If someone has yet to do it, that’s exactly the reason you should jump on board and get it done. Business ideas are hard to come by but sometimes the ones that you think can’t yield much are the ones that make you a fortune. Here are ten businesses that may sound a little weird, unusual and may catch you by surprise that they exist. Enjoy!

1. Not Everyone Likes It Big (World’s Smallest Postal Service)

People are gifted with some amazing and weird talents. Some capitalize them, others let it go. More often than not, it’s simply because they don’t know what to do. In 2008, Lea Redmond realized she could actually make money off of her talent : writing in the tiniest script possible.  And so the WSPS was born. She sets her little postal office in cafes and shops where passers by can write a letter, and Lea turns it into the smallest letters in the world. In case you were wondering, although the letters are small they are still easily readable.  On the other hand, it’s always fun to send someone a letter that will force them into finding a magnifying glass.

We are confident they will be mesmerized by the size of the envelope and the tiny letters themselves. Watch Lea work on her mobile post office below.
link : World’s Smallest Postal Service

2. The Business Of Changing Last Names

Most women tend to take their hubbies last name once they are married. Once the wedding is over it’s time for Ms. to change her IDs and credit cards to Mrs., and proudly show off her hubbies surname. Men don’t have to go through this so they may not really understand the seemingly never ending process.  While wanting your bride to have your name may be a pride thing, you’ll win points if you suggest ways to make the name changing process easier for her.  Show her i’mamrs, which helps newly wedded brides change their names on different IDs.

You can either buy a standard package for $29.95 or a premium package for $49.95. Cha ching!
link : imamrs

3. The Domain Picker Upper

Who would have thought of making money off something that most people tend to do for themselves? Not too man. If you have ever tried buying domains, you’ll  know it’s not an easy task.  You start out searching for domains excited and within minutes you realize not much is available.  Then you begin to look for alternatives. Pickydomains does exactly what you could do by yourself. You give them an idea of what you are looking for in a domain name and the contributors give you suggestions. If you like one you register it. Price : $50.00.

As far as we know, when you try to register a domain that is unavailable, most registrars will suggest a few alternatives. But after looking at the testimonials on Pickydomains page it certainly looks like there is a need for their services.
link : pickydomains

4. Scary, Goofy, Amazingly Modified Vehicles

You may have heard about turtle transit.  If not, they are one of the leading fabricators of customized advertising vehicles and event elements. Their VW beetle which resembles a turtle is a head turner while out on the roads. Vehicle advertising has been around for a while but while others paint and create vinyl stickers, Turtle Transit stepped out and started modifying vehicles for promotional purposes. Their clients include Addidas, Baskin Robbins, Comcast, Gamestop, Gillette, among many other well know brands. Check out some of their work below.
link : turtletransit

5. Smoke Without Smoking

If you are a smoker we are sure you have faced with the constant nagging that you need to quit. At least for the sake of others and because of the second hand smoke impact. Well, looks like smoke51 has a solution for that. Smoke51 is an electronic cigarette that contains nicotine in a cartridge. When you smoke these electronic cigarettes there are no flames, ash, tar, tobacco or carbon monoxide found in “traditional cigarettes.” You simply buy the nicotine cartridge and start inhaling. How long the cartridge lasts depends on how you smoke your cigarettes. Since these cigarettes are free of smoke and other foul orders associated with traditional cigarettes you might be able to enjoy it even at places where smoking isn’t allowed. A perfect option while you are at the bar and craving the nicotine fix.

You can start out by buying a starter kit which is about $150.00. Considering the recession and the down economy it might be a little too expensive for some smokers but nevertheless it is one unique and unusual business concept we have come across in a long time.
link : smoke51

6. Save Your Drink From Unwanted Sippers

A simple concept but might prove useful to some forgetful drinkers or drunkards for that matter. Drink bouncer is simply a mat that goes on top your glass when you go out for a smoke or to the bathroom. This is one of the biggest problems when it comes to a bar, you go to the bathroom and when you get back you see someone else sipping from your cup. Gross. Drink bouncer might help you take care of that in some ways. A mat that is placed on top of your glass while you go somewhere to let others know that the drink is yours and not theirs. However, we are sure there will be some that won’t hesitate to take the mat down, take a gulp and put it back on before you get back. Nonetheless, a smart concept and quite unusual. We have yet to see this at the bars here.
link : drinkbouncer

7. The Rise of BackYard Camping

Planning on going camping with friends and family but can’t really find a decent spot? How about someone’s backyard? Singlespotcamping allows land and lot owners to make their spot available for campers. We are sure some campers will be surprised when they get to the camping spot as it might not be what they had exactly planned but hey, there is a spot somewhere if you can find one. I guess it’s better to camp at someone else’s yard than your own. The price for listing or marketing your camping spot on this site is $60 per year. This site gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “backyard camping.”
link : singlespotcamping

8. Hire a Paparazzi, Feel Famous

Ever wondered how celebrities feel when their pictures are taken without them knowing? Sometimes lounging on a beach chair and sometimes hanging out with their partners best friend, celebrity lives are always in the open. Well, you have a chance to get photographed without knowing now. Methodizaz has a similar concept. The subject is unaware when their photos will be taken and they have no idea who the photographer is. Your images are taken without you knowing and later given to you which captures your images as you run about doing your day to day activity. It might not be as open to the public as celebrity images but if you want to be followed around by photographers and feel like a celebrity, here is a chance. We will have to make a pass on this one.
link : methodizaz

9. No Money To Make Movies? How About a Poster

For all you movie fans out there this might be of some interest. Movie posters are certainly great and they provide a lot of information about the movie like the cast, director, producer, rating and what not. If you have ever dreamed of making a movie but wondered if you can ever achieve the goal, how about just getting a movie poster custom made for you. 5StarBaby is a service that creates custome movie posters with all the details you want for your life’s milestones such as new birth, graduation, wedding, etc. Unusual? Absolutely. Seems like a fun business to run though.
link : 5starbaby

10. The Magic of Pee

We are not hunters but we are pretty sure that the doe pee is quite sought after product among deer hunters. It has to be otherwise a “pee business” like this wouldn’t exist. The mrsdoepee service sells doe pee to their customers which we believe attracts deer and buck or some kind of animal that make it easier for the hunters to get their hands on their prey. The process usually goes like this : when the deers pee their urine is collected and then stored in a freezer. They also sell dried frozen pees, whatever that means. Certainly an unusual business but whatever makes you money is a good business.
link : mrsdoepee

There it is, some unusual and weird businesses we could have never thought of. Now let’s take a minute and look at some not only unusual but completely useless innovations and business ideas through images.

If you had a breast implant, you are covered.

Hairy shirt to make your boy look like a man. WTF?

It’s not what you are thinking. It’s a banana saver!

Too scared to get a tattoo? Tattoo sleeve for “wanna be” tough guys and girls

Not sure if this is supposed to comfort or creep you out.

We could have compiled a lot more but we are sure most of them have already been seen. The 10 businesses listed above are pretty unusual but we think they serve a market that actually need their services. But these 5 inventions/business ideas that we just saw are totally useless.

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