In Zambia today, the idea that you need a lot of money to start a business is slowly disappearing. The internet, free tools, and community-driven services have opened doors for anyone willing to work smart. With just a phone, your time, and some creativity, you can build a business that grows steadily without needing heavy startup cash. Here are 10 proven businesses you can start in Zambia with zero capital in 2025. 1. Social Media Management Almost every Zambian business from a salaula stall at Kamwala to a restaurant in Ndola needs a Facebook or TikTok page. Yet many owners don’t have the time or skills to manage one. This is where you come in as a social media manager. You’ll create engaging posts, design flyers with free tools like Canva, edit videos on CapCut, and help businesses attract customers online. Start with small clients, even offering one free month to prove yourself, then begin charging K300–K500 per month per client. If you build up 10 clients, that’s K5,000 monthly in...
Starting a business can be exciting, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. Many people hear words like capital, profit, cash flow, liabilities, and reinvestment without fully understanding them. To succeed as an entrepreneur, you need to know what business truly means, how it works, and when to reward yourself from it. In this blog, we’ll cover: What business means Common terms in business Types of businesses When to pay yourself as a business owner Understanding capital Profit and how it works How to loan your business and grow it What Does “Business” Really Mean? At its core, business means providing goods or services to people in exchange for money, with the aim of making a profit. Whether you’re selling clothes in the market, running an online shop, farming chickens, or offering a taxi service, you are in business. A business is not just about selling it’s about creating value, managing money wisely, and planning for growth. Common Business Terms Every Entrepreneur Must Know 1. Ca...