A new press, or an imprint of an existing press, formed to publish only first books written by people with last names that are already famous. The title list could very quickly include Hemingway, Whitman, Clancy, Atwood, Morrison, and Olds. It's just be Steve Hemingway, Judy Whitman, Carol Clancy, Bob Atwood, Durwood Morrison, and Betty Olds.

I've heard several stories of artists forced to abandon storage units or old apartments in a hurry who had to discard or otherwise leave behind large portions of their work. Seems like it would be a viable business to form a non-profit organization that could go pick up the art and give the artist a receipt for a donation at some reasonable amount; this way the artist could at least get a bit of a tax deduction for the donation, and, the organization could then redonate the art back to...

Singing Telegram Service business. Harmonize singers with a sentimental business. Business Overview Would you like to start a singing telegram business, but your singing abilities are best left to the shower where no one can hear you? Fear not. For starting a singing telegram service is easy, even for those of us who cannot sing. A singing telegram service is a fantastic choice for a new business venture, especially for entrepreneurs with limited capital available, as this...

Proposal Writer business. Here's a homebased business that may write you a big commission check. Business Overview Each year government agencies on the federal, state, and local levels put thousands of RFPs (requests for proposals) out for bid. The proposals can range from building government buildings to supplying computer equipment for government offices, and just about anything in between. Though many of these proposals can be very lucrative for the company or individual...

Basket Weaving business. With people always on the look-out for homemade decorations, this business could make your interest in crafting profitable. Business Overview Starting a business that manufactures and sells custom-made baskets is an incredible enterprise to get rolling, simply because people from every walk of life are always searching for the perfect piece of functional home decoration. Using a wide variety of raw materials, ranging from rattan to wire, will provide...

Bookbinding and Repairs business. Don't be bound to just one job -- try bookbinding and repairs for another source of income. Business Overview Working right from home you can bind books in small quantities and repair antique books. Bookbinding equipment is very inexpensive to purchase and there are even construction plans available that will enable you to build your own bookbinding equipment. Marketing the service can be as easy as establishing alliances with secondhand book...

Hand-Painted Pots business. Give plants a pretty home and watch profits bloom. Business Overview Gardening is one of the fastest growing pastimes in North America. For the entrepreneur seeking to capitalize on the huge demand for garden-related products, look no further than starting a business that creates and sells one-of-a-kind, hand-painted clay gardening pots. More and more people are searching for unique and interesting ways in which to display their flowers and shrubs,...

Online Art Gallery business. Create a venue with no boundaries for artist showcases. Business Overview Like an online art auction, an online art gallery also offers works of art for sale, but not in an auction format. This is the type of art marketing system that many well-established artists prefer to the auction format, as the value of their works cannot be diminished by lack of bids. The site can be indexed into various art mediums, and artists wishing to be featured on the...

Caricature Artist business. The profits this business can draw up is no laughing matter. Business Overview Big, easily recognizable heads and faces with small bodies is funny stuff, especially if the caricature is of a person we know and do business with. If you've got the skill, why not produce these portraits yourself? All you need is art supplies, some portraits to display, and a great location such as a downtown outdoor mall, fair or amusement park. You can also contract...

Holiday and Event Decoration business. Love to decorate? Share the wealth as a holiday and event decorator. Business Overview One of the hottest new services to sell is holiday and event decoration services. Not only is there the potential to earn big bucks and have a lot of fun doing it, but the business also has minimal start-up investment and skill requirements. Holiday and event decorators offer clients a wide variety of services'everything from installing Christmas lights,...