You live in Australia and you want to start your own business? Here are more than 45 best small business ideas in Australia.
Have you always dreamed of being your own boss?
You’re not alone – most of us have. The difference is that some people have the courage needed to make the transition from an employee to entrepreneur, while others don’t.
So, if you want to be one of those that gave their dreams a chance to come true, here's a list of over 45 small business ideas in Australia – just keep on reading.
Australia, the Land of Small Businesses?
- 97 percent of all business in Australia are considered small; that amounts to 2,171,607 small businesses in Australia.
- With a high percentage rate of small businesses unfortunately comes a high failure rate: over 60 percent of companies are closed down during the first three years.
- Decide on a business structure – Four different business structures apply to all small businesses in Australia: sole trader, company, partnership, and trust. Each of these has its specific advantages, tax reporting responsibilities, and even health and safety obligations.
- Apply for an ABN (Australian Business Number) – An Australian Business Number is an 11-digit number that will identify your business to the government, as well as the community. You’ll use it for all sorts of tax and business purposes, but it won’t replace your tax file number. You can apply by visiting the Australian Business Register.
- Come up with a business name and get it registered – Your business name (or trading name) is a name under which you’ll be conducting your trades and a way for your customers to identify your business. It should be something that will make you stand out, especially if there’s a lot of competition in your niche.
- Don’t forget about taxes – One of the crucial steps, when you're starting a business, is registering for taxes; which tax registrations you’ll need depends on what kind of business you’re opening. Applying for a TFN (Tax File Number) is mandatory.
- Think about your funding – Where will your startup budget come from? There are several ways to cover the expenses of starting a small business – personal savings, a loan from family and friends, or from a bank (inform yourself about start-up business loans). Before you move to finding a funding source, you should think about how high your start-up costs might be.
- Learn about legal requirements – Registrations and licenses (national, state, and local ones) that apply to you are also critical things to keep in mind when you’re starting a business. Having the correct ones is fundamental for the future of your business.
Now that you have the legal part of starting a business down, here’s the fun part – browsing through all these small business ideas, looking for the one that will catch your attention.
The entire list is divided into niches to make the search a lot simpler for you.
Have a look:
Pet-Related Services
1. Dog Grooming
It’s a well-known thing that dogs are called „a man’s best friend“ – a lot of dog owners genuinely feel that way about their four-legged friends. It’s no wonder they’re willing to pay someone to take care of their dog’s overall appearance. Regular grooming can have a significant impact on a dog’s lifespan and wellbeing, which only means there’s no way this pet-related service is dying anytime soon.
Keep in mind that not all animals will feel comfortable with you bathing them, clipping their claws, and such; it would be best if you could get some training, to get a better idea on how to deal with different animal behaviors.
2. Dog Walking
A lot of people want to own a dog, but not all of them have the time needed to take proper care of them. Regular walks are mandatory if you wish to keep your dog healthy.
So, what are people supposed to do when they just don’t have the time?
Well, that’s easy: hire a professional dog walker.
Dog walking is one of those jobs where everyone profits in a way; your client’s dogs will get their daily exercise, and you’ll not only earn money but have the chance to spend your days surrounded by a bunch of cute animals, too.
3. Pet Care Blogger
We live in an internet era; it’s no wonder, then, that most of us turn to a simple internet search when we need information on a specific topic. Instead of calling the vet every time they have a question about their four-legged friend, pet owners nowadays tend to turn to pet-related blogs.
If you have experience with taking care of animals and you’re confident you could turn it into exciting blog posts, you should give this business a try. After all, you’ll need a minimal amount of money to set everything up, so there’s nothing to lose if you give it a try.
We’ll talk a bit more about blogging in general later on in the article; for now, keep in mind that a pet care blog is always an option.
4. Dog Breeding
If you’re determined to start a pet-related business, dog breeding is another excellent way to do it; this is a job that could turn out to be profitable and rewarding.
Some people will tell you that there’s no way you’ll earn money in this business, but you shouldn’t take them seriously. The real problem is that there are many unethical dog breeders out there – they are the ones that give this business a bad name.
So, if you do decide this is something you’d love to do, make sure you have the patience, time, and money to provide your breeding dogs with the best possible living conditions and health care. Don’t be one of the bad guys.
