Body Piercing business. Business Overview Body piercing started as a fad in the '80s, continued to expand in popularity in the '90s, and looks to be becoming a mainstream industry in the new millennium. Starting a body piercing service does require experience or experienced staff, however, that is about the only requirement. This business venture can be started for peanuts and operated from a fixed location or on a mobile basis in different locations during peak holiday times....

Piano Tuning Service business. Business Overview Pianos are everywhere and they all need to be tuned and maintained on a regular basis in order to work and sound perfect. The main requirement is you have to know how to tune and maintain various types of pianos. Providing you have this skill and a few hundred dollars, you're in business as a professional piano tuner. A piano tuning service can be operated right from your vehicle with the aid of a cellular telephone. Operating a...

Reunion Planner business. Business Overview What is the best way to start your own reunion planner service? Acquire ten-year-old school yearbooks and start locating the students of that graduating year. Once you have assembled the list, organize the reunion, and send out the invitations. The attendees will have no idea who organized the reunion, or in most cases will not particularly care. Just as long as they are included and can meet and socialize with past friends and...

Gift-Wrapping Service business. Business Overview Here is another low-cost business opportunity that is ideally suited to be operated part-time or on a seasonal basis. You can establish your own gift-wrapping service operating from a mall kiosk during holiday times, or in a partnership with a large retailer who will permit you to set up the business within their store. Either way, a gift-wrapping service can generate as much as $1,000 per day in profits during the busy...

Product Assembly Service business. Business Overview By anyone's estimate, there are far too many products sold that have to be assembled by the purchaser, and these assemblies are never as easy as advertised. A product assembly service can be started for well less than $500 and marketed directly through a retailer who does not currently provide this service to their customers. Of course additional revenue can be created if you also deliver the products that you will be...

Packing Service business. Business Overview The least favorite task of any moving job is without question all the packing and unpacking of boxes full of personal items. Once again you can start your own packing service for peanuts and be sure of lots of business, because no one likes this necessary chore. Moving companies will be your best source of work, as they can directly supply the jobs or can refer your services to their customers. This is a great business to be partnered...

Private Investigator business. Business Overview When you think of a private investigator, images of Sam Spade may come to mind. However, private investigators today do not sleep in their office, carry a flask of whiskey, or wear trench coats and wide brimmed hats. Most assignments now handled by private investigators include spouse surveillance and insurance fraud investigation. The business does require an investigator license, and ideally a police or military training...

Jackhammer Service business. Business Overview A jackhammer service is a very unique business opportunity that has virtually no direct competition, and starting your own jackhammer service is a low-cost way to be self-employed in the construction industry that can easily earn you $30 to $40 per hour. This construction service is required for removal of sidewalks, installation of new plumbing under basement floors, and breaking up small rock formations in the way of construction...

Networking Club business. Business Overview Starting a networking club in your community is a perfect way to be self-employed and make a large number of new and valuable business contacts. Networking clubs are a perfect choice for a new business start-up, especially if the kind of networking club or business association that you are intending to start is currently not represented in your community. The purpose of a networking club is to introduce business owners and their...

Commercial Door Maintenance Service business. Business Overview Starting a commercial door maintenance route may be your opportunity to earn in excess of $100,000 per year. Best of all, this business can be started for peanuts. All commercial doors have one thing in common. They all need regular routine maintenance in order to be safe and work properly. Regular maintenance includes adjusting or replacing door closures and pivots, replacing automatic doormats, and lubricating...