If you want to start a new business this year, there are lots of ways to make money without using the internet too much. You can still use some online tools for advertising, but most of your work will be done in person. Here are some good business ideas for people who prefer to work offline.
1. Dog Trainer
Walking dogs is a simple job that you can start without spending a lot of money. Just tell people in your neighborhood that you can walk their dogs, and give them your phone number and how much you charge.
2. Food Truck
A food truck is like a restaurant on wheels that goes to different places to serve food. They can use social media to tell people where they are, but most of the time they serve food in person. Food trucks cost less money to start than regular restaurants, which helps them make more money.
3. Catering Business
Catering is a way to provide food for events where you bring the food to the people, instead of them coming to a restaurant. It’s easier to start a catering business because you don’t need a specific place to cook and serve the food.
4. Event Management
You could help people plan and run parties and events as a specialist in event management.
5. Gift Shop
Even though most people shop online now, visiting a gift shop in person can still be a special and fun experience.
6. Cleaning Service
People who have some cleaning tools can clean houses or offices for people who live or work nearby.
7. Child Care
There are different ways to take care of children, like daycare centers and babysitters, but these services are usually done in person. Right now, a lot of people need child care, but businesses have to follow certain rules set by their city or state.
8. House Sitter
As a house sitter, you would take care of someone’s house while they are away on vacation or for a long time.
9. Pet Groomer
You can start a business where you clean and groom pets in your neighborhood. You can either have a store where people bring their pets to you, or you can drive around in a truck to go to people’s houses to groom their pets.
10. Landscaping Service
People who enjoy working outside can help make people’s yards look nice by offering landscaping services to people who live nearby. You can provide different types of services to make your business stand out and attract more customers. You can talk to people in your neighborhood or put up ads to let them know about what you can do for them.
11. Personal Trainer
If you really like exercising and helping people get fit, you can work with people in person as a personal trainer. You can either have a gym in your home or work at a gym nearby.
12. Handyman
A handyman can help fix things around the house, like putting up pictures or installing lights.
13. Food Delivery Service
There are different websites and apps where people can order food online and have it delivered to them. But you can also talk directly to restaurants in your area to offer delivery services.
14. Farmers Market Vendor
Sell your fruits and veggies or homemade jams and sauces at farmer’s markets. It can make you money and bring your community together.
15. Florist
If you have a lot of flowers in your garden or can get a lot of flowers, you can start your own flower shop.
16. Tutor
Help kids in your area with subjects they struggle with in school or preparing for tests. You can make money doing this because it doesn’t cost much to provide the service.
17. Farmer
Farmers can make money by selling their food to stores or by having fun things for people to do on their farm.
18. Author
Even if you have a great idea for a book, you can still write it without using the internet and have a company publish it for you.
19. Moving Service
Assist people in your community with packing and moving their belongings from one place to another. Most of this job involves working with people face-to-face, and you can promote your services without using the internet.
20. Self Storage
People who have extra space can rent out storage containers to others. Some places also offer storage outside for big things like boats and RVs. You can start small and then grow this idea.
21. Truck or Equipment Rental Service
If you have trucks, tools, or equipment you don’t use all the time, you can let other people rent them from you for money. It might cost some money to get started, but it could make you a lot of money in the long run.
22. Bookkeeping Service
You can help businesses keep track of their money and expenses by working with them in person and using paper documents.
23. Musician
You can either start a band with your friends or perform by yourself at different events in your town. You could focus on playing at weddings or perform in bigger places and make money from selling tickets.
24. Artist
Artists can make money by selling their artwork in person at local galleries or gift shops. They can sell prints or their original pieces.
25. Massage Therapist
Massage therapy is something that you do in person. You can either have people come to your home spa or you can go to their homes or offices to give them a massage.
26. Bed and Breakfast
Open up a cozy place for people to stay in your town, where you can give them a warm welcome and fun things to do.
27. Security Service
Security companies can help keep places safe by installing equipment and watching over them in person. Many people want this service.
28. Technology Repair Service
We assist people in our community with problems like broken phone screens or setting up computers, and we have to do it face-to-face.
29. Car Wash
A car wash can clean your car in different ways: with machines, by yourself, or by people washing it by hand. They can come to you to clean your car if you don’t go to their place.
