Teach How to Make Homes More Eco-Friendly: $2500-10,000

People want to make and know ideas on how to make their home more green and environment friendly. This creates a demand for knowledge and this startup idea. Becoming a green home consultant requires know how and experience. It is a excellent idea for experienced home developers that are looking to expand their business. 


Arranging classes and seminars for people in halls, churches, meeting rooms, etc and charging for admission (up to $20 per person) is one way to make money on this idea. This requires basic advertising to create knowledge of the service. Word of mouth will help to further increase revenue moving into the future.


The other way to make money is to act as a consultant that charges per hour for services. This idea can be expanded by offering construction services as well. Once the customer is aware of possible changes, being able to do them will help maximize profits.

Solar Panel Sales and Installer: $4,000-60,000 Startup

The solar industry has grown 30% a year and has no signs of slowing down (www.businessweek.com).


A large part of solar panel sales is from Internet purchases. This leaves an installer needed to put the purchased panels to use. Solar installation is one of the most talked about green business ideas existing today. Even though the industry is increasing at a steady rate it still hasn't taken off, there is a huge potential in this industry. This is a startup idea that can be practiced in either a full or part-time setting. Starting in this business required appropriate know-how and experience. Ideally, expanding off of a electrician business is a possibility.

Buying solar panels from wholesalers and selling to customers is one way to expand this startup idea and maximize profits. Advertising and public awareness on the technology are great ways to increase interest to your business as well. 

Eco-Friendly Gardening Business: $300-5000 Startup

The organic food market is picking up steam in the economy and is becoming a bigger and bigger startup idea every year. There are two different areas that may form the basis of a eco-friendly gardening business.

The first niche is explaining and teaching people how to start their own organic garden. Most people do not have an idea of what to do or the regulations within the industry. Offering paid lessons and tutorials is something that has been at the forefront of entrepreneurship ideas lately. Everything from cooking classes to teaching organic farming can possibly be profitable.

The second niche is actually performing organic farming and selling the product at farmers markets, etc. Fresh produce is know for tasting better and being more healthy providing a demand for the product. It is amazing how much organic produce can be sold at a single farmers market weekend.

Medal and Trophy Maker: $10,000-30,000 Startup

Everyone wants recognition for outstanding achievement. Therefore, medal and trophies account for millions of sales across North America as children and adults win sporting events, MVP's, workplace awards, etc. In addition, growth in this industry will continue to increase into the immediate future as more sporting events are organised, and more children are beginning to play sports. 


To maximise profits buying trophies and medals in bulk from wholesalers around the world will help to keep cost low. Also, engraving and customisation will allow for people to charge a premium for this service. 


The engraving equipment can be used to further expand this business idea. Engraving custom pet tags is a way to boost profits and provide a greater range of services.


Basic advertising and word of mouth are the ways in which this idea will begin to pick up steam. Referrals from tournament planners and people in the workplace can help to generate interest and reoccurring customers in the long run.