Translation Service business. Speak multiple languages? Go into the translating business. Business Overview How to do you say 'party of the first part' in Spanish? If you know the answer, or if you know someone who does, then a language translation service might be just the business for you. Language translators are in big demand these days. International commerce is growing as fast as the internet, and while we may believe that English is the world's linguistic choice, it's...

Specialty Mail Order business. Let customers buy obscure items from your catalog. Business Overview Specialty mail order catalogs are one of the hottest businesses going these days. With so many two-income and single-parent families around, nobody has much time to shop. And people today are more interested in spending their scant leisure hours on quality time at home with family and friends than on exhausting expeditions to the mall. So catalogs are the obvious alternative. ...

Archery Range business. Aim for your target market with an archery range. Business Overview Archery is fast becoming an extremely popular sport in the United States, and starting an archery range is a fantastic way to capitalize on the recent surge in popularity of archery. An archery range can be established as an independent business or as a joint venture with an existing business such as a gun club. In addition to generating revenues from membership dues, the business can...

Web Design business. Create professional, beautiful and functional websites for your clients. Business Overview If you're in business today, a website is as important as an ad in the Yellow Pages. With a Web presence, you've got access to millions of potential customers around the world -- it's like rolling out a major advertising supplement, marketing brochure and mail order catalog in one easily updated package. And all without printing, postage or phone costs! The problem...

Antique Furniture Refurbishing business. Start a business giving antique furniture a new shine. Business Overview Calling all handypeople with a homebased workshop; the time has never been better than now to start an antique furniture refinishing and repair business, as consumer demand has skyrocketed for antiques in a good state of repair. Once again, an antique furniture refinishing business can easily be operated right from a homebased workshop. Finding customers for the...

Art Supply Store business. Draw out a new business with an art supply store. Business Overview Millions of people enjoy creating art as a hobby. It's a great way to be creative and reduce stress. All of these people require art supplies to be able to enjoy their hobbies, and this creates a terrific opportunity to a startup art supplies retail store. The store doesn't have to be large, just well stocked with all the popular art supplies. You can also conduct painting and other...

Stereo Installations business. Use those stereo techniques to help others bump up their sound systems. Business Overview A stereo installation service can cater to many potential clients, including car owners, boat owners, car and boat dealers, RV dealerships, and audiovisual retailers. The best way to market a stereo installation service is by providing installations only and not retailing stereos, as this method will enable you to attract retailers of stereo equipment as...

Awning Cleaning business. Do you love cleaning, but hate being indoors? Try out an awning cleaning business. Business Overview An awning cleaning service is a fantastic new business enterprise to put into action, as it requires no special skills or technical experience, and the income potential is outstanding. If the following list appeals to you in terms of excellent reasons why to start a business, then you may have found the right business venture to start in your...

Virtual Human Resources Consultant business. Help companies too small to have and HR department on hand as a virtual HR consultant. Business Overview In our enlightened -- and lawsuit-mad -- world, businesses must tread carefully to make certain they don't accidentally step on employees' toes. This causes problems for small and midsized companies that don't have the time, the staff or the expertise to deal with all those complex and constantly changing human resources issues. ...

Vending business. Looking for a part-time business? Try vending. Business Overview If you want a retail operation that you can run at just about any location, 24 hours a day, without having to be there yourself or hire a single employee, one that can service thousands of customers without complaining, getting aching feet or having to take a bathroom break, then vending machines could be the business for you. These days vending machines can take not only coins, but also...