22/06/2021
7 BUSINESS IDEAS TO HELP YOU THROUGHOUT THE LOCKDOWN
After the second closure of the country, most businesses were affected by the Covid -19 directives, thereby reducing the sales services within the districts and outside.
Since many businesses seem to have a reduction in the profits earned per day, and yet many people including the students are looking for different businesses to earn them money for a living, we decided to provide some of the business ideas that one can make full research into according to his/her area of residence.
Here are 7 easy businesses you can start at low prices
1. MAKING JUICE
Right now, booting immunity is one of the measures health workers are emphasising in the fight against COVID-19. This calls for a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. The Ministry of Health is recommending home remedies such as ginger, honey and garlic in order to boost immunity and help fight the pandemic. So, one can cash in by making fresh juice cocktails and smoothies, incorporating these items and deliver them to homes at a cost.
2. DISINFECTING SERVICES
With the COVID-19 pandemic, companies, factories and even homes need to disinfect their premises as much as possible in a bid to curtail the spread of the virus. An expert says a person can make money by joining that venture.
"When COVID-19 started, we had to find a way of limiting transmission. We have since started disinfecting workplaces such as offices, hospitals, schools, hotels and restaurants," he says.
The expert says they do this using chlorine_based disinfectants that kill viruses, germs and bacteria.
"Since different families have got COVID-19 patients or contacts, with adequate precaution and observing the standard operating procedures, you can find business in disinfecting people's premises," he says.
3. MAKING SNACKS
Snacks such as chapatis, G. Nuts and daddies bring in money daily. However, before you start making such delicacies, an Expert advises you to first taste the ones available on the market.
"Make sure that your products are superior to the rest to attract clients easily,"
When your products are good, the world will travel faster and you will have more business.
4. REMOTE LEARNING AND HOMESCHOOLING
"If you have a certain skill that can be taught virtually, you can go ahead at a fee," Victor Paul Kawagga, a co-founder and chief executive officer of Axis Dynamics (Robotics Startup), says.
Samuel Kayongo, the deputy headteacher of Kawempe Modern P/S, says teachers can use online platforms to enable learners revise or Polish up on concepts students need help with.
"If such information is well packaged, one can get clients for it" Kayongo says.
With online platforms, learners and teachers do not have to physically interact.
Kayongo recommends conducting Zoom lessons and for matters of clarification using the mobile phone to avoid any contact that might put one at a risk of catching COVID-19.
5. BACKYARD FARMING
Since the president announced that the lockdown would go on for 42days, no one knows for sure how the situation will pan out. So, one can start short-term ventures in agriculture to earn an income.
Dorothy Luyiga, a poultry farmer in Kira, Wakiso District, says if you have space, you can use it to rear some birds or animals.
One can also venture into growing Vegetables in one's backyard in sacks or containers. Some of the vegetables can be consumed at home and the rest sold to community members. This will help you earn some money during the lockdown or even after.
6. MOBILE MONEY
With the inter district travel ban, people still need to send and receive money. Mobile money platforms are one way to receive this.
One can visit the websites of major telecom companies to find out the requirements of setting up a Mobile money business.
7. SUPPLYING FRESH FOODS
Katusiime says one way you can get money is by bringing raw foods such as matooke, cassava and sweet potatoes near people in your neighborhood. People will most certainly buy the food since they are now at home.
