The most popular August 2014 business ideas represent a growing consumer demand for convenience and affordability. While the presence of niche subscription services is still very strong, businesses are also expanding in the services and products they offer on a rental basis.
Thanks to a new service called 'Vow To Be Chic,' bridesmaids no longer need to stress over the cost of their outfit for their best friend's special day. The service offers chic ensembles for weddings that can be worn the day of and returned shortly after.
Similarly, 'Pley' is service that lets parents rent LEGO toys for their children. For $15 a month, subscribers can have new sets of LEGO delivered to their home every month and picked up at the end.
Delivery services like beer and grilled cheese sandwiches are also becoming the norm.
Trend Hunter's Business Trend Report offers more examples and more research for the top August 2014 business ideas.
Top 85 Business Ideas in August
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Beach Library Installations
Herman Kompernas Promotes Reading by the Bulgarian Black Sea
82
Responsive Fitting Room Booths
Urban Research's Wearable Clothing is Portable and Interactive
81
Seemingly Rude Greetings
FINCHandHARE'S Hilarious Greeting Cards Appear Mean but Are Rather Kind
80
Books on T-Shirts
Litographs Creates Stunning Graphic Designs Using Only Text and Color
79
Mysterious Crowdfunding Campaigns
Jordan Bishop's Product Launch on Crowdtilt is for the Unknown
78
Fox Den Window Displays
This Vibrant Hermes Window Display Shows a Fox at Home
77
Deconstructed Denim Editorials
The Madewell Denim Lookbook Features Models Dressed in Skinny Jeans
76
Unconventional Shop Displays
Fendi's Designer Pop-Up Shop Displays Include Vending Machines
75
Sweet Selfie Deliveries
Founder James Middleton Says Boomf's Next Step is Tricycle Delivery
74
Archery Themed Credentials
These Unique Business Cards Transform Into a Working Bow and Arrow
73
Sign Language Eateries
Signs Restaurant in Toronto is Meant to Create Jobs for Deaf Individuals
72
Men-Only Shopping Services
Selfridges' Personal Shopping Service Caters Specifically to Men
71
Shopping Survey Tablets
Co-operative Food's Smart Shopping Cart Asks Customers for Feedback
70
Hi-Tech Coffee Chains
A Concept Tim Hortons Store Proposes a Hi-Tech New Design and Coffee Beer
69
Printed Photo Subscriptions
Timeshel's Picture Printing Service Helps You Document Every Moment
68
LED Lettuce Operations
The Mirai Co. Lettuce Farm Uses Special Lighting to Optimize Plant Growth
67
Beer Delivery Services
Steam Whistle Now Has a Free Home Delivery Option for Torontonians
66
Health Food Shopping Rewards
This Insurance Policy Offers Monetary Healthy Eating Incentives
65
Food Service Grievances
Consumer Reports Compiled an Infographic of Common Restaurant Complaints
64
Disappearing Family Businesses
Carl Corey Captures a World Dominated by Big-box Retailers
63
Communal Rental Services
Rentinue's Rental Directory Helps You Find and Locate Items for Rent
62
Marriage Proposal Resumes
Catherine Pelletier Likens Applying to the Right Job to Engagements
61
Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Starbucks' Mobile App Will Soon Let You Order and Pay in Advance
60
Novelist Twitter Confessions
Working on My Novel by Cory Arcangel is Full of Insights
59
Beauty Subscription Shops
Birchbox's Subscription Service Experience Now Takes the Form of a Shop
58
Lager Vending Machines
The DraftServ Beverage Vending Machine Lets the Consumers Be the Bartender
57
Shocked Mannequins
This Japanese Mannequin's Jaw Drops as Part of a Summer Sale Announcement
56
Mobile Digital Wallets
CU Wallet is a Hi-Tech Credit Union Commerce Tool Targeting Millenials
55
Luxury Credit Memberships
Magnises Credit Card is Designed for Youthful Age Groups
54
At-Home Call Center Platforms
Kallfly's Call Center Service Platform Can Be Operated from Home
53
Redesigned Bibles
Bibliotheca by Adam Lewis Greene Makes the Text Easier to Read
52
2020 Workplace Infographics
Website Top 10 Online Colleges Visualizes Valuable Future Work Skills
51
Realistic Retail Mannequins
JC Penny's Retail Display Mannequins Reflect Diverse Body Types
50
Creative Hiring Infographics
This ‘10 Step Guide to Hiring a Designer’ Infographic is Helpful
49
Professional Networking Apps
LinkedIn's Connected App Strengthens Business Relationships
48
Toy Rental Services
Pley Lets People Rent LEGO Sets Instead of Buying Them
47
Influencer Summer Camps
Spark Camp is a Casual Conference for World's Brightest Minds
46
Discounted Ingredient Apps
A Dutch App Tracks Supermarket Deals and Offers Inexpensive Recipes
45
Hi-Tech Sandwich Carts
The Melt's SmartBox is Like an Oven on Wheels to Keep Grilled Cheese Hot
44
Social Shopping Apps
The Fun Feature on Alibaba's Tmall App Tags Visible Brands in Photos
43
Floating Oyster Bars
The Grand Banks Oyster Bar is Located on a Boat
42
Personalized Virtual Fitting Rooms
Metail's #ShareYourCher Lets You Try on Cher Horowitz' Clothes
41
Deal-Finding Shopping Apps
The SnapUp App is Made for Money Savvy Individuals
