Broke? Start Here.

January 13, 2025

I get it—you’re broke, and everything feels like it’s working against you. But here’s the truth: being broke doesn’t mean you’re powerless. It means you’ve got nothing to lose. And that’s a great place to start.

The cheapest businesses aren’t fancy, but they work. Here’s the plan:

  1. Pick a service-based hustle.Services are your fastest path to cash. You don’t need inventory, fancy equipment, or upfront investment. Use what you already have. A few ideas:

    1. Cleaning Services: Houses, offices, or even cars. If you’ve got a vacuum and elbow grease, you’re in business.

    2. Pet Sitting/Walking: Love animals? People pay real money to have their pets cared for.

    3. Freelance Skills: Writing, graphic design, editing—you name it. If you can do it, someone will pay for it.

  2. Start with what you’ve got.Got a car? Drive for Uber or deliver groceries. A lawnmower? Mow lawns. A laptop? Offer virtual assistant services. Don’t overthink it—just start with what’s in your hands.

  3. Focus on cash flow.Your goal isn’t to build the next Apple right now. It’s to get cash coming in. Offer your service to five people today. Use social media, text everyone you know, knock on doors if you have to. Every 'yes' brings you closer to financial breathing room.

  4. Reinvest in the business.When the money starts coming in, don’t blow it. Reinvest. Better tools, better marketing, more reach. Build momentum.

  5. Plan for growth.As you get more stable, think bigger. Build systems. Raise your prices. Or use the income to invest in other business ideas.

You don’t need a lot of money to start, but you do need grit. Take action today—because waiting for the perfect time is how you stay broke.

You've got this.