http://news.alibaba.com/business-idea/feed/ The latest business idea news, articles and galleries from around the world. en-us Alibaba http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100166434-1-looking-great-business-idea%253F-stay.html 3 Sep 2009 08:23:30 GMT A tour of the typical home reveals numerous opportunities to start a home services franchise. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100110773-1-from-keyword-business-idea-8.html 31 May 2009 05:15:20 GMT Learn the language of people's problems, and you'll discover untapped markets. Keyword research is incredibly effective for market research because the main reason people use search engines is to find solutions to their problems. And people with problems might be willing to pay money to solve them. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100108481-1-need-business-idea%253F-here-55.html 27 May 2009 07:54:16 GMT Today, tens of thousands of people are considering starting a home based business, and for good reasons. On average, people can expect to have two and three careers during their work life. Those leaving one career often think about their second or third career move being to their own home. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100086420-1-business-idea%253A-residential-security-consultant.html 16 Apr 2009 12:36:29 GMT In this era of heightened security, security consulting goes well beyond selling homeowners simple monitored alarm systems. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/business-ideas/100016973-1-i-have-business-idea.-what.html 28 Oct 2008 06:25:25 GMT You've got four pre-planning steps to go through before you should even think about launching your company. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100118024-1-online-cooking-recipes---food.html 12 Jun 2009 11:00:19 GMT Cooking recipes, classes, products and ingredients can all be provided and sold via your own cooking website. This type of venture is sure to be popular, as cooking has mass appeal... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100118022-1-buffet-only-restaurant---food-business.html 12 Jun 2009 10:57:07 GMT One price, all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurants have become extremely popular with the budget-minded dinning crowd. Unlike a typical restaurant, a buffet restaurant has one major benefit ... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100118021-1-cotton-candy---food-business.html 12 Jun 2009 10:54:03 GMT Equipment needed to make cotton candy can be purchased secondhand for as little as $2,000, and starting a part-time business that makes and sells cotton candy is a great little business for enterprising ... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/entrepreneur/100117402-1-from-keyword-business-idea-8.html 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Keyword research is incredibly effective for market research because the main reason people use search engines is to find solutions to their problems. And people with problems might be willing to pay money to solve them. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100115049-1-chocolate-making---food-business.html 8 Jun 2009 08:10:14 GMT If your chocolate expertise can offer something the grocery store candy aisle can't, you could be in business. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100115047-1-coffee-service---food-business.html 8 Jun 2009 08:08:29 GMT Help employers keep their employees happy with a coffee service. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/food/100115045-1-cookie-gift-business---food.html 8 Jun 2009 08:06:14 GMT Everybody loves receiving flowers, and everybody loves cookies. If you're a cookie magician--you buy every magazine at the market that features cookie recipes on the cover and then bake up a storm... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/technology/100113276-1-new-computer-sales---business.html 4 Jun 2009 05:09:03 GMT With new models constantly coming out, the market for computers continues to boom. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100113273-1-small-spaces-landscaping---agriculture-business.html 4 Jun 2009 04:55:13 GMT Condominiums, townhouses, and lofts are being constructed in record-breaking numbers across the United States and Canada, and this building boom has spawned an entirely new and red-hot industry... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100113268-1-lawn-care-service---agriculture.html 4 Jun 2009 04:41:23 GMT Know the secrets to making grass a little greener? Start a lawn care business. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/finance/100000141-1-ideas-start-your-own-business.html 15 Aug 2008 07:13:31 GMT You can find some business idea here to make much more money... http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017129-1-eight-million-dollar-businesses-you%2527ve-never.html 28 Aug 2009 03:28:16 GMT Have a nutty idea for a business? Before you toss it aside, check out these eight million-dollar companies you've probably never heard of. And there are scores more seven-figure top lines where these came from. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100016425-1-4-ways-boost-business-blog.html 10 Jul 2009 01:40:20 GMT If done correctly, a blog can attract a dedicated audience to build upon and share expertise, information, ideas and content, while boosting awareness of your company and brand. If done incorrectly, however, you can leave customers feeling dissatisfied and ready to turn to your competitor. Here are four ways you can leverage a blog: http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/technology/100016051-1-6-ways-make-money-online.html 5 Jul 2009 17:06:05 GMT online business idea http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/finance/100001740-1-six-questions-determine-your-new.html 7 Oct 2008 03:29:20 GMT We've all been there, drinking our morning coffee, reading the business section, when--Bam!--the idea comes crashing home: that new gizmo or service that's going to change the world, or at least make us rich. But before you liquidate your 401(k) for startup capital, step back and figure out whether your "great idea" truly translates into a money-making venture. Here are six questions worth asking. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100018073-1-gear-up-holidays--and-beyond.html 25 Nov 2009 07:21:15 GMT Here are some tips for the holiday season--and beyond: http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017989-1-6-biggest-mistakes-raising-startup.html 20 Nov 2009 05:46:15 GMT Steering clear of these missteps can increase your chances of success, both in obtaining startup funds and keeping the money flowing... http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017902-1-5-rules-pitching-very-rich.html 16 Nov 2009 06:38:50 GMT If you're looking to ink a deal with a really wealthy individual (there are plenty of wealthy women, but I'll make this example male, because that's the universal pronoun), here are five rules to put you way ahead of your competition. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017739-1-simple-ways-invest-real-estate.html 26 Oct 2009 08:12:22 GMT Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot more complicated than investing in stocks and bonds. In this article, we'll go beyond buying a home and introduce you to real estate as an investment. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017597-1-5-hot-career-paths-future.html 20 Oct 2009 06:05:41 GMT Returning to school to upgrade (or begin) an education leading to a new career is nearly impossible for many of us. The time, money and skills involved are just to much for most working adults. But by using projections from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, you can find work in the (soon-to-be) most cutting-edge industries in the world, in much less time and for less money! http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017767-1-6-simple-steps-%25241-million.html 19 Oct 2009 18:32:25 GMT Let's face it; we all don't make millions of dollars a year, and the odds are that most of us won't receive a large windfall inheritance either. However, that doesn't mean that we can't build sizeable wealth - it'll just take some time. If you're young, time is on your side and retiring a millionaire is achievable. Read on for some tips on how to increase your savings and work toward this goal. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017573-1-6-morbid-careers-devilish-incomes.html 19 Oct 2009 05:55:04 GMT As Halloween approaches and your thoughts turn to ghoulish interests, why not consider a spooky career? Dealing with dead bodies may not be your ideal job, but you may change your mind when you find out how much it pays. Though not for the faint of heart, the following careers offer some great financial rewards. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017543-1-make-your-video-stand-out.html 14 Oct 2009 01:35:14 GMT Video used to be the domain of only the largest companies with the biggest marketing budgets. But the explosion of online video sharing sites has given companies of all sizes the opportunity to create and disseminate videos. http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017527-1-quiz%253A-what-type-home-based.html 13 Oct 2009 04:45:17 GMT Figure out who you really are and what kind of entrepreneur you want to be. Are you a Growth Maven or a Lifestyle Guru? http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/entrepreneur/100017401-1-8-top-young-entrepreneurs.html 25 Sep 2009 04:42:45 GMT These young entrepreneurs are all worth watching -- for the companies they run today and for the ones they are likely start in the future. They're part of Generation Y, born between 1977 and 1994, which is well on its way to becoming the most entrepreneurial generation in U.S. history.