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Money & Taxes, Blog · November 2, 2016

Finance a Micro Business Without Debt

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Most micro businesses do not require a lot of start up funds, making them an attractive way to launch a business. Some entrepreneurs even start micro businesses as a means to fund another, larger business. Try to start your micro business without any debt. Then all your profits can go back into the business or better yet, your pocket!

Save the money first

If you could pay back a loan, then you should be able to save up some money beforehand. Don’t believe that the business will pay for itself. Most businesses fail and frequently it is because the owner had too much debt.

Start small as a hobby

Aim to break even by covering your expenses at first. You will learn a lot about marketing, pricing and customer service.

Find an investor

Investors are willing to take a risk on a new business and may not expect to be repaid for a long period, if ever. Ask your parents or grandparents to be your first investors.

Sell something

If you have an asset such electronics, books, toys or games, raise cash by selling it. Or have a garage sale and advertise it as a fund raiser to launch a new business. Advertise your business and raise money at the same time.

Work a temporary job

Work retail over Christmas, deliver pizzas for a few months, mow some grass, or babysit like crazy to earn some cash. You’ll practice the time management skills you’ll need when you start your micro business.

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My book, Running a Micro Business, has more tips on avoiding debt.

Carol Topp, CPA is the author of the Micro Business for Teens.

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Related posts:

  1. 5 Ways You Can Start a Micro Business Without Debt
  2. 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Micro Business With Debt
  3. Start a Micro Business with No Debt (podcast)
  4. Start a micro business with no money (podcast)
  5. My plan for a debt-free Christmas

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From a parent

Thank you for your e-book on teen micro businesses. Your valuable experience and wealth of knowledge is vast.

Your presentations at Cincinnati homeschool conferences and sharing with us over the years have benefited us well.

I can hardly believe we are at this point in our life-and here he is a young man ready to try his fortune with the world.

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