Hand-Painted Storage Boxes business. Organizing can be more enjoyable with attractive storage boxes. Business Overview With so many people looking for unique and interesting ways to organize their personal belongings, home office documents and family keepsakes, hand-painted storage boxes are sure to fit the bill. The options are endless -- using materials such as wood, metal and cardboard, you can create designer storage boxes to suit every decor. You will need to have some...

Dried Flowers business. Dried flowers' longevity makes them an attractive alternative to the real thing. Business Overview Growing, processing and selling dried flowers could put you on the path to self-employment, independence and financial freedom. One of the best aspects about setting this business in motion is the fact that it can easily be started right from your home, using your own garden as the initial source for the flowers to be dried and sold. Once the business is...

Ice Sculpture Classes business. It's very posh to see bars made of ice. If you have the skills, it's never been hotter to be surrounded by ice. Business Overview Who would possibly want to learn how to make ice sculptures? The answer is thousands of chefs and caterers. Providing you have the skills and abilities to produce ice sculptures and can teach other people, then you have overcome the first hurdle in establishing a new business venture that teaches students how to make...

Calligraphy business. Turn a hobby for calligraphy into a home based business. Business Overview Turn your talent for exquisite handwriting into a profitable business by providing customers with calligraphy services. Even people with minimal artistic ability can easily learn calligraphy. There are numerous books and kits available that can help you master the craft, as well as training classes offered through the resources listed below. Calligraphy can be used to create...

The bARTer system would allow artists to exchange their art for products or services offered by individuals or businesses who are willing to barter for their goods or services. The web has faciliated many barter sites, this one would model itself on those, but limit itself to those able to offer art and those willing to accept art as barter. Trade a painting for some plumbing work. Water plants for a week and be paid with a watercolor. You need a root canal... a dentist in your area needs...

Jewelry Business business. Love all things that sparkle? Start a jewelry business. Business Overview If you love the art of making jewelry, then you'll have a ball as a professional jewelry and accessories designer. Jewelry and accessories are always popular, especially today when all those '60s-style beads are back in style in a big way. You can work with beads, with traditional elements like gold and silver, with glass, fabrics, feathers, clays -- whatever suits your...

Photo Mugs and Plates business. Preserve memories with photo mugs and plates while you take your photography skills to the next level. Business Overview Starting a part-time business that photographs people and pets and places their image onto plates, mugs, or plaques is a terrific small business opportunity that does not require a great deal of photographic experience or investment start-up capital to get rolling. Best of all, the business can easily create an income of $25 to...