7 Businesses You Can Start Right Now, for Under $1000 by Elisabeth Miazello - HTML preview

Applying the SELL Matrix

Now that we understand what the SELL matrix is, let’s see it in action. We’ll use this framework to evaluate each business idea we cover in the upcoming chapters.

Here’s a quick preview:

1. Remote Window Cleaning Business: Low startup costs, high earning potential, and the ability to outsource.

2. Real Estate Listing Video Editor: High demand,

minimal

investment,

and

straightforward to scale.

3. Microgreens Business: High profitability, easy to start with low costs, and scalable with outsourcing.

4. Wedding Arches and Decorations Rental: Profitable market with room for upsells and scalable through smart marketing.

5. Handyman Services: Essential services with high demand, low startup costs, and potential for outsourcing.

6. Virtual Assistant Company: Low cost, high margin, and entirely based on leveraging other people's skills.

7. Productized Services: Recurring revenue with a subscription model, easy to start, and scalable through outsourcing.

In each chapter, we’ll dive deep into one of these business models, applying the SELL matrix to show you exactly why they work and how you can start. We’ll provide actionable steps, real-world examples, and tips to help you succeed.

Chapter 3:

Remote Window Cleaning