Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean inventing a considerable product or doing something incredible. Sometimes it is doing a small service out of your own house. If you have a decent size garage, here are a few great options to get started.
1. Bicycle repair
Repairing bicycles can be a surprisingly lucrative business. One of the best things about bicycle repair jobs is that they are not nearly as hard as they seem. Sure, bicycles are a bit complicated at first, but there isn’t a lot going on that you can’t learn on YouTube in a couple of weeks. Many bikers taking their hobby seriously spend thousands of dollars on their bike and equipment. When that equipment has issues, they are willing to pay significantly to get everything up and running smoothly. This is a simple job that requires minimal tools and very little know-how.
2. Photographer
Not everyone has what it takes to be a photographer, but you will never know until you try. It is a perfect location for a photography studio if you have an empty garage. You would be surprised how many incredible online pictures are taken in a small studio with the right background. You can set up a studio in the corner of your garage with a brick wall background in one corner and perhaps a mountain or something similar in the other corner. People can choose what environment they want, and no one will be the wiser. This takes a little more upfront money. It may also take a little time to learn. However, photographers make a significant amount of money per hour and can work from home and choose their customers.
3. Welding
Welding is another job that sounds complicated initially but conceptually is not nearly as complex as it seems. This garage business may take a little more cash upfront to get started, but there are a few good ways to get started welding with a little less money upfront. It also is much harder for people to get into, which means you are much less likely to have competition. Many places offer local welding classes, and you will only need a few lessons to understand how to weld. Welding, in essence, is just connecting two pieces of metal. You could quickly turn this into a full-time career. Many welders make over $50,000 a year.
4. Barber
If you market your business correctly, you can make quite a bit as a barber. On average, most Barbers charge around $38 per haircut, which is just a simple one. If they can do a few haircuts in an hour, they’re making $76 or more. This is an incredibly cheap business to get started with. However, it does require a little knowledge. You can take many online and in-person classes to become a better barber. Many barbers will only take simple jobs because plenty of them are available.
5. Flipping
The concept of flipping is pretty simple. Buy something online or in person, and then sell it for more. There are many different strategies for flipping. Some people will find good deals online and post them on local marketplaces like Craigslist. Other people will buy on Craigslist and then sell for a higher price on Craigslist. There are many different strategies as well. This takes just a little bit of money upfront and can be started in just a few hours. Some people have managed to make this a full-time business.
There are many other businesses you could start from your garage as well! All it takes is a good idea and an entrepreneurial spirit. Your first idea may not succeed, but that doesn’t mean you should stop trying. Failure is typically part of the road to success.
