1. Mobile Money Business
- Overview: Operate a mobile money (MoMo) agent service where people deposit, withdraw, and transfer money.
- What You’ll Need:
- A mobile phone or smartphone.
- A MoMo vendor license from telecom operators like MTN, Telecel, or Vodafone.
- An initial capital for transactions (minimum required is often around 500-1000 Ghana cedis).
- How to Start:
- Contact mobile money service providers to register as an agent.
- Set up a small stand in a busy location or near a market.
- Potential Profit: Earn commissions on each transaction; the business is in high demand in Ghana.
2. Graphic Designing
- Overview: Design flyers, posters, logos, or business cards for individuals or businesses.
- What You’ll Need:
- A basic laptop or smartphone.
- Graphic design software (e.g., Canva or free tools like GIMP).
- How to Start:
- Learn basic graphic design through free online tutorials.
- Market your services to local businesses, churches, and social media platforms.
- Potential Profit: High, as businesses always need affordable designs.
3. Liquid Soap Production
- Overview: Produce and sell liquid soap for washing dishes, cars, and floors.
- What You’ll Need: Ingredients like caustic soda, soda ash, perfume, and colorants (costing around 200-500 Ghana cedis).
- How to Start:
- Learn the production process from online tutorials or short workshops.
- Sell to individuals, schools, restaurants, and shops.
- Potential Profit: Affordable to start, with good margins and demand.
4. Selling Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing
- Overview: Sell trendy and affordable clothing for women and children.
- What You’ll Need:
- Source clothes from wholesale markets like Kantamanto or Kumasi Central Market.
- A small display table or sell from home and online.
- How to Start:
- Begin with popular items like dresses, tops, or children’s wear.
- Promote on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook.
- Potential Profit: Reliable demand for clothing, especially for children.
5. Writing Articles Online
- Overview: Write and publish articles or blog posts for online platforms.
- What You’ll Need:
- A smartphone or computer.
- Internet access.
- How to Start:
- Join freelance writing platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.
- Reach out to blogs or websites that pay for articles.
- Potential Profit: Low startup cost with opportunities to grow over time.
6. Beads Making
- Overview: Make and sell beads for jewelry, slippers, or decoration.
- What You’ll Need: Beads, thread, and basic tools (costing around 200-400 Ghana cedis).
- How to Start:
- Learn basic bead-making techniques from YouTube or local workshops.
- Sell at markets, online, or to friends.
- Potential Profit: High demand for custom and colorful designs.
7. Homemade Makeup Business
- Overview: Create simple makeup products like lip gloss or sell makeup services.
- What You’ll Need:
- Basic makeup tools and ingredients for DIY products.
- How to Start:
- Learn how to make makeup products online.
- Offer services or products at events, salons, or online.
- Potential Profit: High, as makeup is consistently in demand.
8. Selling Homemade Beverages at Programs
- Overview: Sell drinks like sobolo, ginger drink, or fresh juices at events or gatherings.
- What You’ll Need:
- Ingredients (hibiscus leaves, ginger, sugar, etc.).
- Bottles or cups for packaging.
- How to Start:
- Prepare beverages in bulk for programs like weddings or funerals.
- Partner with event planners or sell directly.
- Potential Profit: Low cost of production with good margins.
9. Babysitting Services
- Overview: Offer babysitting services to busy parents.
- What You’ll Need:
- A safe and clean environment.
- Toys and basic supplies (if babysitting from your home).
- How to Start:
- Advertise your services to neighbours, friends, and online groups.
- Charge by the hour or day.
- Potential Profit: Steady, especially for working parents.
10. Teaching on Weekends or Free Time
- Overview: Provide tutoring for school children in subjects you’re good at.
- What You’ll Need:
- A small teaching space or the ability to visit students’ homes.
- Teaching materials like textbooks and stationery.
- How to Start:
- Promote to parents in your area or community.
- Teach in small groups or one-on-one sessions.
- Potential Profit: Good, especially during exam periods.
