Business in the garage - an overview of TOP-56 ideas for the production, sale of goods and the provision of services + best ideas from Europe and China
Hello, dear readers of the RichPro.ru business magazine! In this issue we will tell you about the business in the garage, how to organize it, what is needed for this, and also consider popular ideas from Europe and China on manufacturing in the garage, selling goods and providing services that can be applied in your own car box in your country .
Indeed, many aspiring entrepreneurs seek to minimize the costs of organizing their own business. Fixed rental costs significantly limit the possibilities of business development, especially at the initial stage of activity, when significant investments in equipment, raw materials and arrangement of premises.
The way out in this situation is to use your own garage for entrepreneurial activity.
From this article you will learn:
- Is it realistic to start a business in the garage and use it for profit;
- How to equip a car box for organizing a business;
- A large number of ideas for garage business from around the world that can be applied in Russian conditions;
- Should I start my own business in the garage - tips and tricks.
The article will be useful for people who seek to realize themselves in business, using available resources.
From the whole variety of proposed ideas of the "garage business", each novice entrepreneur or businessman who wants to optimize his costs can choose a suitable direction "to his liking" and opportunities.
Details about the business in the garage, what ideas for the garage are suitable for small businesses, how to open your mini-production in the garage, read the article below. There we described relevant and interesting garage business ideas from Europe and China.
1. How to start a garage business - how to prepare and what you need to organize a garage business
If you want to do your business, many entrepreneurs are faced with the problem of the availability of premises. The possibility of renting space scares off newcomers, as it is associated with significant financial costs and, as a rule, complicates the development of a business.
Under these conditions, many enterprising people pay attention to their own garage, which, when used properly, can turn into an asset that will bring high income in the future.
Important! The main thing when organizing a business in the garage is to choose an idea that will allow you to convert your own efforts into profit in these conditions.
Assessing the prospects of ideas for a small business in the garage, you should pay attention to its location.
Finding an object in close proximity to residential areas opens up significant opportunities for organizing your business: from car repair services to outlets.
Inconvenient location a bit limits range of potential options. In this case, you should focus on the target audience or think over the organization of activities in such a way that potential customers are not uncomfortable with the non-optimal location of the garage.
After deciding to use your own garage for organizing a business, you should properly prepare it:
- Insulate the room;
- To conduct communications (sewerage, light, water);
- Make interior and exterior decoration;
To carry out repairs, it is necessary to purchase all the required building materials and use the appropriate tool.
It is necessary to install meters for water, electricity and bring the room in accordance with sanitary and fire safety standards.
The level of funds invested in repairs should be determined by the functional use of the garage.
When organizing a warehouse simple finishing will be enough: insulation, painting, manufacturing and installation of shelving.
When organizing a point of sale or the provision of any services to the population, both the necessary arrangement of the premises and special equipment are necessary.
The only activity that impractical engage in car boxing is food production, since it is not possible to create the right conditions in terms of sanitary and epidemiological standards in automobile boxing.
Important! An entrepreneur who decides to arrange production in this garage with this category of goods runs the risk of receiving huge fines and a ban on doing business.
It is also important to know that running a mini-business in a garage without all the necessary documents is illegal business and is punishable by law.
At the initial stage, when the circle of clients includes friends, relatives and acquaintances, you can not register your activities, but after a few months you should arrange your business properly.
We wrote about how to register our activities in the articles “How to open an IP” and “How to open an LLC yourself”, in two articles we described step-by-step instructions for beginners on how and how to register their entrepreneurial activity.
What business to do in the garage, what business ideas with minimal investment in the garage, see the next section.
The best and most modern business ideas in the garage - services, trade and production in the garage
2. Ideas for garage business - 16 proven garage business ideas
So, we will consider creative and original business ideas for a garage that can be implemented in Russia.
1) Renting a garage
The easiest solution for making money is to use a garage for rental. In recent decades, there has been a tendency to increase the number of cars in cities. At the same time, paying for parking lots is not affordable for most car owners.
If a potential landlord has an empty garage, then finding a tenant and making money is the right decision.
It should determine the scope of the garage by potential customers:
- for parking and storage of the car, spare parts and accessories for it;
- use as a warehouse for tools;
- for storage of equipment, household appliances and electronics;
- for recreation and entertainment (under appropriate conditions).
Garage rental rent in Russia varies from 2,000 to 4,000 rubles per month and depends on some factors:
- region
- location;
- state of car boxing;
- garage size;
- the availability of communications.
This business idea is optimal for people who want to earn income without making significant efforts - that is, receive passive income from renting their garage.
2) Trade in the garage
The garage can be used as a shopping facility. This decision does not contradict the law, since the garage box can be attributed to the objects of stationary trade.
It will be especially correct to use it as such if the location involves a large flow of people passing by.
To organize trade in the garage you need:
- to insulate it;
- determine the direction and range of products;
- equip the premises with the necessary equipment and goods;
- conduct an advertising campaign.
What can I trade with?
If the box is located in a large garage complex, then a good solution would be to sell popular car parts, related supplies, car cosmetics etc.
Before this, you should analyze, talking with potential customers, what product they most often need, and trade the most popular of them.
3) Seasonal storage of skis, tires, sledges, bicycles and other equipment
Most people are faced with the problem of storing a wide variety of things that they use only during certain periods of the year. The rest of the time they need to be stored somewhere.
Basically, multi-storey buildings are built without storage rooms and the issue of storing sledges, skis, bicycles and car tires, as well as many other goods, is relevant for many residents of cities. And if there is demand, then every entrepreneurial garage owner can make money on the provision of appropriate services.
To organize this service, you must:
- large garage;
- maximally free the room from all unnecessary things;
- equip the garage with racks for tires, as well as equip places for storing other goods;
- install a security system;
- to come and provide access to the goods at the first request of the client.
You can agree with the client on different terms of payment for services: one-time, monthly, quarterly payment.
Investments in the implementation of this idea of the garage business are insignificant and profit can be obtained after cooperation with the first client.
4) Auto repair shop in the garage
A good and relevant idea when using a garage for doing business is car repair. Whatever happens in people's daily lives, but the number of cars increases, they break down and end up in accidents. Demand for quality repair work is always at a high level.
In order to organize a car repair business in a garage, you must:
- Equipment and tools for repair work.
- 1.1. To carry out locksmith repairs A large number of hand tools (key sets, jacks, pullers, screwdrivers, etc.) will be required.
- 1.2. Body repair involves, in addition to hand tools, providing expensive equipment: welding machine, electric generator and small power tool.
- Properly equip the room (provide a place for equipment, machines and tools).
- Take security measures working area. Properly store varnishes, paints and solvents, and provide for proper ventilation of the room.
- Provide quality services. In this niche, a significant factor in success and popularity among customers is the reputation and level of service.
- Optimal price level. Inflated prices for services will scare off customers, and low cost will not allow you to make good money.
It is important to follow all of the recommendations and tips for repairing a car in a garage, as not observing at least one of them can lead to additional costs.
5) Tire service
Organization of a tire fitting service is advisable when the garage is located near a gas station or roadway.
A car box must meet certain characteristics:
- The presence of good lighting over the work area;
- The presence of ventilation;
- The garage should be insulated and heated in the cold season;
- The presence of a source of water.
To ensure quality service and establish cooperation with regular customers, it is necessary to prepare the premises and buy the proper equipment.
It is mandatory to purchase:
- Tool for mounting and dismounting wheels;
- Tire changer;
- Balancing machine;
- Vulcanizer;
- Bathtub for tire fitting;
- Compressor;
- Rolling jack.
The entire list of this equipment costs a lot of money, and at the initial stage of activity, you should consider the option of renting it.
6) Auto tuning
Another way to make money in the garage is by tuning cars, which allows you to do something specific, unusual from the car, but there are some limitations:
- The cost of quality services and supplies is significant and therefore this service will be profitable only in large cities.
- You should find a reliable supplier who can provide the required parts.
- Wholesale purchase of materials is impractical, since the details are selected individually for the car.
