Inventory Liquidation business. Business Overview Every year thousands of retail merchants and corporations across North America go out of business, move, reform, and amalgamate, and often this results in billions of dollars worth of stock and inventory becoming available at bargain basement prices. Purchased right and this same inventory can sometimes be bought for as little as five cents on the dollar. Later this can often be resold for as much as five times the purchase...

Editing Service business. Does the idea of incorrect grammar drive you crazy? You may be in the runnings for an editing service. Business Overview An editing service is not limited to publishers and book authors as customers. In fact, publishers and authors represent a very small percentage of the potential clients an editing service can be contracted by. The main requirement for starting an editing service is to have computer equipment, editing software, and of course, the...

Educational Toys business. Help kids learn with educational but fun toys. Business Overview Traditional educational toys and games for children will always be popular and in demand. You can design and develop the toys and games yourself or act as an agent for manufacturers. Both methods can be a very profitable way to earn an income. There are various approaches to marketing educational toys and games including the internet, mail order, home parties, flea markets, and sales to...

Driving School business. If you're looking to make the world a safer place, what better way than to start a driving school? Business Overview Training new drivers how to be good drivers is a multimillion-dollar industry in the United States. The main requirement for starting a driver training school is to be -- or have on staff -- professional driving instructors. Many driving instruction schools now subcontract out the driving instruction to trained professionals who supply...

Security Lighting business. Get your talent to work for you by installing security lighting solutions. Business Overview Calling all electricians. It is time to start earning extra income putting your talents to work for you by starting a part-time business that sells and installs residential and commercial security lighting solutions. The business can be started for peanuts in terms of investment capital, and has the potential to generate an additional income of $30,000 per...

Moped Rentals business. With mopeds growing in popularity, this startup is sure to zoom to success. Business Overview One ride on a moped is generally all it takes to become a confirmed moped nut. This rental venture is best served by establishing the business in a high-traffic area that caters to and is visited mainly by tourists. The business can be operated from an independent location or in partnership with a hotel or multiple hotels acting as the rental location for the...

Distribution Warehouse business. 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. Business Overview Homebased businesses and the internet have created a booming market for distribution and warehousing services. Why? Because homebased and cyberventures generally don't have the infrastructure required to store and ship their products...

Scaffolding Rentals business. Take business to new heights with scaffolding rentals. Business Overview Almost every building and home service trade needs to rent scaffolding at some point in the course of operating their business. To start this type of business you purchase new or secondhand scaffolding, design a brochure and price list, and distribute the brochure to local home service companies and contractors in your community. Providing a free delivery and pickup service...

Locksmith business. Business Overview The main requirement for starting a locksmith service is of course to be a certified locksmith. While this may seem like a negative aspect for starting a locksmith service, it is not, because you can become a locksmith relatively easily and the instruction training generally takes less than a year to complete. The best aspect about starting a locksmith service is the fact that this business venture has been proven successful and profitable...

Dry-Cleaning Service business. Help people maintain a squeaky clean image with a dry-cleaning service. Business Overview At one time it was said that the dry-cleaning industry had created more millionaires per capita than any other industry. While this statement may not still hold true today, one thing is for sure: Starting a dry-cleaning service is an excellent business venture to set in motion. Ideally, a dry-cleaning service should be strategically located to take advantage...