If you intend to start a business in Nakuru County and its environs, probably these are some of the profitable business to start:
1. Selling second-hand clothes
This is one of the businesses that most people fear venturing into in Kenya. However, second-hand clothes' business is becoming popular and if you are looking for a business to start, this would be one of the businesses to venture into. The good news is that you don’t require a lot of capital to start the business. With as little as Sh1,000 you can start selling second-hand clothes. All you need is to get a favorable location and know where you will be getting clothes. Most people buy at Gikomba and Muthurwa markets in Nairobi, then they transport to Nakuru for resale. You can be assured that on an average day, you can make a profit of around Sh500 or even more.
2. Printing and photocopy business
If you are a student in university, college or any learning institution, this is one of the most profitable businesses you can start. You could also venture into the business if you are living near a college or university. Starting such a business will require a starting capital of less than Sh7,000 to get a good printer. This is when you have a laptop or a desktop to get the business started.
3. Selling boiled eggs and smokies
If you have little capital and looking for small business ideas in Nakuru, selling smokies and eggs is a business you can think about. To begin this sausage, samosa and egg business, you need as little as Sh1,000 to start. An egg goes for around Sh10 and then sell at Sh20 when boiled. That’s Sh10 in profit. On a good day, you can make a profit of about Sh500. In a month you are assured of an income of over Sh15,000. All you need is to find a good location and you are on your way to your first successful small business.
4. Movie shop
This is one of the top businesses you can start with Sh20,000 around Nakuru. It is also one of the easiest and the returns are really good. If you have a computer or a laptop already, you can just rent out a room and start selling your movies. Most movie shops make a profit of about Sh4,000 per day which translates to Sh120,000 monthly. Before long, you will be having your own chain of movie shops in various places within the county.
5. Juice blending/fruit business
With so many kind of illnesses like cancer, most people don't go for processed foods. You can help people adopt healthier lifestyles by starting a juice blending and fruit stand. With a starting capital of about Sh10,000 to buy a blender and other containers and you are off to go.
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