Kasi business ideas have lifted millions of South Africans from grass to grace.
If Rome was not built in a day, why are you ashamed of taking baby steps?
Your Kasi is not too small for you to establish a business.
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So, if you are wondering, “what can I sell at Kasi?”
Below are the 20 most profitable Kasi business ideas.
Kasi is a neighbourhood within or near a city occupied by black South Africans.
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So, what are the most successful small businesses?
Catering services
Catering is easy to start, especially if you have kitchen appliances.
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Create alist of recipesyou believe people can order in bulk.
Estimate the business capital by making an inventory of supplies.
Start cooking in their client’s homes without a team of staff.
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Save the money for future expansion like hiring staff, branding, buying equipment, and more.
Graphic designer
Companies are hiring independentgraphic designersinstead of placing them on full-time contracts.
If you already have graphic designing skills, buy a scanner, computer, printer, and other essentials.
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Get the licenses and display your samples and contacts on social media.
you’re free to also do the laundry the traditional way.
Hire people, assign them to different homes and pay them commissions.
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Nanny agency
Instead of a daycare, why not start a nanny agency?
Setting up and running a daycare needs more capital than a nanny agency.
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Register your nanny agency with the government and startconnecting job seekersto employers.
Startvertical farmingon your piece of land and sell the vegetables.
Help rentals' tenants start vertical farming in their balconies by working as a consultant.
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you could also sell the equipment, seeds, and other vertical farming supplies or be a broker.
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Gym, sports, and recreational centre
What business can I start with R100,000?
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Spend the money wisely on a gym, sports, and recreational centre.
Get a fitness instructor certificate before starting any of these businesses.
Alternatively, hire professionals to handle your customers.
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Freelance fitness instructor
Become a freelance fitness instructor.
Train clients from their homes, at the park, etc.
Open a YouTube channel and sell fitness manuals on social media.
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Lawn care
The landscaping business is growing rapidly.
Gone are the days when people left their lawns unattended.
Homeowners want manicured lawns, and estates have strict landscaping policies.
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Some collectors will give you items of lesser value in exchange for your items.
They then recycle them or sell them as they are at a profit.
Greedy ones make as high as 100% profit.
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You are assured of a steady market because Mzansi lovespet culture.
Start an independent pet grooming business or add it to your local veterinary clinic.
Pet training
Grooming and training pets are different businesses, but you’re able to also merge them.
Training pets pays more than grooming.
The owner of an untrained pet risks paying heavy damages if it hurts someone or destroys property.
Moving services
Relocating from one apartment to another is stressful.
People need trustworthy movers.
Hire a truck and labourers and start your movers' company.
If you own a bakkie or van, what are you waiting for?
Storage units
Some people have more than enough items to fit in their new homes.
They keep extra items in storage units until they create a room, find buyers, or donate them.
Your storage unit business does not need expensive storage equipment if you do not keep delicate items like electronics.
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Delivery services
Businesses inside and outside your Kasi need delivery people.
Hire delivery people who have motorbikes or trucks to avoid repair, maintenance and lisence costs.
Commercial shelves
People rent business premises likeboutiques, install shelves, and rent them out to multiple people.
The tenants contribute towards the salaries of sales professionals working for them.
If you are good atfinancial accounting, this option may be the one!
Interiorhome decoration
Do you have an eye for quality and attractive decoration items and styles?
Your destiny lies in home interior decoration.
Most home decor professionals use DIY tips to decrease business' operation costs and increase profits.
Plumbing
Homeowners seek minor plumbing repairs regularly and renovate the systems after two to three.
More investors will build business premises and homes in your Kasi.
All of them need plumbing contractors and repair services.
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Car wash and repair
Have you noticed how more people in your Kasi are buyingcars?
Beauty centre
Beauty centres contribute a significant percentage to Mzansi’seconomy.
Start with basichairdressingservices and gradually expand to manicure, facials, massage, and more services.
Most of these profitable Kasi business ideas are easy to establish.
All they need is your commitment and determination.
Do not expose your plans to people who will discourage you.
We wish you only the best in your endeavours!
Let us know how it goes.
You are not alone.
Thousands of small business entrepreneurs face the same challenge.
However, there is good news for all of you.
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There are many ways of getting business capital.
One of them is the DTI small business funding program.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in Mass Communication in December 2014.
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