An Idea for a Small Business You Can Start

Start-up costs range $50 to $500,000+, earnings $5,000 to $2,000,000++, skills from knowing nothing to running an airline. Bon appetit!

ABSTRACTING AND INDEXING

Start-up cost: $2100 (PC and printer)

Potential earnings: $5,000 to $75,000+

Advertising: Contact database publishers, check out classified advertisements for leads, e-mail your samples/resume to online newsletter services, and contact corporate librarians. The NFAIS publishes the "Guide to Careers in Abstracting and Indexing". Create a Web site advertising your services.

Equipment needed: Typical home personal computer as advertised in Sunday retail inserts. Word processing software, database software.

WHAT YOU DO
Consider marketing your services in condensing articles for database and online information services. Focus on a particular technical niche in your area of expertise, such as Medical Research or Computer Training Technology.

Site Luring Freebies: Links to great online newsletters, links to sites in your area of expertise, and samples of any of your abstracts.

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