The summer months are often full of travel, sunshine, and lots of celebrations. But for entrepreneurs, warm weather can also lead to a variety of new business opportunities.
Whether you have some free time on your hands or just want to make some extra money, there’s likely a summer business for you. Below is a list of business ideas for the summer and opportunities that you can get up and running this summer.
Pool Maintenance
Consumers who want to spend the summer soaking in their pools likely need someone to clean them and keep them up to code. Running a pool cleaning business over the summer can be inexpensive, as it only requires a bit of equipment and know-how. But you can use your home as an office and simply set up appointments at local homes, apartment complexes and hotels.
Car Wash
People are always looking for quick and inexpensive ways to clean their vehicles. In the summer, that’s a service you can easily offer without a lot of overhead. You can just offer basic washing services. Or you could even include detailing services for people who want to really clean out the insides of their vehicles.
Home Rentals
If you live in or near a beach town or other popular travel destination, you can use your location as a way to make some extra money. During busy travel times, consider renting out your home to tourists while you get away on your own vacation. Or you could even rent out rooms in your home or other spaces you own. Websites like Airbnb have made listing vacation rentals incredibly easy.
Barbecue Catering
This is one of the fun and enjoyable business ideas for the summer, especially if you’re a “foodie.” Food service is a huge industry throughout the whole year. But barbecue food items are most popular (and easy to make) during the summer. So if you consider yourself a grill master, think about marketing your skills as a caterer at outdoor summer gatherings.
Cold Food and Beverage Sales
Lemonade stands are often considered the epitome of summertime businesses. But lemonade is just one refreshing offering that can help you make some extra money over the summer. Other options include ice cream, cold bottles of water, snow cones, and more. You can even maximize your investment by setting up at local events with heavy foot traffic.
