons have moved from the category of a luxury item to the category of quite affordable and massive services. Moreover, there is no seasonality in this business: people come to sunbathe all year round, and not only in the spring before the beach season. The rise in prices for solariums themselves is quite large, but on average, a vertical solarium costs about 10 thousand euros. Due to leasing schemes, the initial investment can be reduced to 150 thousand rubles (the first installment when buying a solarium can be only 30%). Also, when placing a solarium, it does not take much

areas: with a dressing room approximately 2.5x2 meters. However, the location of the solarium is of great importance here. It is quite profitable to be located next to office buildings (at lunchtime in such solariums they are packed all the time), shopping centers or to work for a certain microdistrict. The payback period will depend entirely on the number of visitors. The average cost of a minute in a solarium today ranges from 11 to 20 rubles.

Option 4: musical variations

Perhaps one of the low-cost businesses is the provision of musical accompaniment services for various events (weddings, anniversaries, discos). A starter set of equipment - a pair of speakers, an amplifier and a mixing console - will cost 35-40 thousand rubles.

You can always pick up playback devices from those available at home - a music center, a computer, or even an MP3 player. You can start with this. Then you can buy a third (bass) speaker and light: a pair of dynamic cannons and spotlights and a strobe. Free classifieds newspapers and creeping lines on TV are best for finding orders. This enterprise is for two people.

Number one - maintenance and repair, tuning, music selection, Dj, number two - order search, finance and organization, MC at the event. On average, for an evening, you can earn from 3 to 5 thousand rubles for two. As practice shows, the equipment pays off in a maximum of a year.

Option 5: bet on knowledge

If you have knowledge of securities, then this option is for you. As you know, one of the ways to increase your personal fortune is to invest in securities (stocks, bonds) that are traded on Russian stock exchanges. Moreover, the yield on the securities market can be several times higher than the yield on bank deposits. Recently, the most common way to purchase securities is trading via the Internet, i.e. internet trading. To engage in online trading, large investments are not required: a computer, attendance at specialized courses (the cost of a three-week course is 1,500 rubles) and "start-up capital". Its size can range from several tens of thousands of rubles (it is recommended to open an account with a broker for at least 30 thousand rubles, otherwise it will be unprofitable) to several hundred thousand rubles.

The payback depends on your financial talent.

Option 6: clean business

Cleaning companies are quite an attractive and interesting business, although it is not as low-cost as it might seem.

Svetlana Ishmukhametova, General Director of LLC Cleaning Company SV and K "Chistaya Polosa":

When creating a professional cleaning company, you need to be prepared for the following: the initial costs will be 15-20 thousand dollars. This includes all expenses - the purchase of professional equipment and inventory, training, advertising, etc. Moreover, it is unlikely that it will be possible to save on initial costs. For example: if you buy cheap cleaning equipment, then as a result you will receive low-quality services, and in the future, high costs for repair and replacement of this equipment. As for operating costs, most of it goes to pay wages and to purchase consumables. A lot of money is also spent on advertising. Also, do not forget about updating the equipment fleet and training personnel, since cleaning technologies are constantly being updated. Thus, the cleaning business is far from low-cost. And a cheap option for organizing a cleaning company, unfortunately, is a company that calls itself "cleaning", but the work is performed with non-professional equipment, household detergents, cheap labor is used, and you can not talk about compliance with any technologies at all.

Option 7: beautiful vending

One of the most attractive and beautiful businesses is selling goods through a vending machine, or vending. These machines sell candy, chewing gum, cigarettes, hot and cold drinks. The initial investment is the device itself. So, a coffee machine costs from 1.5 thousand euros and more. But on average the price of a good device is about 3 thousand euros. The payback period varies from 8 to 20 months. The minimum payback period is for off-season products, such as cigarettes.

In general, it all depends on the location of the device (the place should be well visited) and, accordingly, the number of goods sold.

Option 8: dedicated to accountants

Today, according to experts, there is a significant demand for accounting services taken separately: medium-sized businesses have begun to realize that it is better to pay taxes and sleep peacefully. And in order to pay them correctly, you need a competent formulation of financial statements. So why not organize a related company? The initial investment (if you approach business responsibly) is quite serious here - about 700 thousand rubles. Among them: registration of an enterprise - 6 thousand rubles, obtaining a license - 23 thousand rubles, office rent (at least 5 auditors, a secretary, a manager, a client manager) about 60 m2 - 42 thousand rubles. Plus, the creation of a brand will take about 30 thousand rubles, 150 thousand rubles for office equipment and 350 thousand rubles for advertising campaigns. The payback period is in 1.5 years. The difficulty is tough competition.

