T-bar ceiling installer: $2000-10,000 startup

In many basements and public areas, curling tiles are used to create a professional look and hide wires, plumbing and electrical. Installing t-bar curling is often reserved to large companies and will have long wait times, as a result smaller companies that can accommodate the housing industry can be profitable. This idea is one that could be done in both a full or part time setting. However, if done in a part time setting being available for quick service and minimising wait times can help give a competitive advantage over the competition. Specialized tools and a crew could be used to maximize profits. Advertising in new neighbourhood where basement must be finished is a way to foster more interest in the service.

Limousine Service: $15,000-60,000 startup

For graduations, weddings or a good night out on the town, limousine service is always needed. This medium cost startup idea can provide full or part time revenue throughout the whole year. This idea is based on customer finding you, so initial advertising and a website can help maximize revenues quickly. Presentation of the limo can also be a factor, finding a presentable new or used limo may be the make or break for customers wanting to use your service.

Household cleaning (garage and attic): $500-20,000 startup

Over time junk and other items accumulate in garages, basements and attics. Finding time to clean and organize all the accumulated items is sometimes hard to find. This is where this low to medium cost idea comes in. Low cost would be an organizing service that moves and organizes items for a customer. The medium startup would include having purchased a dump trailer and truck to haul the extra garbage away after the moving and organizing is complete. This service can be done full or part time and is great for any entrepreneur looking to get some exercise while they work.

Basic Startup Needs:

• Transportation
• Gloves
• Proper Clothing
• Dump Trailer or Enclosed Trailer (depending on type of work)

Education Tutor: $0-250 startup

For the basic entrepreneur trying to earn a little extra money, tutoring is an option. Knowing a specific skill or subject will allow you to help others to learn through extra instructional hours spent. Startup for this idea is almost nothing besides possible advertising and fuel costs to get to different places. This idea is also great for extra free time that can be satisfied by making money as well as helping someone else. Some schools will allow your services to be posted in classrooms and distributed by teachers. Often times focusing on one subject will allow a customer base to be reoccurring. Word of mouth advertising from loyal customers will develop the customer base quickly.

Basic Startup Needs:

• Transportation
• Teaching materials

Landscaping: $10,000-100,000 startup

Landscaping is a specialized trade in shaping the landscape is certain yards. This is not a original idea; however, it deserves attention for the entrepreneur that enjoys this kind of work. In the original startup most of the equipment and materials can be rented and delivered, aiding in keeping the initial startup costs down. Initial advertising can be used to find customers, targeting the group of customers that aligns with each landscapers goals can help to maximize profits. Another option is to specialize on a certain type of landscaping to differentiate from other companies (eg. Water features, final grading, sod, maintenance, plantings, design, etc.).

An example of a basic landscaping company that specialized and uses a website to attract customers is Whitewater Landscapes locally owned and operated in Edmonton, Alberta.

High Quality Business Idea*** Vending Machine Route: $3000-$20000 startup

The Vending Machine Business is a billion dollar industry and can provide excellent part or full time income to entrepreneurs willing to take on the task.

Vending machines are a way to create weekend or full time revenue. To maximize the revenue potential it is vital to have a machine route that is quick and easy to service. Long service routes lower the profits and add to the time needed to run this low cost startup idea. When picking locations, common sense says to put the machines in the highest traffic areas. In addition, to this thought, think about having loyal customers (eg. Employees), having in areas where snacks and drinks are needed (eg. Workout areas) and areas where people don't usually bring their own snacks. Be diligent in looking into the costs of having your machine in certain locations (eg. Renting spot, electricity, etc.). Finally, non-cash vending is something that consumers are catching onto, not everyone carries cash as the world becomes for technology savvy. Having credit card options can help to further increase traffic and sales. Combining all these features can help in the overall success of this low- medium cost startup idea.


Check out this company that is selling great new and healthy vending products: Fresh Vending


Becoming a machine repairer is another way to generate income and business, technical knowhow and knowledge of vending machines is a must have; however, confirmed by the United States Department of Labour  Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicer's and Repairers make an average yearly earning of just under $30,000 per year.