115 businesses, with the real numbers

Sorted by how much money it takes to begin. Every figure is researched one business at a time — no scores out of ten, no generated estimates. If you already know what you can spend, go straight to the list for your budget.

At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Content site with affiliate

Monetised guides and tools

€100–€600 · 6–20 h/wk earns up to €3,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Online tutoring

One-to-one remote lessons

€100–€700 · 6–30 h/wk earns up to €2,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Clipping for creators

Cutting shorts from other people's streams, paid per view

€100–€800 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €1,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Paid newsletter

Writing to a list that pays for it

€100–€600 · 6–20 h/wk earns up to €3,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Niche social page

A themed page monetised by ads and promos

€100–€600 · 6–20 h/wk earns up to €1,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Copywriting and ghostwriting

Copy for companies and newsletters

€150–€600 · 8–35 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Translation and localisation

Adapting text and products

€150–€600 · 8–40 h/wk earns up to €2,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Print on demand

Designs printed by third parties

€150–€800 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €900/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Digital products

Templates, presets, notion systems, packs

€150–€900 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €3,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Dog walking and pet sitting

Walks and in-home care

€200–€1,200 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €1,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Freelance web development

Sites and apps for small businesses

€200–€1,200 · 8–40 h/wk earns up to €7,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Web design and restyling

Rebuilding sites for local businesses

€200–€1,500 · 8–35 h/wk earns up to €4,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Admin support for foreigners

Guidance on bureaucracy and compliance

€200–€1,500 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

SEO for small businesses

Local search positioning

€200–€1,200 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €4,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Online coaching

One-to-one or group, paid by the programme

€200–€1,200 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €4,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Paid community

A members' space people pay to be in

€200–€1,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €3,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Elder home support

Companionship and non-medical help

€300–€1,500 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €2,600/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

AI automation for SMEs

Custom automated workflows

€300–€2,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €5,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Social media for SMEs

Content and ads for local businesses

€300–€1,500 · 10–35 h/wk earns up to €3,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Dropshipping

Reselling without stock

€300–€2,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €1,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Faceless automated channel

Volume video built with AI tools, no camera

€300–€2,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €2,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

UGC creator for brands

You are the face in the ad, paid per video

€300–€1,500 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €2,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Home cleaning

Direct service to households, no middleman

€400–€1,500 · 12–40 h/wk earns up to €2,600/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Micro-SaaS

Subscription software for a narrow niche

€400–€3,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €6,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

UGC video production

Ad reels produced with AI tools

€400–€2,500 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €5,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Online courses

Recorded training sold as a package

€400–€3,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Podcast

Audio show funded by sponsors or members

€400–€2,500 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €1,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Paid mobile app

An app for one specific need

€500–€4,000 · 12–35 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Freelance video editing

Post-production for creators and companies

€500–€3,000 · 10–40 h/wk earns up to €3,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Handmade and craft

Own production sold online and at markets

€500–€4,000 · 10–35 h/wk earns up to €2,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

YouTube channel, long form

Building an audience on video you own

€500–€4,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €4,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Music and beat licensing

Producing tracks sold as leases or exclusives

€500–€3,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €1,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Guided tours and local experiences

Walks, tastings and themed routes sold to visitors

€600–€5,000 · 10–40 h/wk earns up to €3,400+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Personal trainer

One-to-one training, gym or at home

€800–€5,000 · 12–40 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Live streaming

Twitch or YouTube live, income from subs and tips

€800–€4,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €2,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Stock footage and photo

Licensing clips and images you already shoot

€800–€5,000 · 8–30 h/wk earns up to €1,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Bookkeeping practice

Monthly books for small firms

€800–€4,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Translation agency

Managed translation for businesses

€800–€6,000 · 15–45 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Property sourcing

Finding deals for investors, paid a fee

€1,000–€6,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Corporate training

Workshops delivered to companies

€1,000–€8,000 · 12–35 h/wk earns up to €7,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Office and commercial cleaning

Recurring contracts with small businesses

€1,500–€6,000 · 15–45 h/wk earns up to €4,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Short-term rental management

Running other people's holiday lets

€1,500–€8,000 · 15–45 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Massage and bodywork

Treatments from a room or mobile

€1,500–€12,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,400/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Wedding planning

Running the day for the couple

€1,500–€9,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Market stall

Weekly pitch, fast feedback

€1,500–€8,000 · 15–35 h/wk earns up to €2,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Digital marketing agency

Ads and content on retainer

€1,500–€12,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €7,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Handyman service

Small repairs and odd jobs households cannot do themselves

€1,500–€6,000 · 15–50 h/wk earns up to €3,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Painting and decorating

Interiors and exteriors for households and landlords

€1,800–€8,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €4,100+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Travel content creator

Films the trips, sells the audience

€2,000–€8,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Self-employed estate agent

Selling homes on commission

€2,000–€10,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €5,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Exam prep centre

Coaching for one specific test

€2,000–€15,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €5,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Subscription box

A themed box, shipped monthly

€2,000–€20,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Answering and reception service

Taking calls for small firms

€2,000–€12,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Event photography

Weddings, portraits, corporate events

€2,500–€12,000 · 10–35 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Domestic garden maintenance

Recurring upkeep for households and small blocks

€2,500–€11,000 · 15–50 h/wk earns up to €3,700+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Mobile car detailing

Car cleaning and care at the customer's address

€3,000–€9,000 · 15–45 h/wk earns up to €3,800/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Phone and computer repair

Workshop or on-site service

€3,000–€12,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Pet grooming

Salon or mobile service for dogs and cats

€3,000–€25,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,400/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

E-commerce with own product

Selling a product you stock yourself

€3,000–€15,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Commercial window cleaning

