This year we found some great small businesses in New York, Austin, New Orleans, Detroit, Seattle and Washington. Small businesses in many other American cities continue to innovate like never before.
These successful specialists, such as a floating restaurant, a vegan strip club and a pirate supplies store, are radically reorganizing food industry and sphere retail.
We present to you our review of the 50 most relevant small businesses in the United States at the beginning of 2014.
1. Bearded Bastard
Where: Online, office located in Austin, Texas
What it is: A new brand of mustache wax.
What's the kicker: The man known as Jeremy Newton, who also sports an impressive beard, founded Bearded Bastard to help soften the toughest beards and tame the unruliest mustaches.
Products include Woodsman Hair Wax, Woodsman Beard Oil, natural oil shaving products, and this new Austin company is also developing many new oils and tonics dictated by the needs of men.
New items will be available soon.
2. Big Gay Ice Cream
Where: New York, 125 E. 7th Street and 61 Grove Street
What it is: A gay ice cream parlor.
What's the kicker: Big Gay Ice Cream started out in 2009 as the Big Gay Ice Cream food truck, a concept that became so popular that the creators had to establish permanent locations in both the East and West Village.
BGIC, which is known for its soft serve ice cream and shakes, sculpts awesome and cool flavor combinations with ingredients like crushed vanilla wafer Nilla cookies, pumpkin jam, or key lime curd, but even cooler are the names they give to their wonder concoctions.
There's nothing more fun than ordering a Mexican AffoGEYTO with double cream.
Where: Texas, Houston, Westheimer Road, 1018
What it is: A nonconformist coffee shop.
What's Great: Blacksmith is a coffee shop with rock-star attitude. It pays homage to Queen, and there's a photo of the band's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, on the wall.
Every time a Queen song plays here, the first customer in line gets their drink free. As they say: “When Queen plays, Freddie pays!”
4. Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in
Where: Florida, Miami, NW 29th Street, 70
What is it: a drive-in cinema right in the city center.
What's cool: Blue Starlite is not located on a giant field with space for 300 cars. It's located right in the middle of Miami, with 18 available spots per showing.
Despite the lack of space, he still provides a deeply personal, traditional drive-in experience, even converting an old '50s Ford pickup into a movie projector.
They also serve some really cool movie snacks, like gelatin bear sprinkles, or cotton candy with the addition of explosive Pop Rocks candies.
5. Booty's Street Food
Where: Louisiana New Orleans 800 Louisa Street
What it is: An international street food restaurant with a hidden art gallery.
What's Great: Co-owners Nick Vivion and Kevin Farrell bring to life the idea of food you love from a variety of countries. Inspired by their travels around the world, Vivion and Farrell developed a menu that includes classic food trucks like French fries from Belgium, banh mi sandwiches from Vietnam, and empanadas from Venezuela.
And as if that weren't enough, Booty's is home to a secret art gallery(spoiler alert: she's in the restroom!)
6. Brightside Boutique & Tattoo
Where: Maryland, Baltimore, South Charles Street, 1133
What it is: a fashion boutique and tattoo parlor.
What's cool: Passersby will recognize Brightside by its sunny yellow storefront, inspired by the opening song of "Good Morning Baltimore" from the musical "Hairspray."
Voted Best Boutique in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine, Brightside sells trendy clothing, shoes and accessories. Partners Christy Griffiths and Kukui Castillo run the business together, with Griffiths focusing on fashion and Castillo focusing on tattoos.
7. Carousel Bar
Where: Louisiana, New Orleans, 214 Royal Street
What it is: A carousel-themed bar.
What's the kicker: Drinkers gather around the Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone, which is built around a real, working carousel. The Old Carousel is decorated in artsy French Quarter style, with 25 seats that give you an ever-changing view of historic Royal Street.
Not only is the concept itself incredibly cool, but so is the enormous cocktail menu of Carousel Bar, which is distinguished by its martinis.
8. Casa Diablo
Where: Oregon, Portland, NW St. 2839 Helens Road
What it is: America's first vegan strip club.
What's the kicker: At Casa Diablo, all the food served is vegan-friendly, and all the stripper outfits worn—and then removed—are made without any animal products at all (however, the strippers themselves don't have to be vegan).
The strip club was featured on the IFC TV show "Portlandia" because it is popular among vegans, celebrities, and even politicians.
9. City Bird
Where: Michigan, Detroit, 460 W. Canfield Street
What it is: A craft store dedicated to Detroit.
What's cool: This is not your average arts and crafts store. The two founders, siblings who pride themselves on being “seventh-generation Detroiters,” found a way to combine their love of the arts and Detroit by creating a store that doubles as a studio and gallery.
All of the products they sell—including housewares, accessories, and various paper products—celebrate Detroit and showcase the work of hundreds of American artists.
10. Crock Spot
Where: The van travels in Denver, Colorado
What is it: a food truck that serves... individual order slow cooked dishes.
11. Echo Park Time Travel Mart
Where: California, Los Angeles, West Sunset Boulevard, 1714
What it is: A time travel store.
What's Great: Echo Park Time Travel Mart sells everything you'll need to survive the past or future.
Including: canned mammoth meat, barbaric insect repellent, and enough anti-cloning liquid that will last your entire life.
These all seem like things no one would ever need, but it's all in good fun, which makes this place quite popular - there's even a second location, the Mar Vista Time Travel Mart.
The store is a fundraising tool for writer Dave Eggers' nonprofit organization 826 National, a writing and education center for children.
12. Egg Slut
Where: Location in Los Angeles, California
What it is: A food truck with a focus on breakfast.
What's Cool: The provocative name "Egg Slut" is part of what makes this van awesome, the other part being the balls. As the name suggests, everything on the Egg Slut menu is made deliciously from eggs.
From simple bacon-wrapped eggs to Egg Slut's signature mac and cheese to tacos, Egg Slut proves that everything is better with eggs—and it's okay to go a little crazy about them.
13. Fojol Bros
Where: Somewhere in Washington
What is it: “a traveling culinary carnival”...
Here's the kicker: The Fojol brothers are more than food truck cooks. They are also carnival performers. The brothers serve Indian and Ethiopian street food classics with basmati rice and injera, respectively.
Dressed in colorful costumes, the brothers create quite a spectacle when they appear outside government buildings and law offices, but their food is also hailed as some of the best in Washington.
14. Forbes Island
Where: California, San Francisco, Sea Lion Harbor, Dock H between berths 39 and 41
What is it: a floating restaurant.
