Profitable business in Europe. Business ideas from Europe

Studying the experience of European startups, as well as the opinions of experts in the field of entrepreneurship, we can identify 10 promising business segments that are relevant for Europe and, to a large extent, for Russia.

 

Europe today is an extremely “variegated” market. However, it is believed that there is room for both traditional and innovative segments of entrepreneurship. The business portal Moneymaker Factory has selected for you 10 new business ideas in Europe (5 business concepts and 5 already working business models).

Business concept: Hygge lifestyle store

Where is it popular: Denmark, UK

The word "hygge" is of Danish origin. In the original, the word sounds like hygge and means “comfort” (understood as homely). The Danes are a northern, sedate people who cannot live without the comfort of their own home, and, in addition, they promote their own values ​​in terms of living life among other Europeans.

The main idea of ​​hygge is to furnish a home with simple and inexpensive things, but at the same time helping to completely disconnect the owner from pressing problems - at work, in business, in relationships. It is possible, of course, that there are already hygge things in the house, but it is important to discover them in time and also to use them correctly.

Video about what hygge is:

So, a typical home that has everything for hygge will have:

• a soft, ultra-comfortable sofa - so that the owner can spend the whole evening on it after work (or even the whole weekend);
• a set of large cups designed for the slow and delightful consumption of tea and coffee throughout the evening;
• a set of foam bath aromas - which the owner will take after tea;
• a pleasant book - best of all from among classical literature.

And an indispensable condition is no electronics around. The idea of ​​hygge is to abstract a person from the world of gadgets and television, email and SMS, to communicate with oneself, close friends, or at least with a cat or dog - and certainly face to face.

An enterprising European has every chance to make money using the hygge hobby as a business idea. To do this, he needs to organize a specialized store in which a person who has discovered hygge can purchase everything listed above for a reasonable fee.

Business concept: applied political consulting

Where is it popular: UK

Over the past few years, political processes in Europe have been developing at unprecedented speed. It comes to the literal redrawing of the political map of the continent: the British accomplished the famous Brexit, and there is a possibility that they are not the only ones who will do the same. The West and East of Europe continually strive to prick each other with yet another economic sanction, and internal contradictions are intensifying.

In a word, for a European accustomed to a measured life, even if he is an experienced entrepreneur, current events can literally make his head spin in an attempt to understand how to proceed and develop a business (or develop himself) if the next major market turns out to be inaccessible or if the exchange rate of the national currency is unpredictable will jump off in who knows what direction?

It would be great, according to British experts who are thoroughly experienced in overcoming the consequences of global political events - which their native state knows firsthand - for any interested person to have a chance to turn to knowledgeable people for reasonable advice on such issues. Now there are no qualified services on the consulting market that would, for example, explain to inexperienced Europeans:

• how business will go when Britain leaves the EU de jure and de facto;
• where to sell farm products, if not to Russia;
• what can we realistically expect from the governments of southern European countries whose economies are mired in debt;
• what business ideas in Europe in 2017 and beyond will be relevant, taking into account changes in the markets.

It turns out that the European business community and beyond are in need of applied political consulting - instead of daily television populism. This kind of consulting is a worthwhile business idea because knowledge in this area can be highly marketable. The main thing is that they are presented in a qualified manner.

Business concept: Alternative Fitness

Where is it popular: UK

For Europeans, going to a fitness club turns into a routine, and often does not give the necessary emotions to lovers of a healthy lifestyle. According to British experts, there is a clear shortage of “alternative” fitness concepts on the market that would offer amateur athletes, and maybe even professionals, the opportunity to experience sensations that effectively complement, or even replace, the pleasant, but boring heaviness of a barbell bench press or an aerial exercise. the ease of running along a monotonously rotating track in the gym.

What exactly can attract visitors to an “alternative” fitness center? Something like:

• classes with elements of virtual reality (when running on a track visually takes place in a virtual forest or in a stadium - thanks to the use of Oculus Rift glasses or their analogues);
• training with elements of enthusiasm and fun (such as a cross-country race around the gym on jumper springs);
• individual and group training with overcoming obstacles (for example, in the form of a truck that needs to be pulled to the side in order to move on to the next obstacle).

Such a European business idea as alternative fitness is another example of an as yet unformed segment of entrepreneurship. At the same time, its potential capacity can be gigantic and comparable to the scale of activity of conventional fitness centers.

Business concept: release of original 3D products

Where is it popular: UK

Today, 3D printers are available to everyone. But very few, according to British experts, have tried to make a business out of producing designer products that are so easy to make even at home. The software included with modern 3D printers allows you to create quite complex product templates, which may include the most popular items sold on the European market. For example:

• dishes, kitchen utensils;
• Christmas decorations;
• home decor items;
• Goods for pets;
• parts for furniture, cars;
• toys.

