What are some good small business ideas in Southern California, or even online?
Emo B asked:
I currently own and run an internet dog boutique, and really enjoy it, but it just doesn’t bring in the big bucks.. I only started 9 months ago, so it hasn’t been forever, but it only makes me a part-time wage, less than 1000 dollars profit a month (it varies, anywhere from 500 – 800 in general). That’s how much I would make working in my city part time, but I just really enjoy it, like I said. My dad already owns and runs his own kitchen cabinet shop, but business has been slow going there.. I’m 22, by the way. I don’t have a degree as of yet, although I am in college.. I don’t think I want to do anything dog-related, but maybe.. My parents also want to open up a specialized sandwich shop, so we’ve thought of that also. Any other ideas? No bakeries or restaurants, they’re just too hard.. Also thought of commercial cleaning services and courier services, as well as daycares, but nothing has really clicked. We really are in the very beginning stages of talk/ideas. Thanx 4ur ideas
I currently own and run an internet dog boutique, and really enjoy it, but it just doesn’t bring in the big bucks.. I only started 9 months ago, so it hasn’t been forever, but it only makes me a part-time wage, less than 1000 dollars profit a month (it varies, anywhere from 500 – 800 in general). That’s how much I would make working in my city part time, but I just really enjoy it, like I said. My dad already owns and runs his own kitchen cabinet shop, but business has been slow going there.. I’m 22, by the way. I don’t have a degree as of yet, although I am in college.. I don’t think I want to do anything dog-related, but maybe.. My parents also want to open up a specialized sandwich shop, so we’ve thought of that also. Any other ideas? No bakeries or restaurants, they’re just too hard.. Also thought of commercial cleaning services and courier services, as well as daycares, but nothing has really clicked. We really are in the very beginning stages of talk/ideas. Thanx 4ur ideas
Tags: 9 Months, Bakeries, Big Bucks, Cabinet Shop, Commercial Cleaning Services, Courier Services, Dad, Daycares, Kitchen Cabinet, Parents, Part Time, Restaurants, Sandwich Shop, Small Business Ideas, Southern California
February 9th, 2010 at 7:17 am
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February 11th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Here is a suggestion. I have a home business in health and wellness that is doing very well. This product is medically as well as scientifically validated and it is something safe for absolutely anyone to take. The main market is the baby boomers as they are looking for health and anti-aging. When I tell them what this product has done just for me and my family, they buy it and try it because it comes with a 90 day guarantee. But it is also very beneficial for athletes, cuts their recovery time in half, excellent for arthritis, gout, back pain, acid reflux, fibromyalgia and any other auto-immune deficiency.
This is fast becoming a trillion dollar industry and because of the reputation of this product, incomes of $10-$20k/mo are definately not unusual. It comes with a free website as well as training, and I ensure everyone in my organization gets all the help they need.
If you know anyone with health issues or people who are looking for prevention of disease, this is definately something they can use.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Try making some residual income by going to The business is safe and simple. You are getting paid real money to help real people for what they really want.
GOOD LUCK!!!
February 14th, 2010 at 12:08 am
You sound like a talented family. I’m assuming your dad has his own tools so it would be a shame not to use them in the new business. Magicians pay a nice penny for well constructed magic tricks and there are plans available for making them. There is the possibility of selling them wholesale to suppliers so you don’t have to do the difficult part of retailing. I’m talking about tricks that range from $100 to $1000 in price that would be easy for a cabinet maker to build.
If you live in a city you could also make a unique product that combines your current businesses. You could make extra special doghouses! You would come up with a design that can’t be found anywhere else. People would probably line up.
February 14th, 2010 at 1:34 am
A good idea is only 1/2 of what it takes to make “big bucks.” The other 1/2 is passion. You can have a great idea but if you’re not passionate about it, then the business will not go far. I think your dog product business is a good example – not a bad idea, but obviously you’re not THAT interested in it.
So, learn from this experience: don’t ask your Yahoo friends for good ideas, ask yourself what it is that you would really really love to do – you have a lot of energy and seem like a budding entreprenuer – so start with passion and go from there!!
February 17th, 2010 at 12:09 am
That is much better than most people do online after 9 months. You did good. Imagine what you could do with a a widely used consumer product. has some more free business opportunities.