Profitable Small Businesses From Years Ago. Can They Be Profitable Today?

Although there are many creative businesses today that were started on the internet,  we may forget about those successful businesses that were profitable in the last century, before the internet ever started.  Maybe even long before that.

What did those creative entrepreneurs do to try to make money without holding down the traditional 9 to 5 job?  (Isn’t that really 8 to 5?)  I am going to explore through my blog posts a number of those businesses.  While I am mentioning them, try to think about the possibility of starting a similar business in your community, and to also think about applying that business as an internet business.  Why not?  If it was successful back then, what’s to stop it from making money today?

(1)  The first business I am going to talk about is nature’s way of getting rid of rats.  Did you know that a rat has a natural enemy?  It’s called the ferret.  People have operated successful businesses in the past, raising and selling ferrets to help people get rid of those pesky vermin.  Some of their customers even bought them as pets.   FIND OUT ABOUT FERRETS

A ferret is a weasel-like carnivore, about 14 inches long, usually white with red eyes and used to hunt rabbits, rats, etc.  Many ship companies use ferrets to rid their ships of rats, and they are also used by warehouses for the same purpose.

To raise and breed ferrets, you only need to start with 20 or 30.  Your herd will increase to several thousand, depending on how much land you have that would be available for this unusual enterprise.

The original article describing this unusual business, explained that a Mr. Gilman in an eastern state had a very profitable business, (partly because there wasn’t much competition).

Can you see yourself doing this?  Maybe there is some vacant land in your area that you could lease for this purpose.

That’s it for this time.  Look out for other posts from me on the unusual and proven to be successful businesses from years ago, or even today.

Best regards,

Jim Young

Sale!

Portable-Printer with phone holder.

$99
$999.99

Portable-Printer with phone holder, Thermal-Wireless-Bluetooth-Mini Inkless-Printer for Travel Support 8.5″ X 11″ US Letter&Legal A4&A5 Thermal Paper, Compatible with Android and iOS Phone&Laptop.

(This is a direct link to AMAZON. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases).

4,608 Replies to “Profitable Small Businesses From Years Ago. Can They Be Profitable Today?”

  1. Wonderful paintings! That is the type of info that should be shared across the internet. Shame on the seek engines for no longer positioning this post upper! Come on over and visit my web site . Thank you =)

  2. I like the valuable information you supply to your
    articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and test again here frequently.
    I’m relatively certain I’ll learn many new stuff
    right right here! Best of luck for the next!

  3. Good day! Would you mind if I share your blog with my myspace
    group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really appreciate your content.

    Please let me know. Thank you

  4. obviously like your web-site however you have to check the spelling on several of your posts.
    A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I in finding it very bothersome to tell the
    reality nevertheless I will certainly come
    back again.

  5. Howdy terrific blog! Does running a blog like this require
    a large amount of work? I have absolutely no expertise
    in coding but I had been hoping to start my own blog in the near future.
    Anyway, should you have any ideas or tips for new blog owners please share.
    I know this is off topic however I just wanted to ask.
    Thanks!

  6. It’s going to be finish of mine day, but before ending I am reading this fantastic post to improve my know-how.

  7. When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added”
    checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three e-mails
    with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove
    me from that service? Cheers!

  8. I am not sure where you’re getting your information, but good topic.

    I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.
    Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this info for my mission.

  9. Good day very cool website!! Man .. Beautiful .. Wonderful ..
    I’ll bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally?
    I’m satisfied to seek out so many helpful info here within the submit, we want develop extra
    techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . .
    . . .

  10. That is really fascinating, You are a very professional blogger.

    I’ve joined your rss feed and stay up for seeking extra of your magnificent post.
    Additionally, I’ve shared your website in my social networks

  11. Helpful information. Lucky me I found your website by chance,
    and I am shocked why this coincidence did not came about
    in advance! I bookmarked it.

  12. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find
    many of your post’s to be precisely what I’m looking for.

    can you offer guest writers to write content in your case?

    I wouldn’t mind composing a post or elaborating on a number of the subjects you write with regards to here.
    Again, awesome blog!

