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Artist Agent Represent artists to secure them work and gallery space.	Category: Arts & Crafts Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Association Manager Handle the management tasks that association members don't have time to tackle.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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.	Category: Autos/Transportation Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Business Consultant Help others grow their businesses as a business consultant.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Business Plan Consultant Use your entrepreneurial experience to help aspiring business owners through the planning process.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Business Plan Service Lend your expertise to some of the 700,000 new businesses started in the U.S. every year with a business plan service.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Business Presentations Many people hate putting together business presentations. So do it for them.	Category: Business Services 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Business Support Services Aid fellow entrepreneurs with a business that'll provide them the help they need.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Career and Personal Coach Help bring out the best in people as a career and personal coach.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Childproofing Service Help parents feel good about letting their children loose in their homes.	Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Commercial Leasing Agent Start a business by educating yourself about real estate leasing laws. The profits will make you feel right at home.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Computer Repair Technician Are you a computer geek? The world of CPUs can use your savvy tech know-how.	Category: Computers Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Construction Estimating Service Got an eye for assessing fix-it jobs? Help clients estimate the costs.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Construction Project Management If you've got an eye for the really big picture, this may be the business for you.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Contract Negotations Service Contract negotiations can be a dreaded aspect of business, but you can make the process less painful for clients with your negotiating skills.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Corporate Retreats With thousands of retreat sites being unused by corporations, renting out these destinations may amount to your dream job.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Corporate Videos Move over YouTube. Shooting corporate videos for promotions and training is the next big video venture.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Correspondence and Training Manuals If you have time, patience and an interest in repeat clients, start a business producing correspondence and training manuals for businesses, schools and other organizations.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Customer Service Training Have a knack for impeccable service? Teach companies' employees to deliver.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Demographic Data Broker Provide businesses with the demographic data they need to better target their clients.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

E-Commerce Consultant Use your web smarts to help others grow their online businesses.	Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

eBay Consultant Teach others to sell on eBay as an eBay consultant.	Category: Online Businesses Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Employee Trainer Help whip a business into shape by becoming an employee trainer.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Employment and Career Publications Start an employment and career publication and work from home, or expand your business into a national franchise.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Energy Management Consultant Got tips on saving energy? Teach others how to be frugal with facilities as an energy management consultant.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Executive Organizer Head straight to the top to get the boss organized and see the effect trickle down.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Executive Recruiter Match execs with the companies who want them most.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Expense Reduction Consultant If you have an eye for efficiency and cost-cutting, you could help businesses improve their bottom line.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Expert Witness Service Compile a group of experts in their fields to serve as expert witnesses in legal cases.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Filing Systems Keep businesses organized with helpful filing systems.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Firearms Training If you have past military experience or just have a passion for firearms, teach others how to use theirs.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

For-Sale-by-Owner Specialist Help those who want to sell their own real estate.	Category: Real Estate Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Franchise Specialist Help business owners start franchising their concepts and help smaller franchisors grow their organizations as a franchise specialist.	Category: Financial Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Fundraising Consultant Use your sales and financial experience to be a fundraising consultant.	Category: Financial Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Handyman Service If you're good at fixing things, there's always a need for a good handyman or handywoman.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Headhunter Service Help find ideal candidates for companies as a headhunter.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Improvement Trade Shows If you love chatting about home repairs and improvements read on.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Office Planner Think you have the key to office space success? Help entrepreneurs design their home bases.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Home Office Resource Guide Working from home can be isolating. Help home workers thrive with a specialized guide.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

House Safety Service Help parents keep their kids safe while at home by serving as a safety consultant.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Independent Sales Consultant Years of sales experience could make you a great sales consultant.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Internet Marketing Consultant Are you an online marketing whiz? Help others plan their campaigns.	Category: Advertising Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Inventory Service Recording inventory for a business can save them days of valuable time.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Licensing Specialist If you know your product branding and licensing laws, this business has your name all over it.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Management Trainer Help other entrepreneurs train top-notch management.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Marketing Consultant Use your marketing expertise to help others grow their businesses.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Mediator Help opposing sides find common ground.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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.	Category: Children's Businesses Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Office Protocol Consultant Advise clients on a range of issues, from conflict resolution to sexual harassment procedures.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Factory Direct Don't like middlemen? Eliminate them with a factory direct business.	Category: Import/Export Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Home Repair Advice Help homeowners help themselves when it comes to projects around the house.	Category: Home Products/Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Online Venture Capital Forum Help investment-seekers from far and wide with an online VC resource.	Category: Financial Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Paralegal If you can decipher legal jargon, consider becoming a paralegal.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Paving Consultant The right step for your future may be to start a paving consultant business.	Category: Maintenance Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Personal Assistant Busy executives and business owners can use your help with everything from answering phones to purchasing gifts.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Private Investigator Get paid to use your nosy nature as a private investigator.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Prospecting Agent Feel out sales leads for your clients.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $50,000 - $100,000 Franchises Available? No

Protocol Consultant Stickler for rules? Know business backwards and forwards? Become a protocol consultant.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Prototype Design Engineering, vision, artistic talent, this is what prototype design is all about.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Resume Service Help people polish up their professional background with a resume service.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Retired Presidents Service Collect and connect retired professionals to start your own consulting firm.	Category: Business Services 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Seminar Speaker Find your passion, expertise and your voice in a career as a seminar speaker.	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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Small Business Coach Inspire success in other entrepreneurs as a small business coach.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Small Business Guides Create small business guides and take advantage of the growing influence of small businesses in the U.S. and Canada.	Category: Media/Publishing Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Special Event Security Be the middle person between a manufacturer and the retailer. With any product or service included, this is a business that will never grow old.	Category: Security Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Sport Coach Training More parents want their kids to succeed. And to do that they're willing to spend the extra bucks to hire a specialized coach.	Category: Sports Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Stock Day Trader Consider investing in this business if buying and selling is your specialty.	Category: Financial Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Survey Service Gather the data businesses need to succeed.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Temporary Help Agency Connect qualified workers with businesses in need of temporary help.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 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.	Category: Education/Instruction Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Time Management Classes Technology has made it easier than ever to do more things at once. Unfortunately, the amount of time in a day has stayed the same. This is where you come in to help.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Travel Agent With a business like this, you're sure to be going places.	Category: Travel Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

Virtual Human Resources Consultant Help companies too small to have and HR department on hand as a virtual HR consultant.	Category: Business Services Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000 Franchises Available? No

Wedding Consultant Help make sure a couple's special day goes off without a hitch as a wedding consultant.	Category: Entertainment & Events Startup Costs: Under $2,000 Franchises Available? No

Wholesaler Be the middle person between a manufacturer and the retailer. With any product or service included, this is a business that will always be needed.	Category: Retail Businesses Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000 Franchises Available? No

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