于是我就在想,如果我也想买一个local small business,我应该去哪买?我说的不是高大上的VC/PE那种,你可以想象一下假设我想买的是一家书店或者一家停车场这种并不fancy不可能上市的小生意。按说应该有很多小生意是一个主要人物做起来的,然后也许哪天他老了想退休了、恰好他孩子又对这生意不感兴趣、那他有可能就会想把这生意卖掉。应该存在一个平台来买卖生意吧。同理如果哪天我嫌麻烦一个生意不想做了我应该去哪找买家?
Here are some small business investment ideas with estimated costs, pros, and cons:
Gas Station:
Cost: $500,000 to $2 million
Pros: Steady demand, potential for high returns
Cons: High initial investment, environmental concerns
Convenience Store (7-Eleven):
Cost: $30,000 to $100,000 (franchise fee)
Pros: Established brand, flexible hours
Cons: High franchise fees, competition
FedEx Route:
Cost: $50,000 to $500,000
Pros: Established brand, potential for high returns
Cons: High initial investment, logistical challenges
Spa or Salon:
Cost: $50,000 to $200,000
Pros: Growing demand, flexible hours
Cons: High labor costs, competition
Food Truck or Cart:
Cost: $50,000 to $200,000
Pros: Low overhead, flexible hours
Cons: Weather dependence, competition
Vending Machine Business:
Cost: $10,000 to $50,000
Pros: Low overhead, passive income
Cons: High initial investment, machine maintenance
Laundry Services:
Cost: $50,000 to $200,000
Pros: Steady demand, potential for high returns
Cons: High labor costs, equipment maintenance
Home Cleaning and Organization:
Cost: $10,000 to $50,000
Pros: Low overhead, flexible hours
Cons: High labor costs, competition
Tutoring or Education Services:
Cost: $10,000 to $50,000
Pros: Low overhead, flexible hours
Cons: Competition, marketing challenges
Online Business (E-commerce or Digital Marketing):
Cost: $1,000 to $50,000
Pros: Low overhead, flexible hours, scalability
Cons: High marketing costs, competition
Keep in mind that these estimates and pros/cons are general and may vary depending on your location, market conditions, and specific circumstances. It’s essential to conduct thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before investing in any business.
The cost of opening a small hotel or motel varies depending on factors such as location, size and services offered, but here are some examples of listings ¹ ²:
A 35-room motel in two buildings on 1.78 acres with a single-family house is listed for sale.
A 50-room Econo Lodge hotel in Texas is listed for $2,500,000.
A 73-room hotel in Tennessee is listed for $3,600,000.
A 102-room hotel near Pittsburgh is listed for $3,100,000.
A motel in Spencer, Tennessee, is listed for $399,000 plus inventory for the gas station property next door.