Own is the dream of many craftsmen who want to get decent money and know how to work with their hands. First of all, a novice entrepreneur needs to decide what exactly he wants to do: stone carving, making souvenir magnets or wooden products with his own hands. The latter option is one of the most profitable today: wood is an environmentally friendly and beautiful material with proper processing, which is in demand both among connoisseurs of "natural" jewelry, and among those who are simply interested in everything unusual.
In addition, hand-made wooden products: unlike bulky metal or stone ones, they are easy to ship and even go through customs control without any problems. It goes without saying that in order to organize production at home and subsequent sale, the master will have to purchase the appropriate equipment and deal with advertising issues. What is required to start and what profit can be expected - let's try to figure it out.
Despite the widespread opinion on the global network, it is best (at least at the beginning of a business) to make from wood not large items like furniture or doors, but rather small ones: competition in this niche is much less, and there are more opportunities for a master to prove himself. In addition, it is technically and physically easier to make a wooden trinket, and even if it does not work out, an entrepreneur can throw the blank with a calm soul, without worrying about the ruined material and wasted time.
Advice: you should not refuse from individual offers either - they, by default, bring more profit than products made for sale with your own hands on a massive scale.
If a wood ring craftsman is asked to carve a door (and has the equipment), why not agree? It may be that this work will become a new stage in his career - and if it does not succeed, the entrepreneur can always return to the old occupation.
Now, having firmly decided on the sale of wood products, you can begin to implement your plan. The first stage when starting your own business, if only the master really wants to succeed, is. This document, thoughtful, calculated and well written, will help a novice entrepreneur to attract investors or get a loan for the development of a project; After all, production equipment, like renting a room or a workshop, costs a lot of money, and not everyone will have the required amount at their disposal.
In addition, a business plan is a great way to systematize entrepreneurial activity: only in this way, imagining what to do tomorrow, in a week and in a year, a businessman will be able to fully devote himself to his main work, without being distracted by minor organizational problems. It will not be possible to completely get rid of them, however, the less these questions confuse the master, the easier it will be for him - and the more profit he can count on.
Advice: an entrepreneur can find a suitable organization for the manufacture and sale of wooden objects on the Internet. If there is a desire to create your own (unique and inimitable) project, it is better to involve an experienced specialist or consultant in the work: a well-written document is the key to the benevolence of creditors and investors and a successful start of the project.
Surely the entrepreneur realizes that he will have to pay taxes. In some cases it will be required, in others - income tax and other deductions to the budget; but you will not be able to do without visiting the tax office.
Excluding the shadow business, the master can choose between three options for relations with the Federal Tax Service:
So, a craftsman who wants to make wooden products for sale with his own hands, acting as an individual business, needs:
If the submitter observes all the conditions and requirements, the decision of the Federal Tax Service is usually positive; now, upon receipt of an answer, the foreman should personally appear at the local tax office in order to receive a package of documents confirming registration and certifying his right to conduct commercial activities.
The next step, if you plan to organize a mass sale of hand-made wood products, is to obtain a certificate from Rospotrebnadzor. In addition, an entrepreneur leasing a production facility or workshop is likely to need to obtain a permit from the State Fire Inspection, especially if the entrance is open to buyers.
All formalities will take an average of a month to three; in order not to waste time, a businessman can, in parallel with obtaining permits, look for personnel, form an assortment or even open an online store: then the sale of products "on the spot" can be combined with a remote one.
A room for a carpentry workshop, focused on the manufacture of the above types of products, must meet the following criteria:
It is impossible to say which room is ideal for production: one or two rooms in an apartment will be enough for someone; someone will need an entire workshop with a storage room for wood. The master, who already knows what he wants to do with his own hands from wood, must independently choose the best option for himself, guided by the given criteria.
Advice: the optimal rental period is one year; subsequently, the contract can either be renegotiated or closed (instead of moving from place to place every few months).
Depending on the specialization, the master may need:
Now, having everything necessary for work, the foreman can proceed to the next step - purchasing raw materials: different types of wood, plywood, veneer and glued panels.
A few tips for choosing wood and related materials:
Important: in some cases, cracks in treated wood, such as oak, are considered a sign of quality. In the domestic market, such ideas are not yet widespread enough, therefore, an entrepreneur who foresees such problems should inform the customer in advance about possible deformations and obtain his consent to start work.
It is impossible to accurately estimate the costs and incomes of a craftsman who makes do-it-yourself souvenirs from wood for sale. Russian prices for equipment and raw materials are constantly changing, and, as the master can notice, not in the lower direction; in addition, the final costs depend on the current and long-term needs of the businessman.
On average, to start a project, you will have to spend:
It is equally impossible to predict how much income an entrepreneur will receive in the first and subsequent months. It all depends on his efforts, the quality and variety of the goods offered, the purchasing power of the local population and other factors, the dynamics of a number of which has recently been disappointing.
On average, working a full week, an entrepreneur will be able to receive from 30 to 100 thousand net profit per month- not so much, but not so little compared to other ways of making money on sales.
To find buyers, an entrepreneur can:
There is no ready-made recipe for sales: a craftsman who makes wooden items with his own hands needs to independently build a marketing policy or, if it is too difficult, seek help from a specialist.
There are no special requirements for wooden items made by the piece or to order. They, like any other products, must be safe for the health of buyers, durable and aesthetic; all of this is assumed by default.
In order to know what to focus on, an entrepreneur is obliged to familiarize himself with GOSTs for products similar to those manufactured by him, keeping in mind that these requirements are minimal; the more its products differ from the "normative" for the better, the more successful it will become.
Do-it-yourself wood products can be made for sale both at home and by renting a production facility or workshop. The first step of a novice businessman is registration as an individual entrepreneur or legal entity. Then you should obtain permits from state authorities: Rospotrebnadzor, Gospoznadzor and others.
Simultaneously with registration, an entrepreneur can start looking for premises, purchase production equipment, consumables and raw materials. You should not choose too expensive wood for "flow" products; this should be done only by agreement with the customer. To build sales, it is recommended to post ads on social networks, on specialized sites, as well as build connections with points of sale and disseminate information about the product through friends, relatives and acquaintances.
The twin brothers left the modeling business and started the production of accessories, most of which are exported
Twin brothers Alexander and Alexey Twins are famous personalities in Yekaterinburg. Models, fashion bloggers, regulars of fashion parties, media people. In 2013, they drastically changed their field of activity - they sold their blogs and launched the production of original wooden accessories. And now they produce wooden bow ties, watches, cufflinks, wallets, etc.
