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.

© 2025 Broad Book Press (Ebook): 9781963549119

Release date

Ebook: 14 October 2025