What's Great: Forbes Island is located in San Francisco's Sea Lion Harbor and has the best views of Alcatraz and sea lions soaking up the sun.
Forbes Island was originally built in 1975 by millionaire and houseboat designer Forbes Thor Kidu as a private houseboat, and while the houseboat plan fell through, the floating restaurant idea remained.
The menu is quite upscale and there are separate banquet menus for larger groups.
The restaurant had a fire in May, but the damage wasn't too bad, so they're back in business.
Where: Online, office located in Seattle, Washington
What it is: A social vacation planning site.
What's Great: Gatherball tracks what you want to do, where you want to go, and what you want to see. It also shares this information with anyone in your network who can advise you on your intended route.
It also has a personal expense recording feature, so if you're traveling with other people, you can easily find out who owes money at the end of the trip.
Where: Online, office located in San Francisco, California
What it is: An app that pays you for following your workout schedule.
What's the kicker: GymPact encourages people to go to the gym through positive reinforcement (paying you when you go) and negative reinforcement (fining you when you don't).
Users set the schedule they want to stick to and record their workout hours by checking in to their gyms in the GymPact app (locations are confirmed by a GPS tracker on their smartphone).
Those who don't meet their goal pay five dollars for each missed workout. The money is then collected by the GymPact app and paid out to those who meet or exceed their goals. You'll never miss yours Gym again if you use this app.
Where: Ohio, Columbus, Easton Station Road, 4032 and Brickel Street, 17
What it is: A vintage-inspired sportswear store.
What's cool: Homage's interior looks like a boys' dorm room from the fifties.
T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops and other athletic apparel proudly display designs inspired by the past year's college sports, politics, music, and pop culture.
Homage is where Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Lee, Larry Bird and Ohio State take back their former stylish roots.
18. Honor & Folly
Where: Michigan, Detroit, Michigan Avenue, 2132
What it is: Vintage bed and breakfast.
What's Great: This unique accommodation is designed to evoke the inn of the early 1900s. In keeping with this tradition, the hotel has an antique feel, with furnishings that are in keeping with the era, such as handmade blankets, wooden tables and old suitcases as bedside tables.
The hotel also hosts cooking classes from renowned local chefs.
19. Hot Doug's
Where: Illinois, Chicago, N. California Avenue, 3324
What is it: an unusual “sausage superstore.”
What's Great: Chicago is famous for its hot dogs, and Hot Doug's is one of the best places to try one. They have more than a dozen signature and special varieties, including the jalapeño rattlesnake sausage, beer-soaked bratwurst, and meatless hot dog.
All hot dogs can be made even more unique with ten different dressings and a range of exciting sides, including duck fat fries.
20. Hotlips Pizza
Where: Several locations in Portland, Oregon
What is it: a green pizzeria.
What's Great: Hotlips is the proud owner of five pizzerias in Portland, but their most prized location is in the heart of the Pearl District, at the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, which has earned Gold in Energy and Environmental Design Leadership.
This super eco-pizzeria sources locally grown ingredients, uses waste heat from its ovens to heat water, and makes deliveries using electric vehicles. Crispy, gluten-free pizza and vegetarian pies are their specialty.
21.jm Curley
Where: Massachusetts, Boston, Temple Place, 21
What it is: A burger joint that offers themed menu additions every week.
What's Hot: Jm Curley, named Boston Magazine's 2013 Best Burger, now serves seven new themed items each week.
In October, for example, chef Samuel Monsour debuted a "Goodbye Breaking Bad" menu, featuring the Heisenburger, Los Pollos Hermanos fried chicken quesadilla, and a blueberry almond donut with "96 percent blue icing."
22. Kennedy School
Where: Oregon, Portland, NE 33rd Avenue, 5736
What it is: A boutique hotel and music venue in an old elementary school.
What's Great: Kennedy's has long been a beloved Portland institution, dating back to its opening in 1915.
And although it has ceased to function as a school for the last forty years, it has not lost its charm. The building now has 57 rooms, six bars and restaurants, a cinema, a brewery, and a large concert hall.
Guests can also enjoy the beautiful and luxurious pool area where the teachers' lounge was previously located.
23. Labobatory (Boba 7)
Where: California, Los Angeles, West 7th Street, 5180
What is it: a bar with alcoholic boba (bubble tea - tea drinks with tapioca balls).
What's the kicker: Boba 7, also known as Laboratory, is tucked away in the back of Thai restaurant Soi 7, and calls itself "the world's first boozy boba bar."
What's their signature? Of course, bubble tea mixed with Heineken, Baileys, tequila, or rum, in various combinations. They also make a really killer Bloody Mary with Sriracha sauce.
24. LTO (Limited Time Only)
Where: New York, 171 E. Broadway
What it is: A restaurant with a rotating menu and chefs.
What's Great: LTO gives chefs a chance to showcase their work and promotes opportunities to try different cuisines. The restaurant's name reflects the culture of pop-up restaurants with rotating chefs. LTO features both celebrity chefs and obscure culinary names who occupy the kitchen from one week to a month.
25. MakeItFor.Us
Where: Online, office located in Chicago, Illinois
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What it is: An online marketplace where you can ask for anything to be made by people who can do it.
Here's the kicker: Think of it as "an eBay for something that doesn't exist yet."
Creators can sign up and list things they can make for you, while applicants can request items promoted by the creator. And applicants should not at all limit themselves to the items presented on the site.
They can take anything they see on Facebook, Pinterest, or other sites and request that it be made by the creator at MakeItFor.Us.
26. Maximus/Minimus
Where: Seattle, Washington
What it is: A steampunk food truck.
What's Cool: One of the coolest things is the food truck itself, which serves some of the best pulled pork sandwiches in the Northwest from a food truck shaped like a giant metal pig.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese owner Kurt Beecher Dammeier ensures his commitment to food quality by donating one percent of sales to the Flagship Foundation, a non-profit organization that inspires children to make healthy food choices.
27. Imogene + Willie
Where: Tennessee, Nashville, 12th Avenue South, 2601
What is it: a jeans store housed in a renovated gas station.
Here's the kicker: Don't let its shabby appearance fool you. Vintage-inspired, custom-made Imogene + Willie jeans—sold locally—represent classic American craftsmanship and beauty.
The husband-and-wife team repairs jeans with normal wear and tear up to three times free of charge.
28. Miso & Ale
Where: Honolulu, Hawaii
What it is: Hawaiian pop-up gastronomic pub.
What's It Cool: Founded by Chris Okuhara, whose family owns the popular Likelike Drive Inn, Miso & Ale is a new pop-up eatery that sources fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to make its delicious creations.
