Cloth Diaper Service business. People still use cloth diapers and they still need them cleaned. Business Overview Lots of parents would like an alternative to the environmentally questionable disposable diaper, but don't have the time or inclination to deal with cloth diapers. You can be the solution to their problem. A baby can go through as many as 4,000 diapers before being fully toilet-trained, and this fact of life creates an outstanding business opportunity. Depending on...

Cardboard Playhouses business. Create an engaging setup for make-believe with cardboard playhouses. Business Overview Have you ever purchased a new refrigerator to find that your children play with the empty box for weeks, instead of playing with their expensive toys? Now is your chance to capitalize on this phenomenon. Custom cardboard playhouses are great for kids. They're mobile and can be packed up easily and moved to the beach, Grandma's house, or outside in the summer. To...

Talent Agent for Children business. If you like working with kids and can spot talent, helping children get their big break could be the business for you. Business Overview Are you searching for a low-investment home based business opportunity that has the potential to be a lot of fun and potentially very profitable? If so, perhaps you should consider starting a talent agency for child actors. This type of business is a very easy to start and there will certainly be no shortage...

Day Care Center business. Create a safe space for kids to play away from home with a day care center. Business Overview The escalating cost of living has made child day care a booming industry simply because many families require two full-time incomes to make ends meet. Day-care facilities can be homebased, operated from a storefront or office location, or in conjunction with an established business or office complex. Investment budget, business objectives and demand will...

Doll Making business. Hand-crafted dolls can bring joy to children and profits to your business. Business Overview It may not seem like it, but doll making and repairs is a giant segment of the craft and toy industry. To reinforce this, simply visit an antique shop that specializes in antique dolls or a retailer of new custom "one of a kind" dolls, and you'll soon see that the prices are out of this world. A doll-making business can be started from home on a part-time basis....

Kite Building and Sales business. Build and sell beautiful hand-crafted kites for others to enjoy. Business Overview Starting part-time from your home you can manufacture 'one of a kind' kites and sell the kites locally through retail accounts, kiosks, mail order and the internet. The investment needed to put this business in action is less than $500, and the operating overheads are virtually nonexistent. On a recent vacation to Cannon Beach, Oregon, I was amazed to find a...

Mini Train Rides business. Set up a mini train ride at a park, mall or zoo and watch the profits pull into the station. Business Overview Be prepared to invest more than $250,000 to start a mini train ride business. But also be prepared to generate daily business sales that can easily exceed $1,500. Starting a mini train ride business for children takes a lot of careful planning, research and business expertise, and there are numerous considerations including the most important...

Puppet Shows business. Get kids away from the TV by putting on puppet shows. Business Overview Jim Henson's puppet creations made him millions, so why can't yours? Starting a children's puppet show service is a fantastic way to own and operate your own business. Children can't help but be fascinated by puppets. Spending a few dollars to purchase or make your own puppets and a portable stage can be the beginning of a rewarding and moneymaking business venture for you. To get...

Educational Toys business. Help kids learn with educational but fun toys. Business Overview Traditional educational toys and games for children will always be popular and in demand. You can design and develop the toys and games yourself or act as an agent for manufacturers. Both methods can be a very profitable way to earn an income. There are various approaches to marketing educational toys and games including the internet, mail order, home parties, flea markets, and sales to...

Children's Personal Safety Courses business. Good with kids and know how to keep them safe? Make a business out of it. Business Overview Of course, we always hope that our children aren't victims of criminal acts. Criminal acts can be in the form of personal attacks on our children or in the form of having children involved in a criminal act. This scenario can be the basis of your new business. You can hold courses for parents and children on how to prevent, react to and...