Author's concepts can become quite competitive with factory ones and form a promising business idea. The attractiveness of such concepts can be increased by personalizing the release of 3D products, which at the appropriate level may not be achievable in large enterprises.

Business concept: specialized store of “clean” products

Where is it popular: UK, Italy

We are talking about “purity” from the point of view of the absence of such components as, for example:

• sugar;
• glutens;
• milk.

The priority in forming the assortment in the store can be determined taking into account various national gastronomic traditions. For example, a gluten-free diet is equally popular in Italy and Ireland, but Italians consume noticeably less sugar than the Irish.

Europe, according to British experts, lacks stores that could specialize in appropriate “clean” products. To implement the corresponding business idea, millions of markets are open - represented by people on a diet and simply having special dietary preferences.

Working business: mobile application for targeted savings

Business: Qapital (Sweden).

In Europe, buying an expensive item, even if there is no free money, is not a problem, since it is easy to take out a loan with minimal interest rates. However, the founders of the Stockholm startup Qapital suggest that citizens begin to refuse overpayments to banks, and effectively save money to make the necessary purchase on their own.

The main thing, according to Swedish entrepreneurs, is to determine the specific purpose of savings. Afterwards, trust the automatic personal budget management algorithm implemented in the Qapital application.
This algorithm assumes that the user will quietly generate free money due to:

1. Differences between planned costs and actual costs.

   For example, if a person goes to a cafe expecting to spend 3 euros there, but in fact (as an option - due to discounts that he did not know about) spends 2.50, then 50 euro cents saved go into savings.

2. Rounding of expenses.

   Buying sandwiches for 2.39 euros every day, a person can easily write down 2.50 as expenses, and after a while (optionally, after a month) discover that his actual expenses are much less due to a “virtual discount” of 11 euro cents from every sandwich.

Small and often barely noticeable savings or “virtual discounts” can turn into free and sufficient capital to purchase a new thing.

Working business: organizing payment acceptance in Bitcoins

Business: Pey (Germany)

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is becoming de facto one of the popular payment methods. For European experts, it is obvious that this trend will be consolidating de jure quite quickly, despite the fact that legislators in developed countries are not always loyal to Bitcoin.

If cryptocurrency nevertheless turns into a completely legal means of payment, it will very soon become in demand not only when paying for goods and services through a browser, but also offline. The question will arise about organizing effective “acquiring” of payments using accounts in the Bitcoin system - so that this payment method is not inferior to card transactions in terms of convenience and efficiency.

The German startup Pey offers the business community hardware solutions that are technologically advanced in structure but simple in execution, allowing an interested store to implement special terminals for accepting payments through customers’ Bitcoin accounts. In the absence of competitors, the Germans have the right to count on a monopoly position in this potentially extremely promising market segment.

Working business: mobile application instead of a key

Business: nello (Germany)

When considering what small high-tech business ideas in Europe may be worth considering, you can pay attention to another unusual German startup - nello. It embodies another interesting approach to using mobile applications on smartphones and tablets.

Mobile applications are a powerful tool for increasing a person’s comfort in using various familiar things. Including even the simplest ones - such as opening the front door with a key.

The founders of the German startup nello invite users to forget about everyday worries about lost house keys and use a reliable mobile application as a tool for opening a lock. Using it (in combination with a specialized door lock) the user can:

• configure the door lock to open automatically as the user approaches the house (which is determined by its GPS coordinates);
• open the lock by voice command via a smartphone;
• open the lock manually via a smartphone;
• set the lock to open according to time.

The exchange of signals between a smartphone with the nello application and the locking device occurs through secure cloud wireless interfaces. If desired, a person can, using a mobile device, allow a visiting friend or visiting relative into his apartment.

Working business: portable scales as a mobile accessory

Business: YuScale (Germany)

For a European, it is in the order of things to jealously monitor their diet and habits related to food consumption. An important aspect of this attitude towards food is weighing it regularly. It allows a person to control whether the norm in the consumption of a particular product is not exceeded (or, conversely, whether it is met, if required).

At the same time, sometimes you have to use scales often. Thus, a diet program popular in the world, in which a person reduces the amount of consumption of a favorite and at the same time harmful product (for example, candy) at an extremely slow pace - by 0.1-0.2 percent per day or even per week, requires literally weighing every sandwich or even canapé you eat.

The German startup YuScale has proposed an interesting solution - ultra-portable scales the size of an average smartphone, which are connected to it - as a mobile accessory that, like the main gadget, can always be carried with you and used when needed.

