5 recession-proof business ideas

Even though we may not be in a recession technically, the truth is that most economic indicators shrank in the last two quarters in the U.S. Americans are starting to have a bad feeling about the economic situation.

Still far from past recession numbers, but if you're thinking about starting a business it'd be a good idea to consider what type of businesses thrive in these situations.

As scary as it may seem, these are great times to start a business. The biggest companies of the future are being started now. If you can make it through these tough times, once the situation gets better it'll be a walk in the park for you.
To help you find out the best possible recession-proof business categories, we've put together this list with plenty of real-life examples:

#1. Children
Baby products are 100% recession-proof. It's pretty hard to stop spending on diapers, formula, and clothes for a fast-growing baby. It's even hard to avoid buying a toy every now and then. Parents will find other areas to cut back that are certainly less important.
A proven strategy to succeed in this market is to simply adapt trends from the adult world. Vegan products are on the rise? Make them for babies. Cupcakes are trendy? Make them baby-friendly.

#2. Health care
Why these companies will keep thriving is clear. People need health care to live, so even when income declines you'd rarely cut on this.
Plus, the industry as a whole is one of the biggest and strongest. There are more health care companies in the top 10 stocks than in any other industry.

#3. DIY and repairs
When times are tight, one way to cut costs is to build your own stuff and repair yourself whatever it breaks rather than buying new things or taking them to a shop to be fixed.
During COVID-19 lockdowns we already saw a spike in DIY activities, crafts, and really all kinds of handy work.
Do you enjoy knitting, fixing smartphones, or woodworking? Start making videos and share them on Youtube and TikTok and make money from ads. Sell what you make on Etsy. Mention that you take commissions to create custom pieces.

#4. Food and drinks
Just like health care, this category is something people can't really cut their spending on. It'll probably swift to different consumer behavior, with inexpensive items and cheaper restaurants increasing their sales. Keep that in mind when designing your offer.

#5. Guilty pleasures
Even in the toughest times, people need to chill, disconnect and just feel good for a moment. That's why sales of products such as snacks, candy, and alcoholic drinks always grow.

Did you know that Snickers and Three Musketeers were both introduced during the Great Depression? That should tell you how about everything you need about how the human brain works.

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