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
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
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
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
AI Prompt Marketplace
PromptBase is a Unique Marketplace, Tied to the Ai Boom
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
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
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
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Monster-Themed Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Okashina Okashina Halloween Celebration is Spooky
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Online Meal Kit Markets
The Blue Apron Market Lets Customers Buy One-Off Meal Kits and Ingredients
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Birthday Beauty Gifts
Sephora's 2024 Birthday Gift Options Have Been Revealed
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Non-Toxic Cleaning Subscriptions
Branch Basics Offers Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supply Refills
Halloween-Themed Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween 2022 Collection is Spooky
Creative Side Hustle Platforms
The 'Rassa' Platform Helps Users with Creative Ventures
Menopause Subscription Kits
She2.0 Launches First of Its Kind Subscription Box
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Multi-Passionate Party Consulting Companies
Pearls and Honey Offers Catering & Event Planning
Monthly Eco-Friendly Cleaning Boxes
Blueland's Three Subscriptions are Tailored for Home Cleaning
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Sustainable Disinfection Subscriptions
CleanCult's 'Refill Ritual' Service is Eco-Friendly
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Last-Mile Meal Kit Deliveries
The HelloFresh Delivery Fleet is Rolling Out in the UK
Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes
'Grove Collaborative' Offers Subscriptions to Save Costs
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Post-Purchase E-Commerce Tools
Smartrr Launches New Post-Purchase Tools for DTC Shopify Brands
Simple B2B Payment Apps
Hopscotch Enables "Instant, Fee-free Payments for Small Businesses"
Unsubscribing Activity Campaigns
Unsubscribe for Sports Challenges Canadians to Get Active
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
Holiday Decor Subscriptions
ReadyFestive Delivers Personalized Holiday Decorations to One's Door
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Startup Name Generators
FindName Suggests Countless Ideas to Help Name Your New Business
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Foodtech Support Initiatives
Rabobank is Accepting Applications for its 'FoodBytes!' Program
Cafe-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
The Tree Hut Café Collection Has a Range of Fall Themes
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
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
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Curated Cannabis Subscriptions
HighHello Makes Discovering Cannabis Products Fun and Educational
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Premium Lifestyle Capsules
Banana Republic Debuts an Expanded Homeware Collection Called 'BR Home'
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
Bespoke Interior Design Services
IKEA is Offering Online Design Assistance For Homes & Businesses
Designer Mystery Boxes
Luxury Fashion Platform HEAT Introduces a New Contemporary Mystery Box
Pizza Slice Subscriptions
Slice Squad Offers a Slice of Pizza a Day for $9.99 Monthly
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Direct-to-Consumer Nut Gifts
Nuts.com 'GiftDrop' Has Been Launched for the Holiday Season
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
International Snack Marketplaces
OrderExoticSnacks.com Delivers Exotic Snacks to US Shoppers
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
Online Beauty Marketplaces
Superdrug and Mirakl Introduce a Health and Beauty Online Marketplace
AI-Powered Wellness Delivery Services
'Localposh' Anticipates Products and Services for You
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
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
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
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
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Fashion Magazine Student Memberships
Vogue Business Launches a New Student Subscription
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
AI-Powered Freelance Services
Fiverr Helps People Co-Create with Artificial Intelligence
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Royalty-Earning Mocktails
Frazy Lets Customers Make a Mocktail & Earn Royalties for the Recipe
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
Subscription Service Management Platforms
The 'Subly' Platform Keeps Information in One Spot
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Interactive Sandwich Billboards
Subway's 3D Billboard Lets Onlookers Build Their Own Sub On-Screen
On-Demand Infant Formulas
Bobbie & Uber Eats Launched a First-Of-Its-Kind NYC Delivery Pilot
Small Business-Supporting Contests
Staples Launches Boost My Biz, Targeted at Canadian Businesses
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
All-in-One Job Hunter Platforms
The 'Jackfruit' Platform Optimizes Job Hunting Essentials
Science-Backed Styling Services
Hush Launches an Exclusive Styling Service for its Clients
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
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
Tailgaiting Meal Boxes
The Blue Apron Tailgating Box is Launching for Football Season
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Business Slogan Generators
The Slogan Generator Will Create a Catchy Slogan for Any Business
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Chocolate Tasting Subscription Boxes
The Cocolectic Chocolate Subscription Box Offers Sweet Treats
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features