⬤■⬤⬤ What to Learn When You Come to Korea – A Practical First-Step Guide
▶ One of the most common concerns when coming to Korea is “What should I learn?” The ideal approach is to learn both internet marketing (IT & digital marketing) and practical skills (beauty, cooking, machinery, etc.) at the same time. However, the challenge is the Korean language. It is difficult to balance learning Korean with other technical skills.
▶ Therefore, focus solely on Korean for the first 1-3 months. It’s important to learn Korean while experiencing Korea’s transportation, administration, and academy system.
▶ Students from Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East often speak multiple languages from a young age, which makes them quicker at language acquisition. As a result, they can typically enter academies after 1-2 months of focused language study. On the other hand, students from monolingual countries such as the U.S., Australia, South America, China, and Japan may take longer to learn Korean. However, there are some who can learn quickly, so it really depends on the individual.
▶ Learning Korean is not just about language study. It’s also a time to discover ideas through living in Korea. If you make good use of this time, it will give you a clearer direction when choosing between IT or technical fields later on.
●■●● 50 Business Ideas You Can Realistically Learn in Korea
▶ There are many skills you can learn in Korea, and most can be directly applied to starting a business when you return home. Korea excels globally in technology, services, and digital fields. Korea’s academy system is structured and practical, allowing beginners to quickly acquire hands-on skills. Therefore, the key is to learn “skills that directly generate income in the field” beyond just obtaining certificates.
In this article, we introduce 50 business ideas you can immediately apply in your home country by learning in Korea. The key points are organized to help you create a profitable business structure.
1.⬤⬤🟧 IT-related fields: Computers, shopping malls, websites, YouTube videos, and drones
⬤✅【1】 Computer Program Repair + Computer Hardware Repair
– A Tech-based Startup with Just One Laptop
▶ Most people send their computer or laptop to an A/S center when it breaks down. However, there are almost no places that specialize in fixing issues like slow programs or errors.
→ In fact, software problems are more common than hardware issues, but there are few professionals who can fix them.
▶ Most people think of “formatting” their computer when it gets slow. However, formatting often doesn’t completely solve the problem. It may get faster for a short time, but it slows down again or errors arise after a few days.
→ In Korea, instead of just formatting, a ‘program repair service’ has developed that checks and fixes the program itself. Issues like viruses, crashes, speed degradation, and error recovery can often be solved without formatting. By offering this service, you can fix problems while keeping the data safe, without reinstalling everything.
📘 In Korea, there is a profession called ‘Computer Doctor’ (컴닥터).
▶ The term “Computer Doctor” was coined in Korea and refers to an expert who diagnoses and repairs both software and hardware issues. In Korea, you can find local Computer Doctor businesses in almost every neighborhood.
→ The work ratio for a Computer Doctor is about 90% online remote repairs and 10% offline visit repairs. Most software issues can be fixed remotely (via tools like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, etc.), and only when hardware parts need to be replaced or there’s a serious malfunction, they visit in person.
→ If a customer is far away or doesn’t have time, they can send their products by mail, and after the repair, the items are sent back. For nearby customers, the technician can visit directly, offering flexible service depending on the situation.
💊 The on-site model has a high level of customer convenience, especially for older customers who aren’t as familiar with IT. This model, which combines speed, accuracy, and reliability, makes it a great business idea that can be implemented abroad.
📘 The Computer Doctor idea is a hands-on digital startup model that can be started as a freelancer without initial capital.
▶ All you need in the beginning is one laptop and basic software. If you also learn computer and laptop hardware repair, it’s easy to start a business.
💊 The reality is that most computer problems follow a similar pattern. Remote fixes can usually be done in 10-20 minutes, and sometimes they’re resolved in under 5 minutes. Some technicians may even take a little extra time on purpose, not to rush and ensure everything is done well. High-level tech is rarely needed. It’s a practical and realistic business idea that can be started right away, even without much prior knowledge.
