Industries

Pick a family, then the business you actually run. The toolkit is assembled from shared packs.

Businesses you can run from home

Home-based is a way of operating, not an industry. These businesses include that operating model.

Food & Beverage

Food retail

Shops that sell food for customers to take away and prepare.

Butchery Bakery Deli Fishmonger Fruit & Vegetable Shop Frozen Food Shop Farm Stall Speciality Food Retailer

Food service

Businesses that prepare food and drinks for customers.

Restaurant Café Coffee Shop Takeaway Catering Business Food Truck Market Food Stall Home Caterer+7 more

Agriculture

Small farms, poultry, livestock, and nurseries.

Small Farm Poultry Farm Egg Producer Livestock Farmer Vegetable Grower Plant Nursery

Retail

Informal retail

Spaza shops, tuck shops, kiosks, and market traders.

Spaza Shop Tuck Shop Kiosk General Dealer Market Trader Street Vendor

General retail

Shops selling goods from a counter, aisle, or storeroom.

Clothing Store Footwear Store Gift Shop Hardware Store Stationery Store Electronics Store Furniture Store Home Décor Store+4 more

Rental & hire

Tools, trailers, party equipment, and machinery.

Tool Hire Trailer Hire Party Equipment Hire Furniture Hire Machinery Hire

Beauty

Hair & beauty

Salons, barbers, nail bars, and beauty treatments.

Hair Salon Barber Nail Technician Beauty Therapist Lash Technician Makeup Artist Spa Mobile Beautician+1 more

Trades & Home Services

Trades & home services

Plumbing, electrical, solar, and handyman work at the customer's premises.

Plumber Drain Cleaning Service Geyser Installer Leak Detection Service Bathroom Installer Electrician Electrical Contractor Appliance Installer+7 more

Metal fabrication

Welding, steel, gates, and aluminium installation.

Welder Steel Fabricator Gate Manufacturer Aluminium Installer Metal Workshop

Electronics & repair

Phones, computers, appliances, and TVs.

Phone Repair Computer Repair Appliance Repair TV Repair

Security

Alarms, cameras, access control, and fencing.

Alarm Installer CCTV Installer Access Control Installer Electric Fence Installer

Marine

Boat repair, charters, and tackle shops.

Boat Repair Marine Maintenance Fishing Charter Tackle Shop

Building & Construction

Building & construction

Building, tiling, painting, roofing, and renovation.

Builder Bricklayer Tiler Painter Plasterer Roofer Paving Contractor General Renovation Contractor

Woodworking

Woodworking & cabinetry

Carpentry, kitchens, cupboards, and furniture workshops.

Carpenter Furniture Maker Cabinet Maker Kitchen Cabinet Maker Built-In Cupboard Installer Kitchen Installer Woodworking Workshop Furniture Restorer

Furniture & décor

Restoration, upholstery, blinds, and curtains.

Upholstery Business Blinds Installer Curtain Business

Automotive

Workshops, mobile mechanics, tyres, and vehicle care.

Vehicle Workshop Mobile Mechanic Auto Electrician Tyre Shop Panel Beater Car Wash Vehicle Detailer Towing Service

Cleaning

Cleaning & laundry

Cleaning companies, laundry, and pest control.

Domestic Cleaning Service Commercial Cleaning Company Deep Cleaning Service Carpet Cleaning Window Cleaning Pressure Washing Laundry Service Laundromat+5 more

Property

Gardening & outdoors

Gardens, lawns, trees, irrigation, and pools.

Gardener Landscaping Business Lawn Service Tree Cutting Service Irrigation Installer Pool Maintenance Service

Property

Letting, estate, and property maintenance businesses.

Property Manager Letting Agent Estate Agent Body Corporate Contractor Property Maintenance Company

Accommodation

Guesthouses, short stays, lodges, and campsites.

Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Airbnb / Short-Term Rental Holiday Rental Small Lodge Campsite

Home-Based & Creative

Pet services

Grooming, boarding, walking, and pet transport.

Pet Groomer Kennel Doggy Daycare Pet Sitter Dog Walker Pet Transport

Events

Planners, hire, music, and event photography.

Event Planner Wedding Planner Party Planner Décor Rental Business Tent & Chair Hire DJ Event Photographer

Creative services

Photo, video, design, and social media.

Photographer Videographer Graphic Designer Web Designer Copywriter Social Media Manager

Printing & personalisation

Print, signage, vinyl, sublimation, and custom gifts.

Print Shop Signage Business Sublimation Business Cricut / Vinyl Business Embroidery Business Personalised Gift Business Laser Cutting Business 3D Printing Business

Craft & handmade

Candles, soap, jewellery, and handmade goods.

Candle Maker Soap Maker Jewellery Maker Resin Craft Business Crochet Business Leatherwork Business Handmade Gift Business

Sewing & fashion

Seamstresses, tailors, and clothing makers.

Seamstress Tailor Clothing Maker Upholsterer Curtain Maker

Professional Services

Child & family services

Daycare, aftercare, and children's activities.

Daycare Aftercare Playgroup Au Pair Agency Kids Party Provider

Education & training

Tutors, teachers, and training providers.

Private Tutor Music Teacher Driving School Training Provider Art Teacher Home-School Support Business

Health & wellness

Massage, training, studios, and coaching.

Massage Therapist Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Yoga Studio Sports Coach Wellness Practice

Professional services

Bookkeeping, consulting, and business support.

Bookkeeper Accountant Consultant Virtual Assistant Administrative Service Marketing Agency Business Services Provider

Transport & logistics

Couriers, deliveries, removals, and shuttles.

Courier Delivery Service Small Logistics Company Furniture Removal Company Shuttle Service