There are many ways to start a business without significant capital investment. And your garage can serve as an excellent start-up capital. We offer you 40 business ideas from Europe and not only for organizing mini-production in the garage.

The garage is very good to use not only for its intended purpose. There you can successfully place the production of furniture.

1. Cabinet furniture. First of all, this is the manufacture and assembly of cabinet furniture: wardrobes, kitchen sets, dressing rooms, etc. Such work will require insignificant financial costs, the availability of tools and, of course, experience with chipboard and wood. The markup on cabinet furniture is at least 100%.

2. Padding of upholstered furniture. Many people want to save money on buying a new sofa or chairs for their living room. That is why the upholstery of old furniture is a popular and highly demanded service. In addition, this service is used by people who have expensive antique furniture, and they are willing to pay well for quality work. You can earn not only on the constriction itself, but also on the sale of upholstery materials.

3. Tailoring of covers for furniture. Upholstered furniture often gets dirty due to small children and pets. And a removable cover on a sofa or chair can help out in this matter. It can not only be easily washed, but also replaced with a new one. Tailoring such a cover on an individual order will cost many times cheaper than buying a new sofa.

4. Frameless furniture. In addition to the "hard" one can arrange the production of frameless furniture. Now the demand for it continues to grow. According to manufacturers, this is one of the most successful starts, allowing you to fully recoup your initial investment in the first six months. For this mini production, you will need a sewing machine, two types of fabrics: for the inner shell and for the cover, as well as a filler (foamed polystyrene is best). At the initial stage, finished products can be sold via the Internet.

5. Garden furniture from snags and branches. Another interesting garage production idea is making garden furniture from snags and branches. In the production of such furniture, costs are minimized (it is not difficult to find suitable snags, branches, stumps, old boards even in the city) and only special impregnations and moisture-resistant varnishes will be needed. After all, it must be borne in mind that such furniture will be in the open air and it should be carefully processed so that it does not lose its appearance.

6. Decoupage, painting, aging. The modern furniture industry has not kept pace with the rapidly changing tastes of consumers. There is always a demand for original designed furniture. This is where your skills can come in handy. By the way, when decorating the interior in the Provence style, artificially aged furniture is used.

Home decor and souvenirs

Europeans and US residents are actively earning on their hobbies. Since the demand for handicrafts is only growing, this direction is very promising for us as well. We invite you to consider some interesting ideas from Europe for production in the garage.

7. Book holders. We are accustomed to the fact that books should be placed in bookcases, well, in extreme cases, on special shelves. In Europe, you can often see special bookends. This is a beautiful and fashionable accessory that can revive any interior. Now it is becoming a popular element of room decor. The most important thing in such holders is their exclusivity and originality of the idea. The material for the holder can be anything: wood, ceramics, liquid stone, gypsum, fireclay, plastic - the choice is yours.

8. Christmas and New Year decorations. It is customary to celebrate these holidays with the family, and I want the atmosphere in the house to be appropriate. The best way to decorate your home these days is with handmade decorations. Naturally, the production of Christmas wreaths, candlesticks, baskets, garlands and Christmas decorations will make it possible to earn additional funds.

9. Clock. Another productive idea is to make original wall clocks. Watch movements can be easily found at a reasonable price. You only need to have a hand in the design of the dial and bezel. The payback of this project is quite high, and the investment is minimal.

10. Souvenir magnets. The production of souvenir magnets is one of the least expensive and pays off as quickly as possible. The main thing is to make them as original as possible so that they do not get lost in a number of similar products and will definitely find their buyer. There are several production technologies and you can choose any of them, since any equipment can fit in the area of ​​\u200b\u200ba small garage.

11. Decorative candles. No wonder Father Fyodor dreamed of his own small candle factory. With a minimum of cost and effort, such a wonderful result. For the manufacture of candles, you can use both ready-made molds, and make them yourself (significantly increase demand). With the purchase of consumables and the sale of products, there will also be no difficulties.

12. Handmade soap. The demand for handmade soap continues to grow. The use of natural ingredients, the original form and packaging will allow you to find your customers quite easily. In addition, this soap is a great gift for mom, girlfriend or colleagues at work. Soap production technology is very simple and does not require large investments.

13. Ceramics. A small pottery workshop is a fruitful garage business idea. You can arrange the production of vases, original figurines and dishes. Although this requires certain costs for the purchase of materials, the payback is quite high. In addition, you can make a variety of souvenirs and sell them to gift shops.

