Building family-owned businesses plays a crucial role in undoing systems of wealth inequality. Let’s explore how creating these businesses can help you sustain wealth!

The Power of Family-owned Businesses

Family-owned businesses don’t just generate income—they create legacies! When a family works together, they pass down not only wealth but critical financial skills and ownership principles.

These businesses keep money circulating within our communities longer, fueling growth and opportunities—like job creation. Beyond that, they serve as a safety net, helping families weather economic storms and giving the next generation the opportunity to achieve bigger dreams.

For many families, this is a powerful tool in bridging the wealth gap, building generational wealth, and making sure that if our dollars work hard, they work hard in OUR favor.

Examples of Family-owned Businesses

Starting your family-owned business is not out of reach! There are several ways to start exploring how you can create a business that matches your family’s strengths, interests, and budget.

Whether you’re looking for something simple or ready to invest a bit more, here are some great ideas to spark inspiration:

Low-Cost Business Ideas

• Cleaning Services: A family-run cleaning business can be started with minimal supplies and can grow steadily through referrals.
• Mobile Car Detailing: Offering car cleaning and detailing services at customers’ homes or workplaces is affordable to start and convenient for clients.
• Urban Gardening and Produce Sales: Turn unused backyard space or a community plot into a small urban farm. Grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers and sell them at farmers’ markets or to local restaurants. Families can share the work and enjoy the reward of growing something from the ground up—literally!

Mid-Cost Business Ideas

• Catering or Food Truck: Have a family recipe everyone loves? Turn it into a business that brings people together with great food.
• Landscaping or Home Services: A family business offering lawn care, painting, or handyman services can thrive with strong customer service and consistent projects.
• Childcare Services: Combining care and education, an in-home daycare or tutoring business can provide stability for families while serving your community.

Through greater access to education, advanced technology solutions, and fighting for financial wellness, OneUnited Bank is boldly supporting your future full of wealth. One bank account, business, and home at a time. Let’s go!

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