But this is not all the functionality of the YouScale platform. The user can take a photo of the food on the plate, after which, highlighting the main ingredients of the dish in the picture and noting their nutritional value (using the classifier built into the application), calculate the calorie content of their breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Working business: “free” restaurant

Business: Der Wiener Deewan (Austria)

Traditional European restaurants have been making money in the same way for hundreds of years: by checking the pricing policy for each dish down to the cent and doing everything to make the client generous with tips. The Austrian establishment Der Wiener Deewan, opened by Pakistani migrants, offers Europe a business idea: to start a different, postmodern approach to winning customer loyalty: in the restaurant in question, none of the dishes sold have a price, that is, formally the establishment is free. The client can come there, eat as much as he wants - and pay for what he eats as much as he sees fit.

The concept of interaction with consumers, implemented by Austrians of Pakistani origin, is not new (for example, a similar Pay As You Please restaurant previously operated in Ireland), however, it is not widespread enough to form a full-fledged market segment. But European restaurateurs can do this.

Despite the popular assertion that business ideas are in the air, for most of our compatriots the practice of borrowing fresh and atypical approaches to entrepreneurship from the West is much more common. This is not surprising, because most often they are distinguished by their freshness, creativity, originality of implementation, profitability and innovation. This phenomenon can be explained by the presence of many factors - this is the mentality and obsession of Americans to make money from absolutely everything that surrounds them, monetizing any activity and benefiting from unexpected areas of life.

However, the biggest role in the emergence of America as an “advanced” country for small and medium-sized businesses was played by a relatively prosperous period for its development and prosperity.

Aspiring entrepreneurs should always remember that business is not only their personal well-being, but also an opportunity to influence the whole world, bringing something new from themselves to it. However, we should not forget that progress in modern society moves so quickly that every day it becomes more and more difficult to surprise and satisfy the needs of your target audience. Therefore, in order to succeed in business you need to be able to offer something new. But when thinking about where to get this new thing, you should turn your attention to the question of what business ideas there might be from America.

First you need to understand that a good business idea must have several undeniable qualities:

1. It must be relevant;
2. suitable for adaptation to domestic consumers.

Current ideas

Another important component of success in business is understanding the trends and interests of modern people. Without a doubt, 2019 will be a new page in the development of technology, so new business projects related to this industry are already being actively developed in the United States. The following areas have great potential for development:

• Delivering products and customer service using drones and other robotics.

• development and production of smart devices for life and everyday life;
• vending machines operating autonomously;

• the sphere of services and entertainment provided through virtual reality.

All these areas are already beginning to actively develop in the States and it is quite possible that daredevils and innovators of domestic entrepreneurship are already trying to catch the rapidly arriving wave.

Business ideas

But for those who are not ready to plunge headlong into developments and nanotechnologies, there are other equally interesting areas of business that have not yet received widespread development in our country, but have already managed to conquer the American consumer.

• Order food through the app. A very convenient solution for those who are ready to hire a smart developer and establish partnerships with various catering establishments. The principle of operation can be any; in America, such services are quite popular in big cities. If you get hungry without leaving home, you can use the app to get information about the establishment, menu and price list of all cafes or restaurants that are nearby or that are interesting for the specialties of the cuisine offered. All you need to do is choose a suitable establishment, place an order, arrange delivery or pick it up in person.

Order food through the app

• Devices for charging phones directly on the street. Many of us have encountered the problem when we need to make an urgent call, but the battery in the phone is completely dead. It is for such people in the States that special street stands with sockets have been developed and are gradually being introduced. Perhaps the issue will not be pressing for a local resident, but such a useful idea will be a real salvation for some city guests.

• Selling snacks, hot dogs or drinks to those stuck in traffic for a long time. Everything ingenious is simple, of course, such an idea is not suitable for small cities, where traffic jams can only form due to repair work and other force majeure. But residents of megacities know firsthand how painful and unpleasant it is to while away entire hours with an empty stomach, without moving, on the way from work. In such situations, a seller of light snacks or water, deftly scurrying between cars stuck in traffic jams, will be a real salvation. So the demand for such an enterprise is certainly ensured, and large start-up investments will not be required.

