Best Cancer Business Ideas

A range of businesses can suit Cancerians well, as outlined in this list of 20 business ideas. Grouped into five categories, each small business idea includes an assessment of the associated startup costs, required skill level, and earning potential.

• Design Businesses
• Marketing Businesses
• Service Businesses
• Social Service Businesses
• Technology Businesses

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DESIGN BUSINESSES

1. ARCHITECTURE FIRM

Architecture firms can make a great option for Cancer entrepreneurs given their strong organizational skills. Successful business owners in this field have a background in engineering, significant work experience in architectural design, solid marketing skills, and a willingness to work long hours when necessary. You can start your firm from home for around $5,000, and you can charge $60 to $100 per hour for your services.

An architecture firm can be started with just one person, but there is always the potential for growth. By adding more architects, your architecture firm can take on large projects and multiple projects at a time.

Learn how to start an architecture firm.

2. INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS

Cancers with an eye for aesthetic elements might consider starting an interior design business. This line of work gives Cancer entrepreneurs the opportunity to assume complete control of their business, set their own work schedule, and tap into their creative side. A professional or academic background in interior design is helpful, and the ability to combine your vision with a client's style is a must.

You can start your interior design business for less than $30,000, and you have the potential to earn more than $100,000 per year once you secure a steady stream of clients. Adding more designers to your business or partnering with another firm on projects can help increase your profits.

Learn how to start an interior design business.

3. LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUSINESS

Cancers with a green thumb might consider starting a landscape design business — especially if they have a background in architecture and/or design, enjoy working outdoors, and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. These business owners divide their time between creating designs at a desk and working directly with contractors at client sites.

You can start a landscape design business for less than $10,000, and you can typically charge $50 to $150 per hour for your services.

Learn how to start a landscape design business.

4. WOODWORKING BUSINESS

Cancers that enjoy working directly with their hands may consider starting a woodworking business — especially if they have a passion for woodworking and experience using a variety of woodworking tools. Successful business owners in this field typically have strong math and marketing skills.

You can start this type of business from home for approximately $6,500, and your earning potential will vary greatly based on your business plan, marketing strategy, and location.

Learn how to start a woodworking business.

MARKETING BUSINESSES

5. CONTENT MARKETING AGENCY

Cancer entrepreneurs that are able to connect their creativity to a sales perspective might consider opening a content marketing agency. While formal education isn’t required, any experience you have in search engine optimization, Google Analytics, and customer management systems will prove beneficial.

If you want your agency to have a physical office, you’ll need to budget about $25,000 for startup costs. In addition, you have the potential to earn a six-figure salary in this line of work.

Learn how to start a content marketing agency.

6. MARKET RESEARCH FIRM

Exceptionally perceptive Cancers might consider starting a market research firm. The best market researchers thoroughly enjoy learning more about the human psyche, including what motivates people to make a purchase. Most market researchers already have a marketing degree or significant experience in the field as well as excellent research and data analysis skills.

You can start your firm for approximately $25,000, and these business owners typically earn $51,000 per year. Since there is always a need for market research, the growth potential depends on your ability to read people and use the correct tools to do so.

Learn how to start a market research firm.

7. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING BUSINESS

Cancer entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of — and passion for — social media might enjoy starting a social media marketing business. While not essential, a marketing degree can prove beneficial. In addition, you’ll need a strong portfolio to show to prospective clients. The ability to understand how to market across multiple platforms will always help.

You can start this type of business from home for less than $2,000, and you have the potential to earn more than $100,000 per year. Even though individual social media platforms change in popularity, the overall desire for social media remains strong. This bodes well for the future of social media marketing.

Learn how to start a social media marketing business.

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SERVICE BUSINESSES

8. BREAD BAKERY

Cancer entrepreneurs with a talent for baking bread may want to consider opening their own bread bakery. Many bakery owners start their business part-time and transition to full time once the demand for their bread grows. While formal education isn’t required, you may want to take professional classes or complete an apprenticeship if you don’t already possess top-notch baking skills.

Startup costs typically range from $10,000 to $50,000. Depending on your customer volume and the types of bread you sell, you have the potential to earn a few thousand dollars each week. In the interest of serving fresh bread, most bread bakeries limit themselves to one baking location that serves a distinct geographic location.

Learn how to start a bread bakery.

9. CHEESE SHOP

Flavor-oriented Cancer entrepreneurs with a passion for cheese should think about opening a cheese shop. In addition to solid business and marketing skills, successful business owners in this line of work have extensive knowledge about cheese and cheesemaking. If you don’t already possess this knowledge, consider taking a course or two to learn more.