- The target audience for tuning is not too big - for a decent income requires significant commercial efforts and the provision of quality services.
To achieve success in this type of business, it will be necessary to spend money on promotion and advertising (including advertising on the Internet).
7) Car wash
Car wash garage - The best choice for making money if the box is in a convenient location.
To organize a business, it is necessary to prepare the premises and territory near the garage, buy the necessary equipment and related materials. Car wash can be arranged in almost any garage.
For proper arrangement of the premises should:
- Provide a place for the supply of water and sewage;
- The floors in the room should have a slope in the direction of the drain (sand trap), on the bottom of which large particles of dirt and oil will settle. The sand trap should be cleaned periodically;
- Dirty water with small elements will go into the sewer connected to the drain.
With this approach, the floor in the garage will not become damp, and the sewage system will not become clogged. Electrical safety measures should also be taken during operations with water. To do this, it is necessary to use a transformer in the room, which reduces the voltage during the relevant work (procedures).
8) Car diagnostic service
This service is in great demand among car owners and, despite significant competition, an entrepreneur can earn a decent living by providing car diagnostic services.
Initially, a set of equipment will be required:
- computer with software for determining trouble codes;
- adapter required to connect the car to the computer connector;
- a scanner that determines the codes of the vehicle control unit from the engine and generates an error report.
The software should be updated on an ongoing basis, as the number of machine models is growing every year, and for proper operation it is necessary to "keep pace with the times."
9) Hauling car interiors
The provision of services in this area is performed by a very limited number of organizations and individual entrepreneurs, but the demand in the market is quite high.
The list of services includes:
- Padding chairs with headrests and armrests;
- Ceiling trim update;
- Torpedo banner;
- Steering wheel update;
- Padding of a door upholstery.
Necessary equipment:
- Sewing machine;
- Set of tools;
- Washing vacuum cleaner;
- Airbag removal kit.
Prices for tug-of-car services are quite high. The use of unique material and a high-quality level of work will ensure high profitability and a constant flow of customers.
It is also worth making a catalog of samples so that the client has the opportunity evaluate and select the desired finish option by color and structure.
10) Production of parts and products on a lathe
The organization in the garage of a workshop for processing various parts is a popular type of activity. Such services are in steady demand from enterprises that do not have a full-time turner, as well as from auto repair shops.
Competition in this market of services is insignificant, which may allow the entrepreneur to earn significant income.
To ensure the activity requires the purchase of a lathe and a set of standard tools.
A CNC machine will significantly expand the possibilities for processing workpieces, its cost is significantly higher than the price of conventional equipment, but will allow you to perform more complex and expensive work.
Cost of services for threading a workpiece starts at 90 rubles. An experienced turner with the right advertising (targeting the target audience) of his services, and quality work has the ability to provide himself with a stable income.
11) Recycling
Organizing a recycling center in the garage can allow a novice entrepreneur to make good money. The collection and subsequent sorting of waste makes it possible to sell some types of raw materials to enterprises, who are engaged in the production or processing.
In recycling are used:
- paper;
- glass;
- cardboard;
- textile;
- scrap metal;
- polymer films;
- rubber.
For each type of recyclable material, processing enterprises set their prices, which allows people involved in this type of activity to secure their income and benefit the environment.
12) Repair of shoes and clothes
This garage business has been and will always be relevant. The success of the business will depend on the location of the garage. In the case of proximity to the housing stock and a large number of passing people, the idea can be implemented in a business that brings a stable income.
Initially, it is required to conduct a company to promote its services, as well as to arrange your garage with outdoor advertising.
Important! Many people believe that only low-income citizens use these services, but it is worth noting that expensive shoes and clothes also have consumables (heels, locks break, the sole is washed).
Not every successful person will throw things away due to a minor “breakdown”. This suggests that the target audience of these services is quite wide.
Required equipment for repairing shoes and clothes:
- sewing machine;
- machine for turning blanks;
- electric drill.
Required Toolkit:
- set of knives;
- set of hooks;
- shoe hammer;
- punches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
13) Rental of children's goods
In the modern world, most parents are careful about their costs, because children grow out of clothes and shoes very quickly, strollers and toys cease to be relevant after a short time.
also in kindergartens and schools often celebrations are held at which it is necessary for the child to look appropriately.
The costs of acquiring goods that children use for a short time are very significant for the family budget. All these factors create significant demand in the market for the rental of relevant goods.
To organize a rental point in the garage you must:
- It is advisable to arrange a garage in a children's style: the style should be bright, hang images of heroes from cartoons and fairy tales, you can include children's tunes when they visit.
- You should study the demand for certain groups of goods. The right decision would be to visit specialized stores and study the assortment in them, as well as analyze queries on the Internet.
- Next, a popular product is purchased.
- Do not reject offers to buy products that your child likes. Very often, children become attached to certain toys, which gives the entrepreneur an additional opportunity to earn money.
- An important role in the success of a business is advertising. Promotion of their services will not be difficult, as the target audience for the product is pronounced.
We also recommend that you listen to the above tips and tricks.
14) Repair of household appliances
The population is constantly interested in the repair and preventive maintenance services of the equipment used. Demand exists for all segments of the population and a properly equipped garage is ideal for organizing a small business repair of small and large household appliances.
Important! The project requires highly qualified specialist and the presence of a car for the delivery of large-sized repaired equipment.
The business owner needs to register his activities and:
- buy the necessary tools and equipment for diagnosis;
- arrange processing and registration of orders;
- provide advertising and promotion services.
For successful operation, in any case, you will need to register your business. If you are planning to register an IP, you can switch to a simplified taxation system or to a patent taxation system.
15) Antique shop
The business of reselling antique items and things never loses its relevance. There are always a certain number of collectors antiques, coins, stamps, household items and people who are trying to get rid of these things.
Equipping an antique shop in your own garage, there is a chance to get a good income.
The payback period of this project with the right approach less than 1 year.
The main factor determining the success of this undertaking is a large number of customers.
The lack of initial capital is also not a big obstacle, because, knowing the true market value of certain goods, you can earn on one transaction more than 500% arrived and use borrowed funds.
16) Glass cutting
The basis of this business is re-equipment of a car box for a glass cutting workshop.
Demand for these services is quite significant in large cities, where there are a lot of industrial and residential premises. New trends in furniture production provided a significant use by customers of glass countertops and a large number of mirrors, which during operation have the ability to break, which creates a demand for their replacement.
To organize a business for cutting glass and mirrors in a garage you will need:
- big table;
- assortment of popular types of glass in the form of large sheets;
- rulers;
- roulette;
- high-quality glass cutters.
The technology of work is very simple: a sheet of glass rests on the table, a line is cut by a glass cutter, along which the glass is divided into several parts.
Garage Business Ideas Comparison Chart
The table shows the comparative characteristics of the proposed ideas for small businesses.
Business idea | Initial capital | Payback period |
Garage rental | 0 rubles | 1 month |
Garage Trading | 120 000 rubles | 3 - 8 months |
Seasonal storage | 10 000 rubles | 2 months |
Car repair shop in the garage | 100 000 rubles | 1 - 3 months |
Tire service | 100 000 - 150 000 rubles | 2 - 4 months |
Car tuning | 80 000 - 300 000 rubles | 3 to 6 months |
Car wash | From 200 000 rubles | 2 - 6 months |
Car Diagnostic Service | 100 000 - 300 000 rubles | 1 - 4 months |
Hauling car interiors | 90 000 - 120 000 rubles | 4 - 6 months |
Production of parts and products on a lathe | 50 000 - 70 000 rubles | 3 - 5 months |
Recycling | From 10 000 rubles | 1 - 3 months |
Repair of shoes and clothes | 20 000 - 70 000 rubles | 1 - 5 months |
Rental of baby products | 120 000 - 300 000 rubles | 6 - 8 months |
Repair of household appliances | 10 000 - 30 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Antique shop | 20 000 - 60 000 rubles | 4 - 5 months |
Glass cutting | 20 000 - 30 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
The proposed business ideas for the garage have a different degree of payback and require a different amount of initial investment.
