If you are looking for night time business ideas to begin your path to entrepreneurship, you are in the right place.
With starting a night time business, there are plenty of opportunities that can help you follow your dreams and build a successful career.
In this post, you will discover profitable business ideas, perfect for those who want to have a flexible job, capable of multiplying the average income, while becoming your own boss.
Check out the full list below to help you find your next idea!
Here they are:
1. Start a catering business ($240K/year)
Nestor Nidome from Crestmore, California, USA started Elegante Catering ago, a catering business.
- Revenue: $20,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 10
- Location: Crestmore, California, USA
For as long as I can remember I have always been attracted to the idea of being a business owner. I’ve tried many businesses starting with my own DJ company. I got some business cards, printed them at Staples, passed them out, and waited for the calls.
It took a bit of time, but eventually, the calls started to come in and bookings started to happen. I did that for a couple of years until one of the DJ gigs some gangsters got into it and I was almost in the middle of a gang fight. Thank GOD things calmed down, but after that, I started looking for another business!
During this same time, the whole tech bubble was growing and I wanted a part of it. I took some coding classes in college and started using HTML to code my website from scratch. I kind of borrowed a lot of ideas from Yahoo but it was going to be mainly focused on my local city. I visited some businesses and got some of them to advertise. Things seemed to be going well when the bubble burst and I was once more left to venture out and look for something else.
2. Become an online dating consultant ($62.4K/year)
Shane White from Austin, Texas, USA started The Match Artist about 3 years ago, a online dating consultant.
- Revenue: $5,200/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: Austin, Texas, USA
I have always been an entrepreneur. When I was in high school, I wanted to start my own business, so I took to one thing that I knew how to do- mow lawns.
Afterward, while I was in college, I started a mobile DJ business, which was a great way to earn some extra cash in college. After graduating from NDSU with a degree in Computer Science, I took a full-time job working as a software developer. While working as a developer, I really wanted to start a SaaS Company, which translates to “Software as a Service”, so I did just that. I created Midwest Streams - Simple Funeral Webcasting, which helps funeral directors webcast their funerals.
I ended up spending too many hours working on Midwest Streams while I was at my software developer job, so my employer fired me. (If you are reading this, I really am sorry!) This happened in February of 2014, and Midwest Streams was only making $400 a month. I decided not to go back to work and try my hardest to grow my company. I had some savings, but burnt through it pretty quick, as it’s really hard to survive with only $400 a month.
3. Start a landing page builder ($27K/year)
Alexander Isora from Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia started Unicorn Platform over 2 years ago, a landing page builder.
- Revenue: $2,250/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The most common question I’m asked is “how did you come up with the idea?”. Or the more expressive version: “are you crazy to dive into such a competitive area?!”.
That was actually an easy choice! 😁
I’m a startup folk. I launched over 15 tech projects: big and small, successful and not, profitable and fun-only. This gave me a huge experience in prototyping, designing and coding a landing page.
4. Start a phone case business ($600K/year)
Andrew Moore from Toronto, Ontario, Canada started Felony Case almost 9 years ago, a phone case business.
- Revenue: $50,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 1
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
It’s a funny origin story, because I never set out to start an iPhone case company.
I had just graduated from college and I was working as a driver delivering construction supplies. It gave me a ton of time to listen to podcasts and I was really drawn to tech and startup focused ones. I had an idea for a while to do a wishlist website where people could create and share a list of gifts they wanted. I ended up having the site built, but I didn’t know how to get people using the website.
Don’t be afraid to start! Don’t overthink it, get a product out into the world and start your journey.
5. Start a mobile app development business ($984K/year)
Tim Bornholdt from Minneapolis, MN, USA started The Jed Mahonis Group almost 9 years ago, a mobile app development business.
- Revenue: $82,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 6
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Growing up, I’ve always been into technology. I built my first website when I was in first grade, I built my first graphing calculator app when I was in sixth grade, and I used to run the internet’s largest website dedicated to Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons.
I waited in line for the iPhone the day it launched in 2007, and I was instantly hooked. I knew I had to learn how to build software for this device. Eventually, I learned how to jailbreak my device which allowed me to run custom apps on it (this being before the launch of the App Store).