40
Staff-less Java Houses
The Vault is a Self-Serve Coffee Shop That Relies On the Honor System
39
Work Productivity Infographics
Data Indicates Working Longer Hours Does Not Mean More Productivity
38
Social Media Reward Programs
Trend Hunter's Jaime Neely Discusses Points-Based Social Bartering
37
Job-Picking Infographics
These Informative Illustrations From JobCluster Cover Choosing a Career
36
Facial Recognition Doorbells
The Chui Offers Revolutionary Secure Access to One's Home
35
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The Jinn App Allows You To Have Anything You Want Delivered in One Hour
34
Continent-Traversing Cycling Chronicles
Jedidiah Jenkins is Writing Oregon to Patagonia, the Novel
33
Banking Assistant Apps
The Kasisto Virtual Personal Assistant is Intelligent and Simple to Use
32
Expense Tracking Apps
The One Touch Expenser Helps You Manage Your Money Efficiently
31
Cultural Fit Apps
Good.co Provides Personality Quizzes to Determine Where You Should Work
30
Unlimited E-Return Services
Clarus' Return Saver Makes Returning Online Purchases Worthwhile
29
Impression Rewarding Restaurants
Not A Burger Stand Offers Discounts to People Doing Impressions
28
Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Vow To Be Chic Allows Your Bridal Party to Rent a Bridesmaid Dress
27
Shoppable Advertisement Apps
Target's In a Snap Smart Shopping App Lets You Shop Print Ads
26
Speedy Bike Delivery Services
Hurrier Picks Up Food, Packages and More for Busy Torontonians
25
Squared Smartphone Screens
The BlackBerry Passport Mobile Device Opts for a Gigantic Screen Displa
24
Matchmaking Employment Apps
The Jobr App Lets You Search for Employment Like Matches on Tinder
23
Tech-Embedded Business Cards
These Paper Business Cards Feature an Embedded USB Drive
22
Adventurous Library Cards
This Library Card Design Features Characters from Adventure Time
21
Business Travel Rental Services
Airbnb's Business Travel Rentals Cater to Those Who Travel & Work
20
Empowering Entrepreneurial Scholarships
The Barbie Bursary is for Enterprising Young Girls
19
Mediterranean Dessert Smoothies
Mad Greek Cafe Restaurant Features Baklava Milkshake Products
18
Classic Fiction Infographics
This Lengthy Infographic Examines Famous Literature By the Numbers
17
Alternative Online Banks
Bluebird by American Express Does Away with Traditional Checking Accounts
16
Social List Apps
The Socialist App Sets Itself Apart With Its Social and Integration Features
15
Celebrated Therapist Diaries
The Red Book by Carl Jung is Published Decades After His Death
14
3D-Printed Product Stores
The Amazon 3D-Printed Products Store Offers Custom 3D-Printed Goods
13
Crunchy Taco Pizzas
Pizza Hut Korea's Latest Pizza is Meant to be Eaten Folded Like a Taco
12
Number-Visualizing Dashboards
The Numerics App Provides a Customized Business Analytics Dashboard
11
Overloaded Texas Burgers
Carl's Jr.'s Texas BBQ Thickburger Does Everything Bigger
10
Multifunctional Finance Tools
Android's Toshl Finance Budget and Expense App Makes Saving Easy
9
Kid Lift Apps
This Child Transportation Service Gets Your Kids Home Safe When You Can't Be There
8
Personalized Virtual Mannequins
The Fitle 3D Avatar Tries On Clothes When You're Shopping Online
7
Digitized Gift Card Apps
The Amazon Wallet App Lets You Digitally Store Loyalty and Gift Cards
6
Simplified Time-Tracking Apps
Tiempo App Keeps a Log of Employee Hours So You Can Get Back to Work
5
Mileage-Based Insurance Plans
Metromile Pay-Per-Mile Service Saves Helps Drivers Save Money
4
Vice-Spiced Rums
This Spiced Rum Drink Boasts the Taste of Coffee & Cigarettes
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Anxiety-Ridden Spicy Chips
The Doritos Roulette Bag Contains a Few Painfully Hot Chips
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Soup-Inspired Sandwiches
East Borough's Pho Baguette Saves You From Choosing a Soup or a Sandwich
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Dedicated Politician TV Channels
The Sarah Palin Channel Gives Viewers Access to All Things Palin
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Digital-First Scavenger Hunts
Chipotle Opts for Influencer Marketing for its Giveaway Promotion
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants
Armored Fresh Has Launched Its First Restaurant in Brooklyn
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Cheeseboard-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins' Brie My Guest Combines Brie and Burrata Flavors
Fun Insurance Policies
M&M's Ice Cream & Lemonade are Protecting Summer Parties with "Funsurance"
AI-Driven Last-Mile Deliveries
The Rounds Predicts When Items Need Replacing with Machine Learning
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Cooling Solution Contests
Bliss Skincare Offers Consumers a Chance to Have Ac Bills Paid
Ice Cream Insurance Plans
Baskin-Robbins Introduces a Cheeky New Initiative, Melt Insurance
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Dog-Focused QSR Campaigns
The Hot Dog on a Stick Dog Days of Summer Campaign Treats Pooches
