The phrase "small outlay" refers to spending or investing a relatively low amount of money. It means that only a small sum of money is needed or required for a particular purchase or project. Full definition
Buying an option requires a much smaller outlay of money than purchasing the actual shares of stock and therefore reduces the risk of losing money. (pocketsense.com)
The new report comes a few months after WSJ also reported that Facebook would be willing to pay up to $ 3 million per episode for potential high - profile shows — an amount that rivals the price of top shows on premium cable channels — as well as smaller outlays for original sitcoms and other scripted shows. (fortune.com)
So in terms of value for money, there's a lot of game here for a relatively small outlay. (playstationing.com)