Businesses to venture into

[hyudien]

Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

The 3 things mentioned are indeed inseparable during a vacation, the more you find creative ways, be it trading food and drinks, unique decorations, or souvenirs by utilizing used materials that are transformed into items that have added value, it will certainly be more profitable. Actually, there are still many other opportunities in the tourism sector if you are able to utilize lodging services. Spread to every visitor outside the area because affordable lodging will have a higher appeal.

[bias]

Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

Why not go for something about art in general? You can hold an open painting exhibition (or collaborate with a place, doesn't have to be a gallery) from different artists regarding holidays, or you can make a competition for children (and adults) with Christmas theme quizzes and music puzzles and/or a lottery.
IMO, it will be relatively easy to find sponsors for the prizes, which do not have to be expensive. Specifically for the prizes, you can also collaborate with special-purpose organizations/ centers, such as rehabilitation centers, addiction treatment centers, etc from which some already make ornaments and other seasonal items and for sure have more moral weight than other similar items.

[iv4n]

A good businessman can and should make the most out of everything. He sees an opportunity and makes sure that he can make profit out of it. With the holidays fast approaching, here are some small businesses I think a lot of people can easily venture into for extra income this holiday season.

Last winter I was shopping and at a market, I met a colleague from work... every winter he goes to various markets and events, and sells winter trinkets (balloons, sparklers, decorations), souvenirs, and so on. We talked a bit, he told me that last year he barely covered his expenses and that this winter he probably won't even cover them. He said it was his last time and he wouldn't do it again.

Today, many people order everything online, and maybe that's why some small sellers are suffering. Anyway, what I want to say is that it is not that easy to be a businessman, and not everyone can do it. It's easy to talk, but someone needs to take a step and risk money (which they may not have and have to borrow to get started). After that first obstacle comes the second one, you have to display and present it all somewhere (maybe more expenses), while you wait for the sale to start (maybe days, when you don't work and the expenses accumulate).

And in the end, you might succeed, maybe not... just like gambling, you never know until you try.

[beerlover]

Each country has different business opportunities that can be pursued. I come from Indonesia. Based on the opportunities that I see, besides the food business and several other types of businesses that you mentioned, I think the rental business is also very suitable to be pursued which can generate regular income.

The rental business is very suitable to run because there are many tourists who travel. It is estimated that almost every day tourists need vehicles, both international and local tourists.
Bali, for example, in my country. There are almost not enough vehicles because of the enthusiasts who continue to come every day.

Yeah, even with "holiday season" coming up, OP is just limiting it to west. We do not have Halloween, we do not have thanksgiving, we do not have Christmas, none of that exists here. Don't get me wrong, do we have Halloween parties in clubs?

Surely, the place that had regular people last Saturday, will have vampires and pirates drinking together in the pub, but that's about it. Or thanksgiving, do we have like an increase in turkey sales, surely we do, but that's just for fun, we do not "celebrate" anything, and won't be turning into a profitable business. Christmas is already just regional and religious, you have to remember not everyone is following Christianity, and that is why the results would be different in other nations. So this means the holiday season isn't a holiday season for majority of the world, literally the population majority doesn't have that, the minority is celebrating that and not something we could care.

[tabas]

If you’re looking to make some extra money during the holidays, you could find a good factory outlet with quality, affordable goods, stock up on some unique and interesting souvenirs, and set up a stall during peak holiday traffic. China’s Yiwu Small Commodities Market gathers souvenirs exported worldwide, so if you have the right connections, it’s worth a try. With proper cost control, you could turn a profit.

He has already mentioned that about souvenirs and that's why he's looking for any other suggestions that someone can bring up.

Souvenirs be it keychains or tee shirts, everyone loves a holiday themed souvenir.

Home organization services, some individuals return to their family houses during the festive period and may need assistance with cleaning, organizing, and setting up their homes.

I usually see the videos as well with the mowing services. So, with these cleaning services, I agree that when people come from vacation, they get tired and just want to rest all day long and probably for a few days until they get back to work. So, with these tasks they can just simply lay down on the bed and let someone do the work. This is a low-key business but on trend as well these days.

[Fortify]

A good businessman can and should make the most out of everything. He sees an opportunity and makes sure that he can make profit out of it. With the holidays fast approaching, here are some small businesses I think a lot of people can easily venture into for extra income this holiday season.

