Martial Arts business. Business Overview Martial arts as a sport is second only to golf in terms of number of new participants over the past decade. Typically, a martial arts school will focus on one particular type of training such as kung fu or kick boxing. A martial arts school can be an expensive new business venture to set in motion. However, the average cost now paid by a student per year for martial arts training is in excess of $600. Providing the business could train...

Camping Classes business. More than ever it's important for people to get outside and take a breath of fresh air. You can show them how to make the most out of the great outdoors. Business Overview Camping is an outdoors recreational pastime enjoyed by millions of people across North America. Thus, starting a 'how-to camp' instructional business that teaches novice campers and hikers practical information and tips on how to safely go camping is an extremely low-cost business...

Dog Training Classes business. Throw a bone to fellow dog lovers who need a little help keeping their pooches in line. Business Overview Becoming a dog trainer and starting a business teaching people how to train their dogs can be both a personally rewarding lifestyle and a profitable business to operate. There are millions of dogs in North America and, while a great number of them are well trained, there are an equal number of dogs and owners that would certainly benefit from...

First-Aid Training business. If you have a passion for helping people and you have the skills, first-aid training is always in demand. Business Overview Make no mistake, starting an instruction business that focuses on teaching first-aid training has the potential to generate profits in excess of $100,000 per year. Best of all, the business can be managed from a homebased office and started for less than a few thousand dollars. Clients can include construction companies,...

Flower Arranging Classes business. When guests walk into your house, do they comment on your flowers? If yes, you may have a skill you didn't know could be a business. Business Overview Thanks in part to craft gurus like Martha Stewart, flower arranging and dried flower products have become extremely popular as home decorations, gifts, and as a hobby. Starting a flower arranging instructional business can be fun, and easily operated from home. The business requires only a...

Music Lessons business. Business Overview Do you play a musical instrument, and play it well enough to teach other people how to play? If so, why not start your own business providing music lessons to the thousands of people who take up playing a musical instrument each year. Starting a business that teaches students how to play a musical instrument is a fantastic business to set in motion. Not only can the venture be started on a shoestring budget, it can also be operated from...

Online Tutors business. There is always a need for tutors, so use your online business to show others where to find the help they need in their area. Business Overview Harness the power of the Internet to take educational tutors from around the globe online via your own specially designed 'tutor directory' Web site. You can create a Web site that exclusively specializes in helping people find qualified educational tutors in their community. The site will have to be indexed by...

Jewelry Making Instruction business. The love for jewelry has never gone out of style. Teach others how to create bling. Business Overview Starting a jewelry making instruction business could prove to be very profitable and fun. To keep initial startup costs to a minimum, build alliances with local businesses such as craft stores, clothing retailers and community centers. By establishing these alliances, you can hold the jewelry instruction classes on the site of your new...

Public Speaking Instruction business. Public speaking will never go out of fashion. If you've got the gift of gab, this is a perfect business opportunity. Business Overview Public speaking is an art, and unfortunately many business owners do not realize the importance of being able to project a positive image of their business and themselves, whether it is speaking in front of one person or a group of 500 people. Starting an instruction business that specializes in training...

Online Dog Training business. Show other dog owners the ropes on handling their pets, and even help them find trainers near them, all on your own Web site. Business Overview It is time to roll up your sleeves and get to work building a Web site that specializes in providing dog owners with helpful dog training tips and techniques. There are many options in terms of the type of information and services this type of Web site could provide to visitors, including: *. An online...