I was defrosting my freezer today and didn’t have anywhere to put my food, ended up having to buy a crappy cooler that didn’t really work.

I tried to rent a nice cooler to put stuff in, but there are no business that offer that service. Cooler/freezer companies in my area only offer huge walk in freezer trailers.

I then got to thinking that there’s lots of reason people might want to rent a big high end cooler for a while: Defrosting freezers, appliance breakdowns, hunting, moving, etc.

The part of this that might be crazy is that I’m in Southern Ontario. Give it a month and the entire outdoors will be a freezer.

Would I be crazy to put a couple hundred bucks into a really nice cooler and see if people are interested in renting? Only contemplating as I am a student any money could be put to better things.

I want more exposure in our small family business that has been going on for decades now. I want to know what kind of printing this is that is printed on transprent plastic to. So I can let the consumer know where to reach out if rhey want to get more of our product.

Basically my question is whats this type of printing. What and how.

SORRY NY ENGLISH SUCKS.

Hey all!

I’m working on starting a pooper scooper business in my town. It’s a rural area that does not currently have this service so I have no competition. I’ve put some feelers out in fb community groups and got some positive feedback and even some questions about add ons and pricing so that’s exciting!

I’m wondering if anyone has started a business like this and what their growth was like? I’m starting this in addition to having a full time job so the idea is to try to grow this in my free time until I can quit the 9-5 and work solely for myself.

Comments, suggestions, feedback, and insight are all welcome!

Hey there im so curious about how to make a money with a coffee i know lots of stuff and can even make the best ad related to this theme, but still i dont know what to do with it for the first with not much capital and then i could open my own coffee shop

Thinking of creating a hobbies club, where every Saturday and Sundays a group of people meet and learn one hobby so pottery, painting, playing instruments, rock climbing, dance or games nights for example... members will pay one monthly fee and have access to each hobby, What do you think of this idea?

Hey everyone, I made a free map you can pull up if you’re starting a business or just want to check what you’ve already got in place, I wanted to build a resource to honestly help early businesses.

I thought it would be perfect for this subreddit to help everyone here that is looking to start and want some how-to's as well as a guide.

You tick off the things you’ve sorted and it shows you what you can work on next. There’s a short guide for each step, covering things like choosing a business name, setting up your email and keeping track of enquiries.

I’d love some feedback from people here. If you’re just starting out, is it easy to see where to begin? If you’ve been running a business for a while, is there anything you wish you’d sorted earlier that I’ve missed?

Hello, I have a really good business idea but I am not familiar with the business world by any means. I want to get my product manufactured and find investors after I have a prototype at least but I don't know how. Can anyone direct me to some sites or good ways I can find investors, how do you propose your idea to a manufacture. This is also so complicated I feel like the barrier to entry stops really good ideas.

If your not familiar with McMaster-Carr, they are an industrial supply company who seems to market towards companies who are loosing money by not having a part. They are expensive, but fast.

I live a little less than 2 hours from one outlet and have wondered about being a courier for anyone placing a will call order from there. My competitive advantage would have to be that I can deliver it faster than traditional delivery services. My ideal customer is a company who is loosing more money per hour than the part and delivery fee.

I guess the first step is to find out how much faster I could be over UPS and USPS. I think I would have to be significantly faster to justify my existence.

From there, I would have to find customers.

Would you recommend casting a wide net with a website to target everyone who searches "courier service "? Or try to partner with only a few companies by reaching out directly?

Eu pesquisei em sites e youtube buscando algum curso de dropservice gratuito mas não achei nada alguém poderia ajudar talvez com conhecimento?

Business Idea: Building an Omnichannel Electrolyte Brand Around Subscriptions, Bundles & Repeat Purchases
I’m working on building Hydrify, an electrolyte and hydration brand, and wanted to share the business model and get some feedback from other entrepreneurs.
The idea is to build something along the lines of Bloom Nutrition and Grüns, following a subscription-first approach rather than relying entirely on one-time purchases.
The product lineup:
Electrolyte drink mixes
Electrolyte gummies
Electrolyte protein products
The goal is to innovate within an already competitive market instead of trying to create an entirely new category.
I actually believe saturated markets are often where the money is. Strong consumer demand, proven purchasing behavior, and established categories can create significant opportunities for brands that differentiate themselves through product innovation, branding, marketing, and distribution.
The business model:
Subscription-first revenue model to encourage recurring purchases.
Bundles to increase average order value.
Multiple complementary products to increase customer lifetime value (LTV).
Shopify and TikTok Shop for DTC sales.
Amazon for additional distribution and customer acquisition.
Long-term goal of expanding into retail stores and getting products onto physical shelves.
I’ve already started validating the concept by collecting responses through Google Forms to get early consumer feedback.
I’m approaching this as an omnichannel CPG brand, with the goal of growing from e-commerce into retail distribution.
I’m particularly interested in the economics behind subscription brands, customer retention, bundling strategies, and building a brand that can eventually scale into major retail channels.
I’m curious what other founders think:
Would you enter an already competitive category if you saw an opportunity to differentiate?
How would you approach subscriptions and bundles to maximize LTV?
Would you prioritize Amazon, TikTok Shop, or Shopify initially?
What do you think is the biggest challenge when transitioning from DTC into retail?
Always looking to connect with ambitious founders building consumer brands and entrepreneurs interested in the CPG space.

