Shared Office Center business. Business Overview Shared office facilities are very popular, and the demand for low-cost shared office rentals continues to increase right across North America. As an alternative to working from home many small companies are utilizing shared office space as a way to keep monthly overheads manageable, and shared office centers usually consist of 20 to 30 small individual offices housed within one location. A shared office center can be started on a...

House For Sale By Owner Publication business. Business Overview Many homeowners are forgoing the services of a real estate agent when selling their homes as a method of saving money on commission fees. This situation creates a great opportunity for business-minded entrepreneurs to capitalize on by starting a 'For Sale by Owner' publication in your local community. The publication can be printed and distributed free of charge on a weekly or monthly basis and supported by selling...

Commercial Leasing Agent business. Business Overview Educating yourself about the laws of commercial real estate leases and contracts can really pay off, especially if you apply this newfound knowledge and become a commercial leasing agent. A commercial leasing agent service can be set in motion for less than $10,000, and can return as much as $100,000 per year in income. The main focus of this enterprise is to source buildings, stores, and offices to list for lease, and find...

Online House For Sale By Owner business. Business Overview Providing your local community with this type of online advertising service is a fantastic way to get into a cyberenterprise. Not only will you be renting low-cost, highly effective advertising space to homeowners selling privately, but you will also be providing them an alternative to high-price print advertising. You will want to index the site into various sections such as residential homes for sale, condominiums for...

One-Hour Photo Lab business. Business Overview In spite of the increasing popularity of digital imaging, print or negative photography will be around for many years to come. A good income can still be earned by starting and operating a one-hour photo lab. Of course the resourceful entrepreneur will also provide customers with digital imaging services in addition to traditional film development services. Like any retail business, location will be a major consideration. Good...

Pets-Allowed Apartment Rentals business. Business Overview The most common phrase in house or apartment for rent advertisements is 'no pets allowed.' If you have a dog or cat, then there is a good chance that you have dealt with the very frustrating task of finding a new rental home for yourself and your pet. This business opportunity comes to the rescue of all pet owners who are seeking rental accommodations that allow pets. To get going, contact landlords and property...

House Preparation Service business. Business Overview Every real estate agent will tell you that a home that has been professionally prepared to be listed for sale will sell fast and for top dollar. That is why real estate agents will become your best source of referrals if you are considering starting a house preparation service. There is only one objective to be achieved in this type of service for your clients. Make the home ready, so that it will sell quickly and as close...

Online Furnished Accommodation Rentals business. Business Overview Renting furnished accommodations to corporate executives on a short-term or long-term basis can provide you with an income that can match your corporate clients' staggering salaries. Every year thousands of homes and luxury condos sit vacant while the owners are away on extended holidays or short-term job transfers. Many of these same homeowners would gladly rent out their homes while not in use, especially if...

Vacation Property Rental Agent business. Business Overview Do you live in a busy tourist area where there are literally thousands of seasonal and year-round vacation homes? If so, this business start-up will be of particular interest to you. Many people purchase vacation homes in the hopes they will be able to rent the property to tourists for part of the year as a way to reduce the costs of owning and maintaining their vacation property. Unfortunately, rental income often...

Property Manager business. Business Overview Here is the perfect new business venture for someone who wants to start a business on a limited investment and manage his or her new enterprise from the comforts of a home office. Becoming a property manager is relatively straightforward. Simply find residential and commercial landlords who are seeking the services of a property management firm, negotiate a service contract, and start the business. The duties of a property manager...