Business Idea Center: Customer Service
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises
Business Name / Description
1-800 Telephone Call CenterAnswer phones and provide customer service for companies with 800-numbers. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Advertising BrokerUse your sales skills to mediate between ad agencies and content providers. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Advertising Clipping ServiceKeep track of advertising competition for other businesses. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Airport Shuttle ServiceFor those who don't mind the red eyes, an airport shuttle service is a practical business with an assured customer base. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Antique Furniture RefurbishingStart a business giving antique furniture a new shine. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Children's Book and Software StoreRevisit those sweet reading days by opening up a children's bookstore. |
Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Cigar SalesThis hot business is so specialized, it'll have you smokin' out profits in no time. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Coins and StampsFeed your collecting soul with a store that buys, sells and trades collectible coins and stamps. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Copy SalesWith the growing popularity of running businesses or working at home, a copy center can offer a range of services for people who lack office equipment. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Costume RentalsDress up your business with a costume rental shop. |
Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Custom AirbrushingCombine your artistic and business sides with a custom airbrushing company. |
Category: Arts & Crafts 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 |
Developer Home SalesUse your sales and marketing skills in a career for independent homes sales. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Distribution WarehouseHomebased 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 |
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 |
Elderly Employment AgencyHelp skilled and experienced seniors find jobs that suit their talents. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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 |
Errand ServiceHelp busy people get through the day by providing an errand service. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Extreme Adventure TripsThis business will keep you on the edges of life. |
Category: Travel Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Fabric ShopAdd some texture to your business side with a shop that's made of good material. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Factory ToursAre 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 |
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 |
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 |
Freelance Sales ConsultantHave the secrets to improving sales? Teach others. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Furniture Delivery and AssemblyPut your muscle and handyman skills to use by delivering and assembling furniture. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Home Alarm SalesIf you're skilled in sales, many households will appreciate your expertise in home security. However, don't be alarmed when profits take off. |
Category: Security Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Import/Export SpecialistKnow a lot about the import/export world? Use that knowledge to help others. |
Category: Import/Export Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Independent Listing AgentIf you have telemarketing skills, here's a low-cost business venture that calls prospective home buyers. |
Category: Advertising Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Janitorial SuppliesYou can clean up by selling janitorial supplies. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Lighting ShopIt's time to shine some light on your business startup. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Linen ShopThis retail business requires an eye for detail and design. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mailbox CenterFind a convenient location and turn your business into a mailbox center. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mailing ServiceSave businesses valuable time by putting together their mailings for them. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Manicure/Pedicure SalonGet your feet wet with a pedicure and manicure salon. |
Category: Beauty/Personal Care Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Home BrokerUse your broker skills to get this low-cost startup idea on the go. |
Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Oil-Change ServiceGrease those startup gears and launch an oil-change service. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Paper ShreddingLooking for a green business? Do your part in taking care of the environment by shredding mass amounts of papers to be recycled. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Moped RentalsWith mopeds growing in popularity, this startup is sure to zoom to success. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Musical Instrument SalesKeep your business in tune with your passion for music. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Mystery ShopperAre you a stickler for quality customer service? Consider being a mystery shopper. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
Network MarketingFind a product you love and start selling to your friends and their network. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
NewsstandOutdated, 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 |
One Hour Photo LabDo you enjoy seeing a finished product? Consider film development with a one hour photo lab. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Online Secretarial ServiceOffer your secretarial skills to online clients. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Packing/Unpacking ServiceDo the packing and unpacking work that clients don't have time to do themselves. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No |
PawnbrokerUse your negotiating skills by opening up a pawn shop and bringing in second-hand goods. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
PediCabPeddle your way to profits with a PediCab service. |
Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Personal ConciergeHelp your client with tasks they're too busy to do on their own. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Photo ID ServiceEach year, millions of dollars worth of property are stolen out of homes and offices. With a photo ID service that burns proof of property onto a CD, this service really does take care of business. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Piano Tuning ServiceKeep your business on perfect pitch by providing a piano tuning service. |
Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Portable Storage ServiceA portable storage service resonates with good things coming in small packages. |
Category: Business 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 |
Proposal WriterHere's a homebased business that may write you a big commission check. |
Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Referral ServiceHelp people find businesses that can help them out. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Rowboat RentalsRow, row, row your biz gently down the cash flow stream. |
Category: Recreation Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Sales TrainerUse your superb sales smarts to help companies boost sales.shes |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Shared Office CenterGot office space? Monthly rent can be expensive for small businesses, but offering up a shared office center is a win-win situation for you and your small business tenants. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Telephone Answering ServiceGive callers a live person to talk to with an answering service. |
Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No |
Used Appliance SalesBuying secondhand appliances for resale is a tidy way to clean up profits. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Used Furniture RetailerHelp others out of their financial hardships by picking out classic furniture to sell. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No |
Vacuum Cleaner SalesHere's a business that sucks up profits. |
Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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 |
