40 Business Ideas You Can Start This Rainy Season
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If you are looking for rainy season based business ideas to begin your path to entrepreneurship, you are in the right place.
With starting a rainy season 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 brewery ($1.44M/year)
Diego Benitez from Los Angeles, California, USA started Progress Brewing over 7 years ago, a brewery.
- Revenue: $120,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 5
- Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
I graduated with a PhD in chemistry in 2005 and after working in academia for a few years as a nanotechnology researcher, I joined a small angel venture investment firm as a technology analyst.
One option was to get a regular job, or… we could start a brewery.
I participated in the founding of a few angel-backed companies and as the venture fund dried up, I joined one of the portfolio companies as Chief Technology Officer. The company, Amicrobe, Inc. is focused on developing biomaterials to address antibiotic resistance.
2. Start a meal prep delivery business ($720K/year)
TJ Clark from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA started Healthy Chew almost 5 years ago, a meal prep delivery business.
- Revenue: $60,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 7
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
My name is TJ. I am currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and 50% owner. I was originally hired to help my business partner Peter wash dishes and make breakfast. Peter had been meal prepping for about 1 year before he brought me on board. When I was hired, I saw that he was a fantastic chef, handled sales, and was able to grow without efficiency.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That one Facebook video doubled our client base overnight.
I filled in the gaps and taught him how to properly scale the company, hire more employees, and both structure and organize it into a self-sustaining business. I lacked the sales and cooking experience he had. So we were very yin and yang.
3. Start a moving company ($1.38M/year)
Max Maher from Chandler, Arizona, USA started Skinny Wimp Moving over 5 years ago, a moving company.
- Revenue: $115,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 40
- Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA
I didn’t exactly come up with the initial idea for this company because this is a franchise which means for me that I license out the name “Skinny Wimp Moving”. However, because it was the first franchise location I was able to be in a prime decision-making seat and guinea pig for all ideas enabling me to test out theories on marketing and customer service which have no become standard across the brand.
Put yourself out there and ask for their business. Sure be conscious that you may get rejected but don’t be afraid to ask more than once. It won’t work every time but it will work 100% more than not trying at all.
We realized people simply don’t want a moving company that sucks. So we asked ourselves what can we do to make the stressful experience of moving suck a little less and the answers we came up with and stuck to were very common sense:
4. Start a food truck ($18M/year)
Jeffrey Mora from Los Angeles, California, USA started Food Fleet about 9 years ago, a food truck.
- Revenue: $1,500,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 6
- Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
We started the food truck business in 2012.
We kept finding it very difficult to find locations to operate. We had a booker that we used to find our locations but fell short and we let her go. I took over our booking and found that most people did not want to book just one truck, not only that they were upset that most of the time the trucks didn’t show up or were late.
We learned the real need was not only helping the trucks but providing a turnkey service for the corporations. This was a game-changer for us, we were really struggling financially.
5. Start a waste management business ($492K/year)
Dustin from Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA started SOCO Waste over 4 years ago, a waste management business.
- Revenue: $41,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
I came to the realization that I had a problem with staying at a job for more than 6 months. I would come in to work every day, learn the job, and about 6 months later I would be sitting there bored and wondering why they didn’t do things a certain way to make the business more efficient.
I tried working everywhere from door to door sales, fast food, shipping companies and at one point I was even an O.T.R. truck driver!
Eventually, I would find another job and move on because being inefficient wasn’t me!
6. Start an umbrella brand ($36K/year)
Jim Rowland from Kissimmee started JDK & Associates, LLC over 14 years ago, a umbrella brand.
- Revenue: $3,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 1
- Location: Kissimmee
In the spring of 2006, my 16-year-old son Michael and I learned about “eCommerce” (called online marketing at the time) at a half-day seminar in a local hotel where they served us a free breakfast. Pretty sure Michael came for breakfast, but that seminar (and breakfast) opened our eyes to the potential of being in business for ourselves and provided a path to accomplish it.
On July 31 of that same year, JDK & Associates, LLC was formed.
“J” = Jim (me!)
“D” = Diann (my wife)
“K” = Kids (Michael, Lena, Shelly, Brandon)
“Associates” = Our partners and clients (you!!)
