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Have you ever wondered how to start a pet sitting business? Becoming the owner of a successful pet sitting business is more doable than you might think, with minimal start-up costs and tons of resources to help you along the way. Martin Burt and his wife, owners of Companion Keepers, are a perfect example of how to get a pet sitting business off the ground. They started from scratch with no previous...

It's likely no surprise to learn that one of the most profitable businesses around is banking. The United States alone has the largest financial marketplace, and according to a report by SelectUSA., the financial services industry (which includes banks, investment services firms, and insurers) represents 7.4 percent, or 1.5 trillion dollars, of the U.S. gross domestic product. For those who are willing to...

Would you like to start a laundry business and make $24K/month for providing a place for people to clean their clothes and linens? The laundromat industry in the US is worth $5bn, with over 21,000 businesses in operation that employ over 50,000 people. Do I have your attention? If I do, then here are 20 steps to follow to start your laundromat! We interviewed the owners of two different laundromat...

Starting a bike shop is a rewarding career if you have the passion and skills. A bike business is a line of work where even a simple operation can generate substantial profits. Want proof? We interviewed two business owners who took different approaches to starting a bike shop. Armen, founder of the Glendale-based Bicycle Pit Stop, started his business in high school to make some extra money and fill...

Do you want to start a business in a growing industry that makes money nearly anywhere you go? Are you good at getting personal and physical with clients? Then it might be time to look into starting a massage therapy business. To help you get started, we interviewed Pam Christenson of Synergy Massage Therapy in New York City. She began her career nearly ten years ago and has made $100k annually over...

Do you love cars? Are you already putting a lot of time and money into your automobile? Then it may be time to make money with your passion for vehicles. To help you cash in on your passion, we interviewed Ronnie Danelian, owner of Legends Car Rentals in Los Angeles. Ronnie began his entrepreneurial endeavors as an internet marketing master. However, with his love for classic cars, he transitioned...

Are you a fanatic about footwear? Do you want to know how to start your own shoe line and make over $60k a month? Afshan Abbas, founder of Fuchsia Shoes, did it! Before Afshan started her business, she quit her job as a software engineer at Microsoft to follow her passion for artisan arts and crafts (including shoes). Over the past 4 years, she's worked to grow her business from $100k in revenue to...

If you’ve been considering starting an enterprise with limitless earning potential, start an embroidery business! That’s what Forrest Wedmore and his partner Clint Graham did by opening the Foundry Printshop. Forest got into the industry by buying a struggling T-shirt company for $10,000—money he borrowed from a family member. Since those humble beginnings, he’s moved his enterprise into a...

Starting a cleaning business can put you on the fast track to high revenue potential without a huge up-front investment. Cleaning is a line of work with almost unlimited opportunities and customers, and even a simple operation can see big profits. Want proof? Just look at Austin Miller, founder of Seattle-based cleaning company Spruse Clean. They’re on track to top $1 million in revenue in just their...

Do you have a knack for taking pictures? Have friends and family asked you to photograph their special events? It may be time to cash in on your talents! If you're a budding photographer looking to make money from your passion, you're in luck. In this article, we'll show you how to start your own photography business. To show you the ropes, we sat down with Korbin and Whitney Korzan of Mile High...