30. Errand Service
You can offer to help your neighbors with tasks like shopping or delivering things for a small amount of money. This is a simple and affordable way to start a business in your area.
31. Handmade Business
Some people believe that if you make things to sell, you have to start by selling them online. But you can also sell your handmade items at stores or events in your community.
32. Bakery
Open a bakery where people can come to buy delicious treats. Make sure it’s easy for people to get to or team up with stores to sell your goodies.
33. House Painting
House painting involves painting the inside and/or outside of a house. You can get more customers by having happy customers tell their friends or by placing ads in your local area.
34. Disaster Remediation Service
Disaster cleanup needs to be done by people who come to your house. They can help with things like getting rid of mold, fixing damage from fires, or cleaning up after a flood.
35. Photography Studio
Start a place where you take pictures of people or events in our town.
36. Home Staging
Offer to help people who are selling houses make them look nicer so more people will want to buy them.
37. Health Foods Store
Right now, a lot of people want to eat healthy foods, which means they are popular. These foods have to be sold in a store so they stay fresh.
38. In-Home Care
Some people who are older or have trouble moving around may need help in their homes. Some places can send someone to help them with medical needs, or to do simple chores around the house. This is a very important service that is needed by many people in the community.
39. Interior Designer
Help people make their homes look nice by giving them advice on how to decorate and organize their spaces. You can meet with them in their homes or at an office nearby.
40. Printing Service
At a nearby store, you can rent a printer or get a custom design printed on a shirt.
41. Vending Machine Business
Buy and use vending machines in places like offices and malls. It doesn’t cost a lot to start and you can make it bigger as you go along.
42. Paint and Sip Business
Paint and sip parties are events where people bring their own wine and learn how to paint a picture. Lots of people like to go to these parties because they are fun and popular right now.
43. Translator
If you can speak different languages, you can help businesses or events by translating for them.
44. Alterations Service
If you know how to sew, you can tell people in the neighborhood that you can help them fix their clothes and other fabric items for a small fee.
45. Bicycle Repair Shop
Set up a shop or use your garage to help people in your neighborhood by fixing their bikes.
46. Direct Mail Marketing Service
Help local stores and shops let people know about their products and services by sending out flyers and other printed ads.
47. Coffee Cart
We can sell coffee to people in busy places like malls and downtown areas because we have a mobile setup that makes it easy for customers to find us.
48. Tour Guide Service
If there are many visitors in your town, you can start a business where you show them around and help them enjoy their visit. This will also help your town become even more special.
49. Secondhand Shop
Open a store where people can buy old or used things in person.
50. Dance or Music Studio
We have classes for both kids and grown-ups where you can learn fun things like dancing or playing music on the piano.
51. Lawn Care Service
Starting a lawn care service is a good idea for people who like working outside and gardening. You can offer different services like cutting grass and trimming bushes for people’s yards. This can help you get customers who need help with their lawns at their homes or businesses.
52. Auto Repair Shop
If you know how to fix cars, opening a shop where you can fix them for people can make you a lot of money. People always need their cars fixed, so you would always have customers and make a steady amount of money.
53. Yoga Studio
Running a yoga studio can be a fun and successful business, especially in places where people care a lot about being healthy. By offering different types of classes and events, you can bring in lots of different people to your studio.
54. Appliance Repair Service
If you know how to fix things like refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines, you can make a lot of money because a lot of people need help fixing these things.
55. Home Renovation Contractor
If you are good at building things or fixing up houses, you could make a lot of money by starting a business that renovates homes. You can help people with small projects or big renovations, depending on what they need.
56. Custom Furniture Making
A furniture-making business creates special and beautiful furniture for people who want something unique. They need to be good at woodworking and have a talent for designing things.
57. Bed and Mattress Store
A store that sells beds and mattresses in a physical building can make a lot of money, especially in places where more and more people are moving in. If you sell really good beds and mattresses and treat your customers nicely, you can do better than other stores.
58. Brick-and-Mortar Retail Store
Starting a store that sells unique items like outdoor gear, handmade products, or special foods can be a good idea, especially in places where these things aren’t already available.
59. Car Detailing Service
A car cleaning business can make a lot of money by making cars look really nice inside and out.
60. Hair Salon or Barber Shop
Hair salons and barber shops can make a lot of money if they are in a good location, have talented workers, and advertise well.
