Small Business Ideas

The following business ideas came from Entrepreneur.com

This is a great list of a few super ideas for starting a small home business.

New and Improved
Products that make life easier are all the rage. Your next big business idea may be making a good, everyday item great.

How to Sell at Craft Fairs and Shows
Interested in turning your artistic hobby into a business? Find out how you can make money by selling your handicrafts at art shows and craft fairs.

Starting a Creativity Consultant Business
Like thinking outside the box? Then perhaps you're suited for a job that helps companies and individuals think and work more innovatively.

Inside Job
Turn a little style into a lot of profit by trying your hand at dorm room design.

All That Glitters
Dreaming of starting your own jewelry business? Be prepared--it's more elbow grease than glitz and glamour.

Choose Your Path
Ready to start a retail business? Don't get stuck at the fork in the road--we've mapped out 3 different retail paths so you can choose the one that's right for you.

Starting a Business as a Personal Shopper
Shopping isn't just their passion; it's their business. And it's no job for an amateur. Learn how these fashion-forward pros make their living at the checkout counter--and how you can, too.

Top 5 Homebased Businesses for 2005
Interesting in launching a business from home? To help you get started, check out our picks for the five hottest concepts in the homebased arena.

E-Tail Therapy
If you're getting sick of the same old business ideas, then it's time to go online. The robust e-commerce market is hotter than ever, and it just may be the cure for what ails you.

Starting a Buy-and-Sell Business
Thousands of people worldwide have discovered they can start a business by buying new and used products cheaply and reselling them for a profit. Find out how you can join their ranks.

9 Senior Businesses to Start
Seniors are the hottest demographic out there, and this market is only going to get bigger. Get in on this growth industry with these nine hot businesses.

The Hottest Teen Business for 2005
Feeling young at heart? Up on your trends? Then you might be in a great position to open a teen-oriented business. Here are the hottest ideas for 2005.

13 Hot Businesses for 2005
From high-tech clothes to wine, eBay drop-off stores to tech security, the business ideas on our 2005 hot list run the gamut. But they have one thing in common: They're sizzling hot and just waiting for you to bring them to life.

How to Start a Restaurant
Whether you want to serve fast food, steak, pizza or coffee, start your journey here with this comprehensive guide to launching your own food establishment.

Do Their Bidding
Auction help for eBay novices

Clutter Busters
From closets to cabinets to garages, Americans' clutter is piling up like never before. Find out how you can clean up in this growing industry.

Starting a Tutoring Service
Put your skills and talents to work by teaching others how to do what you're best at.

Start the Presses
Publishing a magazine may seem like a dream, but these entrepreneurs made it a reality.

Starting a Business as a Security Specialist
This growing field may be a safe choice to launch a new business--if you've got the experience to back it up.

Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
Interested in starting one of the fastest-growing homebased businesses around? These existing business owners' advice can help you get started.

By Special Request
Upscale concierge businesses give new meaning to the phrase "service with a smile."

Sales Report
Once tainted by get-rich-quick schemes, the direct-sales industry is changing its image. See what experts and business owners have to say about going direct.

Starting a Business as a Remodeling Contractor
Using your carpentry or construction skills to help people remodel their homes could just be the perfect homebased business for you.

Starting a Business as a Manufacturer's Rep
If you're a top seller and have years of experience under your belt, going independent as a manufacturer's representative may be your ticket to sales success.

Starting a Homebased Food Business on a Sweet Note
Make sure to follow state regulations when selling

Go With the Low
Hear everyone talking about the low-carb revolution, but think it's too late to get in the game? Don't worry--there's still plenty of opportunity to profit from America's newest obsession.

Starting a Business as a Interior Designer or Decorator
Got a flair with furniture and a knack for cool color combinations? You might want to think about putting your design talents to work.

Puttin' on the Glitz
Dreaming of starting a glamorous business? Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to be a fashion designer, a restaurateur and more.

Have I Chosen a Stable Business?
No worries—medical billing is still a viable business.

Starting a Business as a Financial Advisor
77 million baby boomers need financial advice to be ready for retirement. Are you prepared to provide it?

Good Sports
Get off the sidelines and into the game! Starting a business based on professional sports could put you in the big leagues.

Starting a Desktop Publishing Business
Combining your design and writing skills, this business is the perfect blend for people with an eye for the artistic and an ear for the written word.

Top 6 Homebased Businesses for 2004
If you're thinking about starting a business in the new year, here are some ideas that may be right for you.

Great Escape
All wound up about what kind of business to start? Then take a hint from the millions of Americans looking to break away from the daily grind--head to a day spa.

Salvage Operation
Think there's no money to be made from refuse? With a little ingenuity, you may be surprised.

25 Part-Time Businesses to Start Today!
Looking to earn some extra cash in your spare time? We've got 25 great ways to get started!

5 Start-Up Ideas to Get You Going
You want ideas? We have ideas. And we hope you find the one that gets you sprinting toward start-up.

Start a Business...Even After 50
Neither shy nor retiring, people over 50 are proving there's life--and profits--after retirement as they launch second careers as entrepreneurs.

Finding Your Niche on eBay
Not sure what to sell on eBay? Learn how to research your ideas and find product sources in this excerpt from How to Start a Business on eBay.

