Wine Shop business. Drink to your health and to your business. Business Overview Retailing wine can be extremely profitable, and this type of business can even be operated from a well-positioned kiosk located in a mall or market. In the right location, walk-in customers will keep you busy selling lots of wine. But as a method to bolster sales and profits, also be sure to establish alliances with event and wedding planners, catering companies, and business clubs and associations...

Small-Spaces Landscaping business. Looking for a niche landscaping business concept? Think small. Business Overview Condominiums, townhouses, and lofts are being constructed in record-breaking numbers across the United States and Canada, and this building boom has spawned an entirely new and red-hot industry in small-spaces landscaping. Where are these small spaces? They include sundecks, patios, decks, balconies, rooftops, and courtyards for both residential and commercial...

Yard Maintenance business. Know the secret to keeping the perfect yard? Share it with the world. Business Overview Offer clients a host of yard and property cleanup and maintenance services by starting a general yard maintenance service. Cut grass, provide rubbish removal, trim trees and hedges, and offer lawn aeration and garden tilling. Concentrate your marketing efforts on securing customers who are prepared to sign up for regular service, and offer financial incentives to...

Vending business. Looking for a part-time business? Try vending. Business Overview If you want a retail operation that you can run at just about any location, 24 hours a day, without having to be there yourself or hire a single employee, one that can service thousands of customers without complaining, getting aching feet or having to take a bathroom break, then vending machines could be the business for you. These days vending machines can take not only coins, but also...

Duct Cleaning Service business. Here's a business that's doing its part in cleaning the air. Business Overview Cleaning furnace and air-conditioning ducts has become a routine home maintenance practice for many homeowners. Duct cleaning is relatively inexpensive, and the health benefits are numerous, as anyone suffering from allergies or other breathing-related health problems will tell you. Perhaps these facts are what makes starting a duct cleaning service such a good choice...

Auto Towing business. Bring in more profits with an auto towing company. Business Overview In many areas of North America, obtaining a license to start or operate an automotive towing business can be a frustrating task since auto-towing licenses are heavily regulated. Some operators of towing companies forego the license entirely and don't provide towing services to the general public; instead they only subcontract their services on an exclusive basis to car dealers and...

Boat Moving And Storage business. If you have extra space, get your move on with this company. Business Overview Starting a boat moving and storage business requires very careful planning and research in order to be successful. There are a great number of factors to consider, such as business location, type of boat moving and storage service offered, liability insurance, and transportation and equipment considerations. Probably the easiest and least expensive type of boat...

Candy Maker business. Here's a business that promises sweet rewards. Business Overview Starting a business that creates chocolate candies and treats is a great new enterprise to initiate, and the business can easily be formed as a joint venture with an established catering service or restaurant. The purpose of forming the joint venture with an established business is to greatly reduce the amount of startup capital required to get the business rolling. A joint venture can enable...

Guest Ranch business. Corral in customers with a guest ranch business. Business Overview Guest or dude ranches have become an extremely popular vacation destination for thousands of North Americans every year. While starting a guest ranch is a labor and capital intensive business undertaking, there are also numerous benefits, such as a rewarding lifestyle, great income potential, and strong consumer demand. The most popular guest ranches include services and activities such as...

Children's Designer Clothing business. Got an eye for design? Find your niche in making kids look hip. Business Overview Calling all seamstresses and hobby fashion designers. It's time to start profiting from your great fashion sense and sewing skills by starting a business designing and manufacturing children's designer clothing. There are several ways to market your finished products; you can visit local children's boutiques to see if they'd be interested in carrying your...