Summer is coming very soon, so it's time to talk about summer business. In this publication I want to consider the most promising and profitable summer business ideas to help you decide what business to open this summer. Since I myself live in a resort town, I know this firsthand.
Among my friends and acquaintances there are many entrepreneurs for whom summer business is the main source: active work for 2-3 months a year is enough for them to support themselves and their family throughout the year.
Business in the summer season can be completely different in terms of the level of investment required. In this publication, I will not talk about opening travel agencies and building boarding houses, but will consider the most low-cost options, summer business ideas, available to a wide range of people.
Profitable summer business ideas: trading.
So, let's start by looking at options for summer earnings from trading. The largest cost item for this business is rent. After all, it is clear that the more accessible the place you choose to locate your outlet, the more you can earn, but, on the other hand, the more it will cost you. Therefore, you need to look for the optimal combination of these parameters.
It is best to locate a summer business in places where people relax: in park areas, on the seashore, river, pond... That is, where people prefer to relax.
From the staff you will need 1-2-3 sales people, depending on how long the point will work. It is generally advisable to keep it running for as long as possible.
1. Ice cream trade. For many who think about what kind of business to open in the summer, this idea probably comes to mind first. And absolutely not in vain. Regardless of whether you live in a resort town or not, the demand for ice cream in the summer has been and will always be - during this period it increases by 300-500%. Therefore, the summer ice cream business almost always turns out to be profitable and highly profitable.
There are two options here:
– Install a freezer and sell packaged ice cream;
– Set up an ice cream production plant and produce it yourself.
In both cases, trading equipment can be either purchased or leased, depending on what is more important to you. The retail outlet must have access to electrical networks. You can purchase finished ice cream from official distributors (they will deliver it to you at the point of sale), and semi-finished products for production can be purchased from manufacturers: in this case, you will deliver them to the point of sale yourself.
2. Trade in soft drinks and beer. Also one of the most relevant summer business ideas, because in the summer you always want to drink something cold. In summer, you can also observe a significant increase in demand for these products, regardless of the city or region, although, of course, in resort areas this demand is higher.
A summer beverage trading business can also be organized using your own or rented equipment - in this case you will need a refrigeration chamber and/or a refrigerator. You can purchase drinks for sale directly from distributors at small wholesale prices; perhaps they will even deliver them to the point of sale for free.
Separately, it is worth considering such a summer business option as selling kvass.
3. Trade in cotton candy and popcorn. Another product that you can build a good summer business on is cotton candy or popcorn, or both. To do this, you will need to rent a good walk-through space for sales and purchase/rent machines for the production of cotton candy and popcorn. When a retail outlet is located in a good location, this business turns out to be very profitable: the actual cost of raw materials for this product is several times lower than its selling price.
4. Trade in souvenirs. This idea for a summer business is suitable, first of all, for resort settlements, which attract a large number of vacationers during the hot season. Large trade markups are also applied to souvenir products; they do not require special electrical equipment, that is, a point of sale can be installed where there is no electricity. Another significant advantage of the summer souvenir trading business over the food trade is that selling souvenirs does not require a number of permits required for the food and drink trade.
You can purchase souvenirs directly from manufacturers, and if you have the desire and skill, you can even make them yourself. For example, from shells or other natural materials. There are many resources on the Internet that allow you to learn how to make souvenirs with your own hands. Thus, for example, you can spend the entire off-season producing souvenirs, and then open a summer business selling them, thereby earning the maximum.
5. Trading points. Another indispensable summer attribute for almost every person is sunglasses. When thinking about what business to open in the summer, you can consider this option. You will need a specialized rack, which also does not require connection to electricity. Summer retail outlets for the sale of glasses can be installed not only in recreational areas, but also in markets or just passing streets, where the retail space will be cheaper. You can purchase glasses for sale from distributors; the average trade margin in the summer is 50% and higher.
6. Trade in beach goods. A very profitable idea for a summer business in settlements located on the seashore or other bodies of water that are widely used for beach holidays. You can sell beach mats, beach towels, air mattresses and circles, children's beach toys, swimsuits, pareos, goggles and diving kits and everything that is relevant for relaxing on the beach and on the water.
When purchasing products, if they are diverse, you will most likely have to work with different distributors. The advantage is that the goods are non-perishable, the retail outlet does not require an electricity connection and approvals necessary for the sale of food products. Ideally, such retail outlets should be located directly on the beaches or in close proximity to them.