Trading in a traffic jam

• Home slippers store. It seems like, where has it been seen before to open an entire store for slippers - that’s the beauty of this idea. The assortment of this type of footwear is huge, but there is nowhere to inspect it in its entirety, so it would be useful for any novice businessman to think about opening such an online store, even just to start with. Another undeniable advantage of this business is its relevance throughout the year.
• Hotel for plants or animals. Many housewives are accustomed to abundantly decorating their own window sills with a variety of flowers that need care and watering, and there is no need to talk about pets, they need constant care. What to do when you urgently need to leave for several days or weeks? Persuade neighbors or relatives to look after you, and then spend the entire vacation worrying about whether everything is okay. In this case, a special hotel where atypical guests can be provided with proper care and attention would be very useful.
• A gadget case with a compartment for a bank card. In America, such an accessory is currently very popular, a practical and convenient solution for those who, when leaving home for the store, do not want to take their entire wallet or bag with them. And there is nothing complicated in organizing such an enterprise; you can order supplies of the same covers directly from the USA or China, and you can sell them yourself via the Internet or sell them to stores or retail outlets.

• Making pizza according to the client's sketch. Americans' love for pizza is known throughout the world; for them this dish is both fast food and a full dinner; they eat pizza for breakfast and snack on it during working hours. Therefore, it is not surprising that some creative entrepreneurs decided to take a step further and refresh their business with a pleasant bonus for the client. The essence of this idea is to create a pizza according to the customer’s own drawing. The demand for such a dish is enormous, because for the client it is both a feeling of personal involvement in the cooking process and an opportunity to surprise guests. If we correlate this idea with our realities, then, of course, we should not stop only at this dish; involving your consumer in creating something original will give a 100% guaranteed positive result.

• Car rental instead of parking at the airport. This business idea is striking in its simplicity, because it lies in the fact that a person who arrives at the airport in his own car, instead of leaving it in a paid parking lot, can also earn extra money by renting out a car to arriving tourists. It is very simple to organize such a business with zero investments, and each party involved in the transaction benefits.
• Mobile beauty salon. The sphere of services for women is always in demand, but it is never too late to introduce something new. This is how US business ideas related to the provision of salon services on wheels are gaining popularity. An ordinary van, at first glance, houses all the accessories needed for a hairdresser, makeup artist or manicurist, and the vehicle runs throughout the city, attracting more and more new clients and promptly satisfying the needs of the customer in any part of the city. The advantage of this solution is that there are no costs for renting premises.

• Coffee subscription. This drink has more than enough fans and connoisseurs, but not everyone regularly manages to get hold of certain varieties and try something new. That is why a person who can provide a monthly set of several types of coffee will be very useful for every coffee lover. To organize such a business, it is enough to find coffee producers and order a tasting set, finding clients will not be difficult, and as a particular drink is in demand, you can create your own coffee menu, beautifully design the sets and become a supplier not only for individuals, but also for small establishments , coffee shops and restaurants.

American business ideas appear every day, all of them aimed at making life as simple as possible for themselves and their clients. The main feature of an American entrepreneur is decisive action and a willingness to turn a hobby into income.

Business ideas from Europe are bold startups that will help you increase your wealth in a short time. Western projects are the best suited for implementation in Russia, if only for the reason that they are new, interesting and not yet sufficiently developed in our country, which means entrepreneurs have every chance to occupy a relatively free niche. Below we will look at the most popular new business products in Europe with small investments.

Creating a group on social networks

Progress does not stand still. In the capitalist world, advertising determines sales. According to many experts, the “era of television” is coming to an end. An increasing amount of advertising is going online. In Europe, advertising through social networks is widespread, but in Russia this marketing method is only gaining popularity. Advertising is placed in communities (publics). You can create such a site without any special expenses.

All that is required is to come up with an original concept for a public post on one of the social networks (VKontakte, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). For example, dedicate a group to beautiful photographs of nature. Next you need to unwind it. This is what the start-up capital will be used for.

To promote a group, you must follow these steps:

• fill the community with content (fill it with interesting information material);
• gain subscribers using special services (it costs up to three thousand rubles);
• launch advertising in other communities (price is negotiable, in large groups - from 15 thousand rubles);
• Post content regularly.

Advertising needs to be given special attention. It must be designed for the target audience. If the community is dedicated to nature, then advertising should be in public pages with a corresponding topic - this way it will be seen by a large number of potential subscribers.

European business ideas, which do not exist in Russia, are associated with an independent search for advertising buyers. When you gain more than 60 thousand subscribers, advertisers will contact you. You can find them yourself based on the interests of your community members. For example, a public page about nature can successfully advertise an online store of outdoor products.

The cost of advertising on social networks is calculated by special services, and it is from this amount that customers will be based. Such services work on the following principle: they determine the number of subscribers, so-called likes and comments. So try to post content that encourages commenting.

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In the West, there is an increasingly clear trend of demand for bold and creative startups. One of them: opening your own time cafe (or anti-cafe). Small businesses in Europe are increasingly focusing on creating entertainment establishments with a small selection of gastronomic products. An anti-cafe is an establishment with a specific theme. Food and drinks are also sold there, but in much smaller quantities than in a regular cafe.

