Starting a business in Ghana doesn’t always require huge capital. With the right strategy and a keen understanding of the market, entrepreneurs can build profitable ventures even with limited funds. In 2025, several industries are offering lucrative opportunities for those looking to start profitable business ideas in Ghana with minimal investment.
In this article by Samuel Kwame Boadu, he’ll highlight 10 low-investment businesses in Ghana that can yield high returns.
1. Digital Marketing Services
With businesses shifting online, companies need help managing their digital presence. You can start with services like:
✅ Social media management
✅ Content creation (blog writing, video editing)
✅ SEO optimization
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 1,000 – GHS 5,000
🔹 How to Start: Invest in a laptop, internet, and online courses. Platforms like Fiverr and Upwork can also help you land international clients.
📌 Example: Many Ghanaian brands now rely on freelance digital marketers to run their social media campaigns like what SamBoad Business Group Ltd has been doing for brands in Ghana
2. Drop-Shipping & E-Commerce
Instead of stocking products, Drop shipping allows you to sell without holding inventory. You partner with suppliers who ship directly to customers.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 500 – GHS 3,000
🔹 How to Start: Create a Shopify or WooCommerce store and market trending products via social media ads.
📌 Example: A young entrepreneur mentored by Samuel Kwame Boadu in Accra launched a dropshipping business for phone accessories and made over GHS 10,000 in a few months.
3. Home Cleaning & Laundry Services
Busy professionals in cities like Accra and Kumasi often need home cleaning and laundry services. This business thrives with quality service and reliability.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 500 – GHS 2,000
🔹 How to Start: Market via social media, invest in cleaning supplies, and offer door-to-door services.
📌 Example: Companies like Naya by Africa have expanded into commercial cleaning services using this model.
4. Local Snacks & Food Delivery Business
Ghanaians love local food, and selling snacks like bofrot, kelewele, sobolo, or shito can be very profitable. You can also run a food delivery service for home-cooked meals.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 1,000 – GHS 3,500
🔹 How to Start: Sell to schools, offices, and events. Utilize Instagram, WhatsApp, and Jumia Food to reach more customers.
📌 Example: Many young entrepreneurs are now selling waakye and jollof meal plans to office workers.
5. Poultry & Livestock Farming
Agribusiness is a profitable business idea in Ghana with high demand. Small-scale poultry or goat farming can be very rewarding.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 2,000 – GHS 5,000
🔹 How to Start: Secure a small space, buy chicks or goats, and sell to restaurants, supermarkets, and local markets.
📌 Example: A small poultry farmer in Kasoa started with 50 birds and now supplies fresh eggs to major retail shops.
6. Mobile Money & E-Recharge Card Business
With mobile transactions dominating the economy, setting up a MoMo business is one of the best low-investment businesses in Ghana.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 2,000 – GHS 4,000
🔹 How to Start: Register as an agent with MTN, Telecel, or AirtelTigo, and set up a booth in a high-traffic area.
📌 Example: Many students in Ghana fund their education through MoMo businesses.
7. Graphic Design & Printing Services
Every business needs branding, making graphic design and printing services a profitable skill.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 1,000 – GHS 3,000
🔹 How to Start: Learn graphic design using free tools like Canva or Photoshop and offer services to businesses, churches, and event organizers.
📌 Example: Graphic designers in Accra charge between GHS 100 and GHS 1,000 per project, making it a solid income stream.
8. Real Estate Agency (Commission-Based)
With Ghana’s booming real estate sector, you can become a real estate agent without owning any properties.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 1,000 – GHS 3,000
🔹 How to Start: Build connections with landlords and list properties online on Tonaton, Jiji, or Facebook Marketplace.
📌 Example: Some agents earn GHS 5,000 monthly just by connecting renters with property owners.
9. Mobile Car Wash & Detailing
Ghanaians love clean cars, but many don’t have time to wash them. A mobile car wash brings the service to the customer.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 2,000 – GHS 5,000
🔹 How to Start: Invest in car cleaning products and advertise your service to hotels, companies, and busy professionals.
📌 Example: Mobile car wash businesses in Accra charge GHS 50–GHS 150 per wash and can service multiple cars per day.
10. YouTube & Content Creation
If you enjoy creating content, starting a YouTube channel or a TikTok page can be a low-investment business in Ghana.
🔹 Startup Cost: GHS 0 – GHS 2,000
🔹 How to Start: Choose a niche (business, entertainment, education), create videos, and monetize with YouTube AdSense.
📌 Example: Ghanaian YouTubers like Wode Maya and Kwadwo Sheldon earn thousands of dollars per month from content.
Samuel Kwame Boadu’s Take:
Starting a business in Ghana with low capital is possible if you choose the right niche and stay consistent. From digital services to agriculture and real estate, there are many profitable business ideas in Ghana that don’t require a huge investment.
🔥 Which of these businesses interests you? Get in touch with Samuel by CLICKING HERE!
If you need business coaching or digital marketing support, contact Samuel Kwame Boadu at SamBoad Business Group Ltd for expert guidance. 🚀
Last Updated on April 13, 2025 by samboad
