Random Business Ideas for Starting business in Trivandrum

Off late, I’m oozing out stupid biz ideas of all kinds…some are crappy, some deserve a second look. Since I’m only good with spawning new business ideas, and not implementing it, I have to share it to you for execution.

This week, I landed in the garbage filled Trivandrum. I can’t help at the state of affairs of my sweet land… road side strewed with plastic garbage bags, long queue in front of liquor outlets and union propaganda posters everywhere and unwarranted government rules. Something is amiss is this green paradise, something better could be done or achieved.

And away from the stench, corruption  and nepotism prevailing in Kerala, there’s a slow and real revolution, but is exploding. It’s the rise of small startups or home based business.

So, what are the best business to start in Kerala? One reigning business is Gold retail, thanks to our dowry system. But the lust for gold is going down, and will become unpopular in Kerala in a decades time. So, what else can you do to earn a decent living in Trivandrum. Here’re few options I can think of.

1) Start a Plant Nursery.

( If you love gardening, or you have spare time after your day job, then this is a big money earner.

Pros: Low budget. You can start with contribution from your friends or relatives.
Cons: Should have sufficient space, good sunlight, cover from heavy tropical rain,

How to begin: Start by specializing in one category of plant. Don’t take everything, you’ll end up now where.  For instance, Orchid, Anthorium or indoor plant specialist, Adenium, etc. Also, sell dried cow dung, or do lawn maintenance or try out supplying gardeners.

Or better still, become a gardener during weekends. I’ve been hunting for a gardener for quite long and the person who used to come from Kattakada is too busy to visit and repot my pots.

2) Start a home nursing centre ( With an online portal)

With no one to take care of elders, parents are living alone in big houses. There’re many home nursing centers, but they don’t have a organized portal to cater to our elders.

Pros: Be the first to start a unique Kerala based portal. Share stories, tips, and articles. Monetize it with the right plan.

3) Start a Homestay

Do you have a spare room in your house or can you take a house for rent? If yes, you can convert these places into a homestay facility.

You have the potential to earn above 30K if you’re able to get steady booking. Become proactive by suggesting local attractions or take them for a local tour.

4) Start a evening take-away counter

I have seen couple of take-away counter running successfully in Trivandrum. You can start from your house. Utilize your culinary skills to make great delicacies at affordable price. Folks in Trivandrum are big time foodies. So, all you need is clean, neat and tasty food. Can you?

Pros: Less investment ( Start with one specialty ) Fish preferred ( Why not start a sardine specialty) Just my suggestion. Or have pork in the mix. I haven’t seen places where you get pork vindaloo or pepper pork.

Word of advice: Labour is expensive and unreliable in Trivandrum. Don’t depend on a external chef. Train yourself in cooking and do the most work by yourself.

5) Start Medical Tourism Facility
Kerala has one of the most advanced medical hospitals for cancer, heart, and other specialties  Try to market such services in countries like Canada, USA or other places where treatment is expensive. Give top-class medical service and give them value for money. Add vacation to the medical package.

6) Start Aquarium business