Business Idea Center:
Mailboxes

Business At A Glance

Mailboxes
Startup Costs: Under $2,000 About
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No

Turn this commonplace object into an adornment homeowners can show off.

Business Overview

“Wanted: craftspeople to build custom-designed mailboxes. Flexible homebased work hours and a wage of $20 per hour offered.” If this is the type of employment advertisement that would attract you, then why not start your own mailbox manufacturing business? The business can be launched on an initial investment of less than $500 and operated on a part- or full-time basis from home. The completed mailboxes can be sold on a wholesale basis to retailers or directly to consumers via a booth at a busy weekend flea market or craft show. Remember the financial goal of operating a business does not always mean that you necessarily desire a $100,000 per year income. Sometimes just the fact that you are making a few extra dollars operating your own business is all the financial reward and personal satisfaction you need.

Related Articles

Starting an Arts & Crafts Business
Think all you need to know is how to knit or paint? Not quite. If you want to start a serious crafts business, you'll have to focus on the business and the craft.

How to Sell at Craft Fairs and Shows
Interested in turning your artistic hobby into a business? Find out how you can make money by selling your handicrafts at art shows and craft fairs.


Related Franchises

Pak Mail
Packaging and shipping services


Looking For More?

Entrepreneur’s SmallBizBooks.com
Get complete step-by-step guides to starting over 50 businesses at Entrepreneur's SmallBizBooks.com.

Browse Business Ideas by:


Business Idea Search


Business Idea Finder
Search Business Ideas by:
 

Select Category:
 

Select Startup Cost Range:
About costs

Start Your Business Now!

Entrepreneur’s SmallBizBooks.com
Find over 50 business how-to guides at Entrepreneur's SmallBizBooks.com.