The profitability of summer business in the retail sector, as a rule, reaches 100% or higher, especially for retail outlets located in resort areas in places where the local population and vacationers gather.
These were the ideas for a summer trading business, and now let's look at the most popular ways to make money in the service industry in the summer.
Profitable summer business ideas: service industry.
Here, the fundamental cost item will be not only the rental of the territory on which the services will be provided, but also, in many cases, the cost of the necessary equipment. By the way, the territory for providing services will be larger than for a retail space, so the costs here in most cases will be higher. But so does profit.
The main ideas of summer business in the service sector are based on placing an attraction in a busy place. The staff will also require 1-2-3 people per point, depending on its operating mode.
Let's consider what kind of business you can open in the service sector in the summer.
1. Inflatable children's attractions and play complexes. Today, inflatable slides, trampolines, attractions and all kinds of labyrinths in which you can climb, jump, climb, slide and overcome various obstacles are very popular among preschool children, which means that their parents will always be ready to provide their child with the opportunity to receive pleasure and a charge of positive emotions at such an attraction.
It is enough to install it in a walk-through place and wait for customers. Payment can be taken both for a certain time of using the service, and access to the gaming complex can be provided one-time, for any time. Such a policy always seems attractive, although, in fact, the child usually does not spend much time there - he gets physically tired and gets tired of it.
You will initially have to spend money on the purchase of such a gaming complex, but perhaps you will be able to return this money in the first season, and in the future you will work completely for profit. That is, it makes sense to plan such a summer business for at least several years at once. In addition, a place is needed in which this attraction would be stored in the off-season.
2. Prize shooting range. Another popular summer business idea is a prize shooting gallery. Set up a point where you can shoot something (air guns, toy guns, bows and arrows, darts, slingshots, etc.) at something (targets, blocks, balloons, hanging objects, targets, etc.) etc.). When hitting the target a certain number of times or, for example, completely destroying the established combination of cubes, bursting all the balls, etc. a prize is given, for example, a soft toy. Upon achieving some intermediate result (1-2 fewer hits) - an incentive prize, for example, a keychain or chewing gum. Such events always attract gambling people, many even come with the desire to win the prize again, having already tried and developed tactics. Of course, only a few will be able to receive a prize, but you will always have clients.
You can choose the cheapest equipment for such a shooting range (for example, when throwing darts at inflated balls), but the area will require a playing area of at least 10 square meters.
3. Rental of children's cars. A summer business can also be opened by renting children's cars. To do this, you will need to purchase a certain number of them and rent a site to locate a rental station. Such services are always in demand in busy areas. An area (street) with an asphalt surface is best suited so that wear and tear on the machines is minimal. You can equip a “track”, for example, from old tires, but this will require renting a larger area.
The more modern the rental cars are, the more they will attract the attention of children and be in demand, but, on the other hand, the more expensive they will cost you.
At the end of each working day, the cars will have to be “put into the garage” - for this you can rent a utility room not far from the rental location. You will also need a place to store the “vehicle fleet” in the off-season. It is better to start this summer business with the expectation of regular work every season, since the first summer will only be needed to recoup the purchased machines.
4. Beach equipment rental. A similar summer business idea is suitable for resort areas on the coast where there are beaches. It will be necessary to purchase plastic sun loungers, sun loungers, umbrellas, rent a place on a beach that does not itself provide such services (for example, it could be the beach of a sanatorium or boarding house), and rent out all this equipment during a sunny day. A certain number of beachgoers will definitely be interested in your services; most likely, you will even have regular clients.
The amount of beach equipment that makes sense to purchase depends on the traffic of the beach where you will provide services. It is also better to plan this business for more than one season, and here you will also need a room for winter storage of rental items.
5. Photographer services, photos in various settings. Such a summer business can be opened by people who have a SLR camera and certain photography skills, but not only that. You will need to purchase certain equipment in which people will be interested in taking photos (carriages, thrones, medieval clothes, figurines of cartoon characters, cool frames for sticking in heads, etc.). If you are not a photographer, then you can charge a fee for taking a photo with a client’s camera in your surroundings; if you are a photographer, you can also take photos yourself - in this case, your earnings will be higher.
The more interesting and unusual the setting in which you offer to take photos, the more in demand it will be. It is advisable to install such points at the most accessible places in recreation areas. In the off-season, in this case too, you will need a place where all the equipment will be stored.
