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!

COPYWRITER

Start-up cost: $3,500 (PC, printer, marketing, advertising)

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

Advertising: Advertise in professional and business publications and newsletter. Send letters of introduction to potential clients gleaned from professional directories. Network in community and professional organizations where you can talk about your services and products and generously distribute business cards. Start by offering services on a barter system so you can accumulate testimonials for use on your Web site.

Equipment needed: Typical home personal computer as advertised in Sunday retail inserts. Word Processing Software

WHAT YOU DO
Consider targeting new and small businesses, marketing and PR firms, and direct mail companies. Write copy for ads, brochures, radio stations, and promotional pieces.

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