5. Canine Behaviour Counsellor
Dogs are a man’s best friend, we all know that. But when a pet isn’t properly potty trained, barks and bites for no apparent reason, or is showing other inappropriate behaviors, things can go south rather quickly.
What are dog owners supposed to do when they have such issues with their beloved pet?
They seek professional help; that’s where you, as a canine behavior counselor come to play. Your job is to help them deal with these situations by telling them how to act when such issues occur.
Love toward dogs is one of the essential prerequisites here since you’ll be surrounded by them all the time. Of course, a certificate in canine behavior is mandatory; luckily for you, there’s a rising number of courses dealing with dog behavior counseling.
6. Feline Behaviour Counsellor
We’re all well aware of the fact that cats just do their own thing. And that’s okay; we love them just the way they are.
However, things sometimes get out of control. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the cat is aggressive – it could be any number of things. Sometimes the only issue is that the owners can’t get their cat to come from under the bed (or any other hiding spot) or that it hisses anytime someone tries to pet it.
Most owners will accept this as normal feline behavior and just hope it’ll pass; if things don’t get any better with time, some of them turn to feline behavior counselors as their only remaining option.
If you love cats and everything about them, and you’re willing to put effort into getting certified, you should seriously consider this as a business idea for you.
7. Pet Photography
Pet photography is a fun (and profitable) business that will allow you to combine your love of animals with your passion for photography.
A lot of people tend to think of their pets as family members. It’s no wonder, then, that they are willing to pay good money for high-quality, professional photos of their pets, which they could display in their homes.
There are several things you should take care of before you can start your business. Let’s get one thing straight: owning a camera does not make you a photographer; you’ll have to invest in some high-quality equipment (several cameras, tripods, flashes, lenses, and reflectors), as well as a backdrop stand and backdrop material (for indoor photo shoots). Oh, and don’t forget some cute props for your furry models.
8. Mobile Pet Zoo
Yes, mobile petting zoos are a thing now. So, what’s up with that?
The idea behind this is that you have a mobile zoo focused on medium-sized, domestic animals only; pretty obvious, huh?
If you’re an animal lover, this could turn out to be a perfect business opportunity for you; to make things better, you’ll spend your work days surrounded by cute, little animals. A petting zoo includes typically goats, rabbits, chickens, miniature ponies, and even some traditional pets, such as puppies and guinea pigs.
The secret to mobile petting zoo success is that small children just love them; they get the chance to play with these animals and feed them, without the actual responsibilities of owning them.
Kids are happy, parents are happy, and you’re earning a decent income – what’s not to like?
Online Business Ideas
9. Freelancing
Have you given freelancing a thought?
Guess what: you’re not alone.
We live in an age where people are more inclined than ever to leave behind the 9-to-5 lifestyle and make a living by monetizing their passions and skills. One of the ways to achieve this is by becoming a freelancer.
Besides the fact that you won’t have to limit yourself to the official working hours or an office, another advantage of going freelance is that you can start with close to nothing; in most cases, a freelance business can be launched from your bedroom.
According to CNBC, now’s the time to do it, the numbers are on your side, so give freelancing a shot.
10. Online Retail
Here’s a fact for you: around 80 percent of internet users in Australia have made an online purchase. Here’s another one: there aren’t many retailers that are taking advantage of the whole online shopping trend.
If you put two and two together, it becomes somewhat evident that starting an online retail business is the way to go. With only a few online retailers to compete with, you have high chances of success. On top of that, it’s a business that’s relatively easy to set up – and operate; the costs don’t have to be that big, either. Pick out a product you’re willing to sell and start small; give your business time to grow.
11. Selling Arts and Crafts on Etsy
Etsy is known for being highly supportive of artists and the entire indie community, and when it comes to selling all kinds of crafts and handmade goods online, it’s practically unmatched.
So, how do you become a part of the Etsy community?
Signing up and setting up your Etsy shop is the easy part; you need to remember, though, that no magic button will attract customers. You’ll have to invest time in marketing your Etsy shop on social media (such as Facebook and Twitter) to make your brand more visible. Also, another way to ensure success is to take high-quality photos of your creations; when they can’t touch the product, the images you provide should be the next best thing.
