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Here's a number of sucessful case studies built on unique (and in many cases easily dupliated or expanded) ideas. Keep a pad handy for the ideas you will get for your next business or product as you read these articles.

Mans Creates Million Dollar Business From Broken Gadgets Read this inspiring story of the man who turned his broken down Ipod into a millon dollar business! (Entire Article)		Potty Training 101 Janet wanted to help her friend who was frustrated with the daunting task of potty training her son. Janet looked for a certain product to help them and to her great astonishment there was nothing out there. That’s when this experienced mother knew what would help frustrated parents and potty training toddlers alike. Her idea is simple and kids and parents love it. (Entire Article)

A Compassionate Animal Business Niche Krista’s beloved Hunter was once considered a champion. But he started having troubling even moving around her house. Desperate, Krista turned to Jeff. Jeff’s unique experiences helped him create niche products for pets like Hunter. These products are not only a Godsend for pets but are also lucrative $500-$1000 per item. (Entire Article)		Two Siblings Invent a Hot Product While Trying To Improve Surfing Andrea and Antonio didn’t know much about hunting, firefighting or forensics when they created their product, but their cutting edge product is in demand by people who do. These amateur inventors have been featured in Popular Science. They started out wanting to improve surfing and ended up with a business they run from their home. (Entire Article)

Son Takes His Mother’s Recipe and Strikes Gold Andy, a content business owner, knew that there was something out there that he would enjoy doing more. When he realized how much his family and friends enjoyed something that he had been giving away for free for years he realized that he just might have something special. Now he can’t wait to get to work every day! (Entire Article)		Another Personal Chef Success Story Nick loves what he does. Not only is he passionate about his business, but he finds it relaxing too. If you love food than this might be the right kind of business for you! (Entire Article)

Frustrated Home Owner Seizes Opportunity Rick was surprised when he found himself in need of a service. He could not believe that something like this wasn’t around yet. You’ll also ask yourself “why didn’t I think of that.” This is a low-start up, no inventory type of business that could easily be run from a spare bedroom. (Entire Article)		Going Against the Latest and Greatest While most of us try to be cutting edge or keep up with the latest technology, Dean S. has based his business on being just the opposite. Dean has carved out a successful niche business selling what others can’t find anymore and what most kids today have never seen. (Entire Article)

Couple Makes $500 A Day From Home Laurie has turned her passion into a successful business. After a couple of years of building up the business her husband was able to quit his job to join in on the fun. It’s a very simple idea that any animal lover could try. This is a low tech, no Internet kind of business with very little start-up costs. (Entire Article)		Married Couple Start a Successful Pet Business Phil and Tracy were tired or working for other people so they decided start their own business. The couple now enjoys flexible hours and freedom that their business offers. And they now have four employees working for them. (Entire Article)

Entrepreneur Earns $4,000 Weekly Selling Other People's Unflattering Pictures Not only is he making a killing but he doesn't even have to take the picture! This evergreen business is one that is sure to turn heads. It's a great business model that could be duplicated using or not using the internet. (Entire Article)		Faking Out Your Boss Here’s a story that employees will love and employers will love to hate. (Entire Article)

Canadian Mompreneur Puts a Creative Spin On A Popular Product This new mom took a hobby of hers and turned it into a profitable business. What's more is that everyone has bought this type of product. Her unique idea is so simple you'll wonder "Why didn't I think of that first?" (Entire Article)		Busy Lifestyles = Great Business Opportunity You won't believe what some people are willing to pay others to do! Here's a little known business opportunity that could work in your area. It's simple to start with little to no overhead. . . (Entire Article)

Two Brothers Sell a Product Developed by The Government and Gross $1,000,000 And what's more is it is perfectly legal! This could be easily adapted into something you could do too. (Entire Article)		Bad Hair Day = Niche Product Success Instead of just getting mad about his hair, this young entrepreneur started running this Internet based business out of his student housing 1 bedroom apartment. Now he is running this successful business from his own two bedroom home. (Entire Article)

Two Former Ski Buddies Create Million Dollar Business What’s more is that they have virtually no competition. This type of business is very easy to run—with no products to manage and could be run from a spare room. It’s a simple idea and could easily be adapted to fill a need in your area. . . (Entire Article)		Unique Gift Results in Successful Part-time Business Mariana had a problem. She needed a gift to give a good friend turning 50. After searching for the perfect gift, she decided to create a unique gift for him. Her gift turned out to be a hot business. It's a great model that could easily be adapted for you. It would make an excellent part-time business with little start up costs! ($1500 or less) (Entire Article)

