001 / Ageing & FamilyAU
Dementia Day Companion
Offer consistent dementia-trained companions for familiar outings and at-home activities while family carers take planned breaks.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
Tools & resources / Database
100 business ideas for 2027.
Real trends, real sources, and how I would actually get each one off the ground in Australia, New Zealand or the UK. Every fact links to where it came from. Where nobody has a reliable market size, I say so.
100 of 100 ideas · first 6 open in full
002 / Ageing & FamilyUK
Digital Telecare Checks
Work with telecare providers to test digital alarm connectivity, document backup arrangements and train users after migration.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
003 / Ageing & FamilyNZ
Grandparent Tech Visits
Offer patient home visits that help older customers use video calls, accessibility features and family-shared calendars.
Cost to start Under $10k
004 / Ageing & FamilyAU
Home Adaptation Concierge
Coordinate occupational therapy assessments, approved trades and installation follow-up for older people adapting their homes.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
005 / Ageing & FamilyNZ
Later Life Move Manager
Manage downsizing moves for older people through sorting, donation, packing and accessible home setup.
Cost to start Under $10k
006 / Ageing & FamilyUK
Small Group Childcare
Build a registered small-group childcare service in an English neighbourhood where parents report gaps in suitable provision.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
007 / Ageing & FamilyUK
Working Carer Concierge
Sell employers a confidential service that helps working carers organise appointments, care searches and family care plans.
Cost to start Under $10k
008 / AI & SoftwareNZ
AI Answer Checker
Offer a testing service and dashboard that checks a business's AI answers against approved documents before and after launch.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
009 / AI & SoftwareAU
AI Workflow Studio
Build supervised AI workflows that turn customer enquiries into draft quotes and scheduled follow-ups for small service businesses.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
010 / AI & SoftwareAU
Client Document Intake
Build secure software that collects client documents, flags gaps and routes exceptions to professional reviewers.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
011 / AI & SoftwareUK
Housing Hazard Case Software
Give social landlords a repair case system that tracks hazard reports, deadlines, contractor evidence and tenant communications.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
012 / AI & SoftwareUK
School Planning Copilot
Build a teacher-controlled planning assistant that drafts lessons from school-approved material without pupil data.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
013 / AI & SoftwareUK
Tender Evidence Assistant
Help small suppliers match public tenders to their capabilities and draft evidence-backed responses with human approval.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
014 / Climate & EnergyAU
Battery Buying Adviser
Sell independent battery sizing and quote reviews to households, without taking installer commissions.
Cost to start Under $10k
015 / Climate & EnergyAU
Battery Performance Care
Offer a subscription that checks household battery performance and coordinates warranty claims or qualified repairs.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
016 / Climate & EnergyUK
Electric Fleet Charging Planning
Help small delivery fleets match routes, depot electrical capacity and charging schedules before installing chargers.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
017 / Climate & EnergyUK
Heat Pump Handover
Sell installer-branded home visits that teach customers how to run their new heat pumps well.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
018 / Climate & EnergyUK
Heat Pump Performance Checks
Provide independent heat pump performance reviews and coordinate engineers to fix controls and commissioning issues.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
019 / Climate & EnergyAU
Kitchen Food Waste Coach
Help hospitality venues set up food-waste separation through bin layouts, staff training and contamination checks.
Cost to start Under $10k
020 / Climate & EnergyAU
Small Business Battery Planner
Help small businesses compare solar-connected battery options using their actual electricity consumption.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
021 / Climate & EnergyNZ
Solar Roof Readiness
Coordinate roof, structural and paperwork checks for property owners considering rooftop solar.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
022 / Education & SkillsAU
AI Practice Workshops
Teach small business teams to use AI safely through role-specific workshops built around their real work.
Cost to start Under $10k
023 / Education & SkillsAU
Construction Job-Ready Training
Run employer-designed practical preparation courses for construction entrants, with accredited training through a registered partner.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
024 / Education & SkillsUK
Cyber Rehearsal School
Run realistic cyber incident exercises so management teams practise decisions before a real disruption.
