The profitability of various types of business depends on various factors, and in many cases one of the defining points is the direct relationship between profit and a particular season. However, there are also types of entrepreneurship whose profits are not affected by seasonality.
Retail stability
If we talk about retail, as the most affordable option for starting a business, then in order to protect against a drop in demand in a particular season, you should pay attention to the following groups of goods:
- food products, excluding seasonal vegetables and fruits;
- medicines;
- Underwear;
- Kids toys;
- cosmetics;
- household chemicals;
- books;
- furniture;
- Appliances;
- dishes and household goods.
Consumer demand for these products is roughly the same throughout the year, so you don't have to change your supply chain depending on the season. However, it should be borne in mind that during the summer holidays, demand generally becomes somewhat lower, as many people simply leave the city. Nevertheless, essential goods are almost always relevant.
Other options for year-round income
In the service sector, there are also certain types of activities that have a stable income throughout the year: hairdressing salons, beauty salons, fitness centers and gyms, various household services. All these options will allow you not to worry about a significant drop in consumer interest at different times of the year. Also, people always need services for the repair of household appliances, computers, minor home repairs.
Various printing services are also in constant demand, since photocopying and printing are relevant regardless of the season. The ritual business has nothing to do with the seasons, because people always die. Accordingly, a ritual agency or a workshop for the manufacture of monuments can count on a constant influx of orders in any season.
One of the interesting options can be a recruiting agency, which will not only assist in employment, but also provide additional services such as trainings and consultations.
The production of frozen semi-finished products can be a good option, since there is always a demand for them. In addition, the consumption of services for the transportation of passengers and goods is practically not affected by the season. Wholesale supplies of food and materials for production are also relevant at any time.
Please note that the construction season in the country is rather short, so the supply of building materials and equipment is not the best option, especially if you are interested in a stable income.
In general, it is necessary to focus on those areas of activity in which the interest of the buyer or consumer is in no way connected with any external conditions, for example, weather, temperature or day of the week. For example, owners of parking lots, plumbing sellers, owners of shoe repair shops can count on a permanent income. There are many options, but it is worth considering that you have to pay for stability with a lower total profit. For example, sellers of office supplies receive their main income at the end of summer, but the rest of the time their products are in more or less constant demand.
