Business Idea Center: Outdoors
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
Above-Ground PoolsHere's a business that will keep customers cool and profits hot. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Adventure ClubsAre you an adrenaline junkie? Help introduce others to your favorite extreme activities. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Aluminum Door and Window ManufacturingWhat happens to all those recycled cans anyway? Start an aluminum door and window manufacturing business and you'll find out. |
Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Awning CleaningDo you love cleaning, but hate being indoors? Try out an awning cleaning business. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Awning ManufacturingStart an awning manufacturing business, to help buildings look their best. |
Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Baseball Batting CageSwing away at a business with your passion for baseball. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Bench AdvertisingDon't just sit around. Put your advertising sales skills to work. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Bicycle Repair ServiceTurn your love for cycling into a bike repair business. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
BillboardsTake advertising to the great outdoors by renting space on highly visible billboards. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Board-Up ServiceIf you're in an area prone to hurricanes or tornadoes, help your community with a board-up service. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Boat BrokerIf you're all about fun in the sun, consider starting a boat broker business. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Bulletin Board ServiceHelp spread the word about local businesses and events by posting fliers on bulletin boards. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
CampgroundRekindle campfire memories and fire up profits. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Camping ClassesMore than ever it's important for people to get outside and take a breath of fresh air. You can show them how to make the most out of the great outdoors. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Camps For ChildrenIf you love kids, running a children's camp could be as sweet as as toasted marshmallow. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Canoe and Kayak RentalsPaddle your passions into a canoe and kayak rental business. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Canoe and Kayak ToursHere's a business that paddles around your town. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Carport ConversionsMake carports more secure for storage by turning them into a garage. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Cedar Shake RestorationThe roof over your head can get a lot bigger after you start a successful cedar shake restoration business. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Community Delivery ServiceLike cruising around your community? Why not start a local delivery service? |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Construction Cleanup ServiceIf you don't mind heavy lifting and like big machines, try starting a construction cleanup service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Deck BuildingAllow homeowners to spend more time outdoors by building decks for them. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Dog Training ClassesThrow a bone to fellow dog lovers who need a little help keeping their pooches in line. |
Category: Pet Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
DoghousesStay connected to man's best friend with a doghouse business. |
Category: Pet Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Dunk Tank RentalsHelping make a splash at parties could be a slam-dunk idea. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Farm Equipment BrokerDo you know the ins and outs of tractors? If so, a farm equipment broker job may be right for you. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Fence PanelsAdd the finishing touch to any yard or field by offering fence panels. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Fence RepairsHelp complete the perfect picture by fixing the white picket fence. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Flying SchoolFor the first time in your life, it's okay to have your head in the clouds. Take to the sky with your own flying school. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $100,000 + Franchises Available? No |
Garage OrganizersFor some, the garage has become the holding place for all their junk. If you like organizing, there's a lot of garages that need your help. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Garden ArborsGarden arbors offer the perfect match for the gardener who seeks a little whimsy. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Gardening ClassesShare your greenthumb with others. It will add green to your pocket. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
GazebosEnjoy time outside while you help create an oasis for others. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Glass Block InstallationsSpecialize with your construction skills as a glass block installer. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Golf InstructionDo you have a little Tiger Woods in you? Help people perfect their stroke and you can just buy a green jacket. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Graffiti RemovalLove your neighborhood? Keep it spic and span with a graffiti removal service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
GreenhousesIf love plants and flowers but lack the green thumb, greenhouses may be for you. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Guest RanchCorral in customers with a guest ranch business. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Hoarding Advertising ServiceSell advertising along the fencing that protects construction sites. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Horseback RidingMarry your passion and income with horseback riding lessons. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Hot Dog CartSelling this concession food could be one juicy business. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
House Numbers On CurbsNo need to curb your enthusiasm. Painting house numbers on curbs will get you outdoors and let your creative juices flow. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
House PaintingGet out your old painting jeans and ladder to start a house painting business. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Human BillboardsMake money off of this innovative advertising technique. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Ice Cream StandKeep customers cool on hot summer days with an ice cream stand. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Ice Sculpture ClassesIt's very posh to see bars made of ice. If you have the skills, it's never been hotter to be surrounded by ice. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Illuminated House NumbersIt's frustrating when you can't find an address number in the dark, but you can help. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Indoor and Outdoor Specialty AdvertisingHave an eye for great places to advertise? Hook clients up with great outdoor advertising. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Interior and Exterior House PaintingLike the changing of the leaves, home owners are constantly wanting the latest color of the day. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Kayak ToursIf you love being outdoors and on the water, start a business giving kayak tours. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Kite Building and SalesBuild and sell beautiful hand-crafted kites for others to enjoy. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
