How to open food delivery from scratch and promote it. Let's Feed Everyone: How to Start a Profitable Food Delivery Business

Our choice fell on this business for the following reasons: firstly, now the owners of cafes-restaurants on the “wave of inflation” shamelessly raise food prices. At the same time, dishes prepared "on the conveyor" are not as tasty as homemade ones. Therefore, office lunches, which are usually cheaper, are popular.

Secondly, in connection with the financial crisis, massive layoffs began. The "weak link" of society - women and pensioners - was the first to suffer. Just for this category, the home cooking business is most suitable: here, any housewife will not feel like a “teapot” - after all, she has many years of cooking experience for her family. We hope that our experiment on introducing into the "tasty business" will help you professionally organize the delivery of lunches to offices and earn good money on it.

HOME COOKING FROM A TO Z

SEARCH FOR CUSTOMERS

First, I called several metropolitan firms on the principle “not far from home”, it turned out that the employees of one of the firms eat in a cafe, and the other one already has a hired chef who cooks at home and brings everything that the employees order to the firm. I got into a conversation with the manager and found out that it is hardly possible to find such a job over the phone, it is better to go personally to future customers, right in the office.

Security without prior agreement often did not let them through, but, having heard the cherished “I'm talking about dinners for your company,” she noticeably became kinder. The first attempt failed - I forgot to remove the manicure, and this alerted the administrator: they say, with such nails you will cook for us. Realizing the mistakes, trying on the image of a home cook for myself - I gathered my hair, took off my jewelry, removed my manicure - I repeated the search at another company. It turned out, but the interview process itself!

BROWSE

The interview with the applicant was entrusted to the manager and the secretary of the director, so the interview itself dragged on, the girl was interested in why I want to cook and where I used to work. And the manager focused on my professional skills - how long have I been cooking, what kind of kitchen, where do I buy groceries, when I had a medical examination. Asked, estimated about an hour. They agreed that they needed to inspect the conditions of storage and preparation - that is, they wanted to see my native cuisine, I had to invite them. "Cramped, but clean" - the verdict is positive.

Very young people are not hired for such work - they do not trust, but those who are over 70 are most often refused: at this age it is already difficult to cope with such a load. The most promising age for " delicious work» - from 35 to 60 years. If in the documentary arsenal, in addition to the passport, the identification code, there is an unexpired sanitary book - it's already good. They took me, with a trial period - a week! I did not leave any documents and did not sign anything. Agreed so - payment in cash after the fact.

WHERE TO BUY CHEAP PRODUCTS

Prices in supermarkets and in stationary food markets are not much different. It turns out that home cooks are purchased once a week and at different prices. Where is this paradise?

In the fish pavilion, I bought two carcasses of fresh-frozen pink salmon and asked the saleswoman from which warehouse she receives products, they say, my husband is spoiled, he eats fish only from certain manufacturers. The girl named both the status of the supplier and the address. About 15 minutes of work on the phone (by 09 I asked for a frozen fish warehouse, some contacts can be found directly on the Internet through a search engine), and I contacted the warehouse, introducing myself as a small wholesale buyer-seller. Large wholesale starts from 70-100 boxes of fish, small - from 1-5 (depending on the liking and mood of the storekeeper). Each box contains 10 kg of filleted carcasses and the price is below the market.

With vegetables, the profit is much cooler, and there is no need to invent stories, it is enough to carefully go around several markets from 8.30 to 12.00 on weekdays.

Cheap chicken is bought in bulk directly at the poultry plant (through a search engine on the Internet you will find their coordinates). As for pork and beef, you can buy it in bulk through intermediaries: when meat is brought to the market (at 5-6 in the morning), go to the meat pavilion, and you can get to know each other there. Wholesale involves buying carcasses (which require special freezers for storage), so it's easier to buy 10kg from the market.

Wholesale warehouses of disposable tableware are about the same.

KITCHEN IN SECTION

An ordinary refrigerator turned out to be too small for so many products. Neighbors came to the rescue, they have a huge family refrigerator and spacious freezers. I thawed fish and meat “dry” (without water, so the taste and quality of meat is preserved) for about 4 hours. While one is defrosting, the other can be cooked. I started with roast chicken with prunes. I fried the chicken pieces in the chicken, prepared a dressing from onions with carrots, combined, seasoned with salt, pepper, spices, and added prunes and garlic at the end. With cutting the carcass and slicing vegetables, cooking took about 1.5 hours. The clock showed the beginning of the first night, when the fish finally thawed.

I had to tinker with pink salmon - whatever one may say, but women do not like to clean fish, and they do not know how. I cleaned, cut each piece so that it was 100 gr. Then I boiled it on a tiny fire (the fish was languishing). Portioned pieces laid out in a separate dish, and the broth was filtered through a sieve and combined with gelatin. Finished pouring the fish by 02.00 at night. Steaming portions cooled on the table and significantly reduced the working area. With baked fish, the process is simpler, but longer. I put pickled onions, mayonnaise, grated cheese and olives on the fish, and then I just controlled the process. A small fire cannot be increased - the fish releases juice along with onions and is simply stewed. If you speed up cooking, the liquid will evaporate quickly, and the fish will turn out dry and tasteless. The first part of the experiment ended around 04:00 am.

The menu for the ordered buffet was half cooked at night, and I continued the salad theme from 9.00 in the morning, and starting at 10.00, I started packing the products. final chord- peeling 4 kilograms of potatoes for mashed potatoes, which I cooked just before leaving. In total, it took me about 10 hours to prepare all the dishes. If you add the time spent on the purchase, then everything about everything took me a day.

I packed all the cooked food in disposable containers, took large grocery boxes from the supermarket and put portions in them. As a result, it turned out - three large packages and two small ones - one with a pot of hot mashed potatoes, the second with distributing utensils and bread.

The dinner itself went, as they say, with a bang: there was enough food, and they liked it, although one girl was especially interested in how fresh the salads were and looked at the jellied fish with curiosity. An unexpected minus was the absence of two people - they got sick, so I took their portions home. In general, the impression of the experiment is mixed - on the one hand, satisfied, well-fed people and a good income, and on the other, the fuss with the purchase and the long cooking process. To be honest, such a job is not for everyone, even if you really love the culinary craft, you need something more - probably some kind of inner craving to feed people.