The trend is the selection of highly specialized areas of business.

Irina Soykina, General Director of "Solutions Workshop":

In my opinion, there are two guidelines for success in organizing a low-cost business. The first is innovation, i.e. how much you can offer something new. And here the moment of promotion will be especially important. It may even turn out that advertising costs will turn out to be much higher than directly on the business itself. The second reference point is the offer of a service that is important for a particular microdistrict. Why do they open small grocery stores? Convenient: no need to stand in line for a small selection of products. In principle, there is a tendency for fragmentation, the allocation of highly specialized areas.

If we talk about popular areas, now medicine has reached a new level, education has taken the lead, and the gambling business has begun to develop actively. And they invest mainly in surgery, rehabilitation centers. The dental market is already oversaturated. The rapid development of psychological offices also ended. Medicine is also being split up: now, for example, just massage rooms are in great demand. The sauna market is already oversaturated, small cafeterias are closing (they cannot compete with business lunches and lunch delivery), the demand for ateliers has dropped significantly. But there is a great demand for slot machines and educational services.

The business idea itself can be low-cost, but its implementation can also be made low-cost. This should not be forgotten. So, now, to open a business, relatively speaking, three people are needed: a secretary who receives calls, a director and a manager who is looking for customers. There is no need to keep your own accountant, lawyer, advertising specialist at the enterprise, and therefore, pay them a permanent salary. These functions can be "reassigned": as needed, simply seek advice from the relevant companies. For example, people come to us and say: “I have such an idea, and I need to implement it in some way”. At the consultation, we decide how this can be done: where is it better to register, what form of ownership to choose, how to form the authorized capital, which is better - “simplified” or the usual taxation system. Savings in both costs and timing.

Everyone wants to make a huge amount of money, and someone does not want to give all the best, while getting the maximum profit, while someone, on the contrary, completely devotes himself to the “idea”.

Social polls over the past several decades have shown that many consider it profitable (as it decreases), oil, financial, tobacco, alcoholic, pharmacy, dental, hairdressing, investment business, and daily rent of an apartment. This opinion is widespread among the masses who do not go into the details of the development and nuances of doing business.

Of course, everyone has the right to choose their own business. If you like to engage in animal husbandry or grow and sell flowers - please, because the main thing is to reach the top - wealth.

The nuances of doing business in the Russian Federation

At all times, in any country of the world, a business was considered a profitable and profitable business that met several conditions for its conduct:

The business can be considered profitable where the source is passive income, and which is constantly increasing. In other words, this is an income that does not directly depend on you. Examples of businesses with passive income include chain stores, pharmacies, and websites.
A profitable business is a business where goods, regardless of place, region and services, are in constant demand among buyers and tend to end up, and their purchase is not influenced by either political aspects or climatic conditions. Examples include food, clothing, detergents, goods and services that can help a customer save (fuel), beauty and health-related goods and services.
The surest way is to minimize the costs of doing business and eliminate competitors. These aspects are quite feasible to fulfill. It all depends on the area in which you decided to start your own business.

If we take into account the conditions for doing business in the Russian Federation, then any entrepreneur will be hindered by a number of realities present in the country:

Collectivism is inherent in the people of our country, and few people can take on the responsibility (in comparison with the West) to open and do their own thing. People are not ready to realize themselves economically and because of the lack of skills in running a business and the material base to start it.
Our mentality is designed in such a way that we often simply cannot act honestly and openly with our partners.
The high level of corruption allows solving emerging problems without reference to the culture of doing business (business correspondence, negotiating and dealing, honesty towards a partner).
An entrepreneur needs help from the state, which, unfortunately, is rather small.

But, nevertheless, if there is a desire to build your own business and develop it, you should not pay attention to the negative aspects of doing business in our country and move forward. After all, the road will be mastered by the walking one.

Profitable types of small business in the Russian Federation

It is the development of small business that ensures a stable economic situation in the country. Small business is able to engage in the middle class of the population, the one that subsequently purchases apartments, cars, food and basic necessities on a daily basis, thereby affecting economic stability.

The President and the Government direct their programs to running and expanding small business, while local authorities, on the contrary, often have a negative impact, "put a spoke in the wheel" of small business. It turns out to be a paradoxical situation.