Even though I had a passion for technology, I never really wanted a career in it. My dream job was to work as a technical director for live television broadcasts, and the only class that was close to that at my school was the capstone course for the Professional Journalism program. I ended up switching my major from Computer Engineering to that and abandoned any dreams of professionally writing software.
6. Start a photography business ($1.32M/year)
Kyle Nelson from Chico, California, USA started Results Imagery over 3 years ago, a photography business.
- 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.
7. Start a tutoring business ($1.2M/year)
Adam Shlomi from Miami, FL, USA started SoFlo SAT Tutoring almost 2 years ago, a tutoring business.
- Revenue: $100,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 2
- Location: Miami, FL, USA
I come from an entrepreneurial family. My father works for himself and my maternal grandfather started a clothing factory. Working for myself has always been encouraged by my family, but before I could get started, I needed to learn a skill. At Georgetown, I study international politics and business. Most students with these backgrounds go on to work at prestigious firms like J.P. Morgan. I really didn’t know what kind of business I could start, and frankly, planned to work as a (boring) data analyst after graduation.
If you have an idea but don’t have the knowledge to execute, use that idea as motivation and go learn how to turn your vision into reality.
Tutoring first came to mind because I had spent significant time working for other tutoring companies and cutting my teeth/learning how the industry works during my teen years. I first started tutoring when I was 15. I was hired by College Experts, a local test prep center in Davie, Florida. My first student was three years older than me, and I spent our first session teaching him how to use his calculator rather than trying to explain any complicated formulas. Being a student myself, I was able to bring a student’s perspective to tutoring. I worked for College Experts until my senior year of high school when I began tutoring on my own and finding clients on Craigslist.
8. Start a music school ($24K/year)
Meenakshi S from Chennai started Art Splash Academy of Fine Arts over 5 years ago, a music school.
- Revenue: $2,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 12
- Location: Chennai
My paternal grandfather was my mentor in Indian music. He taught me Carnatic vocals when I was 4 years old. He was my inspiration. My maternal grandfather was a businessman who ran hotels, lodges, oil and rice mills, spares shops, etc. He too was my inspiration. My mom will always be an inspiration to me as she taught me righteousness and virtues.
Also, my school provided great exposure to dance and vocal, both being my passion. I had participated in various cultural competitions and events during school and got recognized and awarded by our Chief Minister and Governor at that time. I even performed in the International sports festival inauguration dance that happened in India during my grade 12. The thrill was the music was composed by our Oscar awardee AR Rahman, India's pride. I used to be actively participating in Lions club events, competitions, and Bookfair every year.
To start any business we need to have the investment and I definitely wanted to save for that big day. It took me years and I decided after my younger kid was born. I wanted to balance my work and family life better, without compromising both and also keep them growing.
9. Become a proofreader ($24K/year)
Lenny Bron from New York, New York, USA started The Blog Proofreader over 4 years ago, a proofreader.
- Revenue: $2,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: New York, New York, USA
This business idea was born in 2016, but the journey really began in 2014.
After working for a company for 8 years, I hadn’t really gotten far financially and felt stuck. I decided to find a job with better financial prospects and the possibility of advancement. After 6 months of searching, I was hired at a new employer and managed to double my salary in one fell swoop!
Just start! That little voice inside your head giving you doubts will always be there. Push through that voice and keep going until you reach a point where you’re lost.
10. Start a freelance writing business ($960K/year)
David Tile from Toronto, Ontario, Canada started Article-Writing Co almost 10 years ago, a freelance writing business.
- Revenue: $80,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 12
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
In 2011, coming out of college, I miserably tried to start a penny auction website. I studied Political Science at University, which had absolutely no bearing on this idea. I knew I wanted to do something entrepreneurial and was consumed by this auction model. I had my own specific mechanics that I thought would make the game a lot more fair for the average consumer. But alas, 6-8 months later, after burning through thousands of dollars trying to get the technology right, I was absolutely nowhere.
I was resigned to not give up, but the mechanics of the auction are critical to the smooth operation of the website and if you can’t get it right you don’t have a business. So I decided to start taking on some freelance writing work, just to get some cash in.
