Party Entertainer business. Business Overview There are a couple of options available in terms of starting a party entertaining service. You can work as an agency representing entertainers for children's parties. Or, you can be an entertainer yourself, if you have the required skills. The different types of entertainers for children's parties include clowns, magicians, trained pet shows, singers, and skit plays. This is a relatively low-investment business to start and operate,...

Children's Books and Software Store business. If you know what kids want to see in their books and software, sell it. Business Overview The name says it all. In terms of a specialty retail business, this is one of the best. The book side of the business will be of interest to traditional parents. Try to stock hard-to-find titles covering a wide range of topics revolving around or that include children's interaction and involvement. On the software side of the business, try to...

Kite Building and Sales business. Build and sell beautiful hand-crafted kites for others to enjoy. Business Overview Starting part-time from your home you can manufacture 'one of a kind' kites and sell the kites locally through retail accounts, kiosks, mail order and the internet. The investment needed to put this business in action is less than $500, and the operating overheads are virtually nonexistent. On a recent vacation to Cannon Beach, Oregon, I was amazed to find a...

Day-Care Center business. Put your child-caring expertise into your very own business. Business Overview The rising cost of living has made child day care a booming industry simply due to the fact that most families today require two full-time incomes just to survive financially. There are various types of day-care centers, such as homebased, storefront locations, mall and business locations, and mobile day care, and all have their benefits and drawbacks. Once you have...

Children's Books by Children business. Try this unique publishing concept: books for children, by children. Business Overview Starting a publishing business that specializes in publishing children's books written by children is a unique and interesting business enterprise to set in motion. In addition to the books being available in print, they can also be on CD-ROM as well as in an e-book format. The books can be on numerous topics and subjects such as puzzles and games, short...

Doll Making business. Business Overview It may not seem like it, but doll making and repairs is a giant segment of the craft and toy industry. To reinforce this, simply visit an antique shop that specializes in antique dolls or a retailer of new custom 'one of a kind' dolls, and you will soon see that the prices are out of this world. Like kite building, doll making can be started from home on a part-time basis. Once again, the dolls you make can be sold through retail...

Children's Party Service business. Pros at making children laugh and play wanted for this startup idea. Business Overview Every day thousands of children have birthdays, graduate to the next grade, or just deserve some fun, and all of these events are a very good reason to celebrate and have a party. The main consideration for starting this type of party service is whether the business be operated from a fixed location or on a mobile basis? Once you have established the base of...

Retired Presidents Service business. Collect and connect retired professionals to start your own consulting firm. Business Overview How many novice entrepreneurs would benefit from consulting meetings with business veterans that have 20 years experience or more in the business world? Almost all. The business concept is very straightforward. Simply, retain the services of retired company presidents, corporate executives, and small business owners to work on a consulting basis as...

Educational Toys business. 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 and be self-employed. There are various approaches to marketing educational toys and games including the Internet, mail order, home parties, flea markets, and sales to specialty retailers on a...

Nursery Designer business. Business Overview The recent surges in world stock markets have created a lot of new wealth, and with that, a lot of new ways for parents to indulge their children. I recently visited a designer who works from her home and exclusively designs baby nurseries for expecting parents. During this meeting, I gained great insights into this business and how to market this service. First lesson is to throw away everything you know about marketing and promote...