14. Hanging bells on the door. If you know how and love to work with metal, making "wind music" is an idea for you. However, these bells can be not only metal. Traditionally, they are made from bamboo, but hollow branches of light trees can also be used. Such products can be sold through a network of souvenir shops.

15. Wine coasters and racks. You can use your skills in working with wood in the production of original wine coasters and special racks. The number of bars, cafes and restaurants that open every day is encouraging. High-quality original products can be successfully sold, as well as they can be made to order.

16. Souvenirs from children's things. A relatively new idea for a garage business from Europe is the production of souvenirs from children's things. Children's shoes, booties, nipples, any things are covered with bronze or copper. The only difficulty in "launching" this business project is the duration of the production process. The bronzing of the product takes from two weeks to a month. They work only on order, because the future souvenir is a purely individual thing.

17. Basket weaving. This folk craft is experiencing another revival. If you successfully position your products as environmentally friendly, preserving the environment, you can easily find buyers not only on the Internet, but also in supermarkets and souvenir shops (the demand for baskets traditionally increases before the Easter holidays).

18. Designer pillows. Making interesting furniture cushions will allow you to expand the circle of consumers through cooperation with furniture stores and interior designers. Offer them your products, and you will no longer need to rent premises for your own store - orders will come to you from furniture makers and designers. You can also quite successfully sell such pillows via the Internet.

19. Making mirrors to order. It is clear that in a garage, covering glass with amalgam is not the best idea. But it is quite easy to cut an existing mirror sheet and put it in an original frame. All you need is a finished mirror and baguette blanks. You can compete with professional framing workshops and offer customers a more attractive price.

20. Potpourri (dry flower arrangements). Making compositions from dried flowers is a fun way to show your creativity and earn money. To compose compositions, you can use both dried flowers (plants that do not require additional processing) and ordinary flowers. They are pre-dried, then assembled into a single ensemble. The original interior decoration can be offered not only to individual connoisseurs, but also to small cafes or restaurants to decorate the room.

21. Cornices, curtains and blinds. In the garage, you can also make cornices, blinds, roller blinds and pleated blinds. Here, not only independent work is possible, but also fruitful cooperation with salons for tailoring curtains. The manufacturing technology is quite simple and comes down to working with ready-made systems. All you need is to fit the curtain rod and cut the curtain fabric to the desired size.

22. Garden sculptures. It is not difficult to establish a small production of garden sculptures and flowerpots in the garage. The most popular materials in this industry are concrete and gypsum. The production technology is quite simple and does not require large investments. You can sell your products both directly and give them to stores for sale.

Products for pets

You can start making pet products in your garage.

23. Cat scratching posts. Pet stores will be willing to work with you if you offer sustainable, natural cat scratching posts. Besides, it is possible to make also game complexes. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dimensions of the product. They can be both stationary and portable.

24. Beds and houses for cats and dogs. Soft beds, cozy houses for cats, original booths for dogs are still in demand. People are ready to spend impressive amounts on the comfort of their pets. The production of such goods can be easily established in your own garage, and you can sell finished products via the Internet. In addition, cooperation with pet stores will help to significantly expand the circle of customers.

25. Bird cages, birdhouses and feeders. Bird lovers can be offered interesting birdhouses, feeders and bird cages. It is difficult to find a really original and beautiful bird cage in pet stores. And here you can offer your services for the manufacture of cages according to individual sizes and according to the wishes of the customer. Production costs are low. And originality is always valuable.

Products for children

Parents always want the best for their children. Therefore, this is a good opportunity to start your own business and receive a stable income.

26. Sandboxes. Clients from cottage villages will be happy to purchase original frames for sandboxes for their children. It is best to make them from wood. You can develop several ready-made designs, as well as make sandboxes according to individual sketches. In this case, not only the quality of work is important, but also the original and bright design.

27. Kites. Another type of production that does not require special permits and compliance with GOSTs is kites. These lightweight, volatile designs are becoming popular again. This is a great kind of outdoor recreation, which will be equally interesting for both adults and children. Kites can be of various designs and sizes, everything is limited only by your imagination.

Construction and repair

Additionally, you can earn money on construction and repair not only by plastering and puttying. You can organize the manufacture of canopies and awnings. Lightweight prefabricated structures are willing to buy not only summer residents and lovers of "wild recreation" in nature. You can offer your services to cafes with summer playgrounds, summer holiday homes and boarding houses.

28. Countertops. Now there is a demand for products made of liquid stone. Quite costly production, requiring special equipment and certain skills. If you produce consumables yourself, the payback on equipment costs will be about six months. When buying materials from suppliers, the payback period will be reduced to 2-3 months, depending on the region of residence and the number of potential customers.

