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Boom times for gourmet mushroom growers. In recent years, demand for gourmet mushrooms has skyrocketed, creating opportunity for new growers. The most profitable culinary mushrooms are shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Both oyster and shiitake are easy to grow and can be produced on “waste” products like sawdust or straw. They are quick to grow to maturity - about 6-8 weeks from start to harvest. Best of all, you can grow a lot of both varieties in a small area. Using the “grow bag” method, experienced growers can grow 12,000 pounds of gourmet mushrooms in a 500 square foot space every...

If you've been downsized, outsourced, grown tired of the rat race or just need more income and a brighter future, this book is for you. If you're ready to take charge and become your own boss, this book is for you. The demand for local, fast courier and delivery services is booming. Independent local couriers can provide the services that are in demand, like same-day deliveries that are just not available from UPS or Fedex. What does a courier do? They pick up and deliver packages, documents, even pets, for businesses and individuals. This service is always in demand, even in smaller in ...

Growing High Value Trees Growing trees for profit is an ideal part-time or full-time business for anyone who wants to be their own boss and enjoys being outdoors working with plants. Trees are a profitable, renewable resource that can be grown in a backyard or on acreage. You can start a tree growing business with a small amount of money - as little as a few hundred dollars. Here are the 8 proven money-makers covered in this book: Bonsai - Tiny trees that can be grown in a small backyard. Japanese maples - A high-value tree that can be grown in a backyard. Fruit trees - 3 best ways to ...

Your complete step-by-step guide to starting a profitable senior concierge service in just 30 days. With over 50 million seniors over 65 in the U.S. alone, the demand for senior concierge services is skyrocketing. As seniors age, they need more help with many of the daily activities younger folks take for granted, like running errands, pet care, household management and dozens of other tasks. If you have a "can-do" attitude, common sense and compassion for elders, you will do well in this business. A senior concierge services offers you: A flexible schedule. Be your own boss. A recession-...

Starting a backyard plant nursery can be a great way to turn your love of plants and gardening into cash. It's one of the best ways to "bootstrap" a few hundred dollars into a good income.Start Your Own Backyard Plant Nursery is 3 guides in 1, covering the most profitable landscaping plants, flowers and herbs for small growers. Over 180 different plants are covered - all proven sellers so you're not guessing what to plant that will sell!You'll discover how to grow and sell:Landscaping trees and shrubs, ground covers, ornamental grasses, fresh cut and dried flowers, popular culinary and ...

Discover how you can earn $35 to $60 an hour driving seniors to medical appointments. This fast-growing service business is needed every day in every town and you can get started on a shoestring. One in five seniors does not drive and many of those may be forced to stay home due to lack of transportation and miss a medical appointment or be unable to shop for groceries. A private senior transportation service helps those seniors get around easily.In addition, the federal government now requires that state medicaid programs cover the cost of transportation to medical appointments. This has ...

Your Complete Guide to Starting a Profitable Senior Home Care Business. A senior home care business offers you: Flexible hours. Be your own boss. A recession-proof business. Start on a shoestring. In this book, you'll discover: How to get started with just a few hundred dollars. How to price your services. How to get a steady stream of new customers. State-by-state licensing information. The 12 most in-demand services to offer. The 5 essential forms you'll need to succeed.

Lavender - The Perfect Cash Crop for Small Growers. Lavender farming can produce a substantial income for small growers. The fresh flowers are sold in bundles or used to make lavender oil, and the dried flower bunches are sold to florists and hobbyists for dried arrangements and wreaths. The harvested lavender is also used to make dozens of value-added products, from dried buds to aromatherapy products, skin-care products, sachets and herbal pillows. All are easy to make and in demand from consumers who love the scent of lavender. That’s the beauty of lavender – unlike other ...

Boom Times for Garlic Growers Gourmet garlic is one of the easiest and most profitable cash crops for small growers and perfect for organic growers, as garlic has few pests and diseases thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Garlic is easy to plant, grow and harvest and the plants are compact, so a large amount of garlic can be grown in a small area. In fact, garlic can produce an income of up to $10 per square foot, so even a small garlic patch can bring in thousands of dollars. One of the best ways to profit from a garlic crop is to “add value” by selling garlic ...

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Profitable Senior Relocation Business in Just 30 Days. As the senior population soars, senior relocation services are doing very well. Helping seniors downsize and move to a smaller residence or retirement community with as little stress as possible is one of the fastest growing senior service businesses. A senior relocation pro helps the elderly organize, pack and helps them decide what to take and what to sell or give away, and handles all the details. A senior relocation service offers you: A high hourly income of $35 to $100 per hour. A flexible ...

