50 small business ideas for beginners in Nepal

You want a simple, low-risk way to start earning in Nepal. You want ideas that fit your skills, your budget, and your time. Here is a clean, practical list of 50 small business ideas for beginners in Nepal with clear first steps, rough costs, and how to test fast before investing big.

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How to pick the right idea quickly

• Choose a problem you already understand in your community. Start where you have access, not where you have fantasies.
• Pre-sell before you build. Announce, collect interest, get 5 paying customers, then invest.
• Keep startup cost under NPR 25,000 until your first 10 sales. Reinvest profits to grow.

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Low-cost online and home ideas (1-10)

1. 1) Facebook Marketplace reseller

   Good for: Bargain finders. Start with: Used furniture, phones, baby items. Cost: NPR 5,0000. Potential: NPR 10,000 to 40,000/month.

2. 2) TikTok affiliate promoter

   Good for: Creators. Start with: Short reviews of local products and services. Cost: Phone + time. Potential: Commission based, scalable.

3. 3) Print-on-demand T-shirts

   Good for: Designers. Start with: Local phrases and college merch. Cost: NPR 10,000 to 30,000 for samples. Potential: NPR 20,000 to 60,000/month.

4. 4) Freelance content writing

   Good for: Nepali/English writers. Start with: Blogs for local SMEs. Cost: Near zero. Potential: NPR 1,000 to 5,000/article.

5. 5) YouTube Shorts explainer channel

   Good for: Clear communicators. Start with: Nepali how-to, finance, or tech tips. Cost: Phone. Potential: Ads + sponsors after traction.

6. 6) Social media management for local shops

   Good for: Organizers. Start with: 3 posts/week, reply to messages. Cost: Time. Potential: NPR 8,000/client.

7. 7) Local dropship from wholesalers

   Good for: Networkers. Start with: Partner with local suppliers, deliver on order. Cost: Minimal. Potential: Margin per sale.

8. 8) Online tutoring for SEE and +2

   Good for: Teachers and toppers. Start with: Zoom classes, notes bundle. Cost: Internet. Potential: NPR 5,000 to 50,000/month.

9. 9) CV and cover letter service

   Good for: HR-minded. Start with: Packages for freshers. Cost: Time. Potential: NPR 1,500 to 5,000/order.

10. 10) Data entry and Excel help

    Good for: Detail-focused. Start with: Local clinics, schools, traders. Cost: Laptop. Potential: NPR 20,000 to 60,000/month.

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City service ideas you can start lean (11-20)

11. 11) Home IT tutoring

    Good for: Basic tech users. Start with: MS Office, email, internet safety. Cost: Low. Potential: NPR 1,000/hour.

12. 12) Mobile phone repair

    Good for: Tinkerers. Start with: Screens, batteries. Cost: Tools NPR 20,000 to 40,000. Potential: High in cities.

13. 13) Computer repair and setup

    Good for: Techies. Start with: Home visits. Cost: Tools. Potential: NPR 30,000 to 80,000/month.

14. 14) Home salon service

    Good for: Beauticians. Start with: Appointment-based. Cost: NPR 15,000 to 30,000 kit. Potential: Strong repeat clients.

15. 15) House cleaning crew

    Good for: Organized teams. Start with: 2-person team. Cost: NPR 10,000 supplies. Potential: NPR 1,500 to 5,000/job.

16. 16) Water jar micro-distribution

    Good for: Delivery minded. Start with: 50100 households. Cost: Bike + float. Potential: Daily cashflow.

17. 17) Local courier and errands

    Good for: Students with bikes. Start with: WhatsApp/FB orders. Cost: Fuel. Potential: Per delivery margin.

18. 18) Event decoration and balloons

    Good for: Creative planners. Start with: Birthdays, baby showers. Cost: NPR 15,000 to 40,000. Potential: Weekend peak income.

19. 19) Photography and short videos

    Good for: Visual storytellers. Start with: Product shoots for shops. Cost: Camera or phone. Potential: NPR 2,000/project.

20. 20) Bike wash and detailing

    Good for: Street-front spaces. Start with: Water supply + tools. Cost: NPR 30,000 to 70,000. Potential: Daily cash business.

Food and agriculture with steady demand (21-30)

21. 21) Home cloud kitchen for momo and snacks

    Good for: Cooks. Start with: Pre-orders, limited menu. Cost: NPR 20,000 to 50,000. Potential: High repeat orders.

22. 22) Office tiffin delivery

    Good for: Consistent cooks. Start with: Weekly subscription. Cost: Utensils + packaging. Potential: Stable monthly income.

23. 23) Achar and pickle brand

    Good for: Home producers. Start with: 3 flavors, clean labels. Cost: NPR 15,000 to 40,000. Potential: Retail + online sales.

24. 24) Organic vegetable subscription

    Good for: Farmers and coordinators. Start with: Weekly baskets. Cost: Logistics. Potential: Predictable cashflow.

25. 25) Mushroom farming

    Good for: Space at home. Start with: Oyster mushrooms. Cost: NPR 20,000 to 60,000. Potential: Strong margins.

26. 26) Small-scale poultry or quail

    Good for: Rural starters. Start with: 100-200 birds. Cost: NPR 40,000 to 120,000. Potential: Eggs + meat revenue.

27. 27) Beekeeping and honey

    Good for: Villages. Start with: 3-5 hives. Cost: NPR 25,000 to 60,000. Potential: Honey + byproducts.

