• Mow lawns to make money and get a tan simultaneously.Studio Wilke/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Entrepreneurs full of motivation and creativity shouldn't be dissuaded from starting a business by a perceived lack of money. Certain businesses do indeed require a bundle to get off the ground but there is no shortage of opportunity in the small business world for those with more energy than funding. For less than $1,000, you can have a real world service business; $20 will get your foot in the door of your own Internet business.
  
  

Lawn Care

• Lawn care isn't just for teenagers during the summer any more. Take a look around. Chances are you'll see several small yard maintenance companies leapfrogging around the block, taking care of upkeep that homeowners are either too busy to do themselves or prefer to hire out. Lawn care can be a cheap business to get into. You can get started with a decent lawn mower, edger, and trimmer while you build a client list; you may already have this equipment on hand but will probably want to invest in professional-grade tools of the trade before long. In warm weather climates, lawn care professionals stay busy cutting grass year-round. Where the temperatures turn cold, consider purchasing a snow blower and good rake to keep the money flowing.
  
  

House/Pet Sitting

• There will always be a demand for reliable people to watch houses and pets while the owners are away on vacation, a business trip, or even for the day. The great part about this line of work is that no special skills are required -- just dependability and reliable transportation. Getting started requires nothing more than posting your availability around town on local bulletin boards and maybe taking out an ad in the local paper. Word of mouth and repeat business should slowly (or quickly) build this into a full-time job if you want. In the beginning, you'll probably need personal references to get the ball rolling.
  
  

Internet Marketer

• For nothing more than the cost of a domain name ($8) and hosting ($10 monthly) you could be an Internet entrepreneur a few hours from now. But don't let the dollar signs start spinning in your eyes just yet. You can't just throw up a website and expect to money to start rolling in. This is a real business that requires real time and effort to succeed. You must deliver something of actual value to visitors, even if it is only information. Today's Internet surfer demands great content. Find a niche and target it, perhaps even developing information products that answer frequent needs of the market. Once you develop a nice traffic flow, there are numerous ways to monetize the website, a few of which are Google Adsense, sponsorship, affiliate commissions, or selling your own product.