Government Surplus business. Business Overview Purchasing secondhand government products and surplus equipment for pennies on the dollar of the original value and reselling these items to consumers at marked-up prices can make you rich. Every year in the United States various levels of government offices and agencies sell off used equipment, such as fleet vehicles, computer hardware, and office equipment. This surplus equipment is typically sold by way of auction or through a...

Specialty Building Products business. Business Overview Based on price, quantity, or selection it is nearly impossible to compete against the big retailers of building products. However, on a smaller scale and with specialization you can sell building products and prosper. The key to success is to seek out a building product that is specialized within the industry or marketplace. These types of specialty products can range from a new type of slip-resistant flooring to a...

Used Appliance Sales business. Buying secondhand appliances for resale is a tidy way to clean up profits. Business Overview A tidy profit can be earned by selling used appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers, right from a homebased location. Get started by building a resource library in terms of appliance models, manufacturers, and retail selling prices when new. This type of resource library will prove invaluable when buying secondhand appliances for...

Home Alarm Sales business. Business Overview There are various approaches that can be taken when starting a security alarm business. The first is to sell and install alarms that are monitored; the second is to sell alarms for residential and commercial applications that are not monitored. The third approach is to sell security alarm packages to the do-it-yourself homeowner for self-installation. All three approaches have the potential to pay off big in terms of business...

Hydroponics Equipment business. Business Overview Indoor hydroponic gardening equipment is becoming increasingly popular, especially in densely populated urban centers where privately owned green space for gardening is a luxury that not many can afford. Hydroponic gardening equipment and supplies can be sold right from home. Get started by arranging a dealership or representative agreement with one or more of the hundreds of manufacturers of this type of equipment. Place...

Linen Shop business. Business Overview Retailing towels, bedding accessories, and table linens can be extremely profitable, especially when you consider that these products are routinely marked up 100 percent or more for retail sales. However, like any retail operation, success comes to those operators with an eye for detail and a habit for practicing sound business judgment, and a linen shop is no exception to the rule. Considerations prior to opening will include business...

Jewelry Kiosk business. Business Overview Billions of dollars worth of nonprecious gem and costume jewelry is sold annually in the United States, and staking your claim in this very lucrative industry may be easier than you think. The jewelry can be sold from a kiosk located in a mall, or by renting booth space at weekend flea markets and community markets. You can also sell the jewelry by employing independent sales contractors to host home shopping parties. Harness the power...

Online Self-Published Books business. Business Overview Annually in North America there are some ten thousand books and guides that have been self-published by the authors. Without question, the single largest challenge these authors face is finding a suitable marketing and distribution channel for their books. Here is your opportunity to come to the rescue of these authors and launch a Web site dedicated to promoting and selling self-published books and guides. The site can be...

Kitchen and Bath Acessories business. Business Overview Kitchen and bath accessories shops have become extremely popular in the past decade and are springing up in every city from coast to coast. Like many specialty retailing businesses, a kitchen and bath boutique has the potential to be profitable as it is not uncommon for owners of these businesses to resell their goods for two or three times more than the wholesale costs. In addition to walk-in customers, be sure to promote...

Air and Water Filtration Systems business. Business Overview Cash in on the clean water and air phenomenon by starting a business that sells and installs air and water filtration systems. The objective for operating this business is crystal clear; buy your air and water filter products and systems on a wholesale basis and resell them for a profit. Installations will not prove difficult as most air filtering devices are simple plug-in models, and water filters are generally...