65 DIY Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a diy business in 2023?
We put together 65 of the best diy businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other diy businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Start a screen printing business ($960K/year)
Adam Tanaka from Nashville, Tennessee, USA started Life and Limb Printing almost 13 years ago, a screen printing business.
- Revenue: $80,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
I was all over the place with what I wanted to do with my life - anywhere from a radio DJ, to creating zines, then going to college for biology, dropping out, all the while playing music and touring in bands since I was 14.
From scrubbing those floors to working in their eCommerce department, I learned the inner workings of the production side of the business and knew I was ready to figure out how to launch my own company in merch.
The music I listened to in the 90’s played a major role in what I ended up doing as my career. I remember stuffing cash into an envelope and sending it to some of my favorite bands' addresses and within 2 to 4 weeks, I'd get a shirt in the mail. After opening the package, I would immediately feel the print and it was a mystery to me of how that print got on a shirt.
2. Start a leather business ($12K/year)
Jacques Flynn from Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada started JAQET about 11 years ago, a leather business.
- Revenue: $1,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 2
- Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
I am a car designer by day (I still work full time as a car designer). I am always looking beyond the automotive design world to satisfy my creative needs.
Designing cars is a dream come true, but we are a large team and it is very much a team effort. I wanted to create something that I had 100% control over, and see where that might lead me.
I think it’s very important to first establish a very clear vision… What is it you want to accomplish? After that, it is very important that all efforts go to supporting that one vision.
3. Start a blog ($60K/year)
Chhavi Agarwal from New Delhi, Delhi, India started Mrs Daaku Studio over 4 years ago, a blog.
- Revenue: $5,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 3
- Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
I am a licensed attorney in India and right after my master’s in law, I started working with a leading company as a lawyer. I worked there for about two years before I quit my job to become more location independent.
Choose a niche in whatever you start. It is critical for streamlining your efforts and make money.
My job paid me well but I worked 12 hours a day, I was exhausted by the end of each day, spent my weekends sleeping and I almost quit the things I liked to do - for example, sketching, yoga, traveling, etc.
4. Start a sewing and alteration business ($12K/year)
Saara Hafeez from New York, New York, USA started ALTRD almost 5 years ago, a sewing and alteration business.
- Revenue: $1,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: New York, New York, USA
We’ve been friends for awhile - we met right out of college in New York and stayed close even though we took fairly different professional paths.
Saara worked in the corporate world for a number of years before moving to Mexico where she launched a jewelry business aimed at rehabilitating sex trafficking survivors. Stephanie was a business consultant before going to law school and becoming a corporate lawyer; along the way, she launched an argan oil company that empowers women in Morocco.
5. Start a pet accessories business ($0/year)
Yuri from Chernihivska municipal council, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine started COLLAR about 28 years ago, a pet accessories business.
- Revenue: $0/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 500
- Location: Chernihivska municipal council, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine
When I was a teenager, I adopted my first puppy. But in 1995 in my native city, there were no pet accessories manufacturers. My father and I, had to make the collar from a uniform belt by myself. Later, when I walked my dog, my friends came to ask where I got such a collar and ordered some similar for their pets. That’s how the story of COLLAR company started.
With the development of the company I understood that looking at the foreign ideas may work great for the Ukrainian market, but to conquer the international one I had to make something entirely new. Then the motto of the company - “Innovation only” - was born. Now every idea that is proposed in COLLAR company shall pass the simple test: is it really innovative? Is it better than anything that already exists in the market? Does it fill the still empty niche? If the answer is “yes” the idea turns into a project and then into a product.
Now COLLAR company has grown from a small flat in Chernihiv to an international manufacturer with more than 500 employees and offices all over the globe. The products we invent and produce are well-known in European, Asian and American pet stores, but we still do our best to fascinate the customers even more with new innovations.
6. Start a woodworking business ($78K/year)
Sasha Weekes from Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada started Timber Grove Studios almost 6 years ago, a woodworking business.
- Revenue: $6,500/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada
I was always the art kid growing up, so I naturally began my post secondary education by pursuing a degree in Fine Arts. I spent my summers refinishing furniture and doing photography and that’s how I got my feet wet with business, so by my second year, I was also pursuing a minor in Commerce.
I had never really done much woodworking at all but became a lot more interested in design and home decor during those years. After finishing my third year, I was itching to do something more practical than becoming a gallery artist, so I set my sights on furniture design and enrolled in a college cabinetmaking course instead. It really wasn’t where I had ever expected to end up, but it was sort of a natural progression and I’m so glad I did it!
