11 Small Business Ideas For Independent Women

All these years you have been reading about side-hustle, side-gigs and passive income. The truth is that most side-gigs are not sustainable. What you need is a concrete business, no matter how small the business is. Hence, in this post I’ll write about the unique 11 small business ideas for independent women.

The list only has 11 small business ideas, but most, if not all, of them are doable and easy to start. So, try it and see if you can turn your small business to a large one.

Etsy Shop

An Etsy shop is a popular choice among many independent women for their entrepreneurial ventures. It’s easy, fast, and secure. You won’t have to worry about investing in physical space, paying rent, or facing adverse situations. Moreover, there’s no entry barrier. Whether you’re an expert or just starting to explore your business talents, Etsy is an excellent option.

So, what can you sell on Etsy? Specifically, Etsy is the ideal platform for selling handcrafted jewelry, custom-made home decor, vintage fashion, and more. It’s evident that Etsy is a great fit if you’re looking to sell art-related products.

Give Etsy a try today. Take your first step toward becoming The Girl.

Stitching

Throughout history, women have been at the helm of the stitching industry. Frankly, I’ve rarely encountered a man who enjoys stitching. So, are you ready to transform your love for stitching into a thriving business? Fashion companies rake in millions by selling handmade sweaters and jackets. Now, I’m not suggesting you compete with Gucci right out of the gate, but you can carve out your personal space on the internet, by either selling your products or freelancing your stitching skills for others.

I can’t recall the source at the moment, but I’ve read that the luxury carmaker Rolls Royce pays pretty well to their employees who excel at stitching. So, if you’re confident in your stitching prowess, you can dive into the stitching world and establish a name for yourself in the industry.

My mom and grandma who are great at stitching handmade sweaters laugh when they see how insanely expensive are Gucci sweaters are. I have tried multiple times to establish a business, but, they are don’t want to do business.

Baby Sitting

Babysitting is often not viewed as a business, but here’s a thought: why not start a small venture connecting potential customers with babysitters? This isn’t a unique idea; there are websites offering similar services, and they’re making a killing.

To kick things off, you might consider working as a babysitter initially to gain valuable industry experience. Once you’ve built a solid reputation and understand the ins and outs of the business, you can transition to making it a formal enterprise. The initial investment is minimal, and you can manage the business solo in the beginning. As it grows, you can hire additional staff to delegate.

Interestingly, babysitting has evolved into a lucrative side job. It’s become so profitable that even some young male adults are choosing to babysit in their free time. Honestly, unless the kid throws a tantrum, baby sitting is relatively easier than other business or even as a side-job.

Online Teaching

You’re likely aware of the surge in popularity of online teaching, particularly following the global events in 2020. Interestingly, after all these years, people are more inclined to learn remotely than attending physical classes. This presents an opportunity for you to become an online tutor and teach students or individuals virtually.

Online teaching isn’t limited to traditional classrooms; it also involves creating courses and selling them for profit. Many bloggers I know are earning five figures monthly through this avenue. AnastasiaBlogger earns at least 5 figures every month from her Pinterest course.

She might even hit six figures between September and January when people have more free time and are eager to enhance their skills for the upcoming year. Another success story is Adam Enfroy, who pulls in an impressive 7 figures yearly from his course Blog Growth Engine.

These examples should be enough to convince you that online teaching or selling courses is a fantastic way to boost your net worth. Passive income is still very much alive, and people who know how to capitalize their skills are making use of it to make money.

Food Truck

Funny enough, I feel happy whenever I see a food truck. I used to enjoy watching them, and I still relish the sight when I see a Food Truck run by. The only distinction is that, unlike before, I now recognize the monetary value associated with them. Indeed, starting a food truck requires a a little more investment compared to other small businesses, but the beauty of it is that you can kickstart it right away.

Building a team for your food truck business isn’t as challenging as it can be for other businesses, even the small ones. This endeavor provides an opportunity to meet new people, showcase your delectable dishes, and grow your business. Whether it’s gourmet burgers, tacos, or a personal favorite, people are drawn to food trucks for the unique experience of ordering food.

