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Antique Furniture Sales Cut down on costs by selling antique furniture from home.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Antique Sideboard Vanities Convert antique sideboard cabinets into vanities to give homeowners an out-of-the ordinary washroom option.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Art Auctions Love event planning, art and the thrill of bidding? Hold art auctions.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Charcoal Portraits Use your charcoal drawing expertise to create quick portraits.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Children's Book and Software Store Revisit those sweet reading days by opening up a children's bookstore.	Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Collectible Clothing Bring back the vintage and retro styles of years past with a collectible clothing store.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Consignment Clothing Store The low-cost way to start a clothing store--sell items on consignment.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Convenience Stores Set up shop in a convenient location and you'll have customers dropping in.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Coupon Books Businesses 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

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

Distribution Warehouse Homebased and e-businesses provide products that need warehousing and distribution. Starting this service requires planning, organization and an entrepreneur looking to help other businesses.	Category: Import/Export Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Dollar Store Get a great deal with a dollar store that brings in big bucks.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

E-Bargains Help people save a buck by compiling online deals in one spot.	Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Evening Gown Rentals Turn women into Cinderellas for a night by renting them evening gowns.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Farmers’ Market Feed into the organic trend by organizing a farmers' market in your community.	Category: Food Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Flea Market Organizer Bring great deals to the masses by organizing a flea market.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Hand-Painted Greeting Cards Let your handwork add a sentimentality that printed cards can't produce.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Image Consultant Use your keen eye to help people look their best.	Category: Beauty/Personal Care Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

In-Store Demonstration Service Do you know how to hold a crowd's attention? Create in-store demonstrations.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Inventory Liquidation Every cloud has a silver lining. When other stores close shop, you can buy their products wholesale.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Inventory Service Recording inventory for a business can save them days of valuable time.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Jewelry Boxes You've got to have a love for details, artistry and functionality to make this business sparkle.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Jewelry Business Love all things that sparkle? Start a jewelry business.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Leather Fashions Rope in customers by offering leather clothes and accessories with large profit potential.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Lingerie Shop Put a swagger in women's steps by providing them with attractive lingerie.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Mystery Shopper Are you a stickler for quality customer service? Consider being a mystery shopper.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Native Art Represent artists creating indigenous arts and crafts, and sell their works overseas.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Custom Blue Jeans Jeans have never been more popular, and selling custom options online can set your business apart.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Factory Direct Don't like middlemen? Eliminate them with a factory direct business.	Category: Import/Export Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Personal Shopper Fashion forward? Keep others looking good as a personal shopper.	Category: Beauty/Personal Care Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Real Estate Auctions Use your booming voice to start a booming auctioning business. Business idea sold!	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Secondhand Clothing Store People love a bargain. Put your good taste to use by opening a used clothing store.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Specialty Rug Sales Rugs may get walked all over, but that doesn't mean customers don't want them to look good.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Used Furniture Store If you're good at recognizing bargains, put your discerning eye to use with a used furniture store.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Used Wedding Gowns Help brides-to-be find beautiful, affordable gowns.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? Yes

Western Apparel You'll say "Yee-haw" when customers flock to your specialty Western store.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Window Displays Use your flair for design to attract shoppers.	Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? Yes

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