Small Business Ideas from the 99% Economy

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Small Business Ideas from the 99% Economy by Mind Map: Small Business Ideas from the 99% Economy

1. Seasonal

1.1. Winter

1.1.1. snowboard rentals

1.1.2. Christmas wreaths and greens

1.1.3. Christmas tree farm

1.1.4. Christmas cookie delivery

1.1.5. gift wrapping

1.1.6. Thanksgiving catering

1.1.7. gift baskets

1.1.8. Yule logs

1.1.9. holiday decorating service

1.1.10. snow shoveling or plowing

1.1.11. eggnog

1.1.12. holiday shopper

1.1.13. hot chocolate

1.1.14. party planner

1.1.15. personal trainer

1.1.16. skate rentals

1.1.17. ski lessons

1.1.18. ski rentals

1.1.19. snowshoe rentals

1.2. Spring

1.2.1. window washing

1.2.2. Easter lambs

1.2.3. egg decorating

1.2.4. May Day baskets

1.2.5. forcing bulbs

1.2.6. starting seeds

1.2.7. spring cleaning service

1.3. Autumn

1.3.1. weatherstripping homes

1.3.2. back to school shopping service

1.3.3. gleaning

1.3.4. cider making

1.3.5. cleaning chimneys

1.3.6. garden cleanup

1.3.7. mulled cider

1.3.8. haunted house

1.3.9. installing storm windows

1.3.10. heirloom turkeys

1.3.11. cleaning gutters and downspouts

1.3.12. moving service for university students

1.3.13. costume rentals

1.3.14. hunting guide

1.3.15. pumpkin patch

1.3.16. specialty butcher

1.3.17. raking leaves

1.3.18. sports equipment rentals

1.3.19. tutor

1.4. Summer

1.4.1. yard sale organizer

1.4.2. CSA farm

1.4.3. U-pick farm

1.4.4. boat rentals

1.4.5. cut flowers

1.4.6. pre-packed picnic baskets

1.4.7. firecracker stand

1.4.8. farm stands

1.4.8.1. sweet corn

1.4.8.2. watrmelon

1.4.9. fishing guide

1.4.10. house painting

1.4.11. house sitting

1.4.12. pool cleaning

1.4.13. lemonade stand

1.4.14. swimming lessons

1.4.15. smoothie stand

1.4.16. mowing lawns

1.4.17. surfing lessons

1.4.18. snorkeling lessons

1.4.19. summer camp

1.4.20. tour guide

1.4.21. trail rides

1.4.22. weeding

2. Pets

2.1. General

2.1.1. boarding kennel

2.1.2. petsitting

2.1.3. dating service for pet lovers

2.1.4. decorated food bowls

2.1.5. therapy animals

2.1.6. pet artist

2.1.7. pet photographer

2.1.8. pet boutique

2.1.9. pet blogger

2.1.10. pet cemetery or cremation

2.1.11. pet clean-up service

2.1.12. pet door installer

2.1.13. pet-friendly bed & breakfast

2.1.14. pet furniture maker

2.1.15. pet hair sweaters

2.1.16. pet massage therapist

2.1.17. pet locating/relocating service

2.1.18. pet memorials

2.1.19. pet-proofing houses

2.2. Dogs

2.2.1. designer dog houses

2.2.2. doggie day care

2.2.3. dog groomer

2.2.4. dog show handler

2.2.5. doggie fashion designer

2.2.6. gourmet dog treats

2.2.7. dog trainer

2.2.8. dog walker

2.2.9. training assistance dogs

2.2.10. raw dog food

2.3. Cats

2.3.1. cat toy maker

2.3.2. catnip farming

2.4. Other

2.4.1. amphibian breeding

2.4.2. reptile breeding

2.4.3. bird breeding

2.4.4. fish breeding

2.4.5. custom cages and terrariums

2.4.6. cricket farming

2.4.7. mealworms

2.4.8. rodent breeder

2.4.9. saltwater aquarium installation

3. Transportation

3.1. Autos

3.1.1. car wash

3.1.2. car repair

3.1.3. custom car art

3.1.4. auto painting

3.1.5. automotive detailing service

3.1.6. car inspection

3.1.7. glass tinting

3.1.8. auto maintenance lessons

3.1.9. car rental

3.1.10. car-sharing service

