1 . Used my 401 k to buy a lawncare business in 1990 , sold it in 2007
2. I did end up hiring my brother - in - law , and fired him 3 months later.
3 . The initial low income was tough , but I planned for it . In lawncare I would not bill until the end of the month , so in the beginning I did not get paid for 2-3 months from the bigger customers.
4.I advertised alot in the beginning, it did not really work for me . In the end , word of mouth from satisfied customers is what really made my business grow.