| cl | | | | a Merchandise Demonstrator, start-up costs are |
| In todayâs economic environment, individuals | | | | estimated between $500 and $1,000. However, |
| with entrepreneurial mindsets are exploring new ideas | | | | earnings can rest between $20,000 and $35,000 per |
| for businesses that will not only survive in a | | | | year. This business requires a person who has |
| recession, but will also thrive. The key to starting a | | | | garnered a network of business contacts to |
| new business is maximizing its resources while | | | | demonstrate products for one or more specific |
| remaining lean in operations. Letâs face it: | | | | companies at trade shows and seminars. This |
| most people do not have $100,000 sitting in their | | | | business can be learned first by handing out samples |
| pockets. So, how is it possible, then, to start a | | | | at grocery stores, which typically pays up to $50 per |
| business with a minimal amount of capital? The good | | | | day. By beginning here, the person has a launching |
| news is that there are literally hundreds of business | | | | point from which to establish relationships with larger |
| concepts that can be created with less than $5,000 | | | | corporations, with the ultimate goal of merchandising |
| in start-up costs. | | | | their products. Other examples of inexpensive |
| Businesses under $1,000 | | | | businesses under $1,000 entail Lawn Care Services, |
| Yes, believe it or not, it is possible to start a business | | | | Toy Cleaning and Repairing Services, Reminder |
| under $1,000. According to BusinessTown.com, there | | | | Services, Professional Organizers, Motor Vehicle |
| are 82 business categories that do not require more | | | | Transportation, and Roommate Referral Services. |
| than $1,000 in start-up fees. For example, to become | | | | |