The $5k Startup: Build Your Business Without Breaking the Bank

Start a Real Business-Even If You’re Broke, Busy, or Burnt Out

You don’t need a trust fund, tech idea, or business degree to become your own boss. You need a plan--and less than ＄5,000.

The ＄5K Startup is the ultimate playbook for launching a legit business on a shoestring budget. Whether you’re a 9-to-5 escape artist, a side hustle dreamer, or someone who’s simply done waiting for permission, this book shows you how to get started now--without debt, burnout, or second-guessing. Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Find the right business idea for your lifestyle, skills, and goals
• Set up legally, professionally, and affordably
• Build a brand that attracts the right people
• Market on a budget and get your first paying customers
• Avoid common startup mistakes that waste time and money

With 30+ business ideas, budget breakdowns, startup checklists, and advice you can actually use, this is a guide for real people starting real businesses--with real lives and limited funds.

If you’re ready to build something for yourself but don’t know where to start, The ＄5K Startup is your next best move.

Broad Book Press Editors bring a wealth of experience in working with entrepreneurs across various industries. With decades of combined expertise in business development, marketing, and publishing, the editors at Broad Book Press have helped countless entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful ventures. Their deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small business owners face has informed the creation of books, courses, and materials that provide practical, actionable advice for anyone looking to launch a business on a budget. The Broad Book Press Editors are dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.