Starting a business doesn’t mean you have to hire a whole team. There are many business opportunities that you can start and grow completely on your own. If you’re interested in starting a solo business, here are 50 solopreneur business ideas.
Solopreneur Business Ideas
virtual assistant
Virtual assistants handle various tasks for businesses such as email, scheduling, and social media management. This is something you can do yourself and from your home or other remote location.
e-commerce seller
You can also build an e-commerce site on platforms like eBay, Amazon, or Etsy from virtually anywhere, while managing sales and shipping yourself.
Social Media Manager
For social media savvy entrepreneurs, you can offer your services to other businesses to schedule social media posts and manage their accounts.
social media influencer
Or you can focus on building a following and some influence on your own social media accounts and then working with brands as a social media influencer.
Blogger
If you’re looking to build a business around your writing skills, you can start your own blog and run it yourself, then earn money through ads or sponsored content.
ebook author
You can also focus on writing longer content and then self-publish your own ebooks to sell.
Freelance writer
Or you can offer your writing services to other businesses looking for blog posts or other types of content.
Editor
Copywriting is another popular writing activity. You can specialize in writing copy for websites, product descriptions, or even advertisements.
Graphic designer
For design-savvy entrepreneurs, you can start your own graphic design business and work with clients on a one-to-one basis.
web designer
Or if you’re more tech-savvy, you can focus on building websites for clients as a web designer.
software developer
If you are looking to create more in-depth solutions, you can focus on developing software for customers or selling to customers.
Application Developer
Or you can focus more on mobile technology and develop apps for customers or develop your own apps to offer for sale.
Event photographer
Photography is another field that lends itself to solopreneurship. You can focus on event photography like weddings, allowing you to manage all aspects of your business yourself.
Stock photographer
You can also take photos and then offer them for sale on photo sites.
business consultant
If you have some business expertise, you can offer your services as a business consultant, working with clients in person, over the phone, or online.
Life coach
Even if you don’t have a lot of business experience, you can work with clients in other areas of life like finance, organization, and even personal relationships as a life coach.
Speaker
For entrepreneurs with expertise in a specific topic, you can offer your services as a public speaker for various conferences and events.
Accounting
Another opportunity to work with commercial clients, you could offer bookkeeping services to companies looking to outsource this function.
tax specialist
You can also focus primarily on helping businesses and individuals prepare their tax returns.
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing allows you to share links to specific businesses or products and then earn a portion of the sales you direct to those businesses.
Podcaster
Podcasting is easier than ever to set up on your own. You can host your podcast, build your website, and earn money through ads or affiliate sales.
event planner
If you enjoy organizing and working with different vendors, you can start your own business as an event planner.
baker
While running an entire bakery on your own can be tricky, you can start a bakery business as a solo entrepreneur where you supply baked goods for events or wholesale to other local bakeries.
Coffee trolley
You can also sell coffee on a fairly small scale by creating your own coffee cart that you can take to events, malls, or office buildings.
Tutor
If you are looking to share your knowledge with others, you can do so individually by working as a tutor.
Online course creator
Another way to share your knowledge with others, you can create your own online courses and then sell them to students so they can work on them in their spare time.
YouTube personality
YouTube allows you to create your own channel quite easily. Then, as you build a following, you can earn money through the site’s ad sharing program.
t-shirt designer
Sites like CafePress and Redbubble make it easy to design your own t-shirts and other printed products. And they’ll even fulfill the orders for you, so it’s something you can handle as a solo entrepreneur.
Jewelry designer
You can also create your own jewelry and sell it at local craft fairs or on sites specializing in handmade products like Etsy.
Artist
Or if art is more your forte, you can sell your paintings or drawings at some of these same venues.
soap maker
You can also make your own soaps and similar spa products and sell them wholesale or online.
child care
If you have experience in child care, you can provide home child care or even run a child care service from your home.
house keeper
A relatively simple business to start, you can provide babysitting services to homeowners who are out of town.
Dog walker
For those who enjoy spending time with animals, you can also offer dog walking services as a solopreneur.
Automatic details
You can also provide car wash and auto detailing services where you market your services online and then travel to your customers.
bike mechanic
If you can fix bikes, you can also provide bike mechanic services yourself from a small garage.
Grant Writer
To help businesses and nonprofits raise funds, you can provide grant writing services on a freelance basis.
Resume service
Or you can help job seekers create and improve their resume and cover letter.
Shopping service
You can start your own errand service as a solopreneur where you help customers with various errands like laundry and groceries.
Housemaid
Or you can build a base or regular customers and just specialize in house cleaning services.
Handyman
If you are comfortable with various projects around the home, you can offer handyman services to homeowners in your area.
lawn service
For those who enjoy working outdoors, you can start your own lawn mowing service where you perform weekly maintenance during the summer.
Gardener
Or you could specialize in creating or maintaining gardens and more complex landscaping projects.
farmer’s market vendor
Although it can be difficult to run a farm on your own, you can start a small vegetable garden and then sell items at local farmers markets.
Travel consultant
Travel agencies have suffered greatly in recent years. But some travelers, especially large groups, could still use some help planning their trip and finding the best deals. You can help them do just that by starting a business as an independent travel consultant.
Translator
If you know several languages, you can start a business as a freelance or contract translator.
party entertainer
You can use a number of different skills, from music to juggling to face painting, to start a business as a freelance party entertainer.
Personal trainer
For sports entrepreneurs, you can start your own business as a personal trainer who works with clients one-on-one.
yoga teacher
Or you can offer fitness and wellness classes to larger customer groups. Yoga and pilates are a few examples of things you can specialize in.
Masseuse
You can also start your own business as a masseuse, providing services to clients on a fairly regular basis.
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