Business Idea Center: Entertainment & Events
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
Acting LessonsIf you've got the acting chops to teach others, trust us, there are a lot of stars waiting to be discovered. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Actor's Photo PortfoliosTarget your photography business to actors by helping them put together professional portfolios. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
AuctioneerIf you have a way with words and like being in front of a crowd, try being an auctioneer. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Balloon Bouquet ServiceTap your creative strengths to bring smiles to customers with balloon bouquets. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Balloon ServiceLearn a few basic configurations, and you can start a balloon service. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Band Rehearsal Space RentalsGot some garage space? Rent it out to a promising garage band. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Bouncy House RentalsSupply the life of the party with a bouncy house rental business. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Career ExposBring job hunters and potential hiring employers together at career expos. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Charity Auction ServiceIf you're looking to startup in the nonprofit world, this could be the right business for you. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Charity Casino OrganizerMake a business of combing fun with charity by renting out casino services or locations for events. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Children's Party PlanningCreate great parties for both kids and parents to enjoy. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Comedy ClubPeople can always use a laugh. Keep them smiling by giving comedians an outlet for their material. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Corporate Meeting PlannerCan you keep a group organized? Try your hand at corporate meeting planning. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Dance StudioDance your way to profits with a studio for lessons and rehearsals. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Disc Jockey ServiceBring a reception or other celebration to life by supplying the music. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Entertainment Booking AgentPut your networking skills to work as an entertainment booking agent. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Event and Party PlannerIf you have a knack for planning and parties, this could be the biz for you. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Event PlannerBring all the elements of a perfect party together to create knock-out events. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Extras Only AgencySome people just want to be seen. An extras only agency ensures clients they'll get their 15 minutes of fame. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Holiday and Event DecorationLove to decorate? Share the wealth as a holiday and event decorator. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Home Theater RoomsA combination of construction and cinema create a perfect picture--in high-def, of course. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Houseboat RentalsRenting out your luxury liner is how you can make your business your escape and your escape your houseboat. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
In-Store Demonstration ServiceDo you know how to hold a crowd's attention? Create in-store demonstrations. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Independent Music LabelMake your millions by finding under-the-radar performers with talent. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
InventorIt only takes one good idea to become a full-fledged inventor. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Karaoke DJ ServiceTake the karaoke to where the party is. What business owner doesn't want to leave his or her customers singing? |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Linen Supply ServiceSell or rent linens to a variety of clients, from hotels to event planners. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Midway Rides And GamesContract out the essential resources for every local fair. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Disc JockeyBring tunes to the party as a mobile DJ. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Formalwear RentalsGive your formalwear rental business an edge by making it mobile. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Modeling AgencyUse your connections to get models their big break. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Murder Mystery PartiesHave a flair for the dramatic? Host murder mystery parties. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Music LessonsShare the sound of music with your students. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Musical Band ManagementIf you've got connections, use them to help bands get their next gig. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Musical Festival PromoterCombine music and devotion to a cause as a music festival promoter. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mystery Dinner PartiesA passion for drama, imagination and social interaction could make this perfect for you. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Old-Time Radio ProgramsNostalgic productions can be brought to life with a love for acting and history. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Acting SchoolNot everyone can make it to Hollywood, so why not bring Hollywood to them? |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Wedding ServiceBusy brides often turn to the web for convenient shopping and planning. Create a directory of vendors and services. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Party Balloon ServiceSelling and setting up these party products may balloon into a great business. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
Party EntertainerAlways been the life of the party? Start a party entertaining business. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Party Entertainment ServiceAre you always the life of the party? Make it your business. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Party Tent RentalsHelp people prepare for perfect parties |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Professional EmceeUse confidence, people skills and a great voice to be a professional emcee. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 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 |
Recording StudioRecord sound--and profits--with your own studio. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Reunion OrganizerBring old classmates together by organizing reunions. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Seminar SpeakerFind your passion, expertise and your voice in a career as a seminar speaker. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Singing Telegram ServiceHarmonize singers with a sentimental business. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Singles-Only Event PromoterHelp singles connect by promoting events designed just for them. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |



