The top October 2014 business ideas reflect the growing demand for increasingly niche subscription and delivery services across many industries. And as a result, many brands are making their products and services more accessible -- and desirable.
Some of the more interesting services to be added to the list include muesli delivery services that include making customized breakfast bowls, which will be delivered right to your door and a service that enables you post a chore you need completed on the Internet and have it completed through the power of crowdsourcing.
Other noteworthy businesses to keep an eye on include the clothing makeover machines and the bathroom traffic lights installed in washrooms in the Hollywood Bowl as a means to reduce wait times.
Trend Hunter's Business Trend Report has more examples and in-depth research of the top October 2014 business ideas.
Top 90 Business Ideas in October
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Dapper Tech Accessories
These Leather Laptop Bags From Germanmade Mix Style with Function
88
Can Currency Campaigns
McDonald's Stockholm Lets Youth Trade in Bags of Recycled Cans For Burgers
87
Bespoke Bag Platforms
The Kate Spade Saturday Website Lets Users Design Their Own Weekender Bag
86
Collaborative Creative Storefronts
RIBA's Regent Street Shop Windows Project Features Teamwork
85
Seemingly Rude Greetings
FINCHandHARE'S Hilarious Greeting Cards Appear Mean but Are Rather Kind
84
Deconstructed Denim Editorials
The Madewell Denim Lookbook Features Models Dressed in Skinny Jeans
83
Outdoor Culinary Companies
Tres Arbolitos Creates an Eating Experience in the Great Outdoors
82
Ideal Career Charts
This Infographic Explores Career and Personality Type Based on MTBI Results
81
Muesli Delivery Services
Yousli Lets You Customize Museli Bowls and Get Breakfast Delivered
80
3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience
79
Makeup Trial Apps
LX Studio's Virtual Makeover Studio Lets You Experiment with Real Products
78
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
77
Gourmet Tea Houses
Ippodo Offers Premium Traditional Green Teas to Tea Enthusiasts
76
Sarcastic Apparel Projects
A Kickstarter Project that Promises Lousy Shirt Rewards
75
Hunting Culture Photography
Travis Dewitz Captures Wisconsin's Hunters in His New Book
74
Bathroom Traffic Lights
Tooshlights Want to Decrease Public Bathroom Wait Times
73
Interactive Floral Walls
Gucci's Infinity of Flowers Lets Shoppers Interact with Digital Petals
72
World Travel Start-Ups
Remote Year Helps People Find Work as They Explore the Globe for a Year
71
Powerful Persuasion Guides
This Influential Infographic Defines the Principles of Persuasion
70
Solar Bench Chargers
These Boston Benches by Soofa Charge Your Tech Devices Using the Sun's Energy
69
Suburban Japanese Architecture Photography
Jeremie Souteyrat's Tokyo No Ie Compiles These Pictures
68
Clothing Makeover Machines
E5's Outfit-O-Mat Gives People on the Street an Instant Makeover
67
Non-Refundable Restaurant Reservations
Coi's Daniel Patterson Instituted a Flat Fee Dining System
66
Fantastical Scarf Webshops
Hermes' Creative Webshop Design Whimsically Organizes Products
65
Adaptable Wearable Chips
MetaWare Boosts Creative Opportunity in the Wearable Technology Industry
64
Sample Perfume Subscriptions
The Scentbird Cosmetic Service Lets You Try Out Popular Scents
63
Lager Vending Machines
The DraftServ Beverage Vending Machine Lets the Consumers Be the Bartender
62
Task-Outsourcing Sites
Tech Job Site 199Jobs Helps You Complete Tasks for Just a Few Dollars
61
Literal Half-Off Campaigns
Yahoo! Japan's Half-Off Discount Halves Products & Prices
60
Bespoke Dress Design Platforms
Rose Athena's Custom Dress Creations Turn Consumers into Designers
59
Luxury Credit Memberships
Magnises Credit Card is Designed for Youthful Age Groups
58
Evolving Eateries
This Pop Up Dining Service is in a Different Place Every Night With a New Menu
57
Untranslatable Word Books
Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders Illustrates Unique Terms
56
Comedic CV Cartoons
Almagreta Arranged Funny Resume Quotes in this Illustrated Infographic
55
Branded Innovation Labs
Cole Haan Collaborated with Flavorpill to Inspire Idea Generation
54
Time Capsule Libraries
Katie Paterson's Future Library Will be Accessed in 2114
53
Thumb-Unlocked ID Cards
The Safe ID Reveals Information Upon the Approval of Your Fingerprint
52
Indoor Beacon Technology
The Estimote Indoor Location System Expands Its Beacon Services
51
Pioneering Car Auctions
The Range Rover 001 Sold For $213,000.
