Custom Play Sets business. Get paid to make children's playground dreams come true. Business Overview The demand for custom designed and constructed children's play sets started to boom a few years ago, and these play sets still continue to be a hot seller today. In order to compete for market share in this industry, you will need some very elaborate play set designs and very ingenious marketing strategies. The higher-end multistation play centers seem to be the most popular,...

Maple Syrup Sales business. Selling this sugary specialty could make for a sweet startup. Business Overview Canadian maple syrup considered to be the best in the world, and once imported, it can be sold directly to consumers via sales kiosks in malls, the internet, farmers' markets and even mail-order sales.

Soup and Salad Restaurant business. Ride the health food wave with a soup and salad biz. Business Overview Light and healthy lunches are in, and starting a soup and salad restaurant can potentially put you on the road to financial freedom. Ideally, a small restaurant that serves soups and salads will be located in an

Pizza by the Slice business. Portion cheesy pizzas for individuals and watch them line up for more. Business Overview There are a lot of advantages and benefits to opening a small pizza by the slice takeout restaurant, as opposed to a full-service, sit-down pizza restaurant that provides customers with a varied menu and delivery options. These benefits include a smaller initial investment, lower monthly operating overheads and shorter operating hours. Ideal locations for...

Online Organic Food Sales business. Be the go-to business for healthy, quality food products. Business Overview The time has never been better than now to start a business that specializes in organic food sales and home delivery, as organically grown foods have become so popular, growers are having a hard time meeting consumer demand. The first step to establishing the business is to build alliances with organic food growers to supply the inventory needed for the business. The...

Candy Store business. Business Overview Candy sales kiosks are popping up in every mall across North America, and why not? A basic and easy to run candy sales kiosk can earn the operator a combined income and business profits of $60,000 per year or more. Starting a business that retails candy is very straightforward and the biggest challenge to overcome is selecting the right operating location for the business. Ideally, a candy shop should be in a very busy area of a community...

Community Restaurant Guide business. Cash in on connecting diners with your local restaurants. Business Overview Starting a business that creates and publishes a monthly community restaurant guide is a very straightforward business venture to set in motion. The guide can feature information and articles about community restaurants, restaurant specials and coupons, as well as forthcoming community event information. Furthermore, the restaurant guide can be distributed throughout...

Submarine Sandwich Shop business. If assembling a scrumptious sandwich is your specialty, you might want a taste of this business. Business Overview Submarine sandwich shops are popping up everywhere across the country, and starting your own sub shop may be just the new business opportunity you've been searching for. The great thing about starting a sub shop is that operating this business doesn't require a lot of past business experience or skills, making this a business...

Buffet-Only Restaurant business. Let customers customize their dinners at a buffet restaurant. Business Overview One price, all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurants have become extremely popular with the budget-minded dinning crowd. Unlike a typical restaurant, a buffet restaurant has one major benefit for the operator -- shorter work hours. Typically, buffet restaurants cater to lunch and supper diners and do not open until 11 a.m. and are closed by 9 p.m. Based on volume, a...

Online Community Restaurant Directory business. Love dining out? Share your favorite finds and support local eateries on a community restaurant directory site. Business Overview Like its print counterpart, an online community restaurant directory features similar information and content as the guide, but in an electronic format. The biggest advantage for restaurant owners to get on board with the program is the fact that this type of directory will give them an online presence...