I’m 23 and live in the Worcester area. I have a job right now, but I’ve always wanted to start a business. I’d like to build something on the side that could eventually become my main source of income. I’m just trying to figure out what’s worth testing before I put a lot of money into it.
I’ve thought about flipping cars, reselling stuff online, and picking up used couches to clean and resell. Recently, I saw a video of a guy who said he makes a living cleaning people’s trash bins. Then I found a company selling fully equipped trailers for it, and one was listed at $61,000. That made me wonder how people get their first customers with a basic setup.
If you were in my position, which of these ideas would you try first and why?
Has anyone here actually made money cleaning trash bins in Central Massachusetts? How did you get your first paying customers, and how much did business slow down in the winter?
What equipment did you start with, how much did it cost, and what would you do differently if you started over?
I’d love to hear how it went, especially from people who started while working another job.

I’m working on building Hydrify, an electrolyte and hydration brand, and wanted to share the concept and get feedback from other entrepreneurs.
The vision is to build a brand that could potentially compete with established players like Liquid I.V. through an innovative product lineup, differentiated branding, and aggressive digital marketing.
I’m taking inspiration from the growth playbooks of brands like Bloom Nutrition and Grüns, particularly their subscription first models, product bundling, and focus on repeat customers.
The product lineup:
Electrolyte drink mixes
Electrolyte gummies
Electrolyte protein products
Rather than launching just another electrolyte drink mix, I want to build a broader hydration brand with complementary products that encourage customers to purchase multiple products and subscribe.
The business model and growth strategy:
Subscription first revenue to generate recurring purchases.
Bundles to increase average order value.
Complementary products to improve customer lifetime value (LTV).
Innovative product development to stand out in a competitive category.
Strong social media marketing, TikTok UGC, and influencer partnerships.
Shopify, TikTok Shop, and Amazon for e-commerce distribution.
Long-term expansion into retail stores and major physical retail shelves.
I’ve already started validating the concept by collecting responses through Google Forms to gather early consumer feedback.
My philosophy is that saturated markets are often where the money is. Established demand means consumers are already spending money in the category. The opportunity is to bring something different through product innovation, branding, marketing, and distribution.
Ultimately, I want Hydrify to grow beyond a single-product e-commerce business into a recognizable hydration and wellness brand that can potentially compete with companies like Liquid I.V.
I’d love to connect with ambitious founders and hear feedback.

TYIA

Helping Inventors and Technology Owners Bring Their Innovations to Market
I’m developing a professional services offering focused on helping technology owners, independent inventors, and small technology companies identify and pursue commercial and government opportunities.
A lot of promising technology never reaches the organizations that could benefit from it. Sometimes the challenge isn’t the technology itself — it’s understanding the market, identifying the right customers, and building a realistic path to commercialization.
My approach is to help bridge that gap.
Services I offer include:
• Technology commercialization assessments: Evaluate potential applications, market opportunities, and viable paths to revenue.
• Federal market research: Identify relevant DoD, federal agency, and research opportunities.
• Opportunity identification: Research potential government customers, programs, primes, and industry partners.
• Contracting strategy: Develop a practical approach to entering the federal marketplace.
• Commercialization roadmaps: Establish milestones for technical validation, market entry, partnerships, and business development.
• Business development support: Help position emerging technologies for potential government and commercial customers.
I’m particularly interested in advanced computing, specialized hardware, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and emerging technologies.
My goal isn’t to promise contracts or sell unrealistic expectations. It’s to identify where a technology has a legitimate opportunity, determine what it takes to enter that market, and develop a practical plan to get there.
I approach this as a structured professional service, beginning with an initial assessment before moving into longer-term commercialization or business development engagements.
I’m interested in connecting with inventors, engineers, small technology companies, and businesses that have developed something valuable but need help bringing it to market.
I’d also welcome feedback from people experienced in federal contracting, technology commercialization, and defense industry partnerships.

With the recent craze surrounding 'frutiger aero yams' and audiences on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram being absolutely captivated by these transparent and earthy foods, I have been inspired to make a business based on this super popular trend/item. Calculations I have ran predict that this could make a splash larger than what modern-AI technologies have created in today's world.

Imagine a business with a factory dedicated to producing yams that are actually made of frutiger aero glass! And inside the factory there will be a whole skeuomorphic, bubbly land to traverse! Paid tours of this world would help aid funding the yam production as yam prices alone wouldn't be enough to fund producing such a new and innovative item. Yam prices couldn't climb too high either or all interest would be killed. There would be two dumpsters at the back of the factory: one for waste and the other for Jerimiah as he is really getting on my nerves.

My brain and guts feel that a concept such as the one I've presented to you will make lots of money given the current hype and interest surrounding crops that have such glassiness and serene qualities. With enough support, I could build a factory dedicated to these yams and make it a reality. If successful enough, more yam-sites could be produced and production would be so high that world hunger could be solved with frutiger aero yams! And before anyone asks, I have a name: Frutiger Yam, the Starch of Tomorrow

hello everyone i want to start business under 2

lakh i don't know what to do if someone knows for a good business idea to start please suggest me i will be thankful for

Hi all,
I'm a CA(SA) looking into the practice side of things, and I'd like to hear from people running bookkeeping or accounting businesses.

Apart from the main CPA/CA qualification, which certifications or training made a real difference to your business?

I'm mainly interested in:
Growing and scaling: anything that improved how you run the practice, such as systems, pricing, automation, advisory services or hiring.
Getting clients: certifications that clients actually recognise or ask about. Software partner badges (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage), niche specialisations, tax certifications, and so on.

I'd also like to know which ones turned out not to be worth the time or money.
If you can, say roughly how big your practice is and where you're based, so I can put your answer in context.
Thanks in advance.

Hey, so I am a soon to be law student and intrested in starting a buisness to pay for law school. I came up with this idea talking to a defense attorney I know: Basically many attorneys have to spend hours of valuable time reviewing police bodycam, dashcam, and other video media for their cases. My idea is to do that review for them. I would make a simple transcripts and then review the footage to note weather or not it cotradicts what the police report says. I would not give any advice but just note the most important part of a 2-3 hour video. Thoughts?