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...

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...

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...

Guard Dogs business. Business Overview Once again, there are a few different approaches that can be taken for starting a guard dog security service. The first approach is to supply guard dogs with security handlers, the second is to provide guard dogs without security handlers, or both options can be offered to clients. The requirements for starting the business are obvious. You must have trained guard dogs and experience training guard dogs, as well as a suitable operating...

Bodyguard Security Service business. Business Overview Bodyguards are no longer hired just to protect celebrities, they are also hired to protect business leaders, high profile activists, authors, journalists, and just about anyone else who comes under short- or long-term threats. Starting a bodyguard service does require a great deal of careful planning and research in order to ensure business success. However, bodyguard rates can exceed $1,000 per day, and, as an agency that...

Computer Security business. Business Overview Computer security is big business, and starting a computer security business enterprise can put you on the path to financial freedom. Every year thousands of computers, computer equipment, and software is stolen in the United States, not to mention the valuable and often irreplaceable data that is contained within these computers. One of the best aspects about starting a computer security business is the fact that there are no...

Online Surveillance Equipment Sales business. Business Overview Millions of small video cameras, emergency service scanners, night vision glasses, and other types of surveillance equipment are sold to consumers worldwide annually. Starting a business that retails these surveillance devices is very easy to do. Simply locate manufacturers of various types of surveillance equipment and purchase the equipment on a wholesale basis for retail purposes. The best method of marketing...

Records Storage business. Business Overview Many companies are required by law to retain financial and legal documents and files about their business and clients for long periods of time. In some cases this can be up to ten years or more from the original date of the information or document. This fact creates a huge opportunity for the innovative entrepreneur to start and run a record storage facility, as many companies simply run out of space to store their documents and...

Auto Alarm Sales and Installations business. Business Overview In spite of the fact that many new automobiles now come outfitted with auto alarms as standard equipment, starting an auto alarm installation business is still a good choice for a new business venture, especially if the objective is to build a small one-person business that can provide the owner with a comfortable annual income. Establishing alliances with used car dealers is a fabulous way to activate this type of...

Counterfeit Detection Equipment business. Business Overview Counterfeit currency remains a problem for retailers, and costs all of us millions of dollars each year as a result of retail prices increasing to help offset these financial losses. Selling counterfeit detection equipment to retailers does not require a lot of experience in the industry, but like any sales-based business it does require good marketing and salesmanship skills. The key to success in this type of...