LUNCH FOR 25 PEOPLE

1. Fish baked with cheese - 200 g serving (2 kg of pangasius fillet, 50 g of vegetable-olive oil, onion, 0.5 kg of egg mayonnaise, 1 kg of hard cheese, olives), 12 servings.

2. Jellied fish - 350 g portion (2 kg pink salmon in carcasses, onion, carrot, gelatin, seasonings, lemon, herbs), 13 servings

3. Mashed potatoes (4 kg of potatoes, a pack of butter, eggs, milk), 25 portions

4. Vegetable salad - 200 g serving (0.5 kg of tomatoes, 0.5 kg of pepper, 0.5 kg of cucumbers, 0.5 cabbage, herbs, 0.5 kg of mayonnaise), 13 servings

5. Cucumber salad - 150 g serving (2 kg pickled cucumbers, pickled onions, pickled peas, olives), 12 servings

6. Roast chicken with prunes - 250 g serving (2 kg of chicken, carrots, onions, garlic, mayonnaise, seasonings, herbs, prunes, vegetable oil), 10 servings

Total purchase costs: about 900 rubles.

Taxi: 150 rubles

TOTAL COSTS: 1050 rubles

The cost of one serving: 200 rubles X 25 people = cash desk - 5000 rubles

Net profit per day: income minus expenses: 4000r

Net profit for 4 days, taking into account 2 large customers: 32,000 rubles

Good afternoon. My name is Ekaterina Taranova. I was born and raised in a village called Gurzuf. I would like to tell you about my work, which I love very much. I have own business associated with the sale of prepared food - home cooking. I started doing this because I love to cook, I must have salads, first courses, hot dishes, and desserts on my table.

The guests who come to us quite often always praised my dishes and said that I cook very tasty. Then the idea came to me that I could cook my own food and sell it to the people of our village. After all, many people are at work from morning to evening, they simply have no time to cook. And then you can go home from work, buy ready-made cutlets or “chops”, come home, warm them up and serve them on the table. Moreover, the food will be very different from the store, because everything will be cooked with your own hands from fresh and natural ingredients.

How to open a cafe with home cooking in a small town - my experience

Very soon it will be 2 years since I opened my "shop". My mini-enterprise is called easily and simply - "Cooking at home." But it's not really a store anymore. In the room, I set up several tables, and now people can eat directly without leaving the cash register. In general, a store, but there are two small tables, that is, you can eat right in the room. I have a microwave and disposable tableware, that is, if the client wishes, the food is heated and served to the buyer. And the room is located on the first floor of a five-story residential building. It is small, only 15 squares. Although it is difficult to call it a cafe, I do not aspire to this goal. The main thing is that people like my food.

I will probably never forget my first customer. It was my neighbor from the first floor. She arrived a few minutes after opening. Bought a lot of stuff. Then she came with gratitude, said that all her loved ones ate on both cheeks.

Now in my home cooking store you can choose a lot delicious meals, starting from various salads, ending with cakes. But at the very beginning, the assortment was minimal. I remember that at the opening of the store I had Kiev cutlets, chops with pineapple, fried chicken, steam fish and something else.

Everything that is sold in my shop I cook myself. True, if there is absolutely no strength left, then I ask my mother to help me. I take all the recipes, so to speak, out of my head. Just a lot of experience already accumulated. Sometimes, of course, I look on the Internet when I cook something complicated. For example, recently I was preparing tiramisu for sale, so I looked at the recipe on one site.

In order for the work not to stand still, it is necessary to purchase a lot of products. It is good that the purchase of products is completely on the husband. He lost his job, and I got him a job. There really are a lot of products to buy. But we are not chasing those that have lost their expiration dates in order to save money. The main success of my business lies in the fact that I cook only from good and fresh products.

But still there are difficulties in my business. I remember there was a moment when there was practically no buyer. And food cannot be stored for a long time. Here salads, for example, can be stored for a maximum of two days and that's it. And thus, much that was lost. Of course, they themselves ate, but some part had to be thrown away anyway. Make a business plan in advance to calculate at least the main income and expenses.

Now it has become easier, when their customers have worked out, they are already ordering what they need, in what quantity. The main thing is not to lose heart and not give up, then everything will definitely work out. If after the first failure I would have closed my store, I would never have achieved such success. For example, not so long ago I took a girl to work with me. We work with her week after week, so I have more free time that I can devote to my daughter. Plus, I can afford to dress in good shops and travel.

Of course, starting a business is difficult, both physically and mentally. I remember when I was just starting everything, I thought a lot: what if it doesn’t work out, what if no one likes it. Then I searched for a very long time suitable premises for rent. Then, when I found it, I chose the equipment for a long time. It was too expensive, it did not fit in any way, and there are many more similar nuances. The main thing is to overpower yourself and believe in your success, and the rest will follow. And for novice entrepreneurs, I want to wish never to give up and do only the business that you like.

By the way, another one of our BizMommies also opened her own cake production almost at home, read it is also very interesting.

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Homemade food is ideal for those who have problems with the stomach, digestive organs in general, are overweight or have a chronic dislike for food from restaurants and fast foods.

If you cook deliciously (or don't cook, but just a good administrator), you can try to build a business selling homemade food. How to do it? In principle, everything is quite easy. You just need to have ideas.

You will need:

Safety First

The first and, perhaps, the most important thing to remember is that the food must be of high quality! Wherever you sell it, you cook it from expensive or cheap products, but the food must be safe.

You must have all the necessary permits from the sanitary and epidemiological service, local authorities and even tax authorities. Everything must be honest, high quality and legal.

Today, just an unrealistic number of housewives prepare pies, buns, cakes, semi-finished products, selling them without proper documents. This is in principle possible if you feed your friends or, say, your products are sold once or twice a month, if you are trying to earn some money by preparing a birthday cake for someone you know. But if you decide to really and constantly make money on it, remember: all documents for products, both finished and the one with which you are cooking, must be.

Otherwise, it is fraught with fines, problems with the relevant authorities, tax authorities and even the police. And, of course, your conscience may suffer greatly in this case. After all, it's hard to sleep well at night, knowing that today you fed 20 people with low-quality food or slightly sour borscht. Is not it?

Specialization and creativity

You need to know exactly what you will be doing. Do not try to bake rolls and preserve tomatoes at the same time. Choose one thing to start with and start doing it. If you successfully learn, for example, to sculpt dumplings, then in the future customers will order them often, while asking for dumplings and, for example, pasties.

