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Are you wondering how to price pressure washing jobs right? Pricing your cold water cleaning services correctly is crucial to creating a profitable pressure washing company. You’ll need to understand how to measure linear footage, convert it to square feet, pick a pricing strategy, then add markup and profit margins. We’ll share what you need to go from the linear foot to a printed estimate for...

Are you looking for jobs that let you be your own boss? We cover 27 of the best self-employed jobs you can find. We have you covered, from entry-level jobs to self-employment business opportunities that leverage years of school and professional experience. You won’t believe that number 12 went from being a surgeon’s assistant to making millions a year, but it’s true (listen to the interview to...

You’ve looked into the steps of starting a vending machine business, but you haven’t developed business plans. We’ll help you create a vending machine business plan. Adam Hill has owned and operated Hill Vending since 2014, when he bought a $120 vending route. Now he’s making over $600K in annual sales. He’ll share vending machine tips so you know how to estimate vending machine profits and...

Did you know the average pressure-washing business is expected to make over $90K in 2023? That's pretty impressive considering most power washing companies are one-person operations. We will show you how to start a pressure washing business that succeeds faster than the industry standard. We interviewed six power-washing business owners to learn how successful pressure washing businesses operate. We'll...

Think you live in a big city? Think again. Most Americans live in small towns. Curiously, many who think they live in big cities actually reside in one of many incorporated locations that blend together—that’s what a big city is, after all! That’s why you should get to know the best small-town business ideas. You won’t believe how few people you need for some of these small-town business ideas...

Are you wondering how to make money on the side? We have 25 good side business ideas for your extra time. We spend thousands of hours annually interviewing small business owners to learn the recipes they used to start and grow a business. We’ve put together a list of businesses to work on the side. Get ready to find a business idea you can start. Good ideas for side business entrepreneurs are available...

Have you ever been super thirsty and unable to find a drink? Starting a vending machine business can be a great way to make passive income with low startup costs. Are you ready to learn how to start a vending machine business? Adam Hill told us: The corporate world was trying to make me bounce around a lot and I wanted to stay in my strip of paradise. I decided to leave my job, buy a vending...

Some people love being on the go, experiencing new places, and networking. The best mobile business ideas all require traveling.  Want to know the best part? Every mobile business idea on this list has the potential to make you rich! Find out how number 13 on our list made a 19-year-old a millionaire. We discuss the characteristics of a mobile business and different types of mobile...

According to Move.org, infant childcare costs between 10.6% and 26.3% of household income. It’s no wonder that many parents decide it’s more beneficial for a parent to stay at home than to go back to work and spend a large portion of their income to pay someone else to watch their own children. That’s why we’re going to show you how to start a daycare. Kristy Bickmeyer started Twinkle...

I'm not always comfortable entering people's homes, but I like cleaning. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. So, I think I'd prefer to start a commercial cleaning business. How do I get commercial cleaning contracts? Good news! Many of our partner Chris Mondragon's strategies are great for companies wondering how to get cleaning contracts.  Chris doesn't ask customers to sign contracts, but he's...