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101 Small Business Ideas to
Start in 2026
(California + Brazil Edition — AI + Local Services +
Online Growth)
CATEGORY 1 — Home Services
(High Demand, Fast Cash Flow)
- Paver
installation & repair
- Driveway
demolition & replacement
- Backyard
patio remodeling
- Concrete
leveling & pressure washing
- Artificial
turf installation
- Fence
installation and repair
- Deck
building and refinishing
- Outdoor
kitchen installation
- Pergola
and gazebo installation
- Retaining
wall construction
- General
handyman services
- House
painting (interior/exterior)
- Drywall
& patch repair
- Flooring
installation (vinyl, laminate)
- Tile
installation and repair
CATEGORY 2 — Hauling,
Junk Removal & Logistics (Always Needed)
- Junk
removal (residential)
- Junk
removal (commercial)
- Construction
debris cleanup
- Garage
clean-out services
- Appliance
pickup + disposal
- Yard
waste pickup
- Donation
pickup and delivery
- Moving
help (labor-only)
- Dump
trailer rental + driver
- Storage
cleanout for landlords
CATEGORY 3 —
Landscaping & Outdoor Care (Recurring Clients)
- Lawn
care subscription packages
- Garden
design & planting
- Tree
trimming and removal
- Stump
grinding
- Sprinkler
installation & repairs
- Yard
cleanup seasonal services
- Mulching
and soil delivery
- Gravel
installation (paths + driveways)
- Outdoor
lighting installation
- Gutter
cleaning services
CATEGORY 4 — Cleaning
Services (Easy Start + Repeat Customers)
- House
cleaning (weekly/biweekly)
- Move-in
/ move-out cleaning
- Airbnb
turnover cleaning
- Office
cleaning contracts
- Carpet
cleaning
- Window
cleaning
- Pressure
washing (driveways/sidewalks)
- Restaurant
kitchen deep cleaning
- Post-construction
cleaning
- Vehicle
detailing (mobile)
CATEGORY 5 — Auto,
Mobile Repair & “Go-to-the-Customer” Services
- Mobile
car wash subscription
- Mobile
oil change service
- Tire
swap & roadside assistance
- Auto
detailing for dealerships
- Smart
device repair (phones/tablets)
- TV
mounting & home setup
- Home
Wi-Fi optimization service
- Security
camera installation
- Smart
home setup (Alexa/Google)
- Garage
door repair services
CATEGORY 6 — Food,
Delivery & Local Products (Community-Based)
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Brazilian snack delivery
(coxinha, pão de queijo)
- Meal
prep service (fitness meals)
- Street
food cart (events + fairs)
- Coffee
cart for business areas
- Catering
for small events
- Brazilian
sweets business (brigadeiro)
- BBQ
weekend delivery
- Subscription
lunch for offices
- Homemade
sauces / spices brand
- “Cloud
kitchen” delivery-only restaurant
CATEGORY 7 — Beauty,
Wellness & Personal Services (High Margin)
- Mobile
barber / haircut service
- Hair
braiding and styling
- Makeup
services for events
- Nail
technician + home visits
- Eyebrow
design (brow studio)
- Massage
therapy bookings
- Personal
trainer (home/park sessions)
- Stretching
& mobility coach
- Kids
party entertainment business
- Babysitting
agency / nanny finder
CATEGORY 8 — Business
Services (B2B = Big Money)
- Business
phone answering service
- Appointment
setting service
- Local
lead generation agency
- Social
media posting & management
- Google
Business Profile optimization
- Website
building for local businesses
- Reputation
& review management
- Marketing
flyer/poster design service
- Translation
services (EN/PT/ES)
- Bookkeeping
for small businesses
CATEGORY 9 — AI-Powered
Micro Agencies (2026 Trend With Real Value)
- AI
content studio for businesses (posts + ads)
- AI
video creation service (Canva AI + scripts)
- AI
voice-over service for promos
- AI
chatbot setup for local companies
- AI
résumé + LinkedIn makeover service
- AI-powered
logo & branding kits
- AI
email automation setup for businesses
- AI
appointment reminder + SMS automation
- AI
online customer support setup
- AI
“business plan in 48 hours” service
CATEGORY 10 — Digital
Products + Community Models (Scale Fast)
- Local
business directory + listings
- Membership
community for entrepreneurs
- Niche
newsletter monetized with sponsors
- YouTube
channel for local business reviews
- Online
course for a service skill (pavers, cleaning, hauling)
- Marketplace
connecting clients + providers (Zbynet style)
BONUS: “Start Smart in 2026” —
90-Day Roadmap (Simple & Powerful)
Phase 1 (Days 1–7): Pick 1 Business + Validate Fast
- Choose
1 idea only
- Define:
service, price, and target location
- Build
1-page offer (what you do + how much + phone number)
- Collect
10 real quotes requests
Phase 2 (Days 8–30): Build Your First Customers
- Create
Google Business Profile
- Add
your service on Zbynet / directory
- Post
daily (before/after + testimonials)
- Close
your first 5 customers
- Improve
the process + fast delivery
Phase 3 (Days 31–60): Turn It Into a System
- Create
3 packages (Basic / Standard / Premium)
- Build
referral rewards
- Ask
every customer for reviews
- Hire
help (part-time or subcontractors)
Phase 4 (Days 61–90): Scale With Ads + Partnerships
- Launch
small local ads ($5–$25/day)
- Partner
with real estate agents, landlords, property managers
- Offer
monthly contracts
- Build
predictable revenue
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