Then, when you have regular customers, expand the range and develop. Let it seem to you at first that cooking dumplings with cabbage, meat or potatoes is a terrible boredom, but believe me, if it tastes good, there will be more orders and a wider menu.


Do not be afraid to experiment, but at the same time warn customers that cabbage dumplings will be, for example, with chanterelles. And pancakes with cottage cheese include raisins and chocolate chips.

Healthy creativity and the ability to create something unusual from ordinary products is the right step towards the active development of your own business.

Food delivery to offices

Here you can:

  1. Choose one office and cook and deliver food there if you work on your own;
  2. have multiple service offices if you have already formed your team of several cooks, food carriers and even waiters.

It all depends on the size of the business and the quality of the food.

If you really offer delicious, safe and inexpensive meals, believe me, many will hear about you, the business will develop, and there will be no end to customers.

But once you offer at least once a tasteless soup or stale meatballs, and that’s it, your reputation will be damaged for a long time.

Affordable and tasty

Much will depend on the price. Of course, super-cheap meals will both lead to a loss and arouse legitimate suspicion. It is clear that if your complex will cost $ 1, including the first, second, dessert and compote, buyers will legitimately ask: what is it made of? Maybe in stuffed cabbage meat of a cat, and soup from bags? Therefore, the prices must be adequate. They must match the dishes, be such that both the client and you feel good.

You will not work at a loss, but remember that for starting positions and the first months of work, you will not make big profits.

At this time, you will find yourself regular customers and establish yourself as an excellent specialist. In addition, do not save on equipment, products and serve food beautifully.

Today it is not at all necessary to go shopping, because everything you need can be ordered via the Internet. Moreover, there is no need to even waste time on cooking - it is much better to order food with home delivery.

A business created in this service sector can become very profitable, and besides, it has many prospects. Undoubtedly, there is even more competition for him, but with the desire and hard work, you will find your niche that will make you successful.

Food delivery: business features and nuances

Food belongs to this kind of goods that under no circumstances leave the market, because “you always want to eat”, everyone and constantly, despite the crisis or other troubles. Food delivery services, although they appeared relatively recently, are quickly gaining popularity for many reasons:

  • busy people in big cities do not have time to buy groceries in the store or do not find time to cook;
  • some firms provide their employees with the delivery of ready-made meals, the so-called business lunches (or the employees of offices and corporations themselves order such services);
  • many establishments (pizzerias, sushi bars or restaurants, etc.) immediately have their own production and delivery (you can eat with them or arrange courier services);
  • on a large scale, this business is already called catering and assumes that you can cater for large events (banquets, various holidays, meetings or special events).

Of course, you can and should start small, because not everyone will be able to immediately conquer the market. Before you open the delivery of food at home, you need to carefully prepare. It is best to create a business plan, because this way you can gradually distribute all the points and not miss anything.

  1. To make your business profitable and successful, analyze this market segment by collecting all the relevant information for your city.
  2. Decide on the shape of your business. There are several options:
    • use ready-made food from a restaurant (cafe), but sell it with a certain markup due to the delivery service;
    • cook yourself (this can be an absolutely family, home business, when you do everything at home, or in a specialized kitchen). In this case, you can also sell your services in different ways, that is, either involve other relatives in the business, or hire a courier with a car;
    • sell not only ready-made food, but also semi-finished products (you need to be able to prepare them), as well as independent products, doing business through online orders and delivery.
  3. Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages. To choose where to start, evaluate your financial capabilities and try to analyze all possible risks. After that, go to prepare the material and legal base. Serious work awaits you.
  4. Already during the organizational process, you will have to look for a place suitable for cooking and storing food, suppliers of goods, decide on transport and other working moments.
  5. Next, you need to do advertising and search for customers. This is very important point, because it will be possible to talk about the payback or profit of a business only on the condition of an accumulated client base and constant development.

As you can see, to realize this idea, it will take a lot of effort, time and money. But, having a clear plan of action, you can begin to translate your ideas into reality.

Where to begin?

Before starting a food delivery business, you need to figure out how you can stand out from your competitors. To succeed, you need to constantly be on top, pleasantly surprise your customers and make them contact you again and again. It’s good if you manage to organize a full cycle of services, that is, from cooking to food delivery.

If you already have your own restaurant or other establishment (cafeteria, canteen, pizzeria), then you can simply add new service- delivery of food by courier. Then you do not have to search for premises, suppliers and staff. The issue of issuing permits and other documentation will also be removed, and the business concept will be clear.

However, owning a restaurant is not acceptable for everyone. Perhaps at the initial stage you do not have the necessary amount or experience to start such a business. Then how to open a food delivery service as small firm or a family business - quite realistically. That is, you can start from the other side, and having unwinded and gained a foothold in the market, you can already invest in the institution of your dreams.

We create our own website

You can order website development from scratch or buy already finished project. The second option will cost you less, besides, you can immediately start working with it.

The best option for money and speed of creation is to use the services of freelancers. Also, feel free to entrust them with any tasks that you have as you create and grow your business - writing articles, creating a logo, finding clients, etc. It is best to use a specialized platform, for example, Perform.ru, where the process of interaction with performers will be simple and safe.

Try to come up with an interesting design for the site and work out various marketing strategies so that it does not just “hang” on the Internet as a dead weight, but really works and attracts customers. By the fact of attendance and interest, it will be possible to judge in what other directions you need to move.

Everything according to the law: the main points of legal training

Package content required documents will depend on whether you are already the owner of any business organization Catering. Some entrepreneurs do not want to initially start fussing with legal registration and begin to do this only after some time has passed or in case of unexpected troubles. But you need to understand that you can’t just cook at home in the kitchen and sell food to people: you can get in serious trouble with the law.

Business must be set up correctly:

  • register with the tax office, choose the form of taxation and prepare a package of documents for registration;
  • pay the required state fees and submit an application for entry into the EGRIP;
  • if you plan to make a cashless payment, you need to open a bank account;
  • obtain appropriate permits from the sanitary and epidemiological service for the premises you have chosen and the implementation of all planned services (cooking, food storage, transportation, etc.). SES checks both working conditions and food preparation conditions. Your employees must have valid medical books, where they will enter the data of medical examinations and confirmation of the hygienic training / certification passed;
  • obtain permission from the fire service, whose employees will also check the premises and document that it meets the necessary standards and requirements, and your employees have passed the necessary certification and can work with food;
  • papers authorizing your activities must be signed by both the consumer market committee and Rospotrebnadzor;
  • register cash machine and buy a print.

