6 boring companies with high profit margins in Botswana

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Boring businesses are not trendy, but they have a stable cash flow and demand, low competition, and solve everyday problems. Let’s look at the businesses that you can do in Botswana like this:

6 boring business ideas in Botswana that tick these 3 boxes:

-High Frequency of Use

-Low Competition

-Cash-First Model

Each includes rough startup costs and profit margins based on local conditions:

1.Mobile Trash Bin Cleaning

• Frequency of Use: Monthly or bi-weekly

• Startup Cost: P3,000 – P7,000
  (Water tank, power washer, gloves, detergent, branding)

• Revenue: P30 – P50 per bin

• Clients: Households, offices, apartments

• Profit Margin: ~70%

• Why It Works: Bins smell awful, and people don’t want to clean them. There’s zero competition in most towns.

2. Mosquito Net Installation + Repairs

• Frequency of Use: Seasonal (high in summer, high during outbreaks)

• Startup Cost: P2,000 – P5,000

(Staple gun, nets, sewing kit, transport)

• Revenue: P80 – P250 per home

• Profit Margin: ~85%

• Why It Works: Low-cost materials, with labor being charged for. Health-conscious homes, clinics, and lodges are your market.

3.Public Phone Charging Station (Solar-Powered)

• Frequency of Use: Daily

• Startup Cost: P4,000 – P10,000
  (Solar panel, battery, metal casing, multiple USB ports)

• Revenue: P2–P5 per charge, ~50–100 charges/day in busy spots

• Profit Margin: ~90% after setup

• Why It Works: Great for villages, taxi ranks, malls, and events. No electricity needed. Run 100% on sunlight.

4.Mobile Pet Bathing Service

• Frequency of Use: Monthly

• Startup Cost: P3,000 – P6,000
  (Tubs, shampoo, blow-dryer, towels)

• Revenue: P80 – P150 per dog

• Profit Margin: ~60–75%

• Why It Works: The Growing middle class in Botswana + pet care is rising. Most people don’t want the mess of doing it themselves.

5.Manual Borehole Water Tank Cleaning

• Frequency of Use: Quarterly or bi-annually

• Startup Cost: P2,000 – P5,000
  (Rope, brush, bucket, chlorine, safety gear)

• Revenue: P400 – P800 per tank

• Profit Margin: ~70–80%

• Why It Works: People store water in tanks but rarely clean them. Rural homes, farms, schools = high demand.

6.Daily Parking Space Rental (Your Land or Rented)

• Frequency of Use: Daily

• Startup Cost: P5,000 – P20,000
  (Level plot, signs, basic security, shade cloth optional)

• Revenue: P10 – P30 per car per day

• Profit Margin: ~80–90% (once plot is cleared)

• Why It Works: If you’re near town centers, hospitals, or universities, cars need parking every day. You collect cash daily.