At your service: Convenience-craving consumers are always looking for
a way to do things better, faster and cheaper. Often, that means turning to a
specialty-services entrepreneur who knows how to get the job done right. Here,
we provide some inspiration for aspiring service providers-from adventure-tour
leaders to window washers. With 105 ideas to choose from, you have no excuse not
to get started today with your own service business.
Once you've scrolled through our ideas and gotten a taste of what's out
there, read "How to Start a Service Business" to learn how to get
started.
Personal Services Mobile Pet
Grooming Snip, clip and brush your way to success as a mobile pet
groomer. Fido and his owner will both appreciate the convenience of a "doorstep"
doggie-grooming service. With the proper training and experience, a van and some
grooming tools, start barking up the right tree by marketing your business in
your neighborhood and others.
Collectibles Search Collectibles searchers, who carefully
canvas swap meets, thrift stores and garage sales, can collect a bundle locating
objets d'art for clients. Once you've found your niche--be it antique lunch
boxes, dolls or grandfather clocks--advertise your services in hobbyist
publications, at collectibles stores, in specialty forums on the internet, or on
eBay. Soon you'll be taking up a collection of your own.
Diaper Delivery Whoever said cloth diapers couldn't be
convenient--and user-friendly? Velcro diaper "wraps" replace awkward pins, and
pickup and delivery take the dirty work out of diapering. Equipped with a
"clean," propane-fueled delivery truck and some washing machines, you can
provide an environmentally friendly alternative to disposables. Talk about a
change for the better!
Dry-Cleaning Pickup & Delivery
Are you
clothes-minded? Then try on the dry-cleaning pickup-and-delivery business for
size. Provide pickup and drop-off at a place that's convenient for busy
professionals, then follow suit by arranging with a local dry cleaner to do the
actual cleaning.
Mobile Locksmith You hold the keys to success as a mobile
locksmith. For best results, be ready for 24-hour action with a cell phone and
van. With some training and basic equipment, you'll have this business
mastered--lock, stock and barrel.
Graffiti Removal & Abatement
Equipped with some paint
and other preventive treatments, you're set to serve residential as well as
commercial clients with your own graffiti-removal-and-abatement business. City
governments and schools can also benefit from the removal of unsightly "tagging"
in their districts.
Golf-Club Cleaning Take your best shot with a golf-club
cleaning service. Not only will you be offering golfers a clean edge to improve
their game, but you'll be offering a way to protect their investment from the
rusting, pitting and discoloration of dirty clubs.
Self-Defense Instructor You can never feel too safe or
secure. People of all ages and backgrounds can benefit from the self-defense
skills you can teach them. Get your business jump-started by training others in
the disciplines you've learned--Aikido, Karate, or simply basic safety-awareness
skills.
Adventure Tours
Got a taste for adventure? Whether it's
exploring South American caves or touring English teahouses, you're sure to find
a fanatic following . . . so long as you do all the footwork first. Put your
service on the road to success by coordinating transportation, food and lodging.
Your clients only need to worry about one thing: having fun.
Pet Sitting When it comes to creature comforts, most
canines would choose their own backyard over a kennel any day. Thanks to pet
sitters--who take care of pets while their owners are out of town or busy--Fido
can have his kibble at home. This business isn't just for the dogs, however;
gear your services toward all creatures great and small for maximum profits.
Mobile Massage Success is close at hand for mobile
massage providers. Advertise your stress-relieving services at local workout
clubs, spas and physical therapists' offices. Then bring your trained hands--and
a portable massage table--to clients' homes or places of work.
Personal Chef Cook up tasty profits as a personal chef.
Those with culinary competence can likely find a hungry clientele among the
ranks of America's busy working families. Or, market your business to clients
for those special occasions when they prefer to dine in--complete with
restaurant-quality food and service.
Mobile Mechanic As a mobile mechanic, a good knowledge of
automobile repair techniques and a list of referrals help you rev up sales. Put
your business in the fast lane by bringing your service directly to clients'
homes or places of business.
Seamstress/Tailor As a seamstress or tailor, sew your way
to success altering clothing and/or creating new apparel from scratch. Spread
the word about your service at local boutiques and dry cleaners, plug in your
sewing machine, and start stitching.
Court-Paper Serving You can't beat the legal system . . .
as a great resource for business, that is. Private attorneys, who lack the time
to do much footwork themselves, often turn to registered court-paper processors
to serve their summonses. Come judgment day, you'll be courting success.
