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...

Horseback Riding business. Marry your passion and income with horseback riding lessons. Business Overview Starting a horse riding stable, training, and boarding facility requires an enormous capital investment, and this type of business start-up is strictly for the experienced horse fanatic, not to mention that you must be a seasoned business veteran. However, if your dream is to operate your own horse stable then maybe you could start small with a few horses that can be...

Martial Arts business. Kick butt physically and financially with a business in martial arts. Business Overview Martial arts as a sport is second only to golf in terms of number of new participants over the past decade. Typically, a martial arts school will focus on one particular type of training such as kung fu or kick boxing. A martial arts school can be an expensive new business venture to set in motion. However, the average cost now paid by a student per year for martial...

Cigar Sales business. This hot business is so specialized, it'll have you smokin' out profits in no time. Business Overview Across the United States millions of dollars' worth of cigars are sold monthly, some for $250 or more each -- making this a very lucrative market. Once you've secured a wholesale source for purchasing cigars, here are a few ways to retail them for a profit: *. Establish a small kiosk in a mall or market location for selling cigars. *. Employ direct...

Skateboard Park business. With skateboarding and in-line skating being two of America's favorite pastimes, a skatepark can roll up some good profits. Business Overview Skateboarding and in-line skating are two of the most popular sports and recreational pastimes in North America, enjoyed by millions of participants every day. There has never been a better time than now to capitalize on the demand for anything skateboard or in-line skating related. Perhaps one of the best ways...

Dunk Tank Rentals business. Helping make a splash at parties could be a slam-dunk idea. Business Overview This certainly is not the type of business that jumps to mind when you start the process of thinking about the various types of business opportunities you can start and operate. However, for anyone who is seeking something a little bit out of the ordinary in terms of a new business venture, a dunk tank rental business does have a lot of benefits to be considered including...

Coins and Stamps business. Feed your collecting soul with a store that buys, sells and trades collectible coins and stamps. Business Overview Opening a retail store that buys, sells and trades collectable coins and stamps is a good business venture for the hobbyist coin and stamp collector to get going. The store doesn't need a great amount of square footage, as the inventory is compact. As a method to reduce startup and operating costs, consider a joint venture with another...

Parasailing business. The waves of clients that pour in will take this business smooth sailing. Business Overview Parasailing is a blast and the only thing I can think of that would be more fun than parasailing is owning a parasailing business. Be forewarned, this is not a cheap business venture to set in motion, as professional parasailing equipment is very expensive and used parasailing boats can cost as much as $50,000 alone. However, with that being said, securing the right...

Children's Toys business. Never grew out of playing with toys? Make a business of it. Business Overview A few years ago, I spent five days at a home and garden show promoting my home renovation service and generating sales leads. Beside my booth was a gentleman selling wind-up flying toy helicopters that he had imported from China. Not exactly the type of product you'd expect to see at a home improvement trade show. I remember asking him at the beginning of the show how long he...

Survival and Outdoor Training business. Create your own "Man vs. Wild"-type business as a survival and outdoor trainer. Business Overview What would you do if you were trapped on a mountainside, in subzero weather, with a blizzard approaching? This may not seem like a very likely scenario for many of us, but if you are one of the many millions of outdoor enthusiasts across the country engaged in any number of outdoor adventure activities like skiing, snowmobiling, paragliding,...