Tired of all the same old articles about what small business to set up? Well, I don’t blame you, but happily, you won’t find any of that old and repeated content here.

In fact below you will find three smart suggestions for small businesses that you probably have never considered before, but that can make you your fortune. Keep on reading to find out what they are.

3 Small Business Ideas That Could Make You A Fortune

Sculptor

If you have a creative streak, and fancy spending your days making models instead of typing away at your computer or answering phones, then becoming self-employed sculpture may be the perfect small business to set up.

After all, you can work from home, and you don’t even have to know much about the art world or galleries either, as many folks at the top of this field are making a decent living by selling their wares online, through their own website particularly on specialist sites like Etsy.

A great example of a success story in this field is the uber-talented Ellen Jewett. Whose pieces regularly sell out within a few hours on being put up for sale and with them costing into the hundreds a sculpture, you can see how this could turn into a decent earner if you were to do it full time and you developed the knack for it!

Here are 8 steps you need to take to start a successful creative business.

Collections agency owner

Not too many people grow up wishing to start a collection agency when it comes time to start their career. In fact, sometimes those in the debt collection industry can be seen in a less than favorable light. However, if you are looking for a small business idea that can pay well and will stand the test of time, debt collection definitely something that you shouldn’t overlook.

Of course, to set up this type of businesses, you will need to research what permissions you need before you start. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to find out information on collection agency license requirements by state, as well as the other regulations you will need to meet to begin. Just be sure to employ lots of people that are firm, but fair for you collections team too, and you should be onto a winner.

How to start a collections agency and make money.

B&B operator

Ever consider running a business out of your home? Well, what about if your home was your business, which is the case for those operating B&Bs. Yes, that’s right you can rent out rooms in your property for a night and provide breakfast in the morning and make this into a profitable small business.

Of course, to do so you will need to get registered with the government, and you will need to complete checks and food hygiene training for the breakfast part of things.

You will also have to get used to getting up pretty early to get all the breakfast ready especially if you are including a hot option, but the upside is that once everyone is up and fed, you will pretty much have the rest of the day to yourself. Something that makes it a great way of making money, but also achieving a decent work-life balance as well.

Have you ever wanted to start a bed and breakfast? Here’s how.