Start Your Own Hotel Chain

Start a business by recycling those used containers laying around. Refurbishing them and converting them to hotel rooms for suitable accommodation may be the answer.

Getting the used containers should be easy by doing a search in Ebay. A couple of them sells for $1500 each and with some contracted help, you could soon be starting your very own hotel chain. Back that up with some solar panels on the top for power generation and you can literally start your own hotel chain business concept !

Christian Community Credit Card

I mentioned in one of my earlier blog on having a linked Christian Church Business Credit Card , interestingly, I discover a similar organization that issue credit card to Christian missionaries. It's a card that give to missions and serving in a god-honoring way. They offer VISA and Masters Card as well as prepaid, gift card too. Here's more to Christian Community Credit Union.

Simple Business Ideas on Movie Posters

This is an interesting website I come across that allows you to customise your own baby photos. What they do is that they will put your baby photo on a Movie Poster . They are banging on new parents to create movie poster birth announcements. You can include almost anything on your baby's announcement.

It's simply a refreshing, simple business idea and great way to surprise someone. But not too sure how they got around the movie posters copyright issue. Here's their web address if you want to check them out 5Star Baby Posters Have Fun !

Simple Business Idea

I find this really interesting business idea. Whether you are moving across our great land or across the street, Moving Box Rentals offers to solve your moving box needs economically and ecologically. They offer three savings plans to fit any budget, rent, buy, or sell carton boxes. Start collecting those carton boxes now !

Starting an Insect Farm Business

Ok, this is not for the faint-hearted. Setup a insect farm business that raises and sells beneficial insect predators like ladybugs and praying mantises. Imagine if every couple months the pest control man came out and instead of spraying the outside of the house with toxic chemicals instead spread ladybugs? I think people would pay for that. Imagine Aphids, worms ; caterpillars, spider mites, thrips, greenhouse whiteflies, flies, mealy bugs, sweet potato whiteflies, mosquitoes, fire ants, grasshoppers, broadmites, and many more. Free from nature.......! A unique business idea on insect farm.

More Scrap Metal Business Ideas

Here's more on starting a scrap metal business ideas.The scrap metal industry is a lucrative trade as you'll get paid to take it away as well as paid for the metal it has. You can run this newspaper ad to collect more scrap metal : "Old Washing Machines & Dryers Taken Away. For recycling scrap services at only $10 Fee. Call 555-5555 ".

Old washing machines is usually Steel Outer and Inner so might not be worth the High Prices of Copper scrap, but the scrap yard still might pay you for them - call and ask them the current scrap metal prices. Even if they won't pay for them they will Take Them Off Your Hands, so you could still make money charging others for scrap metal removal.

Tungsten carbide scrap has a wide range of useful properties. One of the most important properties of tungsten carbide scrap is its extreme hardness, having a hardness close to that of diamond, but being cheaper and a more heat resistant alternative to diamond. For these reasons, tungsten carbide scrap that is recycled is used in the manufacture of abrasives, cutting tools and bearings. In addition, tungsten carbide scrap is used in the manufacture of scratch-resistant jewelry such as wedding rings and watchbands.

Very soon, you'll find some metal scrap come into your hands in greater volume than others. In this regard it's a good idea to have some Storage Containers at home. A Container for each scrap metal is ideal...So as you come across the odd Brass Faucet it goes in the Brass Container. Same for Stainless Steel Door Handles and Door Furniture going in the Stainless Steel Container. That enables you to have small Stock Piles of certain items to be cash-in when they reach 20kg worth. Other than the above, just get into and learn the rest as you go. You'll discover there is more recycle metal scrap available than you at first realized.
 
If you just cannot get enough of these ideas, my earlier post on Cash from Scrap Metal should inspire you further. Happy scrap metal hunting !

Home Plastic Recycling Made Easy

Another simple home business idea on recycling plastic into crude oil is a sure way to reduce plastic's impact on the environment. A Japanese company, Blest, has invented a machine which can convert several types of plastic back into oil. Costing around $12,000, it has been deployed in over 60 places at farms, fisheries and small factories.

