Not all small business ideas are created equally. Depending on the market you have access to, some ideas may work better than others. This doesn’t necessarily mean the business ideas are bad; it simply means that the business ideas work better in a specific market.
In an era of aftermarket products, there are actually more business ideas to explore than ever. With a good understanding of the market you can reach, and the products and services they need, you can develop your own small business without running into too many challenges.
Coffee Machine as a Service
Among the business ideas worth exploring is offering coffee machine rental as a service. The basic business model of this idea is similar to that of vending machines, but you take it a step further with the help of coffee machines like Nespresso.
Coffee machines are in high demand, especially with a lot of startups and new businesses occupying commercial spaces. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to justify the purchase of coffee machines for office use. This is where you – as a business – comes in.
You offer coffee machines for a small fee, and then make your profit from selling capsules or pods for the machines. You can turn to Gourmesso, an aftermarket brand that produces exceptional coffee pods. These are more affordable than standard Nespresso pods, so making a profit isn’t difficult.
Your Own Smartphone Accessories
It is worth noting that you don’t have to operate as a big corporation to produce your own products. There are third-party manufacturers – OEMs – that let you rebrand aftermarket products and sell them as your own.
By working with the right manufacturing companies, you have access to a wide range of products. This means you can enter an industry that you know best. Producing accessories for smartphones is not a difficult process, since there are OEMs already in the industry.
Not having to manufacture your own products also gives you more time and resources to focus on other important tasks, including marketing your products and expanding the reach and value of your brand. There are lucrative markets to explore using this approach.
Aftermarket Retail
For a more straightforward business setup, you can always go the retail route. This too is a great way to tap into an extensive market, since you can choose to focus on a specific product, a product category, or multiple categories at the same time.
Many retailers are using this approach to increase their margin. Stores like Home Depot, for example, regularly buy products from OEMs, brand them as their own, and sell those products to retail customers. The cost of operating as an aftermarket retailer is relatively low.
As mentioned before, you can enter various markets with this approach. You can specialize in aftermarket parts and accessories for cars as easily as you can enter the fashion market. Speaking of the fashion industry….
A Trendy Fashion Line
The fashion industry is one of the fastest growing industries on the market, so entering this market is a move worth considering. Once again, you turn to manufacturers of accessories and fashion pieces as your main suppliers.
With this business, you don’t need to invest heavily in your offline presence. All you need is a user-friendly ecommerce site and a targeted digital marketing campaign. The entire business can be set up in a matter of minutes; you can even receive your first order soon after.
There are countless other business opportunities to explore. Finding the right one to try is a matter of understanding yourself as a business owner, the market and its demands, and opportunities to seize. Find a business idea that suits you best and get started right away.
