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$500–$2K/event
$4K–$10K startup
Medium
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Mobile golf sim rentals for corporate outings, bachelor parties, and private events.
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$60–$120/hr
$1.2K–$3.4K startup
Medium
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On-site car repairs and maintenance — no shop overhead, high demand in suburbs.
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$50–$150/load
$300–$900 startup
Easy
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Truck, muscle, and hustle. Low barrier to entry with steady residential demand.
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$500–$1.2K/event
$3K–$5.5K startup
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Espresso bar for weddings, office events, and pop-ups. Great margins on every cup.
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$200–$600/event
$2.5K–$5K startup
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$800–$2.6K startup
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Wedding films, event recaps, and social media content for local businesses.
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