Businesses You Can Start Part-Time, page 9

People who already enjoy building PCs and want to turn hardware knowledge and hands-on assembly into a local service

Startup cost

$800 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $7,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

People who are patient, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy coaching both dogs and their owners

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$1,200 – $9,000 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Visually obsessive people who love food, work fast under pressure, and can build relationships with photographers, agencies, and brands

Startup cost

$800 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $8,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 months

Practical people who are genuinely good with their hands, enjoy variety, and want a low-cost trade business they can scale into a crew

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

Creatively inclined, hands-on people who love the holidays and can earn most of a year's income in an intense two-to-three-month window

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $12,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Technically capable people who can also talk to non-technical clients and want a path from break/fix work to recurring contract income

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $12,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Methodical, hands-on people who enjoy mastering a craft and building recurring commercial route accounts

Startup cost

$800 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $7,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

Detail-oriented people who can follow procedures precisely and resist the urge to give advice they are not licensed to give

Startup cost

$800 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

People with steady hands and patience who want a mobile, vehicle-based trade with low chip-repair startup costs and the option to grow into replacement

Startup cost

$800 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

Musically skilled people who enjoy the technical craft of recording and mixing and are willing to hustle for clients in a crowded market

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$500 – $7,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 months

Outgoing, performance-comfortable people who love working with children and want flexible, weekend-heavy creative work with low startup cost

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,500 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

People who genuinely enjoy coaching and motivating others, can build relationships, and want a flexible business they can run in-person and online

Startup cost

$800 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $8,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Patient, organized, tech-comfortable people who like long-term projects and working closely with families on something personal

Startup cost

$800 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $5,500 / mo

First income

3 to 8 weeks

Strong swimmers who are patient and great with nervous kids and parents, and want flexible, seasonal, part-time-friendly work outdoors and in the water

Startup cost

$800 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $5,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Detail-oriented people who like creative setups, can work early mornings, and want a flexible side business with low ongoing costs

Startup cost

$800 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$300 – $3,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Visually skilled, technically patient people willing to spend months mastering demanding software before clients will pay premium rates

Startup cost

$1,000 – $9,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $15,000 / mo

First income

3 to 6 months

People with hands-on Amazon selling or marketplace experience who can turn deep platform knowledge into measurable revenue growth for brands

Startup cost

$1,000 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$3,000 – $25,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Experienced developers who can both build mobile apps and manage clients, scope, and expectations

Startup cost

$1,000 – $15,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $20,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Detail-oriented, handy people who measure carefully and enjoy a mix of in-home sales and clean installation work

Startup cost

$1,000 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Detail-minded people who enjoy transforming a car's condition and want a mobile, low-overhead business with a clear premium upsell in coatings

Startup cost

$1,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

Detail-oriented people with strong writing and admissions knowledge who want a high-margin, advisory education business built on trust

Startup cost

$1,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $14,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

People who want predictable recurring revenue and are willing to do nightly work early and shift into bidding, hiring, and managing crews

Startup cost

$1,000 – $10,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $14,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Subject-matter experts or seasoned managers who can stand in front of a room, design a workshop, and sell to procurement and HR

Startup cost

$1,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $18,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 months

Experienced security or IT professionals with real expertise and credentials who can advise small and mid-sized businesses on risk and compliance

Startup cost

$1,000 – $12,000

Monthly earnings

$4,000 – $20,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months