3.1.11. taxi service

3.1.12. towing service

3.1.13. carpool service

3.1.14. biodiesel production

3.1.15. used auto parts

3.1.16. used car sales

3.1.17. car storage

3.1.18. auto tours

3.1.19. antique car rental

3.1.20. luxury car rental

3.1.21. limousine service

3.1.22. valet service

3.1.23. car review blog

3.2. Bikes

3.2.1. bike rentals

3.2.2. bike sharing service

3.2.3. bike tours

3.2.4. bike sales

3.2.5. bike parts

3.2.6. bike repair

3.2.7. bicycle courier service

3.3. Boats

3.3.1. boat charters or rentals

3.3.2. canoe/kayak lessons

3.3.3. canoe/kayak rentals

3.3.4. gondola service

3.3.5. water taxi

3.3.6. boat storage

3.3.7. boating lessons

3.3.8. paddleboat rentals

3.3.9. guided canoe/kayak tours

3.3.10. whalewatching tours

3.4. Other

3.4.1. unicycle lessons

3.4.2. trail rides

3.4.3. carriage rides

3.4.4. sleigh rides

3.4.5. hayrack rides

3.4.6. RV rentals

3.4.7. used RV sales

3.4.8. RV campground

3.4.9. motorcycle rentals

3.4.10. electric scooter rentals

3.4.11. ATV rentals

3.4.12. ATV park

3.4.13. used ATV sales

3.4.14. snowmobile rentals

3.4.15. pack horses

3.4.16. pack mules

3.4.17. pack llamas

3.4.18. draft horses

3.4.19. draft oxen

3.4.20. carriage repair

3.4.21. harness making

3.4.22. logging horses

3.4.23. stagecoach rides

3.4.24. blacksmith

3.4.25. sled dogs

3.4.26. sledding tours

4. Entertainment

4.1. Music

4.1.1. piano tuner

4.1.2. music lessons

4.2. Dance

4.2.1. dance lessons

4.3. Theater

4.4. Other

4.4.1. clowns

4.4.2. magicians

4.4.3. mimes

4.4.4. balloon artists

5. Travel

5.1. local tour guide

5.2. green bed & breakfast

5.3. couchsharing

6. Make Money Online

7. Services

7.1. accounting

7.2. event planning

7.2.1. wedding planning

7.3. virtual assistant

7.4. carpet cleaning

7.5. delivery service

7.6. personal shopper

7.7. home organizing

7.8. tarot reader

7.9. interior decorator

7.10. tool rental

8. Food

8.1. Baking

8.1.1. artisan breads

8.1.2. biscuits

8.1.3. brownies

8.1.4. cake decorating

8.1.5. cakes

8.1.6. cinnamon rolls

8.1.7. cookies

8.1.8. cupcakes

8.1.9. ethnic breads

8.1.10. ethnic cookies

8.1.11. ethnic pastries

8.1.12. flatbread

8.1.13. gluten-free baked goods

8.1.14. granola

8.1.15. muffins

8.1.16. pastries

8.1.17. pies

8.1.18. pretzels

8.1.19. raw vegan "baked" goods

8.1.20. scones

8.1.21. sourdough bread

8.1.22. vegan cupcakes

8.1.23. whole grain bread

8.2. Niches

8.2.1. artisan

8.2.2. dairy free

8.2.3. free range

8.2.4. gluten free

8.2.5. halal

8.2.6. kosher

8.2.7. low carb

8.2.8. low fat

8.2.9. nut free

8.2.10. organic

8.2.11. probiotics

8.2.12. raw

8.2.13. vegan

8.2.14. vegetarian

8.2.15. wheat free

8.2.16. whole grain

8.3. Foods and Beverages

8.3.1. acai juice

8.3.2. apple cider

8.3.3. aronia juice

8.3.4. bacon

8.3.5. barbeque sauce

8.3.6. bread mixes

8.3.7. candied nuts

8.3.8. cheese

8.3.8.1. goat

8.3.8.2. sheep

8.3.8.3. cow

8.3.8.4. vegan

8.3.9. chili

8.3.10. cured meats

8.3.11. dried fruits

8.3.12. dried mushrooms

8.3.13. fermented foods

8.3.14. flavored popcorn

8.3.14.1. kettle corn

8.3.15. handmade chocolates

8.3.16. herbal teas

8.3.17. homemade beer

8.3.18. homemade wine

8.3.19. hummus

8.3.20. infused oils

8.3.21. jams, jellies, and preserves

8.3.22. jerky

8.3.23. kimchi

8.3.24. marinades

8.3.25. marmalade