Cost to start Under $10k
025 / Education & SkillsNZ
Digital Micro-Apprenticeships
Match small employers with learners for supervised, paid digital projects that build real skills and portfolios.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
026 / Education & SkillsAU
Microcredential Design Lab
Design assessed short courses with employers and education providers, using work samples to prove practical skills.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
027 / Education & SkillsUK
Modular Course Studio
Help eligible English colleges and universities turn existing teaching into employer-tested modular courses.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
028 / Education & SkillsNZ
Practical Numeracy for Adults
Deliver short workplace-linked numeracy courses for adults who want confidence with budgets, measurements and everyday maths.
Cost to start Under $10k
029 / Education & SkillsUK
Teacher AI Coaching
Deliver school-based coaching that helps teachers judge AI outputs and use approved tools for planning.
Cost to start Under $10k
030 / Finance & InsuranceAU
AML Compliance Service
Provide scoped compliance support so newly regulated firms maintain risk assessments, procedures and review records.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
031 / Finance & InsuranceUK
Digital Tax Onboarding
Move sole traders and landlords onto compatible tax software and set up quarterly record-keeping, with advice from a partner accountant.
Cost to start Under $10k
032 / Finance & InsuranceNZ
Open Banking Cash Runway
Build a consent-based cash forecasting tool that shows small businesses upcoming shortfalls, without offering credit.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
033 / Finance & InsuranceUK
Receivables Risk Dashboard
Give small firms a dashboard that spots overdue invoice patterns and models cash collection scenarios, without lending.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
034 / Finance & InsuranceUK
Scam Case Manager
Sell payment firms software that assembles scam claim evidence, tracks reviews and records reimbursement decisions.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
035 / Food & HospitalityNZ
Asian Pantry Supper Kits
Sell regional Asian cooking kits with fresh components, pantry staples and short cooking lessons.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
036 / Food & HospitalityUK
Café Waste Reset
Help independent cafés set up food-waste separation, staff routines and collections through a fixed-price service.
Cost to start Under $10k
037 / Food & HospitalityAU
Decaf After Dark
Run an evening dessert and specialty decaf pop-up inside cafés after their normal closing time.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
038 / Food & HospitalityUK
Fibre Lunch Club
Sell colourful bean, grain and vegetable lunch pots through office subscriptions and independent cafés.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
039 / Food & HospitalityUK
Freezer Feast Club
Offer chef-made frozen dinner party components that customers finish at home.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
040 / Food & HospitalityAU
Matcha Flight Bar
Create a compact matcha bar serving tasting flights, seasonal drinks and guided preparation sessions.
Cost to start $50k to $250k
041 / Food & HospitalityNZ
Neighbourhood Supper Pass
Sell prepaid neighbourhood supper memberships with rotating menus and shared tables in existing venues.
Cost to start Under $10k
042 / Food & HospitalityUK
Small Plate Kitchen
Deliver smaller frozen meals with clear protein and fibre information for people who want less food without losing flavour.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
043 / Food & HospitalityAU
Surplus Ingredient Brokerage
Match predictable surplus ingredients from food producers with manufacturers that can turn them into saleable products.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
044 / Food & HospitalityUK
Whole Food Snack Kitchen
Produce savoury snack boxes built around recognisable ingredients with clear protein and fibre content.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
045 / Food & HospitalityUK · NZ
Zero Proof Party Bar
Run a mobile alcohol-free cocktail and beer bar for weddings, workplace events and private parties.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
046 / Health & CareUK
Hearing Friendly Care
Audit care settings for hearing accessibility and train staff to improve everyday communication with residents.
Cost to start Under $10k
047 / Health & CareUK
Menopause at Work
Help employers turn menopause policies into practical manager training, workplace adjustments and measurable action plans.
