99 Business Ideas

Taming your way to financial freedom
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99+ Business ideas

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Table of contents
1. Foreword............6
2. Introduction.........7
3. The 99 business ideas...........8
4. How to start a business........
5. Quotable quotes..........
6. Conclusion..........
7. Resources............
To my fellow SBECK students.
To my beloved Mom Ms. Twinamatsiko Rose
Foreword
Youth unemployment continues to be a developmental challenge in several African countries despite
the positive economic growth rates experienced over the past decade. There are indicators that this
growth has not generated sufficient and decent employment opportunities for the youth.
In an effort to create jobs for the youth, various measures addressing the demand side and supply side
of labour have been implemented.
Promotion of entrepreneurship financing and overall self employment through targeted youth funds are
increasingly considered as viable options. Indeed, previous research shows that in addition to job
creation, entrepreneurship has the potential to improve livelihoods and economic independence of
young people (Scoop, 2018). In the recent past, the Government of Uganda (GoU) has also initiated
programmes to support youth entrepreneurship and self-employment.The major pillars of these
initiatives are: enterprise development, job creation and business skills training and development.
GOVT of Uganda in Partnership with DFCU Bank, Stanbic Bank and Centenary Bank has made available a
venture capital fund of UGX125 Billion. The Fund will be used to support Growth of viable and
sustainable SMEs by the youth in the private sector.
Several youth groups have been formed And supported by the government including the Life changers, a
group founded on a basis of creating employment opportunities, Skilling youths and general motivation.
To join group, click here
Introduction
In order to sustain life and a stress free life in your early youth age, you must learn a certain skill or get a
job. This skill will also help you to join, benefit and participate in government Skilling programs.
This book lists 99+ business ideas that you may wish to pursue. Some of the listed ideas may be familiar
to you but there maybe some you have never had of. In all aspects, if you find a certain business idea
captivating, feel free to venture into it, you may do this by doing more research and consulting, reading
more.
In every idea identified, we have a full guidelines book that takes you through a step by step
instructions, gives you necessary information on it, where to find market, materials and employment
opportunities in that field. So feel free to click more on any idea of your interest and you are all set.
Chapter i
The 99+ business ideas simplified
Here is the list of the most profitable non-capital based business ideas you have been waiting for;
1. BRICK MAKING
I have started with this one because I know it is 90% free and 100% guaranteed to make you
millions. People everywhere nowadays are building. They need building materials. Bricks are
some of the building materials one must use to construct a house. With a simple manual brick
making Machine, soil and some water, you can start this very profitable low cost home
businesses. As capital accumulates, you can buy a cement brick making machine to increase
quality, quantity, and income.
2. BAKING BUSINESS
Baking is a low-cost home business with big profit margins. You can bake cakes, pastries,
cookies, and cupcakes. They are in high demand. People like fresh and home made ones.
3. MILK BUSINESS
Milk is consumed every day by many people. With little start-up capital, you can consider
delivering milk to homes, schools, and offices in your locality. Use your creativity to produce
other related products like ghee and yoghurt to sell to them.
4. MEDICINAL HERBS FARMING
Ugandans believe so much in using local herbs to cure various diseases. There is also a growing
number of herbalists in Uganda. However, they get herbs from the forests and jungles, with the
rampant deforestation, most medicinal herbs are disappearing slowly by slowly. Do your
research for the most needed herbs and grow them at home, herbalists will buy them right from
your home
5. CLEANING SERVICES
Cleaning is considered to be a low-cost home businesses every one can do. You only need
cleaning materials and knowledge on what to do to clean house roofs, gutters and carpets in
people’s homes. Once you have established yourself, they will call you for a good price. If you
are interested in the cleaning business, read the following post to get inspired. Click here
6. JUICE MAKING AND PACKAGING
Juice making is a very profitable venture and it is highly on demand in almost all regions. The
good news is that you can establishe yourself in the Ugandan market as the best brand holder
when your products are quality. Juice makers are hired at parties, wedding, and even supply
restaurants. So what are you waiting for, grab your juicer and some oranges to squeeze money.
7. INTERIOR DESIGNING
Interior designing could turn out to be a lucrative low cost home-based business. There is an
increasing number of able people who need and are able to pay for service. Get the word out of
the people, if you're conversant with what you are doing, they will contract you for the service.
You never know this may one day turn into a lifetime enterprise.
8. LUNCH DELIVERY SERVICES
This low cost home-based business is ideal for people living near offices. Make your survey to
know your competitors, the type of food they need, the amount the customers are willing to
pay and the market. Quality and timely delivery are crucial to success.
9. WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
If you start a window cleaning service in Kampala, you could get contacts for cleaning Windows,
that could turn out to be a profitable venture with less operational costs.
10. CATERING SERVICES
Catering services are on a high demand, people are over organising parties, weddings and other
occasions. They prefer outsourcing these services because they are convenient and cost
effective. If you have the skill, why not start this low cost home business. Promote it to your
neighbors, friends, family, relatives and other acquaintances. Offer quality services, get quality
money. It's that simple!!
11. DAY CARE CENTER
Most busy parents in urban centers prefer keeping their children in a pleasant environment with
people who can keep them well during day time. If you love children and you know what it takes
to run a day care, it could be a profitable business depending on your location.
12. BEE KEEPING BUSINESS
If you are living in a place with vegetation, you can start a bee keeping business. It's a low-cost
home business you can start with just local beehives and some knowledge in bee keeping.
Honey and wax are on a high demand by households and food stores. Here is a full guide book
(step by step) on how to keep and benefit from bees, it takes nothing to go an extra step and
learn more. Try it.
13. FOOD PROCESSING
Depending on your area of expertise, food processing offers a wide range of low cost business
opportunities. With simple equipments, you can process many foods to sale in the
neighborhood and supermarkets. But you have to abide by the UNBS quality standards.
14. GRAPHIC DESIGNING
Graphic designing is in high demand in print media. With your designing skills, you can design;
logs, brochures, images, packaging, business cards and advertisement for small businesses,
individuals and companies. This business is projected to expand and be on a hike in the near
future,so I advise you learn the skill now.
15. MAKING CRAFTS
Hand crafting in Uganda is very profitable, people make crafts from many free materials around.
If you know how to craft for both the local and international market, better start now, look for
the market, do more research and you will earn a lot of money.
I know a group of women who started a CBO to empower fellow women in eastern Uganda, the
CBO has enabled many woman to make crafts which they sell to over 16 European countries.
They buy handcrafts to support the women improve their stardards of living, in the end the CBO
earns money to sustain it's services and programs.
16. WINE MAKING

