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Are you skilled at in-home and business repairs? If so, you might want to provide handyman services. Caleb started North Seattle Handyman in 2017 and is making $250k/year with only one employee. He started his handyman business with $5,000 and has never had a month where he didn't break even. He shared how he started his business, and we're going to share his tips with you. We'll walk you through...

Have you always wanted to start a business, but felt like you couldn't afford the startup costs? Upflip is here to help you. We're going to walk you through the steps of how to start a business with no money. We'll share some of the business ideas that Paul Akers from Fast Cap and Mike Andes of Augusta Lawn Care Services see as great opportunities. In addition, we'll share information with you from...

Have you ever wondered how to start a boutique business? Lee Smith started Urbanity in 2009 after traveling to New York City and realizing that Bellevue, Washington didn't have a clothing store where you could go to select full outfits of designer clothing and accessories in one place.  Today it's making over  $1,000,000 a year. We're going to walk you through the process of starting your own...

What business can I start as a teenager? The truth is, you can start almost any business an adult can. Today we are going to discuss some teenage business ideas that you can start right away. Many of the suggestions have low costs and resources needed. Some of the ideas require no funding, which makes it easier to finance your operations. Young people today want to do more meaningful work, and I...

On occasion, you'll have opportunities to answer interview questions as a small business owner. The interview questions will vary depending on what you are being interviewed about. Regardless of the type of interview, we'll provide a list of questions to help you prepare your answers. The list of questions typically falls into 6 categories including: Origination of the business Processes ...

Are you a fan of comic books and graphic novels? I bet you have wondered how to start a comic book store. Ilan has been in the comic book industry since the ‘80s. He started in 1982 when he started Fat Moose Comics. After 32 years in New Jersey, he moved to Washington and started Mighty Moose Comics. He's got tons of experience and knowledge to share with us. We'll discuss some of the great...

Have you ever wondered how to start a screen-printing business? You can start screen printing with $10,000 or less. We’ll show you how to make a great living running a screen printer. Forrest Wedmore and Clint Graham started The Foundry in 2010 as a custom t-shirt company. The screen printing company that they were using was struggling and sold them the screen printing equipment for $10,000. 11 years...

Have you ever wondered how to start a carpet cleaning business? Matt Crimi started North Seattle Carpet Cleaning with a $3,000 loan and a course from a janitorial supply company. Now he's on track to make $108k this year! We’ll show you how to do it too. If you want to know how to start a carpet cleaning business, keep reading. We’ll walk you through the process with tips on: Developing the...

Do you love dogs? What if you could harness your affection for animals to provide a fun and safe place for pets to hang out while their owners go about their routines, vacations, and unexpected events? According to the latest statistics, Americans recently adopted new pets at a staggering rate, especially dogs. Rover.com reports that 49% of Americans have adopted a new dog since early 2020.  If you...

Have you ever had a great idea for a product but didn't know how to start a business from scratch? Jason Hernandez started Pooch Selfie and is on track to make $250k this year selling one product! We'll show you how to do it too. Jason's path started with a product idea that originated while his wife was playing with their dog and trying to get a picture. From there he created a prototype, started...