| Long time statistics have shown that 9 out of | | | | know you are available. It may take some time |
| 10 new businesses fail in their first year. | | | | to get a solid clientele, but be patient; |
| Lack of planning and financial ruin is one of | | | | established pool service routes can be very |
| the most common causes. Starting small is a | | | | valuable if and when you decide to call it |
| way to insure minimal risk in new business. | | | | quits. |
| The founder of Dell computers was a college | | | | |
| dropout on a shoe-string budget who started | | | | 6. Consulting service - Requirements/ |
| his business out of his garage. One in three | | | | know-how, business cards - Approximate cost |
| computers sold today is a Dell. | | | | $30. What do you know that might be of |
| | | | monetary value to others? Sell your smarts! |
| The following is a list of just some of the | | | | |
| businesses you can start for $500 or less. | | | | 7. Delivery service - Requirements/ the car, |
| | | | scooter, or bicycle you may already have/ |
| 1. Housekeeping - Requirements/ household | | | | business cards - Approximate cost $30. A |
| cleaners, mop, broom, vacuum, towels, bucket, | | | | great business within large city limits. |
| business cards - approximate cost $150. Molly | | | | Corporations, small businesses, restaurants, |
| Maids is a multi-million dollar business | | | | etc. may be in need of delivery services. |
| started with a broom, a mop, and quality and | | | | Whether it is paper documents, payrolls, |
| reliable service. I can guarantee you that | | | | food, or other items, delivery services can |
| the CEO of Molly Maids doesn't clean houses | | | | be a steady and profitable business. |
| any longer. | | | | |
| | | | 8. Painter - Requirements/ brushes, rollers, |
| 2. Gardening or landscaping - Requirements/ | | | | edger's, towels, tarps, business cards - |
| mower, edger, blower, rake, shovel, clippers, | | | | Approximate cost $200. Visit local hardware |
| business cards - approximate cost $450. Some | | | | stores to let them know you are available for |
| education won't hurt you here, but even | | | | work and will purchase paint through their |
| without it, how much money did you make | | | | stores. Their referrals may keep you busy for |
| mowing the neighbors yard when you were | | | | months at a time. |
| young? | | | | |
| | | | 9. Handyman - Requirements/ basic tools, |
| 3. Internet sales - Requirements/ computer - | | | | business cards - Approximate cost $500. |
| approximate cost $500. It's likely you | | | | Depending on they type of jobs you acquire in |
| already have a computer at home so this just | | | | this business, a contractors license may |
| might be the cheapest and easiest business to | | | | eventually be required. Check with your local |
| start. It has been estimated that by the year | | | | and state government offices to determine at |
| 2020, nearly all retail purchases will be | | | | what point you will need one. |
| done over the World Wide Web. Getting on the | | | | |
| bandwagon now may set you up for a prosperous | | | | 10. Daycare - Requirements/ toys, educational |
| internet business in the near future. Look | | | | materials, bedding, a safe and clean home, |
| into working with "drop ship" companies to | | | | love - Approximate cost $300. This business |
| avoid up front expense and storage fees. | | | | requires patience and child care experience. |
| | | | If you care for more than three children at |
| 4. Mobile food service - Requirements/ | | | | one time, it's likely you will be required to |
| business cards - approximate cost $30. With a | | | | be licensed. Check with your local and state |
| half hour lunch break, employees at many | | | | government offices for restrictions and |
| companies have little time to leave work and | | | | requirements. |
| order lunch. Providing a morning menu for | | | | |
| lunchtime delivery can be helpful to these | | | | Most of these business start-up ideas will |
| people and provide a good source of income | | | | require an additional two items you likely |
| for you. Your job? Call in the order, pick it | | | | already have; an automobile and a telephone. |
| up, and deliver it; for a fee of course. | | | | But otherwise, they are super simple and easy |
| Delivering 15 lunches to one company at $3 to | | | | to start new businesses suitable for nearly |
| $5 profit apiece can add up quick. Or how | | | | anyone wanting to become self-employed. |
| about a hot dog cart at special events? | | | | |
| | | | The key to having a successful business is to |
| 5. Pool service - Requirements/ pool cleaning | | | | do what you would enjoy doing anyway. Make a |
| supplies, start-up chemicals, brush, net, | | | | list of the things you like to do and follow |
| hose, business cards - Approximate cost $400. | | | | that with an extended list of ways to make |
| States with warmer climates have many homes | | | | money in a related business. Be creative with |
| with swimming pools needing weekly care. | | | | your business idea, there are many more |
| Service to numerous homes in the same area | | | | options available for you than you probably |
| can net you a small fortune. Business cards | | | | realize! |
| on the door or mailbox lets the homeowner | | | | |