💡 ProxiProduce

A platform connecting local farmers directly with consumers and restaurants, reducing the need for imported goods and supporting community-based agriculture.

Where to Start: Build a basic website or app to list local producers. Utilize social media for marketing to community groups and local restaurants.

💡 CraftPort

An online marketplace specifically for artisans and crafters to sell locally made products, emphasizing the shift from global to local for unique, handcrafted items.

Where to Start: Set up a user-friendly e-commerce site. Spread the word at local craft fairs and through social media marketing campaigns.

💡 QuickMold

A service offering rapid, on-demand production of custom parts using 3D printing technology, ideal for businesses seeking to reduce dependency on distant suppliers.

Where to Start: Invest in a 3D printer and begin by offering services locally through workshops and maker fairs.

💡 TechNearHub

A co-working space that provides tech support and development services by connecting local freelance tech professionals with nearby businesses.

Where to Start: Rent out a modest space and reach out to freelancers and local businesses to facilitate a networking hub.

💡 EduLocalize

An online service that tailors educational courses for companies transitioning to nearshoring, focusing on local business practices, languages, and cultural training.

Where to Start: Partner with e-learning platforms and local experts to create courses. Then market to businesses looking to adapt to new local environments.

Hopefully today's insights have sparked your inner mogul because, if you start one of these ideas and it works out, it can be HUGE! Keep following us for more, your next big idea could be closer than you think—perhaps, just next door (like nearshoring).