Alexander and Alexey Twins, twin brothers, entrepreneurs from Yekaterinburg, founders of the wooden accessories brand. Previously, the brothers worked in the modeling business. Accessories and decor items under the TwinsWood brand have been produced since 2013, up to 60% of sales are carried out abroad - to Europe, USA, Australia, China, Canada. In June 2016, the Twins brothers launched a crowdfunding project on the platform - with the requested amount of 130 thousand rubles for the production of wooden wristwatches, they managed to collect 578 thousand.
Instead of a clothing brand - bow ties
My brother and I have been together all our lives, we even went to Yekaterinburg from Siberia together. Our business is built in such a way that one cannot do without the other. Usually an idea is born to me, and my brother brings it to mind, calculates, corrects, develops schemes.
In 2013, when we started doing this, wooden accessories were still a novelty in Russia. Our first products were bow ties. Once upon a time we saw similar butterflies in Europe. We discussed - beautiful, cool, we would wear such. And when they were choosing a niche for business, they remembered this idea. At first they wanted to launch their own clothing brand, but in the end they decided to focus on wooden butterflies, as it is interesting, and the niche was then relatively free.
We got the start-up capital to launch TwinsWood by selling our fashion blogs. We spent about 100 thousand rubles on hand tools. And about 300 thousand more were required for more serious machines.
At first we did not know anything about the tree. Where to get it? How to process? Then someone from the acquaintances made a piece, someone threw wood. As a result, we made the first batch of butterflies, and gave almost all of them to our friends.
People took this with interest. Someone began to place orders after seeing such an accessory from friends. Someone saw the photo on the Internet. And at some point it turned into a serious production.
The volume of sales has grown. Then the corporate segment was added. By the end of the first year of operation, we had the first orders for 200-300 pieces. Then the famous brand bought 600 items at once. One hotel in Crimea equipped its staff of 400 people with our butterflies. Therefore, now I understand that the volume of even 1000 units will not scare us.
Today we have a complete workshop - there are traditional machines, and all kinds of robots, lasers and 3D printers. On the latter, for example, we make inserts.
Main clients are men
In Europe there is an interesting tradition when the groom should give original gifts to his friends who came to the wedding. Foreigners love our accessories - they often order 10-12 butterflies or engraved watches just for a wedding.
By the way, we initially decided that our sales should be organized solidly. That is, we deliberately did not launch any sales through Vkontakte, Facebook or WhatsApp. Until we had Russian-language and English-language sites ready, we didn't even launch ads.
The website is the main sales tool for us. A significant number of searches for the phrase "wooden butterfly" lead to us. This is a serious job done by my brother, he is well versed in promotion technologies.
Now 60% of our products are exported abroad. Most of the clients are men. By country - our accessories are most often bought from America, Australia, Canada. Now we have begun to cooperate with one serious European resource, by the New Year we are waiting for a response from Italy, Germany, France.
By the middle of the second year, we expanded our product line, we got cufflinks, wallets, watches. They even began to produce accessories for decorating weddings from wood.
We select the material for our products very carefully. Not every tree suits us. Let's say a watch can be exposed to external influences - it was put down badly, hit somewhere, etc. Therefore, we give preference to African varieties. They absorb moisture, but after the tree is dried, it becomes very dense and strong.
We tried different breeds and settled on a few “top” breeds for each category. The best are paduk, zebrano, rosewood. Of those that grow in Russia, we use oak and beech. True, the oak is Canadian, and the beech is Chinese. In Russia we even have problems with timber. By the way, the same oak is more expensive than an African tree. And it's harder to get it.
Despite the fact that we mainly use imported materials, I cannot say that the dollar exchange rate has affected us badly. The volumes that we buy are already quite large, therefore, suppliers give good discounts. We even allowed ourselves to lower the price without losing income. After all, we sell more than half of our products abroad, and if before $ 50 was about 1,500 rubles, now it is more than 3,000 rubles.
Butterfly in 10 minutes
Despite the fact that we have a lot of equipment, part of our woodworking operations is manual work. The same butterfly needs to be processed with sandpaper so that it is smooth and pleasant to the touch.
A bow tie can be made pretty quickly - within 10-15 minutes. But this is in the presence of blanks. Our managers immediately call the client back and specify the terms. Since there are a lot of orders, we do it within two or three days.
We do not have large stocks of finished products in our warehouse. Keep more than 100 models all the time - there won't be enough space on the shelves. Therefore, it is easier to work according to a different model: an order arrives - we do it immediately.
Our team is 10-12 people. Not much, but most of our processes are automated. Production is divided into “dusty” and “clean” workshops. In the latter, the watch is assembled and the management is working. We made noise insulation so that the work of the machines in the "dusty" workshop did not interfere with the "clean" workshop.
This year we already have more than four thousand sales. I think we can reach 10,000 by the end of the year. We expect a sharp increase in orders for the New Year and Christmas. Last year we worked in three shifts - first they ordered from abroad, at the end of December Russia joined. We think that at the end of 2016 it will be the same.
Recently, we successfully conducted a crowdfunding campaign on the platform - we raised money to launch a wooden clock. They applied for 130 thousand rubles, but in the end they raised 578 thousand. In the near future we will submit documents for their certification, and we will actively develop this area.
We also need to actively work on the corporate segment, this area will be a priority for us. Soon we will go to a specialized exhibition, we will communicate with the management of foreign companies. Private orders, of course, will also remain.
We still have room to move, there are many ideas. For example, we are planning to present glasses made of wood. Now we will work out the topic of the clock, and we will take the glasses, this will be one of our tasks for the next year.
If you have a dream to carve wood products and make money on it, you need to study the subject from A to Z. All links of the chain are important: premises for a workshop; equipment, tools and machines; purchase of raw materials; assortment of products depending on demand; the nuances of doing business. But everything is in order.
Let's figure out what kind of carpenters are and the required qualities that they must have.
The main woodworking operations are carried out manually using tools and special machines. Depending on the type and quality of work, the qualifications of the joiner are determined. There are digits from 1 to 6.
The carpenter must understand the structure of electrical machines and tools, woodworking machines and distinguish between the types of wood. Know how to manufacture parts or whole products, be able to install or repair them. You also need knowledge to maintain technical documentation. Observe safety regulations and labor protection rules.
Cabinetmakers are considered the elite among carpenters. Not every carpenter can become one, but every cabinetmaker studies the skill of a carpenter without fail. Modern craftsmen make high-quality furniture from expensive types of wood, according to the author's sketches. They have increased concentration and responsibility. Working with expensive materials and rarities. A cabinetmaker should be good at drawing, sketching and making mockups. The works of such masters, expensive interior items or antique restorations at the end are of cultural value.
