Starting a side business doesn’t mean you have to quit your day job. With the right idea, you can easily manage personal, professional, and business life. In this blog, we bring to you 7 side business ideas that need up to $10,000 in investments to get started. These ideas stand out, meaning you won’t face as much competition, so you can build something that’s yours from the ground up. Let’s get started!
1. Reusable Moving Box Rentals
Reusable moving boxes are a practical, eco-friendly alternative for people who want to avoid cardboard waste. It’s a simple business idea that works perfectly for busy moms. Customers either pick-up the boxes or you drop them off, rent it for a few weeks, and return it back. You clean and sanitize the boxes and get them ready for the next customers. You need a big SUV, van, or pickup truck and a storage space (spare room, garage, or even a facility) to get started.
2. Mobile Car Detailing
One of the most underrated side businesses that’s always in demand, mobile car detailing can get you started right away. We recommend that you attend in-person training to learn the trade skills. There are very few women in this business, so you’ll easily stand apart and create a network for yourself.
3. Photography Business
From family portraits to events like weddings or corporate functions, we all want to capture the best and memorable of our lives. In upfront costs, you’ll have to pay for professional cameras, lenses, and lighting and that’s about it. Start capturing photos for your friends and family, so you have a portfolio and then head out and find new clients.
4. Party Equipment Rentals
With $10,000, you can invest in items like chairs, tables, tents, and decor that are rented out for a few hours to a day at a time. Find inventory and decor that works for all kinds of events including birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and office parties. Reach out to event planners and local businesses and share your rate card.
5. Landscaping Business
A landscaping business requires an initial investment in tools like mowers, trimmers, and transportation, but it’s a great side hustle with high demand. Start with just lawn care services, hedge trimming, and garden maintenance and you gain more skills and experience, take up bigger projects like landscape design or tree care.
6. eCommerce Store
Since $10,000 is a good budget to start with, we recommend you look into high-end eco-friendly products or customizable goods that aren’t widely available. Roughly $3,000–$5,000 will go into inventory, $1,000-$1,500 for a mobile-friendly website, and the remaining in marketing. Use a mix of paid advertising, social media marketing, and search engine optimization for an aggressive marketing approach.
7. Cleaning Service
Cleaning businesses have grown since the pandemic and are here to stay. Pick a niche, whether that’s homes, offices, or commercial properties, so it’s easy to get referrals and repeat business. Industries like construction and real estate bring in most of the money and you can scale your team as the business grows.
