Residential Snow Removal

• Residential snow removal is a classic family business. Line-up customers during the pre-winter months by handing out flyers in your target neighborhoods. A snow blower, shovels and warm gear are the necessary equipment you will need for this business. However, if you want to go high end, invest in a truck with a snow plow which will make clearing long driveways easy, as well as open the door for expansion into clearing parking lots for local businesses.
  
  

Lawn Mowing / Leaf Raking

• While a landscaping business can take on many different forms, a family business that focuses on the basic yard clean up tasks of mowing the lawn and raking the leaves will keep the family business for a solid six months of the year. Weekly clients keep you business moving along as you provide curb appeal to their homes with a well manicured lawn.
  
  All the equipment you will need is easily acquired from a local home improvement store. In fact, you can start with the equipment you use to maintain your own yard. As clients increase, invest in professional grade equipment as your budget allows.
  
  

Pooper Scooper Business

• While picking up after the family pooch may not sound glorious, it is a business that continues to be in demand as busy pet owners do not have the time to remove their pet's waste from their yard. A shovel, rake, plastic trash bag and gloves are the primary equipment you will need to turn a dog's poop into a steady stream of income for your family.
  
  For families with teenage children, this is a good business to run together. From distributing flyers to scooping the poop, this a business that can employee not only your teenagers, but their friends as well.
  
  

Batting Cage Business

• Whether indoor or outdoor, a batting cage business is perfect for the sports minded family. Expansion possibilities include coaching sessions and an adjoining snack concession. However, unlike other family business ideas, you will need a considerable amount of money to invest in equipment.