  13. I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful,
    your authored material stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following.
    unwell unquestionably come more formerly again as exactly the same
    nearly very often inside case you shield this hike.

  14. Yesterday, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a twenty five foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation.
    My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this
    is totally off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  15. Greetings! Quick question that’s totally off topic.
    Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly?
    My weblog looks weird when viewing from my apple iphone.

    I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to
    fix this problem. If you have any recommendations, please share.
    Appreciate it!

  16. When I initially commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a
    comment is added I receive 4 emails with the same comment.

    Is there a means you are able to remove me from that service?
    Appreciate it!

  17. I precisely desired to thank you very much all over again. I do not know what I would’ve done without the actual suggestions contributed by you directly on such theme. It has been the challenging matter for me, but being able to see the very skilled approach you processed it took me to jump over delight. Extremely thankful for this assistance and in addition wish you find out what a powerful job that you’re getting into teaching most people through your website. Most likely you’ve never encountered any of us.

  18. Good ¡V I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs as well as related information ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, site theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Nice task..

  19. Thanks for some other informative blog. Where else may just I get that type of information written in such a perfect means?
    I’ve a challenge that I am just now working on, and I’ve been at the glance out
    for such info.

  20. An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a colleague who had been conducting a little research on this.
    And he in fact bought me lunch simply because I found it for
    him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!!
    But yeah, thanx for spending some time to discuss this matter here on your web site.

  21. May I simply just say what a comfort to discover
    somebody who actually understands what they are discussing on the internet.
    You actually understand how to bring a problem to light and make it important.
    More and more people must read this and understand this side of the story.
    I was surprised that you’re not more popular given that you most certainly have the gift.

  22. Good post but I was wanting to know if you could write a litte more
    on this subject? I’d be very grateful if you could
    elaborate a little bit further. Thanks!

  23. Howdy! This blog post could not be written any better!

    Looking through this post reminds me of my previous roommate!
    He constantly kept preaching about this. I’ll
    forward this post to him. Fairly certain he’s going to have a very good read.
    Many thanks for sharing!

  24. I wanted to thank you for this very good read!!
    I definitely enjoyed every bit of it. I have you saved as a favorite to check out
    new stuff you post…

  25. Having read this I believed it was rather informative.
    I appreciate you spending some time and effort to put this informative article together.
    I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and commenting.
    But so what, it was still worthwhile!

  26. This design is spectacular! You most certainly know how
    to keep a reader entertained. Between your wit
    and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Wonderful job.
    I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented
    it. Too cool!

  27. That is really fascinating, You’re an excessively skilled blogger.
    I’ve joined your rss feed and look forward to searching for more of your magnificent post.
    Additionally, I’ve shared your website in my social networks

  28. Genuinely when someone doesn’t be aware of afterward its
    up to other viewers that they will help, so here it occurs.

  29. If you wish for to take much from this piece of writing
    then you have to apply these techniques to your won webpage.

  30. I have to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing
    this website. I really hope to see the same high-grade blog posts
    from you later on as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to
    get my own blog now 😉

  31. It’s genuinely very complicated in this full of activity life to listen news on TV, therefore I simply
    use internet for that reason, and get the most up-to-date information.

  32. Definitely believe that which you stated. Your favorite justification appeared to be on the web the easiest thing to be aware of.
    I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while people consider worries that
    they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out the whole
    thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal.
    Will likely be back to get more. Thanks

  33. I am curious to find out what blog platform you
    are utilizing? I’m having some small security problems with my latest site and I would like to find something more secure.
    Do you have any suggestions?

  34. I enjoy what you guys are usually up too. This type of
    clever work and reporting! Keep up the very good works guys I’ve
    included you guys to my own blogroll.

  35. Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve visited this web site before but
    after going through many of the posts I realized it’s new to me.
    Regardless, I’m definitely delighted I stumbled upon it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back often!

  36. Thank you for some other informative blog. Where else may I am getting that kind of information written in such an ideal way?
    I have a venture that I’m simply now operating on, and I’ve been on the look
    out for such info.

Leave a Reply

Discover more from Small Business Paths

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading