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Low Cost Business Ideas

Businesses You Can Start for Little or No Money

Many people want to start businesses but think they don’t have enough money. However, there are many businesses, including some global businesses, that have been started by dedicated entrepreneurs who had very little start-up capital. With careful planning, market research, and a well thought out business plan, you can start a business with little or no money. The trick is to specialize in a service or product that you're good at and love. Then start growing one order at a time!

Here are a few ideas:

Technology Development/ IT Businesses

  • App Developer
  • App Tester
  • Coding
  • Computer/ Network Installation & Repair
  • Content Creator
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design/ Management

Writing Services

  • Blogger
  • Data Entry
  • Editorial Services
  • Fact Checking/ Research
  • Resume Coach
  • Transcription Services

Organizing & Planning

  • Closet Organizer
  • Concierge Business
  • Event Planner
  • Hauling/ Furniture Delivery
  • Junk Removal
  • Personal/ Virtual Assistant
  • Photo Organizer
  • Professional Organizer

DIY/ Crafts/ Creative/ Hobby

  • Alterations/ Tailor Business
  • Bike Repair
  • Craft Sales
  • Custom Clothing
  • Digital Prints/ Print On Demand
  • Etsy Pop-Up Business
  • Event Slideshow Creator
  • Flower Arrangements
  • Garage Sale Flipper
  • Gift Baskets
  • Holiday/ Occasion Decor
  • Instrument Repair/ Tuning
  • Jewelry Design
  • Podcaster
  • Scrapbooker
  • Sound design

Home Services

  • Car Detailing
  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Cleaning Services (House, Car, Boat, RV, Move-In, Move-Out, Post Construction, etc.)
  • Gardening/ Landscaping
  • Gutter Cleaning
  • Handyman Services
  • Holiday Decorating/ Holiday Lights
  • Home Manager
  • House Sitting
  • Interior Decorating/ Interior Design
  • Mobile Car Wash
  • Painter
  • Plant Watering
  • Real Estate Staging
  • Snow Removal

Freelance Businesses

  • Business Consulting
  • Construction & Demolition
  • Delivery Services
  • Photographer
  • Property Manager
  • Senior Transportation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Translation Services
  • Uber/ Lyft Driver
  • Voiceover Artist

Food

  • Baking Services/ Specialty Baking
  • Bartending Services
  • Catering Services
  • Food Subscription Service
  • Meal Delivery
  • Meal Prep
  • Personal Chef
  • Portable Food Cart

Retail

  • Consignment Sales
  • Drop Shipping
  • Online Store

Beauty & Health

  • Event Makeup & Hair
  • Life Coach
  • Nutrition Coach
  • Personal Shopper
  • Personal Stylist
  • Personal Trainer
  • Therapist/ Mental Health Counselor
  • Yoga Instructor

Education/ Teaching

  • Art Lessons
  • College Counselor
  • Computer Lessons
  • Craft Lessons
  • Language Tutor/ Teacher
  • Music or Voice Lessons
  • Online Courses
  • Sports Coach
  • Tutoring

Travel

  • Excursion Planner/ Tour Guide
  • Rental Home Concierge
  • Travel Planning

Caregiving

  • Childcare/ Babysitter
  • Pet Care/ Pet Walking
  • Senior Care/ Companion

Financial Services

  • Accounting Services
  • Bookkeeping Services
  • Payroll Services
  • Tax Preparation

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