Nevertheless, small businesses are trying to exist and develop. The main task of such a business is maximizing profit by its owner... Most of the entrepreneurs are trying to find their own profitable small business, as a result, various areas of commercial activity are considered.

According to statistics of the last few years, commerce was considered a profitable business in the country - a business associated with the purchase and sale of goods (most often food). Businessmen opened large and not so big shops, stalls, kiosks, where they could buy certain types of products.

But with the enactment of the law on the sale and purchase of alcohol and tobacco products and certain requirements for the points where these goods are sold, this business has become less profitable.

The opinions of statisticians and specialists of different levels agree that today a profitable small business in Russia can be considered a business based on provision and provision of various types of services to individuals and legal entities.

One of the types of this provision of services is the repair of premises. Many, having acquired a room for housing or for work (office), try to refine it, make it more cozy and comfortable to cheer up or create a positive work environment. Even those who are not able to acquire their own premises by renting space, still strive to bring it into its proper form.

Along with the provision of services for the repair of premises, there is also the provision of car repair services or tire fitting. Most often these are small, minor repairs (body painting, alignment of machine parts, tire replacement, tire repair).

The provision of legal and accounting services can also be included here. In conclusion, it is worth noting that any small business can become profitable if you decide for yourself what is closer to your soul (any business should not be a burden, but bring joy), consider the region of your residence (which business will be in demand) and conduct marketing research on the profitability of this or that chosen business.

Profitable types of medium and large business

Medium business in Russia is the most precarious type of business. This is due to the fact that he has to compete with both small and large. As a result, it either outgrows and becomes large or disappears altogether. Although there are firms (a kind of monopolists) that work on favorable terms with one or two regular customers and produce specific products (wheelchairs, repair of city monuments).

Today, a profitable medium-sized business includes workshops for sewing and repairing non-essential goods (clothing and footwear, children's, soft toys).

Big business is the strongest of the three. Most often, these are monopolies with their own operating principles, which produce a large number of cheap products. Most of the people, due to their ignorance or unwillingness to delve into details, consider big business a state structure and treat it with skepticism and distrust. This is usually due to the dubious privatization that took place at the peak of the 90s. And it is not so much privatization that is a problem as the fact that it is almost impossible for an ordinary citizen to imagine that a person like him is able to acquire, for example, a large metallurgical plant.

Nevertheless, let's look at the statistics and highlight the types of profitable big business in Russia. Today they are recognized as the oil and metallurgical business.

What is profitable to do in the service sector?

The concept of "service sector" in other words is the activity that is aimed at providing a different range of services (commercial and non-commercial) to different enterprises, organizations and individuals. Today it is this area that is becoming widespread. In economically developed countries, it has long been firmly entrenched and makes up more than 60-70% of the economy in terms of the number of people employed in it.

First place is given to catering services... Nowadays, catering restaurants of the type of "Soviet" canteens have become widespread. Cafes, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, eateries, gourmet shops all refer to catering services. Their placement can be found both in detached buildings intended for all visitors, and on the territory of certain enterprises and institutions serving only employees of these organizations.
Housing and communal services... They are also a lucrative business in the service industry. These include the services provided by the contractor for the repair, maintenance of the premises and the building.
Financial services... Russian Post develops its capabilities and provides the population and organizations with ample opportunities. To date, there are organizations that provide a kind of financial services to the population (not directly). Their responsibility includes placing automatic boxes for transferring funds by card number, paying pensions, accepting utility payments, servicing bank cards and many other operations.
Information Services... Services via the Internet. Providing customers with a knowledge base about a particular product or product.

The following listed types of services are also profitable if you see your business in them: rental services, tourist, hotel, legal, security, translation services, trade and transport services, entertainment.

A profitable business on the Internet - myth or reality?

Today is impossible to imagine without the Internet, no matter where you are - in the city or in the countryside. Earning money through the Internet has become widespread and has become an excellent source of income.

Many young people today are betting on business on the Internet. Note that it is much more difficult for a beginner to learn how to run a business on the network and receive income from it, but why not try, because you are not investing anything, but on the contrary, you get new experience and skills.

An example would be creation and maintenance of blogs, online stores, advertising sites... Competition is often reduced to zero, since everyone sees and presents the same topic in their own way. Develop your theme and attract online advertising agents, who, in turn, will place advertisements, from the display of which you will receive some deductions to site visitors.