Okuhara combines his Hawaiian upbringing with classical culinary training to make dishes like shrimp with white meat sausage, pork belly with green eggs and ham, and a sweet dish he calls "deconstructed Girl Scout cookies."
29. Mudville Flats Boutique Hotel
Where: California, San Diego, Tenth Avenue, 747
What it is: A baseball-focused boutique hotel in San Diego's Ballpark District.
What's the kicker: The Ballpark District is the home of the San Diego Padres, and what better place to stay than a hotel that honors the famous San Diego baseball team?
Hotel rooms are fully furnished apartments with kitchens, living rooms and private patios. Of course, proximity to the stadium is one of Mudville's amenities, as are the barbecues, ideal for cooking up hot dogs and hamburgers for the game.
30. My.Suit
Where: Several locations in New York
What it is: A custom suit store that allows men to select suits in person or online.
Here's the kicker: Wall Streeters, rejoice! My.Suit custom suits for men in New York.
Once you've measured, you can go to the store to create a suit from hundreds of fabrics and fits, or use an innovative online tool to customize it to your specifications. They take even more measurements than a regular tailor, making sure the suit is perfect and ready within two weeks.
31. OKRA Charity Saloon
Where: Texas, Houston, Congress Avenue, 924
What it is: A bar that donates its profits to charity.
What's the kicker: OKRA (Organized Collaboration on Restaurant Affairs) Charity Saloon is a bar that donates 100 percent of its profits - from the sale of food and drinks - to various social programs in Houston every month that were selected by customers.
Each time a patron purchases a drink, they receive one vote on which charity to designate as a beneficiary for the next month. OKRA also has a large food menu, including, as you might expect if you speak English, fried okra.
32. Pangea Pal
Where: Online, office located in San Diego, California
What it is: An online service that helps travelers find the best of a city by connecting them with the people who live there.
What's cool: on Pangea Pal you have the opportunity to find a buddy, become a buddy, or be in two roles at the same time. Travelers can write to friends on the site who live in the same place they plan to visit and schedule a time to meet up and explore the area like locals do.
As a traveler, this is a great way to meet people who really know the place well and get off the beaten path, especially if you are not fluent in a foreign language. As a Buddy, you'll get paid to show off the places you know and love, and you'll meet some of the cool kids to boot.
Where: Anywhere in Houston, Texas
What is it: a mobile photo booth.
What's the kicker: PhotoMoto is a mobile photo booth based on a restored 1978 Volkswagen bus.
People can book PhotoMoto for special events and parties, and husband-and-wife team Austin and Brittany Haviken will bring the bus right to the event.
34. Pizza Brain
Where: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Frankford Avenue, 2313.
What it is: America's first pizza museum and pizzeria.
What's the kicker: Pizza Brain was founded in September 2012 by Brian Dwyer, a pizza lover with a collection of pizza paraphernalia so large it filled an entire store—and is now America's first pizza museum.
Located in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood, Pizza Brain has the largest collection of related memorabilia in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Pizza Brain is also a pizzeria and it's really good at it.
35. Restaurant Jezebel
Where: Texas, Austin, West 6th Street, 800
What it is: An elegant, upscale restaurant that epitomizes the pleasure of dining with made-to-order dishes.
What's Great: The waitstaff at Restaurant Jezebel will ask you about your dietary preferences and favorite dishes, and then create a personalized gourmet dinner menu just for you, served with wine, cigars, or both.
Owner and Chef Parind Vora originally opened the restaurant in Ruidoso, New Mexico in 2001, and now has locations in New York City, Augusta, Georgia, and most recently Austin.
36. Seattle Caviar Company
Where: Washington, Seattle, Eastlake Avenue East, 2922
What it is: An educational caviar store.
What's cool: Seattle Caviar Company makes caviar accessible to anyone who wants to learn more about this delicacy.
In addition to selling caviar, the company hosts tastings every Thursday evening at its retail store, where visitors can come and sample the caviar with a glass of champagne to learn about the products.
Where: Online, office located in Huntington, New York
What it is: An online store that sends you random items.
What's the kicker: SomethingStore operates on a "surprise" business model: customers pay ten dollars to get something in the mail, but they won't know what it is until it arrives. Recent items have included a floor piano (like the one in the movie Big), an Amazon Kindle, a fondue pot, and even a fedora.
While the concept seems strange and unsustainable, SomethingStore has been selling stuff since 2007, and even has its own Reddit thread dedicated to showcasing stuff received by people around the world.
38. Story
Where: New York, 10th Avenue, 144
What it is: A permanent retail store that changes completely every 4-6 weeks.
What's Great: Located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, Story is a store that completely reinvents itself every 4-6 weeks, completely changing its surroundings, products and story.
Previous store displays have focused on 3D printers, unique artist works, and wellness-related items.
39. Sunday Dinner Company
Where: Michigan, Detroit, E. Jefferson Avenue, 6470
What it is: A restaurant turned community center.
What's special: This restaurant is not only focused on serving black cuisine, called "soul food" here. It also soothes the soul by acting as a community center whose goal is to make Detroit a better place.
They hire returning citizens who want a new start and hold events to raise money for community projects.
40. The Beer Dabbler Store
Where: Minnesota, St. Paul, 7th Street West, 1095
What is it: a beer-themed equipment and clothing store.
What's the kicker: Beer Dabbler Store – the best place, where beer lovers can go besides going to the bar. They sell cool, slightly kitschy glassware for beer, for example, glasses, artwork based on beer, beer tap handles and branded clothing from various breweries.
They also have an impressive collection of novelty items like beer bottle candles, beer soap, and beer gear for your pets.
41. The Best Fish Taco in Ensenada
Where: California, Los Angeles, North Hillhurst Avenue, 1650
What it is: Comedy show/taco buffet.
Here's the kicker: When the owner of this taco buffet called it "The Best Fish Taco in Ensenada," he wasn't trying to be arrogant. He was just being honest.
Joseph Cordova's goal was to sell the most amazing fish taco in Ensenada—and he really does—but the buffet is also home to frequent comedy nights, where such talented comedians as Patton Oswalt, Demitri Martin and Chelsea Peretti have appeared. The best thing about it is that the show costs the same as your fish taco.
42. Pirate Supply Store
Where: California, San Francisco, Valencia Street, 826
What it is: San Francisco's only independent pirate goods store.
Here's the kicker: When the nonprofit 826 Valencia bought a retail site for its writing training center in the heart of the Mission neighborhood, zoning policies required it to use the space for a store.
