As a nation of freelancers (there are now in excess of 1.4 million in the UK alone), we are always seeking ways to have more freedom in the UK.
People say that to never have to work again, you need to find something you love, and having the freedom to then move around and go and see clients in your own schedule allows you to strike a good balance of work and life.
Setting up a mobile business requires you to have a reliable set of wheels, and from there you can create your own freedom. We have a look at the top 5 businesses that lend themselves well to the peripatetic lifestyle: –
Mobile nail salon
Unlike being a hairdresser, which requires quite a bit of training, a nail technician can get a course done in one day. This applies for attaching different patterned nails and spraying designs on. It is a simple business which requires a friendly and outgoing personality and a car, as well as some basic equipment for set up.
Mobile car spraying
People cannot always find the time or the money to go to a garage to have a car resprayed, touched up, or sprayed. This is where the mobile car spraying business excels. You’ll need a high quality air compressor for spraying, a range of different paint colours and a steady hand and off you go!
Independent courier
With Amazon Flex offering the opportunity for freelance couriers and many other companies seeking this kind of freedom, setting up as an independent courier has never been easier. You will need a clean license and a good knowledge of your town or city to get started, and can pick your own hours. Again, as with most mobile businesses, you will be customer facing, so having a friendly and approachable personality will put you in good stead.
Mobile dog walker
If you’re someone who loves the outdoors and animals, then this is the perfect simple business for you. It’s a good idea to read up on socialising dogs and dog behaviour, but you won’t need official qualifications to be a dog walker. It can be a great way to gain companionship and get some exercise. Getting a vehicle with cages in the back will help you to keep personalities separated if need be.
Mobile cleaner
Only needing to shell out for some simple tools and products, a mobile cleaning business gives you the freedom to travel independently, cleaning people’s homes. Cleaning can be very therapeutic, and you will be surprised by how much work there is!
These are just some of the most lucrative and profitable mobile businesses in the modern age, but this market will continue to evolve in line with technology. So long as you can leverage ideas with minimal start-up costs and high margins, the virtual world could represent your ideal platform!
