Business Idea Center: Consulting
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
Artist AgentRepresent artists to secure them work and gallery space. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Association ManagerHandle the management tasks that association members don't have time to tackle. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Auto Maintenance CourseThere are many people out there who donââ¬â¢t know the difference between a dipstick and a gas cap. They could use your help. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Business ConsultantHelp others grow their businesses as a business consultant. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 Plan ServiceLend your expertise to some of the 700,000 new businesses started in the U.S. every year with a business plan service. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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 |
Business Startup InstructionTrust us, there are a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs out there and we can't help them all. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Business Support ServicesAid fellow entrepreneurs with a business that'll provide them the help they need. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Career and Personal CoachHelp bring out the best in people as a career and personal coach. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Childproofing ServiceHelp parents feel good about letting their children loose in their homes. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Commercial Leasing AgentStart a business by educating yourself about real estate leasing laws. The profits will make you feel right at home. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Computer Repair TechnicianAre you a computer geek? The world of CPUs can use your savvy tech know-how. |
Category: Computers Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Construction Estimating ServiceGot an eye for assessing fix-it jobs? Help clients estimate the costs. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Construction Project ManagementIf you've got an eye for the really big picture, this may be the business for you. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Contract Negotations ServiceContract negotiations can be a dreaded aspect of business, but you can make the process less painful for clients with your negotiating skills. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Corporate RetreatsWith thousands of retreat sites being unused by corporations, renting out these destinations may amount to your dream job. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Corporate VideosMove over YouTube. Shooting corporate videos for promotions and training is the next big video venture. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Customer Service TrainingHave a knack for impeccable service? Teach companies' employees to deliver. |
Category: Business Services 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 |
E-Commerce ConsultantUse your web smarts to help others grow their online businesses. |
Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
eBay ConsultantTeach others to sell on eBay as an eBay consultant. |
Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Employee TrainerHelp whip a business into shape by becoming an employee trainer. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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? No |
Energy Management ConsultantGot tips on saving energy? Teach others how to be frugal with facilities as an energy management consultant. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Executive OrganizerHead straight to the top to get the boss organized and see the effect trickle down. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Executive RecruiterMatch execs with the companies who want them most. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Expense Reduction ConsultantIf you have an eye for efficiency and cost-cutting, you could help businesses improve their bottom line. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Expert Witness ServiceCompile a group of experts in their fields to serve as expert witnesses in legal cases. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Filing SystemsKeep businesses organized with helpful filing systems. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Firearms TrainingIf you have past military experience or just have a passion for firearms, teach others how to use theirs. |
Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
First-Aid TrainingIf you have a passion for helping people and you have the skills, first-aid training is always in demand. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
For-Sale-by-Owner SpecialistHelp those who want to sell their own real estate. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Franchise SpecialistHelp business owners start franchising their concepts and help smaller franchisors grow their organizations as a franchise specialist. |
Category: Financial Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Fundraising ConsultantUse your sales and financial experience to be a fundraising consultant. |
Category: Financial Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Handyman ServiceIf you're good at fixing things, there's always a need for a good handyman or handywoman. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Headhunter ServiceHelp find ideal candidates for companies as a headhunter. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Improvement Trade ShowsIf you love chatting about home repairs and improvements read on. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Office PlannerThink you have the key to office space success? Help entrepreneurs design their home bases. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 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 |
House Safety ServiceHelp parents keep their kids safe while at home by serving as a safety consultant. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Independent Sales ConsultantYears of sales experience could make you a great sales consultant. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Internet Marketing ConsultantAre you an online marketing whiz? Help others plan their campaigns. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Inventory ServiceRecording inventory for a business can save them days of valuable time. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Licensing SpecialistIf you know your product branding and licensing laws, this business has your name all over it. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Management TrainerHelp other entrepreneurs train top-notch management. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Marketing ConsultantUse your marketing expertise to help others grow their businesses. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
MediatorHelp opposing sides find common ground. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
New Parents SchoolYou know what they say: There's no manual on how to be a parent. Well, at least you can offer a class. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Office Protocol ConsultantAdvise clients on a range of issues, from conflict resolution to sexual harassment procedures. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Factory DirectDon't like middlemen? Eliminate them with a factory direct business. |
Category: Import/Export Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Home Repair AdviceHelp homeowners help themselves when it comes to projects around the house. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online TutorsThere is always a need for tutors, so use your online business to show others where to find the help they need in their area. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Venture Capital ForumHelp investment-seekers from far and wide with an online VC resource. |
Category: Financial Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Paving ConsultantThe right step for your future may be to start a paving consultant business. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Personal AssistantBusy executives and business owners can use your help with everything from answering phones to purchasing gifts. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Private InvestigatorGet paid to use your nosy nature as a private investigator. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Prospecting AgentFeel out sales leads for your clients. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Protocol ConsultantStickler for rules? Know business backwards and forwards? Become a protocol consultant. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Prototype DesignEngineering, vision, artistic talent, this is what prototype design is all about. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Public Speaking InstructionPublic speaking will never go out of fashion. If you've got the gift of gab, this is a perfect business opportunity. |
Category: Education/Instruction 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 |
Retired Presidents ServiceCollect and connect retired professionals to start your own consulting firm. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
River Rescue InstructionIf you have emergency skills training, river rescue instruction could keep you afloat. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Sewing ClassesGive sewers the guidance they need while stitching together some profit for yourself. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Small Business CoachInspire success in other entrepreneurs as a small business coach. |
Category: Business Services 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 |
Special Event SecurityIf you like going to concerts and athletic events and can tap connections such police officers, this venture may be worth looking into. |
Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Sport Coach TrainingMore parents want their kids to succeed. And to do that they're willing to spend the extra bucks to hire a specialized coach. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Stock Day TraderConsider investing in this business if buying and selling is your specialty. |
Category: Financial Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Survey ServiceGather the data businesses need to succeed. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Temporary Help AgencyConnect qualified workers with businesses in need of temporary help. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Theft PreventionMany people don't know how vulnerable they are. If you have a police or security background, this could be your road to independence. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Time Management ClassesTechnology has made it easier than ever to do more things at once. Unfortunately, the amount of time in a day has stayed the same. This is where you come in to help. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Travel AgentWith a business like this, you're sure to be going places. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Virtual Human Resources ConsultantHelp companies too small to have and HR department on hand as a virtual HR consultant. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Wedding ConsultantHelp make sure a couple's special day goes off without a hitch as a wedding consultant. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
WholesalerBe the middle person between a manufacturer and the retailer. With any product or service included, this is a business that will always be needed. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
