Antique Radios business. iPods may be convenient, but they can't compete with the nostalgia of antique radios. Business Overview Purchasing, refinishing and selling antique radios is a home based business that can be started by just about anyone on a full- or part-time basis. Antique radios are highly sought-after pieces of furniture, especially if they're in working order and the cabinets have been restored to their former glory. Many collectors of antique radios are prepared...

Website Design business. Nearly every business needs a website. Use your skills to help businesses generate online traffic. Business Overview More than 1,000 Web sites a day are being posted to the Internet, and here is your chance to cash in by starting a web site design service. Fear not if you do not know to design a highly effective Web site. You can take a crash course in Web site design at your local community college or, failing that, you can hire a high-tech wizard to...

Waterbeds business. When a good set of springs aren't enough, offer nature's mattress. Business Overview Waterbeds helped form the social culture of the 1970s and though they are not as popular as they once were, if history has taught us anything, it is that it will always repeat itself. Starting a business now that manufactures and sells waterbeds may just put you ahead of the competition when waterbeds once again become all the rage. Parts for waterbeds, such as liners and...

Trim Carpenter business. Help people put the finishing touches on their homes and businesses. Business Overview The home improvement industry is red-hot in North America and shows no signs of cooling off anytime soon, which is great news for entrepreneurs with basic carpentry skills, especially if those skills are utilized in starting a trim service. Trim carpenters install interior windowsills and doorsills, jambs, and casings, as well as baseboard trim and ceiling crown...

Logo Design business. Find a niche for your knack for graphic design -- logo design. Business Overview Great logos help to build and maintain instant brand recognition and consumer awareness by visually linking the logo to the business, product, or service it represents. If you have a creative flair and artistic abilities, you can put them to good use by starting a logo design service. You will need a computer, digital camera, printer, and design software to get started. But...

Carpentry business. Take your woodworking skills to the masses with a carpentry business. Business Overview A terrific opportunity exists for carpenters of every skill level to earn a substantial full- or part-time income by setting up a fully equipped carpentry shop at home if space and zoning allows, or in a rental shop space. Offer customers various woodworking and carpentry services, including lumber milling, planing, joining, sawing and gluing, as well as custom work such...

River Rafting business. This new business idea may be waiting just around the river bend. Business Overview White-water river rafting is a low-cost, mini adventure trip that almost anyone can participate in. White-water rafting excursions can be advertised to the general public as well as schools, corporations, and clubs to gain customers. There is no marketing magic here. This is a good business and a fun adventure that does not require a lot of arm twisting to get people...

Medical Transcriptions business. Help doctors get through their daily duties by transcribing their notes. Business Overview Medical transcription is a field that's in major demand -- and becoming more so all the time. Since health insurance companies often require transcripts of medical procedures before they'll pay for them, doctors need somebody to translate their dictated reports into professional-looking documents. And that could be you. If you like the fascination of the...

Mobile Office Service business. Create an office-like environment for clients in temporary locations, like trade shows. Business Overview Though the target market for a mobile office service is generally limited to individuals and companies taking part in trade shows, seminars and business conventions, this market is still gigantic, creating an outstanding business opportunity for entrepreneurs to start a mobile office service. A mobile office service can be designed to...

Suspenders business. Suspenders that stand out are the differentiating accessory some men are looking for. Business Overview Suspenders featuring colorful and bold designs are hot selling fashion accessories, and starting a business that manufactures suspenders is a very easy business to set in motion. The business can easily be operated from a homebased work space on a full- or part-time basis. Researching how suspenders are manufactured can be as simple as spending a couple...