📘 Advantages of Learning in Korea
▶ Korea is one of the best countries in the world for computer repair and IT services. Repair technology here has developed not just into a mechanical task but into a service culture focused on speed, accuracy, and customer trust.
▶ The academy system is systematic, so even beginners can learn practical skills step by step. After just 3-6 months of focused learning, you can gain enough skill to start working in the field.
▶ Particularly, Korea’s Computer Doctor model integrates remote repairs, on-site visits, and regular maintenance services. By learning this model, you can directly apply it to foreign markets after returning home.
📘 The Importance and Scalability of Hardware Repair
▶ Most customers come in for software issues, but when you actually inspect the computer, you’ll find that many issues are hardware-related (e.g., power failure, battery life, SSD, motherboard damage, etc.).
→ Laptops often suffer from power circuit damage due to drops, shock, or overheating, and only a specialist can identify these problems.
▶ If you also learn hardware repair, you’ll be able to handle component replacement issues (SSD, RAM, fan, power module, etc.) on your own. This can significantly increase customer satisfaction and profitability. For example, just replacing a component can generate a profit of $80: $30 for parts + $50 for labor.
▶ Hardware repair skills are particularly valuable abroad, where there’s often limited infrastructure for hardware repair.
Even if you can only perform component replacements or soldering, you’ll be recognized as an expert locally. By combining software and hardware repair, you can significantly strengthen your competitive edge when expanding globally.
💊 Hardware repair is the differentiating point of expertise and the final step in the Computer Doctor model.
📘 Learning Period
▶ Software Repair
→ It takes about 3-6 months of study, and about 2-3 hours of training a day is sufficient.
→ In the beginning, it might feel unfamiliar, but once you master the basics and experience a few real cases, anyone can quickly get the hang of it.
→ With regular practice, you can diagnose and solve problems like an expert in front of customers, just by learning the basic patterns.
→ If you also learn data recovery, hardware repair, and power circuit work, you’ll be a complete technician within a year.
(If you’re not good with your hands or lack a natural sense for it, an additional 3 months of training is sufficient.)
▶ Hardware Repair
→ It takes about 5-8 months of learning (2-3 hours a day) to handle 90-95% of common repairs (e.g., power failure, component replacement, SSD, RAM replacement).
→ After an additional 6 months of study, you can gain nearly 100% proficiency in repairs such as power circuit and motherboard chip repairs.
→ Once you reach this level, you’ll be recognized as a rare expert abroad, and you’ll be able to independently operate in the laptop/PC repair market.
📘 Practical Experience in Korea and Global Expansion Potential
▶ While learning in Korea, you can gain practical experience as well. In addition to academy classes, you can take small repair requests through friends or foreign communities to quickly gain customer interaction experience.
▶ In Korea, you can operate remote repair services for locals. By using remote access programs like TeamViewer or AnyDesk, you can connect with customers anywhere, whether they are in Korea or abroad, and work on their issues immediately.
→ In fact, about 90-95% of all repairs can be handled remotely, and only 5-10% of the more complicated repairs require a visit. If you can’t go in person, you simply inform the customer, “Sorry, this part requires an on-site visit.” This means foreign entrepreneurs can make a profit entirely through remote work.
▶ If you can speak the language, you can offer services to countries with fast-growing IT infrastructures but a lack of technicians, such as the U.S., Europe, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Latin America, etc. As long as there is an internet connection, you can gain both practical experience and profit while working in Korea, serving customers from third countries.
💊 Currently, most Computer Doctors in Korea do not speak English, so they only serve Korean customers. Therefore, if you are a foreigner who can communicate in English or the local language, you will be in a favorable position to expand this market globally.
📘 Profit Structure
▶ Basic Service Fee (Simple Services)
→ Speed issues, viruses, internet/printer connection errors, etc.
Simple tasks range from $15-$20 (can be solved in 10-20 minutes).
▶ Medium Difficulty Service
→ Program crashes, driver/update issues, backups, system recovery, etc.
