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PLAY 35Paid Research & Alerts

Business Price-Comparison Service

Compare quotes and terms for something a small business buys often, then charge for a report that shows the best overall option.

Beginner: easy to testFully onlineGood first business to testBasic idea preview
GUIDE STATUSSteps locked
Startup cost$0–$150
Experience neededBeginner
Possible first sale1–3 weeks
Time needed4–8 hrs/project
Possible income$250–$1,500/project
Profit left after direct costs70–95% gross

01 / THE QUICK RUNDOWN

What this Play looks like in real life

Compare quotes and terms for something a small business buys often, then charge for a report that shows the best overall option.

WHERE THE OPPORTUNITY STARTS

Public prices, quotes requested from suppliers, and conversations with buyers

WHO YOU SERVE OR SELL TO

Small businesses without an employee dedicated to comparing suppliers and purchases

THE GAP YOU GET PAID TO CLOSE

Several vendors may quote the same purchase in different ways. Businesses pay someone to compare the real total and catch hidden terms.

THE INSIDE SCOOP

Three quotes can look comparable and still buy three different things. The useful work is getting every vendor onto the same specification, then showing the owner the real cost after fees, minimums, service, and switching pain.

THE MONEY-MAKING GAP

Why somebody pays you

Several vendors may quote the same purchase in different ways. Businesses pay someone to compare the real total and catch hidden terms.

A PROBLEM OR MISSED OPPORTUNITY+THE PART YOU MAKE EASIER=A REASON TO PAY YOU
FULL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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