Countertops can also be made to individual orders from glass, wood, these materials can be combined with metal. The choice is great.

29. Making stained-glass windows. In the garage you can organize a small stained glass workshop. This is an interesting business. But several features must be taken into account. Stained glass production is divided into classical, film and modern.

The classical method of making stained-glass windows is the most time-consuming and costly: you need lead, bright durable glass, mastic, and you can’t do without special equipment and special knowledge.

Film stained-glass windows are the simplest, although they require some skill. A thin patterned film is applied to ordinary glass, with the help of which furniture doors, interior doors, and balcony windows are decorated.

Modern methods of making stained glass windows are divided into the following types: tiffany, sandblasting and fusing. The size of the initial investment and the rate of payback will depend on the chosen technique.

30. Making showcases for shops. Shop window dressing is a well-forgotten old way to earn extra money. The unitarity of Soviet shop windows has sunk into oblivion, now the owners of retail space are eager to attract customers with an original approach to advertising their goods. Having sufficient artistic taste, you can find customers and realize your ideas.

31. Woodcarving. Carved products can be not only an element of home decor, but also fit well into the interior of office space, catering establishments. Consequently, customers for such miniatures, or large works, can also be found among the owners of cafes and restaurants, "work shops" (relevant for big cities), and clubs. The production cost is low and the income is stable.

32. Hand stamping. From fiberglass, reinforced plastic, artificial marble, liquid stone, it is possible to produce both non-standard products in small batches and exclusive products. Products are made by hand with special die-forms, no additional equipment is required, the market is not yet filled and it is quite easy to find your niche.

Artificial marble and liquid stone can be used to produce electrolytic baths, fireplace portals, countertops, facing and floor tiles. From fiberglass, carbon fiber and reinforced plastic, you can quickly (in 1 week) organize the production of oar blades, hulls of boats, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles, drainage trays, roofing elements and much more.

33. Artistic forging. Connoisseurs of working with metal can engage in the production of small forged products in the garage, which are in constant demand: lattices, balcony railings, flower pots, stands for flowerpots, lamps, candlesticks. Of course, equipping a garage for a small forge will cost you a lot, but such a business quickly pays off.

34. Printing on ceramic tiles. There are several types of printing on ceramic tiles. The most popular are two methods: digital and sublimation. With digital printing, large images are applied to the tile, then it is fired. Such a tile calmly tolerates a humid environment and exposure to chemicals. With sublimation printing, the pattern is small (in the size of one tile) and is applied with a heat press. The former are used to decorate bathrooms and kitchens (aprons), the latter are souvenir products that can be “planted” on a magnetic tape. Both are in demand. But with a high payback, it also requires corresponding equipment costs.

Fashion accessories and promotional items

If you are a creative person, then you can try your hand at fashion accessories and promotional products.

35. Manufacture of designer bags. In the garage, you can successfully place a small workshop for the production of designer bags. Materials are easy to get, and the choice of accessories is great. If you are additionally engaged in ceramics or rune stamping, then these artistic miniatures can become successful decorative elements. Payback of production - up to 3 months.

36. Original belts and buckles. You can also arrange the production of unusual belts and buckles. The choice of material is unlimited. This is wood, and plastic, and leather, and various types of fabric and metals. Anything your imagination tells you. In this case, the main thing is the original idea and high-quality execution. Such designer items are easily sold through the Internet, as well as fashion boutiques.

37. Silk screen printing, printing on T-shirts. A relatively new type of business activity that does not require special costs and large premises. As an idea for a mini production in the garage, it's just wonderful. Special equipment and consumables can be easily purchased from suppliers. There are always orders for such products. Even in small towns, where, it would seem, the niche is already occupied, with the right approach, you can find your permanent clientele. And the realizable possibilities of the Internet are completely unlimited.

38. Poster printing. Traditionally, printing houses are engaged in printing works. But, in most cases, they refuse to fulfill small orders. You can come to the rescue of customers who need a limited edition of printed products. Poster printing equipment can be purchased at a reasonable price. For starters, even a used one will do. Payback - up to six months.

39. Airbrushing. A very interesting idea for using the garage for its intended purpose. Even if you do not have the makings of an artist, using special patterns and ready-made sketches, you can transform a standard car into a work of art. In addition, drawings using airbrush technology can be applied to almost any object and give them individuality.

