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19. COURIER BUSINESS: Just like the shipping business,
courier involves the delivery of packages in a fast and
reliable manner. You can employ different drivers that
can aid in the delivery of the items.
20. ELECTRONICS REPAIR: A typical African household
has more than one electronic device, from washing
machines to cookers and electric irons. People are
becoming more reliant on electricity, and this is not
going to end any time soon. More electrical appliances
would be invented as technology advances. These
electronic appliances often cost a fortune, and
disposing of them when they become faulty might
incur a loss. Instead, they could be repaired and used.
This presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs. You
can establish a company of well-trained people to
handle these repairs.
21. FREELANCE WRITING: Freelance writing is fast
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becoming the trend in Africa. You can establish a
writing company and hire skilled writers, or you can
invest in one.
22. CONTENT CREATION: We are living in the age of
everything digital; as such you have numerous
opportunities to create content for digital platforms
like social media, websites, online magazines, etc. And
this is exciting for many reasons, one being the low
barrier of entry into the content creation space.
23. ARTS AND CRAFTS BUSINESS: Most people have
termed arts and crafts archaic, believing it is
associated with our forefathers. However, in the last
five to ten years, African art pieces have been selling at
mouth-watering prices all around the world. In 2013, a
set of wooden sculptures by Nigerian artist, Ben
Enwonwu, was sold in London for £361,000, twice the
expected price. So, if you are have been wondering if
the arts and crafts business is profitable, here is your
answer.
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