Porcelain Repair Rub a dub, dub, a porcelain-repair
entrepreneur in the tub: Fixing unsightly chips and cracks in tubs and other
porcelain accessories puts entrepreneurs in business. With a porcelain-repair
kit in hand, sinks and tubs are made like new again.
Cover Letter/Resume Service Not everyone knows how to
look good on paper. With your editing and basic layout skills, a laser printer,
and some high-quality stationery, you're set to start showing clients how to put
their best foot forward in their resumes and cover letters--and how to get in
the door of potential employers' businesses for an interview.
Mystery Shopping Now, you can shop till you drop . . .
and get paid for it! Just put on your shopping shoes and put service personnel
to the test as a "mystery" shopper. Rate local retail stores' employees on
attitude, friendliness, and overall quality of service, then report back to your
store-owner clients, helping them to ensure their service really is number
one.
Tax-Form Preparer One thing is certain: There will always
be a need for tax preparers. Come tax season, businesses and individuals alike
need help preparing numerous tax forms and understanding the latest tax
regulations. Equipped with some specialized computer software, start scheduling
your career as a tax preparer this fiscal year-and get ready for some returns on
your time and investment.
Wedding-Guide Publishing For photographers, bakers,
caterers and florists, wedding bells mean big business. Help them get a piece of
the action by publishing a wedding guide with space for local advertisers.
Include some basic wedding-planning articles, and you'll find June brides aren't
the only ones to benefit from your premarital publication.
Mobile Car-Wash and Detailing Take your business on the
road, and clean up on profits as a mobile car-wash and detailing pro. Let a
little soap and water do wonders . . . along with a few rags, brushes, and elbow
grease; then drive home sales by marketing your services to car dealers, rental
fleet owners, and corporations.
Used-Car Inspection Sometimes, it takes a little more
than a kick of the tires to evaluate a used car. With some basic diagnostic
equipment and mechanical know-how, however, used-car inspectors can help steer
clients away from "lemons." Developing a roster of appreciative customers puts
you on the road to referrals--and success.
Professional Organizer Neatniks need apply: If you're got
a knack for neatness, why not help the organizationally challenged? Messy
closets, home offices and commercial offices alike could benefit from a more
efficient setup. Put some order into others' lives, and arrange yourself some
pretty profits.
Tutoring Thought your proficiency in high school algebra
was all for naught? Think again: As a tutor, you could help others bone up on
their studies. Whether it's reading, writing or arithmetic, help your students
reach the top of their class with a little experienced guidance and support.
Power Washing Oily driveways, mud-caked semi trucks, or
barnacle-ridden boats . . . You name it, and entrepreneurs equipped with
specialized power-washing equipment can probably clean it. For spotless results,
target commercial as well as residential customers.
Windshield Repair To find potential clients for your
windshield-repair business, simply canvas local parking and used-car lots for
cars with cracked, chipped windshields. A basic repair kit enables you to offer
clients what is clearly a better alternative to costly glass replacement.
Private Investigation Blaze your own entrepreneurial
trail while following others' footsteps-literally. As a private investigator,
make your mark in the industry by keeping a keen "eye" on other people's
activities. Clients include attorneys gathering evidence for a case, or
individuals seeking information about a significant other.
Business-Plan Consulting Not only is a business plan
crucial in obtaining bank financing, but it's an invaluable tool for
anticipating--and tackling--a business's inevitable ups and downs. With your
writing skills, spreadsheet know-how, and general business savvy, show clients
how to present their best-laid plans . . . while accomplishing your own.
Packing and Unpacking Service Packing up to move to a new
home or office--not to mention unpacking on the other end--is enough to leave
one feeling upended. Thank goodness for packing and unpacking entrepreneurs who,
with their hassle- and time-saving services, make moving seem like magic.
Business-Travel Management Make the skies even friendlier
for business travelers--and less costly for business owners--as a
business--travel manager. Help book low-price tickets, keep expense records,
manage frequent-flier miles . . . and reap the high-flying rewards.
Carpet Dyeing For a fraction of the cost of replacing
unsightly or stained carpeting, carpet-dyeing professionals provide hotels,
community centers, nursing homes and other businesses an attractive alternative.
So go ahead, lay the options at your clients' feet . . . and start making
wall-to-wall profits.
Hospital-Bill Auditing There's nothing worse than being
laid up in the hospital for a few days . . . except maybe the pile of often
confusing bills that follow. The remedy: hospital-bill auditors, who--thanks to
their billing savvy and attention to detail--make way for their clients' smooth
recovery.