40. Production of key rings. It has already been mentioned above about the production of souvenirs, manual stamping. In a similar technique, it is possible to make key rings. But they can also be knitted, woven, ceramic, silicone, metal. Try yourself in different techniques, different styles and directions. Your choice will depend on the cost of the goods, and the rate of return.

This is just a small list of possible goods and services, the production of which can be organized without renting a separate room. There are a lot of ideas for mini production in the garage. Perhaps, after reading this article, you will come up with something else of your own and it will become an interesting know-how that will bring you profit.

You sold the car and now there is a lot of space in the garage? Let's think together how you can use it, what kind of business can be organized in a garage and what can be produced in a garage for sale while you are saving up for a new car?

Garage is a great start for your own business

Of course, if you are not eager to work, you can come up with and organize something in a simple way, earning money by renting out the premises, but at the same time earning a meager amount and at the risk of falling into an unscrupulous tenant.

If you are a hardworking person with entrepreneurial potential, then, probably, the question - what kind of business to open in the garage does not give you rest. Moreover, just starting to promote even some kind of garage business, you can get several positive bonuses at once:

• Don't pay rent;
• Work when it suits you;
• Save on travel to the place of work (if the garage is near the house);
• Such a business can be combined with the main work (you can do it in your free time).

In general, a garage business is a great opportunity for additional income with minimal financial costs.

Things to do?

Therefore, it is better to start with something that does not require large investments and will be in demand among ordinary consumers. In addition, several key factors will help to correctly identify ideas for the garage business:

1. You need to do what you are well versed in and what you really know how to do, for example, to craft, design or grow something;
2. The availability of an accessible and inexpensive, or better, completely free source of a resource for future production;
3. The presence of a consumer audience and competitors (the project will be successful if the garage is located in a residential area, where there are always a lot of people).

When all of the above points are thought out and the final decision is made, on the way to business ideas for production in a garage, you will need to take a couple more very important steps:

• Prepare the premises for mini-production in the garage (make repairs, connect communications, take care of installing heat and electricity metering devices);
• Write a business plan to have at least approximate calculations of how much and what funds will be needed to start and when they will pay off.

After solving all these points, it will be possible to move on to registering your business, but it is better to do this if you have already made sure that you have succeeded.

A lesson for the hands and for the soul

Before we move on to a specific question - what kind of production can be opened in a garage, I would like to warn those who are planning to produce food. In accordance with epidemiological and sanitary standards, such a business is not suitable for a garage, and their violation can lead to fines and a ban on entrepreneurship.

But I think this is not a problem, because in addition to the prohibited production, there are actually a lot of ways to make money in the garage. Moreover, an occupation can be found not only for hands, but also for the soul, and even for the benefit of people.

It is clear that it is very difficult to open a very large enterprise like this right away. After all, this will require large financial investments, and even without experience it is somehow difficult. Then what to produce in the garage for those entrepreneurs who are short of money?

Growing greenery

Often, garage spaces with additional lighting are well suited for growing organic greens that are used in cooking. Such a business idea of ​​\u200b\u200bproduction in a garage is very cost-effective if you find regular customers for marketing products, for example, cafes, restaurants. In addition, in winter, such establishments pay very well for such products.

To implement this idea, you need a little:

• Put racks with earth;
• Find natural fertilizers (manure), because we grow environmentally friendly plants;
• Arrange special lighting, ventilation and watering;
• Buy good material for sowing;
• Buy a container for harvesting.

Growing ornamental houseplants

As with growing greens, it is important to take care of marketing in order to successfully implement this idea. Advertising can be very helpful here, which at first could be provided by acquaintances, relatives, buying flowers and recommending your "garage" store to their friends. And the cultivation technique is available both on the Internet and in specialized literature.

mushroom cultivation

The above ideas for mini-production in the garage can also be supplemented with a very good option - growing mushrooms. It is interesting because there is an opportunity to grow mushrooms, for example, oyster mushrooms or champignons, not only for your own consumption, but also a great opportunity to promote a business on this. Of course, it takes a lot of work to be successful. But the plus is that special equipment for mini-production of mushroom products in a garage is not needed, a few inventions for a garage for this business will be enough, and the cultivation technology, which can be easily found on the Internet, can be comprehended even by those who have never been interested in this.

Making decor items for the garden

Another idea of ​​what can be produced in the garage is the production of sculptures and decorations from plaster and concrete for the garden. This idea is very cost-effective to implement if the “workshop” is located in an area where there are many mansions and such do-it-yourself crafts in the garage are very much appreciated as additions to the design of flower beds and lawns near them.

