Business Idea Center: Media/Publishing
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
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? Yes |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
Desktop PublishingUse your design skills to lay out a business in publishing. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes |
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 |
Drive-By BroadcastingHelp people promote their businesses with short-range FM broadcasts. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Employment and Career PublicationsStart 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 ProgramsFrom 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 KitsHelp 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 WriterLive by the pen as a freelance writer. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Graphic DesignTake your flair for design and start a business. |
Category: Media/Publishing 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 |
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 |
Independent Record LabelTake 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 |
InvitationsBeautiful 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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 Studio MusiciansHelp produce tracks for musicians from far and wide. |
Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
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 |
Restaurant MenusCombine 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 PlacematsPut designing capabilities to use on restaurant placemats. |
Category: Media/Publishing 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 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? Yes |
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 |
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 |
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 |