The individual characteristics of a specialist in this profession are not unimportant. Physical strength, perseverance, concentration of attention, scrupulousness, endurance and dexterity - these are the characteristics of wood craftsmen. There are also medical indications and warnings in carpentry. You cannot do without a good eye and vision, hand coordination, the ability to work effectively for a long time, visual memory and a developed imagination. This profession is not recommended for diseases of the eyes or musculoskeletal system.
There is education, experience, a great desire to do what you love and receive income at the same time. Important points are identified:
Several tasks arise here, the completion of which will lead to success:
First task- to study the future sales market. Visit fairs, exhibitions, bazaars, talk personally with sellers, owners of small shops or managers of large firms. Determine which products are the most popular, in demand every day, and which are rare, but expensive. Find out which products are in greater demand.
Second task- to determine the direction of work. Clearly assess your skills and decide what will be the focus. Competitive quality or original unusual products are an important decision. For a cabinetmaker, expensive non-standard orders are possible, which are more labor-intensive, but also highly paid. A carpenter - a woodcarver, will be able to make furniture or other interior elements, which are also not cheap. Even a novice joiner of a low category will be able to earn money on the manufacture and fixation of construction equipment or simple parts, due to their number and speed of work. A business plan is drawn up in accordance with the direction of work.
The third task- a place for a workshop. After a critical assessment of their abilities and capabilities, the area of the future enterprise is determined. A place for work, rest and meeting with customers. Since some work takes up all free time and it will be possible to rest only without leaving the workplace, the room must meet all the requirements for the implementation of plans. For a start, in most cases, inexpensive and simple technologies are preferred. The recommended area is 50-60 square meters, the ceiling height is not less than 4 meters, it is possible that high products will be processed for processing. The territory of storage of semi-finished products before the beginning, and finished products after the end of work is taken into account. A dry and bright room is a must. Maybe. it will be a garage, shed or basement with good lighting. It is desirable to use electricity at 380V, but you can start with 220V. Carpenter's work involves risks to the eyes and hands. And monotonous movements repeated many times lead to diseases of the neck, back and joints. Considering these points, one should not forget about prevention, safety, preventive measures. Required documents for inspectors, fire department
The fourth task- Registration of individual entrepreneurs. Small carpentry enterprises, without hired workers and active advertising themselves on the radio and in newspapers, can do without registering an individual entrepreneur. Submit income tax return and pay taxes once a year. But this behavior can be understood as tax evasion, which is fraught with penalties. An unregistered businessman does not pay contributions to the pension fund and reduces his future pension. Therefore, it is better to register your sole proprietorship.
The key to the success of any carpenter is high-quality and powerful machines, convenient tools that match the chosen job.
The selection of equipment is an individual matter, first of all, on the quality of future products, then on the planned volumes, and finally on the assortment. Currently, most entrepreneurs use imported equipment, although reliable, "eternal", Soviet machines, such as milling machines, have survived. You can buy a whole set of expensive tools and machines, or, for a start, selectively purchase used cars, and try to do something with your own hands. That will save money without harming the quality of future products. There are many drawings and tips and guides for making carpentry machines on the Internet, but some, on which it is not recommended to save money, will have to be bought. All variety of woodworking machines is used for the manufacture of joinery products.
For the manufacture of windows, doors, furniture, it is possible to pick up equipment in the middle price category, such as:
Whether you are buying a ready-made workbench or making your own homemade workbench, make sure it is tough enough, has a flat work surface, and at least one powerful vise.
You can increase the functionality of the router by fixing it on the table; for novice craftsmen, this arrangement is most suitable for processing small workpieces.
An aspiring entrepreneur is likely to be engaged in individual production, where universal, quickly reconfigurable machine tools are indispensable. If you need to work in a small room, a multifunctional center will become indispensable. It combines the work of several machines at the same time and saves workshop space. Woodworking center with dimensions of approximately one and a half to one and a half meters. Sawing operations, planing, milling, thicknessing, drilling, grinding - replace the use of multiple machines.
In the woodworking equipment market, there are several European proven firms: Weinig (Germany), SCM (Italy), Rojek (Czech Republic), Sicar (Italy), Houfek (Czech Republic) which have a good selection of proven and high-quality equipment.
An example of the correct arrangement of machines for the production of a wide range of joinery:
For high-quality and complete work of the carpentry shop, important tools are needed
Organization is very important, keep your tools in order and materials in their place, this saves time looking for the right things, energy and does not distract from the creative process.
Master carpenters use a large variety of hand tools, you need to know them well. Will come in handy:
Sometimes hand tools work faster than electric ones. Cutting out a ledge with a hacksaw or chamfering with a plane will take less time than using the machine and installing, setting up the router.
It is possible to rent everything you need. For the first time, this will help you get started faster and get the first profit to improve your enterprise.
Your workplace will consist of a desktop. It will accommodate equipment and the necessary tools, equipment and fixtures.
You will need special clothing - a robe or a special suit with oversleeves, gloves and an eye mask will be able to protect the health and safety of the master.
Always restock your essentials on time: hand cleaning paste, double-sided tape, magnifier, tweezers, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
High-quality raw materials are the key to a functional and demanded final product. You need to have an idea of which tree to use for your orders in advance. There are government-set standards, strict dimensions and lumber requirements. Professional carpenters are familiar with GOSTs. For a novice carpenter - businessman, general information is enough.
Wood as a material can be divided into two forms:
According to suitability for the production of joinery, wood is divided into species:
The characteristics of wood are also taken into account:
Tree structure:
The qualities affect the processing process. They must be known and taken into account.
Soft rocks are ideal for carving. The hand with the tool moves freely and easily. The average hardness depends on the place where the tree grew (mild or cold climate), structural features (many or few knots), etc. Hardwoods are the hardest to work with, requiring production effort and skill.
The wood inside the trunk, no longer living, is called the core, but the layer of cells around where the juices circulate - sapwood. The kernel is the hardest part of the trunk, the densest and most resistant to decay. Taking into account the structure of the kernel and sapwood, the tree is divided into 3 such groups:
The properties of wood directly affect the quality of the product, its decorative appearance and ease of manufacture. It is important to know and over time to determine by touch the species, age, properties of the tree. Understand your capabilities regarding specific types of material and in the future not be disappointed in getting the desired result.
