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
Untranslatable Word Books
Lost in Translation by Ella Frances Sanders Illustrates Unique Terms
57
Evolving Eateries
This Pop Up Dining Service is in a Different Place Every Night With a New Menu
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
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Nutrition-Forward Treat Shop Pop-Ups
Bloom Nutrition Hosted the Very Successful Treat Shoppe
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Scan-to-Sniff Fragrance Billboards
Rare Beauty's Activation with Shopify Shop Promote a New Scent
Chef-Led Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Delivers Restaurant-Quality Meals by A-List Chefs
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Meal Kit Installations
HelloFresh's Giant Delivery Box Features a Real Family Sharing Dinner
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Mystery Fragrance Subscriptions
Scentbird Society Shares Members-Only Scent Curations
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Pick-Your-Own Bouquet Billboards
5,000 Tesco Mother’s Day Tulips Formed an Interactive Display
Subscription-Based Baking Kits
The Pastry Project Presents Worthwhile DIY Baking Activities
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Voice Food Concierges
MoodBite Suggests Meals Based On Voice Input And Local Menus
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
AI Agent Booking Systems
Fresha, Which Operates in Beauty & Wellness, Signals the Prevalence of AI
Seasonal Living-Focused Tea Subscriptions
Kiara Naturals is Expanding & Introducing a New Service
Subscription-Based Food Delivery Services
Fresh Meal Plan Emphasizes Nutrition and Convenience
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
AI-Driven Sports Startups
IBM Launches Its Sports Tech Startup Challenge
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
Rocksbox is Expanding Its Presence in Metropolitan Areas
Anniversary-Celebrating Marketplace Events
eBay Inc. is Commemorating Its Thirtieth Anniversary
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
All-Hours Micro Markets
Healthy Smart Mart is Enticing Entrepreneurs with Its New Model
Idea Generation Platforms
Mycutesoft Generates a Unique App Idea Just for You Through a Quiz
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
AI Productivity Inboxes
Yahoo Mail’s Planner Uses AI to Turn Emails into Actionable Tasks
Food Service Packaging Platforms
JJ O'Toole Launched Bia to Cater to the Hospitality Sector
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Commitment-Based Subscriptions
Apple Introduces Monthly Plans with 12-Month Commitment Options
Therapist-Curated Self-Care Boxes
MyTheraBox Includes Products Centered Around Mindfulness
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Idea Validation Tools
Idea Screening Lab Validates Business Demand Using SEO Insights Before Build
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Romantic Delivery Service Bouquets
Deliveroo New Arrangements Collection Reflects Modern Romance
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies
Emerald Ecovations Partners with Octoen
Curated Horror Subscriptions
the Tales of the Weird Subscription Offered Eerie Stories
Health-Conscious Meal Delivery Services
Eat Clean Bro Emphasizes Health and Convenience
Turkish Cotton Towel Subscriptions
Plush Ritual Emphasizes Softness with the Refresh Plan
Online Business Blueprints
Work from Home Today Provides A Step-By-Step Guide To Start Online
Cozy Springtime Snack Subscriptions
The Bokksu Sakura Silk Lounge Snack Box is Ready for Spring
At-Home Smoothie Kits
Better Blend Expands into Direct-To-Consumer with Blendbox
Heritage Outerwear Reissues
Octobre Editions x Schott NYC Collaboration Updates Classic Jackets
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars
The 13 Nights of Halloween Advent Calendar Builds Excitement
Curated Resource Hubs
Resourcebox Delivers Handpicked Tools, Apps, and Learning Resources
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Idea Discovery Tools
IdeAI Helps You Find, Validate, And Track Unique Ideas In One Place
Enterprise-Level Lifestyle Intelligence Platforms
January AI Boasts a New Enterprise-Level Service
Luxury Beauty Destinations
A Niche Beauty Destination Offers Premium Services
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
AI Email Generators
