Monday, November 3, 2008

Profitable Business in a period of Global Recession

There are many profitable businesses you can dabble into in this period of Global Economic Recession. These are just ten of such investment ideas:

1. Farming and agricultural production: The food crisis in the world can be explored for investment. Land

is available for agricultural purposes in extensive quantities in many parts of the world. This type of Investment

requires a lot of know how and is capital intensive and highly profitable.

2. Entertainment industry: film productions and other entertainment industry activities are also profitable

investment options.
3. Manufacturing: Physical production of goods especially textiles and clothing.
4. Airline operation: Purchase of aircraft for freight and haulage operations or passenger flight operations
5. Automobile operation: Automobile rental operation. Purchasing and running a fleet of automobiles for

rental purposes.
6. Football club administration: Investment in a Global sport like football is a goldmine.
7. Land and estates: Acquisition of land and development into an estate of buildings of various types is a

very popular and lucrative investment in some countries.

Light capital investment

8.
Money market fund: Short term funds are easily investigated and less susceptible to fluctuations of interest

rates. Interest rate is usually negotiated before the commencement of the contract of investment. This type

of investment is still very safe.
9. Insurance and other life investment: Life Policy is a 'safe' investment. There are various types of life

policies to choose from. Always choose wisely and examine your investment needs before you pick up

a life policy. A tidy, low risk profit can be enjoyed from this type of investment.
10. Annuities are fixed payments agreed over a period of time. Annuities can be purchased from pension

fund administrators and life insurance companies worldwide with an agreed time for commencement of

benefits.

Other investment options you can try include:


  1. export of crops and other produce: the country you are based in will determine your choice of activity. If you are based in Africa for instance, agricultural products like Cocoa, Rubber, Cassava etc can be exported.
  2. Oil and Gas Exploration business.
  3. internet marketing: information products can be packaged and sold on the internet.
  4. book writing and the publishing industry.
  5. rental service operation.
  6. gas station operation.
  7. personal service e.g plumbing, mechanical, furniture making.



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