Wine making is a low-cost home-based business you can consider. Although grapes are the most
popular, you can make wine from any fruit. Do your research on how to produce quality wine
from your home. There are many fruits you can make wine from and the market for wine in
Uganda is unlimited. Here is a full guide book (step by step) on how to produce, pack, market
and benefit from wine, it takes nothing to go an extra step and learn more. Try it.
17. CHICKEN REARING
Many Ugandans in urban areas have embraced chicken rearing because chicken and eggs are on
a high demand especially when they are of quality. Look around for high breed chicken to start
rearing. Local-breed chicken are preferred by most of Ugandans. Learn new and morden chicken
rearing methods to succeed in this business. Learn more on commercial chicken rearing here or
download the full PDF book Modern Poultry to take it to the next level.
18. HAIR DRESSING
Hairdressing is a profitable low-cost home-based business in Uganda. Ladies spend handsomely
on their hair, young men also want to look trendy. If you have the right training, skills and
excellent hands-on-experience, you can start to cut or style people's hair to change their looks.
If your home is in a good location, turn one room into a business space to do your business. You
can also move to people's homes on appointment to style their hair. Read further to learn how
to start a mobile hair salon.
19. FISH FARMING
Fish farming is a low-cost home-based business with high profit returns. You can quickly grow
fish in human-made ponds and tanks. With few materials obtained locally, it is easy to make a
pond, fill it with water and start rearing fish. Start selling in the neighborhood and make money,
you will need training and experience to do this business.
20. GARDENING BUSINESS
This is a low-cost home-based business any Ugandan can afford. Food is a basic need for all of
us, with the improved gardening methods, one can grow edible crops for sale even on the
smallest plot of land. For people in urban areas, gardening is so profitable because the demand
for fresh, organic and clean foods is high. There is an increasing number of gardeners who have
made a fortune, these gardeners have demonstration gardens from which people learn effective
gardening methods. Visit them to learn how to grow crops in tins, sacks, bottles, how to turn
garbage into manure, how to harvest rainwater to use in dry season and how to utilize a small
space for farming.
21. WATER BUSINESS
Water is a basic need no one can do away without, there are some places without a constant
supply of water. Selling water to people around you is one of the most effective home-based
business. You can start by harvesting rainwater into a big tank which you can sale in the dry
season or you can use your motorcycle to deliver to people.
22. TOILET SERVICE
If your home is where there are many people, think about offering them toilet services at a cost.
People with this kind of business earn high profits every day. This is a low-cost home-based
business with minimum operational costs.
23. TENTS/ CHAIRS FOR RENT
Around you, people organize events like parties, weddings and funerals. Invest some littlemoney
in buying chairs and tents for hire to start your business.
24. MOBILE MONEY DEALER
Sending money through mobile phones is a good low-cost business in which most people are
getting Involved. If your home is in a busy place, you can earn a reasonable amount every day by
offering people this service.
25. CAR WASHING
Car washing business requires very little start-up-capital, it is a profitable low-cost home-based
business many people tend to overlook but if your home is near a stream of water where you
can get water at no cost, it's worth trying. You can also harvest rainwater into your underground
tank to begin washing people's cars in your neighborhood.
26. COMPOUND MAINTENANCE
Compound maintenance offers several low-cost business opportunities. You can either maintain
lawns or flower gardens in people's compounds. Alternatively, you can also establish yourself as
a hedge cutter. Just make your proposals to various people, you will always get jobs throughout
the year.
27. COFFEE BUSINESS
If you live near offices and busy places, starting a coffee business may be profitable. You need to
learn how to prepare different types of coffee and accompaniments. Affordable quality services
are crucial for success.
28. GRASSHOPPER/ ANTS BUSINESS
Grasshoppers and white ants are a delicacy in Uganda especially central Uganda. This business is
seasonal, but if you stock enough to take you through the rest of the year, you can make good