Turning Writing into Cash You won’t believe how profitable this business is and how this writer has tapped into a high-end market. It takes very little money to start something like this up. It’s simple to run. No employees or overhead needed. It could be run from a spare bedroom. (Entire Article)		Rockabye Rentals How this home-based business caters to young travelers and their caretakers. (Entire Article)

iPod Repair: Easy business model If you got an iPod for Christmas you'd better keep Matt's phone number on hand--Otherwise your new iPod will probably be in the trash by next Christmas. (Entire Article)		Farms Open Doors to Tourists Here's a new spin on an industry that goes way back . . . (Entire Article)

Christmas Decorator This seasonal business is mostly fun and some extra money too. (Entire Article)		Selling socks bring huge profits! This is a great story about how thinking outside the box could gross you $5 million! (Entire Article)

Smokers' Airline This entrepreneur is answering the call of frustrated smokers all over the world. (Entire Article)		Handywoman Home Repair There is no job too dirty nor any deck too old for this unique repairman to tackle. (Entire Article)

Serving Gourmet Food in Your Kitchen Meet these women who changed careers after 20 years in the work force. Life never tasted so good for these ladies and their clients. (Entire Article)		New "Hot" Item: Mud This Alaskan business woman stumbled across this natural product while on vacation. Learn why her product is expected to be able to compete in the fiercely competitive beauty industry. (Entire Article)

A New Spin on Towing After a frustrating experience when their car broke down, this couple came up with this simple and successful spin on an old business. After reading this, you'll say "Why didn't I think of that?" (Entire Article)		Horsing Around in the Kitchen Here is a case study of a woman who left her job of 9 years to follow her dream of having her own business. Learn from her mistakes and what makes her business tick . . . (Entire Article)

Life's Lemons Three sisters came up with this profitable idea while sitting around the kitchen table chatting about the lemons that life had just handed them. Learn how they did it and how you could model their success... (Entire Article)		Girly Girlz Cindy came up with this niche business idea after spending the afternoon with her 3-year-old daughter. Now she is a successful business owner with franchises of her business popping up everywhere. (Entire Article)

Crime Doesn't Pay - For the Criminal at Least See how this business is making healthy profits by doing the job that no one wants to do. (Entire Article)		Unique Webs Helps Niche Market Who would have thought that a ban on a certain activity would cause a group of people band together. Here's a unique website that helps them learn where continue their activity and a good lesson how you can capitalize on niches... (Entire Article)

Every Kid's Dream Party Wearing princess tiaras and playing Pass the Poisoned Apple or Pin the Kiss of the Frog, Sound like your typical kid's party? Learn how these creative women are creating parties for children and having a blast! (Entire Article)		Chocolate Lounges It's a place to hang out with friends while enjoy America's favorite sweet. Will a lounge be coming to your neighborhood? (Entire Article)

Personal Chef Meet personal chef Cheryl Mochau. She'll bring a home cooked dinner to your kitchen table. Learn all about this growing market (Entire Article)		Money Making Garbage Eaters Meet the couple whose invention can help others bring in $15,000 extra income their backyards. (Entire Article)

Making Money Teaching Others How to Build Their Own Boats Meet Ken Hankinson who has a passion for designing boats. Learn about how much fun he has helping others build their dream boats while he sits in his home office. (Entire Article)		Retired Couple Stumble into a Business Using Barn Wood Retired couple starts business by selling birdhouses made from 100-year-old barn wood. Learn how it all started and how much fun they are having making money with their hobby. (Entire Article)

25-year-old Entrepreneur's Company does $250,000 in Sales by Selling Trash Learn about his zero start up costs and how he didn't have to borrow a cent to start his creative business using scraps to create a clothing line! (Entire Article)		Mail a Hug Have you ever wanted a hug and there was no one around to give one to you? Learn about the novelty product that one couple came up with and their plans for selling them. (Entire Article)

Earning Money With Good News Learn all about this truly unique website that's giving everyone a lift and going to the public for $torie$. This website pays citizen journalists and gives readers bit of good news. Too good be true? (Entire Article)		How this 21-year-old Earned $1,000,000 for College in 4 Months! Tew's desperation and creativity landed him with a million dollars in the bank. This is a great example of thinking out of the box and earning lots of cash. (Entire Article)

Daycare for the Young and the Young at Heart Here's a new spin on an old idea, it's daycare for Little Mikey and Grandpa Joe (Entire Article)		Business? Child's Play! A childhood memory is the inspiration for this woman’s new venture (Entire Article)

Stress-Free Car Shopper This man makes his business shopping so you don't have to (Entire Article)		Unusual Bakery's Treats Fly Off Shelf This niche business has it's customers wanting more (Entire Article)