8.3.26. mole

8.3.27. pasta sauce

8.3.28. peanut brittle

8.3.29. pickles

8.3.30. pickled foods

8.3.31. raw local honey

8.3.32. roasted nuts

8.3.33. salad dressing

8.3.34. salad mixes

8.3.35. salsa

8.3.36. saurkraut

8.3.37. sausages

8.3.38. smoked meats

8.3.39. smoked meats

8.3.40. spice mixes

8.3.41. stone ground grains

8.3.42. tamales

8.3.43. truffle oil

8.3.44. truffles

8.3.45. yogurt

8.4. Food Services

8.4.1. cooking classes

8.4.2. catering

8.4.2.1. sandwich delivery

8.4.2.2. boxed lunches

8.4.2.3. vegan/vegetarian

8.4.2.4. organic

8.4.3. restaurants

8.4.3.1. juice bar

8.4.3.2. smoothie bar

8.4.3.3. coffee shop

8.4.3.3.1. organic

8.4.3.3.2. fair trade

8.4.3.3.3. shade grown

8.4.3.3.4. gourmet

8.4.3.4. burger joint

8.4.3.5. pizza parlor

8.4.3.6. ethnic restaurant

8.4.3.7. vegetarian/vegan restaurant

8.4.3.8. quick food

8.4.3.9. food truck

8.4.3.10. fast food

8.4.3.11. street food

9. Agriculture

9.1. Crops

9.1.1. Fruits/Berries

9.1.1.1. apples

9.1.1.1.1. cider

9.1.1.1.2. upick

9.1.1.1.3. organic

9.1.1.2. aronia

9.1.1.3. blackberries

9.1.1.4. blueberries

9.1.1.5. cherries

9.1.1.6. citrus

9.1.1.7. cranberries

9.1.1.8. currants

9.1.1.9. elderberries

9.1.1.10. goji

9.1.1.11. gooseberries

9.1.1.12. grapes

9.1.1.12.1. table

9.1.1.12.2. wine

9.1.1.13. kiwis

9.1.1.14. lingonberries

9.1.1.15. melons

9.1.1.16. mulberries

9.1.1.17. pawpaws

9.1.1.18. peaches

9.1.1.19. pears

9.1.1.20. persimmons

9.1.1.21. plums

9.1.1.22. raspberries

9.1.1.23. strawberries

9.1.1.23.1. alpine

9.1.1.23.2. upick

9.1.1.23.3. organic

9.1.2. Nuts

9.1.2.1. walnuts

9.1.2.2. pecans

9.1.2.3. almonds

9.1.2.4. hickorynuts

9.1.2.5. hazelnuts

9.1.2.6. chestnuts

9.1.3. Vegetables

9.1.3.1. asparagus

9.1.3.2. tomatoes

9.1.3.2.1. heirloom

9.1.3.3. broccoli

9.1.3.4. cabbage

9.1.3.5. cauliflower

9.1.3.6. eggplant

9.1.3.7. garlic

9.1.3.8. onion

9.1.3.9. peppers

9.1.3.9.1. sweet

9.1.3.9.2. chili

9.1.3.10. corn

9.1.3.10.1. sweet

9.1.3.10.2. indian

9.1.3.10.3. heirloom

9.1.3.11. beans

9.1.3.12. squash

9.1.3.12.1. pumpkins

9.1.3.13. cucumbers

9.1.3.14. saladgreens

9.1.4. Herbs

9.1.4.1. basil

9.1.4.2. oregano

9.1.4.3. thyme

9.1.4.4. lavender

9.1.4.5. catnip

9.1.4.6. rosemary

9.1.4.7. ginseng

9.1.4.8. ginger

9.1.5. Flowers

9.1.5.1. edible

9.1.5.2. cut

9.1.5.2.1. organic

9.1.5.2.2. dried

9.1.6. Nurserystock

9.1.6.1. bulbs

9.1.6.2. shade trees

9.1.6.3. fruit trees

9.1.6.4. shrubs

9.1.6.5. flowers

9.1.6.6. ornamentals

9.1.6.6.1. hosta

9.1.6.6.2. ornamental grasses

9.1.6.7. seeds

9.1.6.7.1. organic

9.1.6.7.2. heirloom

9.1.6.8. native plants

9.1.7. Other

9.1.7.1. Christmas

9.1.7.1.1. trees

9.1.7.1.2. greens

9.1.7.1.3. cones

9.1.7.2. bamboo

9.1.7.3. biofuels

9.1.7.3.1. agave

9.1.7.3.2. algae

9.1.7.3.3. miscanthus

9.1.7.3.4. switchgrass

9.1.7.3.5. wood

9.1.7.4. birdseed

9.1.7.5. gourds

9.1.7.5.1. birdhouses

9.1.7.6. lumber

9.1.7.6.1. handmade furniture

9.1.7.7. saw logs

9.1.7.8. milkweed

9.1.7.9. mushrooms

9.1.7.10. wheatgrass

9.1.7.11. maple syrup

9.2. Livestock

9.2.1. mammals

9.2.1.1. horses

9.2.1.1.1. draft horses

9.2.1.1.2. saddle horses

9.2.1.1.3. show horses

9.2.1.1.4. boarding

9.2.1.1.5. training

9.2.1.1.6. riding lessons

9.2.1.1.7. trail rides

9.2.1.1.8. carriage rides

9.2.1.1.9. pregnant mare urine (PMU)