The most common wood deficiencies that lead to scrap are:
Burls on trees, the so-called burls give a unique texture of the material and are highly valued, as nut burls are valued as all wood of expensive Karelian birch. Sometimes a non-standard rejected piece of wood can become an original product, it all depends on the skill and imagination of the master. This is how cabinetmakers evaluate wood for its decorative qualities - color, gloss and texture.
The flaws and flaws of wooden materials can be used in the manufacture of a creative functional item and turned into dignity.
Knowing the available and common wood species will help you tune in to great deals. Saving on unedged boards from local sawmills. Even a beginner in carpentry needs to learn to distinguish between sawing methods. Radial cut boards are more expensive than others and produce the least amount of waste. Tangential cuts are cheaper but also tend to warp and waste. There is also a mixed cut.
We must not forget about accessories, varnishes, paints, everything that will help to arrange the blank into a product ready for sale.
Before starting any work, a sketch or sketch is made by hand, by eye. In it, the master offers an idea for a future product. If the option suits the customer, a drawing is made according to the exact scaled dimensions. Top, front and side view of the model, sectional view possible. In most cases, graph paper and a simple pencil are used, which makes it possible to correct the drawing in the process. At the same time, materials and expenses for the forthcoming work are calculated.
Competent organization of sales of products directly to trade enterprises will significantly advance the business. Specialty stores, supermarkets, markets are potential customers for any aspiring joiner.
Joinery products are mainly designed for the mass consumer, advertising should also reach as many people as possible. Ways such as will help:
Here you can post good photos of your products, describe your work in detail and indicate your contacts. And some clients can be attracted by ads in advertising publications.
But it is not always easy to compete in modern business; not a standard approach to business will help. Original products such as souvenirs, talismans, toys and charms are popular with customers. Will be useful as an additional area of work.
The idea of the popular "Knock on Wood" charm with a simple design. A birch log cut in half with a figurine of a spirit-brownie inside, according to legends, will protect from negativity and evil forces. The peculiarity of the amulet is the instruction on how to knock and communicate with the spirit correctly.
The consumer's attention is attracted by originality and creativity. Successful ideas for making wine barrels or chests for the interior have found their application and bring good income to entrepreneurs. Another unusual direction in parallel with the main work and on the territory of the workshop can be organized. School or lessons for those who want to try their hand at carpentry. Master classes - constant income and advertising.
For accurate calculations, you need all the data of a specific project, but an approximate income plan can be drawn up for any small carpentry enterprise. Consider 2 options: a small company and a larger one.
The expenses according to the business plan 1. will be as follows:
Subject to its premises, costs will be reduced.
Using the example of making doors - a simple product, let's consider the possible profitability.
Craftsman with no experience to make 8-10 doors per month. You will need 2 cubic meters of wood. The cost is $ 300. Price per door $ 100 = 1000 income. $ 700 will be a net income. This is the minimum, since an experienced craftsman makes a larger number of products.
To open your own small carpentry business, you will need $ 6520 (maximum). Net profit $ 700 per month. The payback period is 10 months, which is very good in a modern economy.
Expenses according to business plan 2.:
Investments are not small -25200 $. When the equipment is loaded at 50% and working 24 shifts for 8 hours. For a month to make 38 doors and 75 window blocks at a price of $ 183 and $ 204 per square meter, you can earn $ 22,275
Cost price:
Let's add the required costs for:
If all these conditions are preserved, such a larger enterprise will pay off in 9 months.
And finally, about fashion and trends. Hand-made and eco-friendly are in trend. Green business from groceries to interior decoration comes to the fore. Furniture made of wood is guaranteed to be in demand. Handcrafting small household items brings a piece of the craftsman's soul to the product. And more and more willing and able to afford, people strive for unusual, original solutions, sizes and external qualities of interior items.
Direct supplies of materials and accessories now allow to execute an order at affordable prices without sacrificing quality. Wood creates coziness in any room. Wooden frames are more environmentally friendly, and some object cannot be made from materials other than wood. Even in the office space, headsets, handles, shelves made of wood will create style and coziness and comfort. A customer can come to a small carpentry workshop with a finished project or with wishes in words, and a professional carpenter makes his dream come true. From furniture for home, company, cafe, restaurant to items for presentation or special events.
Many experienced craftsmen will willingly share their knowledge with beginners. Spending a short time talking with a colleague will help in mastering complex work processes. You can take part in online discussions, forums and communities.
When a master works for himself, he constantly learns something new, develops creatively and completely devotes himself to his favorite work. The best motive for success is your own business.
Many novice businessmen are thinking about manufacturing at home. This desire is fully justified, especially in connection with the realities of the present time. We have already written an article about. In this article, we'll look at a variety of home-made ideas and comment on each idea. We also ask you to suggest your home production ideas in the comments below the article to supplement the article.
All this allows you to multiply the chances of success and significantly reduce the risks. Next, the most popular and profitable business ideas for production will be presented. At the same time, they will be divided into blocks depending on the ability to work in an apartment or the need to carry out all the work in a private house.
In this block, the direction of home production is highlighted, which can be done right in your apartment. For more convenience, we have divided ideas into thematic blocks.
Household is one of the most popular industries today. This demand is, first of all, due to the fact that the offered goods are everyday goods.
It is not at all necessary to have a special education to cook homemade goodies. Many women who cook well are successful in this area of business. For work, you will need very little: a mixer, kitchen utensils. Any attentive hostess has it all in the kitchen. Additionally, you can purchase special equipment with which you can knead the dough. A regular oven for small volumes will suffice. Special attention should be paid to baking recipes and their appearance. Taste and aesthetic qualities must be at their best so that buyers are interested in the product. You can subsequently sell pastries on the street or fulfill orders from restaurants and coffee shops.
Necessary costs: from 7-8 thousand rubles.
For such production, additional equipment may not be required. For normal operation, you need: pots, jars with lids of different sizes (preferably small, as it will be easier to sell them), a seaming machine. As for raw materials, there are two ways to go: either buy products in stores or markets, or take everything you need from your own garden. It should be noted that the profitability of such a business in winter is about 30%. But selling jam in the summer is less profitable. Therefore, the workpieces made in the summer can be held until winter and sold at a better price.
Necessary costs: from 10-12 thousand rubles.
Vegetables and mushrooms can be used as a base. The former can be grown independently or purchased at a bargain price from farmers, the latter can be harvested in the forest or purchased at the markets. For work, you will need your own stove, cans, lids, a seamer and the actual raw materials. By the way, you don't have to limit yourself to cucumbers and mushrooms. The following dishes are quite popular today: sauerkraut and pickled cabbage, Korean carrots. It is worth thinking in advance about product marketing. If the production is still very small, you can offer to buy something to your acquaintances, friends, neighbors.