To disguise the training lab inside, she opened a pirate store that sells glass eyes, hooks, beard trims, treasure chests, mermaid bait, and even more villainous goods. Sales benefit the center.
43. The Big Board
Where: District of Columbia, Washington, 421 H Street NE
What it is: A bar with a unique pricing strategy.
What's cool: Big Board views beer as a commodity, with the price of beer fluctuating based on supply and demand, much like the stock market. Beers are listed on a big board, which gives the place its name, which displays prices in real time.
They also serve 100 percent natural burgers with their "liquid assets," including a signature cocktail list coming soon.
44. The Boring Store
Where: Illinois, Chicago, N. Milwaukee Avenue, 1331
What it is: A store that sells everything you could need to be a secret agent.
Here's the kicker: "We are a purveyor of only boring stuff... We are definitely NOT a secret agent supply store," the Boring Store says on its website.
Despite its name, The Boring Store, The Boring Store is everything but that. Along with fake mustaches and high-tech surveillance equipment, the Boring Store is the front organization for 826CHI, a non-profit writing and teaching center for local students.
45. The Coffee Trike
Where: Somewhere in Boston, Massachusetts
What it is: A full-service coffee bar on wheels.
What's the kicker: After competing in the US Barista Championship, Alessandro "San" Bellino felt the urge to open a cafe and joined the food truck trend. But he traded the van for a sleek, mahogany-colored tricycle equipped with a full espresso bar and refrigerator for cold drinks.
The high-quality menu includes roasted coffee from George Howell Coffee Company in Acton and milk from Mapleline Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts.
46. The Garment District
Where: Massachusetts, Cambridge, Broadway, 200
What it is: An alternative department store that sells clothes by weight.
What's the kicker: This hipster vintage store processes several million pounds of clothing a year. To lighten the load, every morning when he opens (except Fridays), he unties an 850-pound bale of men's, women's and children's clothing onto the floor. Customers wade through it all and pay $1.50 a pound.
Where: Online, office located in Fairfax, Virginia
What it is: An online retail store for geeks.
What's Great: Since 1999, ThinkGeek has served those passionate about technology, from programmers, engineers, students, open source enthusiasts, and the masses who help create internet culture.
Their best sellers include hidden camera pens, plush zombies, replicas of Doctor Who capes and Star Wars stormtrooper uniforms, Minecraft memorabilia, and even a horse head mask.
48. Tijon
Where: California, La Jolla, Herschel Avenue, 7853
What it is: handmade, custom-made perfumes.
What's special: Tijón sells handmade perfumes using its own recipes, but also gives customers the opportunity to create their own unique scent.
For aspiring perfumers, Tijón runs training courses, complete with a lab coat, where students learn to break down various elements flavors and how to mix and isolate to create unique combinations.
49. Unclaimed Baggage Center
Where: Alabama, Scottsboro, 509 West Willow Street
What it is: A store that sells items left in unclaimed airport baggage.
Here's the kicker: Of the 0.5 percent of checked bags on domestic U.S. airlines that don't arrive with passengers at their destination, a whopping 95 percent of those bags find their way home within five days.
The rest make their way to the unclaimed baggage center, which operates under an agreement with airlines and other transport companies. This one-of-a-kind retail store cleans and sells clothing, jewelry, merchandise and other abandoned treasures.
50. Zombie Apocalypse Store
Where: Nevada, Las Vegas, Spring Mountain Road, 3420
What it is: A store that sells everything you might need to survive the zombie apocalypse.
What's Cool: Like most things in Vegas, the Zombie Apocalypse Store is both kitschy and eye-catching roadside attraction.
Stocking ready-to-eat food in bulk, gas masks, machetes, and tire checking tools, this unique retailer will prepare you for natural disasters, government shutdowns, and supernatural attacks.
Based on materials from www.businessinsider.com
Business ideas from America - features of doing business in the USA + 8 interesting ideas+ how applicable they are for us.
Which country has the most original and amazing startups? Of course, USA!
This is where many business ideas are born that soon find fans all over the world: vending machines, delivery services, dry cleaners, laundries, mobile coffee shops.
But today we will look new business ideas in America that appear there on a regular basis.
It seems that the creative thinking of the guys from the States will never dry up. But will new products be able to adapt to our realities of life?
Let's figure it out together.
Features of business in America
It's no secret that many American citizens are not employees, but have their own business. At the same time, in the States it is quite
, having a small starting capital. In addition, in the future you can count on support from the state.
So, what accompanies business ideas in America:
- laws are written for everyone, therefore, everyone is equal before them, which is a definite plus for starting your own business;
- Americans are constantly looking for a way make your life easier, therefore, many business ideas are related to this aspect;
- mixing of different cultures also left its mark on business development in the USA;
- Tough competition due to the large number of entrepreneurs, it forces them to constantly come up with various marketing ploys;
- outsourcing is highly developed, that is, the transfer of certain powers to another company - accounting, legal, advertising services, which significantly speeds up many processes in doing business, besides, these issues will be resolved by specialists in their field;
- taking out a loan is commonplace here, Americans are not plagued by debt.
It is also worth dwelling on US tax policy. Here she is one of the most loyal in the whole world.
As an example, the tax burden on small businesses here is 7 times less than in Russia.
Thus, we see that pleasant tax rates, the ability to take out a loan at a low interest rate, as well as the desire to simplify your life, allow you to generate various incomes in America.
At the same time, entrepreneurs invest a lot in marketing, both monetary and mental resources, since the consumer here is extremely spoiled and is no longer so easy to surprise.
Business ideas from America: 8 striking examples
Well, now we move on to considering the business ideas of America, which have already managed to conquer the inhabitants of this country. Moreover, some of them are quite simple and obvious, while others are quite extraordinary and original.
1) Joint viewing of matches in the virtual space is a new business idea in America.
Watching football while with friends at a bar or on the couch at home is quite fun. But if it is not possible for everyone to gather in one place, but you still want to cheer for your favorite team with a large group, then virtual reality platform LiveLike VR.
To plunge into virtual space, You will need Samsung Gear VR glasses and a downloaded application on your phone, through which the match will be broadcast.
The application works on iOS and Android platforms.
I would also like to note that the developers are working on the possibility of viewing matches in 360 degrees, as well as inviting friends through the popular social network Facebook.
Official website of the program: http://www.livelikevr.com/
2) Farm at home: the Edn project as a business idea in America.
This business idea from America is aimed at apartment residents, as well as those who do not have their own plot of land to grow vegetables and fruits.
