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Barter and Swap Publication One 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 Guides Building guides can bring the past to life for locals and tourists.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Business Directories A 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 Newspaper Give college students an alternative to their university newspaper.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Catalogs If 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

Community Business Maps Guide 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 Directory Make sure residents never say "There's nothing to do tonight" again.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Community Newsletter Love where you live? Start a community newsletter.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Community Website Bring your local flavor to the web for all to see.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Company Newsletters Companies 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

Copywriter Have a way with words? Start a copywriting business.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Correspondence and Training Manuals If 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 Books Businesses 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

Desktop Publishing Use your design skills to lay out a business in publishing.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Digital Printing Service Traditional 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

Drive-By Broadcasting Help people promote their businesses with short-range FM broadcasts.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Employment and Career Publications Start an employment and career publication and work from home, or expand your business into a national franchise.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Event Programs From school plays to weddings, plenty of events depend on programs.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

For Sale By Owner Kits Help cars, homes and other property get sold by creating for sale by owner kits. These can include tips on marketing and purchase form templates.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Freelance Writer Live by the pen as a freelance writer.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Graphic Design Take your flair for design and start a business.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Health-Care Newspaper Spread 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

Home Decorating Guide No, 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 Guide Working 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 Elderly Seniors 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 Books The things you can teach people "how to" do are countless.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Independent Record Label Take your passion for music and start an indie record label for your favorite artists.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Invitations Beautiful invitations will never go out of style. Draw in clients with creative marketing and high quality.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Jingle Writer Don'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

Literary Agent If 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

Newsletter Publisher Help businesses and organizations get their news out by publishing newsletters.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Niche Greeting Cards Let 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

Online Entertainment Listings and Reviews People 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 Studio Musicians Help produce tracks for musicians from far and wide.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Personalized Story Time Books Are 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 Service With 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

Proofreader Take 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

Puzzle and Game Books Combine fun and local advertising by starting a puzzle and game book publication.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Restaurant Menus Combine page designing talent with a love for food with this business idea.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Restaurant Placemats Put designing capabilities to use on restaurant placemats.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Self Publishing Consultant Know the secrets to self publishing? Help those who want to succeed too.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000