Millwork Shop business. Business Overview Working on a part-time basis from a homebased workshop you can earn a tidy sum by operating a custom millwork shop. Custom millwork shops service renovation contractors and homeowners that are looking to restore or duplicate a piece of antique molding, handrail, spindle, or any other type of wooden ornament while renovating or restoring a home. Additionally, millwork shops often duplicate larger items for customers such as hardwood...

Fire Equipment Testing business. Business Overview Many communities across North America have regulations that require residential and commercial fire-safety equipment, such as alarms and extinguishers, to be tested and inspected on a regular basis. Providing that you have experience in fire safety equipment testing, starting a business that conducts fire-safety equipment inspections can be a terrific, and potentially profitable, business to get rolling. Additional revenues for...

Illuminated House Numbers business. It's frustrating when you can't find an address number in the dark, but you can help. Business Overview Starting a business that sells and install solar-powered illuminated house numbers is not only a very inexpensive business venture to set in motion, it also does not require an special repair or construction skills. The solar-powered illuminated house numbers can be purchased from various manufacturers on a wholesale basis and resold to...

Fabric Restoration business. Business Overview Fabric repair and restoration is big business in North America, and securing a portion of this very lucrative market may be easier than you think. Get started by leaning the trade. This can be accomplished in a few ways. You can purchase books and videos on the subject, take training courses, or you can even purchase a franchise or business opportunity in the fabric restoration industry that includes a full training program. Types...

Chimney Cleaning Service business. Business Overview Anyone who suffers from fear of heights should skip this business opportunity. But for those of you who are not scared of heights, read on. Cleaning wood-burning fireplace chimneys and oil-burning furnace chimneys is very straightforward, and the equipment necessary for this task is available to be purchased in almost every community. Currently, chimney cleaning rates are in the range of $50 to $125 depending on the size of...

Drainage Repairs business. Is your career clogged? Start a drainage repair business. Business Overview Prior to the 1970s, many ground drainage systems were primarily constructed from clay tiles. Over time, these clay tiles can be damaged by tree roots, or collapse under compacted weight or corrosion. These facts create a terrific opportunity to start a new business that specializes in repairing and replacing ground drainage systems for residential houses. The business can be...

Power Washing Service business. Business Overview Establishing and operating a power washing service is an outstanding business opportunity to set in motion. There are many benefits for the person who is considering a power washing service as a new business enterprise, including low initial investment, proven consumer demand, and no inventory to warehouse. There are literally hundreds of items that can be cleaned using power-washing equipment, and to get you thinking, the...

Construction Clean-Up Service business. Business Overview Starting a construction clean-up service not only has the potential to generate profits in excess of $60,000 each year, the business can also be set in motion on an investment of less than $1,000. Each year thousands of new homes are built in the United States, and all of these new homes have to be cleaned prior to the new homeowners moving in. A construction clean-up service should be all-inclusive'meaning that the...

Concrete Cutting Service business. Are you bored throwing your jigsaw blade into a 2 x 4? Step it up a notch with a concrete cutting business. Business Overview Starting a part-time concrete cutting service is a terrific way to earn additional income and gain valuable business experience. Potential customers for concrete cutting services will include construction and renovation companies, homeowners, property maintenance companies, and driveway installation companies. Simply...

Do-It-Yourself Woodworking Shop business. Business Overview A do-it-yourself woodworking shop is a fully equipped woodworking shop that customers rent on an hourly basis to complete personal woodworking projects. This type of business is ideally suited to be located in a densely populated urban center where most people do not have access to a home workshop. The business can be marketed to potential clients by initiating a direct-mail campaign and by distributing promotional...