Ideas for a service-based startup business?

[JFurst]

Alright, after this last set of regional meetings I am determined that working in corporate america at times can be the biggest waste of talent/ability/etc. I just do not understand the direction some companies go, and the time/money they waste on directives. But anyway, it did spur our lunch conversation friday into what we all would do on our own if given the chance.

That being said, if you could start a small business, that offered a service, what would you start? (Say capital of $50,000 or less)

[Rick the Home Inspector]

I would recommend trying to get in the HVAC business.

Rick

[JFurst]

yea, I can see how they are in demand year around, not a bad idea to research that industry.

[Silverback]

hooker and blow delivery

[Tx Redneck]

AFFORDABLE computer repair and maintenance. 99% of the companies out waaaaay over charge for what they do.

[SMKR]

AFFORDABLE computer repair and maintenance. 99% of the companies out waaaaay over charge for what they do.

i think you hit the nail on the head!

[Coupe81]

AFFORDABLE computer repair and maintenance. 99% of the companies out waaaaay over charge for what they do.

Does it really pay good? I never had anybody work on my shit, been into computers since dos and windows 3.1.

[0 GT 2]

Texas now requires that people who repair computers have a PI license.

[Tx Redneck]

Does it really pay good? I never had anybody work on my shit, been into computers since dos and windows 3.1.

Good pay is subjective. I do it for extra cash to supplement mine and my wife's "day jobs", so anything I make is good enough for me.

I don't quote prices, all I ask for the person to pay "what it's worth to them" so they feel they got THE best value for their money.

Texas now requires that people who repair computers have a PI license.

Only if you're doing forensic work.

http://legal-beagle.typepad.com/wrights_legal_beagle/2008/12/e-discovery-forensics-private-investigator-license-for-computer-data-collection-and-assessment.html

[YALE]

Save more money. You can get into a good franchise starting around $100k. Also, slugging it out now will help you appreciate the freedom later.

[danielhv]

Save more money. You can get into a good franchise starting around $100k. Also, slugging it out now will help you appreciate the freedom later.

This. ^

The only way I'd do it is with a proven concept like a franchise.

CiCi's Pizza
Jasons Deli
Subway (overdone tho)
Papa Murphys (shit is good too)

There are others not in the food industry but those are the ones Im familiar with.

[03mustangdude]

jasons deli for sure everytime i drive by one at lunch their a line out the door

[dblack1]

This. ^

The only way I'd do it is with a proven concept like a franchise.

CiCi's Pizza
Jasons Deli
Subway (overdone tho)
Papa Murphys (shit is good too)

There are others not in the food industry but those are the ones Im familiar with.

A lot of these have crazy amounts required in the net worth category, along with $100k+ in liquid cash.

[Kyle]

To the OP, I'll sell you a tow company!

Oh and if you are looking to do a chain restaurant, then my vote is for Jersey Mike's! You better put it in Arlington though!!!!

[GeorgeG.]

Save more money. You can get into a good franchise starting around $100k. Also, slugging it out now will help you appreciate the freedom later.

Letting go of a 100K would be hard as hell...especially since it probably didn't come by easily.