Mini garage production - working ideas for a small business in a garage
3. Production in the garage - 40 best ideas from Europe, China and Russia 🔨
In addition to various services in their own garage area, many enterprising people organize production facilities.
The correct distribution of equipment and facilities needed for indoor production will allow a novice businessman to establish a successful and profitable mini-production in a garage.
In many countries of the world, entrepreneurs have realized the benefits of a "garage business." Therefore, a small business in the garage is gaining popularity among the citizens of our country, since there are a lot of working ideas.
So, what kind of production can be opened in the garage?
The following are the most profitable garage business ideas in manufacturing from Russia, Europe and China.
Read an article on related topics - "How to start a business with China on the resale of goods."
Ideas for the garage business - manufacturing and manufacturing of home furnishings and souvenirs
Direction of business in the garage №1 - Decorative products for the home and souvenir products
In Western countries, European and American entrepreneurs are actively using their hobbies to make money.
Do-it-yourself products are in great demand not only in Europe and the USA, but also in Russia. Some of the current ideas, including those from China, can be applied in our conditions by organizing your own mini-production in the garage.
1) Christmas and New Year decorations
Seeing off the old and a meeting of the coming year and Christmas are always fanned by the expectation and positive mood of people. Handmade items can emphasize the indescribable atmosphere of the holiday and design an apartment or house using the appropriate New Year attributes.
For the manufacture of jewelry, you can use a lot of various improvised materials:
- old CDs;
- various traffic jams;
- used bulbs;
- buttons
- cups
- fir cones, chestnuts;
- paper, cardboard;
- elements of computer parts, television and other equipment;
- and others.
The entire list of products can be limited only by the artist’s imagination. Seasonal sale of these products can provide good income to the entrepreneur.
2) Fridge magnets
The profitability of the production and sale of these products reaches 100% and more. The cost of goods is very small and even taking into account the low retail price, the possible earnings are substantial.
Using an A4 sheet, 9 magnets can be made. The price of the souvenir will be from 40 rubles and more, and the costs will not exceed 25 rubles.
Organization of production does not require a significant initial investment from the entrepreneur: the presence of a computer with an installed program that provides graphic editing of pictures, and a printer that prints high-quality images. A batch laminator and cutter are also needed.
The manufacturing process consists of a number of steps:
- image processing in a graphical editor;
- image printing on a transparent plastic sheet with hot glue;
- the plastic sheet is freed from the substrate;
- blank lamination process;
- separating the sheet from the lining that protects the hot melt;
- the picture is glued to vinyl;
- With the help of a cutter, the process of separating the workpiece from the sheet occurs.
The market for these products in most cities of Russia is not burdened by significant competition, and in some regions a businessman may even become a monopolist.
3) Decorative candles
Decorative candles are a very popular souvenir, many enterprises often purchase these products for gifts to their employees for all kinds of holidays.
Initial investments for candle production are small and vary. from 100 to 500 dollars, and the profit may be from 200% from the prime cost.
Before you make candles in the garage, you should consider a number of nuances:
- the garage should be at least 10 square meters;
- you should purchase a machine for casting candles;
- Provide a place for proper storage of finished products. In this case, the specifics of the goods should be taken into account;
- mandatory ventilation and exhaust hoods;
- the temperature in the room should not be high;
- acquire decorative molds for pouring and making candles. They are diverse in content: in the form of flowers, plants, trees, fruits, etc .;
- purchase raw materials for the manufacture of candles (paraffin and cotton wicks);
- ensure the production of dyes for the manufacture of multi-colored candles (specialized for candles or oil-based dyes);
- it is advisable to use flavorings (various oils) and decorative elements (sparkles, dried flower petals, beads, etc.) in the manufacture of candles.
Decorative candles are cast by hand. Paraffin is melted with a water bath, then the resulting mass is poured into a mold in which a wick is placed in the center before this.
The substance solidifies in shape within a day. Next, the procurement is taken from the mold, and the goods are ready for sale.
4) Handmade soap
Soap - goods demanded in the market at any time. These products are stored for a long time and can be recycled to produce a more popular form of the product.
The special value of handmade soaps is due to environmental friendliness and, with the addition of decoctions of herbs, may have healing properties.
To organize production in the garage you need equipment and tools:
- electric or gas stove;
- large pots or special baths made of stainless steel;
- molds for making soap;
- auxiliary tools: knives, spatulas, graters and measuring glasses;
- Libra.
Required raw materials:
- soap base;
- emollient and moisturizing components (base oils) based on coconut oil;
- essential oils that give soap a smell and provide antibacterial properties;
- fragrances to give odor stability;
- natural dyes that provide a variety of colors for the goods;
- various fillers to give the product the required characteristics: softness (honey, crushed berries) or roughness (seeds of plants and berries, abrasive substances).
Production technology:
- the soap base is cut into cubes and rubbed on a grater;
- the resulting base is placed in a container for a water bath and transferred to a pan with heated water;
- the formed mass is constantly mixed to obtain a homogeneous liquid substance, without bringing it to a boil;
- adding softening and moisturizing components in proportion from 2 to 5% from the total composition, depending on the required properties of the soap;
- after a short time, esters and perfumes are added based on the recipe;
- dyes are introduced into the liquid;
- additional fillers are introduced;
- molds are prepared for filling, lubricating their walls with oil or petroleum jelly;
- the resulting liquid mass is poured into molds, equalized with spatulas and the mass of products is regulated on the scales;
- soap drying occurs at temperature no more than 40 ° and humidity - up to 65%;
- After a few days, the soap is removed from the molds and the goods are ready.
An important component for proper storage and successful customer acquisition is packaging that protects the product from water and damage.
It is advisable to use packaging made from a transparent and durable material.
5) Basket weaving
The basket weaving business is a simple and profitable business. In cities, there is a significant demand for products from natural components.
For the organization of work requires only the usual carpentry knife, metal spatulaas well as a small amount of rope.
Raw materials for manufacturing It will cost free, since getting birch bark willow twigs will not be difficult and will not require financial resources. Birch and willow are very popular species in our latitudes.
For the procurement of raw materials from birch bark knife and shoulder blade, with the help of which the bark is separated from the birch trunk, while the tree does not cause significant damage. Procured material is not subject to significant post-processing.
Willow twigs are cleaned of bark and can already be used for weaving. The collection of rods can be carried out all year round: in spring and summer the material has a milky color and a grassy structure, and in winter it is characterized by excellent elasticity and strength.
Harvested raw materials should be used within a few days after collection, then it can dry out and cease to be suitable for use. The only option to extend the shelf life is to store raw materials at low temperature.
For the manufacture of baskets, as a rule, the technique of alternating knots and free threads is used: the rods round the risers, and the horizontal row braids around the vertical one.
More sophisticated weaving techniques are also used:
- spiral;
- openwork;
- rope method;
- continuous overlay.
Wicker baskets aesthetically look very attractive to potential consumers, are often used in everyday life, and also have a pleasant smell of natural components. Demand for this product traditionally increases before the Easter holidays.
6) Watch
Another idea for the garage is the production of handmade watches. An entrepreneur needs to be creative and to design a frame with a dial in an original way.
Watch mechanisms can be purchased at fairly low prices, while the total cost of production will be low, and you can sell exclusive goods with a significant margin.
7) Pottery
A profitable activity in the garage is pottery. Crockery, original vases, figurines and other souvenir products from clay are always popular goods among tourists and as gifts for various holidays.
Initially, the following equipment and materials are required:
- Potter's wheel;
- container for mixing raw materials;
- molds for blanks;
- Libra;
- kiln;
- brushes and paints;
- racks for storage of finished goods.
Roasting furnaces can be used ordinary (furnace), electric and gas, some potters also use home-made equipment, but in this case it is actually unrealistic to achieve high-quality firing.
The search for raw materials (clay) will not cause great difficulties, since clay lies at an insignificant distance from the surface of the earth. However, for modeling it is advisable to use high-quality, clean raw materials.
Clay come in many varieties:
- white
- red;
- with lime impurities;
- with sandy impurities.
