Charity Auction Service business. Business Overview One of the best methods for charities to raise funds for their particular need is to host a charity auction. Typically, local merchants will donate products and services to be auctioned. The focus of this business start-up is to act as the auctioneer as well as solicit local business owners for donations of products and services to be auctioned, and organize the entire auction event. In exchange for your services you would...

Special Event Security business. Business Overview Every year in North America there are thousands of special events such as concerts that require security staff present to control crowds and make the event safe for everyone in attendance. Starting a business that provides security for special events is very easy to set in motion, and the security staff used can be off-duty police officers seeking to gain additional part-time income. Contacting event planners and promoters in...

Locksmith business. Business Overview The main requirement for starting a locksmith service is of course to be a certified locksmith. While this may seem like a negative aspect for starting a locksmith service, it is not, because you can become a locksmith relatively easily and the instruction training generally takes less than a year to complete. The best aspect about starting a locksmith service is the fact that this business venture has been proven successful and profitable...

Electric Secuirty Gates business. Business Overview Electric security gates are a popular home improvement upgrade and security feature for many homeowners, strata corporations, companies, and apartment building landlords. Starting a security gate business does not require a great deal of practical construction knowledge, as the manufacturing and installation aspect of the business can be subcontracted to qualified professional tradespeople. However, like almost any business...

Online Charity Auction Service business. Business Overview Take charity auctions into the high-tech world of the Internet by developing and posting a Web site that exclusively features items for auction with the proceeds benefiting charities. The site would operate like any other online auction with the exception of the endorsement of one or more well-known charities. To get started you will first have to build an alliance with a charity. Ideally, this charity will be...

Peephole Installation business. Business Overview Calling all university and college students. Are you seeking to start a business that can generate an excellent part-time income as well as be started for peanuts? If so, consider starting a business that installs security peepholes, as it will sure beat flipping burgers on weekends. Millions of homes, apartments, and condominiums in the United States have older-style solid-wood or metal doors that do not have security...

Security and Safety Mirrors business. Business Overview In spite of the popularity of security video cameras, security mirrors will always be a popular choice for merchants to purchase and install. Unlike security cameras that may indicate a theft or shoplifting problem hours after the incident, security mirrors enable shopkeepers to keep an eye on their valuable inventory in real time. The market for security mirrors is almost unlimited, as there are millions of potential...

Back-Up Generator Sales business. Business Overview Selling, repairing, and installing emergency back-up generator systems is a fantastic business venture to set in motion. Why would anyone need a back-up generator you may be asking yourself? Floods, earthquakes, ice storms, and power outages are a few of the reasons, not to mention the fact that many businesses rely heavily on a constant energy supply that when interrupted even for a few minutes can cause millions of dollars...

Bartender For Hire business. Business Overview Starting a bartender-for-hire service is a fantastic way to get into business for yourself, without breaking the bank. You can market your services as an independent bartender to catering companies, event planners, hotels, and pubs for relief duties. The business only requires a few hundred dollars of seed capital to initiate, and can return $150 to $200 per day plus gratuities. Ideally, the entrepreneur who starts a...