Small Business Ideas that You Can Start at your Condo

Sep 13, 2021

A lot of Filipinos choose to quit their normal jobs to experience what it is like to be their boss. Many Filipinos strive to be entrepreneurs because they have the opportunity to be completely compensated for their job, have complete control over their work schedules, and make the most crucial company decisions.

The capital, on the other hand, is the most important factor to consider when starting a small business in the country. Several Filipinos are discouraged by their assumption that successful businesses require a substantial amount of capital. Especially if they are saving money whether for emergency use or to achieve a condo living life.

The good news is that you do not need to deplete your savings account or borrow money from a loan shark to start a business because you can start a business right now at the comfort of your home.

Reasons for Doing Small Business this 2021

Given the global economic crisis, you might be wondering if it is a good idea to start a business. Not just the Philippines, but also other countries were heavily damaged by the pandemic, which disrupted worldwide trade and, of course, the local economy. You may be tempted to doubt yourself in light of this, but here is why you should not.

2021 is another year to start on the right foot - at least if you keep your hopes up. You should not let the pandemic deter you from accomplishing your entrepreneurial goals. So, rather than being preoccupied with all of your negative ideas, take a moment to sit down and explore unique alternatives to help your dream business succeed. For example, in this time of pandemic and lockdowns, go digital and ensure that you address your potential client's pain points. If you are living in a condo, you can opt to pursue online selling on Facebook. You can utilize your condo design to take aesthetic photos that can add professionalism to your business. 

How to Future-proof your Small Business?

Your uncertainties can easily overwhelm you at times. However, if you learn how to future-proof your business, you can overcome this. By future-proofing your small business, you ensure that it will be useful in the long run. There is no reason to believe it will become obsolete in the future. So, how can you ensure that your business is future-proof?

Here are four tried-and-true methods:

Make room for new ideas

Although it is difficult to predict the future, you can come close. You should continue to educate yourself. You will need to develop and explore new ways to entice your clients at some point. To put it another way, you should up your game and outperform your competitors.

Keep an eye on what is going on in the developed world

If there is one word you should remember, it is "trend." Keep up with all of the latest trends in most developed countries, but don't copy them completely. You must customize it to your small business requirements. You can do this by researching on various social networking sites while relaxing your back at the comfort of your condo living.

Forecast future demands today

Customers may not always be able to express their desires. You must expect it as an entrepreneur. As a result, it necessitates not just creativity, but also your imagination and industry knowledge. For starters, the most important thing you can do is conduct ongoing market research and benchmarking. You may not require the data at this time, but you will in the future, so keep them while you can.

Reconsider your previous strategies

Move on if your previous strategies failed. It is the proper thing to do, yet you will understand at some point that your failure can serve as a motivator to do better. Instead of completely forgetting about it, why don't you utilize it as motivation to do better? Improve on previous methods or altogether change them. It is all up to you.

6 Small Businesses you can Start at Home

Buy and sell

Another fantastic business idea to investigate is buying and selling. As you may be aware, it is a tried-and-true business model that covers practically every item you can think of. You may easily pull off this business in a variety of areas, including gadgets, clothing, food, real estate, and others if you learn the art of buying at cheaper prices and selling with a profit margin. Additionally, how you present your products is a smart thing to do. As I have said earlier, if you are living in a condominium, you can maximize your condo design by using it as background for shooting your products.

Ukay-ukay

Do you enjoy giving people second chances? Many Filipinos do in terms of clothing, which is why ukay-ukay businesses can be found all across the country. Because second-hand clothes are a lucrative company, there is no need to publicize your store because you can expect a flood of customers. The owner determines the product pricing, but make sure there is enough mark-up to accommodate bargain-hunting buyers. However, if you do not want to make an effort to make a stall of ukay-ukay clothes, you can do it at your home by live selling it online.

Plant Selling Business

Plants not only beautify environments, but they also improve the quality of the air we breathe. If you have a green thumb, you can grow your plants or buy them in bulk from low-cost sources, then display them in attractive vases and sell them for a profit. Indoor plants are perfect for condo living as it does not require much sunlight.

Making Soap and Lotion

Local entrepreneur shows have featured everyday Pinoys who developed a business empire by selling a product or service that began as a pastime. You can do it, too, if they can! Making soap and lotion, as well as aromas and perfume, requires very little initial investment. You can attend pieces of training and workshops to develop your abilities if you don't have the expertise yet but are interested in learning more.

Candle-making is a lucrative business

Candles have discovered a niche market in spas and other relaxing environments. It's especially strong around Halloween and All Saints. You may either learn to produce them yourself or purchase them in quantity to resell. One possible target audience for this business is people living in a condo as it adds aesthetics to their condo design.

Vlogging

Do you feel comfortable speaking in front of a camera? If so, vlogging could be your next business venture. Vlogging used to be solely for fun. However, you may now use it to make money online using it. The procedure is straightforward: (1) Create an account on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, (2) plan out your gear and shoot, and then (3) edit and publish your video. It is difficult to do at first since you must first build your following and followers before you can begin monetizing your channel. Before you can monetize your account on YouTube, for example, you must have a particular number of followers and viewers. Furthermore, the number of marketers who insert advertising on your films determines your income. As a result, having a large number of followers who read your content is important. At the same time, after you have achieved influencer status, you will be able to demand certain prices from companies who want to collaborate with you. You could be a lifestyle, or travel vlogger depending on what you wanted it to be.

Doing Business and COVID-19

The pandemic is unlikely to be over before the end of the year. As a result, most entrepreneurs have a lot of doubts and uncertainties about starting a firm. There is, however, no right or wrong way to approach this. Everything boils down to personal preference and determination. If you're willing to take a risk while still wanting to see your business succeed, then go ahead and start your dream company. Follow the correct health routines and the "new normal," like a pro suggestion. Furthermore, if you are having doubts about yourself and are not entirely committed to achieving something, take a break and do additional study before establishing a business. You do not want to do anything half-heartedly because your doubts will fill your mind and make it difficult for you to make decisions. It is never a race to start a business. Take your time and shock the world when the opportunity arises. 

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