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Starting a Business Without Any Capital

Here are few ways you can start a business when you have little to no capital.

By Cameron ForniPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Many people think they need a lot of money to start a business. While it is true that some companies do require a significant amount of upfront capital, there are plenty of opportunities out there for those who want to start a business with little to no money. However, some of these businesses will require many skills to succeed.

One option for starting a business without capital is to offer services instead of products. It could include anything from being a virtual assistant to offering freelance writing or design work. Starting a service-based business can help reduce the high costs of manufacturing and inventory. Instead, the focus should be on skill development and building a client base. In addition, service-based businesses are often easier to scale than product-based businesses, making them a more viable option for long-term success.

Entrepreneurs can also decide to start a business from scratch. It means they will be responsible for all aspects of the business, including finding customers and suppliers, developing a product or service, and marketing the business. While this option can be advantageous, it is risky as there is no guarantee that the business will succeed.

Another viable way to get started without any money is to find investors or partners willing to invest in your business idea. It could include family and friends or even strangers through crowdfunding platforms. The investors will cover all the capital aspects of the business.

An online business does not need much startup capital to succeed. For example, starting an online business has relatively low startup costs compared to opening a brick-and-mortar store. Additionally, several free or low-cost resources, such as online courses and templates, are available to help you get started. While getting an online business off the ground may take more time, starting with little to no money is possible.

Of course, starting a business without money comes with its challenges. An entrepreneur might need to work harder and be more resourceful than those with access to capital. But if they are driven and dedicated, it is possible to start a successful business without money.

ABOUT CAMERON FORNI

In 2015, Cameron Forni pioneered the first vape cartridge free of silica fiberglass. From his creation, Select, the best-selling cannabis brand on the West Coast, was born. Five years later, Cameron has become a power player in cannabis and has been recognized by some of the industry’s most reputable publications, such as High Times Magazine, Inc. Magazine and Marijuana Venture Magazine.

Considering himself an entrepreneur by trade and blood, Cameron has always had a hand in building companies. His first venture was selling flowers on the side of the road as a child. As a high school student, he made money by managing a car detailing business. While working towards his degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, he built an event company. The ability to solve problems that no one has ever experienced is an entrepreneur’s cross to bear, but Cameron Forni always reveled in the challenge.

When he graduated from college, he set out to create jobs rather than take one. Cameron’s first official foray into entrepreneurship came when he co-founded TextNoMore, an app that rewarded drivers who avoided texting while driving. Then, he co-founded TryEco LLC, which produced a patented, starch-based, and biodegradable, super absorbent polymer used in agriculture. To Cameron, his business focus has always revolved around a mission to build companies and products that would offer people a better life and achieve more. Eventually, that mission led him to cannabis.

After creating what is now the industry standard vape cartridge, Cameron Forni launched Select Oil and, later Cura Cannabis Solutions. His companies saw record-breaking success in the industry. Select’s products are sold in over 900 retailers, and Select Oil is the #1 selling brand in the country. In 2019, Cameron continued setting records, leading his companies in a billion-dollar acquisition by Curaleaf, essentially creating the largest legal cannabis company by revenue.

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About the Creator

Cameron Forni

Cameron Forni is the President of Select at Curaleaf, as well as the former CEO of Cura Cannabis Solutions and the Co-founder of Select Oil.

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