Specialized Staffing Helping clients meet their workforce
needs is a matter of finding a niche and filling it--and keeping up with human
resources trends. Work your way up in the industry by developing a roster of
specially skilled workers, then use your "people skills" to build your
business.
Bookkeeping Though today's software makes keeping your
own books easier, it doesn't make it much less time-consuming. That's why, for
business owners with little time to spare, a bookkeeping service is not only a
time-saver, but an asset.
Computer Repair In today's computer-based society,
computer "downtime" can be both costly and aggravating. As a repair
professional--equipped with some basic diagnostic equipment and technological
savvy--you can get clients' computers back up and humming again.
Referral Service For referral-service entrepreneurs--who
act as a "welcome wagon" to newcomers--getting to know new as well as existing
businesses pays off in more ways than one. Local companies pay to get their
services introduced to newcomers, while these new customers pay for a little
friendly advice.
Video Brochure Make record profits taping corporate video
brochures. Just get your video recorder handy, and zoom in on the action.
Video-editing skills and special-effects techniques help you pull together the
big picture--and reel in the profits.
Executive Search Take your business to a "hire" level: As
an executive-search specialist, help busy clients find the right man--or
woman--for the job. Your job involves placing ads and conducting interviews to
screen potential employees for clients. Put on your best interviewing suit, and
get down to business.
Freight Brokerage One sack of flour for a dozen eggs . .
. Gone are the days of such no-frills, local trade. In their place: a
sophisticated global commerce system requiring a thorough knowledge of land,
sea, air and rail shipping rates and regulations. Knowledgeable freight brokers
are indispensable to this burgeoning scene.
Long-Distance Reselling By buying time in bulk from
wholesalers, long-distance resellers ring up sales by servicing long-distance
consumers--often at significant savings. You make the call: Either purchase the
telecommunications equipment you'll need now, or rent it and simply focus on the
marketing of your service.
Computer Consulting Tap into a surging market as a
computer consultant. Whether you're an expert at Linux, putting together
hardware components, or networking, a growing number of computer "newbies" will
surely benefit from your services.
Limousine Service With a limo and some insurance, you
could be the driving force behind a new business venture. Stretch your market by
adding more drivers and cars to your fleet. Then, once you've established a
reliable reputation, start driving home your limousine-service sales.
Language Translation Falling foreign-trade barriers and
improved communication technology translate into success for language
translators and interpreters. An ear for multiple languages puts you at the
forefront of this global movement.
Office-Relocation Service Helping businesses get plugged
in to a new neighborhood comes easy for office-relocation-service entrepreneurs
who, as "locals," know who's who in providing such services as printing,
restaurant delivery and equipment repair.
Office Plant Maintenance Set your roots in a growing
business as an office-plant-maintenance entrepreneur. Regular watering, light
pruning, and fertilizing are all in a day's work. Though a green thumb is
helpful, some clients may also request maintenance of their silk plants. Either
way, your business is sure to grow.
Professional Office Consultant It's one thing to spend a
day at the office, and another altogether to run the office. As a professional
office consultant, you'll oversee such responsibilities as marketing, insurance
and daily operations for professional lawyers, doctors or other
specialists--while leaving the rest to the "pros."
Miniblind Cleaning Put an end to dusty miniblinds in
offices, homes and other buildings with your miniblind-cleaning service. Immerse
blinds in tanks of gentle, yet effective, cleansing solution . . . and give
clients a squeaky-clean new perspective on the world outside their windows.
Office-Support Service Typing, filing, sorting mail,
entering data, and answering phones are just a few tasks an office-support
service can perform to help out harried business owners. Hand out business cards
to every businessperson you know--and get ready to spend a productive day at the
office!
Apartment-Prepping Move in on the housing market with
some basic plumbing, painting, caulking and scrubbing skills. Busy landlords and
leasing offices can both benefit from your handyman skills, while you, in turn,
make some handy profits repairing vacated units for clients' new tenants.
Debt-Collection Service Money makes the world go 'round:
You get paid when your clients get paid by the people who you get to pay them.
Sound complicated? It doesn't have to be: As a debt collector, it pays in more
ways than one to have some persistence in tracking down clients' delinquent
debtors.
