Household and Attic Cleaning

Over time junk and other items accumulate in garages, basements and attics. Finding time to clean and organize all the accumulated items is sometimes hard to find. This is where this low to medium cost idea comes in. Low cost would be an organizing service that moves and organizes items for a customer. The medium startup would include having purchased a dump trailer and truck to haul the extra garbage away after the moving and organizing is complete. This service can be done full or part time and is great for any entrepreneur looking to get some exercise while they work.

Limousine Service

For graduations, weddings or a good night out on the town, limousine service is always needed. This medium cost startup idea can provide full or part time revenue throughout the whole year. This idea is based on customer finding you, so initial advertising and a website can help maximize revenues quickly. Presentation of the limo can also be a factor, finding a presentable new or used limo may be the make or break for customers wanting to use your service.

Cedar Restoration

Cedar is something that should be replaced every 10-25 years depending on the climate you live in. Everyone that has cedar shakes on their roof may be thinking its getting time to replace them. This is where this innovative business idea that is a low to medium startup can come in. All it takes is washing the cede to be restored and then applying a spray on or pain on protector, adding years onto the life of the cedar. It will be of low cost to the customer in comparison to replacing everything, all while providing high margins to the entrepreneur. Initial advertising and word of mouth will help to maximize profits and develop a customer base. Possible expansion could include replacing the cedar shakes, fences and decks as well. As long as your not afraid of heights, this may be an idea to look into.

Tree Trimming

Trimming trees is often a very scary job for home owners. How do you cut it? Which trees can you trim? The list goes on and on. Being a Tree trimmer is a low cost startup idea that can be done full or part time. Being diligent on knowing all the information about trees and being an expert is important in getting certain jobs. Expanding this business idea may include also taking down trees and shrubs that are old or need removal. Maximizing revenue may need some advertising, especially in the startup period.

Green Roofing Business

With the desire of many people to make the world greener and more energy efficient the green technologies industry is showing steady growth. Green roofs are having plants and grass growing on the roofs of housing and apartment buildings. This not only helps in the fight against climate change to some degree but also adds insulation vale to the homes and apartments. Expansion of this business can include having roof-top vegetable and flower gardens. This is a medium to high startup idea that would need to have advertising and public knowledge sessions (eg. trade shows) to help maximize profits. This is also something that can be done both as full or part time work.

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti is something that is not going to go away and that doesn't look good in a community. Graffiti removal is a low cost and and can be pursued in either a part time or full time setting. Businesses and homeowners who have been targeted will contact you to get the graffiti removed. New ecofriendly products will help put your business ahead of the rest.

Pet Grooming

Pet grooming is something that almost every pet owner must get done to their pet/pets a couple times a year. The hardest part is finding the time to get it done. Being a mobile pet groomer allows the customers to need less time to get the grooming done, as you go to them. This can be done both full and part time an is classified as a low cost startup idea. Expansion of this idea could include per sitting for people while they are away. Word of mouth and basic advertising may help the most in maximizing revenue with this idea.

Lawn and Yard Maintenance

Lawn and yard maintenance is another idea that is not necessarily original but is worth a look. It can be done full or part time and will include taking care of personal and commercial yards on a scheduled timeline. Finding a customer base to service is the key to this low to medium cost startup idea. Bleaching of lawn mower blades between jobs and offering edge trimming and fertilizing free of charge are ideas that can set your business apart from the rest. Mild advertising followed by word of mouth will help develop a customer base quickly. Expanding this idea could include tree trimming and snow clearing in the winter.

Playhouse Making

Most children would love to have a playhouse in the backyard. Building playhouses can be pursued full or part time and is a low to medium startup idea, all that is needed is to have the appropriate knowhow and tools. A Playhouse are often small and easy to move around. Basic advertising will help to get the word out and maximize profits. Possible expansion of this business idea is to offer a delivery and placement service, specialized trailer and moving equipment would be needed; however, this would allow more people to access your product.

Grocery Delivery Service

Some people have a tough time getting to the store to buy groceries, time is precious. So in a full or part time setting it is possible to provide a shopping service to those who need it. Some advertising targeting groups of people that may need this service will help to maximize profits. In addition, a delivery schedule that is close together will help to keep the variable costs of down. Possible expansion of this idea could include a cleaning service and house sitting service for various customers. Like yard maintenance finding an initial customer base is vital.

Wallpaper Hanging

Unlike painting or plastering walls, putting up wall paper is a specialized trade that can bring is full or part time revenues. Many families put up wall paper in babies bedrooms or in games rooms, the hardest part is to find the time to do it. Advertising would be needed as well as possibly a website to build credibility. Possible expansion of this low cost idea might include taking wall paper down, painting and basic interior design of specialized theme rooms.

Asphalt Fixing

If a big truck turns sharp on a asphalt driveway it can cause cracks and blemishes in a driveway. Resultantly, asphalt Fixing is something that is very common. However, many businesses don't want to deal with the small fixing jobs. This medium startup idea can be done full or part time and can be advertised to develop a customer base. One of the great things about this idea is that it only takes a day or two to complete a fix, so jobs are different every single day. This also makes it great for part time work. A little bit of equipment and know-how and this idea can take off.

In Edmonton, Alberta Whitewater Landscapes is a company that provides this service to their customers as an expansion to Landscaping.

Leather Cleaning and Protection

Leather couches and furniture in a home are a large investment and like any investment its a good idea to protect it. Starting up a leather protection and cleaning business could be done full or part time and is a relatively low cost startup. This is also a business that will not have a ton of competition as would be the case with an idea such as landscaping. Customer knowledge campaigns and advertising would help to develop a customer base for this business idea. Possible expansions of this idea include carpet cleaning, leather repair and non-leather furniture cleaning as well. New eco-friendly products can put this idea ahead of the competition when looking for jobs.