Is it possible to run a profitable business in the countryside?

If it turns out that your life does not take place in a metropolis, but in a village, and you have entrepreneurial skills or, in other words, “lived”, try, dare, you will succeed. The only thing you will need to spend physical strength if you start from scratch, or spend a little capital to attract workers.

Farming is a good example today. The problem may be the lack of a sales market if the number of livestock or poultry is large. But even here you can find a way out, negotiate with a local store or freeze meat in refrigerated chests for further sale on the market.
Creation of greenhouses and growing in them the products necessary for the consumer. In winter, it can be a variety of greens (dill, parsley, green onions, celery, cilantro, basil), vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes). In the summer, you can prepare potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, set aside until the cold season and then also use for sale. Business in the village on seedlings of strawberries and raspberries, blackberries, currants, gooseberries has become very popular.
Making and selling medicinal tea (which is widespread in the modern world) or herbal pillows. In this branch of business, it is important to study the meaning and usefulness of herbs and your ability to distinguish one herb from another.

The video shows a story about a profitable business in agriculture:

Unpromising directions of doing business

If you answer this question in one sentence, then it will be as follows: there is no such direction. It all depends only on you and on your desire, mind and talent. The only thing is, do not set yourself up for the fact that everything will be easy, you will have to work hard. The main thing is to do what you love and show perseverance and perseverance.

In conclusion, we note that an important factor is a detailed study of the business on which your choice lay, the study of the marketing situation, demand and sales. Try it and you will definitely succeed.

Any private entrepreneur is faced with the question: how to earn your first money? Which business will make a profit, not a loss? You have a million options: you can seize several factories, oil rigs, apply to officials. But let's look at the question realistically. What is the most profitable business in Russia? In the article, we will try to briefly and concisely outline the most cost-effective options for novice businessmen that can bring real income. Let's take a look at what type of earnings is the most real!

Turn your hobby into a profitable business!

Numerous researchers have proved more than once that 100% of all rich people have achieved success, since they were doing exactly what they loved, giving themselves entirely to it. This applies to all areas of business - restaurants, clothing (boutiques, shops), large factories and plants. We can conclude that everyone has their own most profitable types of business, it all depends on your hobby. There are hundreds of types of entrepreneurship, but the easiest way to make money is on your hobbies.

Here are some ideas for example:

Are you a sports lover? Why not create your own club or section. The option is suitable for all athletes - past and present. You can collect groups of different ages. Have you noticed that children's sections are popular now? Russian parents try to instill in their children only good things, to introduce them to sports: football, basketball, karate, even dancing.
Do you sit at the computer for hours? Why haven't you started getting paid for it yet? Internet entrepreneurs are beginning to actively capture the Russian market, so you need to urgently connect, while not all niches are occupied.

Here are some ideas:

Promotion of a group in a social network (then you can earn money on advertising and promotion of other communities, shops, organizations);
Chain store (sell everything you like - souvenirs, clothes, groceries);
Information services, education (Do you know how to raise raccoons? Teach the rest! Clients will always be found!).

People love unique and exotic things! Can you weave toys, embroider paintings, make a Brazilian berembau in a couple of days, or carve a Ganesh figurine? There will be more than enough clients:

Write, embroider pictures;
Jewelry boxes;
Pendants and any other handmade jewelry;
Clay products.

Do you have a "DSLR" (SLR camera) and you know how to take photos beautifully and professionally? It is quite possible to become a photographer. You can work in a studio, go to weddings, concerts, festivals. Romance, not life. You might think about opening your own studio, where you won't have to work for your "uncle", but take pictures for your pleasure!

Deal with minimal investment

Many aspiring entrepreneurs face the same problem - no money! That is, there is not even a minimum start-up capital to start your own business. One needs $ 2,000 to start, the other needs 500,000 rubles! But such money is unrealistic to find quickly, even if the bank agrees to a loan! So what kind of business brings good income with minimal investment?

Earnings at weddings. You will have some good options:

You open your own wedding agency and start preparing your wedding on your own - looking for a toastmaster, a photographer, ordering a hall, restaurant, ceremony, cars, jewelry, etc .;
Have a camera? Go take pictures for the wedding!
Are you good at design and art? Start decorating wedding halls.

