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A huge success, the restaurant has opened offshoots in several cities around the world. Ugly Furnitures — firm specializing in creating hideous overpriced furniture This carpentry company was founded by three friends with zero skill and horrendous taste. They make intentionally ugly, poorly made furniture and sell it for over-inflated prices — what's not to like? Crowds on Demand — rents out crowds of people This L.
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Hangover Helpers — post party support This Colorado-based business offers a super-valuable service. The helpers also provide each hungover customer with Gatorade and a breakfast burrito. The Texas Lice Squad — roving lice-removal operatives If Dallas residents come down with a bad case of nits, they can call upon the services of the Texas Lice Squad, which will send a nurse to their home address to pick the lice from their hair. With people increasingly shunning chemical shampoo treatments, the business is flourishing.
Potato Parcel — mails personalized messages on potatoes Potato Parcel is the brainchild of pro app developer Alex Craig from North Texas who launched the company half-jokingly. The firm, which can stamp the message of your choice on a spud, is turning over thousands of dollars a month. Petite Mort Fur — makes fashion accessories from roadkill Artisans at this ethical fur company based in Massachusetts work with "accidental fur" recovered from highways in the state to produce a range of apparel.
Items on sale include pom pom hats, neck wraps and leg warmers. Chololi — the nose hair notification service If the nostril hairs of somebody you know are getting out of hand, you can turn to a service called Chololi to save the day. The cheeky company from Japan will send the hirsute person a gentle reminder to trim or pluck the hairs.
Turd Herders — professional pooper scoopers As you might have guessed from the not too subtle name, New Hampshire's Turd Herders specialize in removing pet poop from squeamish owners' backyards. Doggles — sunglasses for dogs These sunglasses for pooches were invented in by Roni Di Lullo, who wanted a pair of shades for her squinting dog. Did you find the story interesting? Like us on Facebook to see similar stories.
If you have drive and determination, you can make great money doing odd jobs for people. Make a list of jobs you are skilled at and are willing to tackle. Lots of jobs don't require any special knowledge or skill.
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For smaller repairs, a handshake agreement might be enough. Standout models include chairs made from Boeing engines and emergency exit doors repurposed as coffee tables. Four reasons why UK consumers are drinking less wine. Advised on application London W1. Click here to find out more about 'cookies'. For example, though a recession was in full-swing, saw the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in decades, according to the Kaufman Foundation. Doggles — sunglasses for dogs These sunglasses for pooches were invented in by Roni Di Lullo, who wanted a pair of shades for her squinting dog.
They may need yard care or home maintenance done. Make up some fliers and business cards. Include your name or the name of your business and your phone number, and list the jobs you are willing to do, any special skills you have and the cities you are willing to travel to.
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