A business that does not exist in Russia is the creation of establishments for fans of TV series. See which TV shows have the highest ratings at the moment. Then announce an evening screening of the new series at your anti-cafe. It is enough to advertise in the community dedicated to the series on social networks and there will be no free places left. After this, fame among fans will grow exponentially.

Online trading

Small businesses in Europe have changed dramatically over the past five years. More and more people are realizing that the most profitable sales channel is the Internet. Instead of maintaining stores (which means a lot of certificates, rent, staff salaries and much more), entrepreneurs give preference to online sales platforms.

The most popular business in Europe is still poorly developed in Russia. Therefore, those who manage to occupy a market niche now will be able to avoid fierce competition in the future.

What can't you save on? On advertising. Marketing comes to the fore when it comes to the Internet. Even if you have an establishment in the city center, still open an online store. With proper promotion of a website (or a group on a social network), you may close your store as unnecessary and turn it into a warehouse.

Business without leaving home

Another trend has become the production of goods at home; small businesses in Europe are moving into this segment. Ideas for this type of production can be found anywhere. Starting from T-shirts with prints of the famous football club, ending with clay figurines for video game lovers. An interesting idea that is gaining popularity is the production of figurines of people with its help (the figurine externally repeats the image of the customer).

Many of these products require inexpensive, compact equipment that you can place in your home or garage (learn how to choose ). This way you won't need to rent a separate room. Sales channel - online store and social networks with a link to it. For 15-20 thousand rubles you can promote a channel within a month.

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What does the success of European business depend on?

What conclusion can be drawn from everything said above? Only a bold idea and non-standard solutions can give you quick and high income with minimal investment. When choosing a startup, you should pay attention to the growing popularity of online sales.

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You will find out whether business ideas that are popular in Europe can take root here and how successful they will be. What areas for small businesses from the Old World can be promoted in Russia?

The fashion for small businesses is growing in Russia. Most business ideas are introduced from abroad - from Europe and the USA.

Read our article about how to choose the right idea, implement it, whether it will work at all in the Russian Federation and near abroad, and what mistakes novice entrepreneurs make.

Why are some foreign business ideas different from domestic ones?

The principles of organizing and running a business differ in each country. This is due to different economic development models, cultural differences and mental characteristics of the population.

These factors determine whether a particular product or service will be popular - how much it will be in demand among the local population.

For example, fast food is in greatest demand in the United States. This is due to a number of reasons. First of all, the pace of life and culture of the population. Americans are a nation of entrepreneurs.

They are constantly busy with their own affairs - business, study, sports, etc. Therefore, they do not always have time to cook at home or wait for their order to be prepared in a restaurant. In fast food everything is much faster, hence the high popularity.

In Western Europe there is a high percentage of the population that eats only in cafes and restaurants. For example, in Holland it is cheaper to go to a restaurant than to buy groceries and cook food at home, so the restaurant business is well developed in this country.

Russia also has its own characteristics that must be taken into account. An entrepreneur must adapt his business idea to the needs of the local population.

Can they take root with us?

Most of the business ideas in Russia and other post-Soviet republics came from abroad and began to be actively implemented in the 1990s - after the collapse of the USSR.

Over the course of a quarter of a century, fast foods, coffee shops, supermarkets, shopping centers, credit organizations, delivery services, etc. have appeared in the Russian Federation. All this came from Europe and the USA, transforming to suit the needs of the local market.

This trend does not lose its relevance - foreign ideas are still being actively implemented. Some are successful, some not so much, but most business projects are not new - they come from abroad.

For example, in the mid-2000s, vending appeared in Russia - terminals for replenishing accounts and the Internet, coffee machines, etc. Today, this type of business continues to develop and reaches a new level - fully automated coffee shops, mobile cinemas and self-service stores are being created.

All these ideas come from Europe and the USA and most of them take root well in the Russian Federation, especially in cities with a population of over a million.

Business practices in Russia differ from European ones.

If the European economy is based on small businesses and the state supports small entrepreneurs - with subsidies, tax breaks, a favorable legal framework, then in the Russian Federation everything is more complicated - the legislation is tailored for large players, monopolists predominate, and complex bureaucratic processes frighten novice entrepreneurs.

4 main areas for business in Europe

Small business in Europe is represented by four main areas related to trade and food preparation, comfort, healthy lifestyle and handicrafts.

Let's consider each of the directions in more detail.

