Service Business Idea

Finder Service

• rare metals,
• a location for a business requiring a certain traffic pattern,
• an aircraft having a unique carrying capacity,
• or leads

You do the scouting and research work to locate the desired item.

What you need to know about this business

• You will charge a finder’s fee ranging from 3% to 5% depending on the value of the item.
• The startup cost can range from $500 to $950 for mailing, Internet and classified ads to get started.
• The earning potential is $25,000 to $100,000 year.
• You need to be constantly on the look for needs and availabilities before you can close your first deal.
• Because you must do some scouting for needs and availabilities, it usually takes one to two months to see your first earning.

How to market this business

• Contact local firms with a mailing saying, “We find anything for a fee”
• Run small classified ads in business magazines and new papers
• Put classified ads on the Internet or build a web site around a niche market for which you want to find things.
• Create a niche website to bring needs and availabilities together.

Business Equipment Requirements

• Desk
• Telephone
• PC and printer
• High speed Internet access
• A web site (optional, but highly recommended)

You can specialize in finding real estate leads, vacation spot rental leads, and may other areas. Bring individuals together those who have needs and available services never goes out of style.

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