Remember that your entrepreneurial activity must be associated with delivery services (you also need permission!), because you will have to conclude supply contracts, sign bills of lading and waybills for drivers.

Here's what it takes to start food delivery from scratch. However, you will only need a full package of documents if you buy and equip your own premises.

Important organizational issues

You need to decide how you will start working: will you be able to manage at first on your own or will you hire a staff? It is also worth considering the order of work, that is, how and where you will purchase, store and prepare food. There are several options.

  1. Products are pre-purchased and stored in cold stores and other related equipment. Of course, this means that the money has already been invested. However, there is a plus: you can post information on the site about the availability of a particular product, and the buyer will immediately become interested. A preliminary menu is also made for clients, based on their requests.
  2. The second option involves the purchase of products and cooking with subsequent delivery only after the accepted order. On the one hand, you are less likely to be at a loss, but on the other hand, you will not be able to quickly accept and fulfill customer orders, which will lead to their leaving in search of someone quicker.

Equipment and raw materials

If you yourself equip your premises for a full production cycle, then you will need to spend a lot of money to purchase at least the most necessary things. The names and amount of the investment will depend on the specifics of your food, how you will cook it, what figure you are counting on, etc. Initially, you can not take imported and expensive equipment, because at a much reasonable price you can buy it second-hand y.

However, you will definitely need:

  • all kinds of kitchen utensils (pans, pots, graters, knives, forks, spoons, cutting boards etc.);
  • get at least one good multifunctional combine that will replace your meat grinder, blender, mixer and other necessary appliances;
  • gas or electric stove;
  • microwave or pressure cooker (ideally both);
  • special refrigerators and freezers for food storage.

In addition, be sure to take care of equipping the food delivery (transportation) itself: purchase special containers, thermal bags, etc. You can order napkins or plastic utensils with your company logo (brand) on them. This should be done before opening food delivery.

What's on the menu?

The assortment depends on the specifics of your business: do you prepare a varied menu for every taste or only dishes of a certain cuisine? Here we can advise you not to go in cycles in one pizza or sushi, since the competition with permanent establishments of this kind is very strong. It is better to focus on the variety of choice. This will help you attract large quantity clients.

You can buy products on your own (at wholesale bases and markets) or negotiate with suppliers. Remember that all products must be fresh and of high quality, be sure to check the documents.

Assemble a decent team

For the success of your enterprise, you will also need to find good employees. Give preference to people who have work experience and relevant references, as you cannot risk your reputation.

With a full production cycle (from order acceptance to its preparation and delivery), you will need to take on staff:

  • operator (dispatcher) who will receive calls and place orders;
  • cooks (one or more - according to the situation);
  • couriers (usually hire employees with their own car);
  • others can be hired as needed as your business grows and expands (security guards, warehouse workers, cleaning lady, in-house accountant, etc.).

Your employees must be honest, efficient and responsible.

In the future, it will be possible to purchase special vehicles which will be equipped with a thermal body. Transport costs will need to be included in the cost of meals, while you should calculate the actual costs of car depreciation and fuel.

tell us about yourself

A competent pricing policy with various loyalty programs (discounts, bonuses and promotions) and a well-thought-out advertising concept will be able to attract people's attention and bring you the first stable earnings.

Do not forget to talk about yourself on the Internet. Well, if the site will positive reviews your customers, because word of mouth"is the best advertising campaign.

Estimated costs

The profitability of the business is quite high (up to 60%), and it can pay off even in six months (maximum in a year and a half).

Figures are presented in rubles.

conclusions

Now you know how to open food delivery step by step. Despite the fact that at first you may even have to work on your own, performing all the functions and responsibilities, very soon your business will pay off and begin to bring stable income, and over time you will be able to expand the business, gaining good momentum and replenishing your client base regular customers.

Many novice businessmen think about home production. Such a desire is fully justified, especially in connection with the realities of the present time. We already wrote an article about . In this article, we will look at many home production ideas and give our comments on each idea. We will also ask you to offer your home-made ideas in the comments under the article to complement the article.

Advantages of home production

  1. Eliminates the need to spend the lion's share of income on rent of premises. This is home production. This question is especially problematic for start-up entrepreneurs who have rent can eat up most of the profits.
  2. Such production may initially be informal. Of course, this is only a temporary measure, which, nevertheless, will help you get on your feet and gain a foothold in the chosen industry.
  3. Ability to adjust production volumes. All expenses will rest against the cost of raw materials. This allows you to change the volume of production depending on the demand for the proposed product.
  4. Minimum investment size.
  5. Opportunity to profit almost immediately.

All this allows you to multiply the chances of success and significantly reduce risks. Next, the most popular and profitable business ideas for production today will be presented. At the same time, they will be divided into blocks depending on the ability to work in an apartment or the need to carry out all the work in a private house.

Production at home in an apartment

In this block, the direction of home production is allocated, which can be done right in your apartment. For greater convenience, we have divided ideas into thematic blocks.

Food

One of the most popular industries today is household. Such a demand, first of all, is due to the fact that the offered goods are everyday goods.

Fragrant pastries without leaving home

It is not necessary to have a special education to cook homemade delicacies. Many women who cook well are successful in this business. To work, you need quite a bit: a mixer, kitchen utensils. Any attentive housewife has all this in the kitchen. Additionally, you can purchase special equipment with which you can knead the dough. A conventional oven for small volumes will be enough. Particular attention should be paid to baking recipes and their external execution. Taste and aesthetic qualities must be at their best in order for buyers to become interested in the product. You can later sell pastries on the street or fulfill orders from restaurants and coffee houses.

homemade jam

Necessary expenses: from 7-8 thousand rubles.

For such production, additional equipment may not be required. For normal operation, you need: pots, jars with lids of various sizes (preferably small ones, as they will be easier to sell), a seamer. As for raw materials, there are two ways to go: either buy products in stores or markets, or take everything you need from your own garden. It should be noted that the profitability of such a business in winter is about 30%. But in the summer it is less profitable to sell jam. Therefore, blanks made in summer can be kept until winter and sold for more favorable price.