Around $30.
▶ Advanced Technical Services (Software-focused)
→ Data recovery, firmware issues, security checks, etc.
Above $50 (depending on the difficulty and time taken).
▶ Hardware Repair & Component Replacement Services
→ Fan, SSD, RAM, keyboard, motherboard, power circuits, etc.
Calculated based on parts cost + labor fee (typically $50-$150).
For example, SSD replacement ($80), power circuit repair ($120), soldering repair ($100+).
Labor costs are higher abroad, so the profit margins are often 1.5-2x greater than in Korea.
▶ Regular Maintenance Clients (Subscription-based)
→ For clients who have used the service once, offer a subscription-based maintenance service for $10-$30 a month (remote regular checks such as security checks, speed management, backup management, etc.).
💊 Technicians can accurately judge the difficulty of problems, but most customers find simple problems complex.
→ Therefore, depending on the economic level of the country or the customer’s perception, it’s possible to adjust prices reasonably, and you can charge higher fees in countries like the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the Gulf region, where customers are willing to accept higher prices.
📘 How to Build Customer Trust
▶ The computer repair industry often sees younger, more casual technicians as more trustworthy, but an intelligent, neat appearance can greatly influence customer trust.
→ For men, semi-formal attire (shirt + slacks) is the most appropriate, and for women, a clean blouse and practical style are ideal. (This unexpected appearance for a technician leaves a strong impression and builds trust.)
💊 The key is to combine the image of a professional technician with the image of a friendly service provider.
▶ Customer management & recurring revenue structure
→ Once a customer uses your service, they often can’t fix issues on their own, so repeat requests are common.
→ Offer a “regular maintenance service” to collect $10-$30 every 3 months, creating a steady revenue stream.
→ This structure can be applied to online customers as well, offering regular services like speed improvements, backups, and security updates via remote checks.
📘 Hiring Staff – Managing Risks and Employee Retention
▶ As you grow and gain more clients, you’ll reach a point where you need to hire staff.
📌 However, smart employees tend to become competitors once they learn the skills.
▶ To minimize risk, it’s better to hire employees who are less proactive, look a bit awkward, and aren’t eager to break out on their own.
→ These employees are more likely to stay focused on their tasks without wanting to go independent.
▶ If you train one person in all your skills and know-how, they may start a competing business with a similar name in a short time.
→ Therefore, it’s necessary to divide the work as much as possible, though in the Computer Doctor field, it’s difficult to do so.
→ It’s best to avoid teaching advanced skills to employees and hire more passive, steady individuals for your staff.
💊 In technical businesses, employee management is risk management.
📌 Conclusion
→ This business can start as a freelancer and expand into digital content creation + Computer Doctor services. It can later grow into a full-fledged digital content creation business.
→ On-site repairs can be flexible, allowing you to handle 10-30% of visits, mail, or on-site requests, and you can start with remote services for your own countrymen or third countries while living in Korea.
→ By networking with a few Computer Doctors and Korean students in Korea, you’ll have access to high-level advice when you return home.
📌 In most foreign markets, especially in the U.S., Europe, the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Japan, Latin America, India, and Africa, there are few integrated computer repair services like this.
→ Therefore, this model is highly likely to receive a lot of requests from the start.
→ This is a simple, low-cost business that can be started with just a laptop.
→ Once you set up remote repair explanations and payment systems (e.g., PayPal, card payments, bank transfers), you can smoothly enter the market without major obstacles.
(※ In some countries, the term “Computer Doctor” may not be used, so you may need to use more general terms like “computer repair expert” or “IT repair specialist.”)
📘 Korean-style online shopping malls are already world-class.
→ Korea is small in size but has a dense delivery network, making its delivery speed the fastest in the world.
The internet infrastructure and payment systems are also very stable.
→ From product registration, detailed page creation, advertising, to review management, everything is automated and standardized, allowing anyone with just a laptop to become a ‘one-person global seller’.