12. Affiliate Marketing
First off, what is affiliate marketing?
To put it shortly, affiliate marketing comes down to referral marketing; you get paid a specific commission rate for each client you, as an affiliate, refer to a manufacturer. You can either be paid per sale or action (lead). You’ve recommended stuff to others before (a book, a movie or a restaurant), so imagine if you got paid whenever someone decided to follow your advice – that’s mainly how affiliate marketing works.
The best thing about this business?
Start-up costs are minimal – there aren’t any, to be exact.
13. Blogging
If you have a hidden talent for writing, it’s time to get it out there.
You’ve probably noticed a lot of people (especially young ones) have turned to blogging as not only a way to earn money, but a way of life, too.
Can blogging be a profitable business?
The answer is: yes. However, it will take some time and effort. First off, you have to find a popular niche; you read earlier about pet-related blogging, but there are plenty of other niches to get into – health and wellness, traveling, hobbies; that’s entirely up to you.
Adding affiliate marketing into the mix will only make your profits higher.
14. Web Content Writing
A lot of people don’t get how much work goes into starting up a website. Anyway, among other things, a site needs content – that’s where content writers come to play.
But what exactly is content writing and what type of content can I expect to write?
Your job will be to provide relevant, high-quality content for a particular website, while the type of content depends on what your client wants – you can expect anything from articles to business information and product description. Your clients will provide you with a brief; your job will be to turn that brief into website content.
You won’t need much to start; besides your love of writing, you’ll need a computer and an internet connection, and you probably already have both, so there’s no room for excuses.
15. Copywriting
You might be wondering: What’s the difference between content writing and copywriting?
Let’s start by explaining that; the main difference is the purpose of writing. The idea behind copywriting lies in promotional advertising. Your job will be to write content (which is called „copy“) focused on raising brand awareness; the ultimate goal is to persuade someone to take action (make a purchase, if you will).
So, if you love writing and know how to keep the reader’s attention, you should seriously consider starting a freelance copywriting business.
16. Digital Library
In many ways, a digital library works the same way as an online store – people will pay a specific amount for a year-long subscription fee (determined by you) and browse the library to find the book they need. After they’ve found what they were looking for, your job will be to ship their book to their doorstep.
However, acquiring a substantial amount of books to start your business will be a serious investment on your part. That’s why it’s best to focus on niche segments – begin with history books, fiction, or something else that comes to your mind. Once your business grows, you’ll need to expand your offer to keep up with the growing demands of your readers – they’ll keep coming back to you instead of going to their local library if you can give them what they’re looking for.
Event-Planning Businesses
17. Event Planner
This business indeed requires a specific personality type; you have to be an outgoing, creative, well-organized problem solver.
Why?
Because, once all the preparations are done and the day of the event comes, it will be your job to prevent everything from falling apart in a split second. It doesn’t matter what kind of event you’re organizing (a birthday party, a wedding, or a conference) your duties remain the same. You need to find a venue, choose the right catering, hire a band (if the event requires music), and, on top of that, make sure everyone is doing their job.
You’ll learn about wedding planning as an exceptionally popular event-planning niche a bit later; let’s stick to the general business idea, at least for now.
18. Wedding Planner
Do you have a soft spot for weddings and a set of organizational skills to go with it?
There’s a way to turn that into a career – becoming a wedding planner could be the ideal job for you. The bride and groom will come to you with their ideas of how their "special day" should look like; it’s up to you, then, to take those visions and ideas and turn them into a reality – a dream come true.
Except from having to deal with an occasional Bridezilla, there aren’t many disadvantages in this event-planning niche. However, you’ll have to put some effort into marketing your business; it shouldn’t be that hard, though – contact local flower shops, catering services, cake bakers, wedding photographers, and other wedding-related businesses so that they could recommend you to their clients.
19. Children’s Party Planner
Okay, so you’ve heard about event planners, as well as wedding planners, but did you know you could make a living by becoming a children’s party planner?
It’s normal that parents want to throw memorable birthday parties for their kids, but nowadays, when a lot of families have two incomes, it’s rather hard to find enough time to plan a party. In situations like this, they turn to a professional – a children’s party planner.