In continuation of the decor theme for summer cottages or courtyards of country cottages, you can also consider the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bmaking:

• Exclusive garden benches;
• Children's swing;
• Stands for flowers;
• Dog kennels.

And if you manage to organize everything correctly, you can earn good money and the question “what production to open in the garage?” - will be closed.

Exclusive is always in price

Ideas for a garage with your own hands can be borrowed among your hobbies. After all, you see, it’s nice if something that you do for pleasure also brings you income.

Here's what you can do with your own hands in the garage:

• Making pictures from natural material;
• Make unique compositions from dried flowers;
• Weave baskets and brooms;
• Make exclusive magnets;
• Make soap according to your own recipes;
• Children's toys from environmentally friendly materials;
• Goods for pets and birds.

True, if you decide that you can make products from the listed options in a garage for sale, for each of them you will need a certain amount of specific materials that you will have to look for even among household trash. But the main feature of such products is that there are almost no competitors. And such a garage business can be very successful.

Occupation for people with a strong character

Probably, for specialists who look at life from the position of a techie, the question of what can be made in a garage for sale is somewhat easier than for people of a finer mental organization. After all, by and large, the garage is a place for equipment. Therefore, further we will talk about what you can do in the garage, if you do not really change its concept.

Mini-workshop for repairing cars, motorcycles, mopeds and even bicycles

Here, the main criterion for promoting a business will be the professionalism of the entrepreneur (because everything that can be done in the garage, he will most likely have to do it himself). You will also need some equipment:

• Balancing and tire fitting machines;
• Tire inflation device;
• Welding machine;
• Generator.

And also - a reasonable approach to the development of a price list: so that prices attract customers and at the same time are beneficial to the entrepreneur.

Painting of cars and other equipment, autotuning

Of course, such ideas for production in a garage require serious financial investments, because only a paint station needs:

• Good air ventilation system;
• The entire garage must be tiled;
• Dust collectors must be installed.

But having established such a business, its owner will no longer wonder how to make money with his own hands in the garage. Because this business is always full of clients and, having earned credibility, there will be no end to them.

Recycling of rubber tires

Small production in the garage can also be established in the field of processing. The idea of ​​such a business, by the way, was borrowed in Europe, it consists in the fact that old tires are crushed and then they are added in the form of crumbs to asphalt. This new technology prevents skidding on the road, so it is effectively used in the construction of treadmills, sidewalks and roads.

But here you can face the problem of raw materials. In addition, if your garage is in a densely populated area, there may be problems with a storage area. It is possible that the local population may also protest against such a neighborhood.

Restoration or production of furniture

This is another very interesting idea of ​​what kind of business to do in the garage. Of course, the main disadvantage here is that there are a lot of competitors in the field. But you can conquer the market if you offer something that others could not offer. For example:

• reupholstery on sofas;
• Drawing a unique ornament on furniture;
• Strengthening chairs and stools;
• Production of furniture under the individual order.

As a related business, it is possible to provide services for the assembly of furniture purchased by the customer. After all, usually, it is sold unassembled, and if you are a non-specialist, then the assembly process can be a real test. So why not leave it to the experts.

To promote such a project, you will need quite expensive special tools. But since the business is very profitable, all investments will pay off very quickly.

Aquarium production

What kid doesn't dream of having their own fish tank? It is very difficult to buy a good aquarium for a small apartment in specialized stores. Therefore, if you have not yet decided what kind of business you can do in a garage, here is a great idea for you.

Equipment for the production of aquariums will require not so much:

• Glass cutters;
• Knives;
• Mounting gun;
• Tables for mounting.

Materials will also be required: plexiglass, acetone, glue, etc. But, the most important thing in this matter is the presence of a good ventilation system in the room, because toxic substances are used to produce aquariums.

For starters, you can start selling aquariums through a social network on the Internet, while simultaneously advertising your products. With a thoughtful approach to business, you can start making good profits very quickly.

What about legal matters?

The list of options for how to make money with your own hands in the garage is endless. But whatever business activity you decide to engage in, you must be aware that if you do not register it, you are outlawed. Therefore, in order to avoid problems with civil services, it is worth thinking about it and, taking into account the scale of the business, its type of activity and other nuances, choose a form of registration and payment of taxes. But if you do not understand anything about this, then it is better to entrust this process to a professional lawyer.