I started making mountain shelves in the morning before class to sell on Facebook and Kijiji. It was intended to be a fun side project but they were so popular that I started my business shortly after graduating with the mountains as my first product.
7. Start a gift baskets business ($24K/year)
Valentina from Brantford, ON, Canada started Really Luxe over 2 years ago, a gift baskets business.
- Revenue: $2,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: Brantford, ON, Canada
I worked as a Sales Associate for a well-known gift shop. I loved working for the company and was very passionate and believed in the company's culture and image.
The best part of the job was helping customers choose the perfect gift, suggest engraving messages and design ideas, and organizing inventory. I worked alongside awesome and amazing people! This was the first time I actually found a job that I truly was passionate about.
After the company closed down, I was very broken-hearted. This was the time when I also realized that I loved working with people, gift wrapping, and being able to use my creative talents and skills. Since I got laid off, due to company closure, this was the perfect time on reflecting where I would like to be professionally in my life.
8. Start a mobile photography ($1.32M/year)
Kyle Nelson from Chico, California, USA started Results Imagery almost 6 years ago, a mobile photography .
- Revenue: $110,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 8
- Location: Chico, California, USA
We both had previous experience in another start-up called Soul id which was a social media platform for action sports. We ran the marketing and media at that company which was a blast. After we left that company, we split directions. Eli got involved in the eCommerce industry by starting a brand called Winterial which he grew to hundreds of SKUs. Kyle headed in the media direction and started a commercial photography company where he worked with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses.
At this time Kyle wanted to be able to get back in the start-up world, grow a large brand and a team of like-minded creatives and innovators. So like any entrepreneur, he jumped on Google and started to search for media companies that were also technology-based companies as well. That is where the inspiration of starting a digital agency that solely focused on the media portion for brands and product companies came to life.
Culture is the centerpiece of a successful company. Creating a place for employees to come to work and enjoy what they do, the environment and who they work with will pay long term dividends.
9. Start an embroidery business ($78K/year)
Cailey Golden from New York, New York, USA started The Patchsmith over 5 years ago, a embroidery business.
- Revenue: $6,500/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: New York, New York, USA
I’ve been in the customization industry for over 10 years. I started with screen printing first. Eventually I was hired to work for the Yankees and was taught how to embroider caps. A company reached out to me for a production embroidery job and I accepted. I was taught how to run production but was left alone a lot. I ended up teaching myself a lot of different embroidery methods, it was also the place I made my first patch. I ended up creating patches for my supporters club of the local MLS team, NYCFC, and sold them for $7 each. I stopped after a few months and didn’t think about patches for awhile.
In 2017 I was going through a huge change in my life, a previous employer in the City attempted to permanently remove me from the industry, very unsuccessfully. I’d say it’s part of the reason why I’ve been able to be as successful as I have been so far. I spent months grasping at straws to come up with a business idea that I knew could do while keeping my mind busy while I was on a rollercoaster of repercussions from that employer.
I was in the bank one day after work and was sitting down with a representative, I did that a few months prior with the same guy and we spoke a bit about my career. This time he asked me if I was able to embroider patches for his fantasy football league called “Fight Club”. It was the first time anyone had ever asked for patches, I had no idea what to charge him but I knew I could definitely do it. I said yes and charged him $6 per patch for 25 of them. He was all too excited and agreed. I had no idea if I undercharged, overcharged or was right on the money but it was too easy. I was completely hooked.
10. Start a handmade paper goods business ($13.2K/year)
Abigail Butler from Denver, Colorado, USA started Chirps & Cricket Design Studio about 8 years ago, a handmade paper goods business.
- Revenue: $1,100/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
In 2010, while living in Chicago, IL, I interviewed for a graphic design position at an international commercial real estate company located here in Denver.
After almost four years with the company I began growing restless with a desire to challenge myself creatively and to continue to grow both as an artist and as a person.
After several phone conversations and a Skype interview, I was offered the job. Craving adventure and a big change, I packed up a U-Haul and moved myself across the country to Denver to begin this new chapter in my life. I loved my new corporate job at first! Commercial real estate was a foreign language to me in the beginning, but made sense after some time, and of course what I loved was that I was able to apply my knowledge as a designer to my work. The bulk of my work at the time was spent designing marketing items, such as brochures, mailers, email marketing, etc. And every once in a while, I had the opportunity to design something very fun like a logo or a website.
