Business Directories business. A collection of contact information for members of an industry can direct profits your way. Business Overview Manufacturers, charity organizations, business organizations, wholesalers, printers, publishers, home based businesses, tour operators and engineering professionals are only a few examples of the numerous business directories that can be created by a desktop publishing or internet business that specializes in developing business...

Copywriter business. Have a way with words? Start a copywriting business. Business Overview Copywriters prepare copy or text for advertisements, marketing brochures, press releases, TV and radio commercials, catalogs and packaging labels, just to mention a few. This business depends on you having a talent for writing in a clear and concise manner that can get the message across, building excitement and interest, and motivating people to take action. The demand for copywriter...

TV Listings Magazine business. Tune in to the business opportunities of selling ads to local merchants and service providers for a TV listings magazine. Business Overview Profit from the fast-paced entertainment industry by starting your own weekly TV listing magazine. The magazine can be distributed free of charge throughout the community and supported by selling display advertising space to local merchants and service providers. In addition to weekly TV program listings, the...

Community Entertainment Directory business. Make sure residents never say "There's nothing to do tonight" again. Business Overview Calling all aspiring publishers. Are you seeking to start a homebased publishing business that has the potential to generate a great profit, as well as be started on an initial investment of less than $10,000? If so, perhaps you should consider launching a monthly entertainment guide that services your community. The entertainment guide can be...

Community Business Maps business. Guide tourists to local attractions and points of interest but don't be surprised if you get lost in the profits. Business Overview Community business maps are simply maps featuring information about local attractions and points of interest within a community, as well as highlighting the participating businesses that sponsor or advertise on the maps. Typically, business advertisers will receive a display-size advertisement on the back of the...

Campus Newspaper business. Give college students an alternative to their university newspaper. Business Overview The fact that most universities and colleges already have campus newspapers doesn't mean that they're good papers or that there isn't room for another campus newspaper. Creating and producing an unofficial campus newspaper is very straightforward. The paper can be published on a weekly or bimonthly basis and distributed free of charge throughout the campus and...

Online Entertainment Listings and Reviews business. People are always in search of dining, entertainment and attraction information and reviews. Business Overview Developing an entertainment listings and reviews website is a very straightforward enterprise to start. Simply provide visitors within specific communities information about forthcoming entertainment events like concert and movie listings, theatrical play dates, special events and even restaurant listings....

Drive-By Broadcasting business. Help people promote their businesses with short-range FM broadcasts. Business Overview You can start an advertising business that rents low-powered FM transmitters for less than a $10,000 initial investment, and the profit potential is outstanding. The FCC allows low-powered FM transmitters to be used without the purchase of a license. There are regulations, such as the maximum broadcasting range is 100 feet and transmissions must not interfere...

Employment and Career Publications business. Start an employment and career publication and work from home, or expand your business into a national franchise. Business Overview Starting a desktop publishing business that specializes in producing a monthly employment and career guide newspaper is a fantastic new business venture to set in motion. The business can be operated from a home based location and even has the potential to be expanded nationally on a franchise or...

Correspondence and Training Manuals business. If you have time, patience and an interest in repeat clients, start a business producing correspondence and training manuals for businesses, schools and other organizations. Business Overview Every year in North America, millions of people take part in correspondence and training courses at home, and starting a desktop publishing business that designs and produces correspondence and training manuals is an outstanding new business...