Wedding Planner

Weddings are one of the most memorable moments in a persons life; however, it is not easy to find time and plan a wedding. Planning a wedding can also cause unwanted stress in what is supposed to be an exciting, passionate time. As a result having a professional come in and plan a wedding is sometimes a good option, especially for people who do not know what they are doing. Advertising and word of mouth will allow this business idea to flourish into the future. It is a relatively low startup idea and one of the greatest aspects is that it can be done in both a full or part time setting. Additionally, this business idea provides personal satisfaction of providing people with their dream wedding.

Windshield Repair

Almost everyone that owns a vehicle has gotten a rock chip at some point in time. And any rock chip that is not fixed in time has the possibility of forming a crack in a windshield. This cool business idea can be pursued in either a full or part time setting. Basic knowhow and equipment would be needed in order to start fixing windshields; however, the great part about this idea is that minimal advertising is needed. If part time simply find a location in a busy parking-lot on weekends with signs and a noticeable tent and anyone who needs that new chip they got of the freeway fixed will stop by. Advertising can be used if in a more full time setting to help generate customers and maximize profits. Possible expansions to this idea is to have more then one location running at the same time.

Bottle Pickup Service

Over time bottles to go to the recycling depot build up in households, but no one seems to have the time to take them in. This business idea would offer to pick the bottles up for individuals and pay them for taking them in, all while taking a margin for themselves. Payment to the customer could be based on weight, size of bags, per bottle, or mailed to them once you know how much you got for them. This ideas would need to be advertised in order to get a customer base but could be pursued in either a full or part time setting. Possible expansions of this idea would be to take cardboard and other recycling away too.. for a small price of course.

Christmas Light Installation

Christmas lights are beautiful; however, they are time consuming and dangerous to put up. Especially, for people who are getting older and a few women who do not feel comfortable on a ladder. This idea would be seasonal but would allow for some extra revenue generation. It also has a low startup cost and can be done full or part time. Possible expansion of this idea is to buy and sell the Christmas lights if the customer does not have them or to rent Christmas lights to the customer. Simple advertising would be needed to attract customers and to develop a customer base. After Christmas, customers will also have the option to have you take the lights down, bringing in yet more revenue.

Refinish Flooring

Hardwood floor is something that fades and gets beat up over time; however, not many people have the time or knowledge to replace or refinish it. This business idea would be a low startup idea. It could also be done in either a full or part time setting. Expansion of this idea would include replacing hardwood floor and doing tile as well. To maximize profit, advertising would be needed to get customers, both basic advertising and a website will help in this area. The great thing about this idea is that it does not take a lot of equipment to startup. In the beginning, renting the equipment would also be an option.

Interior Design

Interior design is something that can be done full or part time. Many people do not have an eye or imagination for what will look good in a room, this is where this idea comes in. If you have a knack for colours and design then this may be the idea for you. Interior design is a low cost startup idea, but advertising would be needed in order to develop a customer base. Possible expansion of this idea would include buying and delivery of furniture, installation of curtains and installation of all other things. To stand out from the competition using computer programs to show what a room might look like can help this idea get an edge.

Birthday Party Service

Becoming a birthday party helper is something that can be done part time to generate a little extra cash. Everything from bringing balloons, to packing treat bags, to organizing the party facility can be done through you. This low cost startup will allow customers to hire you for kids parties, reunions, anniversaries, birthdays and even company gatherings. Word of mouth and networking will help advertise this trade, various advertising may also help get jobs initially and develop a customer base. Birthdays come every year, as such developing a customer base is essential to maximizing profits.

Water Feature Construction

Water feature construction is a branch of landscaping that is very specialized and requires lots of information; however, it is a feature that is in high demand. Every yard can be added too by having a soothing sound of water to enjoy with company or at the end of a long day. The misconception is that water features are a lot of work and are hard to maintain. With technologies today this is not the case; skimmers, outflows, products, fish and plants are all needed to produce a low maintenance feature.

The App Waterscapes is a great app that explains basic information in construction and maintenance of water features. This app is updated regularly and can be used for any pond and waterfall admirer.

Window TInt

Window tint is not for everyone, but the people who do want it often do not know where or how to get it. Operating a mobile window tint business is low startup and would cater to te needs of anyone who wants window tint. Window tint can also be applicable to apartment and house windows to prevent heating, it can lower a customers energy costs. This idea can be full or part time, and with a little training it can be up and running in a minimal time frame.

Snow Removal

Snow removal can be used as small scale driveway clearing to larger scale road cleaning, and can be used to supplement various summer trades that do not have work in the winter. It can be done full or part time and at low and high startup cost, depending of equipment needed for desired jobs. One of the best ways to get into this business part time is to add a blade to an existing 4x4 truck. This will allow for cleaning driveways and roads in rural areas for people who have not yet acquired the means to do it themselves or do not want to.

Tile Replacement

Tiles crack and break over time and it is difficult and time consuming to fix them without the right tools. This is an idea that could be pursued full or part time, and is a relatively low cost startup. To maximize profit removal and retiling of areas will bring in the maximum revenue. Advertising would be needed in order to find customers as well as a company website would help add credibility to the service.

Photography

Remembering moments and cherishing past experiences are important to everyone. As a result photographers will always be needed. This low to medium cost startup idea is something that could be done in both a full and part time setting. Going to amateur sporting events and taking pictures during games followed by selling them to the participants is an option. Other options include, weddings, family functions, company events, sporting events, school pictures and personal photos. Advertising and searching for work could be used to help maximize profits.