Mostly experienced specialists use red clay, while it is important that the lime content is small and consistently oily with a metal oxide content of not more than 1 percent.
The technology for the production of pottery products includes a number of sequential actions:
- According to the necessary proportion between clay and water, a mixture is prepared;
- The solution lies on the potter’s wheel, and I use special forms, the potter makes dishes of various parameters.
- The workpiece is fired in an oven. The strength and durability of the product depend on the firing time of the product;
- Painting of the finished product.
Pottery is always in demand among the population. Production technology has remained unchanged for millennia.
Neither the development of technology nor the emergence of new modern materials affected the popularity of products of this category.
8) Making photo books (photo albums)
Photobook Production - Great idea for a garage business. Many significant events take place in people's lives: birth of children, visiting exotic countries, special occasions. Therefore, each family has a need to store photo materials in albums.
Custom photo albums - This is a very profitable activity that does not require large financial investments.
The list of necessary equipment for the production of photo albums:
- assembly machine for wrapping;
- table for collecting the album;
- scoring machine;
- tool for rounding corners.
The process of producing photo albums includes a number of stages:
- photo album layout planning;
- making cover and photographs;
- cropping and assembling a photo album.
Production services can be offered:
- children's educational institutions;
- travel agencies;
- professional photographers;
- wedding agencies;
- photo studios.
Providing a wide selection of album formats, as well as their texture design, will satisfy the needs of any client.
9) Souvenirs from children's things
From small children's things (shoes, socks, and many others) using surface metallization (copper plating, nickel plating, chromium plating, etc.) you can create very beautiful, exclusive souvenirs.
This type of business is attractive in that the required equipment is not expensive, it is easy to assemble. To organize a business, your own garage is enough.
Necessary equipment:
- rectifier;
- electrolyte;
- electrodes
- bath.
Reagents Required:
- copper wire;
- copper sulfate;
- sulphuric acid;
- salt;
- boric acid;
- chromic anhydride;
- nickel;
- sodium sulfate and other chemicals.
The technology for conducting a galvanic reaction is based on the following: the surface of the workpiece is treated with reagents that interact with each other and as a result of a chemical reaction a decorative coating is formed.
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10) wood carving
The fashion for wood carvings never loses its relevance. Varied figurines, caskets, mirror and picture frames are great decorations and souvenirs. Demand for products is stable among domestic and foreign consumers.
Necessary tools and equipment for wood carving:
- a set of chisels;
- a set of sharp knives;
- wooden mallet;
- set of incisors;
- set of files;
- jigsaw;
- a circular saw;
- drilling machine;
- emery machine.
The cost of finished products depends on the complexity of the work performed and on its quality. When marketing finished products, you should establish contact with shops selling souvenir products, as well as design studios.
11) Production of compositions of dry plants, leaves and flowers
A great opportunity to earn money is the design and sale of original compositions from dry leaves, flowers and plants. You can engage in such activities both in the garage and at home. We also recommend that you read the article how to make money sitting at home, where various ways and ideas of making money are given.
High-quality potpourri will allow you to realize the creative potential of the entrepreneur and will always interest owners of cafes and restaurants who are interested in the non-standard and original design of their establishments.
12) Bookends
Recent trends in the arrangement of residential premises suggest the use of a minimal amount of oversized furniture in the interior.
A very fashionable, practical accessory among Europeans are special bookends. They do not take up much space in the apartment, but allow keep textbooks, magazines and literary works in a convenient place. In addition, beautifully crafted holders can perfectly complement the design of the room.
For the production of these accessories, an entrepreneur can use a wide variety of materials:
- wood;
- metal;
- ceramics;
- plastic.
With a creative approach and customer focus, the book holder business can be very successful.
13) Making badges
The main advantage of the icon manufacturing business is the lack of the need to purchase expensive equipment and special room requirements. Car boxing is the best solution for organizing a business.
Necessary equipment and materials:
- a computer with a printer that provides high-quality printing;
- a manual cutter to separate a sample of the icon from paper;
- icon blanks;
- press connecting the drawing with the blank icon.
Step-by-step instructions for making badges:
- Printing images for icons;
- Separation of the necessary size workpieces using a hand torch;
- Bonding all components with a press: the main part with a pin, a pattern and a protective laminated film.
14) Production of blinds
Blinds demanded goods at arrangement of office and premises. They complement the interior and protect the room from excessive light.
Demand for products is consistently high, especially in the spring-summer period, and production profitability reaches 40-60%.
Necessary tools and equipment for organizing the production of blinds:
- pliers;
- scissors;
- straightening hammer;
- tweezers;
- machine for the manufacture of blinds;
- pendulum saw;
- press for lower cornice;
- press for fishing line;
- press for the upper bar.
In addition to tools and equipment for the manufacture of products, consumables and accessories are required:
- clips, sliders, rings, holders and stoppers;
- rope, weight and a clamp for it;
- control and lower circuits;
- connector to the control circuit;
- bracket for wall mounting;
- aluminum components of the cornice;
- pivoting rods, side mechanisms, weights and staples.
The production technology of blinds depends on their type.
The following types are distinguished:
- horizontal blinds;
- vertical blinds;
- roller blinds;
- wooden.
At the initial stage of production in the garage for the entrepreneur, the optimal solution will be to concentrate on the manufacture and sale of vertical blinds, as this requires the least financial investment.
Comparative characteristics of production ideas for the garage in the direction "Decorative products for the home and souvenir products" are presented in the table:
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Christmas and New Year decorations | 1 000 - 3 000 rubles | 1 month |
Fridge Magnets | 20 000 - 40 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Decorative candles | 15 000 - 25 000 rubles | 1 - 3 months |
Handmade soap | 200 000 - 300 000 rubles | 5 - 7 months |
Basket weaving | 5,000 - 10,000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Clock | 5,000 - 7,000 rubles | 1 month |
Pottery | 90 000 - 150 000 rubles | 12 - 16 months |
Making photo albums | 20 000 - 30 000 rubles | 3-4 months |
Souvenirs from children's things | 10 000 - 50 000 rubles | 2 - 4 months |
Wood carving | 5,000 - 10,000 rubles | 1 - 2 months |
Making compositions of dry plants, leaves and flowers | 1,000 - 1,500 rubles | 1 month |
Book holders | 5,000 - 15,000 rubles | 1 month |
Making badges | 20 000 - 40 000 rubles | 2 - 4 months |
The manufacture of blinds | 65 000 - 80 000 rubles | 8 to 10 months |
According to the table below, you can determine which business in the garage is more optimal for you, what initial investments will be needed and for how long the business will break even.
Ideas for the production of furniture in a garage - the production of frame and frameless furniture, furniture hauling and so on
Direction of business in the garage №2 - Furniture
A profitable area of activity in the garage is the production of furniture. The competition in the furniture business is big, but if you choose a promising direction, analyze demand, introduce modern design solutions, but the undertaking can be very successful.
15) Cabinet furniture
First of all, an entrepreneur who wants to produce and sell cabinet furniture should concentrate on orders based on individual customer parameters.
Large manufacturers, in addition to selling finished products, also sell to small entrepreneurs the necessary components of furniture construction, as well as all the necessary accessories.
It is only required to choose the right material, purchase fasteners and assemble the required headset.
To organize production, you need to purchase a tool:
- a screwdriver and a set of different bits for it;
- set of hexagons;
- drills of various diameters;
- Screwdriver Set;
- roulette;
- hair dryer and iron;
- sandpaper, pencil and square;
- hammer drill;
- jigsaw and manual fraser;
- mallet;
- stationery knife.
The best choice for the garage is production (assembly) of the following types of furniture:
- wardrobes;
- kitchen sets;
- beds;
- the walls.
16) Frameless furniture
Frameless furniture is produced since the 60s of the twentieth century, but it has gained popularity in Russia only recently. They are in special demand armchairs, sofas and ottomans.
This type is characterized by the absence of a frame base in furniture, which consists of a shell and filler.
As the outer coating are most often used fur, leather and various fabricsand internal - polystyrene foam.
