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Party supply business

Let’s say you want to start a local business. You’ve already done your lemonade stands and your lawn mowing gigs,…...

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Private dog park business

There’s a fun way to make money if your home has a backyard and you love animals.

Building chatbots

You might need to learn coding, but you'd have in-demand skills

Twitch streaming

It’s not just fun and games on one of social media’s fastest-growing platforms.

Dog treat business

Do you love animals? Do you like making treats? Combine these two things for a successful business.

Mother’s helper business

Here’s a newer alternative to babysitting, especially for younger kids who want to earn some extra money.

Trash can cleaning

Dirty receptacles could result in clean cash

Dog waste removal

Cash in on the least favorite thing about dogs

Computer repair business

Do you have great tech skills and knowledge? A computer and phone repair business could be a great business idea.

Selling plants

A green thumb can make you some green

Composting

Someone else's trash can become gardening treasure

Podcast business

Can you start a podcast business and make money? Yes and yes

Digital marketer with TikTok

Are you on TikTok? You may be able to help others

woman taking photos of food for instagram

So you want to be a Social Media Influencer

Being Insta-Famous is more work than you think!

Book author

Could your book idea magically turn into the next “Harry Potter”? Here are some tips for how to become a writer at a young age.

Check out entrepreneur starter kits

These "businesses in a box" will help get you started

E-scooter juicer

A great potential job with flexibility - rounding up and charging electric scooters

Jewelry Designer

Making and selling jewelry are great ways to combine your love for fashion with creating art.

Candle Business

Making candles is a great way to show off your visually creative side while earning income

Fitness Instructor

Are you ready to start a business that helps people lead healthier lives? Being a fitness instructor or personal trainer might be the right business idea for you.

Virtual Assistant

You can start a thriving business with the original work-from-home job.

Drone photography business

Take to the air to provide your clients with stunning photos and video in this newer, growing industry

Making money from your band

Are you in a band and want to get some gigs? Here are some ways to succeed as a music group for hire.

Social media manager for a small business

Social media is great for business, but there are some things to consider before getting started with this idea.

Game designer

No, not video games – people still play games in person

Website designer

Almost anyone can create a basic website; not everyone can take it to the next level.

Video production for small businesses

Creating videos for other companies can be a fun, creative business

How entrepreneurs make money online

There’s a lot of noise (and scams) claiming to help you make money with your laptop or phone. But there are some legit ways to make money digitally.

Book cover design business

Even good writers may need designers

Online greeting card business

Everything is going virtual -- why not greeting cards?

5 online businesses for young artists

Are you creative? How about creating a business?

5 videos on businesses you can start during the pandemic

Some ideas on making lemonade from lemons

8 home business ideas for students (that actually make money)

Feeling bored? Check out how you can make money and even start a business while staying home.

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Picture Perfect: How to Start a Photo Booth Business

Capture special moments at fun events with this creative photography business idea!

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Mobile app developer

Maybe there ISN'T an app for that – and you could develop one

Dropshipping

Build an online store and sell products without handling inventory!

man looking at lines of vending machines

Candy vending machine business

Make a sweet profit by setting up candy vending machines at other businesses.

Gift wrapping business

Who says you can't be a professional wrapper?

Egg-selling business

It may take a while to pay off but doesn't every big business start that way?

Lawn and garden waterer

You can fill a valuable niche

Freelance writer

This business almost surely won't make you rich but it is rewarding

Domain name reseller

A business where you're rewarded for being clever and ahead of the crowd

Become a YouTuber

Money is not a sure thing -- but having fun is

Music teacher

Not everyone can do this – if you can, you should consider doing it

T-shirt design

Someone else can make the shirts; you just decide what goes on them

Busking

Do you have a talent? Why not take it to the streets? Busking is a way to earn, entertain and improve.

SAT Prep Tutor

Got an awesome SAT score? You can help other kids ace the SAT.

Soap making

You can't eat them but they are a sensory delight.

Gift basket business

You don't have to be gifted to start this kind of business. (Wah wah)

Party planning

Getting paid to party? Awesome!

Dog grooming

Do you have a dog? You've been training for this business and you didn't even know it!

Cooking and baking

Satisfy souls, delight senses, get tuition money

Lemonade (and other beverages) stand

It's a classic idea for a good reason

House cleaning

If you're a clean freak, why not get paid for it?

Garage, basement and attic cleaning

When it comes to jobs people never seem to get around to doing, these are at the top of the list.

Reselling

Think of yourself as a service provider

Car cleaning

People spend LOTS of time in their cars and they get dirty on the outside and (especially) on the inside

Distributing fliers and posters

A lot of small businesses need help getting out the word about their business

Technical consultant

Tech savvy? Cha-Ching!

Photographer for websites

Sometimes selfies just won't cut it -- that's where you step in

Photo digitizer

You scan (heh heh) do this!

Newspaper mover

Newspapers are not a growing industry, but subscribers tend to be older -- bingo!

Sell arts and crafts online

Earn money for your creativity

General purpose errand runner

What if people could clone themselves? Hold on -- they can!

Garbage can mover

Your neighbors' garbage could be your cabbage

Party entertainer

Is there an entertainer inside you?

Grass mowing

Everyone needs it, few like doing it.

Tutoring

A good student has a marketable skill.

Picking up leaves

Why not start a business that's always picking up?

Pet-Sitting/Dog-Walking

A lot of people have pets, and pets need a lot of care.

Babysitting

As much as parents love their kids, they all need a break once in a while.

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