Online Hiking Trail Directory business. Business Overview Trail hiking is so popular simply because it keeps you fit, it's fun, and it is one of the few sports and recreational pastimes that does not cost any money to participate in. If this is not a strong argument for starting an online businesses venture that caters to the millions of recreational hikers in this country, then I do not know what is. Like it says in a well-known movie, 'build it and they will come,' and in...

Parasailing business. Business Overview Parasailing is a blast and the only thing I can think of that would be more fun than parasailing is owning a parasailing business. Be forewarned, this is not a cheap business venture to set in motion, as professional parasailing equipment is very expensive and used parasailing boats can cost as much as $50,000 alone. However, with that being said, securing the right high-traffic beach to work from, the investment to start the business...

Sporting Equipment Rentals business. Business Overview There are literally hundreds of different types of sporting equipment that can be rented for profit, such as in-line skates, cross-country skiis, and bicycles. To be very successful in a sporting equipment rental business you need to locate the business in a busy area, with lots of tourists and local residences. Furthermore, having your rental business located in close proximity to parks, beaches, and playing fields is also...

Pool Table Rentals business. Business Overview Starting your own pool table rental business could literally be your break into the exciting world of business ownership. Pool playing is a relaxing pastime that unfortunately cannot be enjoyed by all, simply because many people find the cost of pool tables and accessories beyond their financial means. The real question is how to market this as a successful rental business. In terms of marketing consider holding a contest with the...

RV Rentals business. Business Overview To avoid investing hundreds of thousands of dollars yourself into starting a RV rental business, you may want to consider launching this enterprise with the assistance of a pool rental system. An RV pool rental system works on the following basis. Owners of RVs allow you to rent their units to your clients in exchange for a portion of the rental revenue. Additionally, as the owner of the business you may also have to agree to maintain and...

Billing Auditor business. Business Overview How often as business owners or consumers do we miss overcharges on invoices that over time can add up to thousands of dollars? This fact is the only marketing tool you will need to promote a bill auditing service. Getting started will not require a large investment, but operating a bill auditing service does certainly require good bookkeeping and research skills. You can base rates on a percentage of money that may be recouped for...

Bouncy House Rentals business. Business Overview The focus of this new business opportunity is the rental of portable, inflatable, carnival-style bouncy houses for children's birthday parties and community charity events. In addition to renting bouncy houses, this business start-up can also include operating the bouncy houses in tourist or high-traffic community gathering places, and charging parents a $3 or $4 fee for their kids to spend ten minutes inside bouncing around with...

Portable Sawmills business. Business Overview Operating a portable sawmill rental business can potentially earn you two sources of income. The first source can be derived by simply renting portable sawmill equipment to customers. Renting the sawmill equipment as well as supplying an operator, you or an employee, to operate the equipment for the customer can earn the second source of income. There are a surprisingly large amount of situations that require a portable sawmill to...

Online Cyberauctions business. Business Overview Art, cars, travel packages, or just about anything can be sold by way of an online auction service. Developing your own online auction site has the potential to make you rich. Securing products to be featured in an online auction sale is easy, simply due to the fact that there is no upfront cost to the vendor to list a product or service for auction. Fees are only paid and collected upon the successful sale of the item being...

Online Gift Basket business. Business Overview Here is a simple idea for an online business venture that could prove to be very profitable. Create a Web site that features gift baskets for sale aimed mainly at the corporate market. Keep the site basic and provide perhaps only ten or so preassembled gift basket options. Additionally, try to cover all price ranges, meaning have a basic gift basket at $25 dollars and increase from there in increments of $10. Prices shown for the...