Organization of production requires minimal initial investment for the purchase of consumables and a sewing machine.
The process of manufacturing frameless furniture includes a number of procedures:
- Material selection for two covers. The outer cover, as a rule, is made of a more expensive and beautiful material with sufficient wear resistance. If contaminated, it can be removed and washed or cleaned. For the inner cover, a durable air-permeable fabric is used to restore the original shape of the chair or sofa. When using fabrics that do not allow air to pass through, holes must be provided in the product for circulation.
- Blank preparation. Using the pattern, the image of the components of the cover (main parts, bottom and top) is transferred to paper to avoid unnecessary waste, and blanks are cut out.
- Sewing the inner case. The main parts of the inner cover are sewn together, previously one of the sides is supplied with a zipper of about 40 cm to ensure internal filling.
- Styrofoam filling. After this procedure, you must fasten the zipper.
- Sewing the outer case. The procedure is similar to that for the inner cover, only for ease of removal when cleaning or washing the length of the zipper should be about 1 meter.
- Connection of the outer with a filled inner cover.
The advantages of the frameless furniture business include:
- This type of furniture is not difficult to manufacture;
- Low cost allows the entrepreneur to start production without significant initial investment;
- The possibility of creativity in the manufacture and development of new models;
- There is no seasonality of demand, which allows you to sell goods all year round;
- Fast return on business;
- Great demand among young people and socially active population;
- Convenience at operation.
17) Upholstering of upholstered furniture
Buying new furniture requires significant financial investments from people and most of them prefer to restore their old furniture for much less money.
As a rule, the frame of products remains intact for a very long time and it is impossible to distinguish the upholstery and a sofa with an armchair from a new one.
The cost of these services is about 30% from the cost of new products, which provides significant demand among the population for this type of activity.
In addition, many people pay increased attention to the design of their own premises, and often after repair work, fairly new furniture may not fit into the overall interior. This problem can be solved by replacing the upholstery with a more suitable one.
Necessary equipment and tools:
- sewing machine for the manufacture of elements of upholstered furniture;
- stapler with various sets of brackets;
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw;
- hammer drill;
- standard set of carpentry tools;
- various sheets of ordinary and laminated fiberboard;
- foam rubber of different thicknesses;
- fixing materials;
- a wide selection of fabrics and skin options.
For successful activities in this area of business, it would be advisable to draw up a portfolio of work performed, as well as meet with potential customers in person and show samples of leather and fabrics and possible options for finishing their furniture.
It should be possible to choose upholstery - from budget to luxury samples. In addition, the entrepreneur has the opportunity to earn on the sale of materials for upholstery.
You can see some garage business ideas in the video:
18) Production of furniture covers
Often, consumers, when buying expensive upholstered furniture, want to protect it from pollution and wear, as well as from the effects of pets. Therefore, the acquisition of a removable cover for sofas and chairs is optimal solution for this category of consumers.
The production of this category of goods can be organized by any entrepreneur who has sewing skills and wants to make money.
Initial investment is negligible:
- sewing machine;
- table;
- a set of tissues;
- scissors;
- sewing supplies.
19) Garden furniture
The idea with minimal initial investment is also the production of garden furniture, as it can be made from twigs and snags of unusual shapes.
You can start a business from scratch using stumps, branches and tree trunks, which are enough in the forests. We also recommend reading the article - "Ideas for business with minimal investment", which says how and where to start your business, what types of business you can open from scratch and without investments.
Investments in the production of garden furniture are required only in the purchase of moisture-resistant varnishes and impregnations, since the furniture will be used outdoors and it must be protected from exposure to sunlight and humidity.
Circle of potential buyers garden tables, chairs, benches wide enough, which allows entrepreneurs to earn money at a minimum cost, organizing the production of garden furniture.
20) Original furniture design
Furniture decoration is a very promising area of activity that can be organized in the garage. Decoupage, aging and painting on furniture allows old interior items to gain a new unique look.
Decoupage - the technology of the original design of objects, which includes combining a fragment of a drawing, applique or ornament to furniture and applying special varnishes to the resulting composition to give the product the proper consumer properties.
Required materials and tools for furniture decoupage:
- decoration elements (applications, drawings, fragments of newspapers, magazines, etc.)
- a variety of adhesives and varnishes;
- wood putty;
- set of brushes;
- rollers and sponges;
- acrylic paints;
- specialized scissors;
- primer;
- sandpaper of different dispersion grades.
Step-by-step instructions for decoupage furniture:
- Sandpaper polishes the surface.
- Chips, cracks and deep scratches are filled with putty.
- The surface is ground again and primed.
- An element of decor is prepared and glue is applied to it.
- The decor element is adjusted to the surface of the furniture and carefully smoothed with a roller or brush.
- After the glue dries, 3-4 layers of varnish are applied with an interval of at least an hour.
Furniture aging - This is a method of decorating interior items, betraying them the effect of an old thing.
Used tools and materials:
- latex paint;
- stain;
- finishing tool;
- sandpaper;
- steel brush;
- polyurethane-based varnish;
- paraffin candle;
- a piece of tissue.
Furniture painting - decoration of old furniture, in which a certain pattern is created on it.
Options for painting interior items:
- Print A blank is painted with the help of which a repeating print is printed on the surface of the furniture.
- Stencil. It is fixed with adhesive tape on the surface and furniture is painted.
- Craquelure - creating the effect of antiquity, using a coating with cracks.
- The effect of wear. It is created after applying several layers of paint by sanding sandpaper.
- Painting. Free application of various drawings and fixing images with varnish.
Original furniture decoration allows you to create unique decorative elements and bring income to the entrepreneur.
Comparison table of production ideas for the garage in the direction of "Furniture":
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Cabinet furniture | 100 000 - 200 000 rubles | 2 - 4 months |
Frameless furniture | 20 000 - 40 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Upholstering of upholstered furniture | 30 000 - 70 000 rubles | 1 - 3 months |
Manufacture of furniture covers | 20 000 - 30 000 rubles | 4 - 5 months |
garden furniture | 10 000 - 15 000 rubles | 12 months |
Original furniture design | 30 000 - 50 000 rubles | 2 - 4 months |
According to the table, you can determine which business in the garage for production is more optimal, which initial investments will be needed and for how long the selected business will break even.
Ideas for production in a garage in the field of construction and repair: the manufacture of countertops, stained-glass windows, shop windows and so on
Direction of business in the garage №3 - Construction and repair
After a detailed analysis of the building materials market, one can find many free niches. Engaged in the production of a number of products, an entrepreneur can provide consumers with the necessary goods and themselves with a good level of income.
21) Countertops made of artificial stone
At the moment, the production of countertops is a great idea for a garage business. The main consumers are kitchen furniture manufacturerswho buy them mainly from foreign suppliers at high prices.
By properly organizing production, an entrepreneur can provide a more acceptable cost of their products than foreign competitors. With proper development of production, it is possible to expand the product range by acrylic bar counters, matching window sills and sinks.
The main sources of upfront costs are: specialized equipment and supplies.
Equipment:
- machine for grinding surfaces;
- fraser to ensure smoothness of the surface, the manufacture of smooth seams and a variety of curly components;
- jigsaw for cutting sheets;
- assembly table.
Expendable materials:
- Nozzles on the tool;
- Sandpaper and grinding wheels;
- Polishes;
- Trimmers;
- Glue guns;
- Joiner clamps.
For the production of countertops in the garage, you must choose one of the areas: use the finished product and "tailor" it to the size of the customer or independently produce them using templates.
When processing finished products should:
- make a drawing;
- cut the workpiece to the required dimensions;
- evenly process the ends of the workpiece;
- glue the ends with the workpiece and remove excess glue;
- round and grind the ends;
- make the necessary holes for the kitchen equipment;
- to finish and polish.
With self-production, a template from chipboard is originally assembled. With the required thickness of the countertops less than 0.5 cm one workpiece is used, and more thick ones are several, which are interconnected by fixing materials. Next, liquid stone is applied to the templates made using direct or reverse spraying technology.
With proper organization of production and sales, initial investment in production in the amount of about 60 000 rubles pay off within 2-3 months.
