Aspiring Solo B2B Service Providers Lack Affordable Paths to Launch Without Capital
People starting solo B2B service businesses, such as outsourced sales or lead-generation, face a bundle of upfront costs (licensing, banking minimums, software subscriptions, a website, paid marketing) that price out cash-constrained founders. Many also worry that lacking a website or track record undermines client trust, compounding the cost barrier with a credibility barrier.
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