Rounds on monthly contracts

€3,000–€14,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,400/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Language school

Small-group and business classes

€3,000–€25,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €5,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Recruitment agency

Placing people, paid on success

€3,000–€20,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €8,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Accountancy practice

Returns, accounts and advice

€3,000–€20,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €9,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Mortgage brokerage

Arranging loans, paid by commission

€3,000–€18,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €5,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Pressure washing

Driveways, patios, facades

€4,000–€15,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Photo booth hire

A booth dropped at events

€4,000–€15,000 · 6–20 h/wk earns up to €2,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Managed IT for small firms

Support and systems on contract

€4,000–€25,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €8,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Insurance brokerage

Commercial cover, renewed yearly

€4,000–€25,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €6,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

3D printing service

Prototypes and short runs

€4,000–€25,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €2,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Electrical contracting

Domestic and small commercial installation and testing

€4,000–€18,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €6,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Plumbing and heating

Repairs, installations and boiler work for households

€4,500–€20,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €6,300+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Courier and last mile

Parcels on a contracted route

€5,000–€20,000 · 35–55 h/wk earns up to €2,800+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Flooring installation

Fitting floors for homes and offices

€5,000–€20,000 · 30–50 h/wk earns up to €4,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Locksmith

Emergency entry, locks, security

€5,000–€18,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €4,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Private label on marketplaces

Your own brand, sold on Amazon

€5,000–€45,000 · 15–40 h/wk earns up to €5,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Man with a van

Removals, clearances, deliveries

€6,000–€25,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

EV charger installation

Home and small commercial points

€6,000–€25,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Catering for events

Food for weddings and companies

€6,000–€30,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €5,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Driving instruction

Lessons in your own car

€6,000–€25,000 · 25–45 h/wk earns up to €4,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Contract cleaning company

Crews on nightly office contracts

€6,000–€35,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €7,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Vending machine route

Machines in other people's buildings

€8,000–€40,000 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €2,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Pest control

Callouts and prevention contracts

€8,000–€30,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €4,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Embroidery and workwear

Branded clothing for trades and clubs

€8,000–€30,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €3,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Mobile mechanic

Servicing and repairs at the customer's home

€8,000–€30,000 · 30–50 h/wk earns up to €4,200/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Meal prep delivery

Weekly boxes of cooked meals

€8,000–€35,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €4,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Physiotherapy practice

Treatment room, by appointment

€8,000–€40,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €6,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Furniture making

Built to order, in a workshop

€8,000–€40,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €2,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Snow and ice clearing

Driveways, car parks and access roads on winter contracts

€9,000–€38,000 · 5–60 h/wk earns up to €2,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Commercial grounds maintenance

Contracts for estates and businesses

€10,000–€40,000 · 30–50 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Food product manufacturing

One product, made and wholesaled

€10,000–€60,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €5,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Sign making and vehicle wraps

Printed graphics for local businesses

€12,000–€45,000 · 25–50 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Solar panel installation

Fitting domestic systems

€15,000–€60,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €6,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Ghost kitchen

Delivery-only food brand

€15,000–€55,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €3,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Event equipment hire

Furniture, marquees, lighting

€15,000–€70,000 · 20–50 h/wk earns up to €5,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Labour supply

Supplying crews to sites and venues

€15,000–€70,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €8,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Gym or training studio

Small premises selling memberships rather than hours

€15,000–€85,000 · 30–60 h/wk earns up to €5,900+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Barber shop or salon

Fixed premises with chairs you can rent out as you grow

€16,000–€62,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €5,300+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Hand car wash site

Fixed-site valeting

€20,000–€70,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Home care agency

Carers placed with clients at home

€20,000–€80,000 · 40–60 h/wk earns up to €7,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Dog daycare

Day boarding with a fixed site

€20,000–€80,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €5,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Street food and food truck

Mobile kitchen at markets and events

€25,000–€70,000 · 35–60 h/wk earns up to €3,500/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Tool and equipment hire

Renting kit to trades and the public

€25,000–€90,000 · 20–45 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Buy-to-let property

One flat, let long term

€30,000–€90,000 · 2–6 h/wk earns up to €900+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Aesthetics clinic

Skin and injectable treatments

€30,000–€100,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €10,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Specialist shop

One category, done properly

€30,000–€100,000 · 40–60 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Short-term rental

Furnished flat let by the night

€35,000–€100,000 · 8–25 h/wk earns up to €2,200+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Self storage units

Renting space by the month

€40,000–€150,000 · 5–20 h/wk earns up to €4,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Childcare setting

Registered daycare for under-fives

€40,000–€100,000 · 45–65 h/wk earns up to €8,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Restaurant

Full service premises with a kitchen and a room to fill

€48,000–€130,000 · 50–70 h/wk earns up to €6,800+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Café or coffee bar

Physical premises serving customers

€50,000–€150,000 · 45–70 h/wk earns up to €3,000/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Commercial laundry and linen

Washing for hotels, restaurants, salons

€50,000–€150,000 · 30–55 h/wk earns up to €4,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Skip and waste hire

Containers dropped and collected

€50,000–€100,000 · 35–55 h/wk earns up to €9,000+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

House flipping

Buy, renovate, sell

€60,000–€150,000 · 25–55 h/wk earns up to €3,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Laundromat

Self-service laundry

€60,000–€150,000 · 10–30 h/wk earns up to €3,500+/mo
At a glance: money to start · hours · how fast it pays · how much you keep · how much it can earn. Taller bars are better; the dashed line is halfway.

Microbrewery

Brewing and selling your own beer

€80,000–€150,000 · 40–60 h/wk earns up to €3,000+/mo

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