Risk: Moderate

Starting a moving company from scratch can be risky, especially if you can't afford to lose money. You could potentially lose money on startup costs such as purchasing a truck, equipment, insurance, and marketing. Time and energy invested in setting up and running the business could also be lost if the venture doesn't succeed. Beginners have been known to spend money on advertising or equipment and not see a return on investment. Online discussions highlight challenges like stiff competition, pricing pressures, and the physical demands of the job leading to failures and financial losses.