Housewives to Entrepreneurs
With the current pandemic situation, when the world came to a standstill, businesses shutting down and unemployment prevailing.
Amidst all the negativity around, there was one thing common and favourable.
The lockdown and the quarantine brought families together. It was lovely how everyone in the house was excited about trying a new recipe from YouTube.
While most of us were enjoying this cooking splurge as a hobby or just a pass-time to escape what was happening around.
Many found their hidden talent.
Which brings us to this amazing idea of how housewives can give a hand to their husbands by initiating a little home-made food venture.
In a country like India, where people loves to indulge in full course meal along with achaar, pappad and then “khaane k baad kuch meetha ho jaaye”, food business has a great potential to flourish.
Who better than the ladies at home can run this? The only difference would be: till now you were making these things for your kids, now you can make it for others and earn out of it.
Following is the list of food business ideas, which can give great returns on minimum investments.
JAM MAKING
Jams and jellies are a staple food in breakfast for many families and face a demand throughout the year.
People use jams as spread on toasts or as a topping on cookies.
The cost required for starting this business is quite low since it can be operated from the house kitchen with minimum equipment and supply cost.
Fruits constitute major cost and should not be compromised upon, as it may affect the quality of your final product.
Sampling is the best marketing strategy one can go with. You can set up a little sampling stall alongside a busy grocery store in your area. This will help build customers.
The business has a huge potential to expand if you are able to manage it well.
PICKLING
This is a popular niche business in India. But one thing which can make your pickle famous will be the unique taste.
Pickle is an undoubtedly famous side for an Indian meal. Every household has a pickle box stored.
But if your pickle doesn’t taste distinctively different than a grocery store pickle that is half the price then no customer will come back.
So, you must have that confidence in your pickle recipe before starting the business.
Merely inviting your neighbours to try the samples, they might refer you to their relatives. Further, you can start organising stalls at your Society events to gain customers.
PAPAD
Papad is a crispy appetizer which people consume as a taste enhancer with the main course and also as a healthy snack option.
Basically, A papad is made by combining different pulses into a batter and then drying up that batter into a favourable shape.
Now, the cost of making includes mostly the pulses and minimal equipment requirement.
If you are running on a small scale then sun drying can work otherwise you might have to invest in a dryer as well.
About the marketing aspects, start by sampling in your neighbourhood which is a universal practice.
Further, you can contact the shopping malls or departmental stores. Also, try selling through an online platform like Amazon.
BAKING
India is a country which is seriously diabetic and still can’t complete any meal without dessert.
How can a baking business collapse here? Since most of us have a significant sweet tooth, a baker in the colony delivering freshly baked cupcakes and pastries could be nothing but the sweetest soul alive.
A basic setup with medium-sized oven, cute apron and some sugar syrup along with the lust to bake are more than enough to flourish your baking business.
Make sure you are creative in your presentations.
For marketing, free sampling is the best option. Further, you can use your social media and WhatsApp groups to advertise.
Bake a cake as a gift wherever you go, this would create a lovely customer base.
CHOCOLATE MAKING
Birthdays or Breakups, chocolates are always craved for.
As they say, “Chocolate is not food it’s an emotion.”
Well, if chocolate is so loved then how can one made with the love of hands and comfort of home fail?
Now, to begin with, you must decide the types of chocolates you will be dealing with as there are plenty.
Chocolates are the most common gift item as well, So analyse the market and people’s demand.
Make you have all the required equipment and other materials stocked up.
Initially, start serving the local known circles as birthday gifts, return gifts and other special occasions.
Go digital. Be it a website or social media marketing. Upload your chocolate pictures on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and let others know about your home-based business. Spread the word.
TIFFIN SERVICE
If you stay at a place close to huge commercial complexes, then surely you will have a lot of bachelors staying nearby.
They are generally staying away from family for work and usually can’t cook.
Or if you stay near a college campus then again you will have a lot of students staying nearby who are away from family.
Your passion to cook steps up as a business idea here.
These people need homemade food and you are the queen of cooking.
Mere 10-12 houses daily and you will earn a reasonable amount.
Initially, from your residential kitchen then a separate setup whenever the orders seem to be going up.
This tiffin service needs three meals to be cooked in a day like you do it generally for your family.
PARTY ORDERS
If you stay at a place close to huge commercial complexes, then surely you will have a lot of bachelors staying nearby.
They are generally staying away from family for work and usually can’t cook.
Or if you stay near a college campus then again you will have a lot of students staying nearby who are away from family.
Your passion to cook steps up as a business idea here.
These people need homemade food and you are the queen of cooking.
Mere 10-12 houses daily and you will earn a reasonable amount.
Initially, from your residential kitchen then a separate setup whenever the orders seem to be going up.
This tiffin service needs three meals to be cooked in a day like you do it generally for your family.
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