50
Dream Job Interview Guides
This Graduate Recruitment Infographic Offers Tips and Statistics
49
Furniture Identifying Apps
This App Will Find Decor For You Using Visual Recognition Technology
48
Projected Design Previews
The Smart Projection Device Helps With Upholstery and Furniture Shopping
47
High Speed Clothing Deliveries
This Fashion Label is Launching 1 Hour Delivery in San Francisco
46
Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
45
Pop Culture Book Covers
Penguin Mashes Classic Novels with Celebrity, Gamer and Media Imagery
44
Custom Shopping Map Apps
ParknShop x Beacon Technology is a Useful Shopping App Concept
43
Anonymous Business Cards
Mailcard Offers a New Way to Keep Your Contact Information Private
42
Alerting Tablet Cases
The Smart Cover Case Lights Up When You Have a Notification
41
Giant Round Stuffed Animals
Squishable is a New York Start-Up that Capitalized on Social Media
40
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Beats' Powerbears2 Wireless Earbuds Resist Against Sweat and Water
39
Retro Toy Stores
RetroActive Kids is an Indie Shop Specializing in One-of-a-Kind Items
38
Portable POS Systems
This Wireless Cash Register Is Ideal for Rural Areas in Developing Countries
37
Continuous Crowdfunding
Forever Funding Removes Deadlines for Successful Indiegogo Campaigns
36
Miniature Spy Car Auctions
This Miniature Aston Martin DB5 Q Branch is Being Auctioned For Charity
35
Shareable Air Travel Beacons
The Common-Use Beacon Registry Lets Airports Share Beacon Data
34
Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
33
Female Taxi Services
The SheRides Service Allows You to Choose a Lady Driver
32
Fashion-Hunting Platforms
The Hunt App Aims to Help Fashion Lovers Find their Desired Pieces
31
Squared Smartphone Screens
The BlackBerry Passport Mobile Device Opts for a Gigantic Screen Displa
30
Un-Christmas Commercials
Kmart's 'Not a Christmas Commercial' Celebrates a Merry Birthday Instead
29
Crowdsourced Chore Completers
This Butler Service Calls Other Helpers to Take Care of Your Tasks
28
E-Book Subscription Services
The Oyster App is Netflix for Books
27
Free Vehicle Rentals
This Service Offers a One-Way Car Rental Free of Charge to Travlers
26
Bottomless Pasta Passes
Olive Garden's All You Can Eat Pasta Pass Will Feed You Through the Fall
25
Vintage Toy Stores
Toy de Jour is Whimsical and Nostalgic
24
Energy Efficient Lighting Apps
The Light Bulb Finder App and Retail Aid Compares Compatible Bulbs
23
Design Tweaks Outsourcing
Swiftly Will Take on Your Company's Small Design Jobs in Under an Hour
22
Agency Matchmaking Apps
Pitcher Helps You Find an Ad Agency as You Would Dates on Tinder
21
Interactive Fashion Retail
Macy's Latest Announcement Expands of their iBeacon Retail Concept
20
Crowdsourced Comic Stores
Gods & Monsters Crowdfunding Toy Store Design is Inspired by Movie Sets
19
Travel Trinket Shops
Oromastherapy is a Shop with Carefully Curated Objects from Around the World
18
Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
17
Impulse Shopping Apps
Spring is an App for Shopping New Arrivals from Brands Instantly
16
Interactive Museum Beacons
The Guggenheim Musem is Testing Beacon Technology
15
Gangster Granny Ads
Kmart's 'Pay in Store' Commercial Shows How to Shop Like a Boss
14
Collaborative Data Tools
This Big Data Solution Lets Business Leaders and Tech Workers Communicate
13
Beauty Booking Sites
Lookbooker Helps You Book an Appointment for a Salon Online
12
Effortless Denim Collections
Baldwin's Denim Collection for Women is Made Up of Minimalist Basics
11
Associate Insight Apps
The Refresh Networking App Helps You Find Common Ground with Contacts
10
Backup Charger Subscriptions
Doblet Hopes to Place Portable Battery Packs in Popular Restaurants
9
Mileage-Based Insurance Plans
Metromile Pay-Per-Mile Service Saves Helps Drivers Save Money
8
Executive Schedule Surveys
This Infographic Shows the Average Daily Routine of Influential Leaders
7
Curated Digital Magazines
Flipboard Bought Ultravisual to Improve the Digital Magazine Experience
6
Shoppable Video Campaigns
Elle Canada's Shop Your Mood Campaign Makes It Easy to Buy from the Bay
5
Wine-Focused Funding Platforms
Fundovino is a Crowdfunding Site Dedicated Solely to Wine Projects
4
Aiming High
Michael Bregman Discusses How to Stay On Top of the Cutting Edge
3
Phone-Sized Shopping Ads
Tesco's Mobile App Ad Presents Its App as the Tiniest Store Ever
2
Tournament-Hosting Toy Stores