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Viral Grilled Cheese Burritos
Chipotle Teamed Up with a TikTok Creator to Share a Tasty Menu Hack
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Post-Partum Meal QSR Campaigns
Burger King Captures a Special Moment with Bundles of Joy Campaign
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Value-Focused Pizza Menus
The Pizza Hut $7 Deal Lover’s Menu Has a Total of 17 Options
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Family-Friendly Recipe Delivery Services
HelloFresh Family is Arriving for Back-to-School Season
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Value-Driven Delivery Memberships
Skip+ Unlocks Lower Service Fees, Premium Deals and More
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
Affordable Hot Dog Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Debuts the $5 Simple Crafts Menu
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Delectable Cookie Debuts
Edible Arrangements Unveils a Cookie Line with Fixed and Rotating Options
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Food Delivery Miami Raffles
Doordash is Offering Summer of DashPass for the 5th Time
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Taco Discovery Boxes
Taco Bell is Sharing a Craveable Offer Exclusively on Taco Tuesdays
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
AI Meal Planners
Sousy is an AI Sous Chef That Turns Short Chats into Weekly Meal Plans
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses
A Friendly Bread Makes Premium, Convenient Frozen Sandwiches
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
In-House Delivery Services
Bok a Bok Chicken Partners with Cartwheel to Enhance Service
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Playful Dinner-Inspired Challenges
Mrs. T's Pierogies Has Launched the Go-Fun-Me Challenge
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Digital Taco Subscriptions
Taco Bell is Introducing the Return of Its Taco Subscription Program
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Plant-Powered Breakfast Clubs
Violife's Wiiildy Good Breakfast Club Treats Consumers to a Meal
BBQ-Style Charcuterie Kits
The BBQterie Kit Builds Smoky, Savory Grazing Boards
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Complimentary Sandwich QSR Promotions
Arby's Free Sandwich Month is Taking Place in April
Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses
Azazie Designed a Dress for Delaney Childs' June Wedding
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Fresh-Baked Cookie Deliveries
Tiff's Treats Simplifies Gifting Others and Treating Yourself
Elf-Inspired Cars
Turo Debuts Elfmobiles in NYC to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Elf Movie
Munchies-Themed Holiday Promotions
Cheba Hut Nugsgiving Celebrates the Brand's Sandwiches
Football Weekend QSR Promotions
The Wendy's Deal-ivery Promotion Offers Ample Deals
Back-to-School QSR Deals
SONIC will Add Free Items to the SONIC Teachers' Circle Program
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
Raising the Bar's Boxes Boast Alcohol-Free Spirits, Mixers, and More
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Luxury Bridal Rental Platforms
P.S. Bridal Rental Lets Brides Rent Out Their Own Wedding Dresses
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Special Birthday Promotions
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Celebrating Over 25 Million Birthdays
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Curated Cheese Experiences
Curdbox Will Certainly Delight Cheese Enthusiasts
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Low-Cost Pizzeria Memberships
Chuck E. Cheese's Fun Pass Offers Unlimited Visits for $7.99 Monthly
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
Budget-Minded Pizzeria Promotions
The Peter Piper Pizza Family Deals are Launching for the Summer
Parent-Rewarding Burger Promotions
This Wayback Burgers Promotion Rewards September Baby Parents
Celebratory Pizza Promotions
Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways is Tasty
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Grilled Cheese-Style Bites
Farm Rich's Turned a Timeless Comfort Food into a Handheld Snack
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
The Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is Delightful
Customizable Summer Food Menus
The QuickChek Summer Value Menu is Packed with Options
Low-Cost Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The Jack In The Box Sourdough Grilled Cheese is Priced at $4
Festive Restaurant Catering Menus
The Bar Louie Seasonal Catering Specials are Arriving Now
Collaborative Restaurant Recipe Kits
GRUBBY and LEON Grocery Partnered on Limited-Edition Dishes
Summertime BBQ Catering Menus
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Catering Menu Now Has Three New Options
Low-Cost Sandwich Delivery Deals
This Cousin Subs Delivery Deal is Arriving fro Football Season
Premium Retailer Sandwich Menus
These New Casey’s Sandwiches Come in Three Options