Auctioneer business. If you have a way with words and like being in front of a crowd, try being an auctioneer. Business Overview Have fun and make lots of money by starting and operating an auction service. The first thing you have to know about becoming an auctioneer is that training is required, and each state and province has its own criteria for auctioneer licensing. However, with that said, there are dozens of auctioneer schools across the United States and Canada. Contact...

Party Tent Rentals business. Help people prepare for perfect parties Business Overview Renting party tents is a fantastic opportunity for people who are searching for an easy way to earn extra money. Just think of all the people, companies, and organizations that routinely rent large tents for outdoor events'wedding planners, catering companies, event and corporate planners, charity organizations, retailers hosting under-the-tent sales and clearance events, and sports teams and...

Linen Supply Service business. Sell or rent linens to a variety of clients, from hotels to event planners. Business Overview What are the basic ingredients necessary to start and operate a linen supply service? The answer is very easy. A delivery vehicle, a linen inventory, facilities to clean the linens, and good marketing skills. A linen service is simply supplying restaurants, catering services, event planners, hotels, and convention centers with tableclothes, towels, linen...

Artist's Workspace Rentals business. Got a spare room? Rent it out to artists in need of some creative space. Business Overview Renting a large warehouse space and dividing the space into smaller sections to rent to artists as work studios is a great way to start your own business and be self-employed. The work studios can be rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, providing they're used for work areas only and not residential units. The business doesn't require a great...

Wedding Photographer business. Capture those special moments with your love for photography. Business Overview There are a number of different approaches that can be taken when starting a wedding photography business. The first option is to be the wedding photographer, and the second option is to start an agency representing wedding photographers. If you choose the second option, a Web site could be established that would list wedding photographers from across North America...

Special Occasion Yard Cutouts business. Design yard decorations and announcements for clients' special occasions. Business Overview You can design and build your own special occasion yard cutouts, such as a stork for birth announcements, bells for a wedding, or a cap for a graduation. Or you can purchase predesigned and constructed special occasion yard cutouts to get this unique advertising business off the ground. Clients typically include people who want to surprise their...

Woooden Signs Manufacturing business. Put creativity and woodwork skills to use in this biz. Business Overview There are a few methods of manufacturing highly attractive and functional wood signs. The first is to use a router to remove wood and leave the message or words raised, or concave. The second method requires a design stencil and sandblasting equipment to remove the wood around the message or words. This manufacturing method can also produce a raised or concave...

Charity Casino Organizer business. Make a business of combing fun with charity by renting out casino services or locations for events. Business Overview There are two options available for generating revenues and profits by starting and operating a charity casino business. The first option is to simply rent casino equipment to charities for their events. The second option is to completely organize the event, supply the equipment, and supply dealers and staff to operate the...

Comedy Club business. People can always use a laugh. Keep them smiling by giving comedians an outlet for their material. Business Overview Comedy clubs are a very popular entertainment venue, and there are a few approaches that can be taken in terms of starting a comedy club. The first and most costly option is to open a comedy club from a fixed location. The second and cheaper option is to establish a mobile comedy troop and book performances for the troop across the country...

Art Auctions business. Love event planning, art and the thrill of bidding? Hold art auctions. Business Overview Every home in North America features some sort of art as decoration. The market for art is enormous and continues to grow as our population expands. Starting an art auction and liquidation sales service is a great way to become your own boss. There are thousands of artists who have works that they cannot, or do not have the ability to sell. Why not sell it for them?...