6. Air conditioning installation services. Here's an idea for a summer business that doesn't involve renting a plot and providing services right on the street. As you know, in the summer there is a peak in the sale of air conditioners; installation specialists servicing household appliance stores work extra hard, but still the queue is often booked several weeks in advance. Thus, the demand for this service is greatly increasing, and there is a shortage of specialists.
If installing an air conditioner is not a problem for you, you can purchase the necessary tools and equipment and negotiate with large air conditioning outlets to send customers to you. For this you will pay them certain commissions. This way, you will always have customers, and this summer business may even develop into a permanent one, but, of course, in the off-season, income will drop significantly.
A summer business in the service sector usually requires more costs to open than a retail business, so it is advisable to plan it for many years at once. The profitability here is also high: from 100% and above, but if it is necessary to purchase certain equipment, it first takes some time to pay for it.
I've reviewed the most popular and affordable summer business ideas. There are many other ways to make money during the summer season, so you can always choose the one that suits you specifically.
I’m always glad to see you on a site that was created to improve your financial literacy and teach you how to effectively use personal finance. See you again!
The first warm days have already begun to delight Russians, which means that the long-awaited vacation is just around the corner. The warm sea, sand and cool drinks attract people, making them forget about work and everyday problems.
Some choose foreign resorts with a five-star hotel, others buy a train ticket to visit domestic beaches and sanatoriums. But both are united by the feeling of having a good rest, carefree spending the money earned during the year. That is why residents of resort towns are rubbing their palms with anticipation, because they will make good money from renting housing, trading and beach activities.
Business on the beach is considered the simplest and most profitable way to make money at the resort; every year it brings its owners many thousands of profits in just three to four months. Beach business is considered one of the most profitable and highly profitable.
Earnings from beach activities are seasonal, usually lasting from three to four months a year. But, despite such a short period of time, an organized business on the beach can bring profit, which will make it possible to live carefree for the remaining year or open a new business. In addition, these three to four months of working days will be spent on the beach, near the warm sea, so it is difficult to imagine a more pleasant working atmosphere.
Where to begin?
First you need to decide on the type of beach business. Typically, all options for a successful beach business are divided into several types:
- Without large capital investments. A type of business that does not require significant initial investment from the owner.
- With significant investment. This category of business will require owners to spend money on expensive equipment, repairs and furnishings.
Experienced entrepreneurs claim that to open a small business on the beach you will need only five hundred to seven hundred dollars. Anyone can find these funds without much difficulty. For example, selling seeds, dried fish, and corn will require “pennies,” and the profit will cover all expenses tenfold.
In order to start offering your services and goods on the beach, it is not even necessary to register an individual entrepreneur or LLC, but if you are a law-abiding citizen, then you can go through this procedure.
Whether you will need to rent a place on the beach or you will be a free wanderer with a bag of groceries on your shoulder depends on the type of business you choose.
Cons of a beach business
Opening a business on the beach is a very promising path in business, but it also has its drawbacks.
- Working on the beach is very grueling. Not every person can stay under the scorching sun all day, and it is unprofitable to trust the business to a hired employee. Often the staff hides part of the proceeds from the owner or even runs away with it.
- SES workers will monitor your business very closely, waiting for the moment when you can be fined. As already mentioned, many beach businessmen work without permission, because obtaining these documents incurs large costs.
Types of business
Now let's give some ideas for a beach business that will bring long-awaited profits to the owner.
Providing comfort
Russians are already accustomed to relaxing in comfort; no one goes to the beach anymore with a towel on which to sunbathe. Everyone wants to grab a sun lounger and an umbrella for a comfortable stay. Therefore, renting umbrellas and sun loungers is the most popular beach business. The costs of purchasing equipment are recouped for the owners already in the first days of the season, and then bring a stable profit until closing.
People are already accustomed to paying for comfort, so renting sun loungers and umbrellas is a profitable business.
Dry toilets, showers and changing cabins are the next point of comfortable relaxation. People don’t mind paying twenty to thirty rubles for the convenience that the owner of this type of business offers them. After all, for one person this is a trifle, but if you count the number of daily visitors, it turns out that this type of income is very promising.
Beach visitors are willing to pay even for the comfort of changing into swimsuits and swimming trunks. Attractions
The most popular beach business is the opening of attractions. Entertainment, both on land and on water, is in constant demand among beach visitors. Of course, this type of business will require investment, but it will more than pay off for its owner.
