8. Car-Wash Business
Again, the viability of this business depends with the location and size of the business. Availability of clean water is yet another of the important factors you should consider.
- Small Business – Ksh80,000
- Medium Business – Ksh 150,000 to Ksh500,000
9. Moving Company Business
This is the business of helping clients move their property from one house to another when e.g. when shifting from one estate to another.
- Hand-Cart Business – Ksh30,000
- Small Truck Business – Ksh1,500,000
- Ideal business – Ksh5,000,000
10. Popcorn Business
It does not cost much to start a popcorn business. All you need is a good machine, strategic location and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Roadside Business – Ksh50,000
- Medium Business – Ksh100,000 (Can be combined with other in-house businesses)
11.Beauty Supplies Business (Cosmetic Shop)
While highly competitive, the beauty industry continues to flourish all over the world. In this case, we are talking about a small shop that deals with the sale of small items like nail polish, lotions, weaves, body oils and other cosmetic products.
- Small Business – Ksh30,000
- Average Business – Ksh200,000
12. Rabbit Farming Business
This is the business of rearing and selling of quality-grade rabbits. There is ready-demand for rabbit meat provided one knows how to package and market his or her products.
- Small farm – Ksh30,000
- Average farm – Ksh100,000
- Ideal farm – Ksh500,000
13. Cake Baking Business
This is a fantastic idea for those who love cooking and have a bit of internet marketing skills. You can get some training first to ensure you have what it takes to meet customer expectations.
- Small Business – Ksh80,0000
- Average Business – Ksh200,000
- Fully-fledged Business – Ksh500,000
14. Simple Barber Shop
You have two options here. Either to start a small barber shop to cater to low-income earners or an executive one for the high-end market.
- Small Business – Ksh50,000
- Average Business – Ksh500,000
- Executive Barber Shop – From Ksh1,000,000 upwards
15. Poultry Farming
This is only a good investment if you are ready to work hard to find a ready market for your products. If you are not too sure about where to find market, don’t invest in it.
- Small Farm – Ksh50,000
- Ideal Farm – Ksh150,000
- Large Farm – Ksh1,000,000 upwards
16. Dairy Farming
Dairy farming is quite an engaging affair and it requires you to be adequately prepared. It’s important to research adequately before investing in this line of business.
- 1 Heifer costs roughly Ksh50,000 to Ksh60,000(Grade)
- Small Farm – Ksh150,000
- Ideal Farm – Ksh500,000
- Huge Farm – Ksh5,000,000 upwards
17. Professional Photography Business
This is more of a service-based business. You need to be talented, passionate and creative about taking photos if you want to survive in this industry (it’s quite competitive, we should add).
- Small Studio – Ksh100,000
- Ideal Studio – Ksh500,000
- Big Studio – Ksh1,000,000
18. Courier Business
This is the business of transporting small letters, parcels, flowers etc. from sender(s) to receiver(s). It is easy to start but you might take long to win the customers’ trust. The key to success in courier business is timely delivery and careful handling of packages.
- Small service (Inter-Estate) – Ksh200,000 to Ksh500,000
- Ideal service – Ksh1,00,000 upwards
Am interested in this business but don’t have an idea of the margins. How much would a bales leave as gross margin? Give a conservative
I wish you could break it down for example, if it is a butchery business; what kind of licenses are required, where will be the source of stock (meat) etc..
i have 150k and i want a combination of grocery shop and butcher kindly help me with the breakdown
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