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Build your business starter kit

Choose from 29 business types. Each kit brings together the equipment to buy with estimated costs and direct links, plus a checklist of the setup steps you handle outside Amazon.

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Starter kit guide

A business starter kit is the equipment, supplies, and tools you need to open a specific business, gathered in one place with estimated costs. Use the builder above to choose your business type, check the items you need, and see a startup budget before you spend a dollar.

How the starter kit builder works

The builder turns a business idea into a shopping ready checklist in three quick steps.

Pick your business

Choose from 29 business types. Filter by skill level or search by name to jump straight to yours.

Check what you need

Essentials are selected for you. Add or remove items and watch your estimated cost update live.

Shop or save

Open each item on Amazon, or copy and print your kit as a clean checklist to use later.

What goes into a business starter kit

Most kits combine four kinds of items, from the core gear that does the work to the small supplies you reorder.

Core equipment
The machines and tools the job depends on, such as a polisher, an espresso machine, or a 3D printer.
Supplies and consumables
What you use up and restock, like cleaning solution, filament, packaging, or labels.
Setup and business tools
Card readers, label printers, and signage that help you take payment and look the part.
Branding and presentation
Uniforms, custom labels, and finishing touches that make a brand new business feel established.

How much does it cost to start a business

Startup cost depends far more on the kind of business than on the brand of gear you choose.

Lower cost
Home and service models with little equipment, like cleaning, pet care, window cleaning, or lash work. Often a few hundred dollars.
Mid range
Trades and studios that need a few larger tools, like detailing, photography, nail tech, or carpet cleaning. Usually one to a few thousand.
Higher cost
Equipment heavy options such as a food truck, coffee cart, or a rental inventory. Commonly several thousand and up.

Every figure in the builder is a planning estimate to help you set a budget. Real prices change by brand, condition, and seller, so check the live price on each item before you buy.

What Amazon can and cannot cover

Amazon can supply most of the physical gear, but a real launch also needs steps that no store can sell you.

That is why every kit includes a short before you launch checklist for the parts you handle yourself: registering the business, insurance, licenses or permits, a way to take payment, and any local rules for your trade. Work through those alongside your shopping list so nothing holds up your opening day.

Ready to price your kit?

Scroll back up to the builder, pick your business, and see your estimated startup cost in under a minute.

Build your kit

Common questions

What is a business starter kit?
A business starter kit is the set of equipment, supplies, and tools you need to open a specific business, gathered in one place with estimated costs. The builder above lets you pick a business type, check what you need, and see a startup budget.
How much does it cost to start a small business?
It depends on the type. In this tool, startup ranges run from a few hundred dollars for home and service businesses to several thousand for equipment heavy options like a food truck or event rental.
Do I need every item in a starter kit?
No. Each kit marks the core items as Essential so you can start lean, then add the rest as your business grows.
Are the shopping links affiliate links?
Yes. The links open Amazon with the BusinessNES affiliate tag. As an Amazon Associate, BusinessNES earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Are the prices accurate?
The prices are planning estimates to help you budget. Real prices on Amazon change often, so check the live price before you buy.
Can I save or print my kit?
Yes. Build your kit, then use Review and shop to open items on Amazon, or copy and print your kit as a checklist to keep.

Where to go next

Keep building with these free BusinessNES tools and guides.

Find a business ideaNot sure what to start? Browse hundreds of ideas by type and budget.Plan your opening hoursSet hours that match demand once your gear is ready to go.Track your inventoryKeep tabs on stock and reorders as you start selling.Compare businessesSee rankings and lists to weigh your options side by side.