Have you ever thought of going into business for yourself but balked at the cost, time and effort it would take to build a traditional business? Businesses that would cost tens of thousands of dollars before you even open your doors are out of reach for most people starting out.
Saving that kind of money can take a long time and there is no guarantee that you won't lose it.
Borrowing is out of the question because banks usually want a guarantee for their money and that usually means you will be signing your house up for collateral.
Who wants to take the risk of losing their home in case their business fails? What if there was a way to earn some extra money that wouldn't need a lot of investment to get started? In a few cases you wouldn't need much money because you may already have the equipment or supplies you need.
To get started you may ask yourself this question to give you some ideas: What services do my neighbors need doing that they are either not able to do or don't have time to do? Here are 3 services that your neighbors and your neighborhood businesses may need from you:

• Window washing for the businesses in your area.
  If you're lucky you will have several nearby you can ask if they want to have their storefront windows made sparkling clean.
  Supplies can be bought at a janitorial supply store for less than $200 so the investment is low.
  The only other investment you need is your time and energy.
  
• Local handyman services.
  You may have neighbors that can't even change a light bulb because they are unable to climb a ladder.
  Doing other small jobs like fixing a leaking faucet or even installing a new one can be done for a fee.
  There are many small jobs you can do.
  
• Lawn mowing and gardening.
  Chances are you already have the equipment you can use to trim your neighbor's yards.
  Some of them may not have the time to keep up with their gardening so getting someone to do it for them makes sense.
  Walking your equipment to your neighbor's house also saves you money.
  If you have a vehicle you may consider jobs further from home.
  

These are just a few things you can do to earn some extra money.
Be sure to check with your local laws before venturing out with these ideas.
There may be extra costs that aren't figured into this article.