Auto Painting Service business. Business Overview Automotive painting is not only a proven and stable industry, it can also be a very profitable business venture to set in motion. Starting an automotive painting service has one main requirement to make the business successful; you or an employee must have the skills and experience required to complete bodywork and paint cars. The equipment requirements for operating the business are also numerous, making this a business...

Children's Coach Service business. Business Overview A parent's worst nightmare is that their child will become a victim of crime or even worse'abducted. This fact creates a very strong argument for parents to utilize a childrens' coach service within their community. Basically a childrens' coach is a taxi service that exclusively specializes in moving children safely from point A to point B. These specialized services include picking kids up at home and taking them to school...

Small Engine Repair business. Business Overview Many small engine repair shops routinely reward the owners of these businesses with a six-figure yearly income. Repairing lawn mowers and chain saws can be a very lucrative business. Like any business that relies on walk-in traffic to generate sales, the location of a small engine repair shop is critical in terms of the demographics of the area and primary or target markets. Be sure to establish warranty repair services with...

Car Rentals business. Business Overview The car rental industry is extremely competitive, but think about a niche market that the big automotive rental companies are not servicing. Here are a few suggestions: *. Exclusively rent exotic sports cars like Porsches, BMWs, and Corvettes. *. Rent only motorcycles like Harley Davidson or Honda. *. Specialize in convertible cars for rent or perhaps sport utility vehicles. *. For environmentalists seeking car rentals,...

Pilot Car Service business. Business Overview A pilot car is a car or truck that travels in front of an oversized vehicle traveling on public roads and highways as a safety precaution. The fact that pilot cars are required by law for oversized vehicles and equipment transport creates a great business opportunity for the innovative entrepreneur seeking a business that's a little bit out of the ordinary. A pilot car service can easily be managed from a homebased office, and the...

Truck Accessories business. Business Overview Selling and installing after-market accessories for trucks such as box caps, running boards, and roll bars from a homebased workshop is a fantastic money making opportunity that can be conducted on a full- or part-time basis. In addition to these truck accessories, also consider becoming an authorized dealer for one of the many manufacturers of 'spray-in liners' for pickup trucks. These types of box liners have become very popular,...

Motorcycle Sales business. Business Overview The time has never been better to start a business that sells secondhand motorcycles, as the popularity of motorcycle riding and ownership is at an all time high. A motorcycle sales business can be operated from home providing the proper zoning requirements have been met. The business can also be operated from a small rental location, or partnered with an existing automobile dealer that does not sell motorcycles. The profit potential...

Replacement Hoses And Fittings Service business. Business Overview Delays in construction due to equipment failures can cost contractors and property developers thousands of dollars for every hour that heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and backhoes, are unable to operate. This fact creates a wonderful opportunity for an entrepreneur with mechanical skills to start a business that sells and installs pressure hoses and fittings for heavy equipment on a mobile basis. The key to...

Auto Parts Rebuilding business. Business Overview Providing you have the equipment and skills required, an excellent part-time income can be earned by rebuilding secondhand automobile replacement parts. You can work from a home- based workshop on an as-needed or part-time basis for existing auto parts rebuilders. Or you can advertise you service locally for rebuilding automotive parts. Also consider specializing in automotive parts rebuilding for parts used in rare, antique,...

In-The-Water Boat Shows business. Business Overview What is the difference between a 'in-the-water boat show' and a boat show that takes place in an arena or complex? Water. Organizing and hosting in-the-water boat shows that feature privately-owned boats for sale is a very easy business to establish and operate. The boat shows can take place at marinas or other docking facilities. Business revenues can be earned by charging boat owners a fee for displaying their boat for sale...