▶ The strength of Korean-style shopping malls is their ‘system’.
→ It’s not just about selling products,
but the entire process, including photo composition, color scheme, tone of language, customer service, and review management, all follows a fixed formula.
→ By learning this formula, even beginners can create shopping malls that look professional from the start.
▶ There is even greater opportunity for foreigners.
→ If you sell local products using the Korean-style system,
you can become a “local K-shopping mall entrepreneur”.
→ Korean-style marketing has a well-structured system,
so if you have the right sense, the probability of success is high regardless of age, country, or language.
→ By packaging “the unique products of your country” using Korean-style marketing,
it’s not uncommon for even computer illiterates to hit it big.
▶ To get ideas, interact with young people, interact with older people,
and try to talk to people from various countries.
→ It’s good to travel and experience things directly, but
we now live in an era where everything can be learned online.
→ You don’t need to visit the Eiffel Tower in person,
as those who have never been there can still explain it in detail.
→ Currently, products targeted at young people face fierce competition,
but products for middle-aged and older people face less competition and have a larger market.
→ Hidden opportunities for new items are found in the tastes, lifestyles, and inconveniences of older people.
📘 Internet Sales Process Korean Classes
▶ Product selection → Detailed page creation → Site registration and sales setup → Shipping and customs → Review management, customer service, return management, etc.
You will learn every step of running an online shopping mall.
▶ With just 2 hours a day for 2-3 months, even beginners can gain practical expertise.
Even those who are computer novices and only know how to type can
complete a basic computer course in one month and start practical work within 3 months.
▶ In Korea, there is a service called ‘Sales Agency’.
→ With this service, sellers don’t have to manage the shopping mall themselves,
but instead, everything is handled on their behalf.
→ All you need to do is apply to the company, and they will handle everything from creating detailed pages, taking product photos, shipping, and managing reviews.
→ The seller only needs to send the customer address via email and make the agreed payment.
→ The rest of the process is fully managed by the agency, which is very advantageous for beginners or foreign entrepreneurs.
📘 The Most Important Product Selection for Online Sales
📌 Online shopping malls already have fierce competition in the domestic market.
→ To make big profits, you must sell overseas.
→ For this, knowledge of shipping, customs, and an understanding of the cultural characteristics of each country are essential.
▶ When you first start, it’s best to buy small quantities of local products
and sell them directly through Korean shopping malls (Coupang, Gmarket, etc.).
→ For example, bring in 5-10 units of local specialties, handmade products, or daily necessities, and run a test sale.
→ This allows you to check market reactions without risk, and directly experience product photography, pricing, and customer responses
while quickly gaining practical experience.
▶ Example product recommendations by country:
→ U.S. – Camping gear, multi-tools, outdoor activity products
→ Australia – Natural supplements, organic health foods
→ Japan – Stationery, home goods, beauty and hygiene products
→ Africa – Essential oils, handicrafts, coffee beans
→ Southeast Asia – Natural soaps, fragrances, handmade interior items
→ Europe – Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried cheese, non-alcoholic wine
→ Gulf Region – Dates, honey, halal foods
→ Latin America (South America) – Handmade interior goods, daily necessities
💊 These products are less competitive in Korea, making them ideal items to practice overseas sales.
▶ Once you feel you’ve gained some skill, you can start selling Korean cosmetics, Korean food products, stationery, home goods,
hygiene products, children’s products, small electronics (beauty devices, health products) in your home country or third-country markets.
→ While individual shipments are possible in Korea,
shipping costs can be high for single-item shipments,
so it’s much more profitable to buy products in bulk, ship them all together, store them in a local warehouse, and then ship from there.
→ In this case, inventory management is essential,
and you need to efficiently adjust quantities while considering sales speed and logistics costs for stable operation.
▶ In addition to Korean products, items like products for the disabled, elderly, Asian culture-related goods, and health products
are niche markets that are growing steadily overseas while facing less competition.
