Re: think people wouild buy homemade hot sauce orj
Many service businesses are easy to start. They require little or no up-front investment and have very few financial risks. There is a guy here that will come to your house at any time of the day or night to wash or "detail" our cars. That is a great service for a lot of people. For a basic car wash, including windows, tires, and vacuum he gets $15; for an SUV, he gets $25. Prices go up for more detailed cleaning and waxing etc.
I think you should consider services for people within walking distance - like homes and businesses that you can walk to. Go door-to-door asking if there is anything you can do. Consider doing anything, but suggest things like the following:
- wash cars for a car dealer
- pick up trash in the parking lot
- wash or vacuum the floors in a business or house
- wash windows for the store front
- clean garages, basements
- mow lawns
- walk pets (dogs) on a leash
- feed and water people's pets when they are going to be away for a while
- offer to check in on or just call elderly or disabled people and report to their sons and daughters
- go to the grocery store or Wal-Mart for people
- ideas like these are endless!
Be sure to get the customer's phone number and address so you can call them periodically to remind them that you are there to help them with almost anything.
I would like to suggest that, in the beginning, let the customer pay you what they think your service is worth (or even just what they can afford). Many people will pay more than what it is worth; others less. You can always set a price later.
Set up routes for yourself. When you are going to be in a particular neighborhood, call everyone in the area to let them know you will be near them soon, and ask if they need anything. Again, remind them of the things you are willing to do.
Chuck