"There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed." -- Frank Buchman (1878-1961)

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One woman collects branches from three particular trees. These trees have honeysuckle vines entwined on them. She removes the bark and maintains the natural shape of these branches during the polishing, sanding, staining and sealing processing of the wood. The reasons for this is because the vines create a spiral indentation on the wood. These branches are made into walking canes and can be found in specialty gift stores.

Renting out driveways is another development. People with double wide driveways have started renting that extra space to others during conventions or for recreational vehicles. Prices can vary with the distance involved since location is important.

Wedding signature trays are created using a large copper tray. The inside is covered with a thin layer of wax. Guests sign through the wax with a stylus, exposing the copper. An acid is poured over the wax to burn the tray. The wax is removed and India ink is used to fill in the signatures.

Doll clothes are also a popular venture to get into. Pick up and clothe various types and sizes of dolls or offer to repair doll clothes and/or provide new doll clothes on request.

Rocks can be painted with simple pictures of local insects, landmarks or animal paw prints and used for office desk paperweights. Fabrics can be also be used if placed on a attractive or unique frame or stand. Clean the rock. Paint a background color. Paint the design within the background color. Use a black permanent marker for your signature in the corner or back of the rock. Seal with shellac.

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The marketing of these services can be done with letters introducing and offering your products and services to various gift stores since production in high quantity would be difficult to fill, for some of the above mentioned items.

The use of flyers, brochures and posters would help with further promotion of these services. Attend a local craft show. Host a home party gift show. Join or start a Crafts guild. Sell direct in a high traffic tourist area. Classified ads and the internet are also shoestring budget alternatives for advertising your business venture.

The use of effective and targeted marketing strategies on a regular basis will ensure you with customers and business success. Good luck! Read more --> here.

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