22) Stained glass
Decorative stained-glass windows are becoming more widespread in the modern design of houses and summer cottages, which emphasizes grace, comfort and beauty.
According to experts, the stained glass business is very profitable, the profitability of which reaches 30-35%.
There are six stained glass manufacturing technologies:
- Classical In the guide profile made of soft metal (brass, copper or lead), pre-sized colored glass is inserted.
- Fusing. Stained glass elements of different shapes are smoothed onto the surface of the sheet and soldered in the oven at high temperature.
- Tiffany Each glass element is wrapped with a self-adhesive copper foil, and then they are soldered together.
- Sandblasting. Application technology when using air-sand jet under high pressure matte volumetric pattern.
- Film. A low-cost version of the stained-glass window decoration, in which a special dacron film is glued to the glass.
- Painting by paints. A pattern is applied to the glass using special paints, after which the product is fired at high temperature.
Depending on the technology chosen, a different amount of initial investments and a payback period of production will be required.
23) Transferring images to ceramic tiles
Most tile manufacturers provide the market with standard types of goods. At the same time, only some of them are involved in applying original images to ceramics.
To organize your own business, you must have the following equipment:
- A computer with a program that provides work with images;
- High resolution printer;
- Airbrush;
- Drying cabinet;
- Cabinet for storing products.
Application Technology:
- Tile preparation. The surface is cleaned of dust with a special varnish, which is smeared on the surface and dries in a few minutes.
- Transferring a picture. Using a specialized printer, the image is transferred to ceramic tiles.
- The final procedure. To properly capture the image on the surface, the tile is placed in an oven and heated to 160 degrees for 15 minutes.
According to market research, the demand for photo printing tiles far exceeds supply.
In fact, the complete lack of a competitive environment will allow businessmen who are concentrated in this area to ensure stable earnings by organizing production in their garage.
24) Production of shop windows for outlets
A constant increase in retail facilities will determine the market demand for commercial equipment. For the organization of production, it is enough to have your own garage, where you should ensure proper storage of materials (glass, fittings, MDF panels) and the assembly of all necessary structural parts.
Necessary equipment:
- carpentry tools;
- hammer drill;
- drilling machine;
- screwdriver.
Instructions for the organization of production:
- coordination of the sketch of the showcase with the client;
- drawing design;
- purchase of necessary parts, components and accessories;
- assembly of the window frame;
- installation of glass holders, glass hinges and facades.
For most of the window-assembly work, it does not cause significant difficulties, the most difficult component is preparatory planning (sketches and drawings). Profitability of this line of business from 80%.
25) Art forging
The constant attribute of many modern cottages in recent years is increasingly becoming forged products. Fences, gates, forged gratings the windows and front doors emphasize the good taste and practicality of the owners.
Art forging is a very popular area of activity.
Equipment and materials for forging:
- forging machine;
- compressor;
- lathe;
- welding machine;
- milling machine;
- hearth;
- welding table and workbench;
- drilling machine;
- Bulgarian;
- shelving;
- anvil;
- vise.
Required raw materials:
- solvents and primers;
- low carbon steel blanks;
- metal profile of various forms;
- consumables (electrodes, circles, coke, etc.).
Art forging has recently become increasingly popular among consumers. There is little competition in this market. and even with significant initial investments, the entrepreneurs involved in this production have the opportunity to quickly recover costs and make significant profits.
26) Production of paving slabs
The manufacture of paving slabs does not require large financial investments and is a very profitable business area.
The most popular and inexpensive paving slabs are made from concrete mix when using casting molds. First of all, the entrepreneur should work out the optimal formulation of the mixture and use the forms correctly.
Production technology is the proper implementation of all processes:
- Preparatory stage. The result directly depends on the preparation of the form, which should be lubricated with emulsol or antistatic;
- Production of concrete mix, following the recipe;
- Pouring the mixture into molds and compacting the composition on a vibrating table;
- "Freezing" the mixture in the mold. Special conditions are not required and enough temperature is at least 15 degrees in the absence of significant humidity;
- Formwork on a special table;
- Packaging.
If you have serious intentions to organize a business in the garage, then it makes sense to buy equipment on lease. In detail, what is leasing we wrote in one of the previous issues.
27) Production of silicate brick
Silicate brick - material that is widely used in construction and organization of production in the conditions of its own garage can significantly increase the income of the entrepreneur.
The main financial investments at the initial stage will come from the purchase of a small production line, which can be compactly located in a car box.
The main issues in the organization of production are:
- selection of reliable suppliers of raw materials;
- transport and logistics issues;
- registration of activities and permits;
- advertising and sales promotion.
The main target audience of buyers are construction companies. To ensure proper marketing of products, provision should be made for the delivery of goods to consumers.
28) Production of mesh netting
Mesh netting is a very popular product in the building materials market, which is widely used in construction, agriculture, industry, and among the population.
Organization of the production of these products in the garage has several advantages:
- high demand in excess of supply;
- simplicity of production and equipment;
- small initial capital.
The basic element of the mesh - netting is a wire of different diameters (from 0.4 mm) It can be steel, with a galvanized coating, and made of stainless steel. By type of production distinguish square and lozenge grid, and by color - the usual and painted.
For production at the initial stage, a semi-automatic machine with foot control should be used, which includes components:
- wire coil unwinding unit;
- Desktop;
- wire receiving and tensioning unit;
- bending-twisting mechanism.
Machine setup allows you to set the shape and parameters of the cell. The equipment occupies a small area of the room (less than 3 square meters) and allows you to produce more than 200 square meters meters for a working day.
29) Sandpaper production
Sandpaper - A very popular product in construction and in a wide variety of industries. Re-equipment of a garage for the production of this abrasive material requires significant financial investments, but at the same time, an entrepreneur can count on high profits in the long term.
For the manufacture of sandpaper, you should purchase the appropriate raw materials and equipment:
- conveyor belt;
- drying chamber;
- machine for marking and glue;
- silos for applying abrasive materials;
- drive station;
- electric furnace;
- return station;
- glue;
- silicon carbide;
- cotton fabric.
Sandpaper production technology includes several stages:
- Application of technical information. The fabric is passed through a press machine where relevant data is displayed.
- Impregnation of fabric with water repellents.
- Application of hot melt adhesive on the opposite side of the inscriptions.
- Coating fabric with abrasive. One of the application methods is used: mechanical or electrostatic.
- Drying paper in an electric furnace.
- Fixing coating and additional drying.
- Cutting into rolls, discs and belts.
To ensure the profitability of production, you need to worry about the sale of products. The circle of potential buyers is quite wide: industrial enterprises, construction organizations, stores selling building materials, entrepreneurs involved in wood processing.
Comparison table of production ideas for the garage in the direction of "Construction and repair":
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Artificial stone countertops | 80 000 - 150 000 rubles | 3-4 months |
Stained Glass | 200 000 - 500 000 rubles | 12-24 months |
Transfer images to ceramic tiles | 130 000 - 200 000 rubles | 6 - 9 months |
Production of showcases for outlets | 10 000 - 20 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Artistic forging | 250 000 - 300 000 rubles | 12 - 18 months |
Production of paving slabs | 150 000 - 200 000 rubles | 4 - 5 months |
Silicate brick production | 200 000 - 300 000 rubles | 6 - 8 months |
Mesh production - netting | 180 000 - 300 000 rubles | 10 - 12 months |
Sandpaper Production | 150 000 - 200 000 rubles | 34 years |
According to the table, you can determine what investments are required and what is the profitability of the business.
Ideas production of promotional items in the garage - Screen printing, outdoor advertising and so on
Direction of business in the garage №4 - Promotional products
Advertising is the engine of trade and products from this category will always be in demand among small, medium and large enterprises.
30) Outdoor advertising
Any even the most popular activity requires proper advertising. Signs on shops, houses, a variety of billboards and banners - the production of all these elements of outdoor advertising is a very popular and popular type of activity. To organize a business, several pieces of equipment are needed:
- plotter that allows you to print large banners;
- computer with graphics software.
