Checklist of Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs

It has been established that entrepreneurship involves starting and running a business. While coming up with business ideas may be difficult for some, the following checklist of business ideas may be of help for the upcoming entrepreneurs.

Businesses owned and run by entrepreneurs take different forms. While some are owned by individuals, others are owned by a group of persons, ranging from two upward. The form of business ownership an entrepreneur selects may be dependent on his/her financial circumstances, abilities, resources, environment and the characteristics the business.

The prospective owner should evaluate in detail the characteristics of each form of business and their advantages and disadvantages and then select a form of business ownership that matches his/her interest. Examples of forms of ownership include such form of ownership like a sole proprietorship, partnership, etc.

Several small business ideas abound, from agriculture to manufacturing, construction to transportation and communication. The following checklist, which covers various aspects of the economy, is provided:

Online Business Ideas Affiliate marketing Information marketing Website design and management Website hosting services Online surveys Award site Website overhaul Search engine optimization services Travel site News site Cyber copywriting Banner design Social networking sites Download sites Internet press release Free-for-air link pages Online learning/distance learning programs. Baby Items Business Ideas Baby powder Production Disposable diapers production Children's toys production  Baby jelly production Baby oil production      Baby items shop    Baby cream production Baby shoe shop Baby cloths production Catering and hospitality Business Ideas    Carbonated beverages  Biscuit production Bottled water production Bread making Catering school Cold store Popcorn making Cutlery making Fast food centre  Tea making Soluble coffee centre                   Food items sale Seafood sales Hoteling  Vegetable oil production Soybeans milk production Restaurant operation. Ice block making Ice cream production  Yoghurt production Lunch pack making General services Auto mechanic Block making Car wash Carpentry Chair/general rental services Clock repair Construction services Digital photo laboratory Freelance photography Electrical work Construction Laundry/dry cleaning Gymnasium/fitness centre Photo studio Tour organization Vulcanizer Wedding counseling Chemical & Allied Business Ideas   Adhesive production                       Battery electrolyte production       Car liquid wax production              Carburetor cleaner                 Sachet water production Carpet cleaner production              Fertilizer production                       Fumigation services                        Glass sprayer Paint production Leather preservation                 Lighter fluid production             Herbicides production Insecticide production                    Home disinfectants Mouthwash production Radiator production Stain removers production Termite proofing Wood polish production                   Metal polish production   Telecommunication business GSM unlocking Phone repair Handset production Sales of handsets and accessories Phone booth operation Sales of recharge cards Ringing tone production Vsat sale and installation  Fabrication Business Ideas Bolt and nuts making  Burglary proof construction  General welding     Iron bending Stove stand construction         Plumbing works Iron chair making Iron doors construction  Iron table making Iron/steel bars marketing Fadama farming Business Ideas         Farm tools production   Fish farming Grass-cutter rearing Poultry Tractor hiring services Rabbit farming       Rice Milling Tubers production Tree crops production Turkey farm Butchering Livestock farming               Info-tech business Ideas           Computer repairs ICT consulting Sale of computer/accessories Software engineering

Fashion & styles               Barbing salon                Beauty salon                    Boutique shop Face lotion making      Hair cream production        Fashion designing                Fashion school                    Fashion show business Hand purses/wallet production Sale of shale materials          Manicure services Shampoo production Fashion/Wearables Business Ideas Travel bags making Undies making                    Tailoring services                      Sunglasses production Professional Service Business Ideas Accounting services Architectural practice Weight loss centres          Auction services Consulting business Estate valuing services Graphic art and design Legal services Medical practice Advertising Stock analyst business   Veterinary services Household Consumables Business Ideas Home furniture making  General plastic making Office furniture making  Soap and detergent business Safety matches production       Aloe vera soap production Sawdust brogueing         Antiseptic/toilet soap production Sawmilling                     Black soap production School furniture making Laundry soap production Toothpicks production Car liquid wash production Upholstering                   Powder/liquid detergent production Woodcarving                 Medicated soap production Garment industry             Soap holders production Bath towel production   Toilet bowl cleaner Bed sheets production Belts production Blankets production Curtains production Face caps production Handkerchief making Factory uniform production Pillowcases production   Neckties production Pyjamas production Suspenders production Sweatshirts production Swimsuits production           Raincoats production Under-wear production Wooden/plastic hanger files Printing & publishing Business Ideas Bookbinding Books-publishing/marketing Diary/calenders production Exercise books/envelop production Storybooks writing and publishing Textbooks writing and publishing Stickers/labels production Office flat files production Foolscap/duplicating paper production Exam past question & answer publishing General printing and publishing Graphic designing Resume writing                   Greeting cards production/marketing School bags production       Jotters production Pens making Notepad/envelops publishing                       Lithographing Markers making                   Magazine publishing School chalk production     Newsletter printing Library glue production       Newspaper publishing Educational Services Business Ideas Nursery/primary/secondary schools Seminar/webinar organizing Conference organizing Distance learning programs Daycare center Continuing education centre Extra-mural lesson operation Computer school operation Polytechnic operation           Agro-Allied / Agricultural Products Business Ideas Cassava starch production Cassava/yam flour processing Packed rice sale Garri production     Cocoa products Grains production Groundnut shelling Livestock feed production Palm products, e.g. broom  Palm oil production Fruits processing Transport Business Ideas Airline operation Car hiring business Industrial goods transportation Marine transportation services Motor park operation Oil transportation Taxi services Tipper hiring services Trailer hiring services