Online Houseboat Rentals business. Business Overview Take houseboat rentals online by posting your own 'houseboat for rent' Web site on the Internet. There are thousands of houseboat owners right across the country that would be more than willing to rent their houseboats when they are not using them as a method to help offset the high cost of ownership and maintenance. Likewise there are also thousands of people that rent houseboats every year for a unique family getaway. The...

Extreme Adventure Trips business. Business Overview Does taking a hot air balloon trip over Australia interest you? How about a kayak trip down the Amazon River? You can start a business in which you act as an agent or broker on a local basis for adventure travel companies located around the world. Starting this type of unique business requires very little in the way of investment capital to initiate, and the service can be marketed directly to consumers via the Internet or...

River Rafting business. Business Overview White-water river rafting is a low-cost, mini adventure trip that almost anyone can participate in. White-water rafting excursions can be advertised to the general public as well as schools, corporations, and clubs to gain customers. There is no marketing magic here. This is a good business and a fun adventure that does not require a lot of arm twisting to get people excited about paying you to go rafting. With that being said, you will...

Bungee Jumping business. Business Overview Bungee jumping is becoming very popular with those people who seek adventure. The biggest downside to starting this business is the very high investment to get the business going, and the very high cost of liability insurance to keep it operating. You will easily require an initial investment of $50,000 to start this business. However, at $75 to $150 per jump, you can very quickly recoup your investment plus sizeable profits. ...

Rowboat Rentals business. Business Overview Here is a great little business that can be started for peanuts and operated on weekends and holidays on a part-time basis. Secondhand good quality rowboats can be purchased for as little as $500 each, yet the same rowboats can be rented for as much as $10 per hour to fishermen and sightseers. With that kind of return on investment, it will not take long to get back your initial start-up costs and reap a healthy profit. Obviously the...

Horseback Riding business. Business Overview Starting a horse riding stable, training, and boarding facility requires an enormous capital investment, and this type of business start-up is strictly for the experienced horse fanatic, not to mention that you must be a seasoned business veteran. However, if your dream is to operate your own horse stable then maybe you could start small with a few horses that can be boarded at a local farm. The same farm may allow you to conduct...

House Photography business. Business Overview Calling all hobby photographers. Are you seeking a way to earn an income or extra money utilizing your photography skills? If so, perhaps you should consider starting a house photography service. The business could be started for less than a few thousand dollars and operated right from a homebased studio. The business concept is very basic. Simply photograph houses in your community at the right time, such as Christmas, during...

Paint Ball Games business. Business Overview If you have ever participated in a paint ball war game, you know how popular and fun these events can be that place you in direct competition with family, friends, and co-workers. The business structure is quite simple. People pay you a fee for transporting them to a site, so they can form teams and use paint ball guns to shoot paint balls at each other in a strategic game of war or cat and mouse. Market the business by going...

Online Adventure Trip Directory business. Business Overview How about a white-water rafting trip down the Snake River or perhaps a hot air balloon trip over Africa? Or for the truly adventurous maybe an ascent on Everest. Around the globe there are hundreds if not thousands of tour companies that specialize in high adventure tours and trips, and even if you are the nonadventurous type you can still profit by starting your own online adventure trip directory. The site can be...

Hiking Guide Book business. Business Overview Writing your own hiking guidebook relating to your local area is a fantastic opportunity to earn extra money year after year. Hiking as a pastime, hobby, and sport is extremely popular and millions of people receive a vast amount of enjoyment from participating in this fun outdoor activity. Your 'Guide to Hiking' book can include explanations on all the local trails and hiking areas, as well as information on how to get to the...