7. Start a yoga tutoring business
Examples of a successful yoga tutoring business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a yoga tutoring business:
- How To Find Students For Online Tutoring: Strategies That Work From Real Tutors
- How To Sell Educational Videos Online
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Tutoring Business (Home-Based Business Series)
- How To Start A Tutoring Business: A Guide To
Learn more about starting a yoga tutoring business ➜
8. Start a drug delivery business
Examples of a successful drug delivery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drug delivery business:
- How To Start A Pharmacy Delivery Service
- Developing And Delivering Pharmaceutical Products: Four Hot Tips For Start-Ups
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a drug delivery business ➜
9. Start a fish hatchery business
Examples of a successful fish hatchery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fish hatchery business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Fish Market Plus Business Plan
- How To Start A Fish Farming Business: Lewis & Renn, Lewis
Learn more about starting a fish hatchery business ➜
10. Start a bread making business
Examples of a successful bread making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bread making business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Bakery Business
- Baking For Profit: Starting A Small Bakery: Bathie, George
Learn more about starting a bread making business ➜
11. Start a beauty parlour business
Examples of a successful beauty parlour business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Beauty Entrepreneurs: An Insiders' Guide On How To Start A Beauty Business, Survive It And Succeed In It
- A Complete Hair Salon Business Plan: A Key
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12. Start a massage parlour business
Examples of a successful massage parlour business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a massage parlour business:
- Owner Speaks Out After Massage Parlor Raided
- Massage Parlor Customers Mistake Woman's Home For Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a massage parlour business ➜
13. Start a plumbing business
Examples of a successful plumbing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a plumbing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting a Business All-In-One For Dummies
- Profitable Plumbing: How To Make The Most Money In The Plumbing And Heating Trade
Learn more about starting a plumbing business ➜
14. Start a vegan vending machine
Examples of a successful vegan vending machine:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a vegan vending machine:
- Entrepreneur Has Created Britain's First Vegan Vending Machine
- This Zero Waste Vending Machine Should Be Everywhere
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a vegan vending machine ➜
15. Start a landscaping business ($13.2M/year)
Examples of a successful landscaping business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a landscaping business:
- How to Start a Landscaping Business RIGHT NOW with NO Startup Money
- How To GROW A Landscaping Business | How To Start Landscaping
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start & Run a Landscaping Business (Start & Run Business Series)
- Start Your Own Lawn Care or Landscaping Business
Learn more about starting a landscaping business ➜
And for some real world inspiration, give Terry Morrill's story on creating Pacific Outdoor Living a read:
I'm Terry Morrill, the owner of Pacific Outdoor Living, Pacific Pavingstone, and creator of the AIMM System. At Pacific Outdoor Living, our main product that we sell is a complete landscape design-build project to high-end residential customers. We refer to our primary customer base as the "mass affluent". I run Pacific Outdoor living and its sister company, Pacific Pavingstone, with my two sons, Trent and Chad Morrill.
Our office, located in Sun Valley, has a staff of over 80 employees. Within the staff, we have specialized crews in demolition, landscaping, pavers, and pools. These specialized crews are experts in their field and have been trained with the highest certifications in each division.
This year, we will end up grossing around 16 million in gross sales, which is a significant increase from the years prior.
16. Start a breakfast shop business
Examples of a successful breakfast shop business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a breakfast shop business:
- How To Open A Breakfast Restaurant - Starting Online From Home
- Best Morning Breakfast To Start The Day
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Bakery Business: The Complete Guide To Opening And Operating A Successful Bakery
- Coffee Shop Business Smart Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A Trendy Coffee House On A Budget
Learn more about starting a breakfast shop business ➜
17. Start a liquor delivery business
Examples of a successful liquor delivery business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a liquor delivery business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a liquor delivery business ➜
18. Start a horticulture crop farming business
Examples of a successful horticulture crop farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a horticulture crop farming business:
- How to Start a Farm From Scratch (Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables for Profit)
- The One Thing I Wish Everyone Knew Before Starting A Farm Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer
- Making Your Small Farm Profitable: Apply 25 Guiding
Learn more about starting a horticulture crop farming business ➜
19. Start a corn maze farrming business
Examples of a successful corn maze farrming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a corn maze farrming business:
- How Corn Mazes Saved One Family’s Farming Business
- A Corn Maze Helps A New York Farm Increase Its Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Euro Farm Simulator: Corn: Appstore For Android
- The Good Book Of Southern Baking: A Revival Of Biscuits
Learn more about starting a corn maze farrming business ➜
20. Start a daycare
Examples of a successful daycare:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a daycare:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a daycare ➜
21. Start a snail farming business
Examples of a successful snail farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a snail farming business:
- Snail Farming Business: Start With 100 Snails, Earn Millions In 2 Years (Interview With Mr. Edet)
- Snail Farming Business - Tutorial For Beginners
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Easy Step On How To Start Snail Farming: Steven, Justin
- Step By Step Guide On Successful Snail Farming: Adefarakan
Learn more about starting a snail farming business ➜
22. Start a raincoats sales business
Examples of a successful raincoats sales business:
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23. Start a rubber shoes and sandals sales business
Examples of a successful rubber shoes and sandals sales business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a rubber shoes and sandals sales business ➜
24. Start a courier service business
Examples of a successful courier service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a courier service business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Grocery Delivery And Errand Service From Home
- Starting Your Own Business: Become An Entrepreneur!