Here, an option is being considered when an entrepreneur is engaged in the manufacture of sausages, sausages, dumplings, dumplings from meat purchased from farmers or at meat processing plants. If the businessman plans to raise animals himself, then he will need a country farm in which he will keep livestock. In this case, you will need to obtain permission to carry out sales at the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. All actions will have to be coordinated with them too.
Therefore, semi-finished products are the most acceptable option. In the beginning, it is better not to make the assortment large. About 30 items will be more than enough. It is worth taking care of the cooking recipes. The tastier and more unusual the product is, the greater the demand for it will be.
For work, you need ordinary kitchen utensils. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of knives, meat grinder. You will need a separate freezer for storing finished products and simple meat.
Necessary costs: from 4-6 thousand rubles.
Today, people are increasingly looking after their health and well-being. That is why the demand for “healthy” products is growing rapidly. Various herbal teas are no exception. At the same time, the work does not require special tools and costs. Herbal gathering can be done on your own in the summer, leaving for nature. The missing ingredients can be purchased at the pharmacy. In this case, the sale is best done dry. You can also think about beautiful packaging of goods - buy special bags, print labels with the manufacturer's phone number, name and composition of the collection. It is very important to respect the proportions. A variety of recipes and the addition of spices, aromatic herbs will only increase demand. For work, you will need measuring scales, containers and raw materials.
Necessary costs: from 10-15 thousand rubles.
In this case, the sales volume will largely depend on how the packaging is designed. What can be packaged? Nuts, seeds, cereals. You can buy these goods at the base or at some warehouse, pack them at home and offer your neighbors to buy a package of goodies at a bargain price. If you go to a more serious level, you will need a more detailed and professional approach to the creation of packaging. At first, you can do this manually. And gradually look for large customers who will be ready to buy products in bulk.
This block contains such production formats that require special skills or talent from the entrepreneur.
Necessary costs: from 8-10 thousand rubles.
The main advantage over many stores will be individuality, the uniqueness of the offered items. From a technical point of view, the process is pretty straightforward. For work, you need special boards, knives of different sizes, material, small decorations in the form of sequins, beads, buttons, chains and other things. In order for the product to be in demand, you need to put imagination, enthusiasm and skills into your products. The low cost helps to get a decent income for handicrafts.
Necessary costs: from 3-4 thousand rubles.
There are many options. They can be made from wood, shells, sequins, beads and other decorations. In this case, all costs are reduced to the purchase of the necessary raw materials. Interesting ideas, schemes can always be found on the Internet. Particular attention should be paid to the upholstery of the inside of the box, handles. If the product is quite large, it makes sense to insert a mirror in size into it. It is worth taking care of the creation of special fasteners for storing rings, earrings, chains.
Necessary costs: from 14-18 thousand rubles.
Such decorations are used today to decorate the interior. Stained-glass windows are attached to walls, partitions, windows, doors. At the same time, the competition in this industry is not so high. Of course, it takes skill to work. Artistic ability is also encouraged. This work is quite laborious, but the pay will be impressive. Depending on the technique, you may need: oil paints, epoxy resin, glue, gelatin, dyes. The drawing is applied to colored glass. This is usually done not with brushes, but with thin needles - it is with the help of them that the contours of the image are drawn, and only then they are painted.
Necessary costs: from 8-15 thousand rubles.
Today many people buy similar products. Usually they are bought as a gift for a holiday. It is during the pre-holiday periods that the demand for this product is very high. To make soap you will need: essence (base), aromatic oils, jewelry, special forms, fragrances. It is worth thinking in advance about the recipes for making. It is better to make the first batch very small and use it yourself. You can earn even more by beautifully packing souvenirs. This will require special paper, ribbons, bows, strings. You can attach a contact phone number to presentations so that the recipients of the gift can buy soap if they like it.
Necessary costs: from 5-6 thousand rubles.
In this case, we are considering an interesting novelty - the production of bean bags. These are such soft pear-shaped chairs. Each time they take the form of the body of the seated person. A similar product in stores costs about 6 thousand rubles. Moreover, the cost does not exceed a thousand. For production, you will need a sewing machine, material, filler, threads. It is better to sell such products via the Internet. But it is also necessary to offer goods to friends as soon as possible.
Necessary costs: from 4-8 thousand rubles.
It is also called a business board. Such products are in great demand among young parents. When making these toys, it is very important to think over all the details - from packaging to the quality of every detail. When creating your own model, you can borrow one of the existing ideas. In this case, you will not need a certificate allowing the use of the intellectual property object, since the business board is an object of folk art. To create such toys, you do not need expensive equipment, and the materials are quite inexpensive. One such product can be sold for 5-15 thousand rubles. Selling Montessori toys is best done online. Delivery by mail in Russia will not be so difficult. For work, you may need a variety of parts, a board to which they will be attached and tools for fastening.
In fact, it is no different from the usual one, except for the volume of production. At the same time, the seamstress will receive all the profits, which can significantly reduce the final cost of the product. The work will require special knowledge, skills, work experience. The demand for a master may mean that he will initially have regular customers who can bring several more people with him. To work you will need: a sewing machine, a place for cutting, overlock, knives, scissors, consumables, buttons, lace, ruffles, locks, zippers and more. In this case, materials can be purchased at the expense of the customer or work with already selected ones. High quality designer items are very much appreciated today.
Necessary costs: from 6-50 thousand rubles.
Here you can work in one of two directions: hand made or manufacturing business products ... In the second case, we mean advertising products applied to different surfaces (pens, T-shirts). The first format is more seasonal. At the same time, for work, you may need consumables in the form of fabrics, beads, wood, and others. But for working with promotional gifts, the initial costs will include the purchase of professional equipment. Everything here will depend on the choice of direction. You can work with:
In this case, you may need various machines, presses, MFPs, printers. It is cheaper to buy such equipment in China.
Necessary costs: from 13-15 thousand rubles.
You can decorate with this technique many items, including furniture, napkins, tablecloths. Almost anyone can do this. It is only important to be assiduous and be patient. Over time, skills improve the quality of work. That's when you can do decoupage for sale. For work, you will need: glue, brushes, sponges, paints, primer, sandpaper, a special decoupage agent, blanks from different materials (wood, cardboard, glass, etc.) and decor items. You can sell such products to friends and acquaintances. The best thing to do is to supply via the Internet. You can even start only from your city, and then expand production.
Necessary costs: from 7-9 thousand rubles.
