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Have you ever seen the big Stork sign on someone's front lawn announcing the birth of a child? This is a growing business where you create and build signs for yards announcing special occasions such as a new baby, retirement, eventful birthdays (21st, 50th, etc.).

Even the political signs you see around election time come from people who specialize in yard sign announcements.

This is a great business that can be incorporated with other fun, related businesses. For example:

- Announcement service

- Invitation service

- Gift Baskets

When you think of a yard announcement service, the first thought that comes to mind is a flat, one-dimensional stork cut out of plywood. But in order to create a niche and a successful business, you will have to be extremely creative to avoid the “same old same old.”

As with any business, thinking outside the box and coming up with new and unique ways to announce someone’s special occasion will give you an edge on the competition.

I’ve seen some great yard announcements, some made up of multiple parts that take a little longer to create but cost more, too. More profit in your pocket!

If you like to use your hands to build things, this job can be Fun!.

A background in art or design is helpful, but your inner creativity may help you bring in bigger profits. Being able to come up with your own unique ideas is important. Find ways to get the word out that is catchy and unique

You should also know how to use basic tools and even some power tools.

(This business is great for a husband who’s handy and a wife who’s creative. A perfect team business!)

Being able to come up with your own unique ideas is important. Finding ways to get the word out that is catchy and above the norm is fun and profitable.

A background in basic marketing and the ability to network and spread the word of mouth will only add to your chance of success. If you are planning on providing this service to businesses, you will need to explain your ideas in detail and provide great creative concepts that will "wow" their targeted clientel.

Most yard signs are rented on a per-day basis. But you can also sell the signs because some people want to keep their signs and keep them for the memories.

Purchase pricing range depending on your area, but typically you can charge anywhere from $50 to $100 and up per sign (depending on the size, the complication of the design, the time it takes for assembly, etc.).

You can start-up for under $500 for basic materials and to run a small ad in your local paper. You may also want to invest in a basic set of hand-tools, which can range in cost from $75 for a small set into the $300 dollar range for a high quality starter set.