There are other similar machines available in the market but none are as efficient - it is able to convert 1 kilogram of plastics to produce an astonishing 1 litre of oil in about an hour ! The end result is Crude Oil that can fuel things like generators and stove. When refined further, the crude oil can even be pumped into cars, boats, or motorbike.  

Now that's what a sure way to start a business and save the environment as well, don't you think. Want more eco- friendly ideas ? Try More Eco Business Ideas.   

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Ebay Thank You Card Template

I come across one of the most innovative idea - if you are an ebay seller or involve in some kind of ebay business.......Why not include a personal "Ebay Thank You Card" everytime you mailed out items to your winning bidder. Combine this with a Ebay thank you letter template and they will greatly help to promote you as a legitimate and serious ebay seller. I have included a screenshot of this simple idea. Everyone can easily get their personal card from any print-shop. What a great way for ebay business entrepreneur !

If you are sincere in hopes of joining this game, then perhaps the best example of such a site that teaches all these Ebay technique has to be Ebay MarketPlace World Check it out today :)

Business Ideas on Solar Energy Industry

In some parts of the states, they have started a program that allows residential homes to receive up to a $5,000 check per year simply for having a solar system on your home (that generates a certain amount of power). You could offer free installation of solar panels on homes in exchange for these yearly checks. A lot of people would jump at the chance for “absolutely free” solar panels.

Outfitting a home with a solar panel system generally costs $15,000 – $20,000. For commerical buildings, the city writes checks of up to $100,000 per year. Looking out at my aparment complex, putting solar panels on each roof would be discreet and bring in 100 grand per year, plus save the complex tons of money. This was an idea I was pretty involved with for a while. The solar industry is becoming huge in the United States, take advantage of it !

Niche Celebrity Wearable

Earlier in one of my blog entry, I mentioned about the business idea on making money with celebrity wear. I recently stumbled upon another business idea that uses similar concept in providing wedding dresses apparently a replica of the real thing worn by a celebrity. Here's the example again,
http://www.lightinthebox.com/html/celebrity_wedding_dresses.html?utm_source=sf090818-CelebrityWedding

Puppy Dog Technique

Some tips from one of my all time favorite sales guru, Don Alm. I do not endorse or is in anyway an affiliate of his product. But the idea is really simple and do-able. Here's his technique :

A company near where I lived was making "Water Filters". These were small, aluminum can looking things with a spout. It sat on a counter near the sink. When you wanted clear, filtered (charcoal filter) drinking water...you attached the hose to your faucet and ran water thru the unit and you filled a gallon jug with clear, clean, filtered water.

Well...instead of trying to sell these thru retail stores...the mfg set up a Sales Force where each salesperson got 10 units a week...on a Friday afternoon. The sales people (myself included) would then take a Territory...go down one side of a residential street and back the other side...stopping at each house...offering to "leave the unit for a week" and you'd be back next week to either pick up the unit or a check. Well...this was called "The Puppy Dog". (If you give someone a cute, little puppy to take care of for a few days or week...there's NO WAY you were going to get it back)

So...fast forward to this day and apply it to Websites or...Mobile Marketing or Videos. As an example: If you create a website for a Roofer (or Chiropractor or Dentist, etc) and offer that site to 10 Roofers with the first one who pays for it, gets it....whala! (Puppy Dog!) It's ALREADY BUILT...all you are looking for is a "Renter".

Or...Offer to Create a "Mobile Site" for a business at NO obligation (This is where consumers can access information and even Videos about a business...on their CELL PHONES. Gather the info put up the site...show the owner and tell him you'll be back in 2 weeks. Chances are...he WILL BUY! (Puppy Dog)Walk into ANY Retail Store (or Service business; Roofer, Plumber, Electrician, Heating & Air Cond, etc) ...ask owner if you can "Make a Video" of his business (store), at NO up front fee or Obligation. Take digital photos and make a Video/DVD with PhotoStory3...go back to store...show owner video you created on a Portable DVD Player (Phillips, $88 at WalMart) and whala... chances are HIGH he will buy. (Puppy Dog)