Establish your own production. The business is very profitable, but it requires a good investment. But not always! Start making your product at home if you want to make a quick income. Ever heard of American families running mega-profitable sauces, marmalades, cakes, and biscuits? They even grow all the ingredients on their own in greenhouses and seal jars of ketchup with their own hands.
We earn money on cars. You will need: a car, a desire to earn money and the ability of the organizer, or the knowledge and experience of repair. If you have your own car, this is a business for you. Here are some ideas for making a really profitable income:

Service car repair, installation;
Cars for rent;
Start selling parts:
Have you seen the movie Diner on Wheels? Isn't it an idea? Pay off quickly! You can even just drive around with a coffee machine!

Now consider which business is the most profitable in the provision of services and the sale of goods in Russia.

But what kind of business do you think is the most profitable in our country? Right! Which provides people with something important and necessary. And now we are not talking about the factories, factories and steamers of the oligarchs. Here are the statistics of recent years: what else?

What do we see everywhere in cities? Vending machines! They stand on any street. They appeared relatively recently - that's the beauty of it. The machines that will make you a cup of cappuccino are not so popular anymore, but in this niche there are more interesting options that attract the attention of potential customers.

Which?

Here's an example: buy massage chairs and install them in large shopping malls, on crowded streets! Install a classic bill holder in such a chair and maintenance costs will be minimal.

Earnings on growing plants and animals

There is no need to talk about the profitability and relevance of such a business - vegetables, meat and milk and fruits have been and will always be in demand, even in times of crisis.

There are many examples: grow seedlings, flowers, strawberries, raspberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, potatoes, breed animals and birds for meat and eggs (pigs, cows, chickens, pheasants, turkeys and geese).

Your task is to determine your niche and occupy it in time! You can make money on any idea! All that is required of you is efficiency, faith in your strengths and actions!

In most developed countries of the world, small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy. And it is not surprising, because with minimal costs, a private entrepreneur can receive by no means small profits. But, of course, success largely depends on the area in which you want (and can) work - services, manufacturing, transport, trade, etc.

So who earns the most? Forbes magazine tried to answer this question by compiling a list of the most profitable and promising small business segments. The rating is based on data on 300 thousand firms and individual entrepreneurs, each area was represented by at least 100 companies. The data was collected by a specialized consulting agency from 2003 to 2011.

As the authors of the rating note, most of the most profitable types of entrepreneurship require excellent professional training. At the same time, these specialties allow you to work for yourself, not to keep a staff, and sometimes even not to use the office. But there is another side of the coin: the clients of such specialists, as a rule, have resorted to the services of the same professional for many years, that is, it is very difficult for a beginner to quickly take a worthy position in the market.

So who made it to the top of the business?

1. Private auditors. Net profit - 16.5%. Audit services are in demand at all times, so the financial crisis did not affect the income of these specialists in any way. In addition, clients tend to work with the same auditor (or firm) on a regular basis, so there is little or no need for promotion costs. And, of course, if you work for yourself, there is no need to rent an office and pay staff.

2. Chiropractors, 15.3%. Official medicine does not always recognize the craft of these specialists, but this does not prevent them from receiving a decent income. And those who do not maintain their own office and work on leaving at the client's home, moreover, have almost no costs.

3. Specialized clinics, 15%. The most popular are minor operations, cosmetic procedures and various examinations. Despite the high cost of maintaining such an institution, the prices for services more than cover all costs.

4. Accounting services, 14.9%. Just like auditors, everyone always needs accountants. Any services of these specialists are quite expensive, however, the competition in this area is steadily high.

5. Private dentists, 14.7%. These doctors almost never suffer from a shortage of clients. Many patients become regular and go to the same dentist for decades; plus, they advise the specialist they like to friends, relatives, colleagues, and so on. Even without a single advertising line and with rather expensive equipment, the dental office is a profitable enterprise.

6. Tax calculations, 14.7%. Nobody likes to fill out declarations and stand in line at the tax office. It is on human laziness that private tax authorities make money.

7. Dentist-orthodontist, 14.4%. In Russia, these specialists usually do not work outside the walls of any clinics, but in America a private orthodontist is quite common. And the services of such doctors are traditionally expensive: if a client wants a Hollywood smile, he must be ready to pay the appropriate price for it.

8. Law firms, 13.4%. At the same level are the approximate incomes of all law firms and firms.

9. Small loans, 13.3%. Companies issuing small loans secured by the company's products became popular during the crisis. Large banks in unison denied loans to entrepreneurs and demanded that previously issued loans be repaid ahead of schedule, and these firms were ready to issue funds without special requirements and for the required period. For small businesses, this became a real lifesaver, as profits in manufacturing and trade also began to plummet.

