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Your complete guide to finding & closing 7-figure healthcare businesses before the competition even knows they exist. Interactive framework with real-world examples.
Access Interactive Guide30 Businesses for First Time Entrepreneurs
Carefully curated business ideas perfect for your first venture. Each plan includes realistic financials, rookie-friendliness scores, and honest assessments of what it really takes to succeed.
Pressure Washing Business
60-80% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Solo-operator friendly with $5K-$15K startup and 2-4 month breakeven
View PlanGarage Epoxy Flooring Business
65-75% margins with $8K-$15K monthly revenue: Project-based with $15K-$35K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanJunk Removal Business
15-35% margins with $5K-$15K monthly revenue: Meat-and-potatoes hauling business with $10K-$25K startup and 3-8 month breakeven
View PlanCarpet Cleaning Business
50-70% margins with $5K-$15K monthly revenue: High-margin local service with $15K-$40K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanMobile Car Detailing Business
40-60% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Flexible mobile service with $10K-$25K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanParking Lot Striping Business
45-65% margins with $8K-$15K monthly revenue: B2B service with $15K-$35K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanConstruction Site Cleanup Business
35-55% margins with $8K-$15K monthly revenue: B2B contractor service with $15K-$35K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanFence Installation Business
35-50% margins with $8K-$15K monthly revenue: Project-based with $15K-$50K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanLaundromat Business
20-35% margins with $5K-$15K monthly revenue: Pay-per-use with $200K-$500K startup and 18-36 month breakeven
View PlanTrash Bin Cleaning Business
35-50% margins with $8K-$25K monthly revenue: Recurring subscription with $75K-$200K startup and 6-12 month breakeven
View PlanCar Wash Business
15-40% margins with $8K-$75K monthly revenue: Transaction-based with $50K-$500K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View PlanPest Control Business
15-35% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Recurring contracts with $15K-$50K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View PlanPhoto Booth Rentals Business
65-80% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Event-based with $15K-$45K startup and 8-15 month breakeven
View PlanApartment Turnover Services
35-50% margins with $8K-$25K monthly revenue: B2B service with $5K-$15K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanGutter Cleaning Business
65-80% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Seasonal service with $2K-$8K startup and 2-4 month breakeven
View PlanVending Machine Business
20-35% margins with $300-$800 per machine monthly: Automated retail with $3K-$10K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View PlanDryer Vent Cleaning Business
60-75% margins with $5K-$15K monthly revenue: Safety-focused service with $3K-$8K startup and 2-4 month breakeven
View PlanBounce House / Event Rentals
60-80% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: High-margin rental with $15K-$50K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View PlanPool Cleaning Business
60-80% margins with $3K-$8K monthly revenue: Recurring revenue service with $5K-$15K startup and 3-6 month breakeven
View PlanCommercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning
40-60% margins with $10K-$30K monthly revenue: Compliance-driven B2B service with $20K-$50K startup and 6-12 month breakeven
View PlanLandscaping / Lawn Care Business
15-35% margins with $8K-$15K monthly revenue: Recurring revenue model with $15K-$50K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View PlanNon-Medical Home Care Business
15-25% margins with $15K-$50K monthly revenue: Staffing-heavy model with $50K-$150K startup and 6-18 month breakeven
View Plan🚀 8 More Coming Soon
We're adding 8 more comprehensive business plans specifically designed for first-time entrepreneurs. Each includes startup costs, revenue projections, and a rookie-friendliness score.
10 Favorite Seasonal Businesses
High-margin seasonal opportunities that let you earn significant income in compressed timeframes. Perfect for side hustles or building multiple income streams throughout the year.
Fireworks Stand Business Plan
Work 20 days, make $15K-$30K: 67-73% margins with seasonal intensity and walk-in traffic model in $952M growing market
View PlanChristmas Tree Lot Business Plan
26M families buy real trees annually: 25-40% net margins with $10K-$15K startup in compressed 6-week season
View PlanChristmas Lights Installation
Generate $100K-$800K in 60-90 days: 90% customer retention with 25-45% net margins and $50K-$100K lifetime value per customer
View PlanShaved Ice Stand Business Plan
88-94% margins with $50K-$150K Year 1 potential: Event-based mobile business with $5K-$30K startup and 2-6 month breakeven
View PlanSeasonal Leaf Removal Business
Earn $15K-$35K in 3-4 months: Low barrier to entry ($6K-$13K startup) with 35-50% margins and strong customer retention
View PlanSnow Removal Business
Seasonal service with 93% customer retention: $23B market with 60-75% margins and multi-year commercial contracts
View PlanBackyard Ice Rink Business
Seasonal cold-weather opportunity: $100K-$300K annually with 60-68% margins selling DIY rink kits to hockey families
View PlanPool Cleaning Business
Build a recurring revenue service business: $75K-$150K annually with predictable income and strong margins
View PlanPorch Pumpkin Decorating Service
Seasonal decorating business: $25K-$250K in 4 months with 70% margins and $15K-$28K startup
View PlanHalloween Pop-Up Shop
Complete business plan for seasonal retail: $150K revenue in 60 days with $131K-$240K startup capital
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