9.2.1.2. donkeys

9.2.1.3. mules

9.2.1.4. cattle

9.2.1.4.1. beef

9.2.1.4.2. dairy

9.2.1.4.3. oxen

9.2.1.5. pigs

9.2.1.5.1. hoop house

9.2.1.5.2. pastured/free range

9.2.1.6. sheep

9.2.1.6.1. meat

9.2.1.6.2. wool

9.2.1.6.3. hair

9.2.1.6.4. dairy

9.2.1.7. goats

9.2.1.7.1. meat

9.2.1.7.2. hair

9.2.1.7.3. milk

9.2.1.7.4. rental

9.2.1.8. bison

9.2.1.9. llamas

9.2.1.9.1. wool

9.2.1.9.2. pack

9.2.1.9.3. guard

9.2.1.10. alpacas

9.2.1.11. rabbit

9.2.1.11.1. meat

9.2.1.11.2. fur

9.2.1.11.3. wool

9.2.1.11.4. manure

9.2.1.12. dogs

9.2.1.12.1. hunting dogs

9.2.1.12.2. show dogs

9.2.1.12.3. livestock guardian dogs

9.2.1.12.4. sheep dogs

9.2.2. poultry

9.2.2.1. chicken

9.2.2.1.1. meat

9.2.2.1.2. eggs

9.2.2.1.3. rental

9.2.2.2. turkey

9.2.2.2.1. heirloom

9.2.2.3. duck

9.2.2.4. goose

9.2.2.5. guinea

9.2.2.5.1. meat

9.2.2.5.2. tick control

9.2.2.6. squab

9.2.3. fish and other aquatic animals

9.2.3.1. catfish

9.2.3.2. tilapia

9.2.3.3. trout

9.2.3.4. aquaculture

9.2.3.5. aquaponics

9.2.3.6. crawfish

9.2.3.7. catch and release

9.2.4. insects and other invertebrates

9.2.4.1. honeybees

9.2.4.1.1. honey

9.2.4.1.2. pollination services

9.2.4.1.3. royal jelly

9.2.4.1.4. beeswax

9.2.4.1.5. bee pollen

9.2.4.1.6. equipment

9.2.4.2. orchard mason bees

9.2.4.2.1. bee houses

9.2.4.3. earthworms

9.2.4.3.1. bait

9.2.4.3.2. worm composting

9.2.4.3.3. worm castings

9.2.4.4. crickets

9.2.4.5. mealworms

9.2.4.6. butterflies

9.2.4.7. snails

9.2.4.7.1. escargot

9.2.4.7.2. bait

9.2.4.7.3. pet

9.2.4.8. beneficial insects

9.2.4.9. silkworms

9.2.4.9.1. peace silk

9.2.5. game

9.2.5.1. venison

9.2.5.2. elk

9.2.5.3. boar

9.2.5.4. pheasant

9.2.5.5. quail

9.2.6. exotic

9.2.6.1. emu

9.2.6.2. alligator

9.3. Systems

9.3.1. edible forest gardening

9.3.2. hydroponics

9.3.3. woody agriculture

9.3.4. permaculture

9.3.5. SPIN farming

9.3.6. organic

9.3.7. agroforestry

9.3.8. pasture cropping

9.4. Niches

9.4.1. heirloom

9.4.2. rare/heritage breed

9.4.3. organic

9.4.3.1. fruits

9.4.3.2. vegetables

9.4.3.3. herbs

9.4.3.4. cutflowers

9.4.3.5. milk

9.4.3.6. meat

9.4.3.7. eggs

9.4.3.8. seeds

9.4.3.9. nurserystock

9.4.4. native

9.4.5. xeriscape

9.4.6. free range

9.4.6.1. eggs

9.4.6.2. meat

9.4.7. grassfed/pastured

9.4.7.1. meat

9.4.7.1.1. beef

9.4.7.1.2. lamb

9.4.7.1.3. bison

9.4.7.1.4. pasturedpork

9.4.7.1.5. poultry

9.4.7.2. milk

9.4.7.3. eggs

10. Arts and Crafts

10.1. Niches

10.1.1. antique

10.1.2. baby

10.1.3. collectible