Pickles

Necessary expenses: from 10-12 thousand rubles.

Vegetables and mushrooms can be used as a base. The former can be grown independently or purchased at a bargain price from farmers, the latter can be collected in the forest or purchased in the markets. To work, you will need your own stove, cans, lids, a seamer and the actual raw materials. By the way, it is not necessary to be limited to cucumbers and mushrooms. The following dishes are quite popular today: sauerkraut and pickled cabbage, Korean carrots. It is worth thinking in advance about the sale of products. If the production is still quite small, you can offer to buy something to your acquaintances, friends, neighbors.

Production of semi-finished products

Here, an option is considered when an entrepreneur is engaged in the manufacture of sausages, sausages, dumplings, dumplings from meat purchased from farmers or meat processing plants. If the businessman plans to raise animals himself, then he will need a country farm in which he will keep livestock. In this case, you will need to obtain permission to sell at the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station. All actions will have to be coordinated with them too.

Therefore, semi-finished products are the most acceptable option. At first, it is better not to make the assortment large. About 30 titles will be more than enough. It is worth taking care of the recipes. The tastier and more unusual the product, the greater the demand for it will be.

For work, you will need ordinary kitchen utensils. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of knives, meat grinders. You will need a separate freezer for storing finished products and simple meat.

Homemade phyto tea

Necessary expenses: from 4-6 thousand rubles.

Today, people are increasingly monitoring their health and well-being. That is why the demand for "healthy" products is growing rapidly. Various herbal teas are no exception. At the same time, special tools and costs are not required for work. Herbal preparations you can do it yourself in the summer, leaving for nature. Missing ingredients can be purchased at the pharmacy. In this case, the sale is best carried out in a dry form. You can also think about beautiful packaging goods - buy special bags, print labels with the manufacturer's phone number, the name and composition of the collection. It is very important to keep the proportions. A variety of recipes and the addition of spices, aromatic herbs will only increase demand. For work, you will need measuring scales, containers and raw materials.

Packing of bulk goods

Necessary expenses: from 10-15 thousand rubles.

In this case, the sales volume will largely depend on how the packaging is designed. What can be packaged? Nuts, seeds, cereals. You can buy these goods at the base or some warehouse, pack them at home and offer your neighbors to buy a package of goodies at a bargain price. If you go to a more serious level, you will need a more detailed and professional approach to the creation of packaging. At first, you can do this manually. And gradually look for large customers who will be ready to buy products in bulk.

Needlework

This block includes such formats of production that require special skills or talent from the entrepreneur.

Decorative ornaments made of polymer clay

Necessary expenses: from 8-10 thousand rubles.

The main advantage over many stores will be the individuality, the uniqueness of the items offered. From a technical point of view, the process is quite simple. To work, you need special boards, knives of different sizes, material, small decorations in the form of sparkles, beads, buttons, chains and other things. In order for a product to be in demand, you need to invest imagination, enthusiasm and skills in your products. Low cost helps to get a decent income for handicrafts.

Handmade jewelry boxes

Necessary expenses: from 3-4 thousand rubles.

There are many options here. They can be made from wood, shells, sequins, beads and other decorations. In this case, all costs are reduced to the purchase of the necessary raw materials. Interesting ideas, schemes can always be found on the Internet. Particular attention should be paid to the upholstery of the inside of the box, handles. If the product is quite large, it makes sense to insert a mirror in size into it. It is worth taking care of the creation of special fasteners for storing rings, earrings, chains.

Handmade stained glass windows

Necessary costs: from 14-18 thousand rubles.

Similar decorations are used today to decorate the interior. Stained-glass windows are attached to walls, partitions, windows, doors. At the same time, competition in this industry is not so high. Of course, skill is required to work. Artistic ability is also welcome. This work is quite laborious, but the pay will be impressive. Depending on the technique, you may need: oil paints, epoxy resin, glue, gelatin, dyes. The drawing is applied to colored glass. This is usually done not with brushes, but with thin needles - it is with the help of them that the contours of the image are drawn, and only then they are painted.

Handmade soap

Necessary expenses: from 8-15 thousand rubles.

Today, many people buy such products. Usually they are bought as a gift for some holiday. It is during the pre-holiday periods that the demand for this product is very high. To make soap you will need: essence (base), aromatic oils, decorations, special shapes, fragrances. It is worth thinking about the recipes in advance. It is better to make the first batch very small and use it yourself. You can earn even more by beautifully packing souvenirs. This will require special paper, ribbons, bows, strings. You can attach a contact phone number to the presentations so that the recipients of the gift can buy soap if they like it.

Production of frameless furniture

Necessary expenses: from 5-6 thousand rubles.

In this case, we are considering an interesting novelty - the production of bean bags. These are soft chairs in the form of pears. Each time they take the form of the body of the seated person. A similar product in stores costs about 6 thousand rubles. At the same time, the cost does not exceed a thousand. For production you will need sewing machine, material, filler, threads. It is better to sell such products via the Internet. But it is also necessary to offer goods to acquaintances as soon as possible.

Montessori hand toy

Necessary expenses: from 4-8 thousand rubles.

It is also called a business board. Such products are in great demand among young parents. It is very important in the manufacture of these toys to think through all the details - from packaging to the quality of each detail. When creating your own model, you can borrow one of the existing ideas. In this case, you will not need a certificate allowing the use of an object of intellectual property, since the business board is the subject folk art. To create such toys, you do not need expensive equipment, and the materials are quite inexpensive. One such product can be sold for 5-15 thousand rubles. The best way to sell Montessori toys is online. Delivery by Russian post will not be so difficult. For work, you may need a variety of parts, a board on which they will be attached and tools for fastening.

Atelier at home

In fact, it is no different from the usual, except perhaps in production volumes. At the same time, the seamstress will receive all the profit, which can significantly reduce the final cost of the product. For work, special knowledge, skills, and work experience will be required. The demand for the master may mean that he will initially have regular customers who may bring a few more people with them. For work you will need: a sewing machine, a place for cutting, overlock, knives, scissors, supplies, buttons, lace, ruffles, locks, zippers and more. At the same time, materials can be purchased at the expense of the customer or work with already selected ones. Author's items of high quality are highly valued today.

Handmade souvenirs

Necessary expenses: from 6-50 thousand rubles.

