Business Startup Funding
We partner with generous donors to give support and funding to become self sufficient. Whether it's your own idea or one of ours, we are here to help build something sustainable and long-lasting. It’s a belief in your potential. It's a fresh start with confidence, knowing someone believes in you.
In addition to Business Funding - We also provide Business-in-a-Box: Everything you need - tools, supplies, and a fresh start.
Imagine opening a box and seeing everything you need to launch a real, income-producing business — tools, equipment, supplies and components - including a step-by-step business & marketing plan . That’s exactly what "Business in a Box" delivers. We create these for people to suppliment their income and plant a seed for growth.
Home Health Care Service
Caring for others is a gift, and offering home health care lets you turn compassion into income. Whether you help with personal care, companionship, or light medical support, this is a deeply meaningful way to serve and earn. With the aging population and growing demand for in-home care.
Thrifting & Vintage Reselling
There many people who make a substantial income by scouring thrift shops, garage sales, and estate sales for hidden gems. Find items ranging from furniture to clothing. By cleaning, painting or fixing up such items, you can list them and resell them on several online marketplaces or weekend farmer's markets - for a tidy profit.
Marketplace Selling Service
This is a service that has become more and more popular. You find clients who want to clear out unwanted items from their home. You go to their home, collect the items, then photograph and list their items online. For this service you split the money with them 50/50. By partnering together
it lets them declutter and gives you both some extra cash.
Home-Based Daycare
If you love children and have a safe, welcoming home environment, opening a small day care can combine purpose and income. You’re not just babysitting — you’re helping families while creating a structured, caring setting. Lift Utah has already created a business plan and an action list to get you started.
Personal Home Chef
If you’re a good cook, offer private chef or meal services to busy households. You can cook dinners, prep weekly menus, or cater small events. Their home becomes a kitchen studio and your meals become your calling card. Lift Utah has a starter kit to help you get going - including financial help to pull together your Chef tools - FREE
Meal Prep & Delivery Service
Many people want healthy meals but don’t have time to cook. You can prepare meals in your kitchen and deliver them locally, offering plans (per day, per week) that fit busy lifestyles. Building trust and consistency is key for repeat customers. Lift Utah has a starter kit for you that includes packaging, labels, and recipes.
Home Organization
Many people need help decluttering, arranging, and optimizing their living spaces. If you’re detail-oriented, offering home organization services can relieve stress for others while rewarding you financially. Testimonials and before/after photos can help you attract clients. Lift Utah already has what you need to get started -FREE
Cap & Scarf Knitting
A Knitting machine is a portable, flexible tool that is very easy to use. People love to buy — unique, hand-made items. You can sell to friends, markets, or online, and even do custom orders, which lets you charge higher prices. Over time, you can even develop a small brand. Lift Utah has everything need to get going.
Workshops for Kids
If you enjoy teaching and engaging little ones, leading children’s workshops can be fun and profitable. Whether it’s art, coding, storytelling, or life skills, you can share your passion while making a difference. Plus, small group classes mean you don’t need a big investment to get started.
Errand Running Service
Busy professionals often need help with daily tasks — grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or dropping off packages. Your errand-running service becomes their lifeline, and your freedom to schedule means you make money on your own terms. Over time, word of mouth can build you a steady clientele.
Custom Gift Baskets
Businesses always need thoughtful client or employee gifts — and your curated gift baskets can fill that need. You pick a theme, assemble items, and add personal touches. With volume orders, this can scale into wholesale relationships. There are seasonal and holiday demand from Christmas to Mother's day. Lift Utah will get you started.
Artisan Soaps & Bath Bombs
There’s a market for natural, handmade self-care items. you can craft soaps, bath bombs or bath salts that delight customers. Sell them online, at craft fairs, or through local boutiques. With Lift Utah's Business in a Box, you'll have everything you need to get this business going. FREE
Skin & Hair Care Products
Creating natural recipes, crafting lotions, creams, masks, or hair treatments can be rewarding (and profitable). Emphasize clean ingredients, small batches, and local appeal. Lift Utah give you a complete starter kit with product, containers, and more. It also includes a step by step plan that will guide you through labeling and safety regulations as well as marketing strategies.
Pet Sitting & Care
Pet owners often stress over leaving animals unattended — that’s where you come in. From dog walking to overnight care or pet-sitting in homes, this is a flexible job with high demand. Spending time loving animals is a a bonus. Lift Utah has a marketing strategy, business plan, and what you need to get started - FREE
Patches & Pin Making
Custom patches and pins are fashionable and collectible. With embroidery or pin making machine, you can design for clubs, schools, fashion brands, or fans. They’re compact, easy to ship, and demand is high among niche markets. Your Business in a Box from Lift Utah has your supplies, materials, equipment and a full business plan - FREE