10.1.4. custom

10.1.5. designer

10.1.6. distressed

10.1.7. eco-friendly

10.1.8. ethnic

10.1.9. fair trade

10.1.10. gothic

10.1.11. grunge

10.1.12. handcarved

10.1.13. handcrafted

10.1.14. handmade

10.1.15. handspun

10.1.16. handwoven

10.1.17. holiday

10.1.18. homemade

10.1.19. mouthblown

10.1.20. organic

10.1.21. personalized

10.1.22. pet

10.1.23. punk

10.1.24. reclaimed

10.1.25. recycled

10.1.26. reproduction

10.1.27. restoration

10.1.28. retro

10.1.29. rustic

10.1.30. scented

10.1.31. sexy

10.1.32. steampunk

10.1.33. upcycled

10.1.34. vegan

10.1.35. victorian

10.1.36. vintage

10.1.37. wedding

10.1.38. western

10.2. Crafts

10.2.1. assemblage

10.2.2. basketry

10.2.3. beading

10.2.4. bookmaking

10.2.5. calligraphy

10.2.6. candlemaking

10.2.7. collage

10.2.8. costuming

10.2.9. crochet

10.2.10. cross stich

10.2.11. decollage

10.2.12. doll making

10.2.13. embroidery

10.2.14. engraving

10.2.15. fiber arts

10.2.16. flower arranging

10.2.17. framing

10.2.18. furniture making

10.2.19. glass blowing

10.2.20. jewelry

10.2.21. knitting

10.2.22. leather working

10.2.23. metal working

10.2.24. needlepoint

10.2.25. origami

10.2.26. paper cutting

10.2.26.1. scherenschnitte

10.2.27. paper making

10.2.28. potpourri

10.2.29. pottery

10.2.30. print making

10.2.31. quilting

10.2.32. rug making

10.2.33. scrapbooking

10.2.34. sewing

10.2.35. soap making

10.2.36. stained glass

10.2.37. tanning

10.2.38. taxidermy

10.2.39. toy making

10.2.40. weaving

10.2.41. woodworking

10.2.42. wreathmaking

10.2.42.1. Christmas

10.2.42.2. living wreaths

10.2.42.3. pine cone

10.3. Fine Arts

10.3.1. drawing

10.3.1.1. caricature

10.3.1.2. comics

10.3.1.3. cartoons

10.3.1.4. graphic novels

10.3.1.5. book illustration

10.3.2. painting

10.3.2.1. watercolor

10.3.2.2. oil

10.3.2.3. acrylic

10.3.3. sculpture

10.3.4. photography

10.4. Graphic Design

10.4.1. web design

10.4.2. logo design

11. Green

12. Sports and Fitness

13. Education

13.1. lessons

13.1.1. art

13.1.2. music

13.1.3. sports

13.1.4. theater

13.1.5. cooking

13.1.6. home maintenance

13.1.7. auto maintenance

13.1.8. foreign language

13.2. tutoring

13.3. camps

13.3.1. summer camps

13.3.2. wilderness therapy camps

13.3.3. specialty camps

14. Books and Writing

14.1. book indexing

14.2. proof reader

14.3. freelance writing

14.4. online content writing

14.4.1. blogging

14.4.2. revenue sharing sites

14.4.2.1. HubPages

14.4.2.2. Squidoo

14.4.2.3. Infobarrel