Food

Most Europeans do not like to “stand at the stove.” Catering is popular in Europe - cafes, restaurants, fast food, food trucks, coffee shops. The local population either eats entirely in public catering, or partly, so such a business is always relevant in EU countries.

Current ideas for use in the Russian Federation:

• vending – coffee machines, food machines and self-service cafes;
• small brewery;
• preparation and delivery of lunches - especially relevant for large cities;
• mobile fast food.

Comfort

Business on improving comfort and quality of life is relevant for most countries. It is especially developed in Western Europe and the USA. Europeans are trying to improve their living conditions, and local entrepreneurs make money from this.

Current directions:

1. Furniture manufacture.
2. Production and installation of “smart furniture”.
3. Sale of robotic vacuum cleaners.

Healthy lifestyle

Europeans are obsessed with a healthy lifestyle. They visit gyms, fitness centers and prefer healthy eating.

Popular business ideas:

• opening a gym or fitness center;
• sale of fitness trackers;
• fast food healthy food;
• grocery stores for preparing healthy food.

Handmade

“Hand Made” literally translates as “handmade”. This type of entrepreneurship is available to everyone - it only requires free time, creative ideas and minimal investment in material.

Hand Made can be both the main and additional source of income.

Popular niches:

1. Production of handmade chocolate.
2. Soap production.
3. Homemade baked goods - cakes, cookies, buns.
4. Jewelry - bracelets, earrings and other jewelry.
5. Designer clothing - for people and pets.

Sell ​​products through the Internet, friends, acquaintances, advertisements in local newspapers, or open your own store.

TOP 7 successful business ideas from Europe

Europe and the USA are developing faster than Russia in terms of entrepreneurship.

Therefore, most of the “new” business ideas are first born abroad and only then begin to be used in the Russian Federation - you don’t have to have your own idea to build a profitable business - use the experience of your European colleagues.

Ecotourism

Eco-tourism is a trend that is developing all over the world. This type of tourism is in particular demand among residents of megacities - they want to take a break from the bustle of the city, and nature is the best option for them.

This type of business does not require large investments. To organize it, you need to have a natural area that will be of interest to tourists. There are many such places in Russia, so the choice is quite large.

Eco-tourism destinations:

• mountain tourism;
• horseback riding through the forest;
• cycling through picturesque places;
• boating or kayaking;
• visiting protected areas;
• fishing;
• building a tent camp in the forest and living in it;
• walking tours.

This is not a complete list - there are many options for organizing eco-tourism. Each region has its own characteristics that the organizer must take into account. In addition, integrated tours are often organized - mountain tourism is combined with kayaking (if there are bodies of water in the mountains), and hiking with visits to protected areas.

Each organizer usually has its own unique program for such events.

Sale of door handles with disinfecting effect

Banks, cafes, restaurants and large offices are visited by hundreds and even thousands of people every day. Some of them get sick and leave behind germs that spread to other visitors.

All visitors touch the door handle. It is from this that most microbes are transmitted. To combat this, the British company Altitude Medical began producing door handles with a disinfecting effect.

All popular business ideas are born from daily human needs

These pens contain dispensers that dispense a disinfectant that kills all accumulated germs.

The average cost of one such pen is $200.

Potential clients:

1. Office owners.
2. Catering establishments.
3. Private clients.

Terminals for selling rolls

In Europe, as in Russia, the demand for Japanese cuisine is growing. Rolls are in greatest demand. They are prepared even in ordinary fast foods. But the buyer does not always have the time or desire to wait until his order is prepared.

For this reason, the number of vending machines selling rolls has increased. A smart machine prepares rolls on its own - the client saves his time, and you earn money.

This type of vending business is just gaining popularity, but has favorable conditions for development in Russia and the CIS.

Food truck

The idea is not new. It is used all over the world – including in Russia. Most of these business projects are closed in the first year - due to an illiterate approach to organizing the business.

A mobile snack bar will be relevant only in places with large crowds of people - on the central streets of the city, near business centers, universities, cinemas, and in large parks.

Making clothes for pets

Caring owners order clothes for their pets. Since the mid-2000s, this fashion has become widespread in European countries. It also applies to the countries of the former USSR.

Owners of dogs of different breeds create a special demand for such clothes. For example, in winter, during walks, animals try to dress warmly, because they are accustomed to the warmth and comfort of home.

Bicycle upgrade

An upgrade is an improvement, creating more comfortable conditions for using a bicycle.

Interest in cycling is growing around the world. This is due to convenience and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Practical and pedantic Europeans try to take care of their health, so they switch to bicycles en masse - they ride them to work, go on bike rides and even travel.