31) Screen printing
Silk screen printing - the type of application of the image on the surface, in which the paint is displayed on the material by the method of forcing along the screen through a special mesh with a fine structure.
Using this printing method, you can transfer images to cardboard, ceramics, textiles, glass, wood, metal, stone, plastic and many others, the main limitation is the material to be printed on - no more than 5 cm.
A business idea has a large number of advantages for beginning entrepreneurs:
- images can be printed on almost all surfaces;
- high print quality;
- low cost of printing;
- high profitability (from 300%);
- the ability to work with small runs;
- simplicity of organizing activities and the work itself.
There are many types of parts and materials to be printed. only possible with silkscreen printing. This is a display on bottles, souvenirs, mugs, overalls and the application of large-format stickers, etc.
The initial investment when starting a business is from 5 000 rub.
The list of products that can be produced:
- printing on small souvenir products;
- transferring images to certain types of stationery (notebooks, folders, business cards, diaries, etc.);
- packaging products;
- self-adhesive labels;
- letterhead and small promotional items;
- bags made of polyethylene;
- transfer of images to textiles;
- Printed advertising posters
- sweaters, shirts, jackets, shirts and other products from a variety of fabrics.
The development of technology in silk-screen printing makes it possible to transfer three-dimensional images, as well as to conduct partial varnishing, which allows us to display more and more high-quality illustrations.
Small initial investments require the purchase of not automatic, but manual equipment, which is not so expensive.
The insufficiently large workload at the initial stage with orders also leads to the purchase of an inexpensive set of machine tools and auxiliary equipment.
Silk screen printing includes not only printing, but also a list of consumables, and a screen design system.
The price of manual equipment for transferring images to non-woven substrates depends on the print format (the larger the materials, the more expensive the equipment).
The list of necessary equipment for working with nonwoven products:
- printing machine;
- dryer (at least 2 pieces);
- exposure unit;
- washing cabin.
The cost of equipment for printing on a fabric basis is affected by the productivity of the machine and the number of colors that can be transferred to the product. Productivity is determined by the number of tables on one rotary machine.
The list of equipment for printing on a fabric basis:
- carousel;
- intermediate dryer;
- exposure unit;
- washing cabin.
The required composition of consumables is determined based on the silk screen printing specialization chosen by the entrepreneur.
When only printing is required:
- doctor blade;
- holder for squeegee;
- paints;
- solvents.
In the manufacture of screen forms and their subsequent use, additionally requires:
- sieve;
- glue;
- emulsion;
- additional chemistry.
A wide range of activities, small initial investments and significant potential profitability from the business make silk-screen printing one of the most promising areas for production in the garage.
32) Airbrushing
Many car owners seek to customize their car. More and more people turn to specialists who, using airbrushing, apply to vehicles animals, movie characters, landscapes and more.
The reasons for the design of the car body using airbrushing are very diverse:
- desire to have a car in an individual design;
- the ability to visually hide body defects;
- the desire to protect the vehicle from possible hijacking (brightly emitting cars very rarely steal).
In order to successfully engage in airbrushing in the garage should:
- provide quality lighting;
- the floor of the car box must be concrete or tiled;
- observe maximum cleanliness, for the absence of dust influence on the quality of work;
- use a drying chamber to ensure optimal timing of work;
- to equip part of the room for planned work: coordination with the client of the sketch, discussion of finishing options and samples.
Equipment for applying images to a car:
- airbrush, working on the principle of spraying paint onto the surface;
- tank for compressed air;
- compressor, to provide the airbrush with the necessary pressure when spraying paint;
- consumables: stencils, paints, primers, paint tools.
Airbrushing technology includes a number of stages:
- Selecting a picture, preparing a computer image model and approving it by the customer.
- Surface preparation.The old varnish, paint is removed, chips, dents and primers are removed.
- Drawing a picture. The execution time frame depends on the complexity of the image.
- Covering the image with several layers of varnish.
This business is quite profitable, the high profitability of the business makes this garage business idea very popular among entrepreneurs. The most important thing in achieving success is a large flow of customers.
It is better to search for clients on the Internet, through various thematic forums and groups in social networks. There you can offer (advertise) your services. If you are serious about opening this business, it is recommended to create your own website or create a VKontakte group (and other social networks).
33) Production of foam decorative elements
Styrofoam decorative elements have recently become widely used. when designing premises and advertising signs. The characteristics of the foam allow you to cut products of various shapes and sizes from the original sheet, as well as glue them on a flat base.
Organizing your own business for the production of styrofoam decor elements in a garage is a very promising business, as there is practically no competition, and raw material producers ignore this direction, preferring to focus on the construction market.
Establishing production in the garage requires specialized equipment, which in this area of activity, mainly provides a cutting process and allows you to make figures from sheets of very different thicknesses (from 40 to 200 cm).
Before starting work, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation in the garage, since hazardous substances are released from the foam during cutting.
The list of equipment and tools:
- small carpentry tools;
- foam cutting machine;
- grinding machine;
- molding;
- tool for processing workpieces.
The main raw material in the manufacture of figures is polystyrene, the production of which is widely developed in our country, and it will not be difficult for an entrepreneur to find a more suitable supplier.
Comparison table of production ideas for the garage in the direction of "Advertising Products":
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Outdoor advertising | 50 000 - 150 000 rubles | 6 to 12 months |
Silk screen printing | 5,000 - 8,000 rubles | 1 month |
Airbrushing | 10 000 - 15 000 rubles | 1 month |
Production of decorative elements from foam | 150 000 - 170 000 rubles | 8 - 12 months |
Promotional products - this is the engine of trade, any of the above ideas for the garage has a high profitability of the business with small investments.
Garage production: ideas for small businesses - production and production of goods for children (toys, jewelry, and so on)
Direction of business in the garage №5 - Products for children
Parents are always interested in purchasing goods for children. Orientation to the production of goods necessary for the younger generation has always been characterized by high profitability.
34) Sandboxes
Residents of country houses and cottages will be happy to purchase sandboxes in an unusual manufacture for their children.
Having developed several types of products with an original design, you can safely offer your products to people, as well as take individual orders.
Production units of this category of goods are purposefully engaged in units of enterprises, and with proper advertising of their own production, the entrepreneur has the opportunity to make good money.
35) Kites
The first kites began to make even before our era. Running the snake in all generations brought children a lot of joy and fun.
Depending on the type of construction, they distinguish:
- simple (flat) snake;
- box snake;
- compound snake.
Necessary materials:
- frame material (wooden slats or metal aluminum tubes);
- paper or fabric for the surface of the snake;
- winder;
- strong thread or fishing line;
- bridle for attaching to the snake thread;
- materials to give the desired balance.
In the presence of imagination and constant practice, an entrepreneur can create kites of an original design and various sizes, which will bring a lot of positive emotions to children, and have a good income.
36) Wooden toys
In recent years, more and more parents prefer to choose environmentally friendly cars and dolls instead of modern toys made from artificial materials. They are safe and help develop the imagination and inclinations of children, and also look very attractive.
If a novice entrepreneur likes to do wood crafts, then the business of making wooden toys can turn from a hobby into a source of income.
Activities in this area do not imply a significant number of competitors, and the initial costs are not significant.
Tool Needed:
- Sander;
- plane;
- saw;
- a set of chisels.
To provide mini-production with wood blanks is also not difficult. It is more expedient to make the goods manually in small batches, paying particular attention to the external attractiveness.
The cost of production is usually small and amounts to up to 60 rubles, and you can sell goods at 200-250 rubles. You can sell products in specialized toy stores in bulk or open your own retail outlet.
Comparison table of production ideas for the garage in the direction of "Products for children":
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Sandboxes | 10 000 - 12 000 rubles | 1 - 2 months |
Kites | 5,000 - 7,000 rubles | 1 - 2 months |
Wooden Toys | 15 000 - 20 000 rubles | 2 - 3 months |
Orientation to the production of children's goods will bring the business owner high demand and good profitability.
