Storm Window Installations And Storage business. Protect buildings by preparing them for the worst. Business Overview Anyone seeking a part-time, low-investment and easy business startup may find this opportunity to be of particular interest. Starting a business that provides residential homeowners with a service of installing storm windows in the fall and removing the storm windows in the spring is a very straightforward business to initiate. While this business will not make...

Woooden Signs Manufacturing business. Put creativity and woodwork skills to use in this biz. Business Overview There are a few methods of manufacturing highly attractive and functional wood signs. The first is to use a router to remove wood and leave the message or words raised, or concave. The second method requires a design stencil and sandblasting equipment to remove the wood around the message or words. This manufacturing method can also produce a raised or concave...

Petting Zoo business. Make a business out of this memorable kid-friendly attraction. Business Overview There is something special about a petting zoo that lures both children and their parents. Starting and running a petting zoo is certainly not for everyone, as a petting zoo requires a great deal of knowledge and special handling skills in terms of the animals. Additionally, this type of business can be somewhat costly to start and operate. However, a properly established and...

Pest Control business. Keep homes free of pests with this invaluable service. Business Overview Starting a pest control service does require some careful planning and a license in most areas of the country. However, for an enterprising entrepreneur, this can be a small sacrifice to make, as a pest control service can be extremely profitable to own and operate. There are various types of pest controls that can form the basis of the business, such as insect or rodent control, or...

Wind Chimes business. Harmonize for love for crafts and music by creating wind chimes. Business Overview Seashells, glass, metal or bells'-wind chimes can be manufactured from almost any kind of material. Starting a business that manufactures wind chimes can be a great way to turn spare time into extra income. The wind chimes can be sold to retail stores, garden centers and gift shops on a wholesale basis. Or, the wind chimes can be sold directly to the end consumers via a...

Tropical Fish and Aquarium Rentals business. This is a colorful business idea for fish aficionados. Business Overview You can earn gigantic profits by starting a tropical fish and aquarium rental business, and best of all, this very unique enterprise can be set in motion for less than $5,000 and managed right from a homebased office. At this point, I am sure you're wondering exactly who would rent tropical fish and an aquarium? The list is very long, and if you think about...

Odor Control Service business. Make the world a better-smelling place with an odor-control service. Business Overview Believe it or not, odor control and elimination is big business. Insurance companies and homeowners spend millions of dollars annually in North America to rid their homes and buildings of less-than-favorable odors. Fires, floods, leaky roofs and pets are a few of the culprits in terms of the origins of these bothersome odors, and eliminating these odors can earn...

Specialty Soaps business. Clean up by producing specialty soaps. Business Overview Making and selling specialty soaps is a business enterprise that can include the entire family. The business can easily be set up and run from home and will not require very much investment capital to get rolling. There are hundreds of soap making recipes available, or you can create your own recipes for making soap. The equipment needed for the manufacturing of soap is inexpensive and can be...

Kennels business. Help keep travelers' pets safe and healthy. Business Overview Starting a dog kennel has numerous and varied requirements that must be carefully planned for and researched prior to starting the business. The investment needed to establish a dog kennel from the ground up can easily exceed $150,000, making this business venture one that should only be tackled by a seasoned business pro with experience in the industry. Additional revenues for a dog kennel can be...

Paint And Wallpaper Store business. The quickest and easiest way to spruce up a space is to paint or wallpaper. Your store could be the go-to spot. Business Overview Starting a retail paint and wallpaper store is a relatively stable retail business venture to star, as there is no real threat from the Internet sales of these products. However, the big threat comes in the form of big box retailers, so business location is of critical importance to the success and survival of this...