5 Low-Cost Businesses You Can Start This Month
- Simone McFarlane-Tucker
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago

Queen… Let’s talk legacy, not limits. 💗
In today’s economy, waiting for the “perfect time” to start your business can leave you stuck in the same cycle. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a fancy office, a trust fund, or thousands in startup capital to begin. You just need a vision, a little hustle, and a game plan.
If you’ve been praying for a sign—this is it. 🙌🏾Here are 5 low-cost businesses you can start this month (yes, THIS month) to add income, build your brand, and shift your mindset from surviving to thriving:
1. Notary Public / Loan Signing Agent
Start-up Cost: ~$100–$300
Income Potential: $75–$300 per appointment
Notary work is one of the most slept-on streams of income. Whether you're notarizing general documents or completing loan signings for real estate transactions, this is a flexible, professional hustle with major earning power.✨ Pro tip: Add field inspections to your services and earn even more by taking photos and verifying equipment or properties!
Want in? Join our next Notary Workshop and get hands-on training! More Info
2. Travel Agent
Start-up Cost: ~$20–$199
Income Potential: Unlimited (commissions + team building)
Love travel? You can turn that passion into profit. Becoming a certified travel agent lets you book flights, cruises, group trips, and luxury vacations while earning commissions. The best part? You can do it all from your phone.
🌍 Book with GLAM or build your own travel business at www.tagglam.com/travelagency
3. Digital Products / Canva Templates
Start-up Cost: Free to $50Income Potential: $500–$5,000/month
Got an eye for design or knowledge to share? You can sell digital planners, social media templates, eBooks, or brand kits using free platforms like Canva and Etsy. Create once, and get paid over and over again—while you sleep!
🎨 Tip: Pick a niche you love (like beauty, coaching, or business) and build around it.
4. Freelance Services (Admin, Social Media, Virtual Assistant)
Start-up Cost: $0–$100
Income Potential: $15–$75/hour
Businesses need help—and you have skills. From inbox management to social media content creation, you can become a virtual assistant, social media manager, or admin pro with just your laptop and Wi-Fi. This is perfect if you love helping others behind the scenes.
📌 Create a free profile on sites like Fiverr, Upwork, or HoneyBook to start booking clients.
5. Thrift Reseller / Boutique Owner
Start-up Cost: $50–$200
Income Potential: $500–$3,000+/month
If you have an eye for fashion or a love for curating looks, reselling gently used clothing can be a money-maker. You can thrift and flip items on platforms like Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace, or your own IG boutique.
Bonus: It’s also a great way to support sustainability and give clothes a second life!
👑 Final Thoughts
Starting a business doesn’t require perfection—it requires movement.And trust me, you don’t have to do it alone.
Whether you’re trying to earn extra income, walk in your purpose, or build something your children can inherit… these low-cost businesses are your open door.
✨ Let’s build smart. Let’s build now. Let’s build legacy.
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