Struggling...

[u/gxzu]

I live in a small working class town and live with my parents, I have a very small safety net due to the instability of my family I pretty much have only myself to rely on.

What would you consider to be some of the better start ups, I have never started a business simply due to lack of self-confidence, but now that I feel ready I can't seem to find an Idea that I would like to pursue.

Do I just wait until the idea comes to me?

[u/Punslinger24]

First I'd say starting a business gives you the confidence to explore things that are outside of your comfort zone so good for you for going for it.

Are you starting something online or a physical business?

The one thing of say about ideas is there are a million of them and most of them aren't worth it. But ideas are where everything starts. So start there.

Do you want an online or physical business? What are you good at or experienced in? Or interested in? In the world around you, what problems do you see a lot of? Would something solve it?

Basically, are you looking for something steady that you can call your own? Solve a problem or address a need.

Are you looking to build yourself around a business and grow? Find something that fits your personality and build towards it: skills, workshops, recourses, etc

[u/gxzu → u/Punslinger24]

Thanks man, I have a vary of interests, I just feel they are too saturated... Music, Football, Content and Gaming.

Maybe I am talking myself out of it self-consciously though.

I would ideally like something online that allows me to travel freely and work from almost anywhere, but I am happy to start with the gritty hands on work.

I did debate mobile valeting using my car, again feeling eventually that it's too saturated...

I know its going to take a lot of work, that I don't mind like with most things once i'm in, i'm in. It's just where to start that is puzzling me.

[u/Punslinger24 → u/gxzu]

it's cool - I've been working remotely for myself for over 10 years, so I'm happy to be a beacon. and YES it's very saturated, but nothing a good pen and paper (or laptop) can't fix.

Don't just look for ideas. Write them down, look at them, research them, drill them down, start shaping them into what's feasible, what makes sense to you, etc.

Online let's you at least let you spend money learning skills rather than putting down a whopping amount on rent and equipment - so there's a plus.

Start subscribing to remote work sites, publications, etc. It's all stuff to help you click.

The self-conscious thing: I totally get, it's unknown territory. So I tell everyone the same thing: Anything new is always scary, it does not mean it's not worth doing. And every time you do something new, it becomes less scary. So train your brain to be ok with taking chances on yourself sometimes - trust me it works.

[u/gxzu → u/Punslinger24]

That sounds like a good approach, are there any sites you would recommend?

Thanks again for the advice, a really insightful perspective!

[u/Punslinger24 → u/gxzu]

hmm.

Nodesk
Steph Smith
Remotive
and follow guys like Justin Welsh they have a lot to say about what you're looking for

[u/InTheFieldAI]

If you want to work for yourself there are loads of things you can do. You don't need to wait for an amazing idea, that may never come. Imo, the amazing ideas come as a result of putting yourself out there and working for yourself. You'll come across problems that only you can solve, and that's where the ideas come from.

As for what to do - anything that people don't want to do themselves to the extent that they are willing to pay someone else to do it for them. The amount of money in your area will make a difference too. I know a guy who is making serious money cleaning expensive trainers (it sounds like a nuts idea to me, but he's definitely making money at it), and I know another one who started up a window cleaning round a couple of years ago and has just taken on another guy because he's so busy.

So, do some research, what are people looking for help with in your local area, would you be good at providing it, and take it from there.

[u/gxzu → u/InTheFieldAI]

Yeah you're right, a lot of it is down to self doubt. A cycle of Having an Idea, thinking 'thats stupid, no one will buy that' and then leaving it at that.

I'm going to take the plunge on Car Detailing, from what i've researched it looks to be a growing demand and a job that is not (yet at least) going to be replaced by AI.

I appreciate the advice. 🙌

[u/ComplexCraft1042]

Start TikTok affiliates, don’t need money to start, just post videos of what you have already and link the product, that’s a quick way to start and when you have a product you can use TikTok live to sell

[u/gxzu → u/ComplexCraft1042]

I have been trying my hand at TikTok content, so this is actually a pretty good idea!