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7 Day Startup Kit ®
Frequently Asked Questions



The answers that you need to succeed right now!
For over 15 years, Renee O’Brien has been building successful businesses, and has helped hundreds of people achieve their dreams of entrepreneurship and financial freedom.  We know that when you are considering changing your life you are probably going to have some questions and we are happy to help you answer them. 

Find the answers to your questions about the 7 Day Startup Kit®.


How much money can I make starting a service business profiled in the 7 Day Startup Kit ®? 
Depending on the business that you choose, the number of hours that you work and the area that you are in some owners may earn as much as $60,000+ a year with no employees and potentially more when hiring employees (there are lots of $1 million + service businesses out there).  With standard hourly rates for the profiled businesses in this kit being between $ 20 /hr - $75 /hr +, your income potential may have endless possibilities, especially if you choose to hire employees.  Of course, earnings vary greatly based on location, demand, operator skills, and many other factors, so see the potential earnings section in your kit to learn more about some of your options.

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How long will it take to start my business? 
Not long with the 7 Day Startup Kit ®!  Lots of businesses require several thousand dollars investment and you can’t expect to make your first profit for at least two years…but when I started my service business I was up and running in less than 7 days, and you can too following my tips.  The service businesses that I have identified have been chosen because they can be started rapidly, with very little experience, and requiring very little money with the tools and information included in this kit.

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Do I need any special skills to start a service business? 
No, not with 7 Day Startup Kit ®.  Special skills and expertise are always a plus, but all of the businesses included in this kit require minimal skills, or skills that you can obtain from the information in this kit and readily available education, training materials or on-the job training to help you hone your craft. Anyone and everyone can start a service business.  I started my business when I was a full time college student, had no money, no experience and a lot of financial responsibilities.  I did it... You can do it too!  Anyone with the desire to earn extra money, work from home, work part-time, seasonal or full-time can start a service business regardless of your age, education, experience or limited financial situation.

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Do I need to make a big investment to start a service business? 
No big investment required when using 7 Day Startup Kit ®We have designed a three phase approach that allows for a very minimal investment at the beginning of your business…some are as low as $75 for the "Bare Bones Essentials".  Then depending on how large you want your business to be you can make more investment as you go along.  In each of the business profiles you can see what the absolute minimum investment will be in the "Get Your Feet Wet" section (all between $50 - $500 + insurance and transportation).  For that investment you can test out the business, see how you like it, and see if you will be able to be successful in it.  Once you’ve made your first profits you may want to want to make further investment to become a true expert and be able to bill out as such. 

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Do I need to quit my job in order to start a service business? 
No, not with 7 Day Startup Kit ®.  With many of the profiled  businesses you can just begin taking on one client at a time in the hours that you are not working.  I started my cleaning business while I was a full-time student!

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What if I choose a service business where there are lots of other companies like that in my area - how will I compete? 
With 7 Day Startup Kit ® we will give you the tools you need to know how to set your company apart and excel in even the most competitive markets. 

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How will I find customers for my service business? 
In 7 Day Startup Kit ® we have included a marketing booklet that is jam packed full of proven free or low cost ways to market your business.  There are tons of customers out there, and the booklet will show you how to find them…and cheaply.  You may be surprised at just how many prospects that you are already in contact with, and don’t realize.  When I started my cleaning business I had my first customer within the first week, and several more within in two weeks after that. 

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Do I need an office or can I work from home? 
All of the businesses suggested in the 7 Day Startup Kit ® can be run from a home office if you choose.  We include a "Getting Organized" chapter to give you key suggestions for setting up an efficient home office.

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What about taxes, licenses and other legal questions? 
Of course, tax and other legal questions are best directed to legal and accounting professionals.  However, in this kit we will try to point you in the right direction to where you can find answers, free resources, and gain information that is pertinent to your location.

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Why choose to start a service business? 
With the 7 Day Startup Kit ® we are identifying service businesses because of the rapidly growing need for such businesses nationwide, and the minimal requirements to get up and running.  You don’t need a store front, a big inventory investment, a college degree, or a large cash investment to be successful in these businesses.  And, because of the quick start-up requirements they allow you to try your hand at being an entrepreneur, and see how you like it before making a huge commitment.  Service businesses can also be very rewarding because you are helping people with a service that they really need.

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Are there any service businesses that don’t have heavy physical requirements? 
Yes.  In 7 Day Startup Kit ® most of the businesses require only average to minimal physical requirements.  Others may not require heavy lifting or a high endurance level.  You will be able to check out the "Physical Requirements" section to find the appropriate level for you. 

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What if I am not really passionate about any of the businesses profiled, do I need to love it in order for it to work for me? 
There are several different kinds of businesses profiled in the 7 Day Startup Kit ®, so if you like helping people I am confident you will find one that you enjoy.  With each business profile we include a "Personality Match"  section and a "Possible Challenges"  section, as well as lots of other details to help you choose the right one for you.  Further more, if you are a true entrepreneur you are likely to be very passionate about "business" itself, and get a real charge out of cashing your own checks, making the next big sale, taking over a new market, etc.  This passion can apply to any business that you run. 

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I’m a student and I go home for the summer.  Can I still start a service business? 
Yes.  With 7 Day Startup Kit ® we help you get up and running quickly so that once you have established your business name, license, service list, pricing, marketing materials, etc. you can use those when you return to start back up even quicker. 

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Will the techniques in this kit work in Canada or other countries?
The 7 Day Startup Kit ® is written originally for the U.S. market.  However, service businesses are growing worldwide, and all of quick-start techniques may apply in any area of the world where there is demand in the market for service businesses.  Because laws, etc. vary you will want to seek advice with your local legal and accounting professionals.

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