8 Product Business Ideas to Start in 2024
Have you ever dreamed of working from home? Of creating something beautiful and meaningful with your own two hands? Do you imagine waking up to orders that need fulfilling, dms to answer and five star reviews?
I vividly remember the first time I made $500.00 with my candle company Little Batch Wax Co. I was in the bathtub reading Danielle LaPorte (likely Fire Starter Sessions) when my phone started to ding. I picked it up to see the “orders received” notifications and I squealed with delight and sank down deeper into the bubbles, completely enthralled with the concept that I could use my creativity to serve my family (and others).
This reality can be yours, too. Whether you choose clay, paint, pen or wax as your medium – there are people eager to purchase your art. The big first decision? Where to begin.
There are numerous product-based businesses that you can start from home as early as tomorrow. Here are a few ideas to consider:
1. Handmade crafts: If you have artistic skills, you can create and sell handmade crafts such as jewellery, candles, pottery, or paintings. Go on Pinterest and search ideas, and pin any that make your heart flutter. Once you’ve decided on your craft, search and find a how-to class near you to get started.
2. Customized clothing or accessories: design and create customized shirts, books, journals, jewelry, phone cases, tote bags, mugs, pillows and more with a print on demand service like Printful, Printify or Gooten.
3. Natural skincare or beauty products: Develop and sell natural skincare or beauty products, such as soaps, lotions, or organic cosmetics.
4. Gourmet food products: If you enjoy cooking or baking, consider selling homemade gourmet food products like jams, sauces, chutneys or specialty baked goods.
5. Personalized stationery or invitations: Design and sell personalized stationery, invitations, or greeting cards for special occasions.
6. Pet products: Create and sell pet accessories, such as pet clothing, toys, or organic pet treats.
7. Children’s toys or educational products: Develop and sell unique children’s toys, books, educational games or learning materials. If you have a knack for early childhood education you can even create digital guides for homeschooling or for teachers around the world, which can be downloaded for a fee.
8. Subscription boxes: Curate and sell subscription boxes tailored to specific interests or niches, such as beauty, fitness, or gourmet food. Visit Cratejoy.com for inspiration.
Pro tip: Remember to talk to friends and use Google Trends to research demand on your chosen venture. And feel free to peruse our resources to get you started on social, selling at markets, creating your brand mood board, captions and more.
Comment below with your chosen path so we can support you and cheer you on!
Warmly, B
