Kim Fuller started a recycling business in November 2006. He invested $75,000 of his savings and borrowed $90,000 from family. He purchased equipment, a warehouse, and set up accounting software. In the first year, the business had $20,200 in receipts from sales and appreciation of the warehouse. Expenses totaled $15,650. The business made a net income of $4,550 in its first year. While the business was profitable, taking out a large mortgage loan for the warehouse left Fuller with high debt levels in the early stages of the business.