Inexpensive business start-up ideas (Part 1)

Filed in archive Tools on August 14, 2006

An important part of bootstrapping is keeping starting costs low.

So, it's no surprise that finding the right idea, preferably one with a minimal start-up cost, is key to success, even if substantial growth is a part of your plan for the future.

Entrepreneur.com has prepared this extensive list of low cost business start-up ideas in a variety of categories and provided some financing options as well.

Check out the suggestions below and see if any seem right for you, or use the list as a jumping off point to help you think of realistic options of your own for doable start-ups that will fit in with your bootstrapping goals.

In the field of business, Entrepreneur.com suggests:
• Bookkeeping
• Business Coaching
• Business Support Service
• Consulting
• Desktop Publishing
• Gift Basket Business
• Legal Transcription
• Manufacturer's Rep
• Medical Claims Billing
• Security Consulting
• Translation Service
• Virtual Assistant (Remember this one for a future post)

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