Food business if there is one thing that a holiday will never miss that will be food. A holiday is not a holiday without some delicious meals. If you are quite handy in the kitchen, you can find a recipe and elevate it to sell. In my country, you do not need to have a physical store to start selling. We sell to our neighbors, friends and families and they will eventually spread the word and more customers will buy. In this holiday season, desserts are also in demand and there are a few easy recipes online you can follow. Remember that innovation is key so always improve what you see.

Decoration for the next two or three months, public places would be swamped with decorations. Christmas lights and ornaments will already be hanging from public places like the mall and for sure many families would start decorating as well. Like I always say, taking a preexisting product and elevating it is what would drive you to success. You can make your own holiday decorations from unconventional materials making it more unique and would allow it to stand out from usual decorations.

Souvenirs be it keychains or tee shirts, everyone loves a holiday themed souvenir. As they call it, this is the season of giving. People would be looking for good gifts for their loved ones so this is your time to present them with something unique and thoughtful. People like hand made crafts but will not actually do it themselves so it usually sells good this time of the year.


Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

The best performing businesses aren't planning where they are going to be a month from now, chances are all the bulk ordering for things like keychains/t-shirts/decorations was done many months ago so it could be created at the cheapest cost in places like China and take a month to ship to some places in Europe. Besides that, it can be tough to break into these trinket type markets because the manufacturers now have much more direct lines to customers and do things like dropshipping via Ebay. You are better off targeting home made stuff to sell on places like Etsy, where you can get a unique edge due to the customizable nature of your products and the reduced shipping times in your local area.

[coolcoinz]

A smart thing to do is to choose a business that people will always need, even in bad times.
There are many examples of such businesses, for instance you'll always need food and shelter, running water, electricity, but also medicine, clothes, cleaning supplies. Economic situation in your country might change and people will save up on things, but they will never save up on things their kids need.

On the other side of the spectrum are luxury items like watches and there's a twist here because you might think that since these things are the first thing people will not buy if they start running out of money, you can always hold them and sell them somewhere else, since such items are tradable even in times of war.

If I were you, I'd invest in something that you like doing. For instance, if you don't like fashion, you'll be a shitty clothes salesman.
I know a few people who started businesses based on their hobbies and did great. I have a friend who loved biking and he opened a bike repair shop.

[Dailyscript]

Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

I think logistics and delivery services will still be king on this season. Remember people with all of those things that they've bought online and they want no hassle of sending it to them then the courier services will still be the one that shall send those products to them. That's why I think even for being a personal courier or delivery guy, it can be a good hassle for this holiday season when people are too buy buying their stuff and they've got no time in going it to the physical courier services when one can just drop by to their homes and have it delivered to its destination.

Yeah i have like the courier services. But the only problem i have with it is that it is difficult to find a trustworthy person to mange the business if we are not going to mange the business ourselves. A friend of mine who tried setting up that business but needed someone to managed the business is still pending till today. He was lucky that he added a tracking device to the motorcycles if not the rider would've stolen his bike from him and run with it. Apart from the logistic business, i came to an understanding that people wont take your business serious if your not there to manage it. People are ready to take advantage of your business, letting it crumble without doing anything about it. But if your there to supervise it then my dear you will see your profit and no one will cheat or steal from you.

[DeathAngel]

Small businesses that can make quick profits during the holiday season include pop up gift shops, holiday themed food stands (like cookies or hot cocoa), personalised gift services & maybe custom decorations. Offering services like gift wrapping, home decor installation or personal shopping can attract customers. E-commerce stores with unique, hand crafted items or seasonal products also could do well, also a good one is businesses renting out holiday lights or decorations.

[batang_bitcoin]

Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

I think logistics and delivery services will still be king on this season. Remember people with all of those things that they've bought online and they want no hassle of sending it to them then the courier services will still be the one that shall send those products to them. That's why I think even for being a personal courier or delivery guy, it can be a good hassle for this holiday season when people are too buy buying their stuff and they've got no time in going it to the physical courier services when one can just drop by to their homes and have it delivered to its destination.

Yeah i have like the courier services. But the only problem i have with it is that it is difficult to find a trustworthy person to mange the business if we are not going to mange the business ourselves. A friend of mine who tried setting up that business but needed someone to managed the business is still pending till today. He was lucky that he added a tracking device to the motorcycles if not the rider would've stolen his bike from him and run with it. Apart from the logistic business, i came to an understanding that people wont take your business serious if your not there to manage it. People are ready to take advantage of your business, letting it crumble without doing anything about it. But if your there to supervise it then my dear you will see your profit and no one will cheat or steal from you.

