Service Businesses — page 4

People with some capital who are comfortable with logistics, equipment, and steady operational grind rather than fast cash

Startup cost

$25,000 – $120,000

Monthly earnings

$2,000 – $18,000 / mo

First income

1 to 3 months

People with mechanical aptitude and access to capital who want a recession-resistant, high-margin essential service and do not mind unpleasant, physical work

Startup cost

$40,000 – $200,000

Monthly earnings

$8,000 – $40,000 / mo

First income

3 to 6 months

Experienced operators who can handle 24/7 emergency work, technical certification, equipment-heavy jobs, and the complexity of insurance-claim billing

Startup cost

$40,000 – $250,000

Monthly earnings

$0 – $40,000 / mo

First income

3 to 9 months