Business Startup Ideas
By Jayme Hanson

Starting a business takes plenty of time and determination but doesn't necessarily have to take a pile of money. Here are some business startup ideas that won't cost you a fortune to get up and running.

Business Startup Ideas #1: Direct Retail Sales - Companies like Avon, Mary Kay and Home Interiors & Gifts will pay you to go door to door and make sales. It will cost you somewhere between $10 and $200 to start on of these businesses. Most of your money will be spent on advertising but you could cut costs by word of mouth advertising.

Business Startup Ideas #2: Interior Design - With the huge economic downturn that the housing market is experiencing, homeowners can't afford to upgrade to bigger houses but they might like to spruce you the house they currently own. Redecorating will cost a fraction of the cost of buying a newer house.

Business Startup Ideas #3: Event Planner - The $122 billion dollar meeting and events industry needs plenty of planners. You will need a computer, phone, Internet access, business cards, a camera and filing system. You'll want to have a creative website and you might also want to consider "event insurance" if for some reason, such as heavy snow or rain, the meeting or event gets cancelled.

Business Startup Ideas #4: Home Landscaping - Home landscaping can turn your ordinary backyard into a relaxing environment that you can entertain in. More and more individuals are incorporating their outdoor living space with their indoor living space to create additional living and entertaining space.

If you are looking more towards starting a home based business then you might want to consider these options:

Business Startup Ideas #5: Virtual Store - You can start an online business with very

Economists Still Forecast Housing Growth in 2010
Despite weakness in May and June, housing starts will increase 15% this year, according to a consensus of housing economists.
Relief effort fails many at risk of foreclosure
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration's effort to help those at risk of losing their homes is failing to aid many and could spur a rise in foreclosures that would further depress the housing industry.
Housing Starts Tumble in June
Single-family permits slide to lowest level of activity since April 2009.
Single-Family Starts Plunge 17.2% in May
Experts suggest drop is ?payback? for the now-expired housing tax credit.
Wisconsin housing starts rise again in May
Jun. 15--While home construction is still far off the pace of a few years ago, it continued to improve in greater Milwaukee and most of Wisconsin's other major metro areas during May.
Housing Starts Climb
Home completions rise as permits issued fall as home buyer tax credit expires.
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Economist predicts a return to "normal" in 2012, with some caveats.
Top Builders Disappear
It?s not a mistake: The industry?s longtime major players didn?t make the 2010 rankings.
Single-Family Building Permits Rise to Highest Level Since August 2008
Multifamily construction brings overall housing starts up 1.6% in March.
Steady Growth in Residential Construction, Upkeep Spending Forecast Thru '14
FMI sees consistent climbs in single-family building, home updates and renovations.
Housing Starts Slide 5.9% in February
Experts say winter storms in South, Northeast affected construction activity.
Total Housing Starts Increase 2.8% in January
Single-family permits stay steady at seasonally adjusted rate of 507,000.
2010 Housing Forecast
<a href=http://www.builderonline.com/housing-starts/2010-housing-forecast.aspx?rssLink=2010+Housing+Forecast > <img src=/Images/newhome_sales_rebound_tcm10-274291.jpg width=90 height=121 alt =newhome_sales_rebound(90) title=newhome_sales_rebound(90) /> </a> Economists predict new-home building won't snap back as quickly as it has after previous housing recessions.
10 Companies to Watch in 2010
<a href=http://www.builderonline.com/economic-conditions/10-companies-to-watch-in-2010.aspx?rssLink=10+Companies+to+Watch+in+2010 > <img src=/Images/Stanley-B%26D2_hero_tcm10-267995.jpg width=90 height=60 alt =Stanley_bd_hero.jpg(90) title=Stanley_bd_hero.jpg(90) /> </a> We single out the builders and suppliers that should make some noise this year.
Housing Permits Rise 6% in November
Starts also rise 8.9% to seasonally adjusted pace of 574,000.
Housing Starts, Permits Slide in October
Single-family permits remain flat at seasonally adjusted pace of 451,000.
Permits Dip in September
Single-family starts rise 3.9% on a monthly basis.
Demographer's Upbeat Assessment Bodes Well for Apartment Industry?s Future
<a href=http://www.builderonline.com/multifamily/demographers-upbeat-assessment-bodes-well-for-apartment-industrys-future.aspx?rssLink=Demographer's+Upbeat+Assessment+Bodes+Well+for+Apartment+Industry%e2%80%99s+Future > <img src=/Images/1009mfedemographics1_tcm10-219515.jpg width=90 height=67 alt =1009mfedemographics1(90) title=1009mfedemographics1(90) /> </a> As a demographer, Dowell Myers says he can predict things with certainty. Economists, he says, can barely forecast where interest rates are going over the next three months. ?But I can look at someone in the audience and predict with some confidence that in 10 years, they will be 10 years older.?
Economic Insight: Prepare for Sharp Increase in Home Starts
Builders will soon need to replace inventory, even if demand for homes remains relatively stable.
Housing Activity Remains Flat in August
Single-family sector dips in permits, starts.

little money and sell everything from trips to books. Retail sales is a cut throat business both online and offline so target a niche where there is a high demand and very little supply. To increase your success, offer excellent customer service.

Business Startup Ideas #6: Domain Flipping - You can purchase and then resell unused domain names. To attract buyers, run tests to determine how often certain key words are searched so you can determine if the keywords in the domain name are valuable. Remember that the best domain names are short, sweet, specific and easy to remember.

Business Startup Ideas #7: Virtual Assistant - Virtual assistants work from home offices and receive their project instructions by phone, fax or email. Virtual assistant services include areas such as marketing, graphic and web design, IT support and well as general office support. Industries most often hiring virtual assistants include real estate, coaching, financial services, accounting and legal.

These are just a few business startup ideas to get you going. Do a little research and find a niche to provide a service or product to and you will have a successful business.