Service Businesses

Trustworthy, detail-oriented people who want flexible, low-cost work watching homes while owners travel

Startup cost

$100 – $1,500

Monthly earnings

$400 – $3,500 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

Detail-oriented, hands-on people who want a very low-cost service they can start fast around a job

Startup cost

$300 – $2,500

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $6,000 / mo

First income

Within 1 to 2 weeks

Detail-oriented, fast-handed people who want a low-cost creative side income and can handle an intense holiday rush

Startup cost

$300 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$600 – $4,500 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

People who want an extremely low-cost, fast-start outdoor service and are genuinely comfortable and careful working on ladders

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Organized, people-oriented people who are trustworthy in clients' homes and enjoy turning chaos into calm

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,000 / mo

First income

2 to 5 weeks

Detail-oriented, trustworthy people who want low startup cost and steady recurring revenue from repeat residential clients

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Organized, physically capable people who want a low-cost service business without owning a truck or moving heavy furniture

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

People with a genuine eye for style and strong interpersonal skills who enjoy understanding what makes others feel confident

Startup cost

$300 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,500 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Organized, persistent people who are comfortable knocking on doors, handling conflict calmly, and documenting everything precisely

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

Handy people who are comfortable with tools and basic tech and want a low-cost, flexible side business they can run around a job

Startup cost

$300 – $2,500

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Reliable, fast, detail-oriented people who can hit tight same-day windows and want recurring hands-on work

Startup cost

$300 – $3,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $8,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

People who want a very low-cost start and the chance to build short, frequent recurring storefront routes alongside higher-ticket residential jobs

Startup cost

$300 – $3,500

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $8,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Hands-on people who want a low-cost, low-risk mobile side business with simple, repeatable work

Startup cost

$300 – $2,500

Monthly earnings

$800 – $5,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Detail-oriented people who are comfortable with numbers and want a high-margin, recurring-revenue service they can run from home

Startup cost

$500 – $5,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $9,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

People who already own a reliable vehicle, like driving and being on the move, and want a fast, low-barrier way to earn

Startup cost

$500 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Organized, reliable people who want a low-cost service business with recurring customers and flexible hours

Startup cost

$500 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,000 – $6,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

People who want physical outdoor work, low startup cost, and a fast path to first income

Startup cost

$500 – $5,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $8,000 / mo

First income

1 to 2 weeks

Skilled sewers with real garment-construction knowledge who enjoy precise, detail-oriented handwork

Startup cost

$500 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$800 – $6,000 / mo

First income

2 to 6 weeks

People who want recurring B2B contract income, do not mind late-evening physical route work, and can sell to apartment property managers

Startup cost

$500 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $12,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

Hands-on people who want a low-cost, low-competition niche with a clear safety pitch and easy upsells

Startup cost

$600 – $4,000

Monthly earnings

$1,200 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

Hands-on, mechanically minded people who can read a wiring diagram as easily as an Allen key

Startup cost

$600 – $5,000

Monthly earnings

$1,500 – $9,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks

Detail-oriented people comfortable with tax rules and deadlines who want a high-earning seasonal business or a complement to bookkeeping

Startup cost

$600 – $8,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $12,000 / mo

First income

1 to 4 months

People who want a low-cost, mobile cleaning business they can start part-time and bundle with carpet cleaning for higher per-visit revenue

Startup cost

$600 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$1,200 – $7,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 weeks

People who enjoy detailed outdoor finishing work, don't mind a seasonal cash flow, and want a higher-ticket service than basic cleaning

Startup cost

$700 – $6,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $10,000 / mo

First income

2 to 4 weeks