Running a successful small business 'Naija women in business'

People always ask me for advice on what kind of business to do.
After going on the radio show ' Naija women in business' on inspiration FM, ,92.3,  i have decided to write a mini series on business.

First, business is not for everyone. Its important to realize that. Don't start a business just for the sake of it. The odds of the business succeeding would be low. Also not everyone has to go into 'buying and selling'

A friend of money came to my store some months ago to ask for advice on what business to do. She already had a hobby she loved doing, which was making bridal accessories. I told her to develop that idea, create a product line and the business would take on a life of its own from there.

You can do everything and anything you want.

Some alternate business ideas that don't include buying and selling are

1. Blogging , visit www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com , she is persistent, consistent, now blogging pays all her bills.
2. Event planning
3. Facilities management
4. Contracting
5. Consultancy
6. Hair care
7. Interior deigning/ decorating
8. Stylist/ beauty consultancy
9. Small business consultancy
10. Catering
11. Daycare / creche
12. Academics
13. Fashion designing
14. Fitness instructor
15. Graphics designer/ creative
16. PR consultancy
17. Photographer

And lots more.
Best of luck .