Garage business ideas - production of general household goods
Direction of business in the garage №6 - General household goods
In modern conditions, most manufacturing enterprises seek to increase the volume of manufactured goods, but at the same time they are oriented toward the mass consumer, ignoring individual customer requests.
Such market conditions may allow small entrepreneurs who organize production in the garage to occupy a certain niche and earn money by producing goods necessary for consumers.
37) Pellet production
Most entrepreneurs in the world seek to use the cheapest possible raw materials in production and at the same time provide customers with the products they need at an affordable price.
More and more businessmen are paying attention to the processing industry, creating enterprises to re-engage recyclables in production: paper, cardboard, glass and many other commodities.
A relevant and promising direction is the production of efficient environmental fuels from waste wood.
This direction, unlike other countries in Russia, is developed to a small extent, many enterprises emit wood shavings, sawdust, bark. A novice entrepreneur, armed with this idea, can provide himself with income and the opportunity to develop in this direction for many years.
Pellets are used for heating rooms in private homes and as a filler for a toilet for pets.
The main advantages of granular material are:
- high heat dissipation;
- convenience of storage;
- lack of need to cut and chop before use;
- safety during use;
- environmental friendly material.
Necessary equipment:
- dryer of raw materials;
- semi-finished dryer;
- crusher;
- mixer with auger;
- granulator.
Production technology:
- Crushing of raw materials;
- Mixing with water and additional grinding;
- Steam treatment and granule formation;
- Cooling and purification from waste;
- Packing.
It should be noted that waste from production is reused in processing. During the manufacturing process, practically no garbage is formed, provided that high-quality raw materials are processed.
The main costs for the organization of production is purchase of necessary equipmenttherefore, to save money, it can be made independently of the constituent elements using information from the Internet.
If the funds allow, then you can purchase a complete production line and organize production in your garage or in your home garage.
38) Decoration of glass and mirrors
Each person seeks to beautifully decorate the interior in his apartment or house. Glass and Mirrors with the printed image emphasize the unusual and originality of the room. Each novice entrepreneur has the opportunity to organize production with decorative decoration of interior items with small investments.
Sandblasting Technology with the help of a sand stream of air acting on the surface under high pressure allows to form a matte surface on glass.
To organize activities, you must purchase or independently make the following equipment and supplies:
- sandblasting machine;
- sand;
- patterns of drawings;
- stencils with which to apply drawings;
- buy glass and mirrors in the required sizes.
Before organizing production, you should select a separate box in the garage for sandblasting, as well as use personal protective equipment: glasses, gloves and a respirator.
Production technology:
- Glass or mirror preparation. The workpiece is attached to the wall by any of the methods (liquid nails, double-sided tape, etc.).
- Setting up a stencil. The paper substrate is peeled off from the stencil, using a special spatula (squeegee), the surface is glued to the glass and smoothed. You should also make sure that there are no air bubbles, in the opposite case, the stencil is punctured in this place and re-leveled. To properly fix the stencil on the surface during the day, you should refrain from the next stage.
- Drawing the image. The glass is mounted on a special stand with a slight deviation back and, using a sandblasting machine, a drawing is applied, leading it to a uniform opaque state.
- The final stage of manufacture. The stencil is removed and the remaining glue remaining from it is removed with a solvent.
Obtained after carrying out all the procedures, the items are exclusive in nature, it turns out a matte translucent image that cannot be erased or washed off.
The list of goods to be decorated:
- glass furniture elements;
- tableware;
- stained-glass windows, glasses, ashtrays;
- glass souvenirs.
To ensure a decent income, cooperation should be established with small companies that produce furniture, interior designers, as well as gift shops.
39) Production of house number plates
A distinctive feature of this idea is the lack of need for large financial investments.
Only a few organizations are engaged in the production of such goods, and those that take orders unnecessarily overstate the cost of providing this service.
To organize production, you must have the following tools:
- stationery knife;
- squeegee;
- emery;
- clamps;
- scissors;
- hammer drill;
- metal rulers.
Tablets can be produced on plastic, metal and wood. The most popular and budget option is the use of plastic plates that are designed on a computer, made using a printer and fixed to the wall using a self-adhesive base.
The cost of one tablet is 50-120 rublesand retail price starts from 200 rubles.
Potential buyers should be sought among private homeowners, chairpersons of summer cottages and street management committees.
To increase profits and expand the range, you must:
- Offer customers plates of various shapes and sizes;
- in addition to the number plates, offer customers other options, for example - "angry dog";
- Offer customers illuminated signs in the dark.
40) Key making
Key duplication - business relevant at all times. Despite considerable competition, a convenient location of the garage and quality work can always be profitable, with small investments.
All people, without exception, use the keys, and their loss is a common occurrence. Therefore, people turn to duplicate masters.
Necessary equipment:
- A horizontal machine that allows you to produce keys of any complexity (level, semicircular, automobile, etc.);
- Vertical machine, with the help of which keys are made with wave and vertical cutting;
- Programmer that allows you to duplicate magnetic keys with a chip.
In addition to equipment, at the initial stage, brass and steel billets should be purchased:
- Vertical blanks with a laser notch;
- Finnish housing;
- blanks for car keys;
- core and safe workpieces;
- interphone blanks;
- blanks for keys to English locks.
The production of one simple key takes an experienced specialist about 5 minutes on average, the retail price is not less than 100 rubles, and the costs no more than 50.
With a constant flow of customers, an entrepreneur can secure a stable income.
Comparison table of production ideas for the garage in the direction of "General household goods":
Garage idea | Initial investment | Payback period |
Pellet production | 400 000 - 500 000 rubles | 18 to 24 months |
Glass and mirror decoration | 100 000 - 130 000 rubles | 3-4 months |
Production of house number plates | 10 000 - 12 000 rubles | 1 month |
Production of keys | 130 000 - 160 000 rubles | 6 - 8 months |
According to the table, it can be distinguished that the most expensive production business in the garage is the production of pellets, since large initial investments are required.
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4. Is it worth it to open your own business in the garage
Is it worth it to do business in the garage, are the costs of opening a garage business pay off read more
Judging the profitability of a small business in a garage is very difficult. A variety of factors influence possible success and failure.
In all countries of the world, the share of small business is very significant for a number of reasons:
- orientation to market needs;
- adaptation to changes in the market environment;
- narrow specialization of business.
In modern conditions, budding entrepreneurs have the opportunity to choose the direction of activity "like"and open a production, retail outlet or provide services in your garagewithout worrying about rent.
If a person is well versed in the arrangement of cars, then opening a car repair shop in the garage will be the best solution. High-quality implementation of the necessary repairs will "attract" a large number of new customers.
Woodworking masters, machine tools, advertising specialists and simply motivated people can find a direction that will generate significant revenue. You can start with a business that is generally no initial investment required, simultaneously analyzing the demand among the population, small organizations and large enterprises.
In recent decades occur big market changes, those goods that were still in demand 10-15 years agoare currently irrelevant.Film cameras, VCRs More recently, manufacturers have provided huge profits. It is very difficult to make a business successful, even on the highest quality unclaimed products.
With confidence, only one thing can be said: organizing your own business in the garage allows you to save on monthly rental payments, which makes it possible for people who are worried about initial investments to start their activities.
It should also be noted that if you have a profitable mini-production of unique and interesting products, you can receive (collect) money for your business through crowdfunding Russian sites.
5. Conclusion + video on the topic
In this article, we examined over 50 business ideas for organization of production, trade and services when using the garage. Some of them do not require financial investments, while others are required to organize significant investments.
Garage Business for Beginners - This is a great opportunity to start a business with minimal investment and cost.
A distinctive feature of all ideas is their successful application by certain entrepreneurs.
To successfully select a garage business idea, you must:
- Focus on the direction in which you will receive satisfaction;
- Choose an activity in which you are a specialist, or a direction in which the development of activity skills does not cause you considerable concern;
- Estimate demand. Use the wordstat.yandex.ru resource, which will provide objective information on the demand for products or services.
- Develop a business plan.
We also recommend watching a video about production ideas that are also suitable for garage spaces:
And a video about the types of production in the garage:
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