Real-World Business ways to make money

Shops, vans, machines and buying businesses outright. The biggest theme on the site and the one with the most licences, insurance and paperwork before you take a penny.

32ideas6wide openA$0–2.2ktypical start

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Startup costUS$25k+

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Ready in3–12 mo

Days2–6 wks1–3 mo 3–12 mo 1 yr+

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Dog daycare and boarding

A capital-intensive but structurally growing pet-services business — one bad safety incident can undo years of reputation.

Cost$$$$$A$149,606–598,426

Ready in3–12 mo

CeilingA$10k

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Franchise ownership

Pay a franchise fee for a proven format and ongoing royalties — the brand doesn't fix a bad location or thin unit economics.

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