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Announcement Services Create great yard ornaments for your clients' special occasions.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Auctioneer If 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 Service Learn a few basic configurations, and you can start a balloon service.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Band Rehearsal Space Rentals Got some garage space? Rent it out to a promising garage band.	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.	Category: Food Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Billiards Hall Shoot for the pool of people in the billiards community.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Boardroom Facilities Many small businesses don't have their own boardroom. Woo them with attractive facilities.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Bodyguard Security Service This is one business you shouldn't be scared to start.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Bouncy House Rentals Supply the life of the party with a bouncy house rental business.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Bulletin Board Service Help spread the word about local businesses and events by posting fliers on bulletin boards.	Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Canoe and Kayak Tours Here's a business that paddles around your town.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Career Expos Bring job hunters and potential hiring employers together at career expos.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Charity Auction Service If 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? No

Children's Party Planning Create great parties for both kids and parents to enjoy.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Children's Party Service Pros at making children laugh and play wanted for this startup idea.	Category: Children's Businesses 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

Corporate Meeting Planner Can you keep a group organized? Try your hand at corporate meeting planning.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Costume Rentals Dress up your business with a costume rental shop.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Cotton Candy Add some fluff to your pocket with this colorful business.	Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Craft Shows Bringing vendors together can be a crafty part-time business that doesn't require a lot of capital.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Double-Decker Bus Tours A double-decker bus tour can elevate your profits with adventure-seeking customers.	Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Entertainment Booking Agent Put 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 Planner If 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? No

Event Planner Bring all the elements of a perfect party together to create knock-out events.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

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

Factory Tours Are there lots of factories in your town? If so, you may be sitting on a tour business goldmine.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Florist If flower arrangements are your specialty, consider being a florist.	Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Freelance Photography Love to take photos? Freelance your expertise.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Grand Opening Service Businesses will open with a bang thanks to your planning service.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Guard Dogs Who let the dogs out? You did, with a guard dog business.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Guest Ranch Corral in customers with a guest ranch business.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Health Seminars Provide health-conscious individuals with a group of experts gathered in one place.	Category: Health Care/Medical Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Holiday and Event Decoration Love to decorate? Share the wealth as a holiday and event decorator.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Housing Tours If you enjoy giving tours, this is the right business for you.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Inventor It only takes one good idea to become a full-fledged inventor.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Laser Tag Looking for a business that gives you a rush? Consider opening an indoor laser tag center and play your way to profits.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Limousine Service Help people arrive in style with a limousine service.	Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Linen Supply Service Sell 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 Games Contract out the essential resources for every local fair.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Mobile Disc Jockey Bring tunes to the party as a mobile DJ.	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.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Musical Festival Promoter Combine music and devotion to a cause as a music festival promoter.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Network Marketing Find a product you love and start selling to your friends and their network.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Newsstand Outdated, you say? In spite of online media convergence, classic print newspapers will never grow old.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Trade Show Directory Compile information about trade shows across the globe online.	Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Wedding Service Busy 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 Service Selling and setting up these party products may balloon into a great business.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Party Entertainer Always been the life of the party? Start a party entertaining business.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Party Tent Rentals Help people prepare for perfect parties	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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

Professional Emcee Use confidence, people skills and a great voice to be a professional emcee.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Promotional Products Create cool promotional products for companies to give away.	Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Red Carpet Service Make a business out of giving parties the Hollywood treatment. Red carpets, valet service and emcees are just some ideas for this event planning service.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Reunion Organizer Bring old classmates together by organizing reunions.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Scaffolding Rentals Take business to new heights with scaffolding rentals.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Scuba Dive Charter Boat Are you a dive master? Explore the realms of this business idea to bring profits to the surface.	Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Seminar Promoter Make sure seminars get the attendance they deserve by promoting them.	Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Seminar Speaker Find 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

Singles-Only Event Promoter Help singles connect by promoting events designed just for them.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Special Event Security Be the middle person between a manufacturer and the retailer. With any product or service included, this is a business that will never grow old.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Specialty Travel Don't just start a travel business--have a specific niche.	Category: Travel Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Trade Show Visitor Scope out the competition by attending trade shows for businesses.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Travel Agent With a business like this, you're sure to be going places.	Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Trophies Reward yourself--and someone else--with a business that makes trophies.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Vacation Property Rental Agent Caught in the hustle and bustle of a busy tourist area? Consider rental properties to supplement tourists' vacations.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Video Editing Service During wedding season, there's always room for more video editors.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Wedding Cake Sales Cash in on weddings with your culinary craft.	Category: Food Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Wedding Consultant Help 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

Wedding Photographer Capture those special moments with your love for photography.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Wedding Singer Love to sing? Be the life of the party for a living.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

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