Landscaping

Landscaping is a specialized trade in shaping the landscape is certain yards. This is not a original idea; however, it deserves attention for the entrepreneur that enjoys this kind of work. In the original startup most of the equipment and materials can be rented and delivered, aiding in keeping the initial startup costs down. Initial advertising can be used to find customers, targeting the group of customers that aligns with each landscapers goals can help to maximize profits. Another option is to specialize on a certain type of landscaping to differentiate from other companies (eg. Water features, final grading, sod, maintenance, plantings, design, etc.). 

Graphic Designer

Graphic design is a service that is of high demand in the world today. Websites, apps, marketing, advertisements and much more rely on this sector and skill. Having a basic skill in graphic design would be essencial; however, specializing in only a certain area of graphic design is also an option. In addition, a graphic design service could be offered either full or part time. To maximize profit full or part time, basic advertising could be used to develop a customer base. The great part of this idea is that loyal customers would continue to come back if more work is needed.

Website Designer

Websites and website sales (e-commerce) are growing rapidly and will continue to do so into the future; however, many small business owners lack the skills to develop a reputable website. In addition, developing a loyal customer base will help to maximize profits into the future as customers will continue to return for changes. This idea could be done in both a full and part time setting.

Caddy

One of the biggest problem problems with the game of golf is carrying the golf bag. Offering a caddying service offers an alternative to taking a golf cart. However, the service offers more in the way of knowledge on the course. People could decide to use your service at a particular course to learn tips and tricks, gain knowledge on their game or use the caddy as a lesson service on the course. Catering to beginners or professionals could be decided when providing the service. This idea would mainly be done in a part time setting, and basic advertising would be needed to develop a customer base.

Furniture Assembler

One of the hardest things to do is find the time to to put together furniture, especially furniture that must be assembled from scratch. This idea would offer a service that put together furniture. Additional expansions of this idea would include a delivery of furniture as well as interior design. This idea could be pursued in either a full or part time setting; however, part time could be used until advertising and a website would begin to attract many of customers.

Memory Quilts

Over time T-shirts from sporting events, tournaments, holidays, concerts, etc. build up in a persons closet. To prevent the throwing out, non-use or just plain turning the shirt into a painting shirt, this service would offer an alternative by making a blanket out of the shirts. Proper equipment and knowhow would be needed as well as a little advertising. Once the service becomes known word of mouth will quickly take over. It could be pursued in either a full or part time setting and is a low startup idea.

Electronics Setup and Tutor

Many seniors and people have trouble keeping up with the technology that surrounds them today. This service would offer to set up technology for them and offer tutor services to train them on how to use the new programs, etc. This could be done full or part time. Basic advertising could be used to develop a customer base. Word of mouth would help attract customers following initial advertising.

Personal Trainer

Working out is hard to do by ones self. Also many people do not know a proper program or what exercises to complete. A personal trainer service offers to help people gin personal fitness. Trainers can come up with individualized programs that follow the goals of the customers. Developing a customer base is vital, then word of mouth will help get new customers. This idea can be done in both a full and part time setting.

Antique Restoration

Collection of antiques has become very popular in the past couple of years. Also many people have antiques, only often they are not in any shape to be sold or showcased. Restoring antiques is a service that solves this problem. It can be done as a hobby or as a full time job. Expansions of this idea would include buying and selling antiques as they are found.

Gypsum/Drywall Installation

Putting up drywall and taping or mudding the walls is a difficult skill and is time consuming for anyone who is not a professional. This service based idea brings forth a gypsum and drywall service. Getting contracts with home builders help to secure work into the future. Maximizing profit can include both having multiple crews and advertising to get many customers. A website will help to provide credibility to this service.

Painter

Colours and trends change rapidly year after year. As a result, to freshen up a house sometimes a new coat of paint is needed. The problem is painting is time consuming and difficult to do. This idea offers the service of coming in and painting for a customer. It can be done as a hobby or as full time work. Having multiple crews can help to maximize profit. New houses and finding contracts with contractors will help to secure work for extended periods of time.

Home Cleaner

Cleaning houses is a service that is not new or special; however, it does have the large benefit of being able to be pursed part time to earn some extra income. To do this, finding a couple customers and creating a schedule for cleaning will allow for the part time work to be achieved. In addition, this idea can be done full time as well.

