Do you live in West Papua? Many people think it is hard to make a business in West Papua. Because the price of daily needs in West Papua is high. But, do you know? West Papua still has much good business potential.
In this article, we will give you some business potential in West Papua. Especially the business potential around Raja Ampat as a tourism destination. Also, business potential around Sorong as a special economic zone.
Business Potential in West Papua
Here is 7 business potential in West Papua. You can consider it to create your own business.
1. Tourism Object or Place
Raja Ampat is the most famous tourist destination in West Papua. Not only in Indonesia but also internationally. It has big business potential for people who live in Raja Ampat. They can use it to increase their economy.
Many people come to Raja Ampat. You can use the benefit of it. It is a good choice to open or make a new tourism object. Make the unique place like a nature theme destination, mini amusement, aesthetic or unique photo spot, etc. You can develop the district resources.
2. Restaurant
Opening a restaurant also a good business potential. People always need food. Besides that, many tourists come to West Papua to enjoy nature. You can use it to make a unique restaurant.
For example, a seafood restaurant near Raja Ampat. Many people come to Raja Ampat because of their sea. So, it will be a good choice to open a seafood restaurant near that. You also can open a traditional restaurant. Introduce the tourists to unique food from West Papua.
3. Hotel or Staycation Place
Building a hotel or staycation place will give you a big profit. Especially near Raja Ampat. You can custom your staycation place based on the facilities and price. You can make a small hostel or a medium to a big hostel.
Try to make a unique theme. It will attract more people to come and stay in your place. Then you can promote it on social media. For example, Instagram and TikTok.
4. Vehicle Rental
To go around, people need a vehicle. It can be a motorcycle, car, Matic scooter or another. If you want to rent this, it will give some profit to you. You can collaborate with another business. For example, build a staycation place and vehicle rental.
5. Cultivation Farmer
West Papua has many potential natural resources. Much unique flora that are only or mostly finds in West Papua. This is also can become a business potential. People that live in the land that match to cultivate it will get a big benefit.
For example, matoa and red fruit. Matoa and red fruit trees are mostly found in West Papua. These fruits have many benefits. Especially for healthy. Besides that, the price of matoa and red fruit is expensive. Sell it in the online marketplace. You can get much profit from this.
6. Animal Breeder
Become an animal breeder also a good business potential. There are also many kinds of an animal breeder in West Papua. For example, a pig, cow, chicken, etc. You also can sell your farm product. For example, eggs, milk, meat, etc.
7. Mining Product Business
Now, the government building and developing an oil and gas projects in West Papua. West Papua has big mining resources. For example, oil, gas, gold, etc.
The government said they would help local entrepreneurs that sell a product or service in an oil and gas field. Besides that, it will increase the local economy near this project.
8. Daily Needs entrepreneurs
Sorong has become a special economic zone. It will give a big benefit to create a business in West Papua. You can create your own business. Daily needs are important things in our life. For example, clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
There are many business potential in West Papua that you can try. The best step is seeing around yourself. What is your district’s potential? Nature? Flora? Or another? From there, you can find a good business potential that you can try.