Restaurant Delivery Service When "Let's do lunch" means
eating at the office, an ordinary sack lunch doesn't have to suffice. Thanks to
restaurant deliverers, busy professionals can order their meals from local
restaurants. By collecting a delivery charge and tip, operators get a good taste
of entrepreneurial success.
Catering A caterer's place is in the kitchen . . .
cooking up hot profits, that is. So long as your kitchen is commercially
approved--and you've got a knack for stirring up some "dough"--you've got the
makings for savory success. Service weddings, holiday parties, and other festive
gatherings; if you're lucky, clients will have your cake and eat it, too!
Seminar Promotion If there's one thing consumers can
never seem to get enough of, it's information. Give 'em an earful by planning
and promoting informational seminars. You don't need to be an expert yourself;
just schedule the speakers, reserve a location, promote the event, and get ready
to collect the profits at the door.
Window Washing Business has never been clearer for window
washers. Grab your bucket, squeegee, and glass-cleaning solution, and rap at the
dirty windows of local businesses and residences alike. Add repeat customers,
and you'll soon be on a winning streak.
Valet Parking Drive right up to entrepreneurship as the
owner of a valet-parking service. Restaurants, hotels and convention centers can
all use the services of a well-dressed, bonded parking staff. The key is having
your own team of drivers to keep clients' customers--and their cars--on the
move.
Professional Organizer Neatniks need apply: If you've got
a knack for neatness, why not help the organizationally challenged? Messy
closets, home offices and commercial offices alike could benefit from a more
efficient setup. Put some order into others' lives, and arrange yourself some
pretty profits.
Power Washing Oily driveways, mud-caked semi trucks, or
barnacle-ridden boats . . . You name it, and entrepreneurs equipped with
specialized power-washing equipment can probably clean it. For spotless results,
target commercial as well as residential customers.
Marketing and Sales Sales-Lead
Generating Streamline salespeople's efforts by identifying prospects
and generating sales leads. Some footwork, market research, and a phone set you
on the path to compiling a list of potential customers for your clients.
Public-Relations Agency A way with words, enthusiasm and
persistence are all necessary in this competitive business. Networking--by
developing contacts with reporters and other media--is also crucial to helping
your clients go public with press releases and more.
Copywriting and Proofreading Service Wanted: creative
writer with a knack for finding typos and misteaks . . . er, mistakes. Writers
who help ensure clients' advertising copy is both catchy and fault-free may not
win a Pulitzer, but they will have some profits to write home about.
Direct Mail/Coupon Cash in on consumers' coupon-cutting
craze with a direct-mail coupon service. Get started by selling ad space in a
direct-mail coupon package to local businesses. When you mail coupons to local
residents, your clients will benefit from the exposure and you'll benefit from a
first-class business of your own.
Public-Relations Agency A way with words, enthusiasm and
persistence are all necessary in this competitive business. Networking--by
developing contacts with reporters and other media--is also crucial to helping
your clients go public with press releases and more.
Mailing Services Post record profits fulfilling clients'
envelope-stuffing and bulk-mail-processing needs. Advertise in the business
section of your local newspaper, and start looking for your check in the
mail.
Sales Training Don't sell yourself short: With some
self-promotion and marketing know-how, you could have what it takes to build
your own business as a sales trainer. By sharing your sales savvy with other
busy business owners, you not only help boost clients' bottom line, but yours,
too.
Welcoming Service Welcoming-service entrepreneurs--who
greet newcomers to town with a package of coupons, samples from local
businesses, and other community information--not only provide a welcome service
to newcomers, but to local businesses, as well.
Home Services Packing and Unpacking Service Packing up
to move to a new home or office--not to mention unpacking on the other end--is
enough to leave one feeling upended. Thank goodness for packing and unpacking
entrepreneurs who, with their hassle- and time-saving services, make moving seem
like magic.
Handyman Services If it's broke, you can fix it.
Advertise in local newspapers and bulletin boards, then get busy repairing
everything from leaky pipes and stopped-up toilets to jammed cabinet drawers and
broken windows.
Carpet Dyeing For a fraction of the cost of replacing
unsightly or stained carpeting, carpet-dyeing professionals provide hotels,
community centers, nursing homes and other businesses an attractive alternative.
So go ahead, lay the options at your clients' feet . . . and start making
wall-to-wall profits.
Home-Entertainment Installation Just watch a novice
attempt to connect the wires, cables and other components of their new or
relocated stereo and television equipment, and you're likely to view consumer
impatience at its finest. But with your sound electrical and wiring expertise,
you'll have all systems buzzing in no time.
