Guest Article: 20 Low-Cost Businesses You Can Start From Home
and books available that will make this task much easier. Visit large software and book stores to see what's available. To reach your customers, arrange with local card and gift shop owners to let you display your advertising and samples in their stores. Placing advertisements in local newspapers is a relatively inexpensive way to reach a large audience.
Fix-It Shop Any appliance, tool, or toy you buy eventually breaks - that's a fact of life. Al though America is said to be a disposable society, most of us would rather hold on to what we have rather than incur the cost of buying something new. Having a knack for fixing household items means you can earn up to $100 an hour, and you never have to leave your own garage! There are many low-cost ways to advertise your services - flyers, classified ads, and the Yellow Pages are just a few. There are also many ways to expand your business; for example, you could offer pick-up and delivery, stock replacement parts, or refurbish toys and appliances and sell them for less than what they'd cost new.
Fund Raiser Do you enjoy working with the public, and helping those less fortunate? If so, you can put your people skills to work by offering yourself to local community, hospital, school, and civic groups as a fund raiser. You help the group raise money for its cause, and take a percentage of the amount for your fee. Your organizational skills, pleasant phone manner, and ability to develop effective direct mail pieces mean success in this career. Keep in mind that those who act as fund raisers for charities are often expected to do so on a volunteer basis, but this is a great way to gain experience, make valuable contacts, and build your reputation.
Handyman Service Leaky faucets, clogged drains, doors that stick - the list of minor home repair needs is almost endless. Most of us just don't have the time or the know-how to tackle these problems ourselves. If you're good with your hands and have a general knowledge of home repair, then start a handyman service. Charge your clients less than the professionals. Your customers' savings is your gain! You'll need a good set of tools and a truck. It's also a good idea to check with your city to see what licensing is required. Begin your business with
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