Private lessons: ? Startup

2011 is the year of the classes. Any skill that a person has can be turned into a class setting for teaching others. For example, a pond maker, can set up a class where people come build a pond for a day and learn the tricks of the trade. This works with many hobbies and trades and is a great way to earn a little extra money on weekends and in spare time. Private lessons and training is one way to expand this idea.

Website Designer: $500-5000 Startup

Websites and website sales (e-commerce) are growing rapidly and will continue to do so into the future; however, many small business owners lack the skills to develop a reputable website. In addition, developing a loyal customer base will help to maximize profits into the future as customers will continue to return for changes. This idea could be done in both a full and part time setting.

Graphic design: $500-5,000 Startup

Graphic design is a service that is of high demand in the world today. Websites, apps, marketing, advertisements and much more rely on this sector and skill. Having a basic skill in graphic design would be essencial; however, specializing in only a certain area of graphic design is also an option. In addition, a graphic design service could be offered either full or part time. To maximize profit full or part time, basic advertising could be used to develop a customer base.

Diaper Delivery Service: $1000-4000 Startup

Diapers are something that every baby will need in the first part of their lives. For parents, getting diapers is something that is time consuming and hard to find time to do. Offering a diaper delivery service solves this problem. It is a relatively low cost startup idea and is one that can be done full or part time, depending on the amount of customers taken. Basic advertising could be used to attract customers and develop a customer base.

Bottle Pickup Service: $250-1000 Startup

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.

Windshield Repair Business: $1000-10,000 Startup

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.

Wedding Planner: $250-2000 Startup

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.

Leather Protection and Cleaning: $500-5000 Startup

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 campagins 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.

Cover Letter and Resume Business: $200-1000 Startup

One of the hardest things to do when looking for a job is to have a strong resume and cover letter. Resumes get people through the doors of companies to get interviews and ultimately opportunists to get jobs; however, many people do not know how to make resumes and cover letters. Providing this service could primarily be done in part time setting and is a low cost startup business idea. To maximize profit advertising to select groups of people would be essential. Possible expansion of this idea would include consulting and making company forms.

Asphalt Fixing: $4,000-10,000 startup

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.

Wall Paper Hanging: $500-1500 startup

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.