I opened a mobile coffee bar for $10,000. My schedule is flexible and I can make thousands working 30-hour weeks.

The author (not pictured) worked with her husband to turn an old horse trailer into a mobile coffee bar.Addi RobertsonWith my husband's help, I turned a horse trailer into a mobile coffee bar for about $10,000.I've already been able to profit over $4,000 a month (before taxes) while working flexible hours.I'm glad I started a small business and am already hoping to expand.Although I enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom while my husband worked full-time, I’ve long had big dreams of one day owning a six-figure business. Ideally, one I could pass on to my daughter.At 21, I decided to finally pursue that path by opening a mobile coffee bar in our home state of Louisiana.After all, I really enjoyed some of my previous work as a barista, whether I was preparing drinks, learning about the art of making coffee, or interacting with customers.So, earlier this year, I dipped into my savings, set myself a $10,000 budget, and got to work.It took me about one month and just over $10,000 to set up my dream mobile coffee barThe trailer (left) looked a little rough before we renovated it (right).Addi RobertsonBy March, my husband and I were driving to Baton Rouge to buy what would become the base of my mobile coffee bar: An old horse trailer.We got it from a private seller for $2,000, parked it in our driveway, and got to work. The magic didn't happen overnight, but with one step at a time.With my husband’s help, I spent about a month getting the business set up, from figuring out our bar design to preparing a menu.We cleaned up the trailer and renovated it, from giving it a fresh coat of paint to adding hookups for a generator. When possible, we tackled many projects by ourselves to save money.Fortunately, throughout this process, we've had family nearby who could help with childcare.The original (left) and our renovated trailer (right).Addi RobertsonAll in all, I spent just a few dollars over $10,000 on construction materials, decorations, appliances, and coffee essentials I needed to open the bar. Luckily, I already had a truck I could hitch the trailer to.Once the renovations were complete, my first goal was just to make back the money I’d spent. I got to work contacting local hospitals, colleges, farmers markets, and festivals to secure spots — some free, others for a small fee.I started by working two or three days a week on the trailer, usually from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. In between, I worked on other tasks, like buying supplies, preparing food to also sell on the trailer, and creating content to promote my business on TikTok.After just one month, I’d profited over $4,000 (before taxes). I couldn’t believe it.It's only been a few months, but I'm so glad I started this businessOwning a small business isn’t always easy, but I’m so happy I started it.Addi RobertsonIt’s been just over three months since I started running the coffee trailer, and it's been going well. I typically work about 30 hours a week and have still been able to make over $4,000 a month (before taxes) in the two months that followed.My husband still helps me, and I’ve also been able to hire employees now that we’re busier. This has given me more freedom and flexibility — plus more time to build the business even bigger. Now, people can book us for weddings, parties, or private events, too.Eventually, I'd like to expand and maybe purchase another trailer in hopes of doubling our profits.All in all, my husband and I have put our hearts and souls into this business and continue to work each day to perfect it and grow it, even when it's not easy.As a young mom without a college degree, I’ve realized I’m capable of so much — and I really believe that if I can start a small business, anyone can.Read the original article on Business Insider

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