Coins and Stamps business. Feed your collecting soul with a store that buys, sells and trades collectible coins and stamps. Business Overview Opening a retail store that buys, sells and trades collectable coins and stamps is a good business venture for the hobbyist coin and stamp collector to get going. The store doesn't need a great amount of square footage, as the inventory is compact. As a method to reduce startup and operating costs, consider a joint venture with another...

River Rafting business. This new business idea may be waiting just around the river bend. Business Overview White-water river rafting is a low-cost, mini adventure trip that almost anyone can participate in. White-water rafting excursions can be advertised to the general public as well as schools, corporations, and clubs to gain customers. There is no marketing magic here. This is a good business and a fun adventure that does not require a lot of arm twisting to get people...

Dunk Tank Rentals business. Helping make a splash at parties could be a slam-dunk idea. Business Overview This certainly is not the type of business that jumps to mind when you start the process of thinking about the various types of business opportunities you can start and operate. However, for anyone who is seeking something a little bit out of the ordinary in terms of a new business venture, a dunk tank rental business does have a lot of benefits to be considered including...

Canoe and Kayak Tours business. Here's a business that paddles around your town. Business Overview Are you searching for a travel related recreation business that has tremendous opportunity for growth, profit potential, and a whole lot of fun? If so, why not consider starting a canoe and kayak tour business. A canoe and kayak tour business can be easily operated and managed from a homebased location, or can be operated in conjunction with existing businesses such as a marina,...

Miniature Golf Center business. Put your love for the sport in a company that putts out profits. Business Overview There are a few approaches that can be taken for starting and operating a miniature golf business. The first approach is to establish the miniature golf course in a fixed location, indoors or outdoors. The second approach is to conduct the business on a mobile basis, setting up the miniature golf course in high-traffic tourist areas or in a way that people seeking...

Dance Studio business. So you think you can dance? Make money while you help others answer that question. Business Overview Starting a dance instruction school is a wonderful new business venture to set in motion, as dance schools have been proven financially sound for decades. The business can focus on dance instruction in general, or on specific dance styles such as tap or swing. If you are not a dance instructor yourself, professional dance instructors can be hired on an...

Laser Tag business. Looking for a business that gives you a rush? Consider opening an indoor laser tag center and play your way to profits. Business Overview Indoor laser tag is quickly becoming as popular as paint ball games, and starting a laser tag recreation center may just put you on the path to financial independence. Though this is a very costly business to start and operate (well into the six-figure range0, the profit potential is outstanding. Revenues are earned by...

Cigar Sales business. This hot business is so specialized, it'll have you smokin' out profits in no time. Business Overview Across the United States millions of dollars' worth of cigars are sold monthly, some for $250 or more each -- making this a very lucrative market. Once you've secured a wholesale source for purchasing cigars, here are a few ways to retail them for a profit: *. Establish a small kiosk in a mall or market location for selling cigars. *. Employ direct...

Survival and Outdoor Training business. Create your own "Man vs. Wild"-type business as a survival and outdoor trainer. Business Overview What would you do if you were trapped on a mountainside, in subzero weather, with a blizzard approaching? This may not seem like a very likely scenario for many of us, but if you are one of the many millions of outdoor enthusiasts across the country engaged in any number of outdoor adventure activities like skiing, snowmobiling, paragliding,...

Bicycle Courier Service business. Peddle up profits with a bicycle courier service. Business Overview The first step in starting your own bicycle courier service is to check and see if a courier license is required for your vicinity. If a license is not required, or you can secure one easily, the second step is to begin marketing your new bicycle courier service. You can charge similar rates for envelopes and small parcels as the motorized couriers charge, with the benefit...