Entrepreneurial Itches

I frequently am asked for ideas for new businesses. I don't often hear ideas I like, but a list of the ones I find most interesting might prove useful if one of us suddenly ends up needing to work for ourselves.

Tech Enthusiasts>

• Quized access to child's computer: Child must answer age appropriate questions before accessing their cell or computer. Questions could be about specific subjects, the bible/koran, current events, etc.
  
• Start a group blog: A group of passionate know-it-alls could raise a little extra cash maintaining a informational site commenting on their favorite site for a specific audience.
  

Greenies

• Invest in commodities like oil and gold
  
• Buy land on the fringes of cities to capitalize on urban sprawl or
  
• Buy blighted property on bus/train routes to capitalize on a shift to public transportation
  

Counter Recessionistas>

• Invest in commodities like oil and gold
  
• Save like you will be out of work for 6 months in 2009
  
• Buy distressed properties
  

Go with What You Know

• Consult/Teach something you did in your twenties
  
• Survey an emerging micro-industry and sell the results.