Let the Bidding Begin
An eBay business could be your entry to the online marketplace. Find out how to get started today.

Wireless Wealth
The Wi-Fi revolution is coming. Find out how your business can get in on the ground floor and rope in profits.

Selling Luxury Items Online
If you create a reason to buy, there are people who will pay top dollar for your luxury item.

Sharing the Wealth
Never mind the dismal economy. Escape to a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams, where you'll find rich opportunities to start a luxury business.

Fun Money
Whether your passion is pottery, painting or playing video games, there's money to be made from your hobby.

5 Businesses to Start This Weekend
Don't wait another minute--start a new business now with these part-time ideas.

You Are What They Eat
A how-to for the budding restaurateur

Explore Your Auctions
Once the domain of small sellers, eBay has become a valued resource for entrepreneurs.

Starting a Sports or Recreation Business
If you love sports and want to start a business, why not combine the two?

6 Steps to a Successful Online Auction Business
Going once, going twice: Online auctions make it easier than ever to sell products online. So what are you waiting for?

Still Playing With Toys?
Your interest in the toy industry survived the recession. Now how do you make the most of the recovery?

How's Your Health?
When health care is healthy, it's the industry to be in--and the current chaos in the sector may be the opening you need.

Starting an Arts & Crafts Business
Think all you need to know is how to knit or paint? Not quite. If you want to start a serious crafts business, you'll have to focus on the business and the craft.

Paper Chase
Transcription services by any other name would smell just as sweet and successful.

Behind the Veil
Brides, grooms and their wedding parties are frantically busy and need help fast . . . hey, that's your cue.

Starting an In-Home Child-Care Service
Low start-up costs, the joy of working with kids all day...sound good? Then homebased child care could be just your thing.

Starting a Home Inspection Business
Get trained, get going and get a piece of a multimillion-dollar industry.

Everybody's Little Helper
You don't have to make things to make money. Just help people get things done and rake in the bucks!

Dream Weaver
My dream job is helping other people find their dream jobs. So . . . how do I do it?

Secrets to Mail Order Success
Mail order isn’t the shoo-in start-up it was years ago, but it’s possible to thrive—if you specialize.

Starting A Magazine
Publish without perishing: Think niche markets.

Executive Recruiter
An executive search consulting company can be a low-maintenance, and lucrative, start-up.

Tech Futures
The technology industry will never die--it'll just move on. And these cutting-edge businesses are on its itinerary.

Calling Out
Pull up an ergonomic chair and a headset—yes, you, too, could be telemarketing from home in no time.

Making Money Cooking At Home
There's a lot more to it than turning on the stove.

Goody Bag
C'mon, kids. Reach in. We've got 10 great businesses to start right now.

Tech-Support Company
Turn people's baffling computer mishaps into a money-making opportunity.

Big Biz on Campus
Go back to school with a business serving the college crowd.

Shoestring Start-Ups
You don't need big money to launch a homebased business.

Business Idea: Salsa Dancing
Even if you have two left feet, this Latin rhythm can be big biz.

Tutoring Service
Help kids excel academically with niche tutoring.

Learning Curve
If you think you've got the skills to teach others, here are four ways to take advantage of your talents.

It's In the Mail
Learn how to start your own mail order business.

A Collect Calling
How can I start a judicial recovery business?

Guided Tour: Starting a Travel Agency
Our Travel Expert shows you how to get into the business of organizing dream vacations.

Experts Wanted
What it really takes to succeed as a consultant

Small But Special
Is it possible for a new company to compete in the online books market?

Love, Exciting and New
Web business sells napkins bearing warm, fuzzy message for kids

On a Shoestring
You don't need millions to get your dream off the ground.

Sweet and Low
You can start for less than $10K. Here are 10 hot businesses that won't break the bank.

Around the World
Thinking about taking your product overseas? Our Shoestring Start-Up Expert gives you a few tips about exporting on a budget.

Two Tickets To Paradise
Start your own adventure/specialty travel agency.

Bed, Breakfast And Beyond
Start your own bed and breakfast

Special Delivery
How to start a courier service

Good Sport
Starting a sports card business

Clothes Call
Publishing pointers

Speak Up!
How to get work conducting business seminars

In The Jeans
My clothing design is ready for the world. Now what?

Chic To Chic
Turn style into sales with a clothing-design company.

Fit to Print
The scoop on starting your own magazine

On The Side
Finding a part-time business that's full of potential

Creature Comforts
Pamper pets for profit

Life of the Party
Life's a party--if you're an event planner, that is.

Pushing The Envelope
Entrepreneurs get their messages across with specialty greeting cards.

A Profitable Feast
Want to start a catering company? We've got the secret ingredients.

Got Motivation?
Be a business coach and help clients go for the goal.

Get a Clue
Mystery-shopping entrepreneurs spy profits in improving poor service.

Making It
The art of growing a crafts business.

Taking It To The Streets
Nine mobile businesses that will steer you toward success.

Healthy, Wealthy And Wise
10 great ideas for starting a health, beauty or fitness business.

Something Old/Something New
Sell your collectibles on a shoestring by exhibiting them in an antique mall.