What business can I start with $200?

Lens1000

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There are several businesses that one could start with just $200 and you can start so many businesses with lesser amount as well. It all depends on how resourceful and creative you are.

One of the option is to start a freelance service business because this business would give you substantial amount of income with little upfront capital investment. Example of freelance service business are graphic design, writing, social media management or virtual assistant. This type of business typically requires minimum upfront investment in equipment or in software.

Offering freelance service is a very good business to start with little amount of capital and you are going to make good profit from it
 

Mika

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Buy a domain and hosting, it will cost you around $35. Launch a wordpress website, integrate woocommerce and customize your store. The go to printify, upload a design, customize your design on various products and the integrate printify with our woocommerce store. Your products will appear on you store. Your online store is ready under $35. Now create a facebook page, post your products on facebook and run facebook ads, Spend remaining money on ads. You will soon start generating sales. Your business is ready in less than $200
 

uptrendfinancialsignal

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Another important low cost business is to become a reseller or a dropshipper because you just need to source for products from wholesalers or manufacturers and you are going to sell them online through platforms like Etsy or shopify. Starting a cleaning or organizing business is also one of the business that requires minimal investment. You can start to involve in cleaning supplies and market it to entrepreneurs that have limited funds . if you also have passion for gardening business , you can start a small scale gardening. It's a very good business to start with minimal upfront investment.
 

Lens1000

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A pet care business is also one of the business to start with minimal upfront investment. You would offer services such as dog walking, pet sitting or pet grooming which require a very small amount of money and you can start advertising with lower amount of money as well. Providing tutoring or academic coaching services is a business with a very small upfront cost and it requires only your expertise in a particular subject . This type of business requires minimal marketing expenses as well and it is a low cost business and also very lucrative at the same time.
 

uptrendfinancialsignal

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A pet care business is also one of the business to start with minimal upfront investment. You would offer services such as dog walking, pet sitting or pet grooming which require a very small amount of money and you can start advertising with lower amount of money as well. Providing tutoring or academic coaching services is a business with a very small upfront cost and it requires only your expertise in a particular subject . This type of business requires minimal marketing expenses as well and it is a low cost business and also very lucrative at the same time.
In addition to your points, you can also consider starting a mobile car wash or detailing business. You can start to offer car cleaning services to customers at their homes or workplaces and you are going to make decent amount of income . This type of business also requires minimal investment in equipment and transportation. Starting a small scale catering business from your home is also a very good option to consider . You can start to offer homemade meals or snacks that could be used for local events parties or for individuals. This business requires very small amount of money to start.
 

Lens1000

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In addition to your points, you can also consider starting a mobile car wash or detailing business. You can start to offer car cleaning services to customers at their homes or workplaces and you are going to make decent amount of income . This type of business also requires minimal investment in equipment and transportation. Starting a small scale catering business from your home is also a very good option to consider . You can start to offer homemade meals or snacks that could be used for local events parties or for individuals. This business requires very small amount of money to start.
I have seen a lot of people who offer personal shopping or errand services to busy individuals or seniors in their communities and they make cool income . It can be a very low cost business idea that only requires transportation and time . You can consider a mobile car detailing business because when you provide car cleaning and detailing services to customers, you will make good amount of money. It requires a very small amount of money to invest and it's a very good business as well.
 

uptrendfinancialsignal

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I have seen a lot of people who offer personal shopping or errand services to busy individuals or seniors in their communities and they make cool income . It can be a very low cost business idea that only requires transportation and time . You can consider a mobile car detailing business because when you provide car cleaning and detailing services to customers, you will make good amount of money. It requires a very small amount of money to invest and it's a very good business as well.
Providing a freelance photography services for events could be a very good business to start with a very low amount of money. You would offer photography for event, portrait or product photography and it's a very good idea that can be started with very small amount of investment in equipment and marketing materials. Starting event planning or party planning business could also be a great option and a low cost venture to try out.
 

Lens1000

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Providing a freelance photography services for events could be a very good business to start with a very low amount of money. You would offer photography for event, portrait or product photography and it's a very good idea that can be started with very small amount of investment in equipment and marketing materials. Starting event planning or party planning business could also be a great option and a low cost venture to try out.
If you are the person that has passion for fitness, you can consider offering personal training or fitness coaching services to people and it could be either in person or online. This requires very minimal amount of investment in fitness equipment and in also marketing materials you need to advertise . Venturing into a small scale cleaning business for residential or commercial cleaning would be a business to start as well with a very small amount of investment in cleaning and advertising materials.
 

uptrendfinancialsignal

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If you are the person that has passion for fitness, you can consider offering personal training or fitness coaching services to people and it could be either in person or online. This requires very minimal amount of investment in fitness equipment and in also marketing materials you need to advertise . Venturing into a small scale cleaning business for residential or commercial cleaning would be a business to start as well with a very small amount of investment in cleaning and advertising materials.
Providing freelance writing or editing services for people online is a low cost business idea that only require small amount of investment in computer, internet and above all, you need your writing skills. You can start a small scale gardening that offer services like lawn mowing, weeding and garden maintenance . This also require a minimum investment in gardening tools and also in transportation. It is a very good business to consider and you can also offers offer services like mirror repairs, installation or maintenance task as well.
 
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