The most popular attractions on the beach are:
All these types of attractions bring joy and fun to the customers, which is the main goal of this business. The main expenses are the costs of purchasing attraction equipment, renting and registering a business in all instances: SES, tax, state inspection for small vessels. But all these little things will be justified by the profit received from renting attractions.
Renting three to four jet skis brings owners a decent daily income. Remember: The entrepreneur must pass a test on his knowledge of the rules for organizing recreation on the water in a shipping company.
The total amount of investment for this type of business is three hundred to four hundred thousand rubles, depending on the quality of the purchased equipment. For example, a rubber water zorb costs twenty thousand rubles; in order to make a good profit, you need to purchase 4-5 balls. An above-ground trampoline, depending on its size, costs from one hundred to two hundred thousand rubles, but costs can be reduced if the trampoline is rented. A water scooter costs from forty thousand rubles; for full operation you will need to purchase 3-4 of these scooters.
Sliding down a water slide is great fun for both adults and children. Rent for the occupied space will cost from 15 to 50 thousand rubles, depending on the size of the attraction. The salary of employees who instruct clients and collect money is 18-20 thousand rubles. But it is possible to save on this if the entrepreneur himself does it.
Sale of gifts and souvenirs
Any person who comes on vacation to the sea will definitely buy a souvenir as a keepsake, as well as gifts for their family and friends. Unique souvenirs that are difficult to find in your hometown are especially popular. Often these souvenirs are figurines made of shells, bracelets made of sea stones, talismans, and wicker items.
In order to sell these products, you will need to find suppliers, who are local craftsmen, and also rent a place on the beach. The markup on such a product averages from one hundred to three hundred percent, so this type of business is considered very profitable.
Every person strives to bring a memorable souvenir from the resort. Sale of ice cream and draft kvass
Ice cream and kvass are the most popular products on the beach. The queues near ice cream stalls and kvass stalls do not decrease from morning to evening. Therefore, this beach business option attracts many entrepreneurs.
The starting investment for opening a point selling ice cream and kvass is approximately the same and amounts to about one hundred thousand rubles. Typically, sales points do not take up much space on the beach, so rent will not exceed thirty thousand per month.
Draft kvass and ice cream help to escape the heat, so selling this product on the beach is never a problem.
Beach store
A store with swim accessories is another type of highly profitable beach business. Vacationers are undoubtedly ready to spend money on purchasing inflatable rings, balls, suntan creams and lotions, diving maxis, towels, swimsuits, and swimming trunks. In addition to sales, it is also possible to rent equipment - surfboards, balls, circles and even boats.
Every year, enterprising businessmen find new types of services to entertain vacationers, however, there is enough profit for everyone. Therefore, if you are choosing where to start your business journey, then stop at beach entrepreneurship. Because more than sixty percent of people doing business on the beach pay off their business and make a stable profit throughout the season.
Living in a resort town has advantages that directly affect your ability to improve your financial well-being. Business ideas with good income at sea are somewhat specific in nature, since a huge influx of clients is expected on average for only 3 months, and you need to meet them as prepared as possible.
Trading opportunities with minimal investment
An indisputable truth: at sea, people prefer not to think too much about their spending, leaving the desire to save for everyday work when they arrive home. Therefore, you can sell a lot of things by placing the goods on folding tables, in tents, under large umbrellas. The main thing is to interest passers-by with your products.
What can you make good money on? For example, on sale:
- souvenirs;
- swimwear;
- sweets;
- ice cream;
- popcorn;
- fruit.
At the same time, the greatest “pure” revenue comes from trading in goods for the sale of which no special documents need to be drawn up. This is the sale of souvenirs that you can resell or create yourself throughout the year, preparing an impressive supply for the summer.
Sales on the beach
A summer business on the beach will require a small investment: the ideas here are varied. Good profits come from trading in sunglasses, swimsuits, beach towels and other vacation paraphernalia, which must be purchased in advance in bulk.
To sell glasses, it is enough to use special risers, and swimsuits or towels can be laid out on a table under the tent.
The main thing is to purchase quality goods for sale, focusing on products belonging to the average price category.
Prices that are too low will cause distrust, and very expensive products are not sold out so intensively. For such a minimum period, income is ensured due to the speed of turnover, and not the search for regular customers.