Is it needed to name the advantages of this job?
It’s fun, easy to start, and you get to spend your workdays surrounded by happy children.
Here’s a tip: if you decide this is the business you want to start, keep an eye out for the newest cartoon characters and big movies – kid’s love themed parties.
Food-Related Services
20. Catering Business
Think about family events; are you everyone’s go-to person when it comes to cooking? And, most importantly, do you love preparing food for friends and family members?
A home-based catering business could be a great way to monetize your culinary skills. As always, it’s recommended to start small and to focus on a particular niche, both food, and event-wise; for example, you can specialize in wedding catering. Alternatively, you could focus on the corporate market (conferences, meetings, and such).
The best thing about it is that you can rely on word-of-mouth to do your marketing for you; consider anyone who tries your food at an event a potential customer. Teaming up with local event planners would be a smart move, too.
21. Restaurant Business
Opening a restaurant can be a bit complicated, time-consuming, and expensive endeavor, but if done correctly, it could turn out to be the best business move you’ve ever made.
One of the most important things to consider when you’re opening a restaurant is its location; not every available spot is suitable for a restaurant; sometimes it’s better to wait a bit for a better place to open up. When it comes to interior design, a small space will provide a more intimate, cozy atmosphere, and since you’ll have a smaller-size dining room to decorate, you’ll save up some of your start-up money.
Consider researching the newest trends in the food industry and turning your restaurant into a specialized one; for example, a plant-based menu or an all-organic menu – whatever comes to your mind.
22. Making and Selling Baked Goods
There’s another way to make it in the food-related services, and that’s by starting a home-based bakery.
So, do you enjoy baking?
Because there’s a good chance, you could make a career out of it. Sounds like a dream come true, right?
You already love baking and decorating your baked goods, which is the most important secret to enjoying your job. While enthusiasm is very much appreciated, you’ll have to deal with some not-so-fun rules and regulations, but it’s a small price to pay for something you enjoy doing that much.
Here’s a great tip: to reach a broad client base, make a good online presence for your business – take pictures of your creations and post them on social media. Alternatively, you could create an entire website dedicated to your baking business.
23. Food Truck Business
Starting a food truck business is always a good idea.
Why?
Well, there are several reasons; one of the most important reasons is that you won’t have to invest nearly as much money as you would if you wanted to open a traditional restaurant. So, if you 're going to start a food-related business, but can’t afford to open a restaurant, this is the way to do it.
Another one is that food trucks are profitable. Think about it: you’ll be able to provide food where there’s no room for an actual restaurant – camping sites, carnivals, construction sites, as well as campuses and office complexes.
Location, location, location.
Besides offering delicious food to your customers, picking the right location is key to success here.
24. Chocolate Making
Here’s a well-known fact: everyone likes chocolate.
Another fact: 68.4 percent of Australia’s population ate chocolate (in any form) in a four-week average period, and this consumption has been on the rise since 2013.
What is this telling you?
You should consider starting a chocolate-making business, of course.
With these numbers in mind, you have to expect some fierce competition. Don’t back down; all you need to do is make your brand stand out in the crowd – exotic flavors, unusual shapes, unique, eye-catching packaging – or whatever comes to your mind.
Oh, and remember that, as with selling any other products, marketing is vital; you could organize something like a chocolate tasting party. You could also send your products to potential clients (maybe even include a hand-written note) - people react better to this type of marketing because it gives a more personal vibe.
Other Profitable Small Business Ideas
25. Interior Design
Does your home get a lot of compliments from your guests? Or you always showed particular interest in interior decoration?
If you answered „Yes“ to at least one of these questions, you should consider making a career out of interior design. Your job will be to turn a client’s home into an attractive representation of their personality by using different home décor elements, such as furniture, wallpapers, accent pieces, and the like.
Start-up costs will be low, and you can always opt for a home-based business; all you need are creativity and an eye for design.
26. Translation
Take a minute to think about what „going global“ means market-wise.
Now, more than ever, businesses are operating on a global scale, which means there are a lot of cross-cultural interactions; companies hire translators to overcome these language barriers.