This sector has high profit margins and low entry barriers, making it a good item for beginners to challenge.
💊 Furthermore, fields like cosmetics, clothing, and food are easy to enter but quickly face rising competition,
while healthcare devices, home fitness equipment, LED skin care devices, AI translators, and portable air purifiers
are products that require some technical understanding, but competition is lower, and profit margins are higher.
Surprisingly easy to enter, these are high-revenue, practical items that sell consistently.
📘 Online Shopping Malls Are Classified Into Three Types
1️⃣ Self-managed Mall – The method used more in the past
→ In the early days, many operated self-managed malls by building their own sites, but
nowadays, it’s shrinking due to the cost of management and advertising.
→ In Korea, there is a free shopping mall platform called Smart Store,
which allows you to attract visitors and sell through SNS promotions.
2️⃣ Global Platform Sales (Amazon, Shopee, etc.)
→ There are high fees and intense competition, but
you can sell to customers worldwide.
→ Especially with Amazon,
since they have a policy of allowing refunds whenever the customer requests,
there are frequent cases of fake consumers (return fraud).
3️⃣ SNS Single-Product Sales
→ By utilizing SNS like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube,
you can focus on promoting and selling just 1-2 products.
→ With almost no initial costs,
if you’re confident in content creation, this is the fastest way to get started.
💊 Most beginners start on global platforms (Amazon, Shopee, etc.)
to learn the sales structure and later expand to their own self-managed malls.
📌 The Biggest Problem with Global Shopping Malls Is ‘Refunds’.
→ In fact, many sellers get frustrated with refund issues and end up shutting down or switching to other jobs.
→ Fake consumers and return fraud (where customers demand refunds after receiving the products) are common,
and most global companies apply a ‘Customer First Policy’, so the seller often bears the brunt of the issue.
→ Especially with overseas shipping, refunds can sometimes cost more than the product price itself.
📘 Disadvantages and Future of Online Shopping Malls
▶ Disadvantages – The Structural Limitations of Returns
→ Online shopping malls are easy to start, but the competition is fierce, and fighting against returns is inevitable. Choosing products with low return rates is a key strategy.
→ Products for the elderly, disabled, consumable daily goods (detergents, air fresheners, wet wipes, etc.), fitness products, stationery and office supplies, vitamins, and tea are items with fewer return frauds and low return rates. On the other hand, fashion, clothing, food, and accessories have high return rates, so you need to prepare for a return rate of 10-20%.
→ In fact, about 10% of revenue is lost due to refunds and damages, so return issues are a critical factor to manage when considering profitability. Also, with each sale, commissions, shipping fees, and taxes are deducted, so the remaining amount may be lower than expected.
→ To solve this, clear product descriptions on the detailed page are essential. Helping customers clearly understand the product will reduce returns. It’s important to clearly describe the size and product characteristics.
💊 If you only focus on the domestic market, survival becomes difficult. Competition is so fierce that without establishing an overseas sales structure (global shipping, local warehouses, logistics), it will be hard to sustain your business long-term.
▶ The Three Taxes Commonly Burdened by Global Online Sellers
This structure is nearly the same across all countries.
→ VAT, Income Tax, Customs Duty —
These are the three basic taxes.
→ Those who transition from other industries to online shopping malls generally understand taxes, so they face fewer issues,
but newcomers to internet shopping mall startups often face unexpected tax burdens due to a lack of understanding of the tax structure.
→ Especially in domestic transactions, VAT calculation is often omitted,
and mistakes in reporting some of the total revenue are common. To avoid these mistakes, it’s essential to thoroughly understand the tax calculation and reporting system.
→ When selling from your home country to overseas (exports), VAT is generally exempt, but
income tax and customs duties are not.
That means income tax on profits from sales and customs duties on the import/export process must still be paid.
💊 Keep in mind that if your annual revenue exceeds $60,000, tax issues may arise.
▶ The Future of Shopping Malls – In the AI era, the speed of the delivery system is developing much faster than the quality of products.
