{"id":14237,"date":"2020-09-11T19:36:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T19:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/kenya\/?p=14237"},"modified":"2020-09-11T19:36:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T19:36:37","slug":"five-businesses-you-can-start-with-sh5000-and-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/economy\/five-businesses-you-can-start-with-sh5000-and-less","title":{"rendered":"Five businesses you can start with Sh5,000 and less"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Author: Sara Okuoro\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> The Coronavirus pandemic has taught Kenyans a lot. The suddenness of the pandemic shook the country\u2019s economy and left Kenyans with empty pockets. The unemployment rates in the country have also shot up during the pandemic. It has become clearer to Kenyans that job security can be sometimes overrated.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of Kenyans have lost their jobs in the massive lay-offs that we have seen in the country so far.\u00a0More and more Kenyans are slowly realizing that the only job they can be secure of is self-employment. However,\u00a0starting a business during the pandemic\u00a0can be challenging as capital is difficult to come by.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, one needs to establish a business idea that requires little capital but with room for expansion. The world\u2019s greatest businessmen and women started at the lowest levels. We all know the stories of the Jack Mas, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, just to mention a few.<\/p>\n<p>In Kenya there are many businesses that can start with capital of less than Sh5,000. However, the perfect business to start with Sh5,000 and less is that which has room for expansion. You wouldn\u2019t want your business to always be worth just Sh5,000, would you?\u00a0Here are some of the brilliant business ideas you can start with Sh5,000 or less and still grow to become a revered business in the country:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-group readmore my-3\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>1. Fries business in your neighbourhood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With as little as Sh5,000, you can have a fries business that will blossom within a short period of time. You can even save the profits to later invest in a hotel since you would have gained some experience in the food industry.\u00a0To begin, you just need enough supplies for a day and you are good to go. However, you should note that the location you set up the business is also very crucial.<\/p>\n<p>You will only need a 50kg potato sack, 5 litres cooking oil, source of fuel, tomato sauce and maybe some salt together with other accompaniments.\u00a0 This cannot cost you more than Sh4,500. A very easy business idea.\u00a0Also, if you feel shy about standing by the roadside selling fries you could hire someone to do that. In fact, with that you would have created employment and can pay your employee by commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Selling lady mitumba clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mitumba clothes or second-hand clothes is another great business that you can start in Kenya with Sh5,000 only and make a living.\u00a0Why women\u2019s clothes?\u00a0They are cheaper in wholesale and easier to sell. Come on, which lady doesn\u2019t want to look good. No wonder they\u2019ll buy anything that catches their eye.\u00a0A bale of ladies\u2019 mix dress goes for approximately Sh5,000 in Nairobi and depending on your prices you will make double or triple your capital if you sell everything.<\/p>\n<p>For a start you could be selling online from your home but once you get more profit then you can invest in a stall. Have more people access your business?<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Selling African beadwork<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are two approaches towards this small business idea. You could either design the items by yourself or buy readymade items to resell. If you decide to start from scratch, then you will need skills and supplies.\u00a0In this approach, the materials are relatively cheap. It will bring more profit but will consume more time.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could decide to buy ready-made products and resell them.\u00a0There\u2019s Kariokor market in the outskirts of Nairobi where you can buy such products in bulk. Beautiful neck pieces that retail at Sh1,000 in the city centre can be found in Kariokor for Sh250- Sh400.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Drinking-Water Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is another business that does not require much in terms of capital. Target areas where people experience water scarcity, uptown areas, and areas with salty water.\u00a0Start by distributing flyers and telling people what you do. Once you get your first three clients, then you are good to go.<\/p>\n<p>If you are selling at a good price and your product is fresh and clean, then your first customers will refer you to others willingly.\u00a0Buy water, especially from 10 litres and above from a trusted brand at a wholesale price, and do deliveries upon request. One word of caution, though, don\u2019t overcharge. With a little more patience and strategizing, you will find yourself making a good profit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Perfume refilling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perfume business is quickly gaining momentum in the Kenyan space; therefore, it is one of the lucrative businesses in Kenya to start on a low budget.\u00a0Start by buying small container perfumes at around Sh100 and reselling them for about Sh180. Master what your customers need and deliver. That way, you will grow.\u00a0In all these small business ideas, there is room for growth. However, it takes patience and resilience in order to\u00a0take your business to the next level.\u00a0<strong>Dr Pesa is\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Kevin Namunwa, who is part of the brand and marketing team at Cytonn Investments.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Sara Okuoro\u00a0 AfricaPress-Kenya: The Coronavirus pandemic has taught Kenyans a lot. The suddenness of the pandemic shook the country\u2019s economy and left Kenyans with empty pockets. The unemployment rates in the country have also shot up during the pandemic. It has become clearer to Kenyans that job security can be sometimes overrated. 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