If speaking several languages fluently is one of your hidden talents, you could make a living working as a translator. There’s a significant demand for translation services on a global level, and it will only continue to grow.
Give this business idea some thought; the global community is in a constant need of translation services, the start-up costs are rather low, you can start a home-based business to cut back on your expenses even more, and your target market will continually be changing and extremely wide.
27. Foreign Language School
Besides starting a business in translation services, there’s another way to capitalize on your knowledge of several languages – you could open a foreign language school.
It won’t take much – you can have students come to your house for the time being. Once you build your business and you’re not able to fit all your students in your home for group lessons anymore, you should consider expanding and renting out space.
You can expect people of all ages and occupations in your classes – kids, young people, all sorts of professionals, or people that enjoy learning new things in general. They won’t all be total beginners, either; some of them will, for example, want to improve their conversational skills or grammar.
28. Music Lessons
Are you good at singing or playing an instrument?
If yes, consider monetizing your talent – start giving music lessons. It’s rather easy to start a business like this, as you won’t need much; the most important thing – your talent – is already there. Besides that, you’ll need an instrument of choice and music sheets, and you’re pretty much good to go.
When it comes to location, you can go to your student’s home or they could go to you; either way, there’s no real need to rent out space.
Also, think about how you want your lessons to look like; will you give only one-on-one lessons or are group classes something you’ll consider? Of course, individual courses tend to cost more, but group ones aren’t cheap, either.
29. Makeup Artist
While we’re on the topic of makeup, if teaching isn’t your cup of tea, you can always work as a makeup artist.
The best thing about it is that you can set up a makeup station in your home – there’s no need to rent out space; of course, if you want to grow your business and maybe even employ fellow makeup artists, that’s an option, too. However, for the time being, it’s best to keep things home-based and straightforward.
You’ll be hired for professional shoots and a variety of occasions; one of the most popular niches in the makeup industry is bridal makeup, so make sure you know how to achieve that subtle, yet flawless look many brides want on their big day.
30. Software Tutorials
So, what are the primary requirements for starting this type of business?
First of all, you have to have an advanced knowledge level of specific specialized software. If you’re a tech-savvy person, you could make a list of software you’re an expert on and then offer classes in your community.
Another important requirement would be to know how to teach – what good is all your knowledge if you don’t know how to pass it on to your students.
Do you have what it takes?
If your answer is yes, you could start giving the individual, as well as group classes. It doesn’t take a lot to begin – you could give lessons at home to save even more on start-up costs.
31. Cleaning Service
There are two ways to go about this; your cleaning business could either focus on residential or commercial cleaning – it’s up to you to decide which one you would prefer.
Residential cleaning includes predictable working hours but, in turn, payment rates aren’t as high as they are in commercial cleaning.
Why?
Because commercial cleaning means you’ll have to work outside the standard working hours because you’ll be cleaning various business spaces.
Ultimately, it’s up to you – both of these jobs are somewhat similar, the main difference between them is the scale on which you’ll have to do the job. However, if you’re looking to keep your day job and make this a second source of income, commercial cleaning is the better option for you.
32. Child Care
Child care services are a business with a growing demand all around the world, Australia included. It’s expected for this need to continue to grow over the next five years. Why?
Because parents have jobs to go to.
So, what are kids supposed to do during working hours?
They get to go to a daycare center. In most cases, it’s better to leave kids in a home environment – that’s why there’s such a massive demand for home-based child care centers. So, if you love being surrounded by kids and have the energy (and patience) to keep up with them, you should consider opening a daycare.
Of course, there are a lot of regulations you’ll have to follow – to ensure the safety of each child that’s under your care – but once you handle that, you can start enjoying the many benefits of working with children.
33. Green Services
The importance of being environmental-friendly has gone global over the years; a lot of people understand how crucial it is to „go green,“ and Australia is no different than the rest of the world.
So, why do they need your services?
Believe it or not, even though they do understand the importance, many of them don’t know what it takes to correctly „go green“ – they don’t fully understand the concept.
This need to save the planet isn’t going away anytime soon, so if you’re knowledgeable on the topic of everything that’s eco-friendly, you could turn your knowledge into an income. To put it shortly, you can become a green living consultant. There will be plenty of job opportunities for you, not just in Australia, but all over the world.
