Five Profitable Business Ideas You Can Start in Your Condo

Oct 04, 2021

Starting a business can be hard for everyone, especially getting established in the industry. And anyone who's always out looking and digging into business opportunities will eventually find themselves in a mine full of diamonds. In the case of a private set up, there are chances that condo owners will have to be self-employed for a long time, with the tax cuts being the main attraction.

Of course, there are many advantages in having no boss. Condo-owners get to decide their own working hours and they work on their own time so they can set aside some free time to experience full time . But if they want to avoid any part of tedious paperwork, would rather have someone else manage it for them, continuing their worry-free condo living, then a home business is the ideal choice

Home businesses such as preparing and selling homemade foods, organizing and running a home-based beauty parlor, operating a pet sitting service or an online store or simply by doing things around the house such as DIY-ing. Most of these kinds of home businesses are easy to run because they call for simple and practical tasks to be done. Before starting this kind of business, condo-owners will need to consider their skills and experience for the type of home business they can do. The skill required for these kinds of home business depends on the nature of the work to be done by the individual.

Here are home-based businesses ideas anyone can start inside their condo units:

Selling home-made products

There are many benefits for condo-owners to sell their own crafted products inside their units. Having a look at the online marketplace  can convince everyone with the tons of websites selling homemade products all over the world. In fact, making a living from selling home goods has always been a popular choice for many around the world.

Also, if condo owners have a bit of space inside the condo unit, they can properly showcase their products. This will also help build trust from buyers because they'll see that business owners are not just trying to attract them with photos but with actual objects.

The supplies will depend on the kinds of goods business-starters want to make and sell. Doing wood-carved or plaster-made items, supplies will be needed for these kinds of craft work. Selling cookies, cakes, and other homemade pastries, home-owners will need ingredients and the necessary equipment to prepare these foods. For every home-based business, there are restroom facilities that need to be considered. For example, if business-starters need to sell snacks, they'll need to locate the area where snacks are usually sold for purchase. This way, they can easily observe the surrounding of their condo unit's common areas for possible customers.

Pet sitting and dog walking service

Many condo owners have pets so it would be easy to find potential clients inside their units. Some pet owners will even offer traditional pet sitting services like walking, feeding, washing and grooming pets. There are opportunities that people who own condo units can run a full-time dog walking service or dog sitting service. 

This type of home business has many advantages because it can not only serve as a cover for people who want to work on their own schedule but also serve as an activity for young children. This is why dog walking or pet sitting is perfect for seniors. This kind of business is also suitable for runners who need to earn extra cash so they do not need to spend money on rent and utilities bills, still maintaining the quality of their condo living.

This business can also attract a lot of clients in a short period of time because condo owners will already have their pets with them.

Selling second-hand clothes

Condo owners who have extra clothes inside their units can turn their extra clothes into cash. This kind of home business is also ideal for students living in condos or students renting condo units. Students who are already working part-time jobs will find it easy to sell their old clothes because they don't need the money that badly, unlike other individuals who work full-time jobs.

Selling old clothes can be done in both online and real life settings. On the other hand, selling used items like furniture and gadgets is actually not that easy. Typically, buyers will not get the chance to examine the item properly so they get worried about buying used things online or offline. One way to sell used items is to have a model or a person to wear the clothes so that buyers can see what the clothes look like when worn.

Selling graphic designs or own digital products

With a computer or right software, this business can be done inside the comfort of their condo living. Leveraging artistic skills and selling designs online to be printed on mugs, t-shirts, phone cases, and many more, is a way to start with selling graphic designs. And there is a couple of cash to start with, condo owners can print their own designs.

This kind of business is perfect for college students who are studying graphic designing. Students can easily market their designs online using social media sites or by posting their artwork in online communities. Another way is to have a small product store inside their condo unit where they can design products, which they will then sell to interested buyers. This way, students can earn while studying.

Selling own digital products like eBooks or music files can also be done online by creating an online email address and setting up a website. Tutorials on how to make an eBook file can be found on Youtube while tutorials on how to use other multimedia programs for creating music files are abundant on the internet. 

Starting tutoring services

Tutoring services inside the condo unit can be popular especially among condo-owners and college students. There are students who want to work on their own schedule so they can earn money while living inside their condo units. Tutoring service is also recommended for young children who want to learn new things about the outside world without leaving their home.

Since most tutoring services are already available online, there is no need for starting tutoring services inside the condo unit. However, there are times when parents of small children feel that it would be best to have a tutor in the house because they don't want their children to go outside or using the computer too often. With enough trust and following health protocols, having in-person tutoring can be offered within the condominium.

These startups not only make profit, but it will also make condo living more productive for condo dwellers. Starting with available resources, this includes skills that they already have, would be a great investment for startup business. It takes a lot of curiosity and discovery to decide on what business to start within the comforts of the condo, and it takes courage to take these ideas to the next game.

Start building your passion and growing it inside your condo with Vista Residences.

Vista Residences is the condominium arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. that offers ready for occupancy and pre-selling condominium projects in Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Ortigas, Baguio, Cebu, and CDO that are strategically located within major cities, in close proximity to premium universities, transit oriented locations and developed business districts.     

At Vista Residences, unit owners can take advantage of the property’s centrality. The properties of Vista Residences are strategically located near the country’s premium universities and CBDs, making them an attractive investment for both local and foreign investors.

Vista Residences has ready for occupancy condo projects in Manila such as Vista Taft, Vista Heights, Vista GL Taft, 878 Espana, and Crown Tower University Belt. It also has pre-selling projects in the said area which include Vista Recto, Plumeria Heights, Tennyson Heights, Bradbury Heights, Sky Arts Manila, and Kizuna Heights.

Meanwhile, its ready for occupancy projects in Quezon City include Wil Tower, the Symphony Towers, Pine Crest, and Vista 309 Katipunan. It also has pre-selling condo projects in the said city such as Hawthorne Heights and Vista Pointe.

Vista Residences offers a condo property situated in major locations in Metro Manila – Makati City, Ortigas, and Mandaluyong City. If you are looking for a condominium where you can easily move in or a property that you can invest in, Vista Residences has ready for occupancy condo units and pre-selling condo projects. Salcedo Square in Salcedo Village Makati, Laureano Di Trevi in Chino Rocess Makati, The Currency and The Spectrum in Ortigas Central Business District Pasig City and Vista Shaw in Shaw boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

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