[quote name='dcfox']I've always thought of starting my own company but $3k is more than just a drop in the bucket, anyway you spin it. Especially for someone like me who has almost zero ability to commit to long term projects.[/QUOTE]
Well, it IS a drop in the proverbial bucket as it has the potential to return 100-fold the amount of money you put in. And having $3K up front isn't a necessity if you can make a compelling enough presentation to a bank to loan you the start up costs. I did that for my real estate company and it took me 30 something tries at 20 different banks before I was able to convince a loan officer to give me a loan. Every time I failed, I'd ask him what things I could've done to improve my presentation and convince him to loan the money. When he'd tell me, I'd go out and do it - statistics on population growth, 5-10 year financial projections, etc. It cost me a bit of $$$ to go out and do such things but I was able to delay it until I got my loan. I ended up spending about $6K (3K for the startup and 3K for the other things: CPA, county surveyor, property appraiser) but it was worth it. I got a loan for $30K and was able to pay back everyone as well as most of the loan thanks to my profitable venture. I'd say the only problem you have is your zero ability to commit to long term projects. :lol: In my case, it was 9 yrs and ongoing.