Manufacturing Business Ideas
There are many small-scale manufacturing business ideas that can become sustainable and profitable businesses. You can make a business manufacturing whether it’s manufacturing shoes, wigs or cosmetics, there’s a market out there for you. Here are 10 manufacturing business ideas you can start with little to no capital:
141. Baked-goods
If you don’t want to open a permanent bakery and would rather sell your baked-goods online or via delivery you can do that by manufacturing baked-goods.
How to start this business idea
You’ll need to find a market for your baked-goods, whether it’s bakeries, restaurant or consumers themselves. You can sell your creations to your friends and family, offer to cater for events or parties so you can increase your customer base.
How to keep this business idea successful
Continue to expand your customer base by offering your services to event planners and wedding venues. You can also expand your product offering to increase your customer base.
142. Shoe Manufacturing
There is always a demand for shoes, but everyone has their own tastes and you’ll need to make shoes that appeal to a large market.
How to start this business idea
Although there are larger start-up costs, once you’re up and running you can make a steady income from shoe manufacturing. Advertise your shoes online with an e-commerce website so that consumers can see your shoes and purchase them seamlessly.
How to keep this business idea successful
Continue to design new and interesting shoes for your customers to keep them coming back. Also take customer feedback into account to manufacture shoes the majority prefer.
143. Grape Wine Production
Do you want to make wine? You can grow grapes and produce grape wine and start your own wine label.
How to start this business idea
This business is capital intensive, but also profitable. You’ll need to invest in a vineyard to produce your grapes. Different types of grapes will produce various tastes, so you’ll need to test for the right flavour.
How to keep this business idea successful
You should keep producing wines even if the last season didn’t go very well. You’ll eventually come across the right combination that consumers will buy.
144. Soya Chunks Processing
Soya chunks are one of the most profitable food processing businesses you can start with moderate capital investment.
How to start this business idea
You’ll need to buy the equipment needed to create soya chunks, once you’re up and running you can package and sell your product to wholesale markets. Develop a website so your customers can buy from you easily and conveniently.
How to keep this business idea successful
Market your soya chunks to vegan, health and supplement stores. You can also market to supermarkets, shopping centres, restaurants and hotels.
145. Candle Manufacturing
Start a candle manufacturing business on a small-scale with a low budget, and almost no experience.
How to start this business idea
You should make the traditional long white candles, because there is always a market for these. Keep in mind that there is also a market for low cost scented and decorative candles.
How to keep this business idea successful
Once your business is up and running and you’re selling your candles from a store or online you can expand to also offer candle making activities for adults and children on site.
146. Cosmetics Manufacturing
Consumers are looking for natural, cruelty free cosmetics. You don’t need a large amount of capital to start a cosmetics manufacturing business.
How to start this business idea
There is a fair amount of competition in this industry, so target a niche to ensure your cosmetic manufacturing company is profitable. Test your cosmetics on yourself, family, friends and those who are willing, to ensure no one has a bad reaction.
How to keep this business idea successful
Keep expanding your products and offering your clients more unique and one-of-a-kind products. Market your products to beauty schools, professional make-up artists and retailers.
147. Wigs, Weaves and Hair Extensions
Wigs, weaves and hair extensions are very popular among women for various reasons. If you can manufacturer high quality wigs, weaves and hair extensions you can tap into this growing market.
How to start this business idea
You’ll need to determine if you’re going to make synthetic or artificial and human hair extensions. Once you’ve decided this you’ll need to source the raw materials and equipment you’ll need for production.
How to keep this business idea successful
Once you have a few products being sold, you could offer your products to local hair salons to increase your customer base.
148. Towel Manufacturing
You can manufacture, plain, pretty and customised towels in large numbers, for a minimum investment.
How to start this business idea
You can determine the design, size and fabric you’re going to use for your towel manufacturing business and then start making them. You’ll need to find a fabric supplier and purchase the necessary equipment, but once you have that you can get started.
How to keep this business idea successful
Continue to offer custom ideas, including embroidery options for special occasions or personalised towels. To expand your product range and your customer base you can also manufacture, plain, pretty or personalised face cloths and hand towels.
149. Carpentry
Homemade, custom items are in high demand at the moment. If you have carpentry skills you can make anything from furniture, decorations and containers.
How to start this business idea
You’ll need to make a few items to show customers what you can make and then market them on social media and online to reach as many new clients as possible. Ensure you set-up an online store to keep overhead costs down.
How to keep this business idea successful
Once you have a sustainable business you can start adding to your product range and expand your customer base by delivering pieces further afield.
150. Jewellery manufacturing
Customers are looking for unique, one-of-a-kind items, and jewellery is no exception. You can start a lucrative business by manufacturing jewellery.
How to start this business idea
You’ll need to start by designing and creating a few pieces to show to customers. Once you start getting orders you can create more options and sell more pieces through your website.
How to keep this business idea successful
To remain successful, you can source precious gems to add to your designs. You can also mix and match metals and designs to create never before seen pieces.