If you’re looking to start your own business but don’t know where to begin, there are some things which take little investment and can be started up pretty quick. If you have a van or access to a van, it can open up a lot of opportunities and can be a great way to earn a living. Take a look at this list of ideas to see if any of them take your fancy?
A ‘Man in a Van’ business
Advertisements for ‘Man in a Van‘ and ‘Light Removals’ services are a common sight on shop window advertising boards, so your main challenge will be building a customer base. Most people in this business use flyers to advertise their services and shop window ads. This kind of business can be quick to establish, but you will need to work hard initially to build a market and also get the pricing right.
Household Removals
People are always moving in and out of houses and apartments, and that doesn’t look set to change at any point. You don’t always need to have a full-size removal van to accommodate most of these; you can get a small van and probably just a mate to help you load the big furniture in.
Rubbish Removal and Recycling Business
As people become more environmentally aware, more people are recycling and quite often don’t have the means to do this. Junk, rubbish, and recycling can end up getting in the way, so many people will pay for someone to come and get rid of it.
Mobile Catering
The food truck industry is booming right now, but there’s always room for more. You don’t need to have a specially adapted van to run a mobile catering business, as you can use the van to transport your equipment and then set up outside, under a gazebo. However, Cheshire Vehicle Supplies have had customers who have purchased one of their vans to convert into a bespoke camper van. If this is possible, then there’s no reason why you can’t convert one into a mini kitchen or bar. There’s always a market for mobile food, and coffee is another very trendy industry right now. Outdoor events, festivals, and weddings could bring in a lot of work.
Teach People To Drive
If you’re no stranger to driving vans, then there’s no reason why you couldn’t qualify as a van driving instructor. This is quite a niche area, meaning that you could potentially earn good money doing this, and you’ll have less competition than if you were to become a car driving instructor.
Mobile Classroom
If you happen to be a qualified teacher, either not working at the moment or looking to make some extra money, tutoring can be very lucrative. Even better though, you could turn your van into a mobile classroom, it would be cool and different, and parents and kids will love it.
Mobile Valet
Many people pay someone to come and give their car a professional valet service at their home or their office. If you rock up in an office car park to see a client you’re sure to get more business while you’re there, so for a small initial investment in equipment, you can quickly turn your van into a fully kitted mobile valet.
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