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Sam Jenkins asked:




Going green can net you some green: for the aspiring or seasoned businessperson, what’s good for the environment may also be good for your wallet.
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Natural ingredients, no trans-fats, locally grown, organic: these phrases plastered on?today’s food packages represent a response to growing consumer concern about what goes into what we eat. Forget that favorite packaged snack cake-even carrot sticks may contain chemical residue from pesticides.
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The smart businessperson knows that today’s consumers are more than willing to shell out additional cash for the peace of mind and body that comes from buying organic.
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From manufacturing food products and ingredients certified organic (grown without use of pesticides or other chemicals), to setting up a natural foods store or vendor company, the opportunities for going organic go beyond a mom-and-pop fruit stand.
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If we are what we eat, we’re also what we wash with, so don’t underestimate the demand for natural and organic personal care products.
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Shampoos, toothpastes, soaps and deodorants made with natural ingredients and without unnecessary chemicals are no longer health-food-store specialty items: get going with a product line, and it could get on the shelves of big box stores around the country.
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How are green consumers getting to the big box store to grab these items? In a hybrid car, or another green-friendly ride that runs off alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.
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Right now, the demand for green cars exceeds their availability-tax incentives for owning a hybrid or AFV (Alternative Fuel Vehicle) are adding to their appeal. Hop on the supply train for green cars by selling or distributing this environmentally-sound trend (hint: moderately-priced green rental services can be a hit in cities that house a normally car-less crowd).
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If your start-up funds are less than savory, consider manufacturing or marketing reusable shopping bags. Talk to local grocery stores, drugstores, even clothing boutiques, and get in on a deal that promotes the store’s logo and benefits the earth by cutting down on plastic waste and paper resources.
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The go-green trend has touched consumers of a variety of ages and socioeconomic brackets. Teens love earth-friendly logo tees and bags, new parents are running (or driving hybrid cars) to the store for organic baby food and natural shampoo, and the adult with financial knowledge and significant investment capital or investor connections can serve the needs of all green consumers by becoming a green financier.
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As specialized lender, the green finance business gets money to others wishing to get in the business of green. Branding your lending as environmentally-friendly will get you standing out from the start.
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Before you get your feet wet, make sure you’ve got a solid business plan. Consider joining SCORE, where you can get small business advice from seasoned counselors and mentors.
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Identify the need in your community, and figure out where you can grow the green. From small-scale items such as reusable shopping bags to the larger network of green financing, there’s money to be made in addressing today’s environmentally-conscious consumers.

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Donny Lowy asked:




Flea markets are great retail marketplaces. Flea market vendors are in a marketplace where the customers have a made a predetermined decision to buy.

Unlike people in malls and people walking in the streets, flea market customers are more than just browsers. They are serious customers who have a trip to the flea market to buy products.

But just because flea market shoppers want to buy, does not mean that they will buy from you.

To make sure that they do buy from you, I have compiled some great flea market insider business ideas. Use these strategies and your flea market sales will go through the roof.

Flea Market Business Idea #1

Make your booth stand out. Flea market shoppers are surrounded by hundreds of flea market vendors. They start developing tunnel vision as they walk through the isles. You need to make your booth stand out so that shoppers will focus on your booth. One way is to use bright table cloths and a bright tent. Yellow and white are great colors since the sun will reflect on them and catch the attention of people.

Flea Market Business Idea #2

Flea market vendors need variety. Even if you have the world’s lowest price on socks, your customers can only buy so many socks from you. If you want to increase your flea market sales you need to diversify your products. There is definitely a correlation between flea market sales and product variety.

Flea Market Business Idea #3

Professionalism is key. Just because you are selling at a flea market doesn’t meant that you can drop your professionalism. Flea market shoppers want to be treated right. They will give their business to the most organized and polite flea market vendors. After all, who doesn’t want to be treated well.

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Nazir Daud asked:




A couple of friends of mine needed to generate a little extra income on top of their wages. They were both into keep fit and enjoyed working out. They decided to supplement their income by becoming part time fitness instructors.

They had to do a course which lasted less then six months and taught them the basics of keep fit. They both enjoyed doing the course and made some great friends along the way.

The money is good and they keep fit at the same time! One teaches spinning on the stationary bikes whilst the other does aerobics classes. They both benefit from free membership in the gym they teach in…

If you are good with your hands and into D.I.Y. then why not become a part time handy man? Busy people now a days just never get round to fixing that faulty cupboard… and the money that they are willing to pay for odd jobs is not that bad either for a couple of hours work.

