Train-Car Cottages business. Business Overview Old railroad freight cars and cabooses make fantastic cottages, guest homes, and studios. Starting a business that converts railroad cars and cabooses into useable living or work space is certainly not a venture that can be tackled by everyone. It requires substantial investment capital, careful planning, and most importantly, clever marketing. However, providing that this business enterprise is properly researched and capitalized,...

Bungee Jumping business. Business Overview Bungee jumping is becoming very popular with those people who seek adventure. The biggest downside to starting this business is the very high investment to get the business going, and the very high cost of liability insurance to keep it operating. You will easily require an initial investment of $50,000 to start this business. However, at $75 to $150 per jump, you can very quickly recoup your investment plus sizeable profits. ...

Mobile Rock Climbing business. Business Overview We all know how popular rock climbing has become in the past decade, and here is a business that you can start based on a successful and proven theme. A mobile rock climbing wall that is mounted on a trailer and designed for fast assembly and dismantling can be used both for instruction and business promotion purposes. instruction: This aspect of the business is very straightforward. Market the rock climbing instruction...

Hiking Guide Book business. Business Overview Writing your own hiking guidebook relating to your local area is a fantastic opportunity to earn extra money year after year. Hiking as a pastime, hobby, and sport is extremely popular and millions of people receive a vast amount of enjoyment from participating in this fun outdoor activity. Your 'Guide to Hiking' book can include explanations on all the local trails and hiking areas, as well as information on how to get to the...

Online Hiking Trail Directory business. Business Overview Trail hiking is so popular simply because it keeps you fit, it's fun, and it is one of the few sports and recreational pastimes that does not cost any money to participate in. If this is not a strong argument for starting an online businesses venture that caters to the millions of recreational hikers in this country, then I do not know what is. Like it says in a well-known movie, 'build it and they will come,' and in...

River Rafting business. 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 excited about paying you to go rafting. With that being said, you will...

Snorkel Tours business. Business Overview Tourists, sun, and water are the crucial elements that will make this business start-up a triumphant success. Starting a snorkel tour business is a fantastic way to earn a potentially lucrative income, and enjoy a personally rewarding lifestyle. How do you get customers for this business venture? Easy. Design a very informative and colorful brochure depicting your fun and relaxing snorkel tours, and distribute them to all the hotels,...

Houseboat Rentals business. Business Overview There are numerous options available to you in terms of starting a houseboat rental service. The first option is to purchase the houseboats ($20,000 to $30,000 each secondhand). The second, and more viable option is to locate houseboat owners and see if they are prepared to enter their boats into a rental pool that is managed and operated by your service. Houseboat rental rates are in the range of $750 to $1,000 per week and the...

Boat Charters business. Business Overview Owning and operating a boat charter business can make you the envy of any burned-out corporate employee. The requirements for a boat charter business are very straightforward. You must own a suitable boat and have a certificate that allows you to operate the charter boat. There are various types of boat charter businesses that can be started, and providing you meet the requirements, they include dive charters, sightseeing, business...

Online Backpackers-Only Store business. Business Overview You can start your own backpackers-only store from a fixed retail storefront location, or as an online store via your own specially designed Web site. This type of retailing is unique and specialized, and products can include backpacks, flashlights, knives, camping equipment, safety equipment, books, and just about anything else that is related to backpacking and hiking. The start-up capital requirements for the fixed...