Here you can work in one of two directions: handmade or the manufacture product business . In the second case, we mean advertising products applied to different surfaces(pens, T-shirts). The first format has a more seasonal focus. At the same time, consumables in the form of fabrics, beads, wood, and other things may be needed for work. But for working with promotional souvenirs, the initial costs will include the purchase professional equipment. Everything will depend on the choice of direction. You can work with:

  • ceramic surfaces (decal or silk-screen printing);
  • plastic;
  • fabric (embroidery, thermal drawing);
  • metal (engraved with a laser).

In this case, you may need various machines, presses, MFPs, printers. Such equipment is cheaper to buy in China.

Decoupage

Necessary costs: from 13-15 thousand rubles.

You can decorate with this technique a lot of items, including furniture, napkins, tablecloths. Almost anyone can do this. It is only important to be diligent and be patient. Over time, skills improve the quality of work. That's when you can do decoupage for sale. For work you will need: glue, brushes, sponges, paints, primer, sandpaper, special agent for decoupage, blanks from different materials(wood, cardboard, glass, etc.) and decor items. You can sell such products to friends and acquaintances. Your best bet is to ship online. You can even start only from your city, and then expand production.

Gift magnets

Necessary expenses: from 7-9 thousand rubles.

To many, this type of business seems frivolous due to the low cost of products. In fact, you can make very good money on this. Important factors there will be originality of manufactured products and their aesthetic component. You can work in several directions at once:

  • magnets with inscriptions;
  • fun and funny products;
  • educational magnets for children or even whole sets;
  • calendars with magnets;
  • holiday magnets for certain holidays.

At the same time, not so much is needed to organize such a production. First, you will need the magnets themselves, on which the main structure will be attached. But the surface can be designed as you like - make something out of wood, plastic, draw on glass, engrave, use polymer clay.

Ideas for men to produce at home

The ideas below are most typical for men. That is why we singled them out in a separate block. This does not mean that a woman cannot engage in these activities.

Glass engraving

Necessary expenses: from 20-35 thousand rubles.

If it comes to hand engraving with the help of special devices, then such production can be placed right in the apartment. If you plan to use a special compressor and stencils, then it is better to deploy activities in a separate house or garage. Main advantage this business is its exclusivity. Not many people do this kind of work. You can do this as a hobby and get pretty good money for it. In addition to tools, you will also need material on which inscriptions and drawings will be applied.

Production of belts and accessories from leather

Necessary expenses: from 25 thousand rubles.

This product is popular with people different ages. The demand for the idea also lies in the fact that the accessory will be made by hand, which adds to it exclusivity and originality. For work, you will need leather, special hole punchers, machines for sewing edges, jewelry. The profitability of this idea is at least 300%. As a material, you can use the skin of pigs, for example. You can buy it from local farmers for 200 rubles (price for one belt). In this case, sales can be carried out via the Internet.

Production of keys

A mini-workshop can be arranged at home. The payback of this business attracts many entrepreneurs. At the same time, the production technique does not require any additional skills. To be able to work with different types of keys, you will have to purchase machines different types. For the first time, 4-5 different ones will suffice. Each of them can cost about 14-70 thousand rubles. Machine tools Chinese made it is better not to buy, as they often break within a year after the start of use. You will also need material for making duplicates. As an accompanying production, you can repair watches, locks, clothes. This idea is highly lucrative. The margin for one duplicate can be about 500-1000%.

Seasonal production at home

This section includes those types of production that are considered seasonal. This means that the rest of the time you have to do something else to make a tangible profit.

Making bath brooms

Necessary expenses: from 20-25 thousand rubles (the cost of the car is not included).

You can harvest brooms from July to August. But you can sell them at any time of the year. In other months, it is not recommended to engage in the manufacture of brooms, as they will be of lower quality. Today, most people buy the following types brooms:

  • birch;
  • oak;
  • lime.

It is on them that the emphasis should be placed. You can add medicinal or aromatic herbs to them. In order to safely use forest resources, it is necessary to conclude an appropriate agreement with the forestry. The collection of material can be done directly in the forest, and drying - in separate room. You can do this at home if you have separate room. Do not exclude the option of leaving the city in own house. The profitability of such production is about 100-150%. For work, you need an ax, a car for transporting goods, materials for a bunch of brooms.

Making felt boots

This business idea is to process sheep wool and making felt boots from it. This type of production is seasonal, as warm footwear is mainly needed in December-February. The rest of the time the business brings in significantly less income. This type of footwear is especially relevant for residents of villages and cities in the northern region. In addition, it is possible to increase the cost of the final product due to the exclusive design and decor. In the summer, if you wish, you can make rugs for cars, slippers, bags. For work you will need: pure wool, carding machine, felting machine, bedding, rolling pin. The creation process is quite difficult. Before you do this, you should study the relevant literature, watch training videos.

Making kvass at home

Necessary expenses: from 50 thousand rubles.

If the production is small, you can limit yourself to an apartment. Larger events are best done in a separate private house. This business is especially profitable during the hot season. Today, the following types of kvass are most popular in Russia:

  • bread;
  • fruit;
  • berry.

Small-scale production can do without special equipment, but large-scale production will require the purchase of: barrels or stationary racks, kegs, bottling equipment, containers, coolers. You can sell goods on the street. Then you will need a special stand and a chair. It is possible to supply wholesale products to coffee houses, summer bars.

Production in a private house

This block includes ideas that will definitely require your own a private house to separate working area. In addition, such classes require a larger area than the previous ones. Mostly they all need a strong male hand, but there are exceptions.

Ideas for men

The ideas below are most typical for men. If desired, women can also establish production in these areas. However, without male power to carry out production and marketing is unlikely to succeed.

Furniture manufacturing

Necessary expenses: from 55-60 thousand rubles.

This type of production is beneficial due to a number of factors. First, you don't need to work. big investment. Secondly, the term for the goods is very high. At the same time, resources are nearby, and there is no seasonality for products, which allows you to work with maximum efficiency. all year round. Parts for production can be purchased from factories. In this case, it will not be possible without: a drill, a puncher, drills, a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver, a jigsaw and some other tools. For work, you will also need chipboard, countertops, facades and fittings to bring furniture into a salable condition. You will also have to think about the glazing of your products. Glasses can be ordered in special workshops or cut by yourself if you have special equipment.

