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Antique Furniture Sales
Cut down on costs by selling antique furniture from home.
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? Yes
Antique Sideboard Vanities
Convert antique sideboard cabinets into vanities to give homeowners an out-of-the ordinary washroom option.
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
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
Charcoal Portraits
Use your charcoal drawing expertise to create quick portraits.
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
Children's Book and Software Store
Revisit those sweet reading days by opening up a children's bookstore.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Collectible Clothing
Bring back the vintage and retro styles of years past with a collectible clothing store.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Consignment Clothing Store
The low-cost way to start a clothing store--sell items on consignment.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Convenience Stores
Set up shop in a convenient location and you'll have customers dropping in.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
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
Craft Shows
Bringing vendors together can be a crafty part-time business that doesn't require a lot of capital.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? 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.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Dollar Store
Get a great deal with a dollar store that brings in big bucks.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
E-Bargains
Help people save a buck by compiling online deals in one spot.
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Evening Gown Rentals
Turn women into Cinderellas for a night by renting them evening gowns.
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
Farmers' Market
Feed into the organic trend by organizing a farmers' market in your community.
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