→ In the future, the competitiveness will depend more on how fast and efficiently products are delivered,
rather than how well-made the products are.
→ You must continue to research and improve the global shipping structure,
and without entering overseas sales, it will be hard to survive long-term.
📌 And to truly ‘hit it big’, the products must eventually cross borders and go overseas.
⬤✅【3】 No-Code Website Creation Expert
▶ ‘No-Code’ refers to the method of creating websites without writing any code.
In the past, you had to learn programming languages like HTML or CSS to make a website,
but now, anyone can easily create a website using design editors (drag-and-drop style).
→ Representative no-code website creation platforms include Wix, WebWave, WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, etc.
These platforms allow you to complete a website using clicks and drag-and-drop instead of coding.
▶ In Korea, if you learn website creation, you can complete a simple website in 30 minutes to 1 hour.
→ Small businesses around the world, such as neighborhood restaurants, beauty salons, cafes, freelancers, and salespeople, still do not have websites.
→ By offering basic, standard, and advanced quality levels,
and creating websites at simple price points (e.g., $50-$200), there is huge demand, and requests pour in.
💊 Creating digital business cards for small businesses worldwide with just “1-hour no-code tech”.
→ This is the core of the no-code website creation expert business.
📘 Learning Period and Speed of Learning
→ If you learn in Korea, the fastest learners can create a website in just 1 week,
and even the slowest learners can complete a website in 1 month.
→ If you want to learn with quality, 3 months is enough.
→ “I really don’t know anything about computers, I can only get into Google”
Even those who think this can learn enough in about 6 months.
💊 In other words, anyone who can type can become a website creation expert by learning for just 6 months,
including 1 month of basic computer courses in Korea.
(No-code website creation is one of the easiest digital skills to learn.)
📌 In Korea, even people in their 60s and 70s are creating websites for their churches or businesses.
📌 You don’t need to work at a company or intern to do this business.
→ Once you learn, start by making websites for friends for free.
→ After doing a few, you’ll have a portfolio, and from there, paid requests will come naturally.
📘 The New Trend Among Students – The Age of Multilingual Websites
→ In the future, even among college students or young people,
the trend of “wanting their own website” will begin in earnest.
→ It’s no longer just about a business card or SNS account,
but having a website with your own name will become “your representative digital asset.”
→ Especially, students will want multilingual websites.
For example, a university student in the UK who doesn’t know Korean will create websites in Korean, English, and French versions as a souvenir or for bragging rights.
→ Like owning a handbag or necklace,
people will own a ‘digital souvenir’ that embodies their identity and memories.
→ In other words, websites will go beyond being just information tools
and become a new fashion item that expresses personal emotions, language, and culture.
💡 This change has already begun,
and soon the younger generation worldwide will enjoy “decorating their websites.”
📌 Consultation with clients is mostly done through phone calls, video calls, or messaging. Since it’s done without meeting people, the dress code is free, and anyone can do this business. However, if you look too old, trust won’t be high. You should aim to look as young and intelligent as possible when consulting.
📌 The most important part is consulting with the client,
and if you can speak multiple languages, it will be a huge advantage.
→ With the right language skills, you can understand the customer’s intentions clearly,
and you can tailor the website to fit cultural nuances,
giving you a bigger competitive edge than just technical skills.
📘 Profit Structure of No-Code Website Creation
▶ Website creation is repetitive work.
With just a basic template, it’s possible to handle more than 10 requests a day with copy-paste work if there are enough requests.
→ Initially, promotion will take a lot of time, but once you establish a basic structure, it will stabilize quickly and save time.
→ However, some customers may have longer consultation times, and if there are A/S requests, it can consume a lot of time. So, if you work alone and get large orders, it’s possible to handle up to 150-200 requests, but practically, you should aim for around 100 requests.
→ If you charge $50 for the basic model, $100 for the standard model, and $200 for the advanced model,
you could earn $7,000-$8,000 a month by completing 80-100 orders alone.
