Businesses for a Larger Investment — page 13

Detail-oriented creatives who like controlled studio work and want recurring commercial clients rather than events

Startup cost

$1,500 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Reliable, calm animal lovers who like driving and can earn the trust of nervous pet owners

Startup cost

$1,500 – $25,000

Monthly earnings

$1,200 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

People who genuinely understand food production and sales and accept that meat snacks face a federal regulatory barrier most food brands do not

Startup cost

$8,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $9,000 / mo

First income

4 to 9 months

Reliable, detail-oriented drivers who want recurring B2B routes and can pass compliance and background checks

Startup cost

$2,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$2,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Design-minded people who love paper goods, can manage seasonal inventory, and want to build a recognizable physical brand

Startup cost

$2,500 – $25,000

Monthly earnings

$200 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 months

Polished, reliable drivers who enjoy people, premium service, and building repeat corporate and travel clients

Startup cost

$8,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

People who want a seasonal, cash-heavy mobile business and enjoy being out in neighborhoods and at events

Startup cost

$12,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Hands-on resellers who enjoy sorting, testing, and listing, can stomach buying sight-unseen, and have space and patience for a slow cash cycle

Startup cost

$1,500 – $20,000

Monthly earnings

$600 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

A skilled mechanic or experienced cyclist with retail sense who can lean on high-margin service to offset thin margins on bike sales

Startup cost

$50,000 – $200,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 months

A community-minded hobbyist with retail or customer-service experience who is comfortable running events and managing inventory on thin margins

Startup cost

$40,000 – $150,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 6 months

Detail-oriented, personable people who can handle background-check sensitivity, build B2B volume accounts, and navigate state and channeler enrollment paperwork

Startup cost

$1,500 – $25,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Detail-oriented aquarium hobbyists who want to design and build custom tanks and earn recurring service income from homes and offices

Startup cost

$2,000 – $20,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Skilled artists or teachers who enjoy people, can run a fun room, and want to earn from sharing a craft rather than selling their own art

Startup cost

$800 – $35,000

Monthly earnings

$1,200 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Cat-knowledgeable people with suitable space who want a calmer alternative to dog boarding and steady recurring holiday demand

Startup cost

$8,000 – $120,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

People with strong floral and design skill plus the stomach for retail hours, perishable inventory, and tight margins

Startup cost

$20,000 – $120,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

Operators who can handle perishable inventory, recurring-subscription logistics, and cold-chain packaging — not first-time cooks chasing a food brand

Startup cost

$8,000 – $120,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

People who like dogs and physical work and want a convenience-driven service that lets them set their own routes

Startup cost

$4,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$1,800 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Experienced animal handlers with land, trailer space, and the temperament for daily livestock care, not just weekend events

Startup cost

$5,000 – $35,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 months

Hands-on operators who like running events and don't mind heavy weekend hauling and setup

Startup cost

$3,000 – $30,000

Monthly earnings

$500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Skilled, experienced riders with deep horsemanship who can build trust with both horses and owners

Startup cost

$3,000 – $80,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Detail-obsessed audio people who love crafting sound and can handle freelance income that swings with project cycles

Startup cost

$1,500 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

Brand- and marketing-minded people with a distinctive blend who want a shelf-stable product they can sell online and into retail

Startup cost

$3,000 – $60,000

Monthly earnings

$500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

Community-minded retailers who love toys, can curate a distinctive selection, and understand they are competing on experience, not price

Startup cost

$40,000 – $250,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

6 to 12 months

People who want hands-on healing work and will invest in licensed training, then protect their body for a long career

Startup cost

$7,000 – $25,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $8,000 / mo

First income

6 to 12 months