By our Reporter
December in Nigeria is known with parties, food, and people trying to ‘enjoy life.” It’s also when our wallets open like they have no control, and everyone is in full celebration mode. This period is a great time to start a business and make some cool cash. So, let’s look at profitable business this period.
1) Party Planner/Event Coordination
Detty December. Every day, including the weekend, is basically booked solid with funerals, weddings, birthdays, end-of-year corporate events, reunion, and of course, the beloved owambe. Nigerians like to party, and there’s no better time to become the ultimate party efent planner. Event planners are usually in hot demand to organize these extravagant gatherings, from the fancy halls to the jollof rice that must never be short. So, give this a shot. Cook and create memories using your Instagram of facebook, tell people what you do and what value you can add to their event. You may be getting more referrals if you attend to customers with courtesy and excellent service delivery.
Gifts/Hampers
If there is one thing Nigerians are good at, they love giving gifts, but nobody has time to go out and buy individual items for their loved ones. That’s why gift baskets/hampers are the real deal in December. Whether it’s for Christmas, New Year’s, or just to say, “I didn’t forget you, my dear,” a well-curated gift basket works wonders. Give this a trail, package something new with amazing items in your list, and post on your social media. It may interest you that you can do social media ads to boost your page so a prospective customer can see it.
3) Christmas tree/fireworks/Toys/Materials
One of the easiest ways to know that Christmas is around the corner is Christmas decoration, mounting of christmas trees and purchase of ballons and other fun fare gifts that children loves..if you buy this and sell, you maybe getting more patronage as children will always cry that their parents buy them christmas gifts.
4. Catering Services
The best time to do catering services is in December. Party here and there. People hosting one group or the other. In order to make life easy, many would rather order a bowl of rice and chicken for their guests. All you need to do is cook amazing delicacies, post it on your social media page, and people love food. Ensure the food is tasty, and when a customer eats, he or she can recommend it to another person. You may be making a lot for this period.
5. DJ Services
Who says visco djays are not making a lot of money. While festivites is at the heat, a lot of people need music to spice up the atmosphere and the demand for dj’s will increase and you might be getting booked multiple times if you choose to do this in December. Don’t dull.
6. Ice block business
If you can supply ice blocks to event planners, restaurants, or the numerous “shayo spots” around town, you’ll be rolling in cash. Plus, it’s a simple, low-maintenance business to start without having much capital. Just make sure you have a reliable freezer. You will definitely make a lot of money.
7. Car Hire Services
The best time for car hire services is the December period. A lot of people abroad are returning for December fun and it won’t be bad you carry them from the airport, show a lot of courtesy and they maybe retain your services till they go back too. A lot of people are also doing marketing runs, and they need someone to carry them. Just be nice to your customers, they may recommend you to another person.
8. Christmas Clothes/Shoes and Accessories
If you choose to invest in quality clothes, shoes, and shades of all kinds, you may get a lot of patronage. Don’t forget the song: Christmas is coming mama buy shoe for me, Christmas is coming papa buy shoe for me.
9. Wines
The best time to sell wines is during the festive period. A lot of people need wines to give as gifts. A lot of people need wine to consume with friends. A lot of events happening in December and January will serve wine. So, you may be smiling to the bank if you decide to sell wines of all kinds, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
10. POS Business
Cash scarcity is a common phenomenon in December period. You may need to use money to buy money. So, engaging in POS business this period may fetch you a lot of money. If you are in doubt, give it a trail.
11. Cleaning/Laundry services
A lot of people abroad will be returning home and they need an exclusive services to clean their homes. You maybe making a lot of money from cleaning services. Also, laundry services get more boost this period as there are more events which translates to more clothes. If you try the following business, you will thank me later.