OctoMail Creates and Optimizes High-Converting Marketing Emails
AI-Driven Platform Updates
Yelp Spring Product Release 2026 Introduces the Yelp Assistant
Delivered Wedding Experiences
Tiff’s Treats Launches a 'Wedding in a Box’ Package
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Experience Economy-Focused Platforms
Fibodo Has Announced the Launch of the CORE Business Platform
Credit-Back Delivery Service Subscriptons
The Zapp+ Subscription Service Offers 10% Back on Orders
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Subscription Tracking Tools
Bills Helps You Track Subscriptions And Stay On Top Of Your Budget
Curated Subscription Tracking Platforms
'SubWatch' Helps Users Manage Subscriptions Proactively
Startup Idea Discovery Tools
BuildList Delivers AI-Powered Market Insights For Entrepreneurs
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Personalized Book Subscription Services
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Delights Avid Readers
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
Speedy Seasonal Retailer Deliveries
Boots On-Demand Deliveries are Available from 500 Locations
Healthcare Apparel Retail Concepts
Kindthread Opens an Omnichannel Scrub Store
Startup Deal Platforms
Discover Hidden Startup Gems With Micro Deals This Black Friday
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
AI Side Hustle Finders
MyHustleAI Provides Personalized Side Hustle Suggestions
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Business Naming Tools
AI Business Name Generator Creates Names That Match Your Vision
Idea Discovery Platforms
ProblemSolver Hub Helps Identify Market Gaps And Business Opportunities
Instant Branding Tools
Brandest Provides Exclusive Ready-Made Logos And Domains For Fast Launches
Commission-Free Food Marketplaces
Lunchbox & OPA! Deliver Alternative to Third-Party Marketplaces
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Online Productivity Tools
BestOnlineTools.in Offers Free Tools For Writing, SEO, And Productivity
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
App Ideation Platforms
AppIdeaHub Helps You Discover and Validate Profitable App Ideas
B2B Social Intelligence
Octolens Tracks Brand Mentions and Keywords With B2B-Focused AI
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Service Business Platforms
Queue Helps You Launch and Scale a Productized Service Business
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Small-Scale Restaurant Catering Options
Chipotle Build-Your-Own Offers an Easy Option for Groups
Subscription Manager Tools
Subbbed Helps Track Subscriptions With Alerts and Spending Analytics
Subscription Management Tools
Subscription Manager Helps You Track and Organize All Subscriptions
Flexible Job Platforms
Alert Jobs Provides Access to Freelance, Part-Time, and Student Roles
Flexible Meal Delivery Brands
Daily Harvest Launches an Optional Subscription Model for 2026
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Custom News Feeds
AnythingFeed Lets You Build And Share Custom News Feeds Together Today
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Subscription Billing Tools
Subotiz's Tool Uses AI SaaS to Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs by 30%
Niche Membership Monetization Strategies
Outfit Formulas Launches Paid Membership With Alison Lumb
Podcast Outsourcing Platforms
Podhax.com Enables Companies To Outsource Branded Podcast Production
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Job Search Platforms
MyTodaysJobs Provides Job Listings And Career Opportunities In One Place
Content Locking Tools
Monetize Your Website with OctopusLock’s Free Content Locker Tool
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Rapid Business Planning
I Have An Idea Delivers Business Plans, Customer Profiles, And Strategies
Search Insight Platforms
Keyword Research Tool Delivers Fast SEO Insights With No Signup
Startup Essentials Bundles
The App Tool-Kit Helps Digital Creators Launch with the Right Tools
Task Automation Platforms
TailorTask Uses AI Agents to Automate Repetitive Business Tasks
Copywriting Subscription Services
Artlog Provides Flexible Subscription Copywriting For Businesses
Local Business Finders
BuyLokals Helps Users Discover and Support Community Businesses
Real-Time Publishing Platforms
Note to Draft Helps Share Insights and Promote Services Instantly
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub