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What are some of the best low-cost business ideas to start in the Arab world?

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Question added by Abeer AlSayed , Senior Media Relations Officer , Jordan River Foundation
Date Posted: 2016/10/10
Syed Zubair Hafeez
by Syed Zubair Hafeez , Public Relation Officer , Pallavi Group of Institutions

Thanks for the invite. According to me a low cost business these days is becoming a blogger or influencer where people start trusting you, your words, your channels and you get paid for advertising different stuff

Ahmed Zawawi
by Ahmed Zawawi , business consultant , confidential

What are you good at ? passionate about ?

start small, gradually... just don't be a copy cat for another successful business.

Think about what will be your competitive advantage. 

good luck.

Mohammad Otrah
by Mohammad Otrah , Deputy General manager & Sales Manager , East Mediterranean for Printing inks

Froozen vegetables , retail stores , distribution agency

amjd hamde altaher
by amjd hamde altaher , مشرف مبيعات اداري , مؤسسة مياة مدين

Following the differences between each character, ideas for starting a business are different, and InterBrainer lists the most important business ideas for introverted people, categorized into four sections: "Technology, Writing, Arts and Fashion, Education and Advisory Services."

 

 

 

 

 

First: Ideas related to technical services

 

 

1- "Graphic Designer"

 

Cost: $ 1,000

Required hardware: computer - software design

 

- Starting a business in the art of free graphic design may be a good opportunity for introductions as demand for this type of job grows.

 

- This profession is based on solving the problems of customers in their business activities through visual communication such as designing logos, websites, marketing materials as well as many other technical projects.

 

- It is easy for many people to learn the design of sites and graphics itself and does not need much to start work.

 

 

2. Programmer

 

Cost: $ 1,000

Tools: computer - training courses

 

- Some introvert people are characterized by patience and concentration, which contribute greatly to programming that only need training courses and can be operated freely.

 

- There are many training resources for programming on the Internet such as "Code Academy" and "Udemy" where the person can self-learning in a period not to exceed 12 weeks at a cost of between $ 140 and $ 3500.

 

- Programming courses differ from others according to the same programming languages ​​as "Java", "Scala" and "Python".

 

 

3 - Selling online retail

 

Cost: $ 1,000

Tools: Digital camera and computer

 

- Instead of disposing of junk objects or junk items, they can be sold on the Internet, and e-commerce sites offer an opportunity for the developer to interact with them and profit from them, such as RealReal and Tradesy.

 

- One of the women who has been involved in the field, Linda Layman, says she has been a saleswoman on Ebay for 15 years and is now making about $ 25 million a year.

 

- Whitman said she began selling old video games for her son and then moved to sell her wardrobe until she later began to sell her friends' items.

 

 

4- Consultant "Instagram"

 

Cost: Between $ 100 and $ 500

Tools: A smart phone with a good digital camera

 

Social networking sites do not mean they are social. Many companies market their products through these sites, including the InStagram photo sharing platform that promotes goods and services.

 

- Some people have identified themselves as an "expert or consultant in instagram" to help companies market their products, increase their followers and influence them to buy and benefit from more than 500 million users on Instagram.

 

Augustine G Gill
by Augustine G Gill , Business Development Director , HASHMANIS GROUP OF HOSPITALS KARACHI

Dear Ms AlSayed,

Greetings from Karachi Pakistan

Million thanks for invitation .

First step for low cost business idea in Arab world is research for idea generation .

 In this given scenario there is no one word or push button  solution.

Look around for "UNMET" needs of people around you once it is discovered than find its easy & cost effective business idea solution.

Examples :

A: Uber does not own a single taxi yet global leader for taxi service.  

B: Airbnb does not own one inches of land yet  global leader in real estate

Visit web sites for more information.

Last but not least "Need is mother of invention "

Regards

AGG

Idris Bhuiya Akil
by Idris Bhuiya Akil , Operation Supervisor , Noria Pastry

Thanks for inviting, here's some ideas.

 

In my opinion,

 

1) Consultant firm of any kind, education, job, business advice, holiday & travel agency.

 

2) Coffee shop.

3) Franchise or Brand Retailer, such as retailing only Samsung or Apple products.

 

4) Restaurants / Fine dinning.

 

5) Fashion Retailing. Such as Levis, Hugo Boss

 

6) IT Coaching Centre, IELTS training Centre.

 

7) Internet Services provider.

 

8) Automobile Maintenance & servicing centre.

 

9) Stationary & office supplies.

 

 10) Consumer Electronics & servicing Centre.

 

  11) Book store.

12) Man power service

13) Law and legal services

14) Gym and Spa centre

 15) Delivery and Logistics service provider.

  16)  Accessories retailing.

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