4 Business Ideas For 'Tis Holiday Season

Christmas is a happy and festive time, unfortunately it is also a time to spend money for gifts and parties.

But why just spend when you can turn Christmas into an opportunity to earn instead. Here are some start-up business ideas you can start this holiday season:

  

Arts and Crafts

Creative people can definitely use this time to earn some money. Offer your services as a decorator or make Christmas décor yourself. You can make anything from artsy Christmas balls to rustic nativity scene or “belen” to big colorful Christmas lanterns or “parol.”

Those who are eyeing a year-round business, why not try creating personalized Christmas gifts like jewelry, t-shirts and stationery?

Food

Business experts often say that food businesses seldom get bankrupt because it caters a basic need. If you have talent in the kitchen, sell baked goods as Christmas gifts or offer catering services for big holiday parties.

There is also a craving for Filipino traditional Christmas staples like puto bungbong and bibingka. A whiff of these delicious smells will definitely bring you some hungry clients.

Events

Are you the life of a party or you simply like planning one? Think about throwing a party for others for a fee. There are many things you can offer, you can be a party planner or the party host.

If you do not like to be the center of attention, maybe you can offer rental of venue or sound system. You can offer an entertainment booth like photo booth, karaoke machine or a booth with games or activity for kids.

 

Buy and Sell

Do you feel like shopping is the only thing you are good at? Then maybe you can buy toys and other gift ideas from Divisoria or fireworks from Bulacan and re-sell them. You can also pack Christmas baskets and sell them to your colleagues.

You can also start an online store and focus on things that people may want to buy for Christmas and expand from there after the holidays.

 

There are more ways for you to earn this holiday season to help you end the year with a bang!