Growing Bamboo for Profit Because bamboo is one of the most widely-used landscaping plants, there is a steady demand for popular varieties. One of the best ways to get in on the bamboo boom is with container-grown bamboo plants. Why container-grown? By growing bamboo in containers – typically 2 to 5 gallon pots – you’ll be able to grow more healthy plants in a smaller space, cut down on labor, and have a plant that is ready to load in a customer’s car quickly and easily. Growing bamboo for profit is an ideal part-time business if you have limited time, as bamboo plants, especially ...

Ginseng - A High-Value Cash Crop Nicknamed “green gold,” this medicinal herb can be grown in the woods or in raised beds in your backyard. Asians have valued ginseng for thousands of years as a healing herbal tonic, and ginseng has been harvested and exported from the United States for over 300 years. George Washington even used ginseng profits to finance the American revolution! At current prices, a half-acre ginseng patch could produce over $100,000 worth of seeds and roots over a six-year period, or over $16,000 per year. A few backyard raised beds of ginseng could produce $5,000 per...

Start Your Own Six-Figure Window Cleaning Business Take a look around - there are dirty windows everywhere! Those dirty windows offer a business opportunity that can bring $50 to $70 per hour, or over $120,000 annually. A window cleaning business is very profitable and easy to start. You can start making money right now. In fact, many part-timers earn $2,000 monthly working just 4 Saturdays a month. With this complete start-up guide, you’ll learn the proven step-by-step way to get all the window cleaning jobs you can handle and turn those jobs into “customers for life,” so you’ll ...

Big Profits from Small Plants Unlike most other specialty food crops, microgreens are easy to grow and can be ready to sell in about two weeks. They can be grown indoors or outdoors, so microgreens are a perfect crop for urban farmers who may not have access to a patch of dirt. Because microgreens are expensive, selling for $20 to $60 per pound, growers can produce a solid income in a very small space compared to traditional farming. For example, growing microgreens on a rack or shelving to grow vertically can produce several pounds per square foot per month. You can start a microgreens ...

Your step-by-step guide to starting a profitable senior home safety business in just 30 days. Nine out of ten seniors over 65 wants to "age in place" and live independently in their own home as long as possible. But as seniors age, they are at higher risk for in-home injuries, as their balance, eyesight and flexibility are reduced. As a result, one in three seniors has a serious fall each year. Here's the good news - With just basic home modifications, injuries can largly be prevented, allowing seniors to age in place safely in the comfort of their own home. Helping seniors stay safe in ...

Do you love gardening and want to make money from your passion? If so, consider growing plants for profit. You might be surprised to learn that the most profitable plants are not the ones you usually see in a home vegetable garden but specialty crops that are in high demand and fetch high prices. Some specialty crops can earn you up to $90,000 an acre and are easy to grow. And the best part is, you don't need to quit your day job to become a specialty crop grower. You can do it in your spare time, just a few hours a week. But before planting, you must find the right specialty crop for your ...

The senior population is growing fast – today one out of six Americans is over 65. That’s 52 million seniors! Many of these seniors can afford (and want) second homes, so the number of second homes has grown dramatically in the last 2 decades. In addition to prosperous seniors, the number of highly paid professionals has also grown in recent years, and a second home is high on their wish list as well.As the number of second homes has grown, so has the need for someone to look after both the primary and second home while the owners are away. And because home prices have increased so much...

Start Your Own Six-Figure Newsletter: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Profitable One-Person Newsletter This book is the ultimate guide to starting your six-figure newsletter from scratch, even without prior experience or technical skills. This book will teach you everything you need to know to build a successful and sustainable newsletter business, from finding your perfect niche, creating great content, and growing and monetizing your email list. In this book, you will learn: How to find your perfect niche, balancing your passion with profitability. How to build your newsletter using ...

Your complete step-by-step guide to starting a six-figure haul-away business If you want to earn $50 to $120 an hour with your pickup truck or van, with a proven business that’s easy to start, manage and grow, look no further. The haul-away business is a simple, 3-step process … People call you. You haul away their junk … and you get paid a lot of money for doing it. You don’t need computer skills, expensive equipment or a college degree. A junk hauling business offers you: Be your own boss. A flexible schedule - work part-time or full-time. Start on a shoestring. A recession-proof ...

Are you looking for a rewarding and profitable business that helps seniors live better lives? Do you want to start a home-based service business with low start-up costs and high demand? If so, this book is for you! 5 Profitable Senior Service Businesses You Can Start on a Shoestring is a comprehensive introductory guide that shows you how to launch and run a successful senior service business. You will discover: • How to start a senior homecare business that provides non-medical care and companionship to seniors who want to stay in their homes. • How to start a senior concierge business...