Fire Safety Ladders business. Business Overview Every year across the United Stated thousands of people are injured or die as a result of fires. Many of these fire-related deaths and injuries could have been prevented had the victims had access to safety ladders enabling them to escape the burning building safely. Starting a business that manufactures, sells, and installs fire safety ladders for residential and commercial applications has the potential to generate profits that...

Wine Store business. Business Overview Retailing wine can be extremely profitable, and this type of business can even be operated from a well-positioned kiosk located in a mall or market. In the right location, walk-in customers will keep you busy selling lots of wine. But as a method to bolster sales and profits, also be sure to establish alliances with event and wedding planners, catering companies, and business clubs and associations as they can become a great source of...

Battery Kiosk business. Business Overview The wave of the future for manufactured electronic goods is wireless, and manufacturers have but one option to power these products: batteries. Telephones, computers, radios, and more, consumers want electronic goods that are portable and that they can use just about anywhere. For the innovative entrepreneur an outstanding business opportunity awaits by starting a business that specializes in retailing batteries for consumer electronics...

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...

Gun Shop business. Business Overview In spite of the fact that gun ownership is becoming increasingly restrictive due to government legislation in both the United States and Canada, opening and operating a retail business that buys, sells, and trades guns still has the potential to be profitable. In addition to gun sales you can also sell ammunition and hunting-related products as well as offer a gun repair service. Promote the business by establishing alliances with gun clubs...

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...

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...

Lightning Shop business. Business Overview Upgrading or replacing interior light fixtures has become a very popular home improvement project for many homeowners simply due to the fact that this type of improvement is relatively inexpensive and can have a beneficial impact on the appearance of their homes. Starting a business that sells interior and exterior lighting products is a wise choice for a new business enterprise. This sort of retail operation does not require a lot of...

Copy Center business. Business Overview The popularity of operating a business or working from home has catapulted a copy center into one of the hottest business start-ups available for the new millennium simply due to the fact that most people working from home lack the resources to purchase this type of office equipment, or can justify the expense for the limited use. Copy centers typically provide customers with a wide range of services, including black and white...