11. Start a jewelry making business ($48K/year)
Lindsay Ann Gottschall and Courtney Joy Bleier from Miami, Florida, USA started Ann + Joy ago, a jewelry making business.
- Revenue: $4,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 2
- Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Courtney Joy always wanted to be a teacher as a little girl. She used to pretend to teach in her childhood home basement on Long Island, New York. Growing up in an artistic family, she became a figurative and landscape artist and eventually attended art school. After college, she decided to merge her two childhood passions together and became an art teacher.
Lindsay Ann expressed herself through art in a different way. She was in the theater and went to school for drama in New York City. While pursuing her dream of acting, she also made beaded jewelry on the side. It quickly became a passion of hers and would help lead her down a new path in life.
Within our first 3 months, we sold over 100 orders, resulting in more than $3,000 in revenue. By the end of our first year, we had sold over 2,300 orders, resulting in more than $65,000.
12. Start a greeting cards business ($1.2M/year)
Travis Peterson from Irvine, California, USA started Joker Greeting almost 8 years ago, a Greeting Cards Business.
- Revenue: $100,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: Irvine, California, USA
My background is in finance. I worked in investment banking for six years in New York. I loved the job, the people, and the hours. But as a service job I wanted to be making things not just helping others make things. This desire has led me to where I am today.
My brother and I have always loved to make fun of everything. Around 2014, we visited my mom’s house and she had this musical greeting card. We thought it was annoying. We asked each other, "Who wants to listen to this!?" Then Nick asked, “What if it didn’t stop?”
That was it. Nothing more. No market research.
13. Become a graphic designer ($360K/year)
Examples of a successful graphic designer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a graphic designer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a graphic designer ➜
Hi, I’m Mike Moloney, the founder of FilterGrade. FilterGrade is a marketplace for creators where you can find digital assets such as presets, LUTs, video templates, and much more.
Today thousands of creators from all around the world buy and sell digital products on FilterGrade and more than 450,000 users visit the site every month.
14. Become a painter/decorator business
Examples of a successful painter/decorator business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a painter/decorator business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Painting Business for $50 and Make 100k: Start Your Own Painting Business Fast: Josh Shelton
- How to Start a Home-based House Painting Business (Home-Based Business Series): Deborah Bouziden
Learn more about starting a painter/decorator business ➜
15. Become a tee shirt designer
Examples of a successful tee shirt designer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tee shirt designer:
- How To Start A T-Shirt Business | Home Based T-shirt Business
- How To Start A T-Shirt Business For Graphic Designers
For further info, check out these books and products:
- T-shirt Profits: Start a t-shirt business - The complete guide to starting and running a successful t-shirt company
- How to Start a T-Shirt Business on Merch by Amazon (Booklet): A Quick Guide to Researching, Designing & Selling Shirts Online
Learn more about starting a tee shirt designer ➜
Hi, I am Alex Dumitru and I am a co-founder at Designious. Designious is a graphic design library that provides extra tools like an online designer app and an API that helps both graphic designers and print-on-demand entrepreneurs. At the moment we make around $12-13k per month.
My background is in IT and business development, but I’ve worn many hats along the way, from sales to customer support.
16. Start a custom illustrating business
Examples of a successful custom illustrating business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a custom illustrating business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting Your Career As A Freelance Illustrator Or Graphic Designer
- Business Of Illustration: Steven Heller
Learn more about starting a custom illustrating business ➜
17. Start a toiletries making business
Examples of a successful toiletries making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a toiletries making business:
- 7 Tips To Start Small Scale Manufacturing | Business Ideas for Product Makers
- Soap Manufacturing Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Creating An Herbal Bodycare Business (Making a Living Naturally): Sandy Maine
- How To Start Your Own Cosmetic Line: The Brutally Honest Truth From A Cosmetic Chemist: Ginger King
Learn more about starting a toiletries making business ➜
Greetings, I am Frank Ouyang, the sales director of Panda Paper Roll Company. I run Panda Paper Roll, a company that aims to provide paper roll products and solutions to businesses worldwide.
The flagship product of our company is the thermal paper roll product, but our label rolls have become increasingly popular as well. Our annual sales range between $10M/year. We are extremely proud of how far we have come.
18. Start a dress mending business
Examples of a successful dress mending business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a dress mending business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Run A Successful Sewing & Alterations Business From Home: The $100 Startup for Super Hero Sewists
- The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Clothing Line: The Essential Guide For Startup Brands Wanting To Create A Successful Clothing Line: David A Codamo
Learn more about starting a dress mending business ➜
19. Start a custom portrait artistry business
Examples of a successful custom portrait artistry business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a custom portrait artistry business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a custom portrait artistry business ➜
20. Start a lettering service business
Examples of a successful lettering service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a lettering service business:
- 4 Beginner Ways To Make Money With Your Calligraphy Skills (And Exactly How To Price Your Work!)
