9 Simple Ways of Making Money this Festive Season

A lot of money is spent during the festive season. Many people go out of their way to ensure their families have more than they usually do, especially concerning food and clothing.

Kenyan families indulge in lots of drinking and eating, activities such as traveling, and visits to leisure parks and hotels.

Even though it’s hard to maintain a healthy cash flow during the festive season, you don’t want to be among those who get flat broke in January after the festivities.

You will need a small business for a steady cash flow during this period to start the new year on a positive note.

Here is a list of things you can do this festive season to avoid running bankrupt.

1. Get a seasonal job

Check around your locality for businesses that are looking for seasonal workers. Many businesses require seasonal workers at certain times of the year for specific objectives. The festive season is such a time.

2. Sell Children Toys

Children’s toys sell very well during the festive season. They are easily found in the market and can be very profitable.

You can also creatively make the toys and home and put them up on sale in the market or online via your mobile phone.

3. Sell Personal items like shoes, bags, and clothes

You can go through your clothes, shoes, or bags and pick out what you don’t need anymore. You can also ask friends or relatives to give you what they’re pretty much done with. Selling can be physically done at a marketplace, pop-up shop, or online.

Or you can just decide to reduce your wardrobe.

4. Sell Agricultural and Animal products

Another great festive season business idea is selling farm and agricultural products such as chicken, maize, beans, and milk since the consumption rates go higher during this period.

The price of a “Kienyeji” chicken for example, usually shoots double the normal amount during the festive season. If you have been rearing some chicken, then you can sell them off and you will surely make a profit.

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If you don’t have chicken, or pigs, or any other, you can start buying them early on in preparedness for December.

5. Sell Goodies, Cakes & Sweets

Treats on this coming Christmas season are not complete without goodies, cakes, and sweets, especially for young families.

Other things like cookies also sell fast during the occasion. If you have skills in cake baking, you can make money this season by taking orders from clients who want high-quality but cheaper cakes for Christmas.

6. Sell Christmas Decorations

You can start selling Christmas decorations like Christmas trees in your shop or sell Christmas lights, ribbons, and even candles as early as now.

7. Sell face Masks

The face mask business is one tiny business idea from far but could be a good idea for quick cash during festivities, especially now that many people will be traveling.

Get yourself a strategic position where you can reach as many people as possible.

8. Provide Catering Services

Another great festive season business idea in Kenya is offering catering services. A lot of people, organizations, and companies throw end year parties throughout December. With a good network, you can source for clients who need catering services.

Social media is also a good place to showcase previous work so potential clients can see what you can offer.

9. Sell Beauty and Hair Products

People love to look good all the time, especially women. This need is intensified during the festive season when they know they’re bound to meet family, friends, and acquaintances as they celebrate.

They love to impress and stand out as they’re aware everyone makes an effort to notice their appearance. If you are selling beauty products and have no shop, an online advertisement can work out just as well. Social media is a crucial business tool in the modern world

If you know how to make hair but have no salon, you can do house calls which are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience.

Don’t just sit there wondering how your festivities will be boring when there’s a lot you can do to make it a merry one.