5 Businesses you can start in Kenya for a low cost
Are you in search of a new way to make cash? Below are 5 businesses that you can start in Kenya with very little to no money. All you need is motivation, a willingness to work hard and a strong desire to be successful.
1. Insurance Consulting:
One of the largest sectors in the Kenyan economy is the insurance space. In fact, the highest paying jobs in Kenya are in the insurance industry. Despite the obvious maturity of this field, there are still a tremendous amount of opportunities. One can set up a direct-to-consumer consulting business. All you need is a computer, phone and the guts to go from shop to shop soliciting business from small business owners.
2. Motivational Speaking / Coaching
From large corporations to small business owners, occasionally companies hold team-building corporate events and often invite experts in various fields to come talk to to their employees. You can study up on various topics such as sales, public speaking, customer service and become an expert. Then what you want to do is create a marketing package ( Business cards, fliers, etc.)
Send these out to various companies and let them know you are available to speak at their events on various topics. Ask these companies to provide you with their events schedule and follow up with them. You can make a pretty good living by staying up-to-date on industry topics and charging a fee to speak at corporate events.
3. Tow truck service
Although due to Kenya's highly regulated commercial licensing apparatus, obtaining a tow truck license can be frustration, but keep in mind that this means not a whole lot of people are in this business. If you can jump through the various hoops and get your license to operate a tow truck service to the masses, you will have positioned yourself to make a boatload of money.
4. Social media Marketing consultant
Duties of a social media marketing consultant include designing social media pages for clients, structuring digital media marketing campaigns, and maintaining a positive social media presence for your clients. The good news is that most of these functions can be outsourced to partners in India, Pakistan and what you will focus on is acquiring companies to which you can offer your services and maintaining this relationship. The truth is most small to medium-sized companies are still adjusting to the arrival of social media as a viable form of communication and this is the best time to take advantage of this opportunity.
5. House Cleaning
Busy people will have a need for cleaning services as long as dirt and grime exist. In many homes and apartments, people want to enjoy the luxury of not having to scrub floors and dust furniture.
Note: With each new customer, find out exactly what they need and expect from you. Catering to the wishes of your clients is as important as a good cleaning job and will earn you loyal and returning customers.