To many, this type of business seems frivolous due to the low cost of the products. In fact, you can make very good money on this. The originality of the manufactured products and their aesthetic component will be important factors. You can work in several directions at once:
At the same time, not so much is needed to organize such a production. First, you need the magnets themselves, on which the main structure will be attached. But the surface can be designed as you like - make something out of wood, plastic, paint on glass, make engraving, use polymer clay.
The ideas below are most typical for men. That is why we have separated them into a separate block. This does not mean at all that a woman cannot engage in these activities.
Necessary costs: from 20-35 thousand rubles.
When it comes to manual engraving using special devices, then such a production can be placed right in the apartment. If you plan to use a special compressor and stencils, then it is better to deploy activities in a separate house or garage. The main advantage of this business is its exclusivity. Not so many people are engaged in such work. You can do this as a hobby and get pretty good money for it. In addition to tools, you will also need material on which inscriptions and drawings will be applied.
Necessary costs: from 25 thousand rubles.
These products are popular with people of all ages. The demand for the idea also lies in the fact that the accessory will be made by hand, which adds exclusivity and originality to it. For work you will need leather, special punches, machines for sewing edges, jewelry. The profitability of this idea is at least 300%. Pig skin can be used as material, for example. You can buy it from local farmers for 200 rubles (price for one belt). In this case, sales can be carried out via the Internet.
Production of keys
You can set up a mini-workshop at home. The payback of this business attracts many entrepreneurs. At the same time, the production technique does not require any additional skills. To be able to work with different types of keys, you will have to purchase machines of different types. For the first time, 4–5 different ones are enough. Each of them can cost about 14-70 thousand rubles. It is better not to buy Chinese-made machines, as they often break down within a year after the start of use. You will also need material for making duplicates. As an accompanying production, you can repair watches, locks, clothes. This idea is highly cost effective. The markup for one duplicate can be about 500-1000%.
This section includes those types of production that are considered seasonal. This means that the rest of the time you will have to do something else to get tangible profits.
Necessary costs: from 20-25 thousand rubles (the cost of the car is not included).
You can harvest brooms from July to August. But you can sell them at any time of the year. In other months, it is not recommended to make brooms, as they will be of lower quality. Today, most often people acquire the following types of brooms:
It is on them that the emphasis should be placed. You can add medicinal or aromatic herbs to them. In order to safely use forest resources, it is necessary to conclude an appropriate contract with forestry. The collection of material can be done directly in the forest, and drying - in a separate room. This can be done at home if there is a separate room for this. Do not exclude the option of going out of town to your own house. The profitability of such production is about 100-150%. For work, you need an ax, a car for transporting goods, materials for a bunch of brooms.
This business idea consists in processing sheep wool and making felt boots from it. This type of production is seasonal, as warm shoes are generally needed in December – February. The rest of the time, the business generates significantly less income. This type of footwear is especially relevant for residents of villages and cities of the northern region. In addition, the cost of the final product can be increased due to exclusive design and decor. In the summer, you can, if you wish, make car rugs, slippers, bags. For work you will need: pure wool, a carding machine, a felting machine, a post, a rolling pin. The creation process is quite complicated. Before tackling this business, it is worth studying the relevant literature, watching training videos.
Necessary costs: from 50 thousand rubles.
If the production is small, you can limit yourself to an apartment. Larger events are best done in a separate private house. This business is especially profitable during the hot season. Today the following types of kvass are most popular in Russia:
Small-scale production can do without special equipment, but large-scale production will require purchasing: barrels or stationary rack, kegs, bottling equipment, containers, cooler. You can sell goods on the street. Then you will need a special rack and chair. You can supply products in bulk to coffee shops, summer bars.
This block includes ideas, for the work of which you will definitely need your own private house in order to separate the work area. In addition, such activities require more space than the previous ones. Mostly they all need a strong male hand, but there are exceptions.
The ideas below are most typical for men. If desired, women can also establish production in these areas. However, without male power, it is unlikely that it will be possible to carry out production and marketing.
Necessary costs: from 55-60 thousand rubles.
This type of production is beneficial due to a number of factors. Firstly, it does not require large investments to work. Secondly, the term for the product is very long. At the same time, resources are nearby, and there is no seasonality for products, which allows you to work with maximum efficiency all year round. Parts for production can be purchased from factories. In this case, you will not be able to do without: a drill, a hammer drill, drills, a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver, a jigsaw and some other tools. For work, you will also need chipboard, countertops, facades and fittings to bring the furniture into a marketable condition. We'll have to think about the glazing of their products. Glasses can be ordered in special workshops or cut by yourself if you have special equipment.
Necessary costs: from 90 thousand rubles.
Such a workshop should have an area of at least 50 m 2. The height of the ceilings should be more than usual - about 4 meters. Electricity must be provided. For the carpentry workshop to work, it is necessary to collect documents that must be submitted to the fire safety service. In addition, you will have to purchase a number of equipment, including: a jointer, a number of power tools, face and circular saws, chisels, mallets, hacksaws. It is very important to think over the range of goods that will be produced in the workshop. It can be small accessories in the form of door handles, and wooden figures, souvenirs, toys and much more. It is also necessary to think about how the tree will need to be processed before selling it directly. You can make tables, stools, tables from cheap materials, adding exclusivity to them with the help of exotic ornaments. Business profitability is on average 20-25%.
Necessary costs: from 85–90 rubles.
This variety can be attributed to the carpentry workshop. And yet, doors are usually manufactured separately. Such production is delivered to the stream. At the same time, the costs and necessary tools are the same as in the carpentry industry. The most important thing in this industry is to find your consumer. Work with wholesalers is possible. In this case, it is worth considering cooperation with construction and finishing firms.
Necessary costs: from 65-70 thousand rubles.
This type of production is considered to be highly profitable and very profitable. The manufactured products can be used for interior decoration. Moreover, it looks very interesting and impressive after such a restyling. You can work in this industry according to the following scheme: buy ready-made mirrors, cut them to suitable sizes and process the edges using special tools. For work you will need: glass cutter, table, emery wheel, which allows you to process the tile. Later it will be possible to buy a special machine, which will significantly increase the speed of tile production.
Necessary costs: from 200-300 thousand rubles.
For work, you will need a fairly large room, so you need to carry out your activities in a private house. To work, an entrepreneur will need: a special machine (automatic semi-dry pressing press) and molds for production. The following consumables are required for manufacturing: sand, water, cement and dyes, clay. Some of these items can be purchased in bulk from vendors. Such a business can pay off within six months. The maximum profit of a small mini-plant can reach about 200 thousand rubles. The following types of bricks can be produced:
Necessary costs: from 150 thousand rubles.