A food truck, combined with your passion for cooking, can genuinely make a difference. Unsurprisingly enough, some food trucks earn more than a brick and mortar restaurant. Which feel ridiculous, but is true. Do you know why? It’s all about the experience.

Sell Hand-Made Artwork

No matter how reliant we become on machine-made products, handmade items possess a unique charm. Some individuals exclusively opt for handmade clothes. Why? Because machine-made products lack the precision and emotion found in handmade creations. Handmade items carry a personal touch; you know someone invested their valuable time to create something you love to wear or use.

Let’s say you’re skilled in creating handmade artwork. You got a spike of encouragement and create a number of handmade artwork. Now what? Where are you going to sell them? Etsy and Amazon are supposedly the best places. Etsy, especially, is perfect for selling handmade products without any upfront costs for setting up your online store. On the flip side, if you’re up for a more substantial investment, consider starting a Shopify store.

Successful Shopify stores are pulling in insane monthly earnings. So, if you’re confident in the quality of your handmade products, there’s a strong likelihood that people will be eager to purchase them.

Virtual Assistant Business

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are in high demand as everything has shifted online. In fact, businesses providing freelancing opportunities for VAs have seen a quadruple increase in income in recent years. Managing this business is surprisingly straightforward; you act as the bridge between businesses or individuals in need of a VA and those aspiring to be VAs.

You earn from commissions from both sides – that’s Virtual Assistant business in a nutshell. Now, what about risks? Every business has them, but it’s these risks that make entrepreneurship an thrilling journey.

You might ask, “But I have no experience in the Virtual Assistant business.” Well, in that case, you’ve got to dive in and gain firsthand experience. Become a VA, learn how to entire thing industry works. Once you’ve grasped the ins and outs, it’s time to launch your business. Start small; there’s no need to go all out initially. Grow steadily, and you’ll witness remarkable things happening with your small business.

Event Planning

If you’re looking for a dynamic and engaging way to stay busy while leveraging your experience in managing people and situations, Event Planning business might be the perfect fit for you. I’ll be upfront—this industry is particularly well-suited for extroverts, given how frequently you have to engage with random strangers.

There’s an undeniable satisfaction when you realize that the enjoyment of an event is a result of your and your team’s hard work. You operate in the background, your efforts are mostly unseen, but there’s a unique joy in knowing that people are happy because of your efforts.

Still having a hard time imagining? Let’s think of an event you are spearheading. With just a few hours before the guests arrive, you pour your blood, sweat, and tears into creating an experience that brings smiles to their faces. How does it feel? Pretty great, right? Of course you paid well for your hard work, but there’s something that’s a step above than monetary gain. HAPPINESS.

Consider starting a small event planning business and use your managerial skills to bring a good experience for your clients. Grow your business with time and never look back after that.

Life Coaching

Do you know how much a Life Coach make? I heard once that a so-called life coach charged $5K for teaching simple breathing exercises to people. Those breathing exercises aren’t complicated enough for such insane fee. Keeping aside those people who are just rip-off, being a Life Coach is pretty good in terms of monetary value.

Especially if you’re good at it. The sole reason why a life coach charges so high is because they dedicate time out of their busy life specifically for you. You get to know the life coach personally and learn how they function in their life. You get a chance to absorb those changes in your life and lead the same organized and productive life as they do.

So, if you’re passionate about making a difference, being responsible, and leading a purposeful and balanced life, Life Coaching is a great option for you. In fact, few years ago, I was a life coach myself, but only on Quora. My intention was never to be a life coach, but to share my thoughts about my life experiences. By I kinda became semi-famous on Quora with hundreds of people asking me advice about how to break bad habits, and cure depression, etc.

Healthy Meal Prep Service

People are incredibly busy nowadays. These individuals often lack the time to cook and eat on time. That’s where a Healthy Meal Prep Service comes in. These businesses have the responsibility to serve you delicious and healthy food on time.

The food they provide is not just delicious but also nutritious. I’m calling this right now; the healthy meal business is going to get big in the coming future because people will become even busier than they are now.

To explain it simply, a healthy meal prep service takes out the hustle of cooking food from your life and delegates it to someone who is actually good at it.

If you are not just good at cooking but also know how to make a nutritionally balanced diet, this is THE business for you.