As a businessman, you have to be focused on your business if it's the main that you have one. While expanding, you might also encounter these problems but if you're the one handling it, you have to understand the business model, the operations, inventory and other important factors to make the business successful and thriving. Because if you cannot manage and check your business like this one, you shouldn't be a businessman but an investor and just simply funds startups and businesses that lacking of capital.

[Stalker22]

I like the Food business idea, which inspired me to think of this concept for a holiday-focused food delivery service.  People get all nostalgic around the holidays and crave those classic dishes that remind them of childhood, like grandma's famous pumpkin pie or something like that.  Not everyone has the time or talent to whip up those old family recipes themselves though.  Thats why I think a business catering specifically to that need could do well and  youd have to find ways to make the dishes taste homemade even when produced on a larger scale.  And marketing it evoke those sentimental vibes.  But I believe there is an angle there with the right plan.

[GeorgeJohn]

Business man or woman operates with risk measure, because they know that any successful business is caused made through risk, and if you do not take a risk for business, you will not be successful, so therefore I know very well that risk will make you to gain and also make to Loss in business, that's market surveyor is necessary for business and its good for someone for at least to make inquiries before it involves itself for business, so any business you're into, you have to make investigations towards the business before you establish.

Those short term business doesn't yield profits, except that it's a situation whereby you will make the business to run standby, because any business that fluctuates doesn't have much customer and that can reduce or damage reputation

[Questat]

Seeing the holiday season that is fast approaching, aside from e-commerce business and shopping service, if you have potentials to be a good make-up artist since parties do happening here and there, I think you will create a good compensation from it. Just stick with a competitive fee so that you will gain as many clients as you can.

Also, traveling is also fun this time. If you have a travel agency that caters even international trips, most likely it will also prosper within this holiday season.

[icalical]

The end of this year is likely to be one of the record seasons for online sales, with projections upwards of over $240 billion in U.S. holiday spending alone, especially driven by discounts and mobile shopping. That also means small businesses will be competing with major sales events, such as Cyber Week, where buyers frequently wait for deals from large retailers, placing even more pressure on price and uniqueness for smaller ventures.
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/deck-the-halls-for-2024-holiday-retail-success

Beyond food and decor, consider options that are really taking off this year, curated holiday gift bundles or even personalized experiences. This could be particularly true in small, handmade gift businesses. Salesforce says shoppers are increasingly loyal to those offering them unique or customizable products. Put a twist on your product with unique packaging, limited holiday editions, or bundling to help attract customers during this competitive season.

[ndutndut]

A good businessman can and should make the most out of everything. He sees an opportunity and makes sure that he can make profit out of it. With the holidays fast approaching, here are some small businesses I think a lot of people can easily venture into for extra income this holiday season.

Food business if there is one thing that a holiday will never miss that will be food. A holiday is not a holiday without some delicious meals. If you are quite handy in the kitchen, you can find a recipe and elevate it to sell. In my country, you do not need to have a physical store to start selling. We sell to our neighbors, friends and families and they will eventually spread the word and more customers will buy. In this holiday season, desserts are also in demand and there are a few easy recipes online you can follow. Remember that innovation is key so always improve what you see.

Decoration for the next two or three months, public places would be swamped with decorations. Christmas lights and ornaments will already be hanging from public places like the mall and for sure many families would start decorating as well. Like I always say, taking a preexisting product and elevating it is what would drive you to success. You can make your own holiday decorations from unconventional materials making it more unique and would allow it to stand out from usual decorations.

Souvenirs be it keychains or tee shirts, everyone loves a holiday themed souvenir. As they call it, this is the season of giving. People would be looking for good gifts for their loved ones so this is your time to present them with something unique and thoughtful. People like hand made crafts but will not actually do it themselves so it usually sells good this time of the year.


Is there any more things we can create and sell this holiday season?

For those of you who work as creative entrepreneurs, of course when the holidays arrive, you will make this moment a very profitable business opportunity. Without exception, almost all businesses have the potential to generate profits, especially if the business is opened around tourist attractions, of course this is very tempting.
However, there are several businesses/services that do not have much capital and are not very qualified that you can take advantage of when the holiday season arrives. If you have a camera and are very fond of photography. Then opening a photography service can be a good business idea during the holidays, especially if this is done in a tourist spot which of course the place is filled with foreigners who come to tourist attractions.