The sale of boiled corn is well regarded as a business that excludes any serious investment. Money is created according to the banal principle “Don’t be lazy!”, because for sales you only need to purchase:
- young corn;
- carrying bag;
- napkins;
- forceps.
The costs are minimal, amounting to several thousand, and such a business brings in quite a lot of income.
This category also includes sales of carbonated drinks, water, beer, and dried fish. After all, in the heat, everyone is thirsty, and vacationers are much more comfortable using the services of a peddler than packing their things and heading into town just to make purchases.
As alternative, no less profitable options for sale directly on the beach, you can offer sales:
- ready-to-pack popcorn, cotton candy;
- ice cream from a cooler bag;
- sliced or whole watermelons, melons;
- various assorted fruits.
It is necessary to take into account that all goods are perishable - only a limited quantity is brought to the beach; to save time, the stock must be constantly replenished by a summer business partner.
Earning money on attractions
If you use the beach business to make money, ideas for creating all kinds of attractions require more significant investments than trade, but they pay for themselves many times over. It is quite possible to purchase inflatable attractions, trampolines, labyrinths, where children can have fun and throw out their energy.
The self-sufficiency of such an attraction is on average 3 weeks, depending on the influx of vacationers. If the work is carried out at the height of the season, better profitability is possible, because there are no parents who would forbid their child to have a little fun. And we don’t even need to talk about how children react to such an opportunity.
A prize shooting range designed for gambling clients can also feed its owner quite well. The desire to have fun and prove your skills will bring not only children, but also adults to the tent. Inexpensive prizes in the form of plush toys, key chains, and drinks will help enhance and spur their excitement.
It is guaranteed that many customers will come again, bring friends and organize real competitions. An additional benefit of the idea is that for a shooting range, at least at first, it is not necessary to purchase too expensive equipment.
Benefits of renting on the beach
The resort business is rich in ideas for the possibility of making money by providing rentals. Earnings are based on temporary issuance to vacationers:
- sunbeds;
- mattresses;
- inflatable rings;
- sun loungers;
- umbrellas;
- folding chairs.
You can only be based in places where a similar company does not yet operate, and a beach owned by some organization does not provide such services.
Of course, such employment requires a balanced approach and is not temporary. Purchasing equipment and building a room where it will be stored will require serious investments, which should pay off and generate considerable income.
Business ideas for a resort town also involve expensive projects, such as, for example, the purchase of children's cars or catamarans for rental, excursions on motor boats and yachts. To pay for such a business, it will take a whole season or more, plus the need to rent premises for storing equipment throughout the winter.
In any case, there is always an influx of new clients at sea, and you need to take advantage of this by making money yourself and bringing joy to people.
Business ideas with small investments on the beach: Video
The warm sea coast during the beach season attracts not only vacationers and travelers. Many experienced businessmen are also looking for the opportunity to move closer to the sea for the summer in order to make good money selling goods and services to tourists. If you are a novice entrepreneur, and in order to build your own business plan it is important for you to know how such seasonal merchants earn money, then we invite you to familiarize yourself with the five most profitable business ideas at sea. To implement them, you do not need large start-up capital, rent of expensive commercial space, or a large staff.
Earning money from food
The following groups of goods are in demand among vacationers on the sea coast:
- confectionery;
- vegetables and fruits;
- juices and soft drinks;
- dairy products;
- alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks.
If you are planning to organize a mobile retail outlet near the beach, then the most suitable products would be ice cream (see how to make), cookies, sweets, fruits and soft drinks (for example,). Trading these products does not require additional costs for obtaining permits from the authorities and purchasing expensive equipment.
There is no need to purchase a wide range of products, since in order to make money at sea, it is enough to enter into an agreement with a certain brand and sell a popular group of products from one manufacturer. If these conditions are met, the manufacturer will provide the distributor with commercial equipment (mobile display case, refrigerator, etc.), and also provide him with advertising material.
If you plan to open several such retail outlets near the beach in the summer, then you need to find a supplier of products in advance, study the terms of cooperation, and perhaps even conclude preliminary agreements.
It is also necessary to carry out work on obtaining a trade permit from the local administration of the resort settlement. If you do not plan to sell milk, meat, eggs, alcohol or cigarettes, then obtaining permission for mobile trading will not be difficult, but you need to decide in advance on the places where your points will be located.