28. 28) Small goat rearing

    Good for: Rural families. Start with: 5-10 goats. Cost: NPR 60,000 to 200,000. Potential: Festival peak sales.

29. 29) Paneer and ghee micro dairy

    Good for: Dairy access. Start with: Hygienic home setup. Cost: NPR 30,000 to 80,000. Potential: Local shops + online.

30. 30) Tea and spice packaging

    Good for: Branding lovers. Start with: 3 SKUs, small packs. Cost: NPR 25,000 to 70,000. Potential: Retail + export-ready.

Retail and local trade opportunities (31-40)

31. 31) Stationery and photocopy near schools

    Good for: Student hubs. Start with: Essentials only. Cost: NPR 80,000 to 200,000. Potential: Year-round demand.

32. 32) Thrift and preloved fashion store

    Good for: Curators. Start with: Pop-ups + Instagram. Cost: NPR 20,000 to 80,000. Potential: High margin flips.

33. 33) Baby products shop

    Good for: New parents. Start with: Diapers, skincare, toys. Cost: NPR 150,000+. Potential: Trust-driven repeat buyers.

34. 34) Mobile accessories kiosk

    Good for: High-footfall areas. Start with: Covers, chargers. Cost: NPR 80,000 to 150,000. Potential: Fast turnover.

35. 35) Indoor plants and nursery

    Good for: Plant lovers. Start with: Easy-care varieties. Cost: NPR 40,000 to 120,000. Potential: Good margins.

36. 36) Micro hardware and tools

    Good for: Local contractors. Start with: Fast-moving SKUs. Cost: NPR 150,000 to 300,000. Potential: Steady B2B demand.

37. 37) Refill and bulk household store

    Good for: Eco-focused. Start with: Grains, detergents. Cost: NPR 120,000 to 300,000. Potential: Subscription buyers.

38. 38) Seasonal gift hampers

    Good for: Corporate sales. Start with: Dashain/Tihar themes. Cost: NPR 30,000 to 100,000. Potential: High seasonal spikes.

39. 39) Trek and travel gear rentals

    Good for: Tourist areas. Start with: Poles, bags, jackets. Cost: NPR 100,000 to 300,000. Potential: Daily rental income.

40. 40) Niche e-commerce store

    Good for: Focused niches. Start with: One category like sports or beauty. Cost: NPR 30,000 to 150,000. Potential: Scalable online brand.

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Creative, education, and tourism ideas (41-50)

41. 41) Logo and branding studio

    Good for: Designers. Start with: Starter brand kits. Cost: Laptop + skills. Potential: NPR 10,000 to 60,000/project.

42. 42) Website setup for SMEs

    Good for: Tech learners. Start with: 1-page sites. Cost: Hosting + domain. Potential: NPR 25,000 to 100,000/site.

43. 43) Starter digital marketing services

    Good for: Marketers. Start with: Social ads, SEO basics. Cost: Skills + time. Potential: Retainers per client.

44. 44) Translation and localization

    Good for: Bilinguals. Start with: Nepali8383E28093English documents. Cost: Minimal. Potential: Per word fees.

45. 45) Create and sell online courses

    Good for: Subject experts. Start with: Short, high-value lessons. Cost: Recording gear. Potential: Passive income.

46. 46) City day tours and experiences

    Good for: Friendly locals. Start with: Culture, food walks. Cost: Permits + marketing. Potential: Per guest margin.

47. 47) Homestay and travel website listings

    Good for: Rural homes. Start with: Quality photos, clear rules. Cost: Upgrades + listing fees. Potential: Seasonal but strong.

48. 48) HR and recruitment support

    Good for: Organized communicators. Start with: Screening, interviews. Cost: Time. Potential: Per hire fees.

49. 49) Accounting and tax filing

    Good for: Finance-minded. Start with: Tally or cloud tools. Cost: Software. Potential: Monthly retainers.

50. 50) AI automation setup for SMEs

    Good for: Tech-savvy beginners. Start with: Chatbots, email automation. Cost: Tools + learning. Potential: High-value projects.

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Brand, website, and systems when you are ready

When your first sales are coming in and you want to look professional, Prime IT Sewa can help you set up the essentials. We understand startup constraints and keep it lean. One partner for branding, modern websites, AI automation, marketing, systems, consulting, and scaling. A practical ally for smart entrepreneurs who want momentum without wasting budget.

30-day action plan to start

1. Day 123: Pick 1 idea from this list of 50 small business ideas for beginners in Nepal. Define your minimum service or product.
2. Day 427: Create a simple offer page or Google Form. Post on Facebook and local groups. Ask 20 people directly.
3. Day 814: Deliver to the first 5 customers manually. Improve quality. Collect testimonials and photos.
4. Day 1521: Create a basic brochure site or one-page landing. Start a small ad test with NPR 2,000235,000.
5. Day 2230: Standardize pricing, delivery, and support. Decide whether to reinvest or pivot.

Smart tips to reduce risk

• Sell first, build second. Pre-orders validate demand.
• Start narrow. One area, one product, one audience.
• Show proof. Photos, customer quotes, clear before-after.
• Focus on repeat customers. Subscriptions and bundles win.
• Keep records. Simple cashbook and inventory tracking from day one.

If you need help packaging your offer, branding, or automating leads, reach out to Prime IT Sewa. We are happy to guide you step by step.