Top 5 Industry For Small Business Start-Ups

Top 5 Industry For Small Business Start-Ups


Australia has many opportunities for small business start-ups. With its vast array of industries to choose from, small business entrepreneurs will have their hands full in determining the right business for them. Among the top five industries suited for small start-ups are the following:

  1. Agribusiness
Australia is gifted with vast tracts of lands that are suitable for agriculture. Its great variety of weather, the pattern of its rainfall and the types of its soil make it a good place for agribusiness. This includes inland and sea based aquaculture, farming, horticulture, livestock production, thoroughbred breeding and forestry products.

Australia’s agricultural products are catered to global market. Hence, it can compete with other products of other countries. Considering the vast agricultural resources and rural production, there is now significant agribusiness opportunities where business entrepreneurs can choose to invest and start a business.

2.               Australia’s Online Industry

It is one of Australia’s flourishing industries which reshaped the lifestyles of the Australian people. This includes online consultations, online advertising and the most popular online retailing. Like other countries, Australians are very much dependent on the Internet in carrying out most of their daily activities – from shopping, banking, buying food and other needs, business transactions, among others. Online retailing is widely supported by consumers, making it a good business prospect.

3.               Australia’s Tourism Industry

It is a major contributor to the Australian economy and employment. There are other industries that benefited from tourism. A growth in tourism influx means greater income for the locals through various business activities catered to foreign visitors. And with the Australian government laying out plans to maximize the entry of foreign tourists in the country, a lot of industries will benefit from such undertaking. One can invest in advertising company to take advantage of the massive promotional campaign to highlight this government initiative. Alternatively, entrepreneurs can also invest in small accommodations, local transportation for tourists, travel agency and tour operator services. Souvenir shops for tourists may also be a good business start-up.

4.               Australia’s Healthcare Industry

The growing number of Australia’s ageing population coupled with the expanded coverage of the private health insurance requires a high demand for health services. Included in the health services are general hospitals, home care facilities, doctors, specialists, dentists and nurses. Entrepreneurs can take advantage of this reality by starting up a home care facility catering to the ageing population.

5.               Australia’s Consulting Industry

This is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. It includes management and provision of scientific and technical services to businesses. The consulting industry provides businesses with low-cost restructuring plans. Their managerial expertise guide their customers how to handle the company efficiently. These consultants are among the top products from Australia’s respected and reputable universities. Entrepreneurs can invest in providing consultancy services to different companies already operating in Australia.

While there is no surefire way to tell which of these 5 industries will give you a successful business, you will be in a more solid ground if you do your due diligence, regardless of the industry choice, in order to make sure that you are aware of the challenges of the industry and you are equipped with the knowledge of how to overcome such challenges.  

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