Gun Shop business. Here's a great market to shoot for. Business Overview In spite of the fact that gun ownership is becoming increasingly restrictive due to government legislation in both the United States and Canada, opening and operating a retail business that buys, sells, and trades guns still has the potential to be profitable. In addition to gun sales you can also sell ammunition and hunting-related products as well as offer a gun repair service. Promote the business by...

Convenience Stores business. Set up shop in a convenient location and you'll have customers dropping in. Business Overview In spite of the rising popularity of internet shopping combined with home delivery of grocery and convenience items, starting and operating a 'mini convenience store' is still a good business venture to activate that has the potential to generate respectable profits. The name suggests it all. In order to succeed in this segment of the highly competitive...

Western Apparel business. You'll say "Yee-haw" when customers flock to your specialty Western store. Business Overview Like country and western music, country and western apparel is currently enjoying a rebound in terms of consumer demand and popularity. Starting a business that retails western apparel is a sensational new business venture to put into action. In the spirit of being unique, consider opening a retail business selling the apparel in a nontraditional retail...

Used Children's Clothing Sales business. Help parents keep costs down when buying clothes for their growing children by selling lightly used items. Business Overview Children's clothes are expensive. All parents want the best clothes for their children, but unfortunately, financial budgets do not always allow for the purchase of children's designer clothing. Not to mention the fact that children grow out of their new clothes within a month. The solution to these very real facts...

Secondhand Clothing Store business. People love a bargain. Put your good taste to use by opening a used clothing store. Business Overview There are a few options available to the entrepreneur considering a retail business that sells secondhand clothing. The first and most capital-intensive option is to open a used clothing store from a fixed retail location or storefront. The second option is to sell the secondhand clothing items via a flea-market booth. The third option is...

Evening Gown Rentals business. Turn women into Cinderellas for a night by renting them evening gowns. Business Overview Many designer evening gowns cost $1,000 or more, placing them far outside the financial reach of many customers. This creates more than ample opportunity for the determined entrepreneur to start an evening gown rental business, which can be easily conducted from a home based location. Marketing the business can be as simple as creating a full-color catalog...

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...

Glass Shop business. A glass shop could be the window to your entrepreneurial future. Business Overview Windows, tabletops and mirrors'-the need for glass is everywhere. That's why a glass shop in your community is a good business to start. Operating this kind of specialty business requires experience in glass cutting and glass installation techniques, which is called glazing; or a person with these skills is called a glazier. Providing you or your staff possess this sort of...

Lingerie Shop business. Put a swagger in women's steps by providing them with attractive lingerie. Business Overview Heading into the new millennium, specialization is the buzzword for retail 'bricks and mortar' businesses, and opening a lingerie shop fits the bill perfectly. Get started by selecting a highly visible store location for your business. Malls and strip malls are a good choice (though you'll want to make sure there's no "big name" competitors) and you will only...

Lighting Shop business. It's time to shine some light on your business startup. Business Overview Upgrading or replacing interior light fixtures has become a very popular home improvement project for many homeowners simply due to the fact that this type of improvement is relatively inexpensive and can have a beneficial impact on the appearance of their homes. Starting a business that sells interior and exterior lighting products is a wise choice for a new business enterprise....