The point of this project is to give such people the opportunity to grow plants right at home. In this case, modern technologies will be used.
What does it represent home farm?
This is a rack with several shelves on which holes for growing plants are placed.
The owner of such a “vegetable garden” will need to sow seeds, fill containers with water, and connect it to the system using an application on the phone. It, in turn, will send alerts about what needs to be done and when to harvest.
Now on the official website of the project https://www.edntech.com/ There are two options for organizing a home farm:
The creators of the business idea project from America claim that you can grow any plants that can later be transplanted outside or into larger pots.
But the home farm is best suited for growing greens: basil, rosemary, spinach.
3) Edible cards Eat the fine print - a new business idea in America.
For those who want original congratulations to those with a sweet tooth, as well as lovers of unusual gifts, edible cards were invented.
This new business idea has not yet spread beyond America, but this does not mean that it cannot take root in other countries!
A postcard that can be eaten looks the same as a paper one. At the moment, manufacturers offer 4 flavors: blueberry, lime, strawberry and orange. The period during which it can be eaten is one year. It can then be kept as a keepsake.
The cost of such a delicious gift is $9, and it is delivered in a plastic bag. The adequate and relatively low cost of the goods made this business idea from America quite successful and profitable.
Americans can purchase it on the official website: https://www.eatthefineprint.com/
4) Apparatus for pouring beer.
All over the world there are true beer connoisseurs who pay a lot of attention to drinking the drink, turning this action into a real ritual.
Many people know that the taste of an intoxicating drink is affected not only by its quality and serving temperature, but also by how it is poured into the glass. And for this reason, a business idea was developed in America to create special device called Fizzics.
Its meaning is that the drink processed according to special technology using ultrasound, which produces bubbles of the same size. Due to this uniform distribution of bubbles and correct pressure, a thick and stable foam is obtained, as well as the taste of the drink improves.
The cost of such an American device for connoisseurs of delicious beer is $200. But on the official website you can often stumble upon lucrative discounts.
The official website of the developer of this business idea from America: http://www.fizzics.com
5) Thermal stones: brilliant new business ideas in America.
Thanks to coffee lovers, many business ideas have appeared in America. And this is not surprising, because there are many lovers of this strong drink.
This business idea was inspired by the fact that over 20 million liters of coffee are poured down the sink to keep it cold. And this happens every day. Imagine, a delicious drink ceases to be so for its lovers, because it has become cold.
And so two friends, who later formed a company in New York called Coffee Joulies, came up with the idea of developing special stones that could maintain the optimal temperature of the drink so that it would not cool down so quickly.
They are made from food grade steel and in appearance they resemble coffee beans. Their use is very simple: you need to immerse the capsules in the bottom of a cup or glass, after which you can enjoy the drink for some time.
Also, such stones can be placed at the bottom of a thermos and used to maintain the desired temperature for other drinks.
6) GymPact: a business idea from America for lazy athletes.
There are more and more fans of sports and training, because the fashion for beautiful and toned bodies is only strengthening its position. But still, many people lack some kind of motivation to go to the gym, which is why some skip classes.
And especially for such undisciplined athletes it was developed mobile app which gives a monetary reward those who don’t miss classes and confidently move towards their goal.
The project budget for this new business idea from America is formed from penalties paid by those who did not show up for class.
How do you know that you are not a penalty box?
At the gym that has been chosen for training, you need to “check in” according to the schedule. Those who do not miss training and even exceed their weekly limit receive a pleasant reward.
This motivation system works in two directions - don’t skip workouts, so as not to lose your money, and go to them, so that in the end.
Official website of the resource: http://www.gym-pact.com
7) Vending machines for salads: a business idea from America.
Vending business ideas from America will not surprise anyone.
But Luke Saunders was able to come up with something new, and filled the vending machines with fresh salads. This solution immediately found its fans, because now there is a widespread fashion for proper nutrition and sports, which is a good competitor to fast food.
Farmer's Fridge offers its customers salads whose ingredients are layered. This simple technology allows products to last longer.
But given that the machines are updated early in the morning, and after 6 pm discounts on unsold assortments begin to apply, the consumer will not “run into” expired goods.
Also a distinctive feature of this American vending business are the machines themselves, made in eco-style: wood combined with green paints.
8) Automatic water leak detector: business ideas in America.
The project of a new business idea in America called Water Hero was developed not only for those who periodically forget to turn off the water, but also simply for responsible citizens who are concerned about the possibility of a leak.
How it works?
The device is attached to the water meter, after which the sensor begins to monitor the magnetic pulses of the water meter. The obtained information about water consumption is transferred to the phone using a mobile application. If it is noticed that water consumption exceeds a certain limit, then its supply will be stopped.
In fact, such an invention not only helps households save money on upcoming repairs in case of a leak, but also has a positive effect on nature, since water will not be wasted filling the house or apartment.
Official website of the developer: http://www.waterheroinc.com/
Will business ideas from America take root in Russia?
It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously.
It is believed that every third business idea came from the United States, and most of them adapt to the various conditions prevailing in many countries, including Russian ones.
If we talk about new business ideas in America, some of them will definitely not find a response in Russia, since they are completely tied to the American mentality. Some of them will work great for us, and another part will be able to adapt if they are modified to suit our realities.
For example, a certain category of consumers may be interested in a beer brewing machine, so why not become an official representative of the manufacturer. The same applies to the water leak sensor and thermal stones. The sale of salads is now more relevant than ever, because we have more and more fans of healthy and proper nutrition.
We present to your attention an interesting selection
absolutely new business ideas and the USA:
Thus we see that business ideas from America They may well work for us 100%. But they can also inspire Russian entrepreneurs to create something similar, but suitable specifically for our conditions.
“Big Gay Ice Cream”
Now it is a developed chain of cafes, although back in 2009 the activity began with a small van selling ice cream and shakes. The essence of the idea is very simple, but effective. BGIC offers original and amazingly delicious combinations of ice cream toppings: key lime curd, vanilla cookie crumble, pumpkin jam. Another secret of popularity is the original and memorable names of sweets.
"Blacksmith"
This is an unusual coffee shop. Its creators and visitors are fans of the band Queen. In the hall there are photographs of Freddie Mercury and other musicians of the group. From time to time, one of the group's compositions is played in the coffee shop. At this moment, the first customer in line receives the ordered drink for free. The slogan of this promotion is: “When Queen plays, Freddie pays!”