money. You will need to learn how to keep them for more extended periods.
29. DOG TRAINING SERVICES
Insecurity in urban areas is increasing, the cost of hiring security guards in homes is high. Even
with the existence of paid security deposit, cases of thugs conniving with them to rob are high.
Most people are resorting to using trained dogs for security.
30. PAINTING BUSINESS
Painting is another low-cost home-based business. If you are a skilled painter, consider
venturing into the painting business. Market yourself to homes, schools, businesses etc as the
best painter. You need to offer quality services to get jobs regularly.
MASONRY WORKER
Many people need quality masonry work, it's one of the low-cost home business one can can
consider developing. You only need a few tools, building skills and being a reliable person. Trust
me, you will get the money.
31. MOTORBIKE REPAIRER
Motorbikes are everywhere in Uganda, they are a convenient means of transport nowadays. If
you are near a busy place and you can repair motorbikes, consider starting a motorbike
repairing business. Consider selling spare parts too.
32. FURNITURE MAKING BUSINESS
If you know how to make furniture, consider starting a furniture workshop at your home. Get
orders to make quality custom-made furniture. Select a particular niche with market e.g.
furniture for children, multi-purpose furniture, coffee tables etc. Be innovative and make quality
furniture to win your customer's heart.
33. TREE PLANTING BUSINESS
If you have enough land, consider planting trees like pine, eucalyptus, etc. It's an expensive
home business. Tree seedlings cost little money, you can plant slowly season after season and
after sometime, you will have trees for sale as poles, firewood or timber. Don't let the bush
occupy your wallet.
34. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONSULTING SERVICES
Most people or businesses can not hire full-time IT specialists. If you start offering the services,
you will receive jobs from individuals, companies, and organizations.
35. SEWING BUSINESS
Many stay-at-home ladies have a skill in sewing. If you have sewing as a skill, you could consider
starting a home sewing business. It's such a profitable business most Ugandan overlook. There
are many sewing business ideas you can venture into to make money from your home. For
instance, you can venture into pattern making, wedding dress designing, uniform making,
costume designing, bed cover designing, dressmaking, soft toy designing, custom kids clothes,
custom cups/hats, and embroidery business. You can also become an instructor and teach
others tailoring skills. There are many other sewing ideas you can think about and establish
yourself as an expert to make money.
36. FREELANCE WRITING
Freelance writing is a good low-cost home business from which a good number of people earn a
living. As a freelance writer, you belong to no specific company. But you act as a smal| business.
Discover more practical ideas and resources by reading our article on how to start a freelance
business.
37. INTERNET MARKETING CONSULTANCY
If you have internet marketing skills, you could help business owners to market their businesses
online. You can do this by promoting their businesses or empowering them on how to do it at a
cost.
38. PERSONAL CHEF
If you are a good chef, offering yourself to prepare meals in your clients' homes is a great low-
cost home business. Some well-to-do people need such services in Kampala. To start a mobile
bar-tending business, you will need to invest in your stock and bar. Have acatchy, fun name for
your business.
39. TONER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING
Refilling cartridges with new ink is a great low-cost home business. Look for offices, homes, and
business enterprises where you can offer quick delivery of recycled cartridges.
40. GARBAGE COLLECTION
People in urban places in Uganda have a problem with garbage. Garbage collection is a low-cost
business to manage. With a wheelbarrow and some Containers, you can move from house to
house collecting waste in the neighbourhood. Bring it to your home. Sort it out. Make compost
manure and begin selling it to people for an additional income. You can also use it in your
garden to grow vegetables for yourself and or sale.
41. TRANSLATION SERVICES
If you know French, German, Spanish, Chinese, English or any other international languages
translation service is a great low-cost home business you can offer. You can establish yourself as
an online translater or join NGOs, tourist groups or other institutions that collects international
people to get started.
42. REFERRAL SERVICE