- Q&A Answering Your Questions On Starting A Lettering Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start & Run a Copywriting Business (Start & Run Business Series): Steve Slaunwhite
- How To Start A Service Business - A Step By Step Guide To Starting A New Small Service Company: Meir Liraz
Learn more about starting a lettering service business ➜
21. Start a t-shirt customization business
Examples of a successful t-shirt customization business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a t-shirt customization business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a T Shirt Business: Henry Smith
- How to Start a T-Shirt Business on Merch by Amazon (Booklet): A Quick Guide to Researching, Designing & Selling Shirts Online
Learn more about starting a t-shirt customization business ➜
Thanks for giving me this lovely opportunity, I’m Arpit Aryan Gupta and I’m currently running a garment export unit called NG Apparels that is based in Ludhiana, catering to all clothing segments across the globe.
My father lost a lot of money in the 2008 crash in the US market which pushed us out of the market and my father had to shut down his fabric trading business but I established the garment manufacturing business back in 2012 and with God’s grace the business has grown exponentially. I have a turnover of 12cr($1,581,547) without any loan or CC limit requirements.
22. Start a handbag design and manufacturing business
Examples of a successful handbag design and manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a handbag design and manufacturing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Handbag Designer 101: Everything You Need to Know About Designing, Making, and Marketing Handbags
- The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook Of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks: Nicole Mallalieu
Learn more about starting a handbag design and manufacturing business ➜

23. Start a tie dye artistry business
Examples of a successful tie dye artistry business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tie dye artistry business:
- Tie And Dye Artistry (Introduction Video)
- Angela Harrison Shares Her Story About How She Started A Business Selling Tie Dyed Clothing
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a tie dye artistry business ➜
24. Start a hat designing business
Examples of a successful hat designing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a hat designing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Classic Millinery Techniques: A Complete Guide to Making & Designing Today's Hats
- From The Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide To Hatmaking
Learn more about starting a hat designing business ➜
25. Start a cross stitch artistry business
Examples of a successful cross stitch artistry business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cross stitch artistry business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Crochet Business Book For Beginners: How To Start-Up, Market, Finance & Stitche together Your Crochet or Knitting Small Home Business Fortune!
- Cross Stitch For The Earth: 20 Designs To Cherish: Congdon
Learn more about starting a cross stitch artistry business ➜
26. Start a scarf making business
Examples of a successful scarf making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a scarf making business:
- How I Started My Printed Scarf Business With Ruth Dent
- Meet Two Sisters Who Left Their Corporate Jobs To Design Silk Scarves
For further info, check out these books and products:
- All About Silk Scarves Business: 3 Steps to Create New Income Source with a Silk Scarves Business
- The Complete Book Of Scarves: Making, Decorating & Tying Paperback
Learn more about starting a scarf making business ➜
Hi guys! My name is Miriam Zelinsky and I’m the founder of Lazyjack Press. I started the company more than five years ago in order to create a better quality prep brand.
Customers will regularly tell me how well my ties physically tie and how they’re better than, not only the other prep brands but the bigger European players in the game, which was shocking to me! I never intended to compete with the big designers – I just wanted to create a fun and better quality brand. It’s not only the monetary success, but the positive feedback and seeing people’s reactions when they learn the name of a tie makes it all extremely worth it!
27. Start a plush toy making business
Examples of a successful plush toy making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a plush toy making business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Stuffed Animals: From Concept To Construction: Glassenberg
- How Any Kid Can Start A Business: Shaan Patel
Learn more about starting a plush toy making business ➜
28. Start a knitting business
Examples of a successful knitting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a knitting business:
- How I Started A 6 Figure Yarn Business
- The Ultimate Guide To Starting, Growing And Maintaining Your Knitting Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Crochet Business Book For Beginners: How To Start-Up, Market, Finance & Stitche together Your Crochet or Knitting Small Home Business Fortune!
- How To Start An Online Business: A Step By Step To Make Money From Your Computer Even If Your Starting From Scratch!
