Most people think starting a business takes capital, equipment, or some kind of insider knowledge. It doesn’t. If you’re willing to work, you can launch a scrappy, profitable moving service tomorrow — even if you don’t own a truck. I’ve done it myself using GoEasy truck rentals and Kennards Storage in Brisbane. This guide walks you through the exact steps to go from zero to your first $200 profit — without needing anything upfront but a deposit and a plan.
The Concept: Rent Everything. Charge More. Pocket the Rest.
Here’s the game plan:
• Someone books you to move something
• You collect a deposit upfront
• You rent a truck for the day
• You show up, move the stuff, and get paid
If they need storage, you use Kennards Storage — high-security, low-cost, with online quoting and optional insurance. Just pass the cost on to the customer (or mark it up a little if you want).
Simple. Scrappy. Profitable.
Step 1: List Yourself Online (Right Now)
You don’t need a website. Just put yourself out there today:
• Set up a Google Business Profile
• List services on Facebook Marketplace
• Drop a post on Gumtree
• Sign up for Airtasker (optional but worth trying)
• Share in any local Facebook groups for your area
Offer:
• House moves
• Junk removals
• Urgent furniture pickups
• Storage delivery or retrieval
Use words like:
“Reliable mover available tomorrow – short notice OK – truck & labor included.”
Step 2: Take a Deposit
When someone messages you, figure out:
• What needs moving?
• Where from and to?
• Are there stairs?
• Do they need you to hold the stuff in storage?
Then give them a quote.
Only require enough upfront to book the truck (and storage, if needed). You’re not asking for the full amount — just enough to secure the job.
Step 3: Rent the Truck on Move Day
GoEasy in Brisbane offers trucks around $150/day — and they don’t need a truck license.
You pick it up, do the job, return it. Done.
They may let you borrow things like moving blankets or a dolly, but don’t count on it. Eventually, invest in:
• 2–4 moving blankets
• A couple ratchet straps
• A basic dolly or hand trolley
This kit might cost you $100 total and will make you look far more legit.
Step 4: Offer Storage as a Bonus
If someone needs their stuff held for a few days (or months), you’ve got an instant solution: Kennards Storage.
• Get a quote instantly on their website
• Find the nearest location with space
• Charge the customer that rate (plus a buffer if you want)
• Store the goods under your name or theirs
This also creates a natural repeat customer — they’ll call you again when it’s time to move their stuff out.
Step 5: Do the Move
You can start solo, but it’s better with a mate.
• Offer your friend $50–$100 cash to help
• Be on time
• Be strong, polite, and professional
• Don’t overthink it — just get the job done right
Step 6: Profit
Let’s run the numbers:
• You quote the customer $400 for the job
• You rent the truck for $150
• You pay a mate $50 to help
• You pocket $200 for the day
Do that a few times a week and it starts to stack up.
Eventually, you can:
• Buy your own truck
• Build a simple booking site
• Run ads
• Grow into a real operation
Bonus Hustles With the Same Setup
Once you have a truck booked, you can also advertise:
• Furniture pickups (Facebook Marketplace finds)
• Storage relocations
• Junk removal
• Deliveries for small furniture businesses
As long as the job covers your truck rental and a margin, it’s game on.
Final Thoughts
This is the kind of business you can start with zero dollars and no equipment — just your back, your phone, and a willingness to figure it out.
Forget the business plans.
Forget the perfect setup.
Forget waiting until you’re “ready.”
You’re ready now.
Start with one job. Get paid. Reinvest. Keep going.
Welcome to Formulate Freedom — where we don’t wait for permission to start building something real.