Business Idea Center: Writer
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
Ads-That-Work-BookPut your advertising and marketing specialties to work for you! |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 Plan ConsultantUse your entrepreneurial experience to help aspiring business owners through the planning process. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Business PresentationsMany people hate putting together business presentations. So do it for them. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
CalligraphyTurn a hobby for calligraphy into a home based business. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 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 |
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 |
CopywriterHave a way with words? Start a copywriting business. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Demographic Data BrokerProvide businesses with the demographic data they need to better target their clients. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Event ProgramsFrom school plays to weddings, plenty of events depend on programs. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Freelance WriterLive by the pen as a freelance writer. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Genealogical ResearcherLove research? Help others go through their family tress as a genealogical researcher. |
Category: Online Businesses 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 |
Holiday E-Mail ServiceRemind busy professionals about upcoming birthdays and holidays and supply them with e-mail templates for their notes. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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 |
Information ConsultantUse your strong research skills to start an information consulting business. |
Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Jingle WriterDon't let a lifetime of watching and listening to commercials go to waste--use your knowledge to make money for yourself. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Medical TranscriptionsHelp doctors get through their daily duties by transcribing their notes. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Newsletter PublisherHelp businesses and organizations get their news out by publishing newsletters. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Niche Greeting CardsLet others use your unique perspective to express themselves--with a niche greeting card biz. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Notary PublicBe the go-to person when others need forms notarized. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
On-Hold Promotional MessagesHelp add another weapon to a company's marketing arsenal with on-hold promotional messages. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Baby NamesMany parents want a less-than-common name for their baby. Help them out with this online service. |
Category: Children's Businesses 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 ResearcherHave your nose in the net all day? Monetize your research time. |
Category: Online Businesses 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 |
ParalegalIf you can decipher legal jargon, consider becoming a paralegal. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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 |
ProofreaderTake your crusade against bad grammar and spelling to a career as a proofreader. |
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 |
Public Opinion Survey ServiceResearch key public opinions to keep clients informed on who their audience is. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Public RelationsGot a nose for the news? Turn your media savvy into a PR business. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Real Estate Listing Preparation ServiceHelp people prep their home listings with your excellent copywriting, editing and sales skills. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Resume ServiceHelp people polish up their professional background with a resume service. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Resume WriterKnow the secrets to creating the perfect resume? Try writing them for your clients. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Self Publishing ConsultantKnow the secrets to self publishing? Help those who want to succeed too. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Self-PublisherDon't want to deal with agents? Become a self-publisher. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Small-Business Advertising AgencyCreate cost-effective advertising campaigns for small businesses without big budgets. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Stock Watch PublicationUse writing and stock market know-how to develop your own publication. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Survey ServiceGather the data businesses need to succeed. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Taxi Cab PublicationIf you've ever been stuck in traffic during a cab ride, then you can probably see the appeal of an in-taxi publication to pass the time. You'll have plenty of advertising clients who will also want to take advantage of this audience. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Trade Show VisitorScope out the competition by attending trade shows for businesses. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Transcript ServiceA transcript service is unique, homebased and can generate a good income. How else should we spell it out for you? |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Translation ServiceSpeak multiple languages? Go into the translating business. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
