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...

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...

Freelance Photographer business. If you enjoy taking pictures, photography could be the business for you. Business Overview Calling all hobby photographers, it's time to start to earn profits from your photography skills by cashing in on the huge demand for still pictures. Making money as a photographer can be done in a number of different ways. You can specialize in one area, the most common being weddings. Another way to specialize as a photographer is to take pictures at...

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...

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...

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...

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 Vacation Rentals business. Business Overview By designing and posting a 'vacation homes for rent' Web site you will not only be assisting people in finding the perfect vacation destination, but this type of online venture can also be expanded to include every major tourist area within the United States and Canada. The focus of this online business opportunity is to seek out owners of vacation homes that routinely rent these homes as a method to help finance the purchase...

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...

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...