Insights & Thought Leadership

An analysis of the start up cost, profitability and ROI for the events rental business in the US. It includes real world insights considering the writer was once involved in this space.

Ever thought about earning steady income from “just stuff”? The self-storage business is one of America’s most overlooked real estate investments—where people pay monthly to store items they rarely use. Dickson Wasake, CPA, profiles this sector. With strong demand from homeowners, students, and e-commerce sellers, self-storage continues to grow as a passive-income opportunity. As they say on Storage Wars, when the numbers make sense, experienced investors don’t hesitate—the

Microgreens are one of the fastest-growing agri-business opportunities in the U.S. — high-margin crops that can be grown in a garage, basement, or rented container. With startup costs under $2,000, growth cycles as short as 7–10 days, and market prices of $25–$40 per pound, they offer urban entrepreneurs a compact, profitable venture. This article explores costs, risks, ROI, and the global outlook for the booming microgreens sector.

Learn how to build a profitable e-commerce private label brand in the U.S. From choosing the right product and managing startup costs to selling on Amazon FBA or Shopify, this guide covers the steps, risks, and ROI potential for entrepreneurs who want to own the brand—not the factory.