Convenience Store business. Business Overview In spite of the rising popularity of Internet shopping combined with home delivery of grocery and convenience items, starting and operating a 'mini convenience store' is still a good business venture to activate that has the potential to generate respectable profits. The name suggests it all. In order to succeed in this segment of the highly competitive retail industry, the store must be convenient. This means an easily accessable...

Window Security Bars business. Business Overview Annually thousands of homes and businesses are burglarized even though many of these same properties have alarms and other types of theft deterrent devices. Many people and business owners are now turning to installing security bars on windows and doors as a method to deter burglars and prevent property entry and theft. The chances of breaking and entering crime stopping or being reduced in the near future is highly unlikely, and...

Government Surplus business. Business Overview Purchasing secondhand government products and surplus equipment for pennies on the dollar of the original value and reselling these items to consumers at marked-up prices can make you rich. Every year in the United States various levels of government offices and agencies sell off used equipment, such as fleet vehicles, computer hardware, and office equipment. This surplus equipment is typically sold by way of auction or through a...

Specialty Building Products business. Business Overview Based on price, quantity, or selection it is nearly impossible to compete against the big retailers of building products. However, on a smaller scale and with specialization you can sell building products and prosper. The key to success is to seek out a building product that is specialized within the industry or marketplace. These types of specialty products can range from a new type of slip-resistant flooring to a...

Used Appliance Sales business. Buying secondhand appliances for resale is a tidy way to clean up profits. Business Overview A tidy profit can be earned by selling used appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers, right from a homebased location. Get started by building a resource library in terms of appliance models, manufacturers, and retail selling prices when new. This type of resource library will prove invaluable when buying secondhand appliances for...

Home Alarm Sales business. Business Overview There are various approaches that can be taken when starting a security alarm business. The first is to sell and install alarms that are monitored; the second is to sell alarms for residential and commercial applications that are not monitored. The third approach is to sell security alarm packages to the do-it-yourself homeowner for self-installation. All three approaches have the potential to pay off big in terms of business...

Hydroponics Equipment business. Business Overview Indoor hydroponic gardening equipment is becoming increasingly popular, especially in densely populated urban centers where privately owned green space for gardening is a luxury that not many can afford. Hydroponic gardening equipment and supplies can be sold right from home. Get started by arranging a dealership or representative agreement with one or more of the hundreds of manufacturers of this type of equipment. Place...

Linen Shop business. Business Overview Retailing towels, bedding accessories, and table linens can be extremely profitable, especially when you consider that these products are routinely marked up 100 percent or more for retail sales. However, like any retail operation, success comes to those operators with an eye for detail and a habit for practicing sound business judgment, and a linen shop is no exception to the rule. Considerations prior to opening will include business...

Jewelry Kiosk business. Business Overview Billions of dollars worth of nonprecious gem and costume jewelry is sold annually in the United States, and staking your claim in this very lucrative industry may be easier than you think. The jewelry can be sold from a kiosk located in a mall, or by renting booth space at weekend flea markets and community markets. You can also sell the jewelry by employing independent sales contractors to host home shopping parties. Harness the power...

Online Self-Published Books business. Business Overview Annually in North America there are some ten thousand books and guides that have been self-published by the authors. Without question, the single largest challenge these authors face is finding a suitable marketing and distribution channel for their books. Here is your opportunity to come to the rescue of these authors and launch a Web site dedicated to promoting and selling self-published books and guides. The site can be...