Crime Prevention Training business. Business Overview Crime affects one out of four Americans in some fashion every year, and starting a business that trains people how to prevent themselves from becoming the victims of crime can be a very personally rewarding business venture to set in motion. The basis of the business concept is very straightforward. Simply hold training sessions in a group format for people who are seeking a way of protecting themselves and their families...

Construction Lock-Up Service business. Business Overview On any medium-sized construction site there are hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of building materials and tools around at any given time, making construction sites a prime target for thieves. Starting a construction lock-up security service is not only a service that is in high demand; the business also has the ability to generate profits that are well into the six-figure range. The focus of the service should be a...

Boat Alarm Sales and Installations business. Business Overview Many alarm companies have skipped installing alarms in boats because there is no effective way to charge a monthly monitoring fee due to the fact that many marinas do not have individual telephone lines to each boat and berth. Starting a business that specializes in only installing boat alarms is a venture that has millions of potential clients, and relatively little competition. Marketing a boat alarm sales and...

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...

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...

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...

Security Storage Lockers business. Business Overview There are numerous approaches that can be taken when starting a security locker business. The first is to manufacture and sell the security locker, while the second approach is to purchase the security lockers from an existing manufacturer on a wholesale basis and resell the lockers to clients at a profit. Security lockers have a wide range of uses including companies securing office products, pharmacies securing medications,...

Board-Up Service business. Business Overview Every year tornadoes and hurricanes devastate thousands of people's lives. Being prepared for these nasty forces of nature can save not only property, but also prevent personal injury. The business is quite simple. You measure windows and doors, cut plywood to fit these openings, label each board to its proper location, and install quick-fit installation hardware on each piece of plywood. The next time there is a threat of a...

Security Engraving business. Business Overview Are you searching for a homebased security business that can be started for less than a $1,000 initial investment? If so, consider starting a security engraving service, as the business is inexpensive to start and operate. This business can easily be managed from a homebased office, requires no special skills or business expertise, and has the ability to produce a very comfortable income for the owner-operator of the business....