Offering referral services is a low-cost home business with the potential to grow. You can match
people to their required functions. Yes. You could specialise in areas like house rentals,
babysitting, plumbing, painting, cleaning services, and many others.
43. PUBLIC SPEAKING BUSINES
Public speaking industry offers a variety of very low-cost home business opportunities. If you
have the skill, you can speak at weddings, introduction ceremonies, and many other special
occasions. You need to establish yourself as the best speaker to convince people. A website can
be an excellent marketing tool, do you need one? Here is a useful article on how to create and
grow a website in just five minutes.
44. TV/ RADIO / PHONE REPAIRING BUSINESS
Many people have a TV, a radio and a Smartphone. But getting them repaired is hard. If you
have got the knowledge and skill, it could be a great low-cost home business opportunity.
45. WEB DESIGNING
Web designing is a low-cost home business for people skilled in creating excellent websites.
Every business, individuals, and organisations want to establish themselves online. Take
advantage of the skill you have to design quality websites from your home.
46. SEEDLINGS NURSERY
A seedlings nursery is a low-cost business that can be done in almost all parts of Uganda. It
requires less capital and a little bit of knowledge about plant processing but it can fetch you
unlimited income throughout the year. You can venture into, coffee cutting, eucalyptus
seedlings, compound flowers, among others.
SNACKS AND SIMPLE FOODS BUSINESS
If you are located in busy areas, you can start a takeaway business. This offers many
opportunities that are financially beneficial. You can sell; chapatis, "kikomando", egg rolls,
samosas, pilau, etcetera.
As you advance, you can venture into cooking breakfast and tea and that means more income
streams. Go an extra mile and read how to expand your snacks business and grow more
customers.
EGGS BUSINESS
Eggs are always on high demand in Kampala and other urban centers. You can establish yourself
as an eggs Depot who sells eggs to chapati stalls, hotels, individuals and town venders. This can
earn you extra bucks thus expanding your income streams.
LAUNDRY BUSINESS
A laundry business is a low-cost home-based business any one can venture into. You can start
with little capital to by detergents and water to wash people's clothes for money and as you
collect some cash, you can buy some washing Machines to ease the job.
FISH SMOKING BUSINESS
MAT MAKING
WATER DISTILLATION AND PACKAGING
PLASTIC RECYCLING
CANDAL AND SEALING WAX MAKING
SANITARY PAD MAKING
FOOD VENDING
FRUIT GROWING BUSINESS

