10 Low-Capital, High-Profit Business Ideas You Can Start Today!

When starting a business, one of the key things to consider is capital. Many people want to start a business with minimal investment but still hope to earn big profits. While it may sound too good to be true, there are indeed businesses that have been built from very limited capital.

In reality, although capital is an important factor, the amount of money you start with doesn’t determine a business’s success. Even with a small budget, you can build a successful business—as long as you’re committed and dedicated.

Here are some business ideas that don’t require a large investment but can become promising sources of income.

Low-Capital Business Ideas

1. Accessories – A Creative, Low-Cost Business

If you’re a creative person, starting an accessory business can be a promising venture. You can sell a variety of handmade items such as bracelets, necklaces, or phone charms.

The startup costs for this business are relatively low since the materials and trinkets needed to make accessories are affordable. Buying supplies in bulk can help lower the cost even more.

If you live in Jakarta, you can visit Pasar Asemka, located near Kota Tua in West Jakarta. It’s a great place to find all kinds of affordable materials for making accessories.

2. Personal Shopping & Delivery Service (Jastip)

2. Personal Shopping Service (Jastip)

You don’t need to start your service by shopping overseas. You can begin with local areas nearby.

For example, you can shop at local markets to help people who don’t have time to do it themselves but aren’t comfortable using shopping apps. Your service will be very useful and in demand.

Once you start making a profit, you can expand by offering personal shopping services for more expensive items—even from other cities or countries.

3. Baby Food Catering (MPASI Catering)

Unlike regular food catering, baby food catering typically requires a smaller budget because the ingredients are simpler and cost less.

This business also tends to have less competition, which increases your chance of gaining loyal customers. However, be sure to consult with a nutritionist or pediatrician to ensure you're using the right ingredients for healthy and balanced meals.

4. Online Courses or Tutorials

Today, almost everything can be done online—including learning. If you have a skill or expertise you can teach, creating online courses or tutorials is a great business idea.

This business requires minimal capital. All you need is a stable Wi-Fi connection and a decent laptop or smartphone to produce quality videos.

As your business grows, you can start offering offline classes or even publish your learning materials.

5. Digital Marketing Services

If you have digital marketing skills—especially in managing social media—why not use them? You can offer services such as social media management, content creation, and SEO optimization to businesses that need support in those areas.

Startup costs are low. Like online courses, you’ll mainly need a laptop or smartphone, Wi-Fi, and creativity. Just make sure to deliver professional results to satisfy your clients.

6. Typing or Writing Services

If you’re skilled at typing—or even handwriting—you can start a business offering writing services. Many people are too busy and are willing to pay for help.

Unlike copywriting, which requires creativity and marketing skills, this type of service is more straightforward: simply rewriting or transcribing content provided by the client.

You may need to type or write quickly, though, as clients often need the work done fast.

7. Digital Products

There are many types of digital products you can sell—such as design e-books, templates, and more. You only need to create the product once, and you can keep earning as long as people continue to buy and use it.

So if you're highly creative and full of ideas, this small-capital business can be both fun and profitable.

8. Reseller or Dropshipper

This business model never goes out of style. As long as the internet exists and online shopping remains popular, reselling and dropshipping will always have a place.

The main difference lies in the capital required. As a reseller, you'll need to buy and stock products upfront. As a dropshipper, you don’t need to hold inventory—just sell the products online and the supplier will handle the shipping.

9. Thrifting – Another Low-Cost Business

Since you're selling secondhand items—as long as they’re still in good condition—the capital required is naturally much lower compared to selling brand-new clothing. If you're selling your own pre-loved items, your upfront cost is even less.

In Jakarta, you can find quality secondhand clothing in the Senen area, Central Jakarta. Meanwhile, in West Java, you can shop for them in Gede Bage, Bandung. Choose the best-quality pieces so you can resell them at a higher price.

10. Coffee or Instant Noodle Stall (Warkop/Warmindo) Almost everyone in Indonesia loves coffee and instant noodles. If you have space in front of your house, consider opening a small coffee stall (warkop) or instant noodle stall (warmindo).

While the initial setup may require some capital, you don’t need to go overboard with decorations. In fact, the simpler the place, the more comfortable people often feel—without worrying about expensive prices.

Just make sure your coffee and instant noodles taste good! That’s the best way to keep customers coming back to your warkop or warmindo.

These are some low-capital business ideas that you can consider. If you’re looking for people to exchange ideas or share your business journey with, you can join LabamuHub through the Labamu app.

LabamuHub is a business community built to help entrepreneurs connect and collaborate with one shared goal—#GrowTogether in growing their businesses and going digital. Here, you'll also learn about branding and public outreach, so your business becomes more recognized and trusted by customers.

If you’re a young entrepreneur looking for networking and collaboration opportunities, come and join LabamuHub—so your small-capital business can grow even bigger!