10. Private managers, 12.2%. The financial management service is not very popular in our country, but in the West people trust traders much more than banks and not their own "mattress". Even retirees put their savings into securities, so that managers have a lot of clients, but there are almost no costs: such a specialist can work even from his own couch.

11. Drilling of oil and gas wells, 12%.

12. Oculists, eyeglass fitters, 11.5%.

13. Leasing of non-residential premises, 11.3%.

14. Real estate appraisal, 11.3%.

15. Renting out mini-warehouses and lockers, 11%.

16. Insurance agencies, 11%.

17. Credit intermediaries, 10.7%.

18. Investment advisors, 10.7%.

19. Speech therapists and audiologists, 10.6%.

20. Private therapists, 10.4%.

Every novice entrepreneur strives to open the most profitable business, which would immediately begin to bring significant income. This, indeed, sometimes happens, although there are much more opposite cases in life ...

When in 2019, in search engine queries, you meet the coveted “what business to open now so that it is profitable”, I would like to advise the author of the question not to follow other people's advice! In 2019, the situation is far from the same as in 1996, when a weakly saturated market happily accepted any innovation. Now, not a single business can do without careful observation and a comprehensive analysis of the situation.

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

The most profitable business | TOP 10 business ideas

How the places from 1 to 10 were distributed:

Retail store(54 points)
Online store(47 points)
Renovation of apartments and offices(32 points)
(25 points)
Wholesale(21 points)
(18 points)
(11 points)
(8 points)
Legal services(7 points)
(7 points)

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

Positive and negative reviews for each of the activities brought (or removed) points. Each positive moment added one point, and a negative review was taken away.
We did not include activities typical for large business (for example, banking or industrial segment) in the survey. It is unlikely that novice entrepreneurs can afford such options. We focused on those areas in which small and medium-sized businesses are present.
We asked to pay special attention to the cost of opening a case. The decline in incomes of the population played a role: 2014 was still marked by successful openings from scratch, and 2019 is not at all easy to get along with minimal investments. Therefore, the types of activities for which the initial capital was estimated at no more than 50 thousand rubles, we encouraged with an additional plus point.
Tax experts had the right to add or remove 1 point if they believed that the business was very simple (or, accordingly, especially difficult) from the point of view of tax accounting and reporting.
Expert accountants could add or remove 1 point, assessing the complexity of accounting.
In addition, we assessed the dependence of business on the region, that is, we tried to analyze how promising and interesting this or that sphere is without being attached to Moscow or St. Petersburg. Universalism received an additional positive score.

Now let's try to assess the beneficial and disadvantageous sides noted by the respondents in each area.

Retail store

The poll leader scored points based on geographic independence and constant demand. A good argument was made: a person needs to eat everywhere and every day, dress and put on shoes too. Moreover, these needs are from the category of urgent ones, so there will always be some kind of income, but there will always be, whether the year is 2000 or 2019. We did not ask to indicate the type of retail store, but in the comments the respondents noted that it is now more correct to open an ordinary bread stall than a tea / coffee boutique.

Here is, as an example, the story of entrepreneur Sergei R. from Tyumen: “Last year, a good friend and I opened our own business almost at the same time. He rented a space on the first floor of a residential building for a small grocery store, and I started installing doors, plastic windows and air conditioners. My friend had minimal experience in retail sales, but I worked in my direction for almost 10 years.
Summing up the results of the first year of "actual sailing", I would like to note that my friend's profit is both higher and more stable than mine. He does not have such that one day he has no income at all. For me, this situation is commonplace. It turns out that in 2019 it is more profitable to sell products than to install windows and doors. "

Of course, without knowing all the factors of doing business with friends, it is difficult to draw an unambiguous conclusion in favor of a grocery store. There are enough problems. Our accounting expert pointed out a lot of paperwork accompanying retail. The tax expert drew attention to the limits for special tax regimes, as well as to the problems with alcohol trade for individual entrepreneurs.

Online store

The online store was able to gain recognition, first of all, for minimal costs upon opening. Many respondents added additional points to this type of activity precisely for a "start-up from scratch". In addition, they noted the flexibility and ample opportunities in business management, since it is much easier to reorient an online store to other products than a regular store.