LandscapingTake your passion for plants to green spaces near you. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Lattice ManufacturingYour business success will be covered in green--literally--with a lattice manufacturing business. |
Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Lawn Care ServiceKnow the secrets to making grass a little greener? Start a lawn care business. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Lawn Ornament SalesWill it be a tortoise or a hare? Why not provide both to decorate homeowners' lawns? |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Line PaintingIt's a simple concept, but someone needs to do it--painting and repainting lines. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Litter PickupHelp keep your area clean with a litter pickup service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Masonry RepairsThe masonry profession has been around since the Roman Empire. It's safe to say that your masonry repair shop won't go out of style anytime soon. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Paint SprayingGo ahead, paint the town whatever color you like. It'll be easy with a mobile paint spraying business. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Off Road ToursStay off the beaten track of 9 to 5 and start your business on a different path. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No |
Paintball GamesAim for clubs and associations looking to build camaraderie to paint this business front. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
ParasailingThe waves of clients that pour in will take this business smooth sailing. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Parking Lot Power SweepingHow do all those parking lots stay clean? Power sweeping businesses. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Patio Furniture ManufacturingThe newest living space is outdoors. Now it's time to furnish it. |
Category: Manufacturing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Patio Furniture RetailerAttractive, comfortable furniture can turn a patio into another living space. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 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 |
Pedal Boat RentalsPedal your way to success with this company. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Pest and Critter ControlIf you don't get grossed out by creepy crawlies, help people get rid of them. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Photography CoursesNow that just about everyone has a digital camera, they need someone to teach them how to take a great photo. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Pony RidesAlmost every child wants a pony. Give them the opportunity to ride one at fairs, carnivals, charity events and other locales. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Pool-Cleaning ServiceHelp keep pools sparkling clean with a pool-cleaning service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Pooper-Scooper ServiceDo the dirty work for your customers with a pet waste removal service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Porch ColumnsSure a 4x4 can hold up a porch, but they can also be ugly. Be the person to see when prettying up the porch. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Power Tool RentalsStart fixing up your business by buying quality power tools and setting up rental rates. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Real Estate Photo ServiceCapture your passion for photography and architecture in a few snaps. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
River RaftingThis new business idea may be waiting just around the river bend. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Roadside Vegetable StandOffer an alternative to the usual grocery store experience. |
Category: Food Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Roof InstallationsGet a good roof over customers' heads with this business and you'll find yourself on top of the world. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Roof Repairs And InstallationNail down a business using your carpentry skills. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Roof TrussesHelp homebuilders get their work done quickly by providing prefab roof trusses. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
RV RentalsJoin the RV train and start a rental revolution. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Sailing SchoolIf you enjoy the open sea, this business could put the wind in your sails. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Sandblasting ServiceHelp erase the sands of time by blasting it with more sand. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Scuba Dive Charter BoatAre 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 |
Scuba Diving InstructionDive into a business that makes the best of your aquatic knowledge. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Seashell JewelryCater to the fashion-minded who never want to leave the beach behind. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Siding InstallationsBe a handyman with a niche. With low startup costs, this could be a great business opportunity. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Skateboard ParkWith skateboarding and in-line skating being two of America's favorite pastimes, a skatepark can roll up some good profits. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Skiing InstructionAssuming you're in a location where it snows and has mountains, this business is all downhill. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Small-Spaces LandscapingLooking for a niche landscaping business concept? Think small. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Snorkel ToursSnorkel tours allow you to explore the underwater world of business. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Snow and Ice Removal ServiceHelp people get around in the winter months with a snow and ice removal service. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
SnowboardsIf the skateboard canvas is too small for your big artistic vision, look to snowboards. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
Sports CampsKeep your eye on the ball of this business--it can cater to kids or adults. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Stucco Repair ServiceTime and weather can be a killer to outdoor surfaces. Make your living fixing damaged stucco. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Stump Removal ServicesSpruce up lawns by removing unwanted tree stumps. |
Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Survival and Outdoor TrainingCreate your own "Man vs. Wild"-type business as a survival and outdoor trainer. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Survival TrainingIf you have past military or survival experience, this business offers an opportunity to share your skills. |
Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Tree Planting ServicePlant beautiful green rows of shade for landscape lovers. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Tree Trimming And Removal ServicesHelp clients contour and control their landscapes. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Treehouse KitsCreate cool, treetop hideaways for kids. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
TruckingIf you like the wide open spaces, this might be the right business drive for you. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Weather VanesGive homeowners a taste of country charm with weather vanes. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Wind ChimesHarmonize for love for crafts and music by creating wind chimes. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Windsurfing SchoolIf you're near a windy body of water and love the sport, this is a business that may seem more like play than work. |
Category: Sports Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Yard MaintenanceKnow the secret to keeping the perfect yard? Share it with the world. |
Category: Plants/Agriculture Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
