Make money with a digital printer

Personally this is one of my favorite business ideas which very profitable in Uganda, offering digital printing services to others. In Uganda, everything to do with printing was synonymous with Nasser Road. However the trend has began to change. Now you can make money offering printing services in any place .

There is a lot of material which needs printing currently. From school examinations to calendars to portraits, personalized messages,flyers,posters, CD/DVD labels key holders,business cards, introduction carnations, wedding cards. You can make a size-able amount of money with a digital printer. You do not need to be with graphics skills, many people do their own graphics but require printing services.

There are many brands of digital printers like HP, Canon and Konica Minolita Business Hub. You can get these in electronics shops in Kampala at about 13 millions. Or you can get a reconditioned one from abroad at about 7 millions. And if you do your paperwork right and you place your printer in strategic location your money will be recovered within a short period of time. You need equipment like the printer itself, a personal computer, card reader, laminating machine, UPS, office furniture and space. The viability of this business ideas has made even reputable firms making printers like Canon to set up stores in Uganda.

Just imagine printing A4 size paper goes for about 500/=shs and A3 1000/=shs depending on your location. Imagine if you can print about 100 A4s in a day what amount you can be making in a week other factors constant. These printers can print on most types of printable paper and prices may vary. You can also make extra income by doing graphics for clients before printing for them, laminating and framing.

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Editing photographs for others

Editing photographs is an amazing business ideas for Ugandans in urban areas. You can make money in Uganda by editing photographs for people who do not know how. There are many photographers who do not know how to edit their clients work properly. Therefore you can start a business editing photographs for others.

A lot of freelance photographers usually take photographs of clients and do not have their own computers to do the editing of the photographs them selves. They usually hope to go to Kampala to have the photographs edited and reproduced. This is one of the most lucrative small scale business taking place along Wilson and William streets in Kampala. Many people in arcades like Majestic Plaza, Jesco Plaza among others earn as living off editing photographs for others. This is a great idea for many Ugandan youth because it does not require much capital and is viable in a lot of places.

All one needs is knowledge of editing programs like Adobe suites, a desktop or laptop computer, a scanner,a small amount of money for rent usually about 150,000/= SHS and you are ready to go. This type of business requires less than a million shillings to start. You can add an extra service of taking passport photos or making calendars to increase on your income.

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Become a home cleaner

Begin the new year with this new brilliant business start up idea for a business which has a big potential in the Ugandan market.House cleaning is a chore that some people hate doing, or simply have not got the time or energy to do.

A well organised person could start a business hiring out cleaners to do the work for these type of people. You could work on your own however a far more profitable approach is to employ a number of cleaners on a part-time basis, and keep a percentage of the fee charged, for your business. You do not have to be with a lot of inventory to begin this business. Some cleaning equipment and apparatus is enough to give your business a head-start.

Work can also be obtained for cleaning offices and shops. Ensure the people you employ are totally trustworthy and good workers. Always pay a fair wage for a fair days work. The growing population of corporates in Uganda is a vital market for your home cleaning services.

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Offer a mobile car valeting service

Mobile car valeting is another unique business start-up idea that can be set up in Uganda. It could easily be started without too much difficulty. You can offer more than just a 10 minute car wash. Using good quality upholstery cleaning materials and polishes, plus a powerful vacuum cleaner, you can offer a full valeting service, with a smile. Your aim should be to build up a customer round and always be on standby to answer emergency calls when your customers need a quick clean. Many people can afford the luxury of having their car washed for them or are too busy to go to the washing bay. Just imagine how much you can make during the usual torrential rains which are common in Uganda.

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