Jaime Ibanez poses in front of food and beverages that he will use to stock his vending machines.
Jaime Ibanez's vending-machine business was a launching-off point for his YouTube career.
  • Vending-machine businesses are gaining popularity because they require minimal overhead.
  • The success of your business can depend on the products you sell and where you place the machine.
  • Here are five vending-machine businesses that are relatively easy to start.

Starting a business isn't easy — it takes a lot of hard work and can be a huge time commitment — but some ventures don't require as much funding, resources, or employees as others.