34. Personal Trainer
Are you into fitness?
If you are, then Australia is the place to be; it’s an extremely health-focused country – everyone seems to be into living a healthy lifestyle.
So, there’s a job for you that gives you the opportunity to be your own boss, work your own hours, and do what you enjoy the most – work out. You probably get what it is, but let’s state the obvious – you could become a personal trainer.
Of course, when there’s so much focus on fitness, there’ll undoubtedly be a lot of competition to deal with. What you can do to make yourself stand out is to become an expert in a particular area; for example, you could make body transformations or fat loss your focus.
35. Fitness Center for Pregnant Women
If you are a fitness enthusiast that wants to target a particular group, you should consider opening a fitness center for pregnant women.
Many pregnant women out there are starting to look up to celebrities – there’s always a lot of talking about how fast they got in shape after they gave birth. That’s where the need for pregnancy fitness comes from.
The secret to getting back in shape isn’t entirely in what you do after childbirth, a lot of it comes from how you take care of your body during the pregnancy. A lot of women are starting to realize that, and they’re more than willing to invest time and money in a fitness center made with moms-to-be in mind.
You should consider becoming a part of this booming business.
36. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Business
Doing laundry is one of those chores that no one likes – sorting everything, finding the right temperature, using the right amount of washing detergent – there’s just too much room for error. And to be honest, it’s boring.
So, if you decide to start a laundry and dry cleaning business, chances are you’ll have enough work to earn a decent income. The best thing is: it seems like this is a business that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon – there’ll always be those that are too lazy or too busy to do their laundry.
Since your goal is to attract as many customers as possible, you should include laundry delivery or any other particular type of service – it’ll make you stand out from the competition.
37. Graphics Designing
Here’s an interesting fact for you: a lot of graphic designers (successful ones) are self-employed and work from a home-based office. So, if graphic design is your thing, become one of those freelance designers – start-up costs will be minimal, while the industry itself is rather lucrative.
When it comes to equipment, you’ll need nothing more than a computer with an internet connection; of course, the computer has to be a high-end one, to be able to handle all the graphic design software.
There are several things you could focus on as a graphic designer; you could design children’s books, product catalogs, cover pages, company newsletters, business cards, and much more.
38. Nutritionist
As you had the chance to read previously, most Australians are known for taking care of their health and wellbeing.
But what about those that don’t quite know what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle?
That’s where you come into play. If you’re knowledgeable on the topic of nutrition and healthy diet, all you need to do is get certified – and you can start building your business.
Primarily, your job will be to help people achieve their goals, whether it’s to lose weight, to transition to a different diet (plant-based diet or vegetarianism) or just help them adopt a healthy lifestyle. You’ll do that by creating specialized meal plans, giving advice, and the like.
39. Floral Designer
Floristry is one of those businesses that are expected to have a long lifespan; after all, when you think about birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other kinds of special occasions, what do they all have in common?
That’s right: flower arrangements. It doesn’t matter what’s the occasion – chances are there will be floral decorations or flowers in the form of a gift - that’s just what we’re all used to. So, opening a florist shop doesn’t seem like a bad idea – you’ll get to use your creativity to make your customers happy.
But, just as any other entrepreneur, you need to make sure your business succeeds; how do you do that?
That’s simple: by teaming up with other entrepreneurs that require floral designers at some point in their jobs - event planners, wedding planners, even funeral homes. You want to be the person they call when they need someone to handle the floral arrangements.
40. Non-Medical Care
Are you a natural caregiver?
There might be an ideal business idea for you; why don't you start a non-medical caregiver business? Did you ever give this some thought before?
You definitely should; it’s one of those jobs that’s not only profitable but fulfilling, too. Your job will be of the non-medical type; so, what exactly will your duties be?
First off, you need to realize that this doesn’t mean taking care of seniors. Yes, they will be a massive part of your client base, but they won’t be the only ones. And when it comes to your duties, you can expect anything from doing some work around the house to providing companionship to your clients; you’ll probably meet some rather interesting people.