Own carpentry production

Necessary expenses: from 90 thousand rubles.

Such a workshop should have an area of ​​​​at least 50 m 2. The height of the ceilings should be more than usual - about 4 meters. Electricity must be provided. For the work of the carpentry workshop, it is necessary to collect documents that should be submitted to the fire safety service. In addition, you will have to purchase a number of equipment, including: a jointer, a number of power tools, end and circular saws, chisels, mallets, hacksaws. It is very important to think over the range of goods that will be produced in the workshop. It can also be small accessories in the form door handles, and wooden figurines, souvenirs, toys and much more. It is also necessary to think about how the tree will need to be processed before it is sold directly. You can make tables, stools, tables from cheap materials, adding exclusivity to them with the help of exotic ornaments. The average business profitability is 20-25%.

Production of veneer doors

Necessary expenses: from 85–90 rubles.

This variety can be attributed to the carpentry workshop. And yet, the production of doors is usually done separately. Such production is put on stream. At the same time, costs and necessary tools the same as in carpentry. The most important thing in this industry is to find your customer. It is possible to work with wholesalers. In this case, it is worth considering cooperation with construction and finishing firms.

Mirror tiles

Necessary expenses: from 65-70 thousand rubles.

This type of production is considered highly profitable and very cost-effective. Manufactured products can be used for interior decoration. And it looks after such a restyling is very interesting and impressive. You can work in this industry according to the following scheme: buy ready-made mirrors, cut them to fit suitable sizes and process with special tools the edges. For work you will need: a glass cutter, a table, an emery wheel that allows you to process tiles. Later, it will be possible to buy a special machine, which will significantly increase the speed of tile production.

Brick production at home

Necessary expenses: from 200-300 thousand rubles.

To work, you will need a fairly large room, so you need to carry out your activities in a private house. To work, the entrepreneur will need: a special machine (automatic semi-dry pressing press) and molds for production. The following consumables are required for manufacturing: sand, water, cement and dyes, clay. Some of these items can be purchased in bulk from suppliers. Such a business can pay off within six months. The maximum profit of a small mini-factory can reach about 200 thousand rubles. You can produce the following types of bricks:

  • silicate;
  • facing;
  • color.

Production of artificial marble from concrete

Necessary expenses: from 150 thousand rubles.

Such material is popular with companies that produce furniture. Such marble is quite specific, it is not so easy to establish its sales. Profitability can vary greatly depending on local raw material prices and finished products. As Supplies use polyester resin and special filler. You will also need special machines, which are not so cheap. The cost of one m 2 is about 200-250 rubles. The same volume of finished products can be sold for 14 thousand rubles on average. Therefore, the profitability is about 600–700%. Income is tangible even with small volumes of production.

hand stamping

Necessary expenses: 10-15 thousand rubles.

This type of business is suitable for those who have little or no start-up capital. Not required to work specialized equipment which significantly reduces initial costs. In addition, the technology of such stamping makes it possible to produce parts different sizes, designs and geometry. An entrepreneur can easily expand the assortment presented in his production. The quantity of goods can also vary depending on the needs of the consumer. True, profitability is not as high as, for example, in the production of bricks or artificial marble. First you need to study videos and master classes on working in this industry.

Manufacturing of metal structures

Necessary costs: from 40-45 thousand rubles.

This type of production is relevant due to the fact that at the present time the individual housing construction. Under metal structures is meant the manufacture of various gates, gates, visors, protective grilles and other attributes. Moreover, it will not be difficult to sell such products due to the constant demand for it. For work it will be necessary to purchase equipment for cold forging individual structural elements. This will increase the efficiency and profit of the enterprise. Having experience in the industry will be a big plus. Sales channels should be looked for in construction companies, repair offices and teams.

Production of foam blocks

Necessary expenses: from 60-80 thousand rubles.

This type of production is also very popular with start-up entrepreneurs. Such interest is associated with a high demand for goods, and hence the easy sale of foam blocks. In addition, such a business is very profitable, and the investment pays off in just a couple of months. Foam concrete is very popular due to the presence of the following properties:

  • thermal insulation;
  • soundproofing;
  • high strength (not inferior to stone structures in this).

For the manufacture of block forms, you do not need specialized equipment - everything can be done by yourself from plywood. At first, a concrete mixer can be rented. Later, you can buy additional equipment that facilitates the work process.

Production of dry construction mixtures

In this case, the assortment can be chosen by the entrepreneur himself. It should be understood that each type is designed for a specific type of work. The main consumers are repair and construction teams and companies. That is why it is better to think about cooperation with them in advance and offer your services for the delivery of goods. It is very difficult to talk about the demand for specific types of mixtures in Russia. In order not to get into trouble, it is better to carefully study the features of the dry building mixes market in your region before starting work, and only then proceed to production.

Production of paint and varnish products

Necessary expenses: from 30-35 thousand rubles.

This type of production has been profitable on the Russian market at all times. Finishing work are indispensable without their use. The following items can be included in your range:

  • putty;
  • dye;
  • glue;
  • enamel and more.

Income from such entrepreneurship can be significant. The main thing is to first study the market, find out about your competitors, the level of demand for each type of product, and only then establish production. The undoubted advantage of this business is a quick payback. To work, you will need knowledge of how to manufacture a particular type of product.

Production of indoor fountains

Necessary costs: from 20-25 thousand rubles.

This idea came to our country from China. At the same time, such production does not require large investments. Today, various decorative elements using water, including fountains and waterfalls, are in high demand. They have not only an aesthetic appearance, but also moisturize the air, make the atmosphere in the room more calm and harmonious. For the manufacture of fountains, you can use the following types of materials:

  • stone;
  • glass;
  • wood;
  • clay;
  • bamboo and more.

You can come up with a design yourself or look at the ideas available on the Internet. Similar products can be sold in souvenir shops, shops. For work, specialized equipment is not required, but skillful hands will be very useful.

Wooden stairs

Necessary expenses: from 60 thousand rubles.

This business requires minimal investment. At the same time, it can bring good profits. Stairs do not belong to the category of cheap products, but the demand for them is quite high and stable. Buy them not only to perform functions, but also aesthetics. That is why stairs made of natural material. They are decorated with carving, patting or gilding. It is better to engage in their production on order, having discussed in detail all aspects of the future project. One flight of stairs costs about 100 rubles, which once again confirms high profitability project. Required for work carpentry equipment, wood, small tools.