Start up costs are very low as long as you have the full range of basic tools. Most people who start out working part time find that this can easily turn into a full time occupation!

Do you enjoy gardening? This is a great little earner if you do not mind getting your hands dirty… especially enjoyable if you find someone rich with a beautiful garden! The only problem with this business is that work dies away in the winter months.

A mobile car wash can be a nice earner and if you buy all the equipment it can be very easy to clean a large number of cars in a short time. Pick one or two street and whiz around a couple of times a week.

You will need to buy a van with some specialist tools and carry your own water on board. Starts up costs are higher than other part time businesses and therefore this business demands a lot more careful planning.

A photography business can be run from home and it is easy to make a decent income. Digital cameras are so good now that you do not even need a dark room to process your pictures. Start of with the usual weddings and birthday parties. Take pictures of all the landmarks in your city.

More websites are being created every day and all of them need some images. Speak to web designers and take pictures to their specifications. Online networks are expanding rapidly and people need portrait pictures. Demand for head and shoulders shots is massive.

The great thing about the photography business is that you can take pictures all the time. You do not have to be in work mode to snap away! It is easy to build a huge collection of images and showcase your work on a website. Start up costs are now very low and this business can become extremely lucrative once you have built up a collection of images.

Do you have any ideas for a part time business that can help to provide additional cash flow for people struggling to pay the bills?

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Aazdak Alisimo asked:




If you know that you want to hold a business event but just aren’t sure where to start on the whole thing, here are some event ideas that might lead you in the right direction.

Event ideas can be as diverse as the companies and businesses that hold the events themselves. The first thing to think about when choosing what sort of company event to hold is what your reason for having the event is. Depending on the type of information you want to get out – a new business venture, a new product, a promotion – you can decide what sort of event will get your information out in the best way possible.

One of the best company event ideas out there is to hire a company event planner. While planning an event yourself might seem easy at first, the logistics of making sure everything will go off without a hitch can often be more than just one person can handle. A company event planner can make sure that you get the right location, food, entertainment and more for your event without having to go and shop around for all of these things by yourself. They can often give you great ideas of what will work for your event and what will not, and whether or not an idea that you have is feasible.

Other ideas can come from looking at previous company events. Take a look at the other events held by competing companies or businesses, and see how well they worked. Take the good ideas from these events, and avoid anything that seemed to be too complicated or unfriendly for the audience. Remember that you don’t want to exactly copy any other company’s event, but you can definitely take ideas from events that are already passed. Also look back at your company and their own events, and make sure you don’t repeat what has already been done.

Finally, company event ideas can be had in many places that are great resources for all event planners – such as books, magazines and the Internet. Look around, there are ideas everywhere. Themes can evolve around the core message of your event, or they can be totally separate and wacky. You can choose to stick to ideas that are tried and true, such as sit down dinners and classic parties, or you can start your own event traditions with picnics and concerts. Many planners get their inspiration from tons of different sources.

Business event ideas are all around – and there are many good themes and ideas to choose from. Picking one for your next event should be a piece of cake, if you take the time to carefully think about the event.

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Nazir Daud asked:




In reality, no cares two hoots about your new business idea until you actually succeed at making some money from it.

Good new ideas do not usually make money for a new entrepreneur. It takes far too much money to launch a new idea, build a market for it and persuade customers to buy. If you do end up having an idea that works it is far easier for “big business” to take you over, once you have proven it, than to try and steal your idea.

Many people think that people like Richard Branson made their fortunes with a “big idea” but this could not be far from the truth. Richard made his money by being better at marketing, execution and delivery than existing established businesses.

If you are still worried about protecting your new idea then you could do so by getting potential investors to sign a non disclosure agreement. You could trademark your logos and designs. And if it is a new invention then perhaps apply for a patent.

In reality the money you spend protecting your idea would be far better spent on marketing and execution.

Investors & bankers meet people everyday that have the next big idea. They are more concerned about the status of the person seeking money and whether they believe that this person has the work ethics and ability to repay the loan. They are not interested in stealing your ideas.

If a young entrepreneur came to me for advice with their latest new idea, chances are I would tell them to bin it! “Find an existing business idea that is already making serious money and see if it is possible to execute it better” would be my advice.

Successful Business is 1% inspiration (new idea) and 99% perspiration (true grit). Having a great idea is only a small part of creating a health business.

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Abel Cheng asked:




Every money making opportunity that you see boils down to one common thing: idea. As you know the best ideas pay. The most creative ideas pay.

The best thing about ideas is it’s free and everybody has the capability to think of ideas.