Mortgage/Debt-Reduction Service By explaining alternative
payment structures to clients (which can result in a smaller total payment in a
shorter period of time), mortgage and debt-reduction-service professionals are
helping to relieve America's debt--one citizen at a time.
Pool Services Make a splash in the pool-services business
with little more than some cleaning equipment and a water-test kit. Just load up
your tools in your car and make the rounds in your neighborhood. Then dive right
into business by marketing your service to homeowners' associations, apartment
complexes and individual residences.
Lawn Care When push comes to shove, you've probably got
what it takes to make some "green." Just roll up your sleeves and start mowing,
clipping and fertilizing lawns for office complexes and residential clients
alike.
Home-Inspection Service A keen eye for structural detail
paves the way to success in your home-inspection service. Start by assessing
clients' homes for problems such as structural damage and foundation
abnormalities, then refer customers to contractors who can ensure their homes
are in good repair.
House Painting Brush up on your painting skills, and get
ready to paint the town red--or white, blue or beige, for that matter. Just load
up your truck with brushes, rollers and ladders, and get primed for
business!
Local Moving Service Be a mover and shaker with your own
local moving service. This is no business for the faint of heart, however: Make
sure you're equipped with some upstanding leveraging techniques . . . as well as
brawn.
House-Sitting Is there a sitter in the house? If so,
homeowners can rest assured that, while they're away, their plants and pets will
be tended to. Don't wait for opportunity to come knocking; a reliable set of
references get you in the door.
Home Decorating Home in on the decorating business with
your flair for design. Work with local furniture and accessory stores, paint
shops, and carpet and drapery outlets to coordinate clients' interiors. And
remember: The key to getting in the door of this business is decorating your own
home, first.
Miniblind Cleaning Put an end to dusty miniblinds in
offices, homes and other buildings with your miniblind-cleaning service. Immerse
blinds in tanks of gentle, yet effective, cleansing solution . . . and give
clients a squeaky-clean new perspective on the world outside their windows.
Pet-Food and Supplies Home Delivery Lugging pounds of pet
food and supplies from the store each week or so can be a burden on pet owners,
but it's certainly not too much for pet-delivery entrepreneurs. Once you've
sniffed out some leads, start serving up success by delivering pet supplies
directly to customers' doors.
Custom Closet Systems Calling all closet-organizing
fanatics: It's time to come out and show your stuff! With a few hooks and
shelves, and a lot of creativity (but checking any fear of small spaces at the
door), you've got the makings of a custom closet-systems pro . . . with plenty
of room to grow. New homeowners and long-time closet accumulators alike make up
your potential clientele.
Window Washing Business has never been clearer for window
washers. Grab your bucket, squeegee, and glass-cleaning solution, and rap at the
dirty windows of local businesses and residences alike. Add repeat customers,
and you'll soon be on a winning streak.
Residential Cleaning Not only is residential cleaning a
good way to keep a body busy, but it's also a way to clean up some profits while
you're at it. Start on the ground floor by mopping, sweeping and dusting one
house, and work your way up from there!
Computers and Technology Computer
Repair In today's computer-based society, computer "downtime" can be
both costly and aggravating. As a repair professional-equipped with some basic
diagnostic equipment and technological savvy-you can get clients' computers back
up and humming again.
Computer Consulting Tap into a surging market as a
computer consultant. Whether you're an expert at Windows 95, putting together
hardware components, or networking, a growing number of computer "newbies" will
surely benefit from your services.
Internet Research Practice makes perfect when it comes to
surfing the internet. With some search-engine and self-marketing savvy, put
information at clients' fingertips--and "net" profits at yours.
Web-Site Designer With specialized software, creating
websites comes easy, so long as you have some basic technical and graphic savvy.
Home in on business by helping businesses establish a site; existing clients
will need help keeping their websites up-to-date, as well.
Children's Services Children's Party
Planning Do parents a favor and plan their next children's party.
From hiring Sesame Street character look-alikes to coordinating games,
decorations and food, you're sure to be the life of the party by allowing
parents to relax and have fun, too. Plan birthday, holiday, and
religious-ceremony celebrations . . . and let the festivities begin!
Child Care As a child-care provider, you'll need a state
license, plenty of baby-sitting experience, and a lot of patience and TLC.
Whether you "sit" at your place or theirs, you'll find busy parents aren't your
only clients; many office complexes, gyms and other businesses need quality
child care, too.
