In today’s time, the need for additional income is being felt in every house. Especially women, who wish to earn some extra extra, have many possibilities of small-scale businesses that neither need more education nor big capital. If you are also a housewife and want to do something new, then this news is for you. Here we are telling such small businesses, which can be started at a cost of less than ₹ 10,000 and from which it is possible to earn from ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 30,000 or more every month.
1. Papad, pickle and salty
Papad, pickle and salty made in Indian homes are much higher than the products sold in the market. Less educated women can earn this traditional art by making a business. This requires only basic ingredients like spices, oil, flour etc. Initially it can be started at a small level from home. After getting the customer, you can also sell your goods in nearby shops or haat-bazaar.
2. Making incense sticks or lamp
Incense sticks and earthen lamps are used in every household, especially in religious works and festivals. You can get incense sticks and machines at low cost. The cost of 5,000 to 8,000 rupees is sufficient for this. Apart from this, you can make clay lamps with your hands or you can sell the decoration by buying from artisans and selling them.
3. Sewing-embroidery work
If you have a sewing machine and know how to sew a little, you can earn money by sewing children’s clothes, blouses, petticoats or domestic use clothes. This work is quite popular among women and has a lot of employment scope. One can get 100 to 500 rupees for sewing a cloth, which can increase according to your hard work.
4. Make jute bags and decorative items
In today’s time, environment awareness has increased and people are turning to jute bags and handmade items instead of plastic. You can easily make bags, pen stands, gift items and home decor products from jute. Training is also easily available for this and there is a lot of sales potential in the market.
5. Dabba Service or Home Food delivery
If you can cook delicious food, you can start a small business of tiffin service or home cooked food delivery. You do not need much cost in this – only the correct use and cleanliness of the kitchen is necessary. You can target students living in your neighborhood, school, office or hostel.
6. Small setup of beauty parlor
Instead of starting the beauty parlor on a large scale, you can start a small level in a room of the house. For this you need basic kits, some training and publicity. Facials, bleach, hair cut, eyebrows etc. can be easily earned at a small scale, 10-15 thousand rupees a month can be earned.
7. Domestic sales of clothes
Nowadays there is a lot of demand for cheap and trendy clothes. You can buy clothes in bulk and sell them from home in the neighborhood. Women usually prefer to purchase sarees, kurti and daily wear clothes from home. Through social media or WhatsApp group you can increase the scope of your customers.
8. Candle and soap manufacture
The work of making candles and herbal soap can also begin at a very low cost. Especially their demand increases during festivals. If you know how to make beautiful and aromatic products, then from the local market to online, customers can be found for them.
9. Make paper bags and envelope
The demand for paper bags and eco-friendly packaging has increased after plastic ban. Women can make bags and envelopes from old newspapers or craft paper and sell them in shops or bakery. It is a low cost, but permanent income option.
10. Creating flower garlands and worship materials
Flower garlands, incense sticks, camphor, roli, rice etc. are required for festivals, weddings and regular worship. You can prepare a puja kit and supply it to local shops. This is a work related to religious faith, in which people’s trust is attached.
