Are you thinking about starting a small business but aren’t quite sure what might be successful in your area? Whether you need to start with little to no money or you’re able to invest a bit more, some businesses do well in nearly any economy and are easy to start without specialized training. What Business Can I Start Quickly? The United States Small Business Administration estimated around 1.04 million businesses opened while 928,000 closed in 2021. The success rate of companies varies based on industry, but businesses that take a long time to start don’t seem to do any better than those formed on the fly.