One thing led to another and I started getting some bigger clients with bigger asks. Eventually, I snowballed hiring some writers and copy editors. Turning this thing into a full-time business operation.
11. Start a pet care business ($96K/year)
Benny DiFranco from Cleveland & Columbus, OH started Hands N Paws over 2 years ago, a pet care business.
- Revenue: $8,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 5
- Location: Cleveland & Columbus, OH
In 2017, I started my business by accident… quite literally! I was in my second year at Capital University (Columbus, Ohio) and was looking to get a part-time job. One day in my spring semester, I found myself looking up “babysitting jobs in Columbus, OH”. In my short search, I came across “dog sitting jobs available - sign up now!” Curiously, I hadn’t known that dog sitting was “a thing” or rather, that there were professional dog-sitting companies out there that employed people. I signed up as a pet sitter on Rover.com that same day and in a matter of 10 months, found myself a technician suffering from an entrepreneurial seizure.
Continue creating and documenting so that the business owner can pointedly begin to remove him/herself from being so directly involved. Herein lies the definition of what it means to be a true entrepreneur.
This is a phrase coined by one of my biggest inspirations in business, Michael Gerber- author of the E-Myth series. More to come on him later!
12. Start a blogging business ($60K/year)
Chhavi Agarwal from New Delhi, Delhi, India started Mrs Daaku Studio over 2 years ago, a blogging business.
- 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.
13. Become a youtube personality
Examples of a successful youtube personality:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a youtube personality:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Become A Youtube Superstar: Quick Start Guide
- How To Start A Youtube Channel For Fun & Profit
14. Start a fast food drive-thru business
Examples of a successful fast food drive-thru business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fast food drive-thru business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Fast Start Right: 12 Strategies To Maximize Your Business From The Start
- Start Fast!: How To Accelerate Your Software / Internet / Mobile Venture
15. 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:
16. Start a child care business
Examples of a successful child care business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a child care business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
17. Start a party entertainer business
Examples of a successful party entertainer business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a party entertainer business:
- Life As A Princess Party Entertainer - Getting Started
- Run A Profitable Party Entertainment Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
18. Become a computer refurbisher ($360K/year)
Examples of a successful computer refurbisher:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a computer refurbisher:
19. Start a social media management business
Examples of a successful social media management business:
20. Start an uber driver business
Examples of a successful uber driver business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a uber driver business:
- How To Make $100,000 A Year With Uber Driver Business (2019)
- Uber Cab Business-How To Start Business With Uber How To Attach Your Car& Earn Above Lakh Each Month
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Everybody Loves Uber: The Untold Story Of How Uber Operates
- The Rideshare Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Driving For Uber, Lyft, And Other Ridesharing Companies
21. Start a handyman business
Examples of a successful handyman business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a handyman business:
- How To Start a Profitable Handyman Business
- How To Start A Successful Handyman Business | Everything You Need To Know
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Home-Based Handyman Business: *Turn Your Skills Into Cash *Schedule Your Jobs *Build Word-Of-Mouth Referrals *Manage Insurance Issues ... Smart And Safe (Home-Based Business Series)
- Handyman's Handbook: The Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Business
22. Start a virtual assistant business ($12K/year)
Examples of a successful virtual assistant business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a virtual assistant business:
- The Ultimate Guide Starting A Virtual Assistant Business
- How To Become A Virtual Assistant In 2 Weeks!
For further info, check out these books and products:
23. Start a podcasting business ($204K/year)
Examples of a successful podcasting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a podcasting business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Podcast: Learn How To Stop Babbling & Start Podcasting Like A Pro
- Podcast Launch: How to Create & Launch Your Podcast: Plus FreePodcastCourse.com!