Learn more about starting a knitting business ➜
29. Start a picture frame making business
Examples of a successful picture frame making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a picture frame making business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Make Your Own Picture Frames, Revised And Enlarged
- How To Start Making Your Art Your Business: 100 DIY Tips: Tamara Holland
Learn more about starting a picture frame making business ➜
My name is Mehdi Kajbaf, Co-Founder at Matboard and More ™ , the company that makes framing your art easier than you think. We brought sophistication to one of the oldest industries on earth, picture framing.
However, if you can live the life you want, have financial security for the future and the freedom to enjoy it, you are probably successful.
30. Become a sculptor
Examples of a successful sculptor:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sculptor:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Beginner's Guide To Sculpting Characters In Clay
- Starting Your Career As An Artist: A Guide For Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, And Other Visual Artists
Learn more about starting a sculptor ➜
31. Start a tech case customizing business
Examples of a successful tech case customizing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tech case customizing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Automatic Customer: Creating A Subscription Business In Any Industry: John Warrillow
- Start Your Own Business: The Only Startup Book You'll Ever Need: Jason Feifer
Learn more about starting a tech case customizing business ➜
32. Become a basket weaver
Examples of a successful basket weaver:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a basket weaver:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Country Baskets: Techniques & Projects - Paola Romanelli
- Learning Basket Weaving - Traditional And Modern Techniques And Methods
Learn more about starting a basket weaver ➜
33. Start a yarn spinning business
Examples of a successful yarn spinning business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a yarn spinning business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn: Techniques, Projects, and Recipes
- Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarn You Want
Learn more about starting a yarn spinning business ➜
34. Start a quilter business
Examples of a successful quilter business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a quilter business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Quilting Business (Home-Based Business Series)
- Your First Quilt Book (Or It Should Be!): Doak, Carol
Learn more about starting a quilter business ➜
35. Start a pattern making business
Examples of a successful pattern making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pattern making business:
- Sewing Patterns, Macrame Patterns & Other Craft Tutorials Business
- Creating A Pdf Sewing Pattern Line: Behind The Scenes Of An Indie Pattern Maker
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Pattern Making Primer: All You Need To Know About Designing, Adapting, and Customizing Sewing Patterns: Jo Barnfield
- Pattern Making: Techniques For Beginners: Francesca Sterlacci
Learn more about starting a pattern making business ➜
36. Start a bead making business
Examples of a successful bead making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bead making business:
- Things To Know Before Starting A Bead Making Business
- Get Trained And Start Your Own Beads Making Business Today
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Best Little Beading Book (Beadwork Books): Wendy Simpson Conner
- Guide To Beading With A Loom: From Start To Finish And Beyond
Learn more about starting a bead making business ➜
37. Start a fiber artistry business
Examples of a successful fiber artistry business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fiber artistry business:
- 3 Mistakes I Made When I First Started My Fiber Arts Business
- Fiber Wedding Themes, Jaimala Fiber Setup, Fiber Stages, Fiber Mandaps Manufacturer
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Artistry In Fiber, Vol. 1: Wall Art
- A Fiber Artist's Guide to Color & Design: The Basics & Beyond (Landauer) Comprehensive Handbook to Elements & Principles with 12 Workshops, Exercises, and Hundreds of Photos, Illustrations, & Diagrams
Learn more about starting a fiber artistry business ➜
38. Become a stamp maker
Examples of a successful stamp maker:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a stamp maker:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Making An Impression: Designing & Creating Artful Stamps
- Stamped Metal Jewelry: Creative Techniques And Designs For Making Custom Jewelry
Learn more about starting a stamp maker ➜
39. Start a natural dying business
Examples of a successful natural dying business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a natural dying business:
- How I Started My Business - Starting A Handmade Business
- How To Make Natural Dyes - Textiles Techniques
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Dying Is My Business (9781250036100): Kaufmann
- How to Start a Natural Hair Braiding Business From Home
Learn more about starting a natural dying business ➜

40. Start a stencil artistry business ($960K/year)
Examples of a successful stencil artistry business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a stencil artistry business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Artist's Business And Marketing Toolbox: How To Start, Run And Market A Successful Arts Or Creative Business: Neil McKenzie
- Start & Run a Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Start & Run Business Series)
Learn more about starting a stencil artistry business ➜
I’m Colin, and I started Stencil Stop in 2015. We manufacture and sell different types of stencils, including custom stencils, which are some of our best-sellers. Our custom mylar stencils are super durable and reusable and are great for quickly painting a company’s brand, text, or designs on almost any outdoor or indoor surface. Custom layered stencils have become a go-to product for people looking to create multicolored, detailed images or logos.
