Online Cybercamping business. Business Overview Camping ranks as the number one outdoor recreational pastime in North America, thus a very exciting business opportunity can be realized by the savvy Web master who posts a camping Web site on the Internet. The site can feature information such as a directory of commercial and government-operated campgrounds, camping product reviews, camping tips, articles, and stories about camping topics submitted by visitors. Income can be...

Pontoon Boat Rentals business. Business Overview Once again, this is a great little business venture to initiate. You can purchase used pontoon boats for next to nothing, and rent them out for weddings, corporate functions, or just to people who want to float around and relax on a warm summer day. Pontoon boats do not require much in the way of maintenance and are very economical to operate. You can charge rental rates of $100 per day or more for pontoon boats and moor them at...

Relocation Service business. Business Overview Put your organizational skills to work for you by starting a homebased relocation service. Annually, millions of people in North America move locally or sometimes across the country. For anyone that has undertaken a relocation or two in the past, I'm sure that you can easily identify with the need and demand for a professional relocation service. The main objective is clear. Providing relocation services for clients means you are...

Dog Sled Training And Tours business. Business Overview Learning how to dog sled is becoming increasingly popular, and not just in the winter. You can start your own dog sledding school for less than a $20,000 investment, and operate the business on a year-round basis using sleds with runners in the winter and sleds with wheels in the summer. I made inquires into one such type of operation. This business offered all-inclusive dog sled training for a fee of $2,200 per person for...

Adventure Clubs business. Business Overview Establishing an adventure club in your local area is an exciting way to capitalize on the growing popularity of adventure trips, activities, and adventure sports in general. The business concept is to start an adventure club offering members discounts on sporting events, adventure holidays, sports equipment, and sporting activities. The hook is that there is no fee for a membership, as business revenues are earned from companies who...

Water Ski Tours business. Business Overview Sun, surf, and sand. Who doesn't like this combination? For those of you seeking to start a business that will enable you to enjoy the great outdoors, perhaps you should consider starting a business providing water ski tours or rides to vacationers. Purchase a boat and water ski equipment, and charge beach goers and vacationers a fee for 15 or 20 minutes of water skiing up and down the beach. The main requirements for starting the...

Real Estate Appraisal Service business. Business Overview Canada requires all practicing real estate appraisers to undertake training and secure a license to practice. However, in the United States not all states have licensing requirements for real estate appraisers. Anyone considering a self-employment career as a professional real estate appraiser should receive the necessary training and secure the appropriate credentials. Additional considerations will also include the...

Cross-Country Skiing business. Business Overview Cross-country skiing is a fantastic way to stay fit while enjoying the great outdoors in the wintertime. A low-cost method to start your own cross-country ski facility is to rent agricultural land in the winter and setup a portable trailer to operate your business from. A cross-country ski facility can be marketed to just about anyone who is seeking a wintertime activity including sports associations, clubs, corporations,...

Trampoline Sales business. Business Overview Trampolines are fun and a good way to get exercise, plus kids love them. Now for the downside. They can also be very hard to find for sale in almost every area of the country. The solution is to start a business that specializes in the sales and repairs of trampolines. This is a fantastic low-investment business that you can start and operate on a part-time basis right from the comforts of your home. Marketing this type of product...

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...