Everything is possible! If there is desire and perseverance

So, we looked at some interesting business ideas that you can implement in your own garage. As you noticed, some ideas can be put into practice without any special financial expenses, while others will require serious funding. But it's not that. After all, many well-known businessmen who started their big projects in the garage and with almost no money did not think about it. Therefore, for those who only intend to open a small business in the garage, but still hesitate, I would like to emphasize the fact that the main thing in achieving the goal is to choose the right idea, not be lazy, believe in success and persistently look not for reasons, but for opportunities, even if things don't work out. Then everything will work out!
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If you still think that a business needs at least a couple of extra millions and a full-fledged office in the city center, then it's time to reconsider your views on entrepreneurship.

There are many stories of large companies that started their activities in their own apartment, rented room or through a “home-made” website on the Internet, and today these same companies are the flagships of the market.

Vitaly Kitaev, CEO of Oriense:

“Our company Oriense has created and sells devices for navigation and orientation for the blind. We started our business as a student project, essentially in a garage. We received grants, investments and, in the end, developed into a full-fledged company.”

The fate of successful people is easy to repeat if you have a desire to start your own business and a room that is not used in any way, but is in a “working” state, for example, a garage. And also the idea of ​​how to make money on a few square meters. If the latter is not available, pay attention to franchising offers - gentlemen franchisors have already come up with everything for you. It remains to choose and use.

Production of stamps and plastic cards

At first glance, it seems that a spacious room with electricity, water supply and good ventilation is enough for a garage business. But it will not work to close and make money - you will have to interact with customers, suppliers and set up sales.

In addition, even a small business requires an equally careful approach to organization and management. Making a business in a garage is even more difficult than opening, for example, your own store, because you will need to spend a lot more effort, energy and knowledge to attract your first customers, and not all people perceive products made in the garage adequately. Therefore, in order to build the right interaction with customers, you need either good sales experience or an experienced mentor. It is very easy to find such a mentor through franchising.

Yes, you can start a business in your own garage with a franchise. Moreover, there are many proposals on the franchising market that put forward minimum requirements for premises. For example, the production of seals and stamps with companies, or the production of plastic cards with a franchising network, will quite “fit” in a garage.

Do not jump to the conclusion that this business is too “small” and will not bring you the desired income. Let's discuss.

The first question that most entrepreneurs ask is how stable the business will be. The stability of any business depends on the flow of customers. Who needs stamps and plastic cards, who will order them from you?

First, existing and new companies. Second, government agencies. Thirdly, private individuals - cadastral engineers, lawyers, lawyers. Eventually, seals and cards, like everything else, get lost and worn out. Thus, stable demand will provide enterprises with orders and long-term relevance in the market.

If you want to open such a business on your own, you need to find quality equipment suppliers. To date, there are many suppliers, but those who provide equipment that will not break down in a month will have to be looked for.

Ramil Gariev, Head of Franchising Department at Cardzavod:

“For our 8 years of experience, we know reliable companies that provide not only high-quality equipment, but also exclusive prices.”

In addition, it is necessary to develop complex software for the production of plastic cards and put the work of the sales department.

The franchisor will tell you about the technique of manufacturing products, provide the necessary equipment and consumables, teach you how to conduct business correctly and interact competently with the client base. All this will allow you to accurately enter the business and start earning almost immediately after opening. This means that in order to acquire a franchise, you do not need to be an experienced and sophisticated entrepreneur or even know how to make a product.

Otherwise, you will have to learn from your own mistakes, taking the wrong steps. When at the same time it will be possible to reach any decent income - it is not known. And it is this uncertainty that often pushes entrepreneurs to buy a franchise.

The only requirement of the franchisor is the presence of ... no, not an office, but premises. You can own it or rent it, the main thing is that it should be a separate workspace. The ideal option is a garage. But before you start a business, you should start insulating it, unless, of course, you are focused on seasonal activities or are not going to freeze when working in the cold season. In fact, this is enough to prepare your production facility, that is, the garage, for operation.

Autodelo

For car enthusiasts with an entrepreneurial streak, a garage is a particularly suitable place to do business. Moreover, it is very easy to make money on a car hobby, because whoever but you will better understand lovers of speeds and beautiful cars.

And the absence of an entry fee and subsequent payment of franchise royalties can be the most important argument in order to try out a business through franchising. You will only have to pay for a set of equipment and materials that the franchisor will provide.

Most likely you are already familiar with the technology for painting a car body with liquid rubber, but this product has appeared on the market relatively recently, so it’s worth talking about it in more detail.

We are talking about a waterproofing material based on rubber for covering the surface of the car. For the knowledgeable - a new method of body tuning, designed to both protect and transform the appearance of the car.