In order to be creative and innovative about ideas, you have to have knowledge. Knowledge is important. You need to know thousands of things to be creative.

Below are steps that you can take to come up with profitable innovative ideas:

1) Read and study as many things as possible about your industry or product. You need to investigate specific information of what you are going to sell. For example, if you want to be involved in real estate, you study everything about the subject matter in details. If you want to start a business, you have to know what’s going on in your industry, what sells and at what price, etc.

2) Improve general knowledge. Don’t limit yourself to only learn about things in your own industry. Learn as many topics as possible from other industries. It can be any topic. This enables you to think out of your own industry.

3) Mix and match ideas from cross industry. Once you investigate and research enough, your mind is the
storehouse of all the ideas you have studied. And this is the main source to your creative ideas. All the knowledge you have learned so far is the raw materials to produce new ideas.

4) Thinking of raw idea. After you have done your study, think hard about the solutions you want to your problem. Then stop and relax. Get a cup of coffee or go for a movie. Do something relaxing and let your subconscious mind work for you. The idea or solution will come to you at a much unexpected moment. For me, ideas always come to me before I sleep. My mind will be bombarded with ideas that I can’t stop.

5) Refine your raw idea until it’s up to your satisfaction. You can always do your own research on the raw idea by asking questions to target market to test the feasibility of the idea and how to improve the idea further.

Basically new idea is a combination of old ideas. You need to have enough old ideas to come up with new ideas. That’s why constant reading and observation are important.

Sometimes when someone has launched a new product, you would say, “Hey! I thought about that before. That’s my idea.” You might have had thought about the idea but you didn’t capitalize on it. Someone has done it before you.

It’s always good that you have an ideas book. Whenever you think of a good idea, write it down. You can always work on it or improve it later. Bring along the ideas book wherever you go. It doesn’t need to be fancy. It can be a normal pocket-sized spiral notebook.

With the method outlined above, I hope that you will be the next person who makes fortunes with unprecedented ideas that people can never think of.

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Lee Lister asked:




So you want to start your own business – you are a new entrepreneur so to speak. Maybe you have just become unemployed and are trying to start a business from scratch or you’ve just got the yen to start a new business. In these recessionary times starting capital is going to be tight. So how do you start a new business without spending too much of your hard earned money?

Well first of all you need to realise that what you don’t spend in money you are going to have to spend in time and what is cheerily called “sweat equity”. Secondly a business that is started with little capital is not one that usually grows very quickly – so you initial income or profit (if any) will be low. So with these thoughts in mind what are the low cost business models open to you?

Web Based: The most obvious one is setting up an internet based business. Traffic and buying customers are hard to attract now that the internet is so crowded so you should always look for a really good niche, a great descriptive domain name and an easy to use, well SEO’d web site. Internet millionaires are very rare, internet marketers selling poorly written “get rich” schemes are not – so be careful out there. Treat your web based business like a business that will take time and care to expand and you should be ok. Your costs will be for web design, hosting and domain and marketing which can be from low to expensive!

Party Planning Sales: One of the quickest ways to get your products out into the market is to sell them via parties – just like Avon, Tupperware and Anne Summers. The use of commission only sales staff coupled with demand only fulfilment and no need to have a retail store will ensure that your start up costs are at a very low level. Your only cost will be for your demo kits and presents for your hosts. Advertising can be via notice boards and classified ads. It is important that you ensure that you keep your kit levels and stock under control as you expand.

Market Stalls and Karts: Both are cheap to rent or lease and if you choose your positioning well they are an ideal way to test out your retail business. Your stock will by necessity be low and you can hire minimum wage staff if you need assistance. The hours can be long and heavy on your feet, but you are ideally placed to get customer feedback on your products! Marketing can be kept to a minimum, although you should budget for samples.

Public Speaking and Seminars: If your new business is going to be more service based then holding free or low cost seminars is an ideal way to introduce people to your company and get some cheap advertising. Be wary of giving it all away though – give them a taster only and then leave brochures out with your available services. Giving talks on an interesting subject is always popular with clubs, hotels, restaurants etc. and is a great way to position yourself as an expert. Your costs here will mostly be transport and marketing costs. Although you will be giving some of your services away. Ensure that those that come to your talks or seminars are interested in your services and potential customers.

Internet Selling: On sites such as eBay and Craigs List is an ideal low cost way of testing the marketing and selling without the need for a retail area or large stock. Of course your goods must be easily and cheaply transportable to make it profitable. Some people make money by buying at auctions, garage sales, boot sales and markets and then reselling on the internet. Your costs will be listing fees, payment processing and mailing costs.