Unique Mobile Business Here's new spin on an old service. It's an idea that can bring in top dollar for almost any service business if you look at concept (Entire Article)		Dog Day Care A simple business for any dog lover (Entire Article)

Hi-tech Hiking Here's an unusual new hobby/game that someone will use to start a successful business. Will it be you? (Entire Article)		Cat Connections More crazy pet business ideas. Although this idea sounds goofy, there are enough cat lovers out there that this could be a success. (Entire Article)

If You Build It, They Will Come and Build It Too? Here's a concept that be applied to a number of industries. Be the first do to it in your area and you could be very successful. (Entire Article)		Somebody’s Got To Do It Sometimes the best money is doing what others don't want to do (or hiring others to do it) Here is a good example... (Entire Article)

More On Earning Money With Screen Savers Here are more ways to earn money with screen savers. (Entire Article)		Confessions of a Screensaver Thousandaire Here is a very simple (and old) product that is still bringing in good money for the people doing it. What's nice about it is it doesn't take long to create and you can sell it over and over and over... (Entire Article)

Simple Business With Huge Potential Here's a simple service you can offer to a very large market that is in desperate need of this ... (Entire Article)		Highrollers This is a great idea for a low start up business that could be started in almost any community... (Entire Article)

Cuddling Strangers Latest Craze Here's an example of a strange business idea that shows there are endless opportunities in the human relationship market... (Entire Article)		Clothing Optional Dining Here's a very unusual marketing and business idea that shows the power of marketing to niche groups... (Entire Article)

Unique Rental Idea Here's an idea with potential but only if you go after the right market. How do you think this person could increase his profits? (Entire Article)		Sell Dreams In a Box This is one of the best ideas for a product I've seen in a long time. It would be easy to copy this model to use for an almost never ending supply of products that you could create. Here are some ideas for you... (Entire Article)

Snap, Crackle, Cash Here's an unusual business idea that is a big hit. So far it only has 2 locations in the U.S. Can you be one of the first to offer it in your area? (Entire Article)		Florida Man Makes Money Selling Answers Here's a very clever way someone is making money from peoples passion for puzzles... (Entire Article)

Easy Way to Earn Money On Amazon.com Here's a little known but powerful way to make some extra money on Amazon.com Here's how a 14 year old earned $320 in 1 day using this technique... (Entire Article)		Baby Fitness Here's a tremendous market you'v probably never thought of. Create the right product for it and you'll need a wheelbarrow to take your money to the bank... (Entire Article)

How to Turn $10 Into $4,000 In One Week A big thanks to Don Alm for letting me repost this great article he wrote on making some great cash even if you only have $10 to start! (Entire Article)		Make Money in Your Backyard O.K. you won't get rich with this little project but if you live in the right areas, it's a fun way for kids to make some extra money... (Entire Article)

From Idea to 4 Offices In 18 Months Here's a great story of a start up company that has so much business they can't keep up with demand. Read about the reason for their success and how you can use it to turn any ordinary business into a winner.. (Entire Article)		Selling Seawater Heres another great example of how a million dollar product could be all around you and you can get all you want-FREE! (Entire Article)

Husbands Gift Starts Million Dollar Online Business! Here's an amazing story how a gift from her husband, inspired one 20 something year old women to remember her childhood and start a million dollar online business. Learn what her niche is and how you could create your own empire from something similar! (Entire Article)		Compilation Products How would you like to create a best selling information product or book ...without having to write it yourself? In fact people send you the content FREE! Here's how one person did and how you can too.... (Entire Article)

Become a Consumer Sleuth If you like helping people, here is a zero cost start up idea that could earn you some extra money in your spare time and has the potential for full time.. (Entire Article)		Hot Business to Help Moms Here's a business idea that could make you look like a hero in your local area and help stay at home moms earn money... (Entire Article)

$1,000 for Few Hours Work Here's a simple idea that will work just about anywhere and can bring in a thousand dollars or more for a few hours work. (Entire Article)		Two Quick Money Makers Here are 2 little "offline" money makers that could put some money in your pocket for little work. (Entire Article)

Company Waste Creates Doggone Good Business This couple noticed a lot of scrap product being thrown from a certain manufacturing company. They created a product that started a booming business for them. What can you do with this same scrap? Come up with an answer and you could be on your way to your own fortune! (Entire Article)		Help People and Make a Nice Income With This Low Startup Business Here's a business idea that has nothing to do with the internet but people will pay you $200 each for making a few calls and call you a hero... (Entire Article)