Today, a car is not only a comfortable mode of transport, for the majority it is also a true companion, and, if you like, an expensive accessory. Therefore, every self-respecting motorist monitors the condition of his iron friend. And in this sense, it doesn’t even matter what brand or what class of car - the popularity of your business is guaranteed to grow. But only on condition that you take a responsible approach to your business. This applies to both organization and coating technology. If you work in partnership with the franchisor, you should not have any problems, because he will control you at every stage of business development.

In order to establish such a business, the garage must have convenient access roads and securely close so that the car owner can safely entrust his transport to you.

Coating and imaging

From an ordinary garage, you can make not only a car repair shop, but also a design studio. IQDEMY, represented on the market by a network of art centers, can help with this.

The main activity of SUN Studio is a printing service - drawing an image on any surface in almost any scale, which allows you to make special equipment.

Thanks to UV printing technology, the image can be "transferred" to various materials - from wood and glass to ceramics and stone. Ample opportunities allow you to create a unique pattern on the floor, walls, doors, furniture, interior elements, laptops, phones and even snowboards - there are no and cannot be any restrictions, except for the customer's imagination.

And if you think about who uses printing services, then the answer is simple and concise - everything, since the customers of art centers are both individuals - people are ready to decorate private homes and personal items, and legal entities - these are companies that want to stand out with its exterior and products.

However, it is worth noting that in order to start such a business, you need nothing more or less. 3.5 million rubles- this is the amount of the minimum initial investment, for which the franchisor company promises to provide everything necessary to start work - equipment and consumables. And all the necessary knowledge can be obtained in the process of training or from consultations with coordinators.

Also, for the full functioning of the center, in addition to the workshop (read the garage), you need a small office space for customer service, acceptance and issuance of orders.

By the way, it is impossible to organize such a business on your own. The necessary consumables are unique on the market and belong to the Unibrait brand. And, if you are ready to purchase a franchise of a company, you need to invest at least 2 million rubles.

Service

Entrepreneurs are trying to come up with such business ideas that would solve many everyday problems of an ordinary person and would at least slightly simplify his life. Often such a business concept turns out to be distinctively winning and profitable. For example, franchise networks for the repair of digital equipment and for refilling and repairing printer cartridges, despite the fact that they specialize in a narrow niche of the service sector, are confidently on the market and have been operating for several years.

“All legal entities are our potential clients. Moreover, almost everyone has a printer, from large enterprises to students. And if the service is provided at a high level, then the client is guaranteed to come for the service again.”

Service Plus and Gas Station5 franchises will turn your garage into a service center in an instant. In addition, this is the same business option that requires minimal investment - to start such a business, you need only about 200 thousand rubles.

However, behind the obvious simplicity of the case, there are a lot of moments, without knowing which to open a service center on your own seems to be a difficult and long process.

Alexander Ragulin, co-founder of Zapravka5:

“The two main challenges in business are the technical process and marketing. The market for refilling cartridges today is quite large and highly competitive.”

If you are more interested in the Service Plus offer, then you should know that the franchisor is similarly ready to support its partner - to select suppliers of spare parts, teach how to work with China, use specially developed accounting programs for service centers and advise in case of questions regarding repairs and customer acquisition.

If you seriously decide to try your hand at servicing equipment, then the garage space will need to be divided into 2 parts - the order acceptance area and the repair area.

brewery

You may not believe it, but you can even make beer in your garage, and absolutely legally.

Beer is one of the favorite folk frothy drinks. And, as you know, where there is a popular product, there are also large players who have taken most of the market. At the same time, local participants were also determined in the "beer" field, who also managed to find a grateful client.

The only thing that will allow you to join the ranks of existing players is a quality product. For example, a real traditional English drink is ale, prepared according to an old recipe, which, under the control of English brewers, is produced by a craft

Beginners rarely come into this business because brewing involves knowledge of beer varieties and strict brewing techniques. And why reinvent the wheel if everything has already been invented before us?

By the way, a small brewing enterprise today is even more adapted to the market than large producers. Judge for yourself: a private brewery pays much more attention to the quality and taste of the drink than, for example, a beer brewery. That is why the consumer begins to gradually rebuild, giving preference to his favorite drink, rather than a well-known brand. In addition, large-scale production does not have the ability to flexibly respond to market changes and, if necessary, make changes to the recipe, while small breweries can confidently level out the difficulties that arise from outside.

Even in the smallest villages in England, there were breweries that locals liked to drop in for ale with a strict British taste. The brewery of Angelic Ancient Ales does not change its traditions - the franchise is relevant for cities with a population of 3,000 or more people.

