Business Idea Center: Publisher
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
Advertising Clipping ServiceKeep track of advertising competition for other businesses. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Barter and Swap PublicationOne person's trash is another's treasure. Bring these people together with a barter and swap publication. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Building History GuidesBuilding guides can bring the past to life for locals and tourists. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Business DirectoriesA collection of contact information for members of an industry can direct profits your way. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Campus NewspaperGive college students an alternative to their university newspaper. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
CatalogsIf you've looked at your mailbox lately, you'll know catalogs aren't dead. Get in on this industry by helping produce them. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Children's Books by ChildrenTry this unique publishing concept: books for children, by children. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community Business MapsGuide tourists to local attractions and points of interest but don't be surprised if you get lost in the profits. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community Entertainment DirectoryMake sure residents never say "There's nothing to do tonight" again. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community NewsletterLove where you live? Start a community newsletter. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community Restaurant GuideCash in on connecting diners with your local restaurants. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community WebsiteBring your local flavor to the web for all to see. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Company NewslettersCompanies don't always have the in-house resources to produce their own newsletters. That's where you come in. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Correspondence and Training ManualsIf you have time, patience and an interest in repeat clients, start a business producing correspondence and training manuals for businesses, schools and other organizations. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Coupon BooksBusinesses want more customers, and customers want a bargain. Satisfy the needs of both groups. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Digital Printing ServiceTraditional print shops are a thing of the past. With more businesses taking advantage of digital technology, a digital printing service is an ideal way to follow the trend. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Editing ServiceDoes the idea of incorrect grammar drive you crazy? You may be in the runnings for an editing service. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Health-Care NewspaperSpread the word about health tips and new procedures and products with a newspaper supported by local practitioners. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Holiday Drink GuidesPeople love celebrating the holidays with a drink or two. Inspire them with a semi-annual recipe guide. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Decorating GuideNo, print isn't dead. Give homeowners a decorating guide they can flip through while sitting on their couch. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Office Resource GuideWorking from home can be isolating. Help home workers thrive with a specialized guide. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Safety Guides for the ElderlySeniors and their families will appreciate guides with information on preventing fraud and creating a safe home. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
How-To BooksThe things you can teach people "how to" do are countless. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Literary AgentIf you have marketing skills and love books, this may be the right business for you. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Nutrition GuidesYour nutrition guides might be the closest thing to the fountain of youth. |
Category: Health Care/Medical Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Entertainment Listings and ReviewsPeople are always in search of dining, entertainment and attraction information and reviews. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Trade Show DirectoryCompile information about trade shows across the globe online. |
Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Personalized Story Time BooksAre you a pro at creating sentimental items for families? Look into personalized story time books. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Press Release ServiceWith up to 700,000 businesses being started each year, a press release service is in high demand. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Proposal WriterHere's a homebased business that may write you a big commission check. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Puzzle and Game BooksCombine fun and local advertising by starting a puzzle and game book publication. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Small Business GuidesCreate small business guides and take advantage of the growing influence of small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Specialty Greeting CardsWhen people need to say more than "Happy birthday, Mom," they turn to specialty greeting cards. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
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