The opinion of the businessman Oleg S. from Moscow: “Online shopping is the future, as more and more citizens and organizations use the Internet to buy goods and order services. It is fast, in some cases it is cheaper and quite convenient from the point of view of the service, since the client himself chooses how and when he will receive the goods. So far not absolutely all goods can be purchased through the online store, but it is quite possible that in a few years we will order even a loaf of bread and a bag of kefir for breakfast online. "
Of the minuses: (on UTII or the patent taxation system, alas, it is impossible to engage in online trade). There is a certain dependence on payment systems, delivery services, when ordering goods abroad.

Renovation of apartments and offices

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

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

Of the negative aspects of this business, one can name high competition, due to which it is very difficult for a novice entrepreneur to get an order at first. In addition, tax authorities closely monitor repair LLCs and individual entrepreneurs, as this business "attracts" various violations related to tax evasion.

Cafe / Bar / Pizzeria / Canteen

This business is occupying an unexpectedly high position in the rankings. It would seem that in a crisis, with a drop in income, the population will reduce the cost of going to a cafe or pizzeria. In fact this is not true. Citizens still spend time in such establishments, but at the same time they have become more demanding on the quality of the menu and service.

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

The difficulties are associated primarily with the complexity of accounting and tax accounting, numerous checks and competition from large restaurant chains.

Wholesale

The good thing about business is that even one customer per week can generate income comparable to the monthly income of all customers of a retail store. But where there is a high profit, the risks are also high.

Firstly, wholesalers are very sensitive to transport interchanges, since it is required to provide both the delivery of goods and their shipment.
Second, the business is highly dependent on suppliers. Any problems of the supplier hit the wholesaler as well. This is where losing a customer is less painful than losing a supplier.
Thirdly, wholesale trade is carried out only in Russia, which means that it is characterized by complex accounting and tax accounting processes.

Here is the point of view of Eduard F. from Moscow: “Wholesale trade is a profitable business if there is a reliable supplier with good goods. You can have an income of a million rubles a month by selling cheap goods that are in demand. In recent years, wholesalers have become firmly established on the Internet, which allows for a shorter sales cycle and even eliminates the need for warehouse space. "

Passenger and freight / taxi

Many vehicle owners choose to make money on their own without hiring a driver in an organization. You can start a business with little or no cost simply by having at least one car in stock. You can gradually increase the vehicle fleet by attracting hired workers.

A driver with 20 years of experience Sergey M. from the Ryazan region noted an interesting feature of his business: “If a person is used to earning money by car, it will not be difficult for him to open his own business related to transportation. In this business, the main problem is “shadow” competitors, occupying all points of mass gathering of people, not paying taxes, but at the same time raising prices. They scare off potential customers who prefer to take public transport. There is a lot of competition from large taxi companies, a real advertising war is going on. "

Design, web design and work related to sites

This business is certainly not for everyone. You need to be familiar with the computer, know special programs and be able to use them. That is, without the appropriate experience and education, trying to start a business in the field of, for example, web design is not the best option. On the other hand, you can write articles for sites, be an administrator of resources and social groups without knowing complex programs.

“The competition is very high” - this is noted by almost all respondents. As well as the fact that this is a great example of a business with no upfront investment. At the start, it is not even necessary to register an LLC or individual entrepreneur, but to do with a civil law contract. Having acquired several regular customers, you can think about both the company and the staff.

Beauty salon / SPA / sauna / fitness

Opening a beauty salon or spa requires an analysis of the competitive environment. If such services are already offered in your area or town, then it is worth analyzing whether the demand is sufficient to withstand one more establishment. Despite the noticeable general trend of enthusiasm for wellness procedures, this area of activity is not vital for the client. The investments in opening this business are not very large, but their payback cannot be quick.

It's good if you have a prepared client base ready to try your services. It is unreasonable to rely on clients “from the street”; such places are rarely visited by chance. Here is what Tamara R, the owner of a beauty salon from Zelenograd, told us: “I have always liked doing nails, trying new varnishes and technologies. At first she took her friends and acquaintances at home, and then decided that what she loved should be done not in her free time, but constantly. I opened a small salon, where I redirected all my clients. "

Legal services

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

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

Organization of entertainment events

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

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

Sometimes the most profitable business is the one that leaves you personal time and which you can do more with pleasure. This kind of business may be good money, but it didn't start out as a "way to make a lot of money." Specialists in their field can always turn their detail into a full-fledged business, such as tutors (now this is one of the things that makes it easier to start). Let your business become a hobby, a business that you really want and interesting to do.

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