| Business Name / Description |
Industry / Startup Costs / Franchises |
Acting Lessons
If you've got the acting chops to teach others, trust us, there are a lot of stars waiting to be discovered.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Take your love for crafts and teaching and bring them together as an arts and crafts instructor.
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Category: Arts & Crafts
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Auto Maintenance Course
There are many people out there who don't know the difference between a dipstick and a gas cap. They could use your help.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Bicycle Safety Courses
Teach parents and children how to stay safe on their bikes.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Business Startup Instruction
Trust us, there are a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs out there and we can't help them all.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Buskers School
Use performance arts skills to teach others how to be street performers.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Camping Classes
More than ever it's important for people to get outside and take a breath of fresh air. You can show them how to make the most out of the great outdoors.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Children's Coach Service
A children's coach service makes everyday like recess.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Children's Personal Safety Courses
Good with kids and know how to keep them safe? Make a business out of it.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Computer Training
Use your computer smarts to teach others how to use their software and hardware.
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Category: Computers
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Computer Training Camp
Teach kids to be computer experts with your tech knowledge.
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Category: Computers
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Dog Training Classes
Throw a bone to fellow dog lovers who need a little help keeping their pooches in line.
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Category: Pet Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Driving School
If you're looking to make the world a safer place, what better way than to start a driving school?
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
E-Commerce Consultant
Use your web smarts to help others grow their online businesses.
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Category: Online Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Editing Service
Does the idea of incorrect grammar drive you crazy? You may be in the runnings for an editing service.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Educational Day Camps
Field trips still exciting to you? Make a business out of it.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Employee Trainer
Help whip a business into shape by becoming an employee trainer.
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Category: Business Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Employee Training
Combine good teaching and management skills for a career in employee training.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No |
First-Aid Training
If you have a passion for helping people and you have the skills, first-aid training is always in demand.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Flower Arranging Classes
When guests walk into your house, do they comment on your flowers? If yes, you may have a skill you didn't know could be a business.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Golf Instruction
Do you have a little Tiger Woods in you? Help people perfect their stroke and you can just buy a green jacket.
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Category: Sports
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Home Renovation Classes
If you're a handyman, you might want to build a vault for all the money you can make teaching other aspiring do-it-yourself-ers.
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Category: Home Products/Services
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Home Safety Guides for the Elderly
Seniors and their families will appreciate guides with information on preventing fraud and creating a safe home.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Home Schooling
More and more curriculum gets packed into the school year. Home schooling is a great low-cost business opportunity.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Home Tutor
Use your brains to help students pass their classes and appease anxious parents.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
How-To Books
The things you can teach people "how to" do are countless.
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Category: Media/Publishing
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Ice Sculpture Classes
It's very posh to see bars made of ice. If you have the skills, it's never been hotter to be surrounded by ice.
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Category: Arts & Crafts
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Internet Trainer
Use your web savvy to help others get online.
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Category: Online Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Jewelry Making Instruction
The love for jewelry has never gone out of style. Teach others how to create bling.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Martial Arts
Kick butt physically and financially with a business in martial arts.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Mobile Computer Training
Prevent employees from having to leave their office by taking computer training to them.
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Category: Technology
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Music Lessons
Share the sound of music with your students.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
New Parents School
You know what they say: There's no manual on how to be a parent. Well, at least you can offer a class.
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Category: Children's Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Acting School
Not everyone can make it to Hollywood, so why not bring Hollywood to them?
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Dog Training
Show other dog owners the ropes on handling their pets, and even help them find trainers near them, all on your own Web site.
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Category: Pet Businesses
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Home Schooling
As more and more curriculum gets packed into the school year, help those learning by connecting through the internet.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Language Instruction
The world is getting flat and we need help communicating. If you've got the language skills, the internet is the perfect medium to share them.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Scholarship Directory
Applying to college can be an anxiety-inducing process. Help students-to-be make their education more affordable.
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Category: Online Businesses
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Online Tutors
There is always a need for tutors, so use your online business to show others where to find the help they need in their area.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Proposal Writer
Here's a homebased business that may write you a big commission check.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Public Speaking Instruction
Public speaking will never go out of fashion. If you've got the gift of gab, this is a perfect business opportunity.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
River Rescue Instruction
If you have emergency skills training, river rescue instruction could keep you afloat.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Sales Training Service
Train others with your sales and management expertise.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000
Franchises Available? No |
Self Defense Training
Empower women and men alike with self defense training.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Seminar Speaker
Find your passion, expertise and your voice in a career as a seminar speaker.
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Category: Entertainment & Events
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Sewing Classes
Give sewers the guidance they need while stitching together some profit for yourself.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Skiing Instruction
Assuming you're in a location where it snows and has mountains, this business is all downhill.
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Category: Sports
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Sports Coaching
Put on your whistle and striped shirt and inspire players to do their very best.
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Category: Sports
Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Franchises Available? No |
Stop Smoking Clinics
If you like to help people, and maybe if you were once a smoker yourself, you can be of service to others.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Stress Management Courses
We live in a high stress world. Helping others deal with it can put you on Easy Street.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Stunt School
Sick of putting your neck on the line? Make a business out of teaching others to.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Survival and Outdoor Training
Create your own "Man vs. Wild"-type business as a survival and outdoor trainer.
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Category: Recreation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Survival Training
If you have past military or survival experience, this business offers an opportunity to share your skills.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Theft Prevention
Many people don't know how vulnerable they are. If you have a police or security background, this could be your road to independence.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Truck Driving School
If you love trucks, you'll be heading in the right direction with this business.
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Category: Autos/Transportation
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? No |
Windsurfing School
If you're near a windy body of water and love the sport, this is a business that may seem more like play than work.
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Category: Sports
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
Woodworking Class
Teach others the craft of working with wood. It could turn into a nice stack of paper.
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Category: Education/Instruction
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? No |
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