I've specialized in Restaurants because they take GREAT PRIDE in their "Interior Decor". They spend much time and money on their Interiors, only problem is...to SEE their Interior Decor you must be INSIDE.I offer to make a Video of their restaurant including many shots of their Inside and Plates of Food. I show the owners a Sample of what I've done, by running my Portable DVD Player (Phillips, $88 at WallyWorld) They give me the OK. I take shots with my Kodak Easy Share Digital. Go to my office and create a Video with PhotoStory3...then burn it to a DVD with Sonic ($19.95 on PS3 page)....put the DVD in the Portable DVD Player and go back to the restaurant.When owners sees what I've done...he BUYS! (Puppy-Dog)

Also...let's say you do SEO or AutoResponder Service and you want to get some business from biznesses with existing websites. Make a Full Color POSTCARD of the first page with a Photo and Boxes with arrows pointing to how you can Improve their site.This is a form of the "Puppy-Dog". When they get THIS PostCard with THEIR Website on it....they HAVE TO LOOK AT IT! It's THEIR website. Now that you grabbed their attention...you tell them what's wrong with their site and how YOU can improve it. Think about "Puppy Dogging" your sales.

Start a Simple Travel Business

Ok, here's a really cool simple business idea - A travel company that specialises in arranging people to stay at other houses. Quite similar to ebay, the company will provide a feedback system to rate rowdy occupant and angel host. Future travellers could screen through these database and make their choice of stay more confidently. This will be open to all backpackers worldwide.

The Amazing "Black Box" Theory

A black box is something like a software product (but it could be a service) that people desperately need in their business, that they pay every month to use. For instance, an online shopping cart is a black box. A hosting service is a black box. A website audio service is a black box. An online back up service is a black box.

Because...

1. It's a service the every business needs (all businesses need to follow up and stay in touch with their customers and prospects).

2. It's a service that is used almost every day by people who own a license to use the system.

3. It's a service in which I receive money every time a person uses the system.

4. It's a service that grows every day because there are people introducing the system to new people everyday (and I make money for each new person that joins my organization).

5. It's a service that I don't have to do any day-to-day customer service on and I don't have to do any upgrades or billing or anything like that.

Think about this when starting your own business..............................

Make Money from Artist

I was talking to an artist friend a couple of days back. He was lamenting on the lack of facilities in our area which support his love for art. Well, I thought - we can setup an artist playground of sort where the building has rooms setup for ceramics, painting, silk screenings, theater, writing, open mic, dance, photography, etc. This building will also have social areas for people to mingle over coffee and healthy foods. People pay a monthly membership to have access and it is also rented out for events. How's that for a business idea !

Cash with Podcast

Here's an interesting and easy to setup business idea with a twist to podcasting - why not read snippets of popular blogs or news to create podcast for busy people who are constantly on the move. This helps saves them time flipping through newspaper or articles of their interest. They can listen while their driving too. You can hire voice actors or actress to add more spice to the podcast. Give it some thought.

Instant Flash Builder Business

I am not a good IT person, but I come across this wonderful site service providing motion templates with easy upload graphic and text to fit template animation. What's interesting is that the company claims that using their Instant Flash Builder is as easy as using a drag and drop editor - No technical skills required - Search engine friendly too ! If it's indeed true, then we can readily start a website Flash builder business. Check them out http://www.wix.com/

4 Scariest Ways To Earn A Living

You think you have it bad at your job? Take a look at these careers, which make earning a living much scarier than dealing with a bad day in the cubicle. 

The Ice Road Trucker
Ice road truckers do what it sounds like they do: they drive big trucks full of tons of freight across a road of ice. Actually, it's not so much a road as just ice, and man-made ice at that. Every year, in order to ship supplies to the diamond mines in Canada, a 40-inch deep, 370-mile long "road" is created. That's the road that these truckers trust. The perks of the job? Well, it's short. Ice road trucking only lasts for a season of about 60 days, and in that time you could pull in up to $250,000. Not bad for a couple of months of work. Just remember that those months involve sub-zero temperature, white-outs, blizzards and potential accidents at any moment.