"Smart" furniture

Dutch, Swedish and German companies create furniture that opens, closes and even transforms itself - the kitchen into the living room and vice versa. This niche has not yet been occupied even in the European segment of the market, and even more so in the Russian Federation.

Such unusual furniture makes life easier for its owners and saves them time, and time is the main resource that a person values. Therefore, there are all the necessary prerequisites for the development of this type of entrepreneurship.

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Possible reasons for failure when implementing a business idea

Every new entrepreneur makes mistakes. But it’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes than to make your own.

Let's look at 4 main mistakes and ways to avoid them.

Reason 1. Mistakes in money management

Money is a resource. They need to be managed wisely.

Common mistakes:

1. Illiterate distribution of start-up capital. Aspiring entrepreneurs spend all available money on office rent, equipment and hiring staff. The emphasis is not on the quality and volume of products produced, but on the image.
2. Incorrect calculation of the required amount to start. After the launch of the project, the need for additional financing is discovered, the need for unplanned expenses arises - everything needs to be calculated in advance. To do this correctly, study your competitors and their experiences.
3. Improper management of working capital. Direct money from turnover to the development of a business project. There is no need to take funds from there for your own needs, otherwise you will not be able to develop.

Reason 2. Working without a goal

If you don't have a goal, you won't have a plan of action. This is unacceptable in business. The development of each project is planned “from” to “to”.

To make it easier, constantly raise the bar. If you achieve one goal, set the next one. This will motivate you to develop. You must know what you want.

Reason 3. Excessive caution

The success of an entrepreneur depends on his personal qualities - the ability to act and make the right decisions.

When you need to make a responsible decision, doubts begin. And this is good - you must think through everything, assess the prospects and risks. But sometimes excessive caution prevents such a decision, especially if the idea is new and has not been used before.

“What if I don’t succeed?”, “What if there are no clients?”, “No one has done this before me” - these and hundreds of other questions hinder the entrepreneur.

How will you know the answers to these questions until you start? Will you wait for someone else to implement the idea? If you have thought everything through, start taking action. There will be mistakes. Take them as invaluable experience that will help you in the future.

Reason 4. The desire to make money

What is your goal - to earn money, build a thriving business, create your life's work? You can also earn money at the factory - they will think for you there, you will not need to make difficult decisions and bear responsibility for them.

In business it is easier to lose than to earn. Success stories are known to everyone - they are actively advertised and written about in the media. But there are many more examples of failures. Inspired by examples of success, you think: “Now I’ll build some kind of business, I’ll make money.” In practice, everything is different - debts, loans and other obligations that need to be fulfilled.

The goal of a successful business is to offer the buyer the number 1 product in a given segment

Your task is to sell a quality product or service. Only on this is real success built. The thirst for quick profit is not the best motivator in business.

Wise businessmen with extensive experience and understanding of the essence of the laws of market development advise not to start your business journey in areas with high competition. They recommend looking for innovative products and services and occupying empty niches in which only a few currently operate.

It is not necessary to enter the market with your own start-up. You can use new ideas that have begun to be implemented in the USA or European countries. Many of them are already successful and in demand abroad, but are not yet available to Russian consumers.

Processing of fruits and vegetables that have lost their marketable appearance

The relative abundance and marketing policies of grocery stores provide customers with the opportunity to choose vegetables and fruits. This picture looks especially vivid in supermarkets, where customers line up in long lines and examine each apple or orange for a long time, trying to buy the most beautiful and ripe fruits. The remaining products are quite suitable for consumption, but have an unsightly appearance. The shelf life of food, especially fresh food, is short. The supermarket management will have to throw away the leftovers.

But this resource can be used wisely and launch a line for processing illiquid goods and producing various food products from it: juices, jams and purees, fruit and vegetable salads, soups and cereals. We are not talking about rotten vegetables and fruits, but about those that have simply lost their marketable appearance. Enter into an agreement with the management of several supermarkets and buy raw materials from them at a low price. Finished products can be sold in the same supermarkets.

Ecotourism

This is a very fashionable and promising direction. Relaxing in the outback, living in a rural house or in a tent, hiking along picturesque and non-trivial routes attract wealthy residents of megacities who are tired of the bustle of the city. Eco-tourism is an excellent alternative to boring luxury resorts and idle lounging on the beach.

Organizing such tours requires minimal costs and is not particularly difficult, but brings high profits. Eco-tourists do not expect comfortable conditions, they are looking for new, sometimes thrilling sensations, they want to test their endurance and get closer to nature at least for a short time. But it is still necessary to ensure the safety of customers.

Selling a liquid that repels water

A profitable business can be created by selling innovative products. One of them is Ultra Ever Dry. This is a revolutionary substance that has the ability to repel any liquid. The surface treated with Ultra Ever Dry does not get wet or become contaminated with liquid concrete mixtures, oils, or liquid dirt. This product can be used at home, in construction and repair work, and in production.

The advantage of selling innovative products is favorable terms of cooperation from manufacturers and the opportunity to occupy a free niche.

Outsourced call center

More and more companies working in the field of sales and service feel the need to maintain constant communication with customers. The most effective way to inform about new offers, conduct surveys and provide full-fledged service is telephone communication.

Only very large and successful companies have the opportunity to create and maintain their own call center at the proper level. Most enter into contracts with companies that provide this service on an outsourcing basis. To create such a center, you need premises, computer equipment, a single number, multi-channel communication with free incoming calls and special software. This service is extremely in demand.

Exclusive fragrances for every company

Researchers have long known about a person’s ability to perceive various odors on a subconscious level and remember them. Until recently, active work with the olfactory organs was carried out in the cosmetology and food industries. But now a new, very interesting direction is developing in the USA and European countries. For each company, a unique scent is created, which is sprayed in all offices and points that work with clients. It turned out that this is a very powerful marketing technique - it endears visitors and allows them to remember each company by its smell.

In Russia, this direction is at the stage of development. There is no competition. A business that will create exclusive scents for customers and offer services in the form of installing atomizers and fillers with aromatic substances is doomed to great success and high profits.

Sale of door handles with disinfecting effect

Public institutions and transport, medical institutions, retail outlets and banks are visited by a lot of people throughout the day. Everyone knows that a huge number of microbes, many of which are quite dangerous, accumulate on door handles and handrails in the buildings of these establishments.

The English company Altitude Medical has proposed a chic and effective way to combat infection - innovative Pullclean door handles. A dispenser with a disinfectant is installed inside these products. Everyone who touches this handle and opens the door receives a small portion of the substance and reliable protection against infectious and bacterial diseases.

The innovative door handle will go on sale at the end of the year. The manufacturer set the cost of each product at $200. Those who start offering these door handles to their customers will see significant profits, as this innovation has generated enormous interest. This is just the first of a completely new line of products. Soon new products will begin to appear on the market that will protect people from various viruses. This direction promises very optimistic prospects for entrepreneurs.

Terminals for selling rolls

This idea is a huge success in European countries. Manufacturers of special vending machines for selling drinks, crackers, sweets and chips have proposed a new model. These machines are specialized for selling rolls.

Until this time, the dish could only be ordered in some restaurants and sushi bars. The technology for their preparation is simple, but requires precise adherence to proportions. A huge increase in demand for rolls has been noticed in all countries. Now the dish can be bought at a regular terminal. Those who have already purchased special machines talk about significant profits that exceeded the most optimistic forecasts. If you are already in the terminal service industry or are planning to enter this business, purchasing such a machine will be an excellent investment. The initial cost of the device is 150,000 rubles.

Advertising + weather forecast

The idea to combine clothing advertising with information about the current weather state came from a French company. Special software and a weather sensor are installed in the advertising billboard. Images of girls in outfits change depending on temperature and humidity. If it rains, the model is dressed in a raincoat and holds an umbrella; in hot weather, the girl wears a light dress; when it gets cold, she wears a warm coat or fur coat.

This technique has significantly increased sales for clothing stores, but can also be used in the restaurant business. For example, billboards can display dishes that are suitable for a certain time of day or recommended for consumption in specific weather conditions.

Custom houses

A wide selection of mortgage loan offers, the emergence of new building materials and “smart” technologies have increased the chances of every family acquiring their own home. Cottage communities are growing like mushrooms after rain. House owners compete with each other in the size and beauty of their cottages, the originality of their garden plot design, install energy saving systems and other new items that allow them to get maximum comfort at a competitive price.

But many people want to get a unique home. The demand for custom projects is extremely high. If you work in the design and construction industry or are just planning to enter this business, occupy a niche in creating unusual houses. It’s still vacant here, but the number of people wanting to get unique housing or office space is growing at an incredible pace.

Temporary personal driver

This service was offered by one of the European taxi services. In big cities, many customers order a car every working day in order to take their children to school and get to work. In the evening the situation repeats itself - you need to call and wait for a taxi for a while to get home and go shopping. During the working day, for many entrepreneurs and office workers, traveling to a business meeting or other company matters also involves the need to use transport.

The essence of the new service is the conclusion of an agreement with a taxi service for a certain period of time. The travel schedule and possible changes are discussed in advance. After this, the client receives a personal taxi, eliminating the need to call a car and wait for its arrival. At the specified time, a personal driver with a car will be waiting for him at the entrance.