Stand UP Business Blog: April 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Quick-Start Business Plan

Maybe you don't need to write a complete business plan. While many business plans are written to persuade bankers or investors to lend money, many other business plans are prepared just to see whether or not a proposed business idea can be turned into a viable business.

If that’s why you want to write a business plan, this quick-start business plan will work for you whether you’re starting a business from scratch or thinking of buying an existing business.
Just answer these five questions to the best of your ability and you’ll know if this business idea is worth pursuing.

5 Inexpensive Business Ideas That Anyone Can Start

Pet Sitting - More and more people are looking for someone to care for their pets when they can't - people who don't like the idea of putting "precious" into a kennel. Professional pet care givers comes into the home to care for the pet while the owner is away, feeding, walking, and playing with the animal(s). If you love animals and are knowledgeable about them, this could be a great business for you. According to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), in-home pet-care is one of the fastest growing industries in North America today.
Residential Cleaning Services - Having your house cleaned by someone else is no longer only for the rich. With everyone getting busier all the time, more people than ever are willing to pay to get the benefits of a cleaner home and more free time to do things they consider to be more important. Residential cleaning services are normally provided on a once-a-month or once-a-week basis. If you're an organized person who can build a clientele, you could do extremely well if you start a cleaning business.
Delivery Services - We're all familiar with the "big names" in the delivery industry, but that doesn't mean that there's no room for the little guy (or gal). If you can deliver things quickly and efficiently in your local area at a reasonable price, this may be a good business idea for you.
Grass Cutting /Snow Removal Services - We mow our own grass here (and remove our own snow). But we’re in the minority in our neighborhood. Many people would rather spend the money on having someone else keep their yard looking good. The great thing is that in many places, you can combine lawn care and snow removal and have a viable business all year long.
Scrapbooking - I freely admit that I know little about scrapbooking. But I do know that scrapbooking is a growing industry (of about $3 billion a year currently) and that kind of popularity tells me that it's a business idea that could be very profitable. You can start a business as a creator of original scrapbooks or by becoming a consultant for a scrapbook business that's already established.