Magazine Rack Manufacturing business. Rack up sales by giving customers a place to display their magazines. Business Overview Starting a part-time, home based business that designs, manufactures and markets magazine racks is not only an easy business to get rolling, it can also be set in motion for less than a $1,000 initial investment. The key requirements to make this business successful are to have a workshop and tools available, as well as basic woodworking and construction...

Hand-Painted Storage Boxes business. Organizing can be more enjoyable with attractive storage boxes. Business Overview With so many people looking for unique and interesting ways to organize their personal belongings, home office documents and family keepsakes, hand-painted storage boxes are sure to fit the bill. The options are endless -- using materials such as wood, metal and cardboard, you can create designer storage boxes to suit every decor. You will need to have some...

Antique Radios business. iPods may be convenient, but they can't compete with the nostalgia of antique radios. Business Overview Purchasing, refinishing and selling antique radios is a home based business that can be started by just about anyone on a full- or part-time basis. Antique radios are highly sought-after pieces of furniture, especially if they're in working order and the cabinets have been restored to their former glory. Many collectors of antique radios are prepared...

Cactus Arrangements business. A beautiful cactus arrangement won't leave recipients feeling prickly. Business Overview Creating and selling cactus arrangements -- what a great and inexpensive home based business venture to start. As houseplants go, cacti are one of the most popular. The reason is simple: People love having plants to decorate their homes, but most people don't have the time or the green thumbs required to care for them. Cactus plants are very easy to grow and...

Lawn Ornament Sales business. Will it be a tortoise or a hare? Why not provide both to decorate homeowners' lawns? Business Overview Not only are lawn decorations easy to make, they're also easy products to sell. Combining these two facts creates a wonderful opportunity to start a business that manufactures and sells lawn ornaments. The first step will be to purchase or make the molds required for manufacturing the ornaments. The rest is very straightforward: Simply practice...

Potpourri Sales business. Figure out a way to differentiate your potpourri and you'll be surrounded by the sweet smell of success. Business Overview Starting a business that makes and wholesales potpourri products is an excellent home based business venture to set in motion. The potpourri can be made from dried flowers, pine cones and bark mulch with fragrant essential oils added. Once packaged, the potpourri can be sold on a wholesale basis to specialty retailers or directly...

Plant Stands business. Give plants a place to grow without ruining floors. Business Overview Manufacturing and selling plant stands is not only an economical business undertaking to initiate, it's also a business that can be easily operated from a home based workshop, with the potential to generate a sensational part-time income. The key to succeeding in a part-time business that manufactures and markets plant stands for indoor and outdoor use is to ensure the stands are of an...

Patio Furniture Retailer business. Attractive, comfortable furniture can turn a patio into another living space. Business Overview All new decks and patios require one thing to complete them: patio furniture. A retail business that sells patio furniture is a very easy business to initiate, as there are no special skill requirements. Patio furniture will pretty much sell itself, providing of course that the prices are fair and the quality is outstanding. Worldwide, there are...

Online Craft Shows business. Location doesn't matter when you showcase crafters' wares online. Business Overview Take craft shows high-tech by starting your own craft show website. The concept is straightforward. Many people producing crafts on a full- or part-time basis need a marketing and distribution outlet for their products beyond a few 'bricks and mortar' craft shows each year. Additionally, many of these same crafters can't afford to develop their own websites, and even...

Cedar Blanket Boxes business. Moth-hole-free blankets can be a huge selling point for your cedar boxes. Business Overview Manufacturing and selling custom-built cedar blanket boxes is not only a straightforward business venture to initiate, it also has the potential to generate a comfortable income for the owner-operator of the business. There are many design plans available for constructing beautiful cedar blanket boxes, making them a very easy piece of furniture to build. Of...