The Toy Trove Doesn't Just Sell Toys But Hosts Clubs and Tournaments
1
Actor-Dedicated Puzzle Books
Snake Eyes: A Nicolas Cage Activity Book Provides Fun for All Ages
Related Ideas
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Professional SEO Services
Business Owners Can Elevate Your Online Presence with Optimization
Customizable Beauty Brands
The Body Lab Offers Customization Expertise into Body Care
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
Efficient Candle Subscription Marketplaces
SCENT Announces a Rebrand & a New Roster of Fragrances
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Affordable SEO Insights Platform
SEO Stuff Offers All-Things Keyword Research
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
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Pizza Box Resumes
Pizza Hut's "ResZAmes" Support Job Seekers During the September Surge
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Fresh Fruit Subscriptions
Edible Brands Launched a Fresh Fruit Subscription Delivery Service
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Autumnal At-Home Baking Products
These Nestlé Toll House Seasonal Products Come in Several Options
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
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
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Mocktail Subscription Boxes
Mocktail Club Offers a Subscription Service
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Unsubscribing Activity Campaigns
Unsubscribe for Sports Challenges Canadians to Get Active
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Game-Changing Staffing Platforms
Marketplace by Coach360 Addresses Staffing Shortages
Cafe-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Café Collection Has a Range of Fall Themes
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Authentic AI-Powered Travel Experiences
Tailbox is an AI Travel Tool Offering Personalized Trips
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Beauty-Incentive Programs
Sephora's Beauty at the Bentway Will Offer Free Beauty Samples
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
One-on-One Coaching Marketplaces
Skillest Launches New Sports to Its Roster of Coaching Offerings
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
International Snack Marketplaces
OrderExoticSnacks.com Delivers Exotic Snacks to US Shoppers
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Optimized Late-Night Deliveries
THG Fulfil's Next-Day Deliveries Support Late-Night Shoppers
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Mexican Holiday-Inspired Subscription Boxes
Hemper Pays Tribute to Día De Los Muertos
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
Raising the Bar's Boxes Boast Alcohol-Free Spirits, Mixers, and More
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Aromatic Autumnal Macarons
The Macaron London October Seasonal Macaron Box Has Eight Flavors
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Newsletter-Finding Tools
Best Newsletters Helps Users Find Their Next Favorite Read
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Curated Book Subscription Boxes
Book of the Month Creates Personalized Fiction-Book Boxes
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Science-Backed Styling Services
Hush Launches an Exclusive Styling Service for its Clients
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Website Starter Packs
The Binge Island Website Starter Plan Helps Establish an Online Presence
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Home Service Business Management
You Can Send Quotes, Schedule Jobs, and More with Workview.io
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
South African Delivery Enhancements
Takealot Introduces an Unlimited Free Delivery Subscription
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Fall Pumpkin-Flavored Menus
Ellianos Coffee Launches Three New Pumpkin-Flavored Beverages
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Route-to-Market Beverage Brands
TOPIKOS is a New Canadian-Owned Spirit and Beverage Company
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Entertaining Business News Magazines
Business For You Magazine Brings Exciting Narratives
Business Slogan Generators
The Slogan Generator Will Create a Catchy Slogan for Any Business
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Operation Simplification Support Tools
Octic Offers Seamless Automation Solutions