Today we earn around $100K per month in revenue and are continuing to grow quickly by expanding our product lines and manufacturing capabilities, as well as by solidifying our brand’s visuals and message.
41. Start a book binding business
Examples of a successful book binding business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a book binding business:
- How To Start A Bookbinding Business
- Start New Book Binding Business [Different Machines For Various Markets]
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Small Time Operator: How To Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble
- How To Start An Online Business: A Step By Step To Make Money From Your Computer Even If Your Starting From Scratch!
Learn more about starting a book binding business ➜
42. Start a candy making business
Examples of a successful candy making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a candy making business:
- How To Start A Candy Business From Home Selling Locally First Before Online
- Hard Candy Making Business।Low Investment High Profit Business Idea
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Candy Machine Business: Grow a $50 Investment Into A Million Dollar Business: Douglas Cooper
- Candle Making Business: A Book On How To Start And Run Your Own (Crafts & Hobbies)
Learn more about starting a candy making business ➜
Hey, my name is Brandon Nolte, and I am one of the cofounders of Stello. After +8 years and +$10 million in sales in the CBD space, I decided to create a new company: Stello -- stress diffusing mint that helps you get calm and clear-minded, no matter what’s getting in your way.
43. Become a scrapbooker business
Examples of a successful scrapbooker business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a scrapbooker business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Successful Scrapbooking Business: Quick and Easy Ways to Turn Your Scrapbooking Hobby into a Profitable Work from Home Scrapbooking Business
- The Scrapbooker's Guide To Business: Steligo, Kathy
Learn more about starting a scrapbooker business ➜
44. Start an ornament making business
Examples of a successful ornament making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ornament making business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start Your Own Business: The Facts Visually Explained
- Backyard Beekeeping Business Strat Up: How To Start, Run & Grow A Million Dollar Organic Honey Business From Home!
Learn more about starting an ornament making business ➜
45. Start a doll clothing designing business
Examples of a successful doll clothing designing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a doll clothing designing business:
- Doll Dress Pattern Making 101 With Robert Tonner
- Starting My Own Business (Making Stickers And Prints + Selling On Etsy)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Design Academy: 12 Layers Of Professional Doll Clothes
- Sew In Style: 22 Projects For 18” Dolls • Build Your
Learn more about starting a doll clothing designing business ➜
46. Start an e-guide selling business
Examples of a successful e-guide selling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a e-guide selling business:
- How To Create And Sell An Ebook
- How To Create And Sell An Ebook In Canva: $1400 My First Month Selling An Ebook
For further info, check out these books and products:
- A Quick Start Guide to Online Selling: How to Sell Your Product on e-bay, Amazon, i-tunes and Other Online Market Places (New Tools for Business)
- Start Your Own e-Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting an e-guide selling business ➜
47. Start a bath bombs business
Examples of a successful bath bombs business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bath bombs business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting A Bath Bomb Business: Turn Your Fun
- Diy Kids Bath Treats Business Start-Up: How To Make Money
Learn more about starting a bath bombs business ➜
Hello there! My name is Anusha Moodley, and I’m the founder of Thulisa Naturals. I started the company 5 years ago from my kitchen, using essential oils to make natural bath and body products that support one’s mental and physical well-being.
My business is self-funded, and I started it with a $5K budget. Since the business has grown, I currently make $29K in monthly revenue, with room to grow even more.
48. Start an online course creation business
Examples of a successful online course creation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online course creation business:
- The Simplest Online Business To Start Online Course Creation
- 3 Lessons About Course Creation - Start A Widely Successful Online Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start An Online Business: Create A Business Around Your Lifestyle: Emilie Pelletier
- How To Build Your Successful Online Teaching Business (Online Entrepreneurship Book 1): Vladimir Raykov
Learn more about starting an online course creation business ➜
Shaan Patel is the founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a test preparation platform that provides online SAT and ACT prep courses.
He founded the firm from his dorm room eight years ago with just $900 left over from his undergraduate scholarships.
His SAT and ACT prep classes, books, and licensed items have already brought more than $20 million in sales. In 2016, he pitched Prep Expert on ABC's "Shark Tank" and secured an investment from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban.
He spent no money on marketing during the first five years of starting Prep Expert. Despite this, the company's sales doubled yearly based on word-of-mouth marketing.
The SAT prep classes offered by Prep Expert increased the students' SAT scores by hundreds of points. As a result, parents would refer it to other parents, enabling this company to grow quickly and for free.
When he first founded Prep Expert, Patel approached the local TV station about doing a piece on SAT preparation suggestions for parents and kids. He moved from having no clients to having several when the television interview aired.
