Profitable Businesses in South Africa

Generally, in South Africa, establishing and managing a successful business requires some substantial amount of Capital.  However, not all businesses require hundreds or thousands to start, there are businesses you can start with R1000 or less and grow them into successful businesses.

Which businesses are in demand in South Africa?

Most profitable small business opportunities in 2022

• Online tutoring.
• E-commerce sites for cosmetics and other small luxury items.
• Home-based business services.
• Homemade food deliveries.
• Mobile service provision.
• Grocery deliveries.
• Local tours.
• Home baking business

What online business can I start in South Africa?

The following are online business you can venture into in South Africa:

• Build an education platform. Education for children or adults takes many forms and online learning has never been more accessible.
• Offer delivery services.
• Start a clothing line.
• Offer freelance services.
• Sell your art.
• Create a niche product.
• Resell thrift items.
• Start an NGO.

What small business can I start with r10000?

Here are some small business ideas that can be started with just R1000:

• Become a Tutor: you can choose a platform, then register as a tutor, you need little or no money to start tutoring online and making money.
• Start a Blog.
• Become a Virtual Assistant.
• Start a YouTube Channel.
• Open an Online Store.
• Start Selling Courses Online.
• Become a Web Designer.
• Open a Mobile Restaurant.

Which business can I start with 10k in South Africa?

The following are businesses that are easy to set up in South Africa, see the list below:

• Creating custom clothing. There are numerous opportunities online for people who can sew and design custom clothing for special events.
• A Vending Machine.
• Catering.
• Farming.
• Soap making and spa products.
• Photography.
• Transcribing.
• Party Rentals.

What can I sell to make money in South Africa?

Here are some South African side-hustles you can start this weekend:

• Weekend food truck.
• Become a virtual English teacher.
• Brew your own craft beer.
• Tutor younger South Africans.
• Teach your passion to others.
• Give adventure tourism a shot.
• Odd jobs.
• Make and sell crafts.

What is the best thing to do with a lump sum of money?

Investing a lump sum payment into some form of savings is not a bad thing, however, it’s probably advisable to keep it in an account that offers some flexibility and can be accessed without penalty if you wind up needing the funds.