Pony Rides business. Almost every child wants a pony. Give them the opportunity to ride one at fairs, carnivals, charity events and other locales. Business Overview This is definitely not your typical children-related business opportunity. However, there is a time-tested formula here: 'place kids and animals together and your business cannot fail.' Mobile might be the key ingredient to this business. Being a mobile business will enable you to travel to where the demand is...

Drive-Through Laundromat business. Take the hassle out of getting clothes cleaned by offering drive-through service at your laundromat. Business Overview There are drive-through banks, restaurants and photo finishing stores, so why not drive-through laundromats? A drive-through laundromat is not a new business concept; however, recently they've become more popular and a few companies have even begun to franchise their drive-through laundromat businesses. Starting a...

Herb Gardening business. With today's focus on health and gourmet food, there's no better time to start growing herbs. Business Overview A small plot of land in your backyard can easily be converted into a cash-producing herb garden. Dill, parsley and chives are just a few of the many herbs that can be grown at home for profit. Get started by spending time at your local library and on the internet to learn as much as you can about herbs and herb gardening. The rest is very...

Gourmet Coffee Kiosk business. Set up a coffee kiosk in a busy location, and the customers will flow. Business Overview Millions of cups of coffee are consumed daily in the U.S., and thousands of entrepreneurs are capitalizing financially because of it. And you can, too, by opening a gourmet coffee kiosk. Rent a kiosk in a mall or market location and provide customers with the best coffee and tea selections available from around the world. You can purchase or lease coffee...

Dollhouse Manufacturing and Sales business. If you enjoy small-scale construction, you can make kids' dreams come true by building and selling dollhouses. Business Overview Manufacturing custom designed dollhouses is a great part-time home based business to set in motion. The dollhouses you build can be sold through retail accounts, flea markets, craft shows, mail order, the internet and mall kiosks. The only requirement for this business to succeed is you ability to...

Produce Shop business. Cater to health- and taste-conscious consumers and restaurants by supplying the best produce available. Business Overview The bland produce shops of days gone by with their less-than-appealing display methods, boring interiors and limited product selections are quickly being replaced by what are now called 'Produce Boutiques.' A sheep in wolf's clothing, perhaps, but today's produce shops are specifically catering to consumers that have in large become...

Internet Café business. Business Overview In 1994 there were a mere 30 Internet or cybercafés in the United States and by the year 2000 the number of Internet café's had swelled to more than 3,000 and still continues to grow. Why? Simply because there is strong consumer demand, and Internet café's can be an extremely profitable business venture. In addition to the usual fare of coffee, snacks, and Web surfing, other services to lure customers from the competition can be...

Mini Train Rides business. Set up a mini train ride at a park, mall or zoo and watch the profits pull into the station. Business Overview Be prepared to invest more than $250,000 to start a mini train ride business. But also be prepared to generate daily business sales that can easily exceed $1,500. Starting a mini train ride business for children takes a lot of careful planning, research and business expertise, and there are numerous considerations including the most important...

Texas Barbecue business. Lasso in hungry crowds with a Texas-style barbecue. Business Overview Regardless of where you live, a Texas-style barbecue is a surefire hungry crowd pleaser and a great business startup for the entrepreneur looking for a part-time enterprise. Hamburgers, steak on a bun, ribs and hot dogs are just a few of the menu items that can be included. You can operate this type of business from a large tent, and excellent events to cater to include sports events,...

Online Big and Tall Shop business. Make it easier for the big and tall to find clothing by offering the duds online. Business Overview It is a fact that each generation is physically larger than the previous generation, and this fact creates a terrific opportunity for the innovative entrepreneur to capitalize by starting an online retail store that stocks and sells clothing and fashion accessories aimed at the big and tall market. The clothing featured on the Web site can be...