Business Ideas from Easy to Hard

Barrier to entry refers to how easy or hard it is to start a business. This can include cost, needed skills, permits, tools, or competition level.

🟢 LOW BARRIER TO ENTRY

(Small capital, basic skills, often informal)

Service-Based

  1. Freelance writing (internet + writing skills lang)

  2. Social media manager (learn from YouTube, Canva okay na)

  3. Online tutor (English, math, reading—no need for license)

  4. Virtual assistant (email, calendar, research tasks)

  5. Pet sitting or dog walking (not common, but doable)

  6. House cleaning (solo service, trusted by kapitbahay)

  7. Laundry pickup and delivery (bike or habal-habal can work)

  8. At-home massage (with short training or TESDA cert)

  9. Basic graphic design (Canva-level designs for small biz)

  10. E-load or GCash cash-in station (common sa sari-sari stores)

Production-Based

  1. Home baking – small scale (cookies, brownies, etc.)

  2. BBQ, banana cue, isaw, kwek-kwek – no permit style (harap sa balay or kanto)

  3. Scrunchie or tote bag making (from retaso or upcycled tela)

  4. Digital product selling (printables, templates)

  5. Buy & sell on FB or Shopee (ukay, gadgets, preloved items)

  6. Homemade candles or soaps (pang-regalo or pang-craft fair)

  7. Repacking snacks (pika-pika, mani, polvoron, coffee, etc.)

  8. Sticker printing (small cutter + printer setup)

🟡 MEDIUM BARRIER TO ENTRY

(More effort, some tools, regular supplies or permits needed)

Service-Based

  1. Home salon or nail service (needs basic tools + hygiene knowledge)

  2. Carwash (mobile or roadside) (water supply + pressure washer)

  3. Events hosting or coordination (mic + charm + supplier network)

  4. Basic photography (product, family, or prenup shoots)

  5. Small tutoring center (can hire other tutors too)

  6. Personal fitness coach (with basic training or cert)

  7. Delivery or courier service (with motorbike or e-bike)

  8. Room for rent or Airbnb (if you have extra space)

Production-Based

  1. Food stall or carinderia (permits, menu planning, daily prep)

  2. BBQ or street food stall – with permit (pang-plaza or palengke)

  3. Custom shirt or mug printing (heat press + basic design skills)

  4. Eco bag production (sewing machine + tela supplier)

  5. Frozen food production (lumpia, longganisa, embutido)

  6. Repack and resell goods (sachets, school snacks, powdered drinks)

  7. Native snack making (banana chips, polvoron, puto seko)

  8. Peanut butter or jam production (clean workspace + packaging)

🔴 HIGH BARRIER TO ENTRY

(High capital, legal setup, bigger space or team needed)

Service-Based

  1. Wellness spa or clinic (staff, permits, interior setup)

  2. Preschool or learning center (DepEd permit + facilities)

  3. Co-working or computer rental shop (internet + units + space)

  4. Aircon cleaning with van setup (equipment + manpower)

  5. Franchise service (milk tea, massage, etc.) (franchise fee + compliance)

  6. Events venue rental (for weddings or parties)

Production-Based

  1. Bakery with dine-in (equipment, staff, food safety permit)

  2. Water refilling station (expensive setup + sanitation standards)

  3. Print shop (large format printers + trained operator)

  4. Meat processing (needs cold storage + FDA or BAI compliance)

  5. Piggery or poultry farming (land + animal care + permits)

  6. Café or restaurant (rent, permits, team, consistent supply)

  7. Mini factory setup (tofu, bottled drinks, snack packs, etc.)

 
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