Because this business only requires a camera and has photography skills, you can photograph various precious moments of tourists while they are on vacation. Tourists certainly want to take advantage of these moments to be immortalized such as photos with family, photos with scenery, and so on. Look for a unique business when the holidays arrive so that you can stand out among the many other competitors.

[Xcode7]

For those of you who work as creative entrepreneurs, of course when the holidays arrive, you will make this moment a very profitable business opportunity. Without exception, almost all businesses have the potential to generate profits, especially if the business is opened around tourist attractions, of course this is very tempting.
However, there are several businesses/services that do not have much capital and are not very qualified that you can take advantage of when the holiday season arrives. If you have a camera and are very fond of photography. Then opening a photography service can be a good business idea during the holidays, especially if this is done in a tourist spot which of course the place is filled with foreigners who come to tourist attractions.

Because this business only requires a camera and has photography skills, you can photograph various precious moments of tourists while they are on vacation. Tourists certainly want to take advantage of these moments to be immortalized such as photos with family, photos with scenery, and so on. Look for a unique business when the holidays arrive so that you can stand out among the many other competitors.

Someone who has a high level of creativity, of course it is easy for them to find new ideas that they can sell, especially if they can take advantage of the big day, of course there will be many ideas that they have related to the atmosphere of the big day and if they choose a tourist location to run their business, there will be many benefits that they can get because everyone who is on vacation, of course most of them have the funds to be enjoyed at each tourist location.

For now, I think the photography business around tourist attractions has decreased slightly due to technological developments because everyone certainly has a sophisticated cellphone that can be used to capture their moments while on vacation and there are also those who already have their own cameras that they have prepared during their vacation, if someone has a unique idea that they can sell around a tourist spot, of course it will be easy to attract the attention of those who are on vacation to buy it as a gift for their closest people.

[MrEazyLife]

Another business to consider this holiday that brings massive profit is sound hiring or audio equipment rental I know of a guy who doesn’t rest for a day come this festival season because many will be having occasion like wedding ceremonies, private parties and events.
As one who wants to make money this season this is another business to consider.

[Onyeeze]

To make profit in business depends you are ability to secure the business or their ability for you to make the business to be prosperous because if you are not hard working there is no way your business can make well, and if you fail to understand the rules and the regulation of a business it will make a business to lack Focus and also experience a loss on the process so it is good for someone to verify make necessary research before the person venture into business as you said because without studying a business properly I don't think that to be able to make a profit towards it so it is good for you to make and also business so only that alone is what make people to prosper

[Akbarkoe]

Yes, we can take advantage of this long holiday to make money, by starting a business like the OP mentioned. In addition to the three types of businesses that the OP mentioned, I will add one more type of business that I think is suitable to run during the long Christmas and New Year holidays.

When Christmas and New Year arrive, as a thank you, people like to send gifts to friends or relatives. Therefore, I think the "parcel" business is a suitable business, whether it is a fruit parcel, electronic goods, cosmetics, food, clothing, and so on. To make it more attractive with your creativity, you can decorate the parcel as beautifully as possible with a Christmas and New Year theme.

To start this business, the capital is quite large, but you can minimize the capital and losses by using the PO (pre-order) system. Thus, you only make a number of parcels according to the order, so that there are no items left over because they are not sold. And the way to sell it can be done online, in other words, you only need to make a post on your social media page, or through group and personal messages.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Food business if there is one thing that a holiday will never miss that will be food. A holiday is not a holiday without some delicious meals. If you are quite handy in the kitchen, you can find a recipe and elevate it to sell. In my country, you do not need to have a physical store to start selling. We sell to our neighbors, friends and families and they will eventually spread the word and more customers will buy. In this holiday season, desserts are also in demand and there are a few easy recipes online you can follow. Remember that innovation is key so always improve what you see.

The food business trend is growing rapidly in the area where I live and maybe people master how to process it so that it is easy for them to express themselves. The food business is also very promising to make a profit as long as the food served is delicious and has other advantages in the service sector. The food business does not require a lot of capital because everyone can run it by utilizing existing abilities and food is a sought-after need, especially on weekends when most people go on vacation with their families.

I see the potential for the food business experiencing an increasing trend and even previously unknown foods are now being traded freely in the market. This shows that the food business does have a much bigger place for sellers who have creativity in developing it.