Tailor Service business. When selling a service, it's always important to customize a fit for each customer. This business does exactly that. Business Overview Retailers of men's formal and business wear generally do not have an in-house tailor, and typically alteration work is subcontracted to outside contract tailors. This fact creates a more than ample opportunity for the individuals with sewing experience to capitalize by starting a tailoring service that operates right...

Used Restaurant Equipment Sales business. Sell used restaurant equipment to restaurateurs looking for a deal. Business Overview Did you know that starting a restaurant is one of the most common new business ventures? But did you also know that more than 90 percent of new restaurants go out of business within the first five years? The combination of these two facts is the basis for starting a business that buys and sells secondhand restaurant equipment like grills, fryers and...

Online Custom Blue Jeans business. Jeans have never been more popular, and selling custom options online can set your business apart. Business Overview Calling all home based seamstresses. If you are searching for a unique way to profit from your sewing talents then look no further than starting an online business that sells custom made-to-order blue jeans. Blue jeans are an American cultural icon worn by millions of people every day, and for many people the search is never...

Safety Clothing Sales business. Help employers keep their workers safe with boots, neon vests and other apparel. Business Overview Selling safety clothing and footwear on a mobile basis to customers working in factories, at construction sites and in warehouses is a great business to get rolling. The business can be operated on a full- or part-time basis and managed right from a home based location. In North America, millions of dollars are spent every year by workers, companies...

Antique Furniture Sales business. Cut down on costs by selling antique furniture from home. Business Overview Starting a business that buys antique furniture and resells it for a profit is a terrific new venture to set in motion. The following information describes three various methods for starting and operating an antique furniture sales business. The first option for starting an antique furniture sales business is to establish and operate the business from a home based...

Carts and Kiosks business. Don't have a ton of startup capital? Consider a cart or kiosk business. Business Overview Carts and kiosks today are upscale -- and highly lucrative -- ventures. The difference between a cart and a kiosk is that a kiosk is larger, enclosed and has space for you to sit while you work. You can purchase your own cart or kiosk and have it custom-built for your merchandise, or you can rent one from a mall. And you can sell just about anything -- from...

Inventory Liquidation business. Every cloud has a silver lining. When other stores close shop, you can buy their products wholesale. Business Overview Every year thousands of retail merchants and corporations across North America go out of business, move, reform, and amalgamate, and often this results in billions of dollars worth of stock and inventory becoming available at bargain basement prices. Purchased right and this same inventory can sometimes be bought for as...

Art Supply Store business. Draw out a new business with an art supply store. Business Overview Millions of people enjoy creating art as a hobby. It's a great way to be creative and reduce stress. All of these people require art supplies to be able to enjoy their hobbies, and this creates a terrific opportunity to a startup art supplies retail store. The store doesn't have to be large, just well stocked with all the popular art supplies. You can also conduct painting and other...

Used Baby Equipment business. Make the best of expensive baby products the original owner no longer needs by reselling them. Business Overview Baby equipment -- such as strollers, bassinets, car seats, cribs, toddler beds, cradles and changing tables -- can be very expensive and often out of the financial reach of many new parents. So why not start your own business that specializes in clean, good-quality secondhand equipment for babies. The business can be started for less...

Used CD Shop business. Share a love of cheap and legally-purchased music with your customers. Business Overview If you love music, consider starting a used CD shop. The business can be established in a storefront location or alternately in a sales kiosk located within a busy mall or public market. To initially establish an inventory of CDs for the business, place classified advertisements in the local community newspaper offering to purchase whole or partial CD collections....