Here are 100 top blue-collar service business ideas, each with a brief note on recommended course(s) and essential equipment:
- Handyperson/Odd Jobs
Basic DIY course; toolbox, drill, ladder. - Domestic Cleaning
No course needed; cleaning supplies, vacuum, mop. - End-of-Tenancy Cleaning
Deep cleaning course; industrial cleaning products, carpet cleaner. - Gutter Cleaning
Ladder safety course; sturdy ladder, gloves, scoop. - Window Cleaning
Window cleaning workshop; squeegee, bucket, extension pole. - Carpet Cleaning
Carpet cleaning course; portable carpet cleaner, detergents. - Oven Cleaning
No course needed; oven-safe cleaning chemicals, sponges. - Pressure Washing
Pressure washer safety course; pressure washer, hose, PPE. - Painting & Decorating
Basic painting course; brushes, rollers, dust sheets. - Flat-Pack Assembly
No course needed; screwdrivers, Allen keys, hammer. - Garden Maintenance
Basic gardening course; lawnmower, shears, gloves. - Turf/Sod Sales & Installation
Turf laying tutorial; spade, wheelbarrow, turf cutter. - Leaf Removal
No course needed; rake, leaf blower, bags. - Fence Painting/Repair
No course needed; paint, brushes, hammer, nails. - Small Appliance Repair
PAT testing course; screwdrivers, multimeter. - Mobile Car Valeting
Valeting course; vacuum, cleaning products, microfiber cloths. - Rubbish Removal/Clearance
Waste handling course; van, gloves, refuse bags. - Loft/Attic Clearing
Manual handling course; storage boxes, torch, gloves. - Man with a Van
Driving license; van, trolley, straps. - Dog Waste Removal
No course needed; scoop, bags, gloves. - Mobile Locksmith (Basic)
Locksmith basics course; lock picks, key blanks. - Mobile Oil Changes
Basic car maintenance course; oil pan, wrenches, oil. - Tyre Inflation & Puncture Repair
Tyre repair workshop; pump, puncture kit. - Car Washing (Mobile)
No course needed; buckets, sponges, car shampoo. - Bicycle Repair (Mobile)
Bike repair course; multitool, pump, patches. - Delivery Driver/Courier
No course needed; vehicle, GPS, phone. - Grocery Delivery Service
No course needed; insulated bags, trolley. - Prescription Delivery
No course needed; insulated bag, bike/car. - Rideshare Driving
Driving license; car, phone, app registration. - Airport Transfer Service
Driving license; car, phone, booking system. - Scrap Metal Collection
Waste carrier license; van, gloves, magnet. - Babysitting/Childminding
DBS check, first aid; toys, books. - Pet Sitting/Dog Walking
Pet first aid course; leads, treats, bags. - Dog Grooming (Mobile)
Dog grooming course; clippers, brushes, towels. - Elderly Companion Service
Safeguarding course; phone, notebook. - Personal Shopping
No course needed; shopping bags, phone. - Errand Running
No course needed; bike/car, phone. - Laundry/Ironing Service
No course needed; iron, ironing board, detergent. - Meal Prep for Families
Food hygiene course; cookware, containers. - School Run Service
DBS check; car, child seats. - Tutoring (Academic)
Subject knowledge; laptop, textbooks. - Music Lessons
Music teaching course; instrument, sheet music. - Homework Help
No course needed; laptop, school supplies. - Wedding Photographer
Photography course; camera, lenses, editing software. - Event Videography
Video production course; camera, tripod, mic. - Social Media Manager
Digital marketing course; laptop, scheduling tools. - Party Decoration Setup
No course needed; decorations, ladder, tape. - Face Painting
Face painting course; paints, brushes, wipes. - Balloon Artist
Balloon twisting workshop; balloons, pump. - DJ (Entry Level)
DJ basics course; controller, laptop, speakers. - Freelance Writing
Writing course; laptop, grammar tools. - Graphic Design
Design course; laptop, graphic software. - Copywriting/Editing
Copywriting course; laptop, grammar checker. - Web Design (Simple Sites)
Web design course; laptop, website builder. - Resume/CV Writing
Career coaching course; laptop, templates. - Lawn Mowing
No course needed; mower, strimmer, gloves. - Plant Watering
No course needed; watering can, schedule. - Firewood Delivery
No course needed; saw, bags, trolley. - Snow Shoveling
No course needed; shovel, salt, boots. - Fence Installation (Small Jobs)
DIY course; hammer, nails, saw. - Deck Cleaning & Staining
No course needed; pressure washer, stain. - Shed Assembly
No course needed; drill, screwdriver, mallet. - Minor Plumbing Repairs
Basic plumbing course; wrench, washers, plunger. - Blind/Curtain Installation
No course needed; drill, screws, level. - TV Mounting
No course needed; drill, wall mount, level. - eBay/Amazon Reselling
Online selling course; phone, packaging. - Car Boot Sale Trader
No course needed; table, stock, cash box. - Market Stall (Crafts/Food)
Food hygiene if food; table, gazebo. - Handmade Goods (Etsy)
Craft workshop; materials, camera. - Upcycling Furniture
Upcycling course; paint, sandpaper, brushes. - Baked Goods Sales
Food hygiene course; oven, baking tools. - Street Food Stall
Food hygiene course; gazebo, grill. - Refurbishing Antiques
Restoration course; tools, polish. - Secondhand Book Sales
No course needed; books, table, boxes. - Virtual Assistant
Admin course; laptop, phone. - Data Entry
No course needed; laptop, spreadsheet software. - Remote Customer Service
Customer service course; laptop, headset. - IT Support (Home Users)
IT support course; laptop, toolkit. - Computer Setup/Training
IT basics course; laptop, guides. - Online Coaching (Fitness)
Fitness trainer course; phone, resistance bands. - Language Lessons Online
Language teaching course; laptop, webcam. - SEO Specialist
SEO course; laptop, analytics tools. - Blogging (Ad Revenue)
Blogging course; laptop, camera. - Appliance Repair (Small)
Repair basics course; screwdriver set, multimeter. - Mobile Phone/Tablet Repair
Repair course; toolkit, screen replacements. - Watch Battery Replacement
Watch repair course; watch tools, batteries. - Bicycle Assembly
Bike assembly tutorial; Allen keys, spanners. - Flat Tyre Repair (Bikes/Prams)
No course needed; patches, pump. - Key Cutting (Mobile, Basic)
Key cutting course; portable key cutter, blanks. - House Plant Care
No course needed; watering can, fertilizer. - Mobile Notary/Witnessing
Notary course (if required); stamp, ID checker. - House Sitting
No course needed; phone, checklist. - Personal Fitness Training (Outdoors)
Fitness instructor course; mat, resistance bands. - Dog Training (Basic)
Dog training course; treats, leash. - Mobile Shoe Repair
Shoe repair course; tools, polish. - Curtain/Blind Cleaning
No course needed; vacuum, steamer. - Mobile Spray Tanning
Spray tanning course; spray gun, tent. - Mobile Nail Technician
Nail technician course; nail kit, lamp. - Mobile Hair Cutting
Hairdressing course; scissors, clippers. - Mobile Massage Therapy
Massage therapy course; massage table, oils.