Booty's Street Food
The owners of this restaurant in Louisiana traveled the world for a long time and studied the features national cuisines. They selected, learned how to cook and offer their visitors the most popular, classic dishes from street food trucks various countries peace. But this is not enough for restless businessmen. The highlight of the restaurant was a hidden art gallery located in the restroom.
"Carousel Bar"
In the center of this huge bar is a real working carousel. This is an old carousel. They don't ride on it. The carousel has huge photographs of the most interesting and popular places historic Royal Street. Visitors sit around the carousel and watch a breathtaking spectacle of successive pictures of local attractions. Also, the bar offers a huge number of original cocktails.
"Crock Spot"
Translated, the food truck chain's name means "Egg Slut." The choice of the brand name turned out to be very successful; it is funny and instantly memorable. But the main feature of the business is that all dishes are prepared using eggs. There are also amazingly delicious signature recipes. It turned out that many people are willing to pay for it. The network is extremely popular and continues to expand, opening new locations.
Forbes Island
This restaurant is located on the water in San Francisco Harbor. In addition to the magnificent and rare views from the windows and terrace of the restaurant on the water, visitors are offered exquisite dishes. There are banquet halls and special menus for various holidays. The restaurant is a huge success and is often booked for special events.
"Gatherball"
This is a social network for travelers. Users going on vacation have the opportunity to receive useful tips from experienced travelers who know the most interesting places on the chosen route. On the Internet you can find out what modes of transport are best to get there, about the best hotels and other features of the route.
This is a mobile application. It gives additional motivation to people who decide to start playing sports. If you visit the gym regularly, pleasant bonuses in cash will be credited to your account, and absentees will be fined. It turns out that those who skip training pay people who managed to force themselves to work out.
"Honor & Folly"
This is a vintage hotel, decorated in the spirit of an inn from the beginning of the last century. The style is perfect, and this attracts many guests. An additional marketing feature is the hotel's regular cooking classes from local chefs.
"Hot Doug's"
This is a well-known chain of eateries in Chicago, which is famous for its original hot dogs. For example, the menu includes rattlesnake sausages. Branded recipes for sauces and appetizers also attract customers.
This is one of the best and most famous burger joints in Boston. Customers love this place because of the delicious food, but the main reason for its huge popularity is the themed menus that change every week.
This is a bar in Los Angeles that offers unique drinks to its customers. Traditional Thai tapioca ball tea is supplemented with liquor. Signature alcoholic cocktails with boba are very popular, and the establishment has no shortage of customers.
This is a restaurant in New York. The specialty of the establishment is its constantly changing chefs. Restaurant visitors have the opportunity to taste the dishes of culinary stars. Also, here they give the opportunity to prove themselves to unknown newcomers. After a week of work, many new stars appeared in LTO.
“MakeItFor.Us”
This trading platform on the Internet. Its users have the opportunity to order the production of any items seen in real life or on social networks. Another part of the users are masters of various fields who carry out these orders.
“Maximus/Minimus”
This is a van that makes and sells incredibly delicious and creative pulled pork sandwiches. The van itself is also noteworthy; it looks like a large metal pig. The business operates in Seattle.
“Miso & Ale”
This is a family pub in Honolulu. The owners offer visitors traditional Hawaiian cuisine made only from local and seasonal ingredients. Unique recipes, exemplary service, freshness and ecological purity of products have made the pub one of the most beloved establishments in the city and an attraction for tourists.
Chain of stores in New York. The best tailors work here, making custom-made men's suits. You can place your order online, but you must come to the salon to try it on. The network offers several hundred varieties of fabrics and many models of suits, which can be selected using a special computer program with visualization. Cutters take many different measurements and work using innovative sewing technology. As a result, the client receives a suit that perfectly suits his figure.
“Pangea Pal”
This is an online service for travelers. When going to an unfamiliar city, users of the service find people who live there. Having met one or more local residents, the traveler arranges a personal meeting or receives valuable advice regarding exploring the most interesting sights, choosing a hotel or places to shop.
A Houston couple bought an old bus, restored it and created an original photo booth. The service is in great demand at various celebrations and parties. Clients order a mobile photo booth very often, because after pre-booking it arrives at the appointed time directly to the place of the celebration.
“Restaurant Jezebel”
This is an upscale restaurant in Austin. Visitors are not offered a standard menu, but are asked about their taste preferences and, based on the information received, a unique gourmet dinner is prepared. Here you can try rare wines, treat yourself to an elegant cigar and receive excellent service.
"SomethingStore"
This is an online store with a very original concept. Customers pay $10, but don't know what they'll get in return until they receive their order. It can be anything - from a piano to household items or a funny hat. Despite the stupidity of the idea, the service has many fans. People are attracted to the pleasant and exciting anticipation and surprise they experience when receiving their purchase.
“The Beer Dabbler Store”
This is a specialized beer-themed store. Here you can buy barrels, original glasses, equipment for selling beer and clothing with the logos of the most famous breweries. The store's assortment includes art and beer-themed souvenirs. Also, customers are offered new items, for example, beer soap or stylish candles in shaped beer bottles.
“The Best Fish Taco in Ensenada”
This is the best place in Los Angeles, serving the most delicious fish taco in the city. Having chosen a narrow specialization, the owner of the buffet has achieved perfection in his field. The local tacos are truly the best in town. Worthy of attention and entertainment this establishment. Comedy nights are organized here. The country's best comedians perform on a small buffet stage.
"The Big Board"
At first glance, this is an ordinary bar, of which there are many in Washington. But the establishment has developed a unique beer pricing system. Its value changes depending on demand, just like on a financial exchange. There is a huge board hanging on the wall of the bar, not all types of beer are listed and changes in its price are made in real time. The bar also offers burgers with 1005 natural ingredients.
“The Boring Store”
Translated, the name means “Shop of Boring Things.” Chicago regulars and residents know that the sign directly contradicts the store's actual offerings. Here they sell everything that super-agents might need. The trick worked, there is no end to tourists and local buyers. In fact, the store was created to generate funding for a non-profit training center for aspiring writers located in the same building.
This is an online store that specializes in selling a wide variety of things for people who are passionate about advanced technologies. Among the store's customers are programmers, students, technical specialists, people who create and are passionate about various areas of Internet culture. In addition to things that are advanced and necessary for the creation of new inventions, the store’s assortment includes various trinkets, for example, Minecraft-themed souvenirs.
The idea of this business is to create unique custom perfumes. The company has its own fragrance recipes and invites customers to create new compositions. Everyone has the opportunity to be trained in the basics of creating perfumes. Special courses are held here for students planning to work in the perfume industry.
