Step 2 of 7
Choosing a business
Jordan answered a short set of questions — budget, weekly time, comfort with physical work, what's already on hand. FirstTrail narrowed that into one realistic business, not an open-ended list. Uncertain where to start became one clear direction.
From Jordan's answers
- Budget
- $0–$100
- Weekly time
- 10–20 hours
- Goal
- Steady extra income
- Skills on hand
- Physical work, Customer service
Selected business
Pressure & Soft Washing
Clean driveways, walkways, and siding for homeowners in your area — low startup cost, physical work, fast to test with a real customer.
- Matches Jordan's weekend availability and preference for hands-on, physical work.
- Low starting cost — the core equipment is a pressure washer and a few attachments.
- Can be tested with one real paying customer within days, not months.
Startup cost
$0–$100
Weekly hours
10–20 hours
Speed to revenue
Days, not months
Other options FirstTrail considered
General House Cleaning
Recurring interior cleaning for local households.
Tradeoff: Requires being inside clients' homes, which Jordan was less comfortable with.
Lawn Care
Mowing and basic yard maintenance for local homeowners.
Tradeoff: Heavier equipment investment to start.