The only thing that an entrepreneur should take care of is the premises, as the franchisor stipulates that production can only be organized away from residential premises and with all communications available.

One way or another, the support of the franchisor is an undoubted advantage of the franchise. But no matter what path you choose for yourself in business - franchising or organizing on your own, no matter what niche your soul "lies", there are several components of success that every entrepreneur should know - this is a desire, a thoughtful approach to business, as well as the quality of the product or service you are offering to the market.

Is there a garage? So, you can safely open your own mini-production. The ten ideas below do not require capital investments and large business loans.

Starting your own garage business is a great idea for those who decide to go on their own "swimming". Moreover, there are wonderful examples for inspiration (including the creators of Harley Davidson, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Apple and other world famous brands). It is too early to dream about the scale of the enterprise. To reach the scale of production, a competent concept of work is needed.

Features of planning a garage business

A mini-business with localization in a garage area includes:

• business planning (first you need to choose a product or service, taking into account market analysis, personal skills, financial resources and demand);
• organizational and legal registration of entrepreneurship (business registration);
• purchase of possible equipment;
• possible hiring of employees and their training;
• monitoring of suppliers and procurement of raw materials for work;
• development of technological aspects of production;
• provision of services (or sale of finished products).

Top 10 Garage Business Ideas 2018

Below are ideas with minimal capital investment:

1. Small vehicle repair services

The garage is an ideal place to open a small workshop, where customers can bring bicycles of various models, trolleys and wheeled cases for repair. Cyclists especially feel the need for skilled craftsmen.

No special investments are expected - it is enough to purchase a set of tools (the largest amount will be 20,000 rubles). But you will have to think about promoting your business - and at first very actively. Perhaps leave your business cards in sporting goods stores, post ads on the appropriate forums. Business is seasonal - in winter, demand drops.

2. Handmade boots

This product will never lose its relevance, and being handmade with high quality, it will always find worthy demand. The advantages of such shoes are obvious - they are environmentally friendly, warm and durable (a separate tribute must be paid to national traditions). Additional incentives should be the still minimal competition in the market and the easy process of learning to manufacture.

Initial costs will be about 50,000 rubles. This:

• purchase of special carding machines and a set of tools;
• search for raw materials (it is better that it be a permanent supplier of high quality wool);
• purchase of auxiliary materials or ready-made pads for boots.

An additional emphasis is on communication (which is important in a full-time environment). And immediately you need to prepare for the fact that the work has a certain seasonality.

Experts say that the daily production cycle reaches 5-6 pairs of felt boots, which can be sold at a wholesale price of 600 rubles. Experimenting with decorative finishes will only increase the selling price of the product.

3. Mushroom plantations of oyster mushrooms

The garage room is "famous" for special climatic conditions - more precisely, dampness. You can use this to your advantage by growing mushrooms. An unpretentious oyster mushroom is perfect for this, in relation to which only one condition must be observed - a moisture index of at least 80%.

The cultivation technology is also simple - it is enough to fill plastic bags with straw or seed husks (which you can take for free at woodworking factories). The seeds of the future mushroom are placed in them (the starting material is inexpensive - about 50 cents per bag). If the conditions are met, the first mushrooms will begin to appear in three weeks. Now it is enough to maintain the desired humidity with a sprinkler tube (or constantly working special equipment) - and in a week the product will reach the required size.

To organize the process you will need:

• purchase a special machine and a set of locksmith tools - up to 300,000 rubles of investments;
• hire an assistant (required at some stages of work).

Now about profitability: it will fluctuate within 15-25% of the selling price. How quickly the project will pay off, sales volumes will show, which means that it is necessary to focus on advertising the product and finding customers.

10. Production of elements for wooden stairs

It is quite possible to start a carpentry career as a stair builder in a garage. A sufficient quadrature of the room will allow you to place machines (for a start, there will be enough turning, milling and grinding). Work will be carried out both with wood and plywood). All this can be "packed" in about 315,000 rubles. Plus there are certain costs for an assistant.

Certain items will be made. Future installation is carried out directly at the facility (preliminary dimensions are also taken there).

The demand for such products is active, and prices go from 40,000 to 250,000 rubles. The cost depends on the type of wood you choose. With a creative approach, the performer will quickly leave the garage for the workshop and receive a large number of orders.

Summarizing what has been said

Own garage opens up great opportunities for organizing a small production. Big incomes will not appear immediately, but with a certain persistence, the client base will grow very quickly.