Patel attributes his entrepreneurial success to self-control and never giving up.

49. Start an e-book writing business
Examples of a successful e-book writing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a e-book writing business:
- How To Create And Sell An Ebook
- How To Write An Ebook And Make Money (How To Make Passive Income From Ebooks)
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an e-book writing business ➜
I'm Vaibhav Kishnani, an engineer but a passionate writer by profession. I established Content-Whale in 2017 when I was in my third year of engineering. Going by the maxim that quality writing is everything, Content-Whale caters to 42 different content types that form the backstory of every company’s digital presence and marketing efforts.
I started this content agency with a mere sum of Rs. 2,500. Today, we have drawn a revenue turnover of Rs. 4 Crores! In my opinion, it is not individual progress. Instead, a start-up is about connecting with the right individuals at the right time, who keep the show running ahead with their strife for perfection.
50. Start a soap making business
Examples of a successful soap making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a soap making business:
- Should You Be Starting a Soap Business in 2020?
- How to Start a Soap Making Business with Nearly Nothing ~ Webinar Replay
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Soap Making Business Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A Million Dollar Success From Home!
- Natural & Organic Liquid Soap Making Business Startup: Learn How To Make Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Sunscreen Lotion, Muscle Balm, Hand Sanitizers, Pet Shampoo & So Much More
Learn more about starting a soap making business ➜
My name Warnisha Foster I am the CEO of Kiss My Crown Essentials. I founded Kiss My Crown Essentials in March of 2020 and I started offering my products a few at a time to see how they would go over with the public. My first product was Strawberry Rose’ Champagne Soap. The idea for this soap came from looking at my life as a single mom of four I started to feel burned out. I needed something to make me feel feminine, Make me feel like a woman, Grown and sexy. This did the trick.
Our mission here a KMCE is to let mothers like myself know that we are seen, we are beautiful and we are a necessity.
51. Start a craft business
Examples of a successful craft business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a craft business:
- 5 Steps To Starting A Craft Business From Home
- How To Start An Etsy Shop (Launch A Craft Business With Your Cricut) Cricut For Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Craft Business Handbook: The Essential Guide To Making Money from Your Crafts and Handmade Products: Alison McNicol
- How To Start A Home-Based Craft Business
Learn more about starting a craft business ➜
Hi, I’m Theresa the owner of the blog DIY Lifestyle. On my blog, I share dozens of gluten-free, vegan, paleo, raw vegan and healthy recipes, fun crafts & DIYs, helpful life hacks, and travel tips. I started my blog because I was looking for a place to write down useful information to share with people all around the world but it quickly turned into something more.
52. Start an online gift shop business
Examples of a successful online gift shop business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online gift shop business:
- How To Start Online Shop Business In Bangladesh A To Z Full Guide For Beginner 2019
- How To Start An Online Store + How I Started A Business At 22
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start An Online Business: Create A Business Around Your Lifestyle: Emilie Pelletier
- The Ultimate Boutique Handbook: How to Start a Retail Business: Emily a Benson
Learn more about starting an online gift shop business ➜
I'm the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Cooking Gift Set Co., where we design and curate cooking kits that feed your culinary curiosity. From mastering Chinese soup dumplings to smoking meat on the grill, our kits teach classic techniques from all over the world.
In 2020 we did $866,000 in sales with 70% on Amazon, 26% Wholesale, and 4% e-commerce.
53. Start an enamel pins business
Examples of a successful enamel pins business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a enamel pins business:
- How To Start A Enamel Pins Business In A Week
- How To Make Enamel Pins // Start Your Own Business Or Promote Your Art
Learn more about starting an enamel pins business ➜
54. Start a furniture upcycling business
Examples of a successful furniture upcycling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a furniture upcycling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Paint Furniture: 19 Upcycled Furniture Projects Free Ebook From Decoart
- Upstyle Your Furniture: Techniques And Creative Inspiration To Style Your Home
Learn more about starting a furniture upcycling business ➜
55. Start a pottery business
Examples of a successful pottery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pottery business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Pottery Basics: Everything You Need To Know To Start Making Beautiful Ceramics
- The Potter's Studio Handbook: A Start-To-Finish Guide To Hand-Built and Wheel-Thrown Ceramics
Learn more about starting a pottery business ➜
- Joel Cherrico, at the age of 18, decided that he wanted to become a full-time potter and pursue this as a career.