Ceramic products

Necessary expenses: from 50 thousand rubles.

Here, first of all, clay dishes are meant. In this case, you can work on the basis of various:

  • raw materials;
  • coatings;
  • destination of goods.

They use ceramic products in everyday life, they also decorate apartments and houses. Handmade costs much more than those made in large factories. Much depends on the originality of the idea, the appearance of the dishes. The more aesthetic it looks, the greater the demand for it will be. To work, you will need a special design for working with clay (potter's wheel or machine tool), material. You will also have to think about how to paint it, what ornament or pattern to add. From above, the dishes will need to be coated with a special varnish that is safe for humans.

Making irrigation systems with your own hands

Necessary costs: from 35-40 thousand rubles.

This idea is still quite innovative today. She came to Russia from China, but has already managed to win a certain part of the market. Systems drip irrigation allow significant savings in water consumption. You need to sell products in agricultural land, where it will be in great demand. These can be exclusive custom-made systems or completely regular options. It takes a lot of knowledge to get the job done. It is very important to understand how the system works, how watering and water flow are carried out. Many tools are not required. Pipes must be soldered, gaskets inserted.

Sauna stoves

Necessary costs: from 90-100 thousand rubles.

Skills needed to work welding machine and material for the manufacture of goods. You simply cannot do without a good welder. You can engage in custom-made manufacturing or create an assortment based on standard parameters. The main clients will be the owners of houses in the villages, in summer cottages. Some of these stoves are installed in garages and simple country houses. It will not work to sell in bulk, it is better to work pointwise, because one furnace has a rather impressive cost.

wood carving

Necessary expenses: from 30-35 thousand rubles.

Such products attract the attention of customers due to their exclusivity and nobility. There are very few woodworkers today. But the demand for wood products is constantly increasing. You need to understand that mastering the technique will not work right away, because it is quite complicated. It will take a lot of time and diligence to make really high-quality and beautiful things. It is also important to have knowledge and creativity. Any product is a reflection of the soul of the master, which is why they are so expensive. Crafts can be sold via the Internet or exhibited in handmade stores. Wooden souvenirs are very popular among the population. To work, you will need high-quality material, a jigsaw and some other carpentry tools.

Anti-freeze production

Necessary expenses: from 40 thousand rubles.

This product is especially necessary for a motorist in the cold season. Make it easy. In doing so, you can earn good money. In the future, a mini-factory can turn out from a small production workshop. The most important thing is to find distribution channels. These can be auto parts stores, car enthusiasts inside the cooperative. Stable demand will provide a stable income. You will need a variety Technical equipment. At first, you can buy a used one, and only then increase the scale of production and establish a whole production line. According to the same principle, it is possible to establish the production of antifreeze. The creation of both substances implies certain chemical reactions which require equipment and knowledge.

Manufacturing of monuments

Necessary expenses: from 300 - 400 thousand rubles.

To begin with, it is worth aiming precisely at this ritual service. Others can be added later. For work, you will need a workshop with an area of ​​​​70–200 m 2. Special tables for engraving should be placed there, Sander, place for draining, polishing machine, pouring. As materials are used: cement, marble chips, fittings and so on. The presence of a hoist or hydraulic trolley will be an undoubted advantage. It will not do without cutting wheels, puncher, hammers, carts, engraving tools, tile cutters and much more. It is necessary to find reliable suppliers and those who will print photos on metal-ceramics. There is nowhere without technology, so you need to either hire knowledgeable people, or delve into all the intricacies of production yourself.

Production of products

Growing vegetables and fruits

Necessary expenses: from 10-15 thousand rubles.

This type of production is best organized outside the city if you plan to work on a large scale. Here you can go in two ways: grow food in open beds or in greenhouses. In the first case, the costs will be minimal, and in the second - a large yield. Today, many people try to buy products from small producers. Such interest in such products is due to the fact that they are not harmful to health, as they do not contain pesticides, GMOs and other harmful substances. To work more will require their own physical labor. You won’t be able to make a profit right away, because the products must grow before they can be sold.

mushroom cultivation

Necessary costs: from 20-25 thousand rubles.

To organize such production, you will need to coordinate your work with the authorities. Quite stringent requirements are imposed on the cultivation of mushrooms. As a fertilizer, it will be necessary to use compost, which will have to be purchased from local farmers. Today the most popular mushrooms are:

  • champignons;
  • oyster mushrooms.

Moreover, champignons require very careful care. Growing them is not easy. But the income is more tangible than when growing vegetables and fruits. It will be possible to sell a certified product both to large supermarkets and to individuals. The latter can be set at a higher price than the former.

cheese making

Necessary expenses: from 500 thousand rubles.

I must say that this industry is very promising in terms of generating income and further development. For legal work, you will need to obtain various licenses and certificates for finished products. You should first equip a mini-workshop for the production of cheese. It will not do without a veterinary certificate (it can be obtained from a milk seller). The following types of cheese are especially popular:

  • hard;
  • semi-solid;
  • soft;
  • brine.

At the same time, including one of the varieties in your project, you need to understand that each requires special equipment. Therefore, it is better to start with one type, and expand your production as you get good profits. There are quite a few requirements for cheese that must be observed. You need to study them, view GOST.

The work will require a fairly large area (about 350 m 2). There should be:

  • manufacturing facility;
  • fermentation shop;
  • salting shop;
  • refrigerating chambers.

You will need the following equipment: boilers, tanks, presses, starters, sterilizers, pumps, containers and much more. Such a business requires serious capital investments, regardless of the size of the enterprise.

How to sell manufactured goods

There are many ways and all of them are purely individual, depending on your knowledge, skills, financial capabilities, etc.

  • You can sell your products on social networks and on your website on the Internet by making a website and running ads.
  • You can put up ads around the city and advertise in newspapers.
  • You can sell through friends to shops in the city.
  • You can independently open a shop or a tent in the market.
  • You can sell small wholesale, finding such orders through friends or on the Internet.

And many other options. Look at your situation individually and try to find your customers using different sources. And you will definitely find them.

Conclusion

That's all the small business ideas for home production that came to our mind! The main thing is that you can find something for yourself. Only then can you achieve results in this business.

In conclusion, I want to ask you to supplement the selection of these ideas in the comments under the article and ask your questions.