24. Start a virtual call center business
Examples of a successful virtual call center business:
25. Start an in-home senior care business
Examples of a successful in-home senior care business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a in-home senior care business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Home Care How To: The Guide To Starting Your Senior In Home Care Business
- How To Start A Home-Based Senior Care Business
26. Become a mobile DJ
Examples of a successful mobile DJ:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mobile DJ:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Mobile Dj Handbook: How To Start & Run A Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service
- How To Start A Dj Business
27. Start a graphic designing business
Examples of a successful graphic designing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a graphic designing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
28. Start an interior design consulting business
Examples of a successful interior design consulting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a interior design consulting business:
- How To Start An Interior Design Business - 5 Things You Need To Guarantee Success
- How To Run An Interior Design Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Rearrange It! How To Start A Profitable Interior Redesign Business Or How To Generate Wealth And Financial Freedom With A One-Day Decorating Business
- How To Start An Interior Design Business: Starting An Interior Design Business
29. Become a property manager
Examples of a successful property manager:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a property manager:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Property Management Business
- Rental Property Management How To Start A Property Management Business: Commercial Property Management & Residential Property Management
30. Become a wedding photographer
Examples of a successful wedding photographer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a wedding photographer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
31. Become a voiceover artist
Examples of a successful voiceover artist:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a voiceover artist:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start And Build A Six Figure Voice Over Business
- How To Be A Voice Over Actor - Kindle Edition By Smithee
32. Start an affiliate marketing business
Examples of a successful affiliate marketing business:
33. Start a website consulting business
Examples of a successful website consulting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a website consulting business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start And Run A Successful Consulting Business
- Start Your Own Consulting Business: Your Step-By-Step
34. Start a tax preparation business
Examples of a successful tax preparation business:
35. Become a domain reseller
Examples of a successful domain reseller:
For further info, check out these books and products:
36. Start a vine, instagram or snapchat marketing business
Examples of a successful vine, instagram or snapchat marketing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a vine, instagram or snapchat marketing business:
- 10 Ways To Market Without Facebook Or Instagram
- Latest Snapchat Ads Course October 2020 L Beginners To Advanced Snapchat Marketing
For further info, check out these books and products:
37. Start a car rental business
Examples of a successful car rental business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a car rental business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
38. Start an esty shop owning business
Examples of a successful esty shop owning business:
39. Start an amazon reseller business
Examples of a successful amazon reseller business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Make Money With Amazon - How To Make $1, 000 Per Day On
- Affiliate Marketing 2020: How To Start A - Amazon.Com
40. Start a data analysis business
Examples of a successful data analysis business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a data analysis business:
- How A Small Business Can Use Data Analytics To Drive Revenue And Maximize Profits
- How It Works: The Business Of Data
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Data Analytics For Beginners: Basic Guide To Master Data Analytics
- Microsoft Excel 2010 Data Analysis And Business Modeling
41. Start a pop up business
Examples of a successful pop up business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pop up business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Soap Making Business Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A
- Start Off In Pop-Topping (Chilton's Basic Craft Series
42. Start a copywriting business
Examples of a successful copywriting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a copywriting business:
- How To Become A Freelance Copywriter & Get Your First Client
- The #1 Way To Start Your Copywriting Career
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start And Run A Copywriting Business
- How To Launch A Freelance Copywriting Business: Creative Writing For A Living
43. 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
- How To Build Your Successful Online Teaching Business ...
44. Start a tour guide business
Examples of a successful tour guide business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tour guide business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
45. Start an electronics repairing service
Examples of a successful electronics repairing service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a electronics repairing service:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Troubleshooting And Repairing Major Appliances: Kleinert
- How To Diagnose And Fix Everything Electronic, Second
46. Become a ghost blogger
Examples of a successful ghost blogger:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ghost blogger:
For further info, check out these books and products:
47. Become a yoga instructor
Examples of a successful yoga instructor:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a yoga instructor:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations And Techniques
- How To Run A Successful Yoga Business And Not Go Broke: Lessons From A Yoga Teacher, Entrepreneur & Modern Hippie
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49. Become an airbnb host
Examples of a successful airbnb host:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a airbnb host:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Airbnb: Beginner's Guide To Hosting: How To Set Up And Run Your Own Airbnb Business
- Every Airbnb Host's Tax Guide
50. Start an art collectible business
Examples of a successful art collectible business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a art collectible business:
- How To Start An Art Business In 2020
- How I Started My Art Business At 16 (Pricing Art & Commissions)

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