How to open a garage business with minimal investment? What ideas can be implemented to start a business from scratch? How much money can production in a garage bring to novice businessmen?

Do you have a garage that is idle or misused? It's time to turn it into a source of additional or even main income!

This is Denis Kuderin, financial expert of the online magazine HeatherBober. I will talk about the most popular and affordable garage business ideas, ways to implement them and the difficulties that novice entrepreneurs may face.

We read in full: in the finale, you will find expert advice on improving business efficiency, as well as an answer to the question how much money you need to start the project and what kind of earnings you expect.

Have you already fastened your seat belts? Then let's go!

1. Production in the garage - maximum cost savings

Almost all types of private business need space for implementation. But if you have a garage, you don't have to think about rent. No one needs to pay a monthly bribe and make sure not to inadvertently litter the room. It is yours. Do what you want with it. In our case, do business with him.

Of course, not every garage is suitable for business implementation. To use the garage not only as storage for cars, it must be spacious, insulated, with all the necessary communications.

If you have such a room - congratulations and a little envy! It is enough to clear it of unnecessary rubbish, and you are the owner of a full-fledged platform for running your own business.

How will we earn? The choice of direction depends on your personal preferences, skills, knowledge, opportunities, availability of free time.

It happens that at first a person is ready to devote only an hour or two a day to an additional business. Gradually, he is drawn into the process, aware of its prospects, and suddenly realizes that his side business brings more than the main job "uncle". Happy moment for every entrepreneur!

If you are ripe for a complete transition to “self-sufficiency” right now, it will be easier for you - you will be able to devote maximum time to your project.

In order for a business to bring not only income, but also a feeling of deep satisfaction, you need to like it. Perfect option - make money on what you love and what you are good at.

The presence of specialized education is welcome. And don't think that the garage business is just for men. The production of exclusive furniture, postcards, designer soaps and other designer products in the garage is also available to the beautiful half of humanity.

Business on the territory of your own garage is becoming especially relevant in the context of a permanent economic crisis in Russia. More and more people think not to depend on anyone, and realize that working for themselves with their own space for production or services is promising and profitable.

According to statistics, in the southern part of Russia, more than half of all garage owners are engaged in garage craft, in the Middle lane - 20-25%.

I will list all the advantages of a garage business:

• no need to pay rent;
• a wide range of business areas;
• you yourself plan the expenditure of time and effort;
• comfortable working conditions;
• some activities require almost no initial investment.

The garage business is now being run not only by auto mechanics and former factory workers, but also by young people from the so-called "creative" class.

In the West, a business in a garage is a trend that is relevant for all time. Steve Jobs started assembling his first personal computers in an annex garage.

The creator of Apple attracted not only his friends, but also household members to work - some soldered microcircuits, others installed chips, and my mother served as a secretary.

A well-equipped and clean garage helps keep you working

Unlike home work the garage is perceived as a kind of office- this helps to focus on business, avoiding procrastination, and at the same time forms an adequate attitude of household members to your pastime.

If you have your own premises, the entrepreneur has time to organize the business thoroughly and competently, which businessmen, who are dominated by formidable landlords and monthly payments, cannot afford. If necessary, you can always expand the capital garage up and out.

Underwater rocks

Just want to warn you about important nuances. Garage conditions are not always suitable for organizing trade or production. The room must be adjusted to the standards of sanitary services and fire supervision.

It happens that it is not advisable for you to immediately formalize an individual entrepreneur or LLC, so at first you will have to work in a semi-legal position, and this is always fraught with problems with the law. In addition, there is a risk that the neighbors or the board of the garage cooperative will not like your business either.

Another risky moment: garages within the city may at any time be in the demolition zone due to the construction of roads, non-residential and residential facilities. The cost of construction will be compensated for you, but the funds invested in the business will be lost forever.

The optimal choice is the creation of a workshop, tire fitting, a mini-car service, a car wash or a mini-production that is not related to food.

2. How to organize production in a garage with minimal investment - step by step instructions

Before you start practicing, you need to choose a direction of activity and draw up a step-by-step plan. Without this, difficulties will arise already at the first step.

And the premises need to be prepared in accordance with the chosen business idea. A cluttered and dirty garage is not conducive to concentrated work. It should be light, warm, free from everything unnecessary.

In addition to electrification, we need water supply and, if possible, sewerage. Presentable appearance and comfort - the key to success especially if you will be hosting clientele in the garage.

Let's move on to the universal step-by-step instructions - it is suitable for any area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe garage business.

Step 1. We prepare a business plan

A competent business plan disciplines the entrepreneur and optimizes his costs. Perhaps, already when drawing up a plan, you will find a number of problems that you did not think about at the stage of searching for an idea.

This document takes into account all the most important points - the essence of the project, the mechanisms for its implementation, the approximate budget of the enterprise, the expected results and the forecast for the payback period.

4. How to choose a successful business idea - 5 useful tips for a novice businessman

If your head is spinning from the abundance of offers, here are some tips for choosing a direction.

Remember and put into practice!

Tip 1. Choose the direction in which you are an expert

Doing a job that you love and know how to do is both pleasant and profitable. Some know how to weave baskets from a vine, others can easily fix an iron that has fallen from the third floor or a telephone that has been washed along with jeans, still others can sell snow to the Eskimos.

If you didn’t find any talents in yourself, then you didn’t search well. Everyone has talent But sometimes it needs to be awakened.

Tip 2. Pre-evaluate the demand for the service

Already mentioned this - analyze the market in advance. Try to find out the demand for the service and the presence of competitors in the area.

Talk to people, read forums on the Internet, catch rumors - the more thoroughly you conduct a “preliminary investigation”, the easier it will be to implement the idea.

Tip 3. Prepare a good business plan

See "Step 1" of Section 2. This paragraph is here only to remind you of the importance of a business plan for successful entrepreneurial activity.

Don't force things. If the business does not go in the first few weeks or even months, this does not mean anything. Don't give up at the first setbacks: business is an eternal overcoming of difficulties. This is the only way to become successful, rich and famous.

Tip 5. Consult with professionals

Many professionals are ready to share the secrets of craftsmanship and business with aspiring entrepreneurs. You don't even have to talk to them live.: use social networks and specialized sites.