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    200+ Business Ideas For 2014

    Pick A Business, Any Business, Just Think Of 2014 As Your Time To Shine!

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    By Lahle Wolfe
    Updated September 08, 2016

    2014 is The Year of The Horse but it can also be the year you finally start your business. 

    Businesses begin with an idea and desire and are then formed in steps. Many of the initial steps in starting a business are free or inexpensive and can be done in your spare time. Since a large part of forming a business involves research and analysis, the sooner you start, the better. Here are the first steps to take to become an entrepreneur -- deciding what you want to do!

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    5 Low-Cost, Work-at-Home Business Opportunities for Women

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     With today’s economy heading towards a recession, the best business opportunities for women who want to work from home involve little to no start-up capital, and minimal risk. Industries that remain strong even during tough time include: services that can save other companies money, and child- and pet-care related products and services.

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    Supplemental Income Business Ideas

     Business Ideas for the Reluctant Entrepreneur - This article is intended to help the "reluctant entrepreneur" - those who were not planning on, or dreaming of starting a business, but suddenly find themselves in a financial or other position that requires them to find an alternative means of income or supplemental income.

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    Become A Mystery Shopper

    Mystery shopping scams do exist, but millions of people are working with legitimate companies as undercover shoppers -- and getting paid for it or great freebies. Here are FAQs about mystery shopping, what it is, what you do, how much mystery shoppers get paid, and certification. 

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    7 Easy Steps to Start an Online Used Book Store for Less than $100

     If you could gather enough books to fill an eStore and start an onlinesbusiness for less than $100 would you do it? WIB tells you how!

    Related: How to Start a Used Book Sale Business For Less Than $100. Learn how to start a used book seller's business for less than $100 including your initial book inventory to sell.

  • 05
    Baby Showers Are a Timeless Business Opportunity

    If you are launching a business that caters to new moms, come up with a line of products that is affordable and serves a need not just an impulse. Still create the novelties and niches, but parents, now more than ever, need help with the basics. A fancy changing table loses its thrill when there are no diapers in the house. 

    Related: Start a Baby Shower Gift Business.  Product and marketing tips and ideas on starting a business that sells baby shower gifts.

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    Pet Products and Services: A Lucrative Industry

    Pet owners spend billions of dollars in the U.S. each year on pet products and pet care. Our statistics on the number of pets, how much money is spent on pet products and pet care, and the latest trends in pet-owner spending habits can help you develop your women-owned pet related business.

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    Business Ideas for Products and Services For Weddings and Brides

    Wedding products and services are always in demand. Ideas for wedding-related businesses include writing vows, wedding planners, novelties and personalized gifts and stationery, presentations, and videography.

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    12 Unique Business Idease

     From head lice through road kill, all of these unique business ideas have one thing in common; they're all real businesses that make money.

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    75+ Home Business Ideas

    75, yes, 75 ideas for starting a home-based business.  Think of what you love to do - your passion, and what skills you can offer and you may find one of these business ideas is perfect for you.

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    101 (More) Small Business Ideas

    As if 75 ideas were not enough, there are a few more on this list. This list of 101 small business ideas includes everything from personal services, to retail opportunities, to environmental services, to pet-related ideas, to technology businesses.

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    Become A Dog Trainer

    If you raised kids, you can train a dog.  If you love animals, you may want to check into become a certified dog trainer.  You can practice on your own dog or your friends, but why not turn pooch love into a business?

  • Not Sure If You Have What It Takes?

    That's okay. Being self-employed is not for everyone, but you can still plan a business leap while working your day job, that way, you really have nothing to lose by trying. Good luck!
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