I have around 30 thousand dollars to invest in a small business.Where are the best opportunities?

I live in a town of about 85 thousand people.The area has alot of retired people in the area and a lot of snow birds back and forth from Florida. Alot of summer homes. Its a rural type area but we have almost all the franchises here a mall alot of banks and autoparts.Our downtown is kind of gift shop packed area.Alot of restaurants. Summers are mild as well as the winters.

My suggestion would be either a landscaping business. I would think that while the snow birds are away they would have someone to maintain their lawns. It could also help you to build a re pore with the locals who may even invite you to a lucrative business offer. Besides the start up costs are very minimal

I've heard that laundry mats are a great business to have

mtsx-metalstorm

snowbirds = craft store

REAL ESTATE - They aren't making any more of it.

Take a look at my Free Business Advice Web Site. You will pick up some ideas I'm sure.

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Some kind of Club where the retired people can gather and socialize and whatnot. Be creative, put in all kinds of activities you can think of... within your budget. You could also try doing a survey asking people what they think is missing in the area. (That's how I started my snail farm... - people needed JOBS where I lived).