| Business Name / Description |
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises |
Acting Lessons
If you've got the acting chops to teach others, trust us, there are a lot of stars waiting to be discovered.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Actor's Photo Portfolios
Target your photography business to actors by helping them put together professional portfolios.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Ad Agency
Use your creativity to come up with knock-out ad campaigns for clients.
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Category: Advertising
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Advertising Clipping Service
Keep track of advertising competition for other businesses.
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Category: Advertising
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Auctioneer
If you have a way with words and like being in front of a crowd, try being an auctioneer.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Auto Performance Center
If you like the idea of bling, consider a store that sells flashy auto products.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Band Rehearsal Space Rentals
Got some garage space? Rent it out to a promising garage band.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Bartender For Hire
Hire out your bartending skills and earn tips along the way.
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Category: Food
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Billiards Hall
Shoot for the pool of people in the billiards community.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Boat Charters
Ride your way into profits with a boat charter business.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Boxing Center
Exercise your passion for boxing and your business skills--a one-two punch.
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Category: Sports
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Bungee Jumping
Need a rush with your business? Consider jumping into the extreme sports industry.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Buskers School
Use performance arts skills to teach others how to be street performers.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Candy Maker
Here's a business that promises sweet rewards.
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Category: Retail Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Cardboard Playhouses
Create an engaging setup for make-believe with cardboard playhouses.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Children's Party Service
Pros at making children laugh and play wanted for this startup idea.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Comedy Club
People can always use a laugh. Keep them smiling by giving comedians an outlet for their material.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Community Entertainment Directory
Make sure residents never say "There's nothing to do tonight" again.
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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.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Corporate Meeting Planner
Can you keep a group organized? Try your hand at corporate meeting planning.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Costume Rentals
Dress up your business with a costume rental shop.
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Category: Arts & Crafts
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Cotton Candy
Add some fluff to your pocket with this colorful business.
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Category: Food
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Dance Studio
Dance your way to profits with a studio for lessons and rehearsals.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Disc Jockey Service
Bring a reception or other celebration to life by supplying the music.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Double-Decker Bus Tours
A double-decker bus tour can elevate your profits with adventure-seeking customers.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Dunk Tank Rentals
Helping make a splash at parties could be a slam-dunk idea.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Educational Toys
Help kids learn with educational but fun toys.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Entertainment Booking Agent
Put your networking skills to work as an entertainment booking agent.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Event and Party Planner
If you have a knack for planning and parties, this could be the biz for you.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Extras Only Agency
Some people just want to be seen. An extras only agency ensures clients they'll get their 15 minutes of fame.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Guest Ranch
Corral in customers with a guest ranch business.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Holiday Drink Guides
People love celebrating the holidays with a drink or two. Inspire them with a semi-annual recipe guide.
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Category: Food
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Home Theater Rooms
A combination of construction and cinema create a perfect picture--in high-def, of course.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
In-Store Demonstration Service
Do you know how to hold a crowd's attention? Create in-store demonstrations.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Independent Music Label
Make your millions by finding under-the-radar performers with talent.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Independent Record Label
Take your passion for music and start an indie record label for your favorite artists.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Inventor
It only takes one good idea to become a full-fledged inventor.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Karaoke DJ Service
Take the karaoke to where the party is. What business owner doesn't want to leave his or her customers singing?
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Kite Building and Sales
Build and sell beautiful hand-crafted kites for others to enjoy.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Disc Jockey
Bring tunes to the party as a mobile DJ.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Rock Climbing
A great party idea, mobile rock climbing can belay you and your business to new heights.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Modeling Agency
Use your connections to get models their big break.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Motorcycle Sales
Ignite your love for motorcycles and sales with this business.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Murder Mystery Parties
Have a flair for the dramatic? Host murder mystery parties.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Musical Band Management
If you've got connections, use them to help bands get their next gig.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Musical Festival Promoter
Combine music and devotion to a cause as a music festival promoter.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Mystery Dinner Parties
A passion for drama, imagination and social interaction could make this perfect for you.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Old-Time Radio Programs
Nostalgic productions can be brought to life with a love for acting and history.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Acting School
Not everyone can make it to Hollywood, so why not bring Hollywood to them?
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Entertainment Coupons
Make cheap entertainment even easier to find by putting coupons online.
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Category: Online Businesses
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Entertainment Listings and Reviews
People are always in search of dining, entertainment and attraction information and reviews.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Studio Musicians
Help produce tracks for musicians from far and wide.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Party Entertainer
Always been the life of the party? Start a party entertaining business.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Party Entertainment Service
Are you always the life of the party? Make it your business.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Professional Emcee
Use confidence, people skills and a great voice to be a professional emcee.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No |
Puppet Shows
Get kids away from the TV by putting on puppet shows.
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Category: Children's Businesses
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.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Recording Studio
Record sound--and profits--with your own studio.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Singing Telegram Service
Harmonize singers with a sentimental business.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No |
Specialty Travel
Don't just start a travel business--have a specific niche.
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Category: Travel
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Street Entertainer
Have extraordinary talent and want to make money independently? Try this idea and give those street mimes some competition.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Stunt School
Sick of putting your neck on the line? Make a business out of teaching others to.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Talent Agent for Children
If you like working with kids and can spot talent, helping children get their big break could be the business for you.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Theater Productions
A talented play producer can make money from one of the oldest forms of entertainment.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Trophies
Reward yourself--and someone else--with a business that makes trophies.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Video Arcade
The nostalgic allure of vintage gaming could make for a successful business.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Video Editing Service
During wedding season, there's always room for more video editors.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Video Game Store
Play your way to profits with a video game store.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Voice Overs
You can use your impressive voice for more than commercials.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Wedding Singer
Love to sing? Be the life of the party for a living.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
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