Child-Identification Program Safety first: When it comes
to keeping tabs on children, there's no excuse for kidding around. By offering
parents a complete child-identification program, including information files,
fingerprinting, identification tags and photos, you not only set parents' minds
more at ease, but provide a safety net for our next generation.
Children's Fitness If there's one thing that never seems
to run out, it's a kid's supply of energy. Tap into that vast resource with a
children's fitness program. Put your knowledge of children's education and
physical fitness to the test by renting a location, then coordinate activities
such as tumbling, dance, gymnastics and karate. And hop to it!
Children's Transportation Service For working and
nonworking parents alike, transporting junior to and from school (as well as to
after-school activities) can become, well, taxi-ing. By providing a reliable
children's transportation service, you give busy parents a break-and keep their
busy kids on schedule.
Baby-Proofing Stairs, cabinets, electrical cords and
outlets-they're all potential baby hazards. New parents, grandparents, and even
baby sitters could all benefit from a more kid-friendly house. So grab your
tools and be prepared to get down on your hands and knees (it helps to view
things from a baby's perspective).
Computer Training for Kids Reading, writing, arithmetic .
. . and computers. Though it seems like kids today are born speaking
computerese, they've got to start learning somewhere. Teaching them the basics
early on is sure to put kids at the head of their class . . . and you at the
head of your own business.
Nanny Placement For busy parents, finding a good nanny
isn't child's play. Nanny-placement agents-who screen applicants, check
references, match personalities, and set schedules-provide clients an invaluable
service by saving them considerable time and worry.
New Mother/Infant Home Care Make new babies' homecomings
from the hospital less tiresome for parents by providing the in-home care and
support they need. Preparing meals, diapering the baby, and providing light
housekeeping are all a great relief to proud-but occasionally exhausted-new
parents.
Tutoring Thought your proficiency in high school algebra
was all for naught? Think again: As a tutor, you could help others bone up on
their studies. Whether it's reading, writing or arithmetic, help your students
reach the top of their class with a little experienced guidance and support.
Event Services Photography With your eye for photo
opportunities-at weddings, parties, special events and more-you could be zooming
in on profits as a freelance photographer. Be prepared to work weekends and
evenings (when many clients will need your services) and to hire an assistant to
help you juggle your photo paraphernalia.
Errand Runner/Personal Shopper Calling all shopaholics:
Here's one business where you can truly shop till you drop . . . without
spending a penny of your own! Personal shoppers-who may also perform other
errands, such as picking up prescriptions or buying groceries-can never complain
about a lack of things to do.
Family-History Video Money can grow on trees . . . family
trees, that is. Family-history videographers are hitting home by filming
personalized accounts of weddings, births and other memorable occasions. Should
a customer's other family members give the film a thumbs up, you may be looking
at future generations of customers.
Mobile Disc Jockey As a mobile disc jockey, weddings,
parties and other events are all music to your ears. Start jammin' with a
collection of compact discs, a CD player, and a speaker system, then pass on the
word about your services to wedding and event planners.
Wedding-Planning Service Getting married isn't always as
simple as saying, "I do." There's a caterer to be contracted, a location to be
rented, and flowers to be ordered. So when it comes to making matrimony a more
harmonious event for the new couple and their families, wedding planners take
the cake.
Event Planning If your life has been, well, uneventful
until now, we have a solution: Be an event planner! Whether it's a party,
wedding or convention, you're sure to be at the center of all the action when
you coordinate everything from room rentals and speakers to decorations and
food.
Limousine Service With a limo and some insurance, you
could be the driving force behind a new business venture. Stretch your market by
adding more drivers and cars to your fleet. Then, once you've established a
reliable reputation, start-driving home your limousine-service sales.
Photo Birth Announcements For birth-announcement
producers, business is booming as fast as the population! Some basic
desktop-publishing software, scanning equipment, and the names of new parents
put you in the starting blocks; from there, create fanciful photo-cards,
including those all-important details: name, birth date, time and weight.
Videotaping Service You may not win a
producer-of-the-year award, but you'll win the appreciation of your clients when
you capture their weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthdays and more on videotape. Keep
the film rolling at special events, then edit a final version for clients' own
special screenings.
Reunion Organizing Reunite 'em 'cause it pays so good:
Whether it's one big happy family or one big high school class, reunions can be
a joyful-and lucrative-occasion for reunion organizers. Schedule the
accommodations, coordinate the catering and entertainment, send out the
invitations, then sit back and let it all "come together."
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