“Zombie Apocalypse Store”
This is a store in Las Vegas. The assortment of this store consists of everything that may be useful for survival if a zombie apocalypse occurs. Here you can purchase weapons effective against zombies, protective equipment, food supplies and many other things that will come in handy with the collapse of the existing order of things and social structure. Needless to say, the store is extremely popular among tourists, fans of the science fiction genre, and people who organize or plan to attend themed parties?
“Unclaimed Baggage Center”
This store sells items from lost and unclaimed luggage. A certain percentage of travel bags and suitcases never find their owners. After the airline has taken measures to find the owners of the luggage, forgotten and lost items are sent to a special storage facility. The clause in the contract between the airline and the passenger comes into force, according to which, after a specified time, the baggage is opened and the items are sent for sale.
These products make up the store's assortment. They are cleaned, processed and sold to everyone at a low price.
The United States has become famous throughout the world for its highly developed and highly organized economy. This country has never experienced a shortage of business ideas, as a huge number of emigrants brought them with them. It is very profitable to develop and open your own business in this country, but not everything is so simple.
Americans are very strange people - they are ready to pay for the most seemingly ridiculous ideas, and even promote your business throughout the world. Take the same Jobs who made a phone without buttons - the iPhone is the most popular phone in the world. It would seem, who needs a phone with a small touch screen without a physical keyboard? However, it was the Americans who sold out the new phone in a couple of weeks.
Also, as an example, you can take the business of Larry Hall - he builds nuclear shelters for individuals. While only one shelter with 70 beds is being built, one bed costs $2 million. All 70 seats have already been sold out. In addition to these projects, dozens of even more original ones were successfully implemented.
Ideas for business in America
However, what if you do not have such ideas or their implementation requires huge capital. Today, small businesses in the United States are becoming increasingly popular. Here are the most popular destinations today:
- Gambling business in the USA. Residents of the States love to try their luck. In 2018, it is prohibited to open casinos in Russia, with the exception of certain territories. However, in the USA, anyone can open a casino if they have a special license and initial capital, thanks to which small provincial towns in America have their own casinos. You can make quite a fortune in the gambling business, since casinos in the USA will be popular for a very long time.
- Many Americans love to travel around their country. Enterprising residents of small towns and huge cities earn big money by developing the hotel business. If you have a large home or have money to buy/rent a certain premises, then you can open your own hotel. Almost every town has a small motel or hotel. This area is quite competitive today, but if you manage to attract guests, you will be provided with income for life.
- Catering business. Open a small cafe or restaurant in a small town. Residents really love to sit in some eatery, and if you are also a good conversationalist, then expect that you will have many regular customers.
- Tourist. Another way to make money from Americans’ love of traveling around their country is to open a small travel agency. In this case, you don't have to spend a lot of money. Your travel agency can provide various services, for example, assistance in obtaining a visa to Russia, assistance in choosing tourist routes, etc.
- Business on your own farm. Today, Americans are willing to pay three times more for organic, farm-raised food. Having bought a small plot for agricultural work, you will have to sow this area, and then take care of the future harvest throughout the whole season. At first you will spend a huge amount of capital, but after concluding a couple of contracts with supermarkets and restaurants, your expenses will pay off very quickly.
- An innovative type of business. This segment is just beginning to gain momentum around the world and has a very vague concept. You can repair or assemble computers in your garage, write various programs and sell them, install solar panels for private homes, and much more. The most successful companies in this business segment are Microsoft, Apple, Google, Adobe. Opening your own innovative business may require a very large initial capital, however, you have the opportunity to open it without having any capital at all.
In 2018, these will be the most popular types of businesses, and small business development in the USA will also be carried out in 2018. However, don't forget that The United States is a country of great opportunities and even the most ridiculous idea can make you a multimillionaire. Do not forget that in America the taxation system is very difficult for a Russian person to understand, so in order not to go into the red, you will have to carefully study this system.
What you need to start a business in the USA
Opening a business in the USA is not as simple a task as it might seem at first glance. Sometimes opening your own business in this country is more difficult than in Russia.
The complexity of the discovery is explained by the fact that American legislation is more complex than Russian legislation.
To successfully open your own business in the USA, you need to complete a number of steps.
Once you complete the registration of your company in the United States, you can begin to build your business by purchasing various equipment, hiring workers, etc.
What you need to know to run a successful business
It is not enough to just open your own business, you also need to be able to run it correctly, otherwise you will either go bankrupt or your enterprise will be closed due to failure to comply with basic US economic laws.
Failure to comply with certain rules, such as tax evasion, may call into question not only the existence of your company, but also your stay in this country.
Now let's look at the basic laws and aspects that you need to know so as not to run into trouble.
In addition to observing all these points, you must also take into account that the success of your business largely depends on you, no matter in which country you decide to establish it. For all types of activities that can be undertaken in the United States, it is impossible to choose a single strategy. However, if you follow some tips, you may be able to create a thriving business:
You should definitely buy all the necessary equipment, a certain area or room. Don't skimp on this, as your success in the future will depend on it. Medium and small businesses are developed according to this scheme, and some of the knowledge gained can be used to promote your business on the Internet.
It seems that any business ideas from America can be easily adapted and applied in another country. Business.ru has compiled a selection of some original and popular American business ideas that can find followers in Russia.
Not all business ideas from the USA will take root in Russia
Before implementing an idea you’ve seen and liked from abroad, it’s worth “testing the waters” to be on the safe side. Tastes, thinking, habits and national characteristics may vary greatly. Therefore, workers’ proposals at first glance may not find support from their compatriots.
As an example, here are two new business ideas born in America. But ask yourself a question: will they pay money for this in Russia and will it generate income?
Disintegrating dishes
Environmental protection is an urgent task for humanity. But so far, effective measures here are mostly being taken by prosperous states with a high standard of living. The popular theme of self-degrading packaging in America was picked up by local businesses, and they soon began producing and selling tableware made from biological raw materials. Disposable forks and plates, when they fall into the soil, do not lie there for years, but become nutritious fertilizer. Some manufacturers even add plant seeds to the composition.
School in a box
A completely new idea from America for small businesses is the production of kits of prefabricated classrooms for remote areas. The school in a box is designed for several students. The kit includes furniture, office equipment, a water container and other equipment that helps you quickly organize a room for conducting lessons.
New business ideas in America based on technology
The USA is home to countless entertainment and even more technology. If you combine both, interesting things appear.
A popular business in America today is high-tech entertainment devices, replacing the slot machines of the past. The devices are placed in crowded places - in shopping and entertainment centers, cinemas, they are also used at parties, weddings and children's birthdays. Below are examples that are also suitable for Russia.