Bet You Can't Eat Just One! People called Richard crazy when he quit his full time job to start a farm that raised a very unusual crop. Now he has the last laugh and has created a unique gift product you might want to give to the person who has everything... (Entire Article)		How to Make Good Money Selling Special Items You Can Find Free In Your Own Neighborhood Here's a great little business idea with no start up costs and lets you earn great profits selling something online that you can find free.. (Entire Article)

New Subscription Site For College Students Here's an interesting idea for a membership website run completely by college students (Entire Article)		From Family Disaster To Multi-Million Dollar Business Christopher was sick when he accidently destroyed items that had been in his family for generations. Read how he turned this tragedy into a multi-million dollar business and the critical lessons we can all learn from it.. (Entire Article)

From Idea to $6 Million Dollar Business How many times have you thought, "I wish I could find ___?" Here's a story of a man who couldn't find what he wanted, so he started a company to provide it an now is making a fortune.. (Entire Article)		Weekend Money Maker Here's a quick little money making idea you could put together for some fast cash. It could be a BIG hit during certain holidays..mark your calender... (Entire Article)

Travel Buddy Do you like people and like to travel? If so, here is a business idea that could not only let you travel free, but actually pay you to travel! (Entire Article)		Dental Dollars-Earn $500-$5000/month Here's a simple business idea that could bring in $500 month or possibly much more in your spare time. It's a service that you would probably never dreamed of in a million years. It's "clean" work, no real physical labor and all you do is wait for the phone to ring.. (Entire Article)

10 Million Sold In 6 Months! Here's a hot idea that made a mint for the creators. Do a little brainstorming with this model and you could have your own hit (Entire Article)		Big Niche=Success 08-20-2003 Here's a business that's cashing in by servicing a neglected part of the general leisure market. Learn how they do it and discover how you can find your own market... (Entire Article)

Success With Online Communities 08-18-2003 Here is another example of people creating successful community websites with a twist you probably never thought of. Study these models for your own success.. (Entire Article)		Leisure Profits Now matter what the economy people are looking for unique ways to spend their vacations and holidays Here are some unusual businesses that have been created to help people have unique experiences and ideas how you can profit from them. (Entire Article)

The Next Gold Rush… Local Email Marketing? Here's a simple idea for a business that could be done almost anywhere. There is very little competiton and once set up you should be able to count on automatic renewals for years to come. .. (Entire Article)		Creative Cash How would you like to sell "money". These 2 women came up with a unique twist to do just that. It was so unique that they had to clear it with the Secret Service. Here's their story and how you could do something similar... (Entire Article)

Cut and Paste-From Scraps to Riches Do you know what the hottest new hobby is? If not you may be missing out on a gold mind. Here's a story about 2 women with no business experience whose new business in this niche is projected to reach a million dollars in less than 2 years! With a little braindstorming you might be able to can ride this wave to... (Entire Article)		Success By the Inch Here's an unusual idea that could be done almost anywhere. If done right, it takes very little money ($25 US?) to get started and several people have earned millions with this idea. You don't even need to own the items to sell them. All you need to do is keep your eyes open for situations where you can apply this idea. You can probably find one or more of these items in your own local area, but they could also be found in your country, worldwide or even the universe! Here are several examples of how other people are doing it... (Entire Article)

Nutty Idea Creates $10,000,000 Business I first learned about this business idea and case study from a Dan Kennedy book called, "How to Make a Millions Dollar With Your Ideas." This business idea can be duplicated in many parts of the world. Maybe in your local area. You may not make $10 million dollars but it could be very profitable without many of the risks of traditional businesses.. (Entire Article)		Stay-At-Home Moms Does $500,000 In Sales With Home Business This stay at home mom isn't getting rich but she has received over $500,000 in orders from a business that's simple and inexpensive to start at home. It has nothing to do with party plans or MLM... (Entire Article)

Twist to Old Product Starts 30 Year Old Company Here's a company that took an old product, gave it a twist and turned it into a 30 year old company. You've probably used this item if you live in Minnesota but not if you live in California... (Entire Article)		Turning Your Hobby Into a Lifestyle. . . Heres how I turned a hobby into a business that earns me $500/hr in my spare time. It's not for everyone, but if you have a little adventure in you, you'll love it.. (Entire Article)

$2.3 Billion Industry You Could Get a Slice Of Here's a product you can make at home, with very little money but is part of a $2.3 billion dollar industry. A recent twist to this product is opening up new opportunities even for the little guy to get in on.. (Entire Article)		Kids Sell It For You Imagine a plan where kids do all the selling for you. In addition the product they are selling is so hot that the kids bring back fistfuls of cash. Here's how one women turned this offline idea and just $1,000 in start up money in 1997 into a million dollar business. Here's the plan and several ways you can start with zero money.. (Entire Article)