Mailboxes business. Turn this commonplace object into an adornment homeowners can show off. Business Overview 'Wanted: craftspeople to build custom-designed mailboxes. Flexible homebased work hours and a wage of $20 per hour offered.' If this is the type of employment advertisement that would attract you, then why not start your own mailbox manufacturing business? The business can be launched on an initial investment of less than $500 and operated on a part- or full-time basis...

Toner Cartridge Recycling business. Reduce waste and save customers money by selling refilled toner cartridges. Business Overview Ink or toner cartridges used in many photocopiers, fax machines and printers are able to be recycled by simply replenishing the ink supply, and this fact creates a terrific opportunity to start a toner cartridge recycling business. The business can easily be run from home, and the only requirements for operating the business is to have...

Picnic Tables business. If you enjoy the outdoors and have an appreciation for good furniture, picnic tables are a perfect business to settle on. Business Overview Building and selling picnic tables is about as easy as a manufacturing business start-up can get. The business needs only basic construction knowledge, and can be readily operated from a small homebased workshop. Of course, the fact that this business is so easy to establish means that in all likelihood there will be...

Air Freshener Manufacturing business. Your world could smell like roses if you started an air freshener manufacturing business. Business Overview Gel packs, mist sprays, scented products, and air fresheners can come in many forms. Manufacturing air fresheners is simple, and there are many books dedicated to the subject. Harness the power of the Internet for research purposes to locate books and how-to manuals about creating air fresheners. It will be best to shy away from using...

Concrete Cutting Service business. Are you bored throwing your jigsaw blade into a 2 x 4? Step it up a notch with a concrete cutting business. Business Overview Starting a part-time concrete cutting service is a terrific way to earn additional income and gain valuable business experience. Potential customers for concrete cutting services will include construction and renovation companies, homeowners, property maintenance companies, and driveway installation companies. Simply...

Product Assembly Service business. Put products together for businesses with a product assembly service. Business Overview I know I am not alone when I say that there are far too many products sold today that have to be assembled by the purchaser, and assembling these products is never as easy as advertised. We've all been in this annoying situation: We fight and struggle to get three or four boxes home, only to fight and struggle for another few hours to assemble a few...

Deck Builder business. Use carpentry skills to build the foundation for customers' leisure. Business Overview One of the fastest-growing segments of the home improvement industry is designing and building custom sundecks that can easily reach $25,000 and beyond, and include features such as built-in planters, hot tub gazebos, glass or cast-iron handrails, atmosphere lighting, and custom-manufactured wood patio furniture to match the deck's design. There are a number of ways...

Cedar Blanket Boxes business. Moth-hole-free blankets can be a huge selling point for your cedar boxes. Business Overview Manufacturing and selling custom-built cedar blanket boxes is not only a straightforward business venture to initiate, it also has the potential to generate a comfortable income for the owner-operator of the business. There are many design plans available for constructing beautiful cedar blanket boxes, making them a very easy piece of furniture to build. Of...

Old English Telephone Booths business. Love all things British? Consider selling old English telephone booths. Business Overview Calling all carpenters and hobby woodworkers. Starting a business that manufactures replica antique English phone booths is a business opportunity that can easily earn you an additional income of $20,000 or more part-time. Best of all, the replica phone booths can be manufactured right from a small homebased workshop. The demand for this style of...

Aluminum Door and Window Manufacturing business. What happens to all those recycled cans anyway? Start an aluminum door and window manufacturing business and you'll find out. Business Overview Manufacturing aluminum storm windows and doors is a relatively simple process that can even be conducted right from a well-equipped homebased workshop. This business start-up will appeal to entrepreneurs with some construction and mechanical aptitude. Once again, aluminum storm windows...