- In 2010, after graduating from college with a degree in art, Joel founded Cherrico Pottery which specializes in selling cosmic-themed mugs and other pottery items.
- Joel makes beautiful ceramics by hand and sells them online for $100-$500 each.
- In just five years, he went from selling zero to 100 cups per day. Now, he has a team of four pottery studio employees who help him with creating & delivering unique handcrafted pottery items to pottery lovers all around the world.

Listen to the full podcast on scribd.com ➜
56. Start a stained glass business
Examples of a successful stained glass business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a stained glass business:
- Things To Consider Before Starting Stained Glass
- Stained Glass Selling - Tech Tip Thursday (Part 1) V216
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Basic Stained Glass Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics): Eric Ebeling
- Stained Glass: A Beginners Guide To Stunning Stained Glass Methods, Techniques & Projects
Learn more about starting a stained glass business ➜
57. Start an upholstery business
Examples of a successful upholstery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a upholstery business:
- How To Start An Upholstery Business Through The Internet - Tips
- Starting An Auto Upholstery Business In A Small Space: First Look
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an upholstery business ➜
58. Start a Dried Flowers Business
Examples of a successful Dried Flowers Business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a Dried Flowers Business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Flower Shop: A Complete Florist Business Plan
- How to Start a Flower Farm: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide: Sarah Funk
Learn more about starting a Dried Flowers Business ➜
59. Start a bronzing business
Examples of a successful bronzing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bronzing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Business - Jason Nazar
- How to Start a Business: Startup Essentials-The Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Start Your Own Business (Online Business, Small Business, Work ... (Business Startup for Newbies Book 2)
Learn more about starting a bronzing business ➜
60. Become a glass blower
Examples of a successful glass blower:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a glass blower:
- How To Become A Glassblower & Get Into Glassblowing - Glassblowing Faq By Purr
- All About Glass Blowing (Introductory Class)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Glassblower (The Glassblower Trilogy Book 1)
- Learn How To Blow Glass: Glass Blowing Techniques, Step By Step Instructions, Necessary Tools And Equipment.
Learn more about starting a glass blower ➜
61. Start a calligraphy business
Examples of a successful calligraphy business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a calligraphy business:
- How To Start A Calligraphy Business // 5 Ways To Monetize Hand Lettering // Best Calligraphy Tools
- Calligraphy Online Store (Open + Make Real Money!)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Calligrapher's Business Handbook: Pricing And Policies For Lettering Artists: Molly Suber Thorpe
- The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide: A Complete Step-By-Step Creative Workbook To Jump-Start Modern Calligraphy Skills
Learn more about starting a calligraphy business ➜
62. Start an ice sculptures classes business
Examples of a successful ice sculptures classes business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ice sculptures classes business:
- 10 Levels Of Ice Sculpture: Easy To Complex
- Disney's Frozen Ice Sculptures Making Of 5 Day's Before Opening
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Business & Start-up Ideas: A Comprehensive Guide: Step by step guide on how to go from business ideas to starting a successful business
- Growing A Business: Paul Hawken
Learn more about starting an ice sculptures classes business ➜
63. Start a handmade chocolate business
Examples of a successful handmade chocolate business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a handmade chocolate business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Craft Business Handbook: The Essential Guide To Making Money from Your Crafts and Handmade Products: Alison McNicol
- Bean-To-Bar Chocolate: America’s Craft Chocolate
Learn more about starting a handmade chocolate business ➜
64. Start an art reselling business
Examples of a successful art reselling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a art reselling business:
- How To Start An Art Business In 2020
- How To Start An Online Art Business In 2021 (Tips To Sell Your Art Online As A Teenager)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Reselling:The Art Of Flipping Art: Buying And Selling Art for Huge Profits
- Sell Online Like A Creative Genius: A Guide For Artists
Learn more about starting an art reselling business ➜
65. Become a candle manufacturer
Examples of a successful candle manufacturer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a candle manufacturer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Candle Making Business: A Book On How To Start And Run Your Own (Crafts & Hobbies)
- Art Of Candle Making Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home!: Suzanne Carpenter
Learn more about starting a candle manufacturer ➜
My name is Kevin Gillespie, and along with Garrett Le’ Tourneau, we created Wax & Wick, the 100% soy candles with wood wicks.
Some notable differentiation between Wax & Wick and traditional candles is that our branding is simple, the style of the candle will fit with any decor, and we use only 100% soy wax and Fsc-Certified wood wicks. Our impact on the environment is intentionally small.
Hey! 👋 I'm Pat Walls, the founder of Starter Story.
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