The Crab Fisher
Like ice road truckers, crab fishers do a job dangerous enough to merit their own reality TV show. "Deadliest Catch" showed the world what you face when you decide to get in on the Alaskan crab fishing action, and it's not pretty. First there's the weather. Alaska is a cold place, and the spot for crab fishing is in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea. The Bering Sea is between Alaska and Russia which is another location not known for its summery temperatures. So there's cold, frigid, deep, eat-into-your-soul cold weather. Then there's the equipment: 800-pound crab pots, which are common sources of injury. The pay-off? If you hit the crab jackpot, your boat could pull in $50,000 in under a week, or twice that if you fish for snow crabs, which have a longer season.

The Alligator Hunter
Lots of people hunt, and though the sport involves weapons, it's not considered one of the deadliest jobs (or hobbies) out there. Unless you're hunting alligators, that is, which is precisely what happens starting on the first Wednesday in September in the swamps of Louisiana. For 30 days, licensed hunters who have been approved to go gator hunting get to do just that. The state of Louisiana oversees the hunting, issuing tags and licenses and defining particular wetlands habitats in which it is legal - for 30 days - to venture into the swamps, track and kill the gators before they kill you. For those willing to risk life and limb to the teeth of the swamp monsters, there's good money to be made. Around 30,000 wild alligators are caught annually, resulting in about $10 million of alligator revenue, all in a month's time.

The Window Washer
 Janitorial services may have more than their fair share of negative aspects. There's not much fun in emptying stinky trash cans, but you don't think of a janitor as a big risk-taker. That is, until you see the guy who has to wash the windows on the skyscraper or the surfaces of other enormous structures.From Big Ben to the Space Needle to Mount Rushmore, men and women have braved the extreme height to do a little scrubbing. The workers are either secured by harnesses and straps, on scaffolding or both. Accidents happen, and often those accidents are fatal. Window washers do earn some of the highest salaries in janitorial services, around $50,000 a year with good medical coverage for occupational accidents. It's a good paycheck, but is it worth it? It depends on how much you like a clean window.

The Bottom Line
 If the occasional paper cut or coffee burn is the worst you face on the job, consider yourself lucky to be clear of the dangerous jobs list. It takes a special kind of risk-taker to choose a job that literally puts your life on the line just to earn a paycheck, even if it is a good one. Give it some thought before plunging into the pursuit of a high-risk career. In the meantime, be careful with that stapler.

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Profitable Avatar Stamp Head

This simple idea originated from craftsmakers...why not customise avatar rubber stamp head ? Imagine the millions of avatar character out there in cyberspace. Individual would love to have their very own avatar stamp as a reflection of themselves and their own identity. They can show it to their friends and wah-la.......unique and one of it's kind in the world. Here's a fantastic site that shows step by step how you can do it http://datenform.de/blog/tag/friends/

The Gold Forecaster

 Why the 'Bull' Market is Far from Over

Some talk of the end of the credit crunch. Some say that the gold bull market has suffered severe damage, which will affect its long-term prospects. If we were to accept these statements then it would appear that the gold 'bull' market is over. But are these statements acceptable and do they reflect the true picture underlying the gold [and silver] markets?

To get the proper perspective let's stand back and look at the 'BIG' picture.  A free newsletter by GoldForecaster

Business for Handicapped

This is a special mentioned of businesses for the handicapped.

I came across this name, Nick Vujicic and I was greatly inspired by this very courageous young man. Nick was born without arms and legs, but today he is a motivational speaker, who brings hope to millions of people. Born 4th December 1982, he is also the director for the "Life Without Limbs Organisation".

It’s always so ironic that those who are perceived as the weakest are often the strongest of us all. I believe that Nick has succeeded in helping all of us better understand the meaning of “Self-Limiting Beliefs“. I think what he is doing is amazing and i love what he is doing for the people of the world. ......giving them something to think about ! More information about his blog here.