Trades and Services
Services have the shortest path to the first money: the customer has a problem now and pays as soon as you solve it. No stock, no waiting for an audience — just skill and availability.
We picked fields where demand outstrips supply and the kit fits in a car. The median hourly rate for services in this catalogue is around €26; each idea carries its own figure.
101 ideas in this theme
And 673+ more ideas waiting inside
Unlock the full databaseFrequently asked
?Which services are most in demand?
The ones people can't do themselves and won't postpone: repairs, specialist cleaning and transport. The catalogue marks them by how quickly a first customer turns up.
?Do I need a trade qualification?
For regulated trades yes, including experience or training. But more activities are unregulated than people expect — each idea states which category it falls into.
?How do I find the first customers?
Locally: maps, reviews and referrals work better for services than advertising. Each idea describes the first channel worth trying.
