30 Business You Could Start With Less Than $100
Ever dreamed about starting your own business. What is stopping you from starting your own business venture?
If the answer to your question isn’t having enough money, there is some wonderful news: With less than $100 you can start many businesses.
Many people have odd jobs to help pay their bills. No matter your skill level, there are still ways to use them. No matter your skills, you can still make some extra cash by side hustles.
Here are 30 business suggestions to help you get started.
Social-media consultant
Businesses and individuals are always in search of people to manage their social networks for them. Many businesses will pay $500 a month or more for these services. Crunchbase
Project management
There are not always in-house project managers at all businesses. Projects can quickly go off track. For their employees’ focus, many companies hire outside project managers.
Secretarial services
A lot of people and small businesses require proofreading, typing, and transcribing services. Your business can be run as long you have the right skills and a computer.
Catering
You can start your catering business from home if you are an exceptional cook but don’t want to invest money in a restaurant.
Mobile repair
Put your own spin on a repair business. It’s possible to start a repair service where you go to the customer. You can fix any type of mobile phone or computer.
Resume writing services
Many people have trouble writing great resumes. That could cause them to lose their dream job. A resume writing business can be profitable if you are a skilled writer. I’ve paid $100 multiple times for someone to put my resume together.
Holiday decorator
Although everyone wishes their home or workplace to be festive for the upcoming holidays, not all people can. This business is a great investment if you’re able to pull off holiday cheer.
Domain name purchasing
Domains can often be purchased for less than $1. Sometimes, domains are needed by businesses.
Flipping websites
Flippa makes it easy to purchase a website. You can then create and sell it. This can become a very lucrative business. It is possible to earn between $25,000-$30,000 per year by flipping websites.
Cleaning dryer ducts
Dryers get clogged up with felt. You could end up with a house fire if you have too much. This area is often overlooked so you can open a dryer-duct-cleaning business using just a vacuum, basic marketing, and a few dollars. London-Post
Tour guide
If you have a deep knowledge of the area, you can charge tourists for a personal tour.
Affiliate marketing
You can become an affiliate if you have a blog with many followers. This means you can refer people to their products or services by using an affiliate link that you request from the company. If a visitor clicks on your link and completes a purchase, you will receive a commission.
Dropshipping
Dropshipping means selling products to companies via sites like eBay. Once the product has been sold, the company handles all shipping.
Snow removal
This business idea will make you serious cash if your snow shovels are available. However, this is entirely dependent on the weather. (When I lived and worked in Utah, I paid $25 to my neighbor for each snowfall. He shoveled my walkway and driveway in about 30 minutes.
Pet grooming
If you are good with animals and can give them a bath, cut their nails, and give them a haircut, this could be a lucrative business opportunity.
Pooper scooper
This is not the most glamorous occupation, but it’s one that many people would rather do than pay someone else.
Event planner
A profitable business can be started by someone who is organized and has a plan.
Computer maintenance and repair
Think of all the computers in your life that crash or need to be updated. Think about all the computers that have crashed or need to be updated. Do you think each owner has the technical expertise necessary? Start your own service.
Mentor, life coach
Many people look for mentors and coaches to help with their weight loss or happiness. I find that most life coaches are charge between $50 and $250 an hour.
Bookkeeper
While it is important for individuals and businesses to keep their files tidy and organized, not all have the time. It’s why they hire someone to manage their books. (I pay my bookkeeper $30/hour, and I found her through a local listing with a $50 per-month price.
Tax preparation
Although tax preparation is a necessary task, many people don’t have the time nor the knowledge to do it. If you have the ability to keep up with tax regulations and can enjoy crunching numbers, it could be a lucrative venture.
Book-writing
Did you realize that Amazon and Apple offer book publishing services? Publishing a book can be done at almost no cost, regardless of whether it is an instructional, cookbook, or sci-fi novel.
Flooring business
While it sounds easy, installing your own flooring can be quite difficult. You can save your time by installing flooring for others. It’s also possible to install floors for others without worrying about inventory.
Paint curb addresses
Many customers, both residential and business, would gladly pay for you to spray-paint their curb. Spray paint and an address kit are all you’ll need to get start.
Parking lot marking
There are many parking lots that require new stripes. Start by spraying paint and using a straightedge. As you become more financially secure, you can invest in professional equipment.
Business planning
If you have experience in running a successful business, you may be able to turn your expertise and experience into a business. Business owners are willing to pay someone to guide them in creating their own business plans.
Beauty products and soaps made from natural ingredients
It is possible to make a living selling natural products. Dropshipping is possible for companies that offer natural products.
Logo design
If you are creative, designing logos is an easy business to get start. It doesn’t matter if you are a creative person or not. You can design unique logos, or modify templates. Here is a guide that will help you through the process of starting a business in design.
Translator
Businesses need individuals who are able to speak the language of the market they are entering.
Restore/upcycle furniture
If you’re handy, and you spot furniture that needs some work, you might be able to repair it and resell it. It’s almost always a profit.