This material is popular with companies that produce furniture. Such marble is quite specific, it is not so easy to establish its marketing. Profitability can vary greatly depending on local raw material and finished product prices. Polyester resin and a special filler are used as consumables. You will also need special machines, which are not so cheap. The cost of one square meter is about 200–250 rubles. The same volume of finished products can be sold for 14 thousand rubles on average. Consequently, the profitability is about 600-700%. The income is tangible even with small production volumes.
Necessary costs: 10-15 thousand rubles.
This type of business is suitable for those who have little or no start-up capital. The work does not require specialized equipment, which significantly reduces the initial costs. In addition, the technology of such stamping allows the production of parts of various sizes, designs and geometries. An entrepreneur can easily expand the assortment presented in his production. The quantity of goods can also vary depending on the needs of the consumer. True, the profitability is not as high as, for example, in the production of bricks or artificial marble. First you need to study videos and workshops on working in this industry.
Necessary costs: from 40–45 thousand rubles.
This type of production is relevant due to the fact that individual housing construction is very actively developing at the present time. Metal structures mean the manufacture of various gates, gates, visors, protective grilles and other attributes. Moreover, it will not be difficult to sell such products due to the constant demand for them. For work, it will be necessary to purchase equipment for cold forging of individual structural elements. This will increase the efficiency and profit of the enterprise. Experience in this industry will be a significant plus. Sales channels are worth looking for in construction companies, repair offices and teams.
Necessary costs: from 60-80 thousand rubles.
This type of production is also very popular among aspiring entrepreneurs. Such interest is associated with the high demand for the product, and hence the easy sale of foam blocks. In addition, such a business is very profitable, and the invested funds pay off in just a couple of months. Foam concrete is very popular due to the presence of the following properties:
You don't need specialized equipment to make block molds - you can do everything yourself from plywood. The concrete mixer can be rented at first. Then you can buy additional equipment to facilitate the work process.
In this case, the assortment can be chosen by the entrepreneur himself. It should be understood that each type is intended for a specific type of work. The main consumers are repair and construction teams and companies. That is why it is better to think about cooperation with them in advance and offer your services for the delivery of goods. It is very difficult to talk about the demand for specific types of mixtures in Russia. In order not to get into a mess, it is better to carefully study the features of the dry building mixtures market in your region before starting work, and only then proceed to production.
Necessary costs: from 30-35 thousand rubles.
This type of production has been profitable on the Russian market at all times. Finishing work is not complete without their use. You can include the following items in your assortment:
You can get significant income from such entrepreneurship. The main thing is only to initially study the market, find out about your competitors, the level of demand for each type of product, and only then set up production. The undoubted advantage of this business is a quick payback. To work, you will need knowledge of how to make this or that type of product.
Necessary costs: from 20-25 thousand rubles.
This idea came to our country from China. Moreover, such production does not require large investments. Today, a variety of water-based décor items, including fountains and waterfalls, are in high demand. They have not only an aesthetic appearance, but also humidify the air, make the atmosphere in the room more calm and harmonious. For the manufacture of fountains, you can use the following types of materials:
You can come up with a design yourself or browse the ideas available on the Internet. Similar products can be sold in souvenir shops and shops. No specialized equipment is required for work, but skillful hands will come in handy.
Necessary costs: from 60 thousand rubles.
This business requires minimal investment. At the same time, he can bring good profit. Ladders do not belong to the category of cheap products, but the demand for them is quite high and stable. They buy them not only for the performance of functions, but also for aesthetics. That is why stairs made of natural material are especially popular. They are decorated with carving, patting or gilding. It is better to be engaged in their production on order, having discussed in detail all aspects of the future project. One flight of stairs costs about 100 rubles, which once again confirms the high profitability of the project. For work, you will need carpentry equipment, wood, small tools.
Necessary costs: from 50 thousand rubles.
This refers primarily to clay dishes. In this case, you can work on the basis of various:
They use ceramics in everyday life, they also decorate apartments and houses. Handicrafts are much more expensive than those made in large factories. Much depends on the originality of the idea, the appearance of the dishes. The more aesthetic it looks, the greater the demand for it will be. For work, you will need a special structure for working with clay (potter's wheel or machine), material. We'll have to think about how to paint it, what kind of ornament or drawing to add. From above, the dishes will need to be coated with a special varnish that is safe for humans.
Necessary costs: from 35-40 thousand rubles.
This idea is still quite innovative today. She came to Russia from China, but has already managed to conquer a certain part of the market. Drip irrigation systems can significantly save water consumption. It is necessary to sell products in agricultural land, where it will be in great demand. These can be exclusive custom-made systems or quite common options. A lot of knowledge is required to work. It is very important to understand how the system works, how irrigation is carried out and the flow of water. You don't need a lot of tools. The pipes must be sealed, gaskets must be inserted.
Necessary costs: from 90–100 thousand rubles.
For work, you will need skills, a welding machine and material for the manufacture of goods. A good welder is simply indispensable here. You can be engaged in manufacturing to order, or you can form an assortment based on standard parameters. The main clients will be the owners of houses in villages and dachas. Some of these stoves are installed in garages and simple country houses. Selling in bulk will not work, it is better to work pointwise, because one oven has a rather impressive cost.
Necessary costs: from 30-35 thousand rubles.
Such products attract the attention of customers due to their exclusivity and nobility. There are very few wood craftsmen today. But the demand for wood products is constantly growing. You need to understand that you will not be able to master the technique right away, because it is quite difficult. It will take a lot of time and diligence to do really high-quality and beautiful things. It is also important to have knowledge and creativity. Any product is a reflection of the soul of the master, which is why they are so expensive. Crafts can be sold online or displayed in hand-made stores. Wooden souvenirs are especially popular among the population. For work, you will need high-quality material, a jigsaw and some other carpentry tools.
Necessary costs: from 40 thousand rubles.
This product is especially needed by a motorist in the cold season. It is not difficult to make it. In doing so, you can make good money. In the future, a mini-factory may turn out from a small production workshop. The most important thing is to find distribution channels. These can be auto parts stores, motorists inside a cooperative. Stable demand will provide stable income. A variety of technical equipment will be required. At first, you can buy a used one, and only then scale up production and establish a whole production line. The same principle can be used to establish antifreeze production. The creation of both substances involves certain chemical reactions that require equipment and knowledge to carry out.
Necessary costs: from 300 - 400 thousand rubles.