Cost to start Under $10k
048 / Health & CareUK
Nursery Toothbrushing Service
Help nurseries and primary schools run supervised toothbrushing through staff training, hygiene systems and delivery audits.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
049 / Health & CareAU
Pelvic Pain Navigator
Offer a patient-paid navigation service that organises pelvic pain appointments, symptom records and allied health referrals without providing diagnoses.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
050 / Health & CareNZ
Rural Counselling Rooms
Deliver confidential video counselling with qualified practitioners through private rooms hosted by rural community partners.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
051 / Health & CareAU
Steady Steps at Home
Provide physiotherapist-led home strength and balance sessions linked to individual mobility goals.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
052 / Health & CareUK
Weight Treatment Companion
Provide clinician-led nutrition, activity and habit support to people receiving prescribed weight management medicines.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
053 / Health & CareUK
Workplace Musculoskeletal Support
Offer small employers clinician-led ergonomic assessments, early musculoskeletal support and practical return-to-work coordination.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
054 / Pets & LifestyleUK
Calm Home Cat Design
Provide behaviourist-guided home layouts and enrichment plans for households where cats struggle to share space.
Cost to start Under $10k
055 / Pets & LifestyleUK
Dog Alone Training
Offer behaviourist-led coaching that helps owners build suitable routines for dogs spending time alone.
Cost to start Under $10k
056 / Pets & LifestyleAU · NZ
Neighbourhood Dog Adventures
Run carefully matched small-group dog outings with pickup, enrichment activities and clear owner updates.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
057 / Pets & LifestyleNZ
Pet Continuity Plan
Help older pet owners arrange backup carers, emergency instructions and pre-agreed temporary boarding.
Cost to start Under $10k
058 / Pets & LifestyleAU
Pet Food Buying Club
Create a buying club for established complete pet foods with transparent unit pricing and local collection.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
059 / Pets & LifestyleUK
Pet Rental Passport
Help English letting agents manage pet requests with structured pet profiles, consent records and response reminders.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
060 / Pets & LifestyleAU
Pet Rental Readiness Passport
Prepare pet profiles, references and rental applications so owners can find and secure pet-friendly homes.
Cost to start Under $10k
061 / Pets & LifestyleNZ
Pet-Friendly Venue Finder
Run a verified directory and booking platform for pet-welcoming cafés, workplaces and venues, with practical access details.
Cost to start Under $10k
062 / Pets & LifestyleUK
Vet Price Clarity
Build a local vet price comparison service with clearly defined procedures, ownership information and verified update dates.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
063 / Property & ConstructionUK
Damp Response Desk
Run a managed reporting and contractor dispatch service for social landlords handling damp and mould complaints.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
064 / Property & ConstructionAU
Embodied Carbon Evidence Desk
Help construction teams organise quantities, product data and transport evidence for accredited embodied carbon assessments.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
065 / Property & ConstructionNZ
Granny Flat Build Records
Give small builders a simple digital service for exemption checklists, professional records and homeowner handover packs.
Cost to start Under $10k
066 / Property & ConstructionNZ
Granny Flat Project Desk
Provide fixed-fee feasibility and project coordination for homeowners exploring small standalone dwellings.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
067 / Property & ConstructionUK
Habitat Monitoring Service
Provide ecologist-led habitat condition checks and evidence reports for developments with biodiversity obligations.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
068 / Property & ConstructionUK
Reclaimed Materials Brokerage
Arrange pre-demolition inventories and match reusable non-structural materials with buyers before strip-out.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
069 / Property & ConstructionNZ
Rental Home Maintenance Subscription
Give landlords scheduled heating, ventilation and moisture checks with maintenance coordination and a digital evidence folder.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
070 / Property & ConstructionUK
Retrofit Resident Liaison
Manage appointments, access arrangements and plain-language communications for occupied-home retrofit projects.
Cost to start Under $10k
071 / Property & ConstructionAU
Reuse Sourcing Agent
Source reusable building components for project teams and coordinate inspection, paperwork and delivery.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
072 / Retail & ConsumerAU
Business Laptop Refurbishment
Collect retired business laptops, securely erase and refurbish them, then resell with clear condition reports and warranties.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
073 / Retail & ConsumerNZ
Declutter and Sell
Run a doorstep service that sorts unwanted possessions, lists saleable items and donates the rest.
Cost to start Under $10k
074 / Retail & ConsumerAU
Designer Resale Concierge
Collect, photograph and sell Australian designer clothing for busy owners on commission.
