Low overhead, No offices, Minimal labor costs and no special talents required.

This business offers all this -- and high profits, too. You can find clients almost anywhere. Most businesses of any size have parking lots, and these lots need to be striped from once a year to once every three years. There are many ways to get into this field, all fast and highly lucrative.

It is not unusual for a company to pay for all their equipment with the first job. This is one of the few businesses where you can do this.

Profit Potential Avg annual net profit before taxes - $50,000 Minimum start-up investment - $2,450 Average start-up investment - $5,000

This guide will provide you with virtually everything you need to know to start and operate your striping company. It covers choosing a name, getting your business license, taxes, bookkeeping, financing your equipment, choosing your Parking Lot Striping Machine, advertising, bidding jobs, laying out parking lots, designing your promotional material and much, much more.

Information from our "Guide to Operating an Asphalt Repair Company" and our "Sealcoating Business Startup Guide" plus an ADA design guide is now included free with this guide.