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Small Business: I would like to buy and run a Mobile Coffee stand. Can you offer me any advice or tips before buying it?
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Humberto Valle Texas Real Estate Investor, Wholesaler, & Airbnb Superhost, Get Advice On Growing Your Real Estate Business answered:

You know, I think your question has been sitting here for a while because you are in a very niche market. I apologize for not having a prompt response.
You are right the equipment for this is expensive. Do your homework and post ads through craiglist. Ask on Quora about where to find or who has a piece of equipment that you can get for cheap or free. You will be surprised in the engagement.
Try also, reddit.

The magic in starting a business w/no cash is just pure networking but that takes a lot of effort and more time. But not more time than working and saving up to then pay up... So what's best? Well I think in most cases spending the time meeting people and making friends and spreading the word about your future business is better than saving up and just paying up.
As far as the trike (assuming you are using a trike) you can get one built out of pieces with about $150 here in the U.S. not sure about over there.

Get a small business loan or sell something for quicker funding. Sorry I couldn't be of any more help if at all. Best of luck :)

Keep me posted of when you "move your coffee" my twitter is @officialunthink

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