Learn more about starting a courier service business ➜
25. Start a candle making business
Examples of a successful candle making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a candle making business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Candle Making Business: A Book On How To Start And Run Your Own
- Art Of Candle Making Business Startup
Learn more about starting a candle making business ➜
26. Start a cleaning business ($1.05M/year)
Examples of a successful cleaning business:
- Egypt Business Directory
- Professional Commercial Cleaning Service
- The Cleaning Authority Franchising
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cleaning business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a cleaning business ➜
And for some real world inspiration, give Neel Parekh's story on creating MaidThis Franchise a read:
Hey! My name is Neel Parekh and I am the Founder and CEO of MaidThis® & MaidThis® Franchise, a cleaning franchise that helps residential homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleanings.
We’ve been able to grow rapidly compared to many other local cleaning companies because of a few main factors:
- We made our niche focus on cleaning Airbnbs and vacation rentals, in addition to regular home cleaning, which is a rapidly growing industry. We became the first cleaning franchise specializing in vacation rental cleaning.
- Local businesses are often pretty old school and typically aren’t the best with marketing, especially digital marketing. We’re bringing new-age marketing tactics to this old-school industry.
- Remote work: we’ve been able to stay extra nimble and lean with having a global workforce. This was initially done out of necessity so I could travel, but quickly became a huge competitive advantage. Our office team works across 8 different countries.
27. 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:
- How To Start A Home-Based Car Detailing Business
- Start Your Own Car Rental Business With Just One Car
Learn more about starting a car rental business ➜
28. Start a laundromat
Examples of a successful laundromat:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a laundromat:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a laundromat ➜
29. Start a bakery
Examples of a successful bakery:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bakery:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a bakery ➜
30. Start a car wash
Examples of a successful car wash:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a car wash:
- How To Start And Fund A High End Car Wash - Ask Evan
- How To Start Your Own Car Wash Business At Home!
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a car wash ➜
31. 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
Learn more about starting a fast food drive-thru business ➜
32. Start a certified seed dealing business
Examples of a successful certified seed dealing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a certified seed dealing business:
- Make Money Selling Seeds On A Small Scale
- Are Online Cannabis Seeds Legal? Where To Get Cannabis Seeds Online.
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Tiny Seed: Carle, Eric, Carle, Eric: 9780689842443
- Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets Of Companion Planting For
Learn more about starting a certified seed dealing business ➜
33. Start a paper recycling business
Examples of a successful paper recycling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a paper recycling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start A Recycling Business Ebook: Peyton, John
- How To Start A Small Aluminum Can Recycling Business: Make Money Selling Aluminum Cans
34. Start an arcade game parlor business
Examples of a successful arcade game parlor business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a arcade game parlor business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an arcade game parlor business ➜
35. Start a mushroom farming business
Examples of a successful mushroom farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mushroom farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting A Mushroom Growing Business On A
- Mushroom Cultivation: An Illustrated Guide To Growing Your
Learn more about starting a mushroom farming business ➜
36. Start a rainwater harvesting business
Examples of a successful rainwater harvesting business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a rainwater harvesting business ➜
37. Start a grocery store
Examples of a successful grocery store:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a grocery store:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Grocery Delivery And Errand Service From Home
- Gourmet To Go: A Guide To Opening And Operating A Specialty Food Store
Learn more about starting a grocery store ➜
38. Start an organic fertilizer production business
Examples of a successful organic fertilizer production business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a organic fertilizer production business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an organic fertilizer production business ➜
39. Start a pest control business
Examples of a successful pest control business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pest control business:
- Starting your own pest control business with Jake Goodwin (Episode 5)
- How to Start an Exterminator Pest Control Business | Including Free Business Plan Template
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Book on Pest Control: How to Start a Pest Control Business
- How to Start & Manage a Pest Control Service Business: A Practical Way to Start Your Own Business
Learn more about starting a pest control business ➜
40. Start a coffee shop ($89.4K/year)
Examples of a successful coffee shop:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a coffee shop:
- Starting A Coffee Shop Business: Part One (Planning)
- $100k Invested To Start A Coffee Shop (Did It Work?)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Coffee Shop Business Smart Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A Trendy Coffee House On A Budget
- The Daily Grind: How To Open & Run A Coffee Shop That Makes Money
Learn more about starting a coffee shop ➜
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