Monday, December 29, 2008

999 business opportunities: 1-8

By Sean Andy

1. Take an attractive photograph of a large office block. Frame enlarged copies and sell these to people who work there. This would make a good sideline business if you work in an office block and you meetmany other office workers in the course of the day.

2. Use a computer or word processor to provide a letter and manuscript typing service. Customers would be students, academics, small business people and tradesmen.

3. In a city where there are many theatres, open a small shop which is devoted to selling things related to Shakespeare.

4. Bring out a regular publication for ambitious amateur musicians. This publication might include ads from. Employers seeking musicians. Retailers selling equipment accessories and supplies. People selling used equipment. Musicians seeking to make contact with other musicians. Also publish interesting editorials and letters.

5. Be a home visiting wig salesperson. By visiting the homes of potential buyers you provide a private and confidential service which is free of embarrassment. Buy a selection from wig manufacturers at trade prices. Advertise your service in newspapers and magazines.

6. Start a mail order business which sells vitamin pills. Produce a catalogue which contains a far wider range of vitamin pills than is available at shops.

7. Be a diet consultant. Earn money from guiding people through published diets like the F-plan. Also you might buy the recommended food at trade prices and sell it to your clients. Advertise your service locally and visit the homes of clients to give private consultations.

8. Set up a business which makes nightshirts and nightcaps. Have these stocked at up-market clothes retailers. - 15485

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