PETROLEUM JELLY MAKING BUSINESS
STARTING A CHICKEN HATCHERY
MAKING LOW DUST CHALK
PHOTO GRAPHICS BUSINESS
EVENTS PLANNING
CONTENT CREATION
PLUMBING BUSINESS
PAINTING BUSINESS
MOBILE MONEY DEALER
SHOE POLISHING AND MENDING
FRUIT DRYING
MAKING BLEACHED DRY GINGER
CHEESE AND BUTTER MAKING yoghurt
PAPER BAG MAKING paper envelopes
GREEN TEA POWDER MAKING
BOOK MAKING BUSINESS
GRAIN GROCERY STORE
FERTILIZER MAKING
POULTRY FEED MANUFACTURER
POTTERY BUSINESS
PIGGERY BUSINESS
ICE CANDY MAKING ice cream balls
TOMATO AND CHILLI SOURCE MAKING paste
SOYA FLOUR PACKAGING
LIQUID SOAP MAKING BUSINESS
PARKING LOT BUSINESS
JEWELLERY MAKING
SMALL BUSINESS ADVERTISING BUSINESS
ART GALLERY BUSINESS
Chapter ii
How to start a business in Uganda
In Uganda today, a good number of young people are looking to start up businesses with hopes
of earning something. Uganda has a great number of opportunist young people with almost 10%
of them starting up businesses, a 1/5th of whom are failing before the end of the year. As a
young person who seeks to be successful, one should know that starting a business is a risk and
this involves strategic planning, key financial decisions, a series of legal activities, et Cetera.
The majority of Ugandans find it challenging to start a business because they claim not to be
having enough capital. Yes, if you plan to start a business in hired premises around Kampala city
or anywhere else in Uganda, you wil have to part away with a lot of money. Unfortunately, few
gandans have the opportunity to do that.
However, these 10 steps can properly guide you on how to start a business in Uganda. Venturing
into a low-cost home business is one of the ways of growing the economy in Uganda.
 Step 1: Make Business Research
Let's assume you already have a desirable business idea right at the back of your mind,
now there's need to benchmark and try to match it with reality
Is your idea feasible?
Is there apossibility of it succeeding?
Is your business going to solve any problems of fulfilling a certain need?
How best can you know this?
Do a market research through focus groups, Google searches, prospect customers, talking to
those who have succeeded and maybe trial and error this will help you weigh your idea. Now
through the market research the following questions will be answered;
-Is your anticipated product actually needed by the people?

