Small Businesses (Ideas) That Require Special Knowledge and Skills
Updated: Dec 6, 2020
If you've been thinking of quitting your job and starting your own business, you might have to initially undergo a specialized training or education and acquire a professional license.
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If you already have one, check out the following list of small business ideas that require specialized knowledge and skills. You might find something interesting that you'd want to do a more in-depth research and other preparations.
1. Construction business
drafting and designing buildings
block laying
brick laying
fencing/ fence rentals
cabling installation and maintenance
decorating
dredging
earthworks
electrical systems services
engineering
plumbing
glass works
landscaping/ lawn care business
roofing and gutter works
sewage business
swimming pool installation
heavy and large equipment rentals
2. Arts, entertainment and recreation business
events organizing/promoting (live performances, cultural show/exhibits, etc.)
arcades
museums
amusement park
media broadcasting (audio and video entertainments)
art tutorials (painting, wood art, sculpture, pottery, glass art, etc.)
sports hubs (boating rentals, golf driving/practice range, martial arts school, fitness center, etc.)
music school (voice or musical instruments)
3. Real estate business
house flipping
real estate photography/ listing website
rent out a property/ become a landlord
real estate brokerage/ become a real estate agent (use the power of social media as a real estate agent; make your own channel or page and conduct virtual tours)
real estate blogging
real estate investing company
property makeover business
property cleaning business
warehouse leasing or rental
events venue business
4. Professional, technical, or administrative business
staffing agency
security agency
IT services
in-service education business for companies/ organizations
continuing education business for companies/ organizations
freelance content writing
bookkeeping business
5. Wholesale/ retail trade
beauty products/ cosmetics
clothing shop (vintage collection, for moms and kids, gowns, maternity, men's apparel, etc.)
dropshipping
organic food supplements
farming (traditional, aquaponics, hydroponics, etc.)
herbal products business
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6. Health/ social services
life coaching
weight management counseling
meal planning services
physical fitness training services
marriage counseling
child counseling
health and wellness center
alternative medicine center
7. Educational services
ESL tutorial
daycare business
Montessori business
school for the gifted and talented
special education business
research assistance business
academics tutoring
educational vlogging
educational materials/ resources printing
educational supplies shop
8. Manufacturing
edible oil manufacturing
medical equipment (masks, gowns, gloves, etc.)
plastic products (toys, home goods, etc.)
custom-made furniture
soap manufacturing (laundry detergents, hand soap, etc.)
pet food manufacturing
candles manufacturing
blinds manufacturing
essential oils manufacturing
powdered dehydrated food manufacturing
tile manufacturing
cement manufacturing
9. Finance/ insurance
business lending
peer-to-peer lending
life insurance agency
health insurance agency
personal finance business
Final Words:
Managing a small business requires marketing, negotiation, communication, risk management, conflict resolution, resource management, leadership, and many other skills. It could take years before you develop all these to flourish and to keep your customers.
Remember, it takes more than just passion, hard work, and optimism to succeed in any type of business.
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Moreover, don't forget to check your local or national rules and regulations and consult an expert prior to starting any kind of business venture to make sure you're complying with every legalities in your state or country.
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