Gardener

Many homes with extensive gardens need someone to maintain them. this service could be done full or part time and would be great for people who enjoy gardening and have knowledge of trees and shrubs. Having a customer base is essential to securing work into the future for both people wanting full and part time work.

Moving services

Moving is something that is hard to do, no one wants to do it or has the time. Offering a moving service attempts to solve this problem. Owning a moving truck would be needed for large scale moves, otherwise for small moves and jobs a truck and trailer would suffice. Picking jobs and knowing your goals (eg. full time or part time work) would be essencial to success.

Bulk Delivery

Many people do not have trucks; however, often still need to have dirt and rocks delivered to a yard for landscaping. This service could include having a dump truck or dump trailer and could be pursued full or part time. Getting contracts and discounts with local suppliers is a great way to maximize profit.

Patio Installer

Patios take lots of time and effort to build. In addition, if not done properly can warp and heave over time. This idea would provide the service of installing patios for a customer. Having basic equipment and know how would be needed. Doing work for contractors and landscapers would help to secure work into the future and maximize profit. Working quickly and efficiently is also a way to help boost profit. Having a website with past work showcased is a great way to attract customers.

Finishing Carpenter

Many homes that are older have to be redesigned. To do this often new modern baseboards and trim are needed. This idea can be done as a hobby to make a little bit more money or as a full time job. Working on new houses and getting contracts to do many houses at once is a way to help maximize profit.

Carpet Cleaner

Carpets collect dust and get dirty over time. In addition, spills often leave stains in lighter color rugs. A rug cleaning service would clean rugs in this situation. Targeting customers that are about to sell their house, people that just moved into a house, people with pets, or older home residents, each category can help to maximize profit. It can be done as a weekend hobby or a full time business.

Window Cleaning

Many buildings and houses have high windows, making them time consuming and difficult to clean. In addition, many people are scared of heights. This idea offers a service to customers that attempts to solve this problem. This is an idea that could be done full or part time. Basic advertising and a website would help to develop a loyal customer base. Having multiple crews could also help to maximize profit.

Personal Assistant

Many people begin to lose track of files and organization when times are busy. A personal assistant would aid in the organization of a customers life and workplace. In a way it is like a personal secretary; however; things such as grocery shopping, cleaning, babysitting, etc. could be a part of this business idea. It is usually pursued in a full time setting, but part time is also an option. In addition, it is a relatively low cost startup, advertising will make up most of the startup costs.

Personal Chef

Working families are very busy in today's world. People with a cooking competence can pursue finding personal chef jobs, or can advertise as more of a special occasion/event chef. This is also something that could be done in both a full and part time setting. If pursuing occasion/event cooking finding many clients and developing a customer base would be vital to the success of the idea and maximizing profits.

Pet Sitting

When going on holidays or a trip deciding where to put pets is often a dilemma. this would be a low startup idea that any pet lover could pursue. Instead of sending a pet to a kennel, owners could be inclined to use a personal pet sitting service. This idea could be pursued in either a full or part time setting and could maximize profits through basic advertising.

Tour Guide

Becoming a tour guide is something that is in demand in high tourism areas. Many tourists want to see certain areas and learn about certain areas very quickly. Knowing in-depth information about the area, speaking multiple languages, having good communication skills are all assets that will help in the success of this idea.

Diaper Delivery Service

Diapers are something that every baby will need in the first part of their lives. For parents, getting diapers is something that is time consuming and hard to find time to do. Offering a diaper delivery service solves this problem. It is a relatively low cost startup idea and is one that can be done full or part time, depending on the amount of customers taken. Basic advertising could be used to attract customers and develop a customer base.

Education Tutor

For the basic entrepreneur trying to earn a little extra money, tutoring is an option. Knowing a specific skill or subject will allow you to help others to learn through extra instructional hours spent. Startup for this idea is almost nothing besides possible advertising and fuel costs to get to different places. This idea is also great for extra free time that can be satisfied by making money as well as helping someone else. Some schools will allow your services to be posted in classrooms and distributed by teachers. Often times focusing on one subject will allow a customer base to be reoccurring. Word of mouth advertising from loyal customers will develop the customer base quickly.