You can expect low startup costs with at least $5,000 of your budget going toward a new refrigeration unit. Depending on your shop’s location and popularity, you have the potential to earn more than six figures annually. While the growth potential continues to climb yearly for cheese shops, many tend to keep their storefronts limited to keep an intimate atmosphere.

Learn how to start a cheese shop.

10. EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH CAFE

Cancer entrepreneurs with basic business skills and a love for baking treats might consider starting an edible cookie dough cafe. While professional bakers make ideal candidates to open these types of cafes, anyone can succeed in this line of work if they have great baking skills and a willingness to learn.

You can limit startup costs to less than $1,000 if you start by selling edible cookie dough from your home. Once demand for your product grows, you can make a larger investment to open a storefront. In addition, you can expect to achieve profit margins of between 5% and 10%.

Learn how to start an edible cookie dough cafe.

11. FLOWER SHOP

Flower shops can make great business ventures for creative, flower-loving Cancers. You don’t need special training to start this type of business, but a thorough knowledge of flowers as well as solid business and marketing skills can prove extremely beneficial.

You can start your own shop for between $10,000 and $50,000. While your earning potential will vary based on your location and client base, the average flower shop owner earns around $40,000 annually.

Learn how to start a flower shop.

SOCIAL SERVICE BUSINESSES

12. COUNSELING CENTER

Counseling centers give Cancer entrepreneurs an opportunity to use their intuition and interpersonal skills to help members of their community. You’ll need at least a master’s degree in psychology to become a licensed counselor and a doctorate to become a licensed psychologist.

Startup costs can vary, but, if you start your small business from home, they should not exceed $3,000. Once you establish your business, you have the potential to earn $300 per day in profits.

Learn how to start a counseling center.

13. FAMILY COUNSELING PRACTICE

Family counseling practices provide another way Cancer entrepreneurs can use their intuition and interpersonal skills to give back to their communities. You’ll need at least a master’s degree to work as a family counselor along with a license to practice in your state.

If you already have your degree, you can start a home-based family counseling practice for around $1,000. Once you establish your business with a steady stream of clients, you have the potential to earn a six-figure income.

Learn how to start a family counseling practice.

14. LIFE COACHING BUSINESS

Offering an alternative to traditional counseling practices, life coaching businesses can make great ventures for Cancer entrepreneurs who want to help people improve their lives while avoiding the professional counselor route. You’ll need to rely on your interpersonal and marketing skills to succeed in this field, and obtaining a life coaching certificate can lend credibility to your business.

Startup costs typically total less than $1,000. Many life coaches earn around $60,000 per year while some of the most successful earn up to $1,000 per hour.

Learn how to start a life coaching business.

15. RELATIONSHIP COACHING BUSINESS

Relationships coaches work one-on-one with clients to help them develop the skills and behaviors needed to build successful relationships. Cancer entrepreneurs can excel in this line of work by leveraging their strong intuition as well as their listening and interpersonal skills.

You can start this type of business for less than $1,000, and skilled relationship coaches have the potential to earn more than $300 per hour.

Learn how to start a relationship coaching business.

TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES

16. 3D PRINTING DESIGN BUSINESS

Tech-savvy Cancer entrepreneurs with a knack for both art and design may want to consider opening a 3D printing design business. Successful business owners have strong 3D design skills and extensive experience using relevant computer software. In addition, if you plan to print the objects yourself, you’ll need to know how to use and perform maintenance on 3D printers.

You can expect low startup costs (typically less than $10,000), and most designers in this field earn around $53,000 per year.

Learn how to start a 3D printing design business.

17. APP DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Cancerian entrepreneurs with a passion for computer programming and development might consider starting an app development company. Successful business owners in this field possess strong development, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

You can start this type of business for less than $10,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure salary.

Learn how to start an app development company.

18. INTERNET SECURITY COMPANY

Cancers with a solid background in cybersecurity, computer programming, and systems administration might consider starting an internet security company. While you’ll face very high startup costs (around $500,000), large firms can earn more than $1 million dollars in annual profits.

Learn how to start an Internet security company.

19. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS

Cancer entrepreneurs with strong creative and technical skills might consider starting a software development business. These business owners should be able to code in at least one programming language and possess strong management, business, and marketing skills.

You can limit startup costs to a minimum (around $1,000) if you start your business from home. While your earning potential will depend heavily on your business plan, successful companies can earn several million dollars per year.

Learn how to start a software development business.