Beachwear and accessories
A retail point of sale of beachwear and accessories should be opened in specially designated retail areas (markets, shops, shopping centers), where vacationers come intentionally for the necessary things. Usually in resort towns such retail spaces are expensive, so it is necessary to ensure that the starting capital is enough to pay for the rent of a place for a store or tent.
If your initial capital is not enough to rent a good retail space, then you will have to win the sympathy of customers with the range and quality of goods and services. An entrepreneur's instinct for trendy seasonal items is an invaluable gift that allows a businessman to receive maximum profit even with small investments.
If you have not yet developed a practice of new offers, then do not take risks, but purchase those groups of goods that always find their buyer in resort towns:
- good quality swimwear;
- summer hats;
- shorts, T-shirts and beach cover-ups, etc.
Bicycle and rollerblade rental
When going on a trip to the sea, not every vacationer takes a bicycle or roller skates with them. The reason is obvious - tourists have a limited number of luggage spaces. And yet, many travelers dream of taking a ride through the evening or morning resort town. They hope that in the recreation area they can find bicycle rentals and rent good equipment at an adequate price. But their hopes are not always justified.
Fun on the water
All kinds of water slides, trampolines, boats and jet skis are the main entertainment for adults and children on the beach. Every year, entertainment becomes more vibrant and exciting, and every family, when planning a vacation budget, allocates about 10% for fun.
The entrepreneur's task is to offer tourists safe, convenient and affordable attractions. With a small budget (up to 200 thousand rubles), the right decision would be to purchase a high-quality beach slide. If the budget is more than 500 thousand rubles, then you can buy a jet ski and take vacationers on buns.
With a daily income of about 5 thousand rubles for the beach season, all initial costs will be recouped and profits will accumulate. On a summer day at the beach, the earnings of attraction owners can reach up to 30 thousand rubles.
If you are interested, consider other interesting ideas for making money during the warm season.
Nanny for children
One of the most budget-friendly business ideas for making money at sea is providing nanny services for vacationers with children. To implement this project, you only need to spend money on advertising. However, it should be taken into account that parents always fear for the safety of their children, therefore, when offering their services, the nanny must provide guarantees that nothing will happen to the children. The best option is to cooperate with hotels that can vouch for the quality of babysitting services. But in order for such cooperation to be mutually beneficial, it will be necessary to pay the hotel for the services of an advertising agent.
An hour of work for a nanny in a resort town costs about 400 rubles, that is, for eight hours of work you can earn 3,200 rubles. Monthly earnings can reach 60 thousand rubles.
"Summer, sun, sea, beach, this evening will be ours!" - these are the words that ring in the minds of most holidaymakers heading to the cool water and hot sands to spend their long-awaited vacation.
Some have in their pocket a luxury trip to foreign countries, giving them the opportunity to relax for a week or two in all inclusive style. And others rush on trains, buses or private cars towards the coastal expanses of our homeland. Both are united by a feeling of lightness and a great desire to have fun spending the money earned during the year.
Therefore, residents of resort towns not only happily rent out even the smallest living space at their disposal, but also make great money from trading and organizing summer beach entertainment. Business on the beach is developing by leaps and bounds, annually bringing its owners a very good income.
Ninety days a year
Unfortunately, earnings from vacationers are seasonal. On average, only three months a year our compatriots have the opportunity to make a profit. And only in some regions of the country the number of “profitable” days can be increased by a maximum of sixty more.
The period is short, but a properly organized business on the beach can generate income sufficient to open another business of your own. In addition, the entire working day will be spent at the edge of the sea, under the warm rays of the sun. Such workdays promise a fun and serene pastime.
On your marks!
Summer is coming, there is a desire and opportunity to earn money. Where to start? First you need to decide on a way to make a profit.
All existing ideas on how to successfully organize a business on the beach can be divided into two main categories:
- the first does not require large investments: this includes selling food, renting out storage units, renting umbrellas and other inexpensive beach accessories;
- the second needs significant investments: rental points for equipment for recreation and water sports, attractions and other entertainment, summer cafes and restaurants, beach rental with its subsequent improvement.
Based on the opinions of experienced businessmen, we can say that organizing a small business will require only a thousand US dollars. And such funds can be found quickly and without unnecessary difficulties. There would be a desire!
Simple business ideas
It's not that hard to make money on the beach. Probably everyone who has rested near the water at least once in their life has heard the shouts of passing merchants: “Seeds, dried fish, hot corn!” Selling such an inexpensive product can bring in a decent income. To purchase it you will need “pennies”, and the profit will exceed the expense several times.