Animated characters
Everyone played computer games. But it's one thing to sit behind a keyboard, and completely different to control yourself as a character.
Anyone interested is photographed and, using computer technology, an animated figurine is made from a real person - the hero of a computer game. Visit a place with this technology as a family. You can have a sword fight with your wife on the screen or hunt a crocodile with your own children.
High-tech business ideas from the USA give a start to profitable business in our country. Moreover, the current state of the IT industry makes such achievements and devices accessible even to small companies.
Virtual drawing
Another new business in America in the field of entertainment is also based on modern technologies. These are a kind of touch screens on smartphones, but only gigantic in size. Screens are like mirrors; when approaching them, a person sees himself as if reflected.
But this is not a simple mirror. By touching the screen, you can draw shapes, move objects, or change their size. It’s easy to add interior items, clothes, change colors.
In a word, everything is like in a huge smartphone with sophisticated designer software inside. Just like a smartphone, the magic mirror will save your art in the cloud and send photos to your email or phone.
A new business that has arisen in America will eventually start in other countries, including Russia. Success often accompanies those who were able to be the first to spy original idea and quickly implement it in your homeland. Moreover, now you don’t even need to go to another country to “spy.”
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American business ideas for beauty and health
Many innovations in the business world are based on very simple ideas. When you see them brought to reality, the question arises: what prevented you from coming up with this before? Or is this a well-forgotten old thing? The following three examples are from this series.
Phytowalls
The wall, covered with ivy, served as a decoration for buildings for thousands of years. And only very recently a new idea for business came from America - a wall covered with a green cover, but already indoors. The hobby was called phytosten and was often used to give original look office premises both outside and inside. And entrepreneurs who have picked up the trend are already receiving a decent income by establishing the technology for growing and installing phytowalls.
Salad designers
Many people have tried the sliced tomatoes and cucumbers on the hotel buffet. But 20-30 types of ingredients from which you can “assemble” your own salad in a restaurant are something that is now very popular in America and can be found in many catering establishments. Thought and implementation couldn’t be simpler. Why don’t our entrepreneurs take this foreign thing into their piggy bank?
Shoes with interchangeable designs
Another simple business idea from the USA is shoes with replaceable uppers. Any man who carried a suitcase with seven pairs of shoes belonging to his other half to the resort could have come up with this.
But the idea was proposed and implemented by an American woman, Dominique McClain Bartit, and now such shoes are sold in 80 countries around the world.
The essence of the idea is one sole, to which different uppers are attached with reliable fasteners. Indeed, why carry a ton of heels in your suitcase? You can take just one, and then a variety of top parts that don’t take up much space. Buyers of such shoes can choose from three thousand options.
Fresh small business ideas from America
The next two know-hows differ from each other in the amount of resources required to start. To organize your first business, at first you will need almost nothing - only moderate advertising, or even better, word of mouth. The implementation of the second idea will require serious investments.
Random Gift Shop
Like millions of other people, you have encountered difficulty in choosing a gift for friends or loved ones. A new business idea implemented in America suggests outsourcing the headache associated with finding a gift.
Shops with unusual gifts, such as a certificate for a parachute jump, have already taken root in Russia. But what is popular in America now is completely unexpected.
Unexpected even for the giver himself: you come to the store, tell the employees about the person for whom the gift is intended, and a couple of days later you pick it up in tight packaging, without even suspecting what’s inside. A surprise is guaranteed for both you and the recipient.
Urban farms
New business ideas in America are often related to the production of organic food. Organic farms are no longer uncommon even in Russia. But an urban organic farm is something new.
If you grow vegetables and herbs within the city, you can save on delivery and better maintain their presentation. But free space in the metropolis is difficult to find. Small businesses in America have managed to use empty rooftops for this purpose. Now such farms generate income and clean the city air.
Business with America: buy there - sell here
Not all business ideas from the USA, especially new ones of 2018, are easy to take and implement to launch a new enterprise. Often innovations involve technology or production that is difficult to replicate in another country. In this case, you need to look for emerging new products and use the idea at the product level. To do this, organize their purchase there, delivery and sale in Russia.
Two original business ideas from America will complement the store’s assortment well.
Smart sticker
How often have you lost your car or apartment keys? And not just anywhere, but right in the apartment. The situation is even worse if a child gets lost at an exhibition or in a shopping center. In America they found an interesting solution, which has already turned into a profitable business.
A smart sticker is a small label that can easily be applied to any surface. The label has a microchip built into it that can send signals to a smartphone via Bluetooth. Attach a smart sticker to any item, and your phone will show its location.
Hiking water purifier
An excellent business idea from America for travel equipment stores is a water purifier made in the form of a staff that looks like a ski pole. It is convenient to lean on it when walking, and at a rest near a natural reservoir the staff turns into a telescopic pump. The water pumped through it is completely purified and becomes suitable for drinking. One replaceable filter will help tourists, fishermen and other wildlife lovers obtain 500 liters of clean water.
It is not necessary to bring such products from America. There is a high probability of their appearance on Asian markets almost immediately after the start of the first sales in the United States. It is easier to supply from Asia, and the price of the product will be lower.
What is popular in America now, but not available in Russia
In Western countries and the United States, they are actively fighting various types of addictions: alcohol, drugs, substance abuse. If in Russia they continue to solve these problems with the help of medical methods and the use of harsh articles of the Criminal Code, then the Americans have understood the psychological essence of the problem. For someone suffering from addiction, it is important to have a person nearby who can understand their experiences, talk to them, and support them. But not everyone has such relatives or friends.
This situation has led to the emergence of a popular business in America - online addiction counseling. Naturally, such an activity is suitable only for those who know how to listen, give advice and guide people towards changing habits and behavior.
The increased interest in online counseling is due to the fact that people suffering from addiction try to maintain anonymity.
Small business ideas from America require testing
If you like the idea, it will not necessarily “take off” in your city or with the opportunities you have. American business ideas, just like new ones from other countries, must be tested for suitability in local conditions.
- Find out if there is something similar in your city.
- Study the demand and target audience. Try to understand how people get around the problem you're starting a business to solve. Perhaps the planned method will not be in demand.
- Try to contact those who have already launched a similar new business in America or in another country. People are willing to share the problems and nuances they have encountered.
- Draw up a business plan, calculate costs and expected profits.
- Do not invest funds that you have saved for life into a startup.
- Try to test new idea without investing significant amounts. Only if you are successful, scale your business.
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