Transcription of 110 Business Ideas
1 110 Start-up Business Ideas By Peter B. Robinson and John C Gilbert 2004 Peter B. Robinson, PhD. 3 Business Models 4 Business Planning 6 110 Business Examples 9 Recommended Books 121 Entrepreneurial Websites 122 Table of Contents 3 Entrepreneurial Movies 123 Table of Contents Business Models No matter what the Business , there are only two main factors in coming up with a Business . They are so basic that even babies know them. They are known as pleasure or pain. These two opposing Ideas are the basis for all good Business Ideas . It isn t so much that the nature of the problem is different, but rather the way you solve it.
2 Entrepreneurs see the way to turn a pleasure or pain into a Business that solves the problem. The Business model is that solution. A Business model is the mechanism by which a busi-ness intends to generate revenue and profits. It is a sum-mary of how a company plans to serve it s customers. It is both strategy and implementation. Below are some of the more common Business models with examples. B2B - Business to Business B2C - Business to Consumer C2B - Consumer to Business C2C - Consumer to Consumer B2A - Business to Administration C2A - Consumer to Administration These basic Business models can be combined into more complex structures which represent additional busi-ness models.
3 Some of these are as follows. B2B2B - Business to Business to Business B2B2C - Business to Business to Consumer B2C2A - Business to Consumer to Administration Remember, the model you choose will help you to define your Business and refine your target marketing. 4 Pr od uct/S ervi ce Focus C u st o mer Fo cu sMon etar y Focu sAbility Ability Ability BusinessConcept Te chni ca l Feasibility Market Feasibility Financial Feasibility Human ResourceFeasability 4 5 Once you have chosen your Business model, you need to decide if your idea is feasible or not. The exploration and documentation of a Business concept s feasibility is what becomes the Business plan.
4 The diagram above shows the relationship between the parts of the Business plan and your Business concept. In the next section is an outline of things to consider for each feasibility study related to your over all Business . 6 Business Planning A Business Plan explains how your Business model will be-come a profitable enterprise. Each section below describes the information your plan should provide. Background Nature of the Venture - Background - Location - Goals & Objectives Technical Feasibility Product/Service Description - Technical Specifications - Technology Requirements and Availability - Resources Requirements and Availability - Expertise (Ability -- Knowledge & Skills)
5 Re-quired and Available Components - Suppliers of Raw Materials and/or Subassemblies OR Finished Products - Facilities - Equipment - People Processes Necessary to Produce Prod-uct/Service Market Feasibility Customer - Description -- Demographic: Age, Income, Education, Family Situation, Etc. -- Psycho-graphic: Buying Habits, Life Style, Attitudes, etc. -- Geographic: Location & Proximity, - Need for Product/Service: Reason for purchase - Size of Market: Number of Actual and/or po-tential Customers Product/Service - Uniqueness - Advantages over Competition: Unique Selling Points - Alternatives - Current and/or Proposed Distribution System - Current and/or Proposed Distribution Advertis-ing & Promotion Competition - Description: Number, Size, Strengths & Weak-nesses - Comparison with Proposed Venture.
6 Financial Feasibility Historical Data: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Financial Projections: Cash Flow & Profitability. Break Even Analysis Financial Needs: Structure of the Deal (Debt & Eq-uity), Start-Up Costs, Operating Costs (Fixed and Variable). Sources of Financing: Type & Cost (Terms) 7 Human Resource Feasibility Nature of the Entrepreneur -- Characteristics: Business & Technical Ability, and Mind-Set & Motivation, -- Background: Education & Training, Experi-ence, Goals & Expectations, Support and Resources. Ownership Structure Management Team: Who They Are, Their Roles, and Their Qualifications Venture Strategies Technical: Development of Product/Service Market Financial Human Resources Overall Strategy for Growth 8 110 Business Examples 1.
7 Restoring to Chauffeuring 2. ZZZZ Best Carpets 3. Specialty Advertising 4. Lawn Care 5. Stuffed Animals 6. Vid Kid 7. Probots 8. Handyman Agency 9. Peruvian Connection 10. Renting Mopeds 11. Delivery Service 12. You Say It, We Type It 13. Renting Cheap Cars 14. Health Food Concession 15. Pet Hotel 16. Apartment Listings 17. Needles & Company 18. Crafts Fairs 19. Handicapped Puppets 20. Delivering Groceries 21. Merchandise Liquidation 22.
8 Candle Making 23. Calendars 24. Cheesy Key Chains 25. Computer Programming 26. T-Shirt Business 27. Temporary Helpers 28. Chocolate Greeting Cards 29. Specialty Baking 30. Emergency Kits 31. Car Doctor 32. Tel-a-soap 33. Rent-a-Chef 34. Flower Stand 35. Old Homes Newsletter 36. Moving Company 37. Mugs 38. Image Consultant 39. Charm School 40. Pet Sitters 41. Bike Tours 42. Car Buying Service 43. College Admissions Book 44. Chimney Sweep 45. Produce Market 46.
9 Lingerie Parties 47. Coupon Book 48. Mobile Music 49. Boat Cleaning 50. Doughnuts 51. Maid-to-Order 52. Computer Shopping 53. Yacht Listing 54. Exercise Mats, Etc. 55. Corvettes 56. Janitorial 57. Honor Box 58. Video Protection 59. Battle-Stars 60. Boxes 61. Car Seat Covers 62. Gymboree 63. Security 64. Needle Craft Kits 65. Car Accessories 66. Party Service 67. News Clippings 68. Stationary 69. Bike Repair 70. Office Plant Care 71. Shoe Shine 72. Washing Cars 73. Collecting 74. Cherry Orchard 75.
10 Swimming Pool Sales 76. Photo Coupons 77. Collection Agency 78. Painting Curbs 79. Computer/Specialty Fairs 80. Specialty Gift Shop 81. Dance Lessons 82. Oral Histories 83. Stressful Economy 84. Refinishing Shop 85. Window Washing 86. Typing 87. Woodcutting 88. Moped Delivery 89. Welcome Packets 90. Handyman 91. Teaching Music 92. Resume Writing 93. 2nd Opinion Surgery List 94. Emergency Clean-up 95. Date Planner 96. Greeting cards w/seeds 97. Travel Packages 98. Magic Show 99. Fishing Trips 100. Summer Camps 101. Vending Service Cart 102. Gift Wrap 103.