41. Personal Shopper
There are many reasons why a person can need a personal shopper; some people just hate shopping, and that’s okay – that’s why there are people like you, that enjoy it a bit too much. Sometimes the reason why they can’t do their own shopping is that they are bedridden; or too busy, you never know.
Anyway, don’t think that your job as a personal shopper will mean you’ll get to just run around shopping for clothes; you’ll have a lot of clients that will need you to provide the most basic groceries for them.
If you want to expand your business, you could always start working for companies and corporations, too; they’ll mostly hire you to buy (and possibly arrange) gift bags for major investors and clients.
42. Dance Classes
If you’re a talented dancer (and a certified one, for that matter), you could turn your talent into a business by becoming a dance teacher.
What kind of dance should you teach?
Well, that’s entirely up to you - whatever you feel comfortable with the most. For example, if contemporary dance is your thing, you should consider giving modern/contemporary dance classes. You should get a certificate, though; you’ll be dealing with people that have different fitness and flexibility levels, so you need to know how far you can push them without them getting hurt.
Oh, and if you wish to add more fun to it, you can start giving dance lessons for kids, too.
43. Photographer
You already had the chance to read about pet photography as a possible business opportunity; if that niche is a bit too specific for you, don’t worry – there’s plenty of other genres of photography that you could get into.
You need to remember that the equipment is not what makes you a photographer, though. Since the prices of camera equipment dropped over the last few years, everyone seems to think they’re a photographer just because they had the money to buy a camera. So, do you have what it takes to stand out from this flock of amateurs?
Even though you should strive to become an expert in a particular niche (portraits, weddings, landscapes), at the same time, you shouldn’t limit yourself like that. Instead, offer your clients a variety of services.
44. Greeting Cards Makers
If you’re a creative person looking to turn that creativity into a successful business, then you should consider becoming a greeting card maker.
Before you jump right into it, there are some things you should consider. For example, the technique you’re going to use to make them; this will depend on how skilled you are when it comes to different methods (such as calligraphy, hand printing, rubber stamping, and the like).
Another thing you should consider is whether you’ll sell pre-designed cards or you want to provide a lot of customization options to your clients.
All in all, this is a rather lovely job; not only do you get to use your creativity, but you'll also get to help make somebody’s day.
45. Tutoring
If there’s a specific area you’re particularly good at, be it math, chemistry or something else, you should probably consider starting a private tutoring business. Many people are already using tutoring as a way to add to their regular income (by doing it as a part-time thing). You could, however, turn it into a small business – there are always high school and college students that need some extra help with specific subjects.
All you need is some teaching experience, even though that doesn’t mean you need to be a teacher by profession; you just need to know the best way to pass knowledge to your students. There are two ways to go about this – you can either hold tutoring lessons in your home or you could do it online – it’s up to you and your students (and their parents).
46. Tour Guiding
As a local, you probably know all the best locations and hidden gems of your town – so why not help those that are coming to Australia for the first time?
Of course, you’ll need to know more about your town’s history that an average person; if this weren't a requirement, pretty much anyone would be able to become a tour guide. Besides knowing your town (and its history) like the back of your hand, you’ll have to keep the tourists entertained – you can’t just tell a story, you need to make it interesting for them.
Tourists in general love to hire locals to show them the town, so if you have what it takes, you should consider opening a tour guiding business.
47. Web Developing
Do you have notable web development skills? If you do, you have a chance to turn those skills into a profitable business by starting your own web development business. The demand is so high right now that there’s no reason for you to worry about not succeeding; you just need to be good at what you do.
In the age where online presence could make or break a business, having an engaging, user-friendly, and professional website will attract customers and promote their brand.
While freelancing means an irregular income and a blurred line between your work and your home, since your office will be a home-based one, there are many advantages, too. Many web developers think that they’d be better off as entrepreneurs than employees.
Final Word
So, there you have it – over 45 of the best small business ideas in Australia. Hopefully, by now you already have an idea of what it is your future business to be; if not, don’t worry, let it all sink in and think about it later. After all, this is a decision that shouldn’t be made in the heat of the moment – you should think this through.
And hopefully, once you do make your choice and finally transition from an employee to an entrepreneur, you’ll enjoy every minute of it and be one of those people that do their job with a smile on their face.
Good luck!