(The most profitable stage is the standard model.)
→ Domain and hosting fees are usually charged separately.
→ Since most work is template-based, the actual work time per website is only about 1 hour.
→ Your customer base includes small businesses, freelancers, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations,
and if you can create multilingual websites (in English, Korean, French, etc.), the price doubles.
💊 In other words, it’s a highly profitable ‘knowledge-based one-person business’ with high earnings relative to time and no labor or inventory costs.
📘 The Biggest Disadvantage of Website Creation Business is ‘Domain Purchase Fees’ and ‘Hosting Fees’
▶ Domain purchase is relatively cheap when purchased annually in the beginning,
but hosting fees, which are about $10 a month, continuously accumulate,
and some customers may feel burdened by this and cancel the request.
→ Most customers think that once the website is created, everything is done.
They don’t realize the operating costs like domain and hosting fees,
so if you charge them separately, they may feel uncomfortable.
▶ Therefore, it’s important to design the pricing structure so customers don’t notice the hosting fees.
If you include the 1-year maintenance fee in the production cost,
customers will find it much easier to make a decision.
▶ After creating the website,
you should also provide services like Google index registration, basic SEO (search engine optimization), and simple promotional settings.
By making customers feel the increase in visitors,
the website will be recognized as a “website that shows results” rather than a “website that’s just paid for,” gaining trust.
📘 How to Turn Disadvantages into Advantages
▶ The key is to convert hosting and domain fees into ‘maintenance services’.
Don’t let these two items seem like burdens,
but package them as “website management services” and make customers feel like they have a “site being managed.”
→ For example, offer domain renewal, hosting maintenance, image replacement, security checks,
Google index updates, Google Ads settings, etc., as a package under the name
‘Website maintenance fee of $10-$30 per month.’
→ From the customer’s perspective, they’ll feel “relieved that their website is being managed every month,”
and from the creator’s perspective, this creates a recurring income structure.
▶ In fact, maintenance services become more efficient as you gain more customers.
Since you can manage multiple customers’ sites at once within the same system,
the profitability increases over time relative to the effort.
📌 Depending on the level and quality of the management, the revenue from maintenance may surpass the revenue from website creation.
📘 Starting as a One-Person Business and Expanding
▶ Initially, you start as a one-person business without any capital,
but as requests increase, you need to hire employees and set up a division of labor system to grow your revenue.
📌 To make big money in any industry, you need to move with a factory-like system.
Promotion should be handled by the promotion team, creation by the creation team, and customer follow-up by the designated team.
Once this structure is set up, the business owner will become the manager, and the organization will begin generating profits.
▶ However, since this industry has simple technology,
employees may feel that “the boss is making money too easily” and be tempted to start their own business.
Salary increases are manageable, but the biggest risk is the competition that arises when employees leave.
→ Even if it’s inefficient, it’s better to run two or more offices.
By connecting Office A and Office B through messengers or phone calls,
employees will feel that “the boss has unique know-how,”
making it harder for them to easily start their own business.
▶ In the IT or technical industry, employee temperament is crucial.
Even though the work may seem simple, quiet, diligent people with moderate confidence tend to last longer.
These types of employees will consistently handle their tasks and maintain a stable team atmosphere.
📌 Website creation businesses depend more on customer interaction, customer management, and promotion than on technical skills.
Customers often think, “It’s fine whether you do it or not,”
so the ability to persuade them with “why it should be done” and show them “what the benefits are” is key.
This article wraps up part 1, focusing on IT, digital skills, and online startup ideas. Each of these ideas presents promising fields for actual business startups, offering everything from low-cost businesses to global sellers, with various possibilities.
Part 2 will cover even more startup ideas and successful business strategies. Practical tips and concrete execution strategies for early entrepreneurs will be shared, so stay tuned for more in-depth insights on starting your business.
I will continue providing practical information, so stay tuned!
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