Survival and Outdoor Training business. Create your own "Man vs. Wild"-type business as a survival and outdoor trainer. Business Overview What would you do if you were trapped on a mountainside, in subzero weather, with a blizzard approaching? This may not seem like a very likely scenario for many of us, but if you are one of the many millions of outdoor enthusiasts across the country engaged in any number of outdoor adventure activities like skiing, snowmobiling, paragliding,...

Ad Agency business. Business Overview Like many other industries in our baby boomer-driven economy, the field of advertising is experiencing a major downsize. Where clients used to turn to the Madison Avenue-type majors on 'the Coasts,' they're now looking to smaller, friendlier, more specialized agencies in smaller cities -- why not make one of them yours? If you love turning a clever phrase and marrying it with smart graphics, the thrill of the chase for the elusive client,...

Tanning Salon business. Give people that bronze glow all year with a bulb or spray-on tanning salon. Business Overview Every day more and more people are giving up natural sun tanning in favor of artificial salon tanning because of the convenience and ability to tan before taking a tropical vacation. So here is your opportunity to open your own tanning salon and cash in on the craze. Salon location will be one of the more important issues to address when getting started. You...

Medical Billing business. Business Overview Medical billing is one of the hottest businesses going these days -- and with good reason. Thanks to the new baby boomlet and the increasing longevity of those of us already well into adulthood, more and more Americans are swelling the ranks of health-care seekers. And people are more health-conscious than ever before. Couple these points with the fact that doctors and other health-care providers are finding it increasingly difficult...

Temporary Help Agency business. Connect qualified workers with businesses in need of temporary help. Business Overview Outsourcing, downsizing, and consolidation are buzzwords in today's business world, and all have helped to make the placement of temporary workers a thriving industry. In short, when businesses and organizations need temporary or seasonal help, many turn to the services of a temporary help agency to fulfill their manpower needs. It often costs less and is more...

Senior Home Care Agency business. Help the elderly continue to live at home by providing care services. Business Overview Here's the problem: A senior parent wants to live in his own home, maintaining his independence, but he has trouble bathing, fixing meals and remembering to take his medications. The solution: You. As owner of a senior home care agency, you'll send a qualified, compassionate person out to assist with the daily tasks of living. This is a burgeoning field....

Small-Spaces Landscaping business. Looking for a niche landscaping business concept? Think small. Business Overview Condominiums, townhouses, and lofts are being constructed in record-breaking numbers across the United States and Canada, and this building boom has spawned an entirely new and red-hot industry in small-spaces landscaping. Where are these small spaces? They include sundecks, patios, decks, balconies, rooftops, and courtyards for both residential and commercial...

Trim Carpenter business. Help people put the finishing touches on their homes and businesses. Business Overview The home improvement industry is red-hot in North America and shows no signs of cooling off anytime soon, which is great news for entrepreneurs with basic carpentry skills, especially if those skills are utilized in starting a trim service. Trim carpenters install interior windowsills and doorsills, jambs, and casings, as well as baseboard trim and ceiling crown...

Snow and Ice Removal Service business. Help people get around in the winter months with a snow and ice removal service. Business Overview Depending on your investment budget and on how much money you want to earn, there are a few methods for removing snow and ice during winter months. The most expensive of these is a snowplow and salt spreader mounted on a four-wheel-drive truck. This option will set you back about $2,000 to $3,000 for equipment, less the cost of the truck, but...

Vacation Property Rental Agent business. Caught in the hustle and bustle of a busy tourist area? Consider rental properties to supplement tourists' vacations. Business Overview If you live in a busy tourist area, there is probably a good chance that you can flourish by starting and operating a vacation property rental agency. It is not uncommon for people to purchase vacation homes and condominiums with plans to rent them either part or all of the year to tourists, to help...