Part time side business a good idea for a college student?

[Arthur Digby Sellers]

Originally Posted by Almeida93

True, the start up cost of being a house painter is cheaper. i also think lawn care is more competitive since alot of people see it as a full time job and they are always trying to find work. Since there is greater profit possibility in lawn care than in house painting ( Unless you are really good at it and paint rich people houses) there is room for someone like me just to earn some cash.

I also forgot to add that you'll need a trailer and, obviously, a vehicle that can haul all of that equipment. So yeah, startup costs are high.

I think tutoring is a great idea as well.

[convextech]

You're also going to have to get licensed, insured and bonded. Many homeowners won't just hire some kid off the street because if they get hurt, we can get sued.

[Almeida93]

Yeah of course i need to. I want to go through the process so future employers know i am legit with paying taxes, insurance, registrating the name of the company etc.

Rige now house paint sounds the most ideal. I don't need much to survive so my prices would be low.

[lilyflower3191981]

Originally Posted by Almeida93

I am interested in the construction skilled trades, but first i want to earn a business degree because i want i want one, business is interesting, and just in case i need something to fall on.

But i don't want to work menial jobs for someone else right now. I am thinking of managing a part time side business for income and to develop some entrepreneur business skills. I have no problem with working for someone else in the skilled trades, but i would like to be self employed later in life.


I don't want to grow the business into an empire or anything. I just want to do for a little income and to develop some skills. I am thinking of doing a side business in house painting.


I am thinking of doing this side business part time, going to school part time and continuing training in boxing.

I started an ebay business in year 2003. Now I have over 20000 positive feedbacks and this side business generate $4000 - $5000 extra cash for me. As a matter of fact, I used this extra money to purchase a rental property several years ago.

At least selling on ebay was a good option for me when I was in college. House painting as a side business sounds good. But I wonder how do you promote your business? Do you have enough demands of house painting in your area? You also need to calculate the cost and make sure the project is going to be profitable.

Good luck.

[AnthonyJ34]

Originally Posted by mkpunk

The problem with lawn care is that there are a good amount of start up costs. Mowers cost anywhere from $100 up and other equipment don't come that cheap either. Unless you have the money otherwise, it may be a problem staying up as it would take several jobs to just break-even. Then comes recurring costs. Compare that to painting, you need a few brushes and the paint which is much easier.

I'd see about being an entrepreneur with a true small business idea or become a tutor. You'd be surprised how many students need one and don't know where to look for one.

Is it possible to be a paid tutor without a degree? I often thought of doing that, but I never finished my degree. But I still have a lot of knowledge in certain areas.