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Benjamin Suchill on Business Without Investment.

By Benjamin SuchilPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Many new businesses fail because they cannot recover their initial startup capital. A company represents a financial investment, but not every enterprise delivers a return on investment. However, low and no-investment endeavors don't come with as many initial costs. Entrepreneurs may wish to review their options for zero-investment opportunities since they may present less risk.

The Zero-Investment Game

A business is not necessarily a full-fledged company that operates out of a brick-and-mortar location. Many people focus on home-based companies and similar ventures that don't come with high costs. For example, someone with a reliable computer and a smartphone could create monetized video material for the internet. Others could get involved with medical transcription services or data entry.

The sheer volume of low or zero-investment opportunities covers much ground. A personal trainer or martial arts instructor could visit people at their residences. Some could work a low-cost deal with a nearby gym and barter for client time at the facility.

Benefits to the Zero-Investment Approach

The zero-interest approach comes with several potential benefits. For one, the venture could be immediately profitable. Lower expenses might also indicate that the risk level is low. The personal trainer using their equipment may be investing more time than money. Lower risks could mean someone may stick with the business for as long as possible. There's little reason to quit when the company is not losing money dramatically.

Scalability also comes into play. If things aren't going so well, taking steps back and doing something else might be workable for the short term. On the other hand, increasing dedication, time, and effort might allow the entrepreneur to take advantage of boosted revenue streams when the business is making decent money.

Be Aware of Pitfalls

Some downsides may concern people looking at zero-investment opportunities. One-person entrepreneurial endeavors may lack support staff and in-house assistance, necessitating either a complete DIY approach or hiring contractors and others.

Businesses require marketing and advertising to draw attention. Although the company may have few operating or startup costs, expect to cover promotional expenses to attract clients or customers.

Exploring the Opportunities

Those wondering about zero-investment opportunities could spend time reviewing and researching success stories and cautionary tales. The learning experience may give an entrepreneur food for thought about what direction to take.

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About Benjamin Suchil

Benjamin Suchil enjoys living in Forney, Texas, for several reasons. While being the fastest-growing city in its county, Forney maintains a strong sense of community values. Historical artifacts are abundant in this town and relay the proud history that can be found everywhere. Benjamin is an active member of his close-knit community and enjoys antiquing in his spare time. The “Antique Capital of Texas” earned its name because of its abundance of antique shops and quaint overtones, none of which would exist without the railroad.

In 1973, Texarkana, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas became connected by the Texas and Pacific Railway. When construction began in the region now known as Forney, the town honored the railroad’s civil engineer by naming the post office after him. The community grew by the thousands, and commerce migrated along with housing.

Forney had developed into a bustling town by 1891, with more than 50 commercial establishments, including a bank, an opera house, and two hotels. Forney grew as ranch and agricultural goods increased. The plains that encircled the town were filled with native grass that produced pleasant, nutritious hay when cut and baled. For the following 50 years, “Forney Prairie Hay,” as it was called, was one of Forney’s most important exports. Once the hay supply was complete, it was replaced by cotton. Forney had eight cotton gins by 1910, the most of any Texas town of its size. Each autumn, 15 to 20,000 bales of cotton were ginned and delivered to cotton markets throughout the United States. Electricity and municipal water and sewage lines were finished during this period, making Forney one of the first minor Texas cities to receive these facilities. The late 1920s saw the opening of the new Dixie Highway (U.S. 80), which improved car mobility in this region. The Texas Interurban Rail Company opened the Dallas-Forney-Terrell rail route in 1923. This streetcar-type electric rail line ran through the center of Forney and functioned as an advanced commuter-type service for ten years.

Since then, small businesses have been encouraged and supported in Forney to keep the town successful while maintaining a hometown feel. Benjamin Suchil opened his business, Imperial Floor Rentals, relatively recently. He takes pride in knowing that his clients receive exceptional products and first-rate customer service. Among the items that Benjamin rents are performance stage backdrops, custom dance floors, bar/DJ scenescapes, cake/ceremony platforms, and vinyl graphics. For Ben, the client comes first. He is dedicated to bringing visions to life using an expert crew that adapts to the specific needs of each project.

To learn more about Benjamin and his company, visit his other website, benjaminsuchil.net.

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Benjamin Suchil

Benjamin Suchil is a successful entrepreneur who lives in Forney, a suburb outside of Dallas, Texas. With a background in the electric trade, Benjamin launched a new career in flooring and event decor rentals with Imperial Flooring, LLC.

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