Unfortunately, everything has its drawbacks:
- Such an activity is incredibly tiring, because not everyone can walk all day under the scorching sun with a heavy bag at the ready, and a hired employee can be seriously let down and even run away with all the proceeds.
- This type of business requires permission from the SES, work without it threatens big troubles. However, the vast majority of such traders work illegally, since the preparation of the necessary documents is so expensive that all further activities lose all meaning.
The above example describes only one of the few ways to make money on the beach without having a large starting capital. In the list of low-cost methods of earning money you can find the storage room described above, the sale of kvass and other soft drinks. You can also organize a small massage room or provide the services of a swimming coach.
Almost anyone can turn simple business ideas into reality; you just need to find the most suitable one. And most importantly, do not violate existing rules and laws.
Comfort for your money
Recently, the requirement for the level of comfort among our compatriots has increased significantly. And if ten years ago everyone, without hesitation, laid a bedding directly on the sand, laid out sandwiches and cut a watermelon, today such a vacation will attract only a few.
Beach improvement has become the number one issue in most resort towns. Vacationers need modern toilets and showers. They want to drink refreshing cocktails in small cozy bars located directly on the sand, or lie on comfortable sun loungers under the shade of umbrellas. And children simply need safe playgrounds and shallow pools with clean water. Such beach development can bring considerable income.
This is my beach!
It is established by law that all citizens of our country have the right of unhindered access to any water bodies and the 20-meter zone adjacent to them. That is, you cannot fence off the beaches and charge money for entry. But how to rent a beach without violating the established rules?
In order for a legal entity to use any piece of the sea, river or coastal zone for its own commercial purposes, it is necessary to conclude an appropriate agreement. It spells out all the rules for using the rented area, what the tenant has the right to and what is strictly prohibited.
Similar documents are issued by the Federal Water Resources Agency. Its divisions are located in every region of the country. Only after receiving the necessary permits can you begin to improve the beach and charge a fee for the provision of services.
Owners of coastal attractions claim that entertainment on land and water is very popular among vacationers. This business on the beach can be called one of the most profitable and quickly pays off.
Everyone who has ever visited a well-maintained beach must have ridden the water slides. This is perhaps the most striking attraction that can attract both children and adults. It is absolutely safe and does not require special skills or special physical training from the user. Therefore, in the first season of work, you can fully recoup the investment in such a business.
Activities on the beach often include riding various watercraft. It could be a catamaran, jet ski, water ski, banana. The use of such watercraft is associated with some risk to life, and the entrepreneur needs an experienced instructor on staff. All clients will also need to be equipped with personal flotation equipment.
I'm walking on water
A fairly new and very attractive, from an entrepreneur’s point of view, water attraction is the Zorb. It is a transparent plastic ball about two meters in diameter. A person is placed inside the container, air is pumped in and pushed into the water.
The ball moves along the surface, and at this time the client spins inside, turning upside down, or carefully “walks on the water.” The employee keeps the balloon on the rope at all times and can quickly return it to shore in case of an emergency.
Buying a Zorb will cost one and a half thousand dollars, and only one worker will be required to operate it. If you place such a ball in a crowded place, its cost will pay off in less than a month.
I'm on my way with the wind
Windsurfing and kitesurfing can also be an excellent way to earn money. Renting equipment for these sports is very popular. Of course, it is impossible to sail while standing on a narrow board, or to fly behind a parachute without prior preparation. Therefore, you can always hire an instructor at rental stores and then master the skill in a few lessons.
I'll take a piece of the sea with me
Finally, let's discuss the topic of souvenirs. Every tourist strives to bring with them from their vacation a small reminder of a fun time spent. To do this, buy cute, inexpensive trinkets decorated with images of the resort. These are mainly magnets, mugs, and small figurines. Such little things are required to be brought to all relatives, friends and colleagues. Visitors buy them in huge quantities, not counting the money spent.
A small retail outlet with a similar product, located in a place where vacationers gather, can bring in unexpectedly high income. Of course, competition in this type of activity is very high, but there are also quite a lot of buyers. The main thing is that there is a wide and attractive assortment on the counter, and that customers are served by a smiling and contactable salesperson.
After a cold winter and May thunderstorms, summer always comes. Tourists will come to soak up the water's edge, and seasonal entrepreneurs will be able to receive their long-awaited income.