-Who needs it?
-What is the competition like?
-How will you beat the competition?
 Step 2: Write A Business Plan.
Remember proper planning prevents poor performance. A business plan is a summary of how
you (the entrepreneur) intends to organize and implement the various activities necessary and
sufficient for the venture to succeed. This ideally makes planning one of the most important
aspects if one's venture is to succeed, therefore an entrepreneur should spend quality time to
come up with a standard, feasible and visible business plan. A business plan is intended in
answering the following questions;
- How much will it cost you to provide this product or service to my customers?
- How will you increase the volume of your business?
- In what ways will your business offer a better deal than your competitors?
- What kind of people will you need to hire?

- Can the work be done without these people?
 Step 3: Source and Plan For Finances
To begin with, before seeking financial help you need to create a budget for your initial period.
This will guide you on what amount of money you need and where to allocate it.Your budget
should cover; Company Registration Costs, Rental costs, Capital for Inventory, Salary Bills,
Transport among others. Next, if you do not have financial resources, take advantage of the
various existing financial options say a bank loan, personal savings, parental support or investors
that understand you want to start a business.
 Step 4: Choose A Business Structure.
Your business can be a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company or a limited company.
Whichever entity you choose, have it in mind that it has a big impact on the types of taxes you
are bound to pay, the number of individuals you employ plus the business name. If you are not
knowledgeable enough on which entity or structure to take up be wise to consult a lawyer or
colleague that has done this before before you take any steps.
 Step 5: Register Your Business Name.
Picking a business name should be thought through critically, normally an individual is made to
apply for the picked name by Uganda Registration Services Bureau. The name is then searched
through a database to pass the similarity, desirability tests to ensure it's availability. If results
show similar names then another has to be used until it passes this stage. In the case of
successful results, this is your green card to start a business any day.
 Step 6: Aquire Business Licenses and Permits.
A variety of licenses and permits apply to different businesses depending on the class of the
venture and location. One may need to make thorough research to understand what license and
permits apply to his or her business. Note that this paper work is very vital before one can
legally start operating so it's highly advisable to have a lawyer in the presence.
 Step 7: Select A Business Location
You need to choose whether to buy or rent your working premises, whether to work from home
or move to public space. Not forgetting there's a new option taking Uganda by storm which is
sharing work space through hubs that support young people looking to start a business. Plus you
will need to choose whether to locate near the market or the source of raw materials all
intended to reduce on the costs incurred in production. You need not to forget that all these
considerations depend on the type of business you are venturing in.
 Step 8: Recruit / Arrange Your Team
If your business requires you to recruit workers, it's at this point that one has to recruit,
however an entrepreneur should take his/her time, identify the various positions to be filled
plus stipulating their responsibilities and the skills needed by those to fill these positions. If it's a
sole proprietorship and you are going down the business lane alone still you may need to
organize your team including your mentor-ship, family or business coach all who will support in
the process.
 Step 9: Start the Business
Now that almost all that is required is in place, you have recruited the appropriate team, and
the work place is set. Get back to your schedule book and close the planning stage in
preparation for business opening stage.
 Step 10. Market / Promote Your Business

Now that your business is up and running, you need to lay strategies on how to attract more
customers to your business. Remember you are the business owner, you know best who your
customers are so only you can best understand how you want to be noticed by them in the
market. Once all this is done, consistently work towards bettering your venture each and every
day that passes but keeping in mind that
"Success does not happen Overnight".
Chapter III
Major principals of growing a Business.
In Uganda and the world at large, running business is not a. Easy task and is a it takes procedures
to be done. In other words, it is a "process by which" thing. Generally, business management and
high level profitable ventures base on mainly, in fact I may also term it as primary or major
facters;
a) Research and innovation.
A business to stand, serious research and innovativeness must be invested. This is intended
on I creasing on the quality and appearance of your products so as to attract more customers
as this is the primary reason of starting a business. Innovation ensures competition dominance
and reduced costs of production as a result of discovery of more effectively methods of
production.
In addition, innovation is the key strategy to marketing probably our next business
principal. Innovation may be achieved in the following ways; through one-on-one
customer interview. This provides detailed information about consumer satisfaction and
gives an overview of the business structure in the public as the entrepreneurs ask the most
vital questions.
The other way, through secondary source information collect. The secondary sources are
those that give information consern

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To my fellow SBECK students.

To my beloved Mom Ms. Twinamatsiko Rose

16. WINE MAKING

42. REFERRAL SERVICE

FRUIT GROWING BUSINESS

-Is your anticipated product actually needed by the people?

- What kind of people will you need to hire?

 Step 10. Market / Promote Your Business

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