Business Idea Center
Marketer/PR Agent - Professions
1-800 Telephone Call Center
Answer phones and provide customer service for companies with 800-numbers.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Art Auctions
Love event planning, art and the thrill of bidding? Hold art auctions.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Bicycle Tours
Build a business that cycles around your town.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Bottled Water
With a focus on health, the bottled water market continues to be strong.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Bulletin Board Service
Help spread the word about local businesses and events by posting fliers on bulletin boards.
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Business Broker
Match up business buyers and sellers with a business brokerage.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Business Consultant
Help others grow their businesses as a business consultant.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Business for Sale Broker
Put a commercial realtor's license to work in a business brokerage.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Business Presentations
Many people hate putting together business presentations. So do it for them.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Catalogs
If you've looked at your mailbox lately, you'll know catalogs aren't dead. Get in on this industry by helping produce them.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Coffee Service
Help employers keep their employees happy with a coffee service.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Contract Negotations Service
Contract negotiations can be a dreaded aspect of business, but you can make the process less painful for clients with your negotiating skills.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Cookie Sales
Get people to line up for your addicting desserts.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Copywriter
Have a way with words? Start a copywriting business.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Coupon Books
Businesses want more customers, and customers want a bargain. Satisfy the needs of both groups.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No