For a start, it is worth targeting this particular ritual service. Others can be added later. For work, you will need a workshop with an area of 70-200 m 2. There should be located special tables for engraving, a grinder, a place for draining, a polishing machine, pouring. The materials used are: cement, marble chips, fittings, etc. An undoubted advantage will be the presence of a telpher or a hydraulic trolley. It will not do without cutting wheels, puncher, hammers, carts, engraving tools, tile cutters and much more. It is necessary to find reliable suppliers and those who will carry out printing photographs on metal-ceramics. There is nowhere without technology, so you need to either hire knowledgeable people or delve into all the intricacies of production yourself.
Necessary costs: from 10-15 thousand rubles.
It is better to organize this type of production outside the city if it is planned to work on a large scale. Here you can go in two ways: grow food in open beds or in greenhouses. In the first case, the costs will be minimal, and in the second - high yield. Many people today try to buy products from small producers. Such interest in such products is due to the fact that they are not harmful to health, since they do not contain pesticides, GMOs and other harmful substances. For work, you will need your own physical labor more. You won't be able to make a profit right away, because the products must grow before they can be sold.
Necessary costs: from 20-25 thousand rubles.
To organize such a production, you will need to coordinate your work with the authorities. Rather stringent requirements are imposed on mushroom cultivation. As fertilizer, it will be necessary to use compost, which will have to be purchased from local farmers. The most popular mushrooms today are:
Moreover, champignons require very careful care. It is not so easy to grow them. But the income is also more tangible than growing vegetables and fruits. It will be possible to sell the certified product both to large supermarkets and to individuals. The latter can be charged a higher value than the former.
Necessary costs: from 500 thousand rubles.
I must say that this industry is very promising in terms of generating income and further development. For legal work, you will need to obtain various licenses and certificates for finished products. Beforehand, you should equip a mini-workshop for the production of cheese. You will not do without a veterinary certificate (you can get it from a milk seller). The following types of cheese are especially popular:
At the same time, including one of the varieties in your project, you need to understand that each requires special equipment. Therefore, it is better to start with one type, and expand your production as you receive a good profit. There are quite a few requirements for cheese that must be met. You need to study them, look at GOST.
The work will require a fairly large area (about 350 m 2). There should be:
The following equipment will be needed: boilers, tanks, presses, starters, sterilizers, pumps, containers and much more. Such a business requires significant capital investments, regardless of the size of the enterprise.
There are many ways here and they are all purely individual, depending on your knowledge, skills, financial capabilities, etc.
And many other options. Look at your situation individually and try to find your clients using different sources. And you will definitely find them.
That's all the home production small business ideas that came to our minds! The main thing is that you can find something for yourself. Only then can results be achieved in this business.
In conclusion, I would like to ask you to supplement the selection of these ideas in the comments under the article and ask your questions.
To begin with, let's remember what a typical village is like in the vastness of the former USSR. As a rule, these are several tens or hundreds of private houses, where elderly people live to a large extent. The days of rich collective farms are over. In some places, farmers have large farms. This allows the village to live, provides jobs for tens or hundreds of people. In some places, work is tight.
In such places, the advantages of the rural landscape (gardens, meadows, fresh air, a warm stove in the evening) become a problem. If the village is "unlucky" with the owner, young people, alas, go to the cities, thinking how to make money for themselves and their families. The gardens are aging along with the inhabitants, and the old people already need help to light the stove.
And here we come to the very idea of earning. To be honest, I didn’t invent a bicycle, I just saw how a new business idea turns into a profitable and effective business over the course of several months.
The idea is simple - to make money with ordinary jobs, typical of the Russian countryside. For example, the aforementioned themes of gardens and firewood. Let's move on to the so-called "introductory" - starting business conditions:
1. Any tree has its own lifespan. At the end of which it dries up. Or falls under the blows of the wind. The garden also requires maintenance: pruning, crown formation. As a rule, "dry" is remembered when the fallen trunk cut off the communication lines or power cables. Gardens are pruned as long as the owners have strength. Then they hire a "neighbor with a chainsaw." The trimmings are most often burnt on site or disposed of in a landfill. Such service cannot be called earnings - the fee is too small.
2. There are ovens in the village. They are heated with wood. And, alas, local residents are forced to buy firewood. Sometimes for a lot of money. The issue of their delivery is a separate topic.
3. The last 10-15 years has become a popular topic of "renewable energy sources". Europeans are happy to buy pilots (wood pellets) for use in mini power plants.
4. And, finally, furniture production. It also requires wood. And good quality wood.
Not sure how to combine it? That's right - to do business on everything: from obtaining raw materials and selling goods.
The HOBIZ.RU website often publishes business ideas that are easy to implement. This topic is no exception. The idea of making money on the typical problems of the village is simple and ingenious. If you have a saw, a woodworking machine, then why not sell wood. But it takes a long time to get a permit for deforestation. It's easier to make sure that you even get paid to take the raw materials. What does it look like?
Start. In a small village (ideally several villages), advertisements for help with dead wood removal and / or tree pruning are posted. At the same time, the price for the work is set very, very democratic. With one condition: the wood is taken out by your transport. This way you get little money and raw materials.
Second phase. At the base (warehouse, abandoned farm, hangar), the wood is sorted. Building materials are made from the part. It can be lining, floorboard, the same pallets for trade. This is already a product that can be sold at a higher price.
Stage three. Not all felled wood is suitable for recycling. The so-called “substandard” is cut and sold to the local population as firewood. If you agree with a gas station or a store on the nearest road, then firewood will be required all year round. In winter, we sell it to the villagers. In the summer - for tourists who go to "barbecue"
Fourth stage. Some of the wood from the gardens (pear, cherry, oak) is in great demand among furniture makers and souvenir producers. Remember, the raw materials are already sorted. Precious rocks are not put on an ordinary board, but for cutting into bars for sale to wealthier buyers.
Thus, the original business system is obtained. At each stage you get paid:
At the initial stage, such a business does not require large investments. And a serious income begins to bring already from 4-5 months of work. It is then that a large selection of different woods will be formed in your warehouse: from rough boards on pallets to cherry block. Finding a buyer with a good assortment is not a problem.
At the end of the first year, an investment opportunity arises. Small branches, shavings - the basis for the manufacture of wood pellets, which are used as fuel for mini-power plants. We are looking for a consumer. And, if there is one, we spend 2–2.5 thousand dollars on a machine. If there is no station nearby, contact the furniture makers. Particleboard and fiberboard are made from shavings in this way. The main thing is that waste should bring additional income.
I hope this system will help those who are looking for opportunities to make money. And there are those among the readers of KHOBIZ.RU for sure.
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