Businesses You Can Start in Under a Month
Some businesses take a year of setup before you see a dollar. These don't. Each one here can realistically be up and running in under a month, with the real startup cost laid out so you can move fast without moving blind.
- Online Math Tutoring — Virtual math tutoring for K-12 students ($200–$800 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Image Consultant & Personal Stylist — Help professionals upgrade their personal brand ($500–$2k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Locksmith Service — Residential and commercial locksmith ($3k–$10k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Video Editing Service — Post-production video editing for creators ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- LSAT Tutoring — Premium 1-on-1 LSAT prep for pre-law students ($1k–$5k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Gourmet Popcorn Business — Flavored popcorn in creative varieties ($500–$2k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- DJ Entertainment Service — Professional DJ for events and parties ($3k–$10k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Teeth Whitening Service — Professional cosmetic teeth whitening ($5k–$15k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Commercial Janitorial Service — Office and commercial building cleaning ($2k–$8k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Marketing Consultant — Help businesses develop marketing strategies ($2k–$8k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- House Sitter Service — Property care while homeowners travel ($100–$500 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Laundry Pickup & Delivery — On-demand laundry service with pickup and delivery ($5k–$15k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Mobile Photo Booth — Portable photo booth rental for events ($3k–$10k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Landscaping & Lawn Care — Full-service landscaping and maintenance ($3k–$10k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Custom Print-on-Demand Store — Design and sell custom apparel and accessories ($100–$500 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Swim Coaching Service — Private and group swimming lessons ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Senior Fitness Program — Exercise classes designed for older adults ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Vintage Clothing Resale — Buy and resell curated vintage clothing ($500–$2k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Golf Instruction — Private and group golf lessons ($500–$2k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Tech Product Review Site — Review gadgets and tech products online ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Baby Sign Language Classes — Teach parents to communicate with pre-verbal babies ($200–$800 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Credit Repair Service — Help consumers improve their credit scores ($2k–$8k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Running Club & Coaching — Organized running groups and race training ($200–$800 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Home-Based Meal Prep — Weekly meal preparation and delivery service ($2k–$8k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Online Course Creator — Build and sell educational online courses ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Custom Sticker & Decal Shop — Design and sell stickers and vinyl decals ($200–$800 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- QuickBooks Consulting — Setup and training for QuickBooks accounting ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Blog & Content Website — Build a monetized content website ($200–$800 to start · under 1 month to launch)
- WordPress Development — Build and maintain WordPress websites ($300–$1k to start · under 1 month to launch)
- Online ESL Tutoring — 1-on-1 English coaching for adult learners worldwide ($300–$1.5k to start · under 1 month to launch)
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