Home Services: There are numerous home services you can offer, that have very low start up costs, mostly being initial kit, marketing and advertising. These services can be such things as gardening, lawn cutting, cleaning, carpet cleaning, courier, dog walking, ironing etc.

Which ever business you plan to start – make sure that there is a demand for it in your area and good luck.

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Perry Webbing asked:




Starting a small business can be exciting and scary. Knowing there is an equal chance of great success and great failure may seem daunting at first, the reality is you can be successful if you find the right business idea that works for you.

What drives your need to start your own small business should also be taken into account. If you are starting your own business to enjoy some of the flexibility it allows, that should be taken into account when you decide which business idea and plan will work the best for you. If you want to start a small business will little initial investment that should be taken into account as well.

There are several business ideas which allow you to start with little initial investment. The best of these ideas are to use the skills and knowledge you already possess to start a business. This can include individual sales consultant, consulting for businesses and individuals, house-sitting, pet sitting, landscaping, selling in online auction forums, personal organization, running errands, and tutoring.

These are all businesses which can be started by simply marketing through passing out business cards, posting ads in classifieds, or by posting flyers in your service area. Without having the need for a large staff and an actual in person location, you can start the business with little investment and maintain a small monthly budget. This will allow you to put your skills and knowledge to use while starting your own small business. Whichever business opportunity you decide will be best for you, remember even with little start up money, you can take a great idea and make it successful.

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Koz Huseyin asked:




Interested in millions? In this article, you will discover the best home business ideas that have made millions. Imagine tens of thousands of dollars flowing into your bank account. These best home business ideas have literally done that. So, read on and learn!

Often when we think about businesses making millions of dollars in sales, we think that they must own multistory head quarters and have thousands of staff. The truth is that many businesses that have become big started as a home business idea.

The best home business ideas weren’t just thought up at home. Some of the best home business ideas also came from students in their dormitories. In the UK for example, a man went to work on an online game – RuneScape. Few years later, he was worth over 100 million pounds!

Look at eBay, and you will see the same thing. eBay is a small project that turned into a business spanning the world. The famous online auction now has countless 1000’s of people who depend on eBay to make a living.

The online auction has made millionaires out of the people who sell there. And there are many examples where people have made millions through eBay.

Another example is a 20 something that decided to put up a free e-Book, and went on to make his millions. There are many examples like these, and it is something which is inspiring.

Though these examples rest mainly on online business, they still are something to think about. Online is something to consider, because the best home business ideas are harder to implement offline.

There are many examples of the best home business ideas that have made millions offline. They all show one thing, and that is an idea made original.

Many people believe that you need a totally original and pioneering idea. The truth is that that is the way to failure. The road to success as has been shown is down to taking an idea, and transforming it in an original way.

For example eBay is not original. Auctions have been going on for years. But, taking an auction and putting it online had an original twist that has made the founders very rich indeed.

Amazon is possibly the best example for the best home business ideas. The idea being formulated when the founder was driving on a long road trip! As the dot com bust happened, Amazon was still going strong. The business may seem pioneering, and I guess in a way it is, but it still followed a good principle – a bookshop that was original in that it was put online.

The best home business ideas ultimately are those that have a supply and demand. All the successful and best home business ideas have made millions because they found a need and met it.

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Perry Webbing asked:




Starting a business, large or small, online or offline is a risky venture. You need to ensure that your business plan is bullet proof and will make money no matter what. After all, most likely you’ve invested more than just time and effort on your business. Most likely you’ve also invested a lot of money.

However, there are two ways to start a small business without incurring the large start-up capital costs. So, no matter where you want to work- in the real world, or online, there is a perfect small business idea for you.

1. In the Real World: A fun, fast and nearly free business venture in the real world is a delivery service. If you have a car and you have the time, then a delivery service might be the perfect business move for you.

Offer to pick up food, laundry, alcohol, people, etc from various places in your community. Charge a delivery service fee of course. You can also most likely get a discount from the vendors if you advertise their place of business on your delivery vehicle.

This is a great small business venture that has limitless possibilities. All you need to pay for is advertisements for your company and fuel and you’re in business!

2. In Cyber Space: A Membership Site is your best bet online. Membership sites are sites where members pay month by month. Similar to a magazine subscription, the best thing about a membership site is that you are the boss, the editor-in-chief.

Membership sites are easy to maintain and fun to run. Furthermore, you can get a site live with hardly any start-up fee. Simply invest in a membership site guide and you’re ready to go!

Create a video blog…instantly.