Cost to start Under $10k
075 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Dog Dinner Discovery
Sell curated trial bundles of premium dog foods before customers commit to repeat deliveries.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
076 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Doorstep Wardrobe Repairs
Offer neighbourhood collection and return for clothing repairs, alterations and visible mending.
Cost to start Under $10k
077 / Retail & ConsumerNZ
Move In Again
Sell coordinated second-hand furniture bundles with delivery and assembly for renters moving into an empty home.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
078 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Occasion Wardrobe Library
Rent curated occasion outfits with local fittings, alteration support and coordinated accessories.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
079 / Retail & ConsumerUK
One Kit Beauty
Curate compact beauty routines from authorised multi-purpose products with personal selection appointments.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
080 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Packaging Fee Reduction Service
Help consumer brands clean up packaging data and test redesigns against recyclability rules and producer fees.
Cost to start Under $10k
081 / Retail & ConsumerNZ
Play Again Toy Club
Offer age-banded toy rotation subscriptions using inspected second-hand toys with cleaning and doorstep swaps.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
082 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Scent Discovery Studio
Host bookable fragrance discovery sessions and sell authorised discovery sets and full-size bottles.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
083 / Retail & ConsumerUK
Sleep Setup Shop
Sell personalised bedroom comfort kits covering light, bedding and sound, without medical sleep claims.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
084 / Travel & LocalAU
Access-First Holiday Planner
Plan bespoke holidays around verified room layouts, transport and each traveller's stated access needs.
Cost to start Under $10k
085 / Travel & LocalUK
Accessible Local Venue Guide
Create a verified local guide that helps visitors find accessible attractions, hospitality and cultural experiences.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
086 / Travel & LocalNZ
Night Sky Pop-Ups
Bring guided telescope evenings to rural accommodation through revenue-sharing partnerships.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
087 / Travel & LocalUK
Off-Season Booking Studio
Help independent UK stays build and sell off-season packages that combine rooms with local experiences.
Cost to start Under $10k
088 / Travel & LocalUK
Quiet-Season Walking Breaks
Sell small-group walking breaks in UK regions outside peak summer, with flexible routes and local inns.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
089 / Travel & LocalNZ
Rail Escape Planner
Package regional rail journeys with independent accommodation, local guides and station transfers.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
090 / Travel & LocalNZ
Regional Visitor Itineraries
Sell small-group regional itineraries that combine independent accommodation, local food and guided experiences.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
091 / Travel & LocalAU
Small-Group Accessible Outings
Run bookable local outings with checked routes, suitable toilets and contracted accessible transport.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
092 / Travel & LocalUK
Solo Day-Trip Planner
Build a booking and itinerary service for interest-led UK day trips designed around solo travellers and small groups.
Cost to start Under $10k
093 / Travel & LocalAU
Verified Accessible Stays
Sell accommodation owners detailed access listings with measured dimensions, photos and clear descriptions.
Cost to start Under $10k
094 / Work & Business ServicesNZ
Fractional AI Operations
Act as a part-time AI operations lead who picks tools, documents safeguards and measures business results.
Cost to start Under $10k
095 / Work & Business ServicesUK
Heat Network Compliance Ops
Support small heat network operators with registration records, complaints processes, billing communications and ongoing compliance admin.
Cost to start Under $10k
096 / Work & Business ServicesUK
Managed Cyber Basics
Give small organisations a monthly service covering access reviews, backup checks and incident rehearsal.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
097 / Work & Business ServicesUK
Outsourced Credit Control
Run polite, structured invoice follow-ups and dispute tracking for small firms without buying their debts.
Cost to start Under $10k
098 / Work & Business ServicesUK
Public Contract Launchpad
Help first-time public sector suppliers register, organise credentials and decide which contracts are worth chasing.
Cost to start Under $10k
099 / Work & Business ServicesAU
Small Firm Cyber Protection
Deliver managed account security, backup testing and invoice-fraud procedures for small professional firms.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
100 / Work & Business ServicesAU
Supplier Reporting Desk
Help small suppliers gather traceable data and answer sustainability questionnaires from larger customers.
Cost to start $10k to $50k
Researched in October 2026 from public sources. Rules, grants and figures change, so check the source before you rely on anything. None of this is financial or legal advice.