by Jason R. Rich (Author)
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.
Author Biography
Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is an avid gamer and the author of more than two dozen full-length computer and video game strategy guides. He's also contributed thousands of game reviews and articles to national magazines and websites, and has worked as a consultant to some of the world's biggest computer and video game developers and publishers. Follow him on Twitter/Instagram (@JasonRich7).
Number of Pages: 226
Dimensions: 0.48 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
