NRI Tips: Most uncommon or non-traditional business ideas to consider abroad
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
There are some popular business ideas for overseas, including the one discussed in 10 most common businesses to start abroad. Now, here are some not-so-common ones. This should get you thinking, to make your own choice – from these suggestions or perhaps even better ones of your own based on your knowledge, skill and circumstances! 
1. Indian fashion accessories: Consider an online or local store to sell Indian fashion accessories including glass bangles, simple Indian jewelries and other beauty items. This can start at a small scale and expand as the business grows
2. Pet care and grooming: A place to take care of pets including grooming, styling and domesticating. If you love pets, may want to look into this one.
3. Yoga master: Teach Yoga from your home or some off-site location. Based on the local laws and business guideline, you may need to register or get certification before you can spread peace and spirituality. 
4. Accent reduction service: Teach and educate new immigrants about how to lose or reduce accent. Get some more ideas from this article -A self-help guide to lose your accent.
5. Psychic Readings or Fortune tellers: Palm reading or psychic reading as a fortune teller. You may need to investigate the viability of this business though; more and more people are sceptical of fortunetellers.
6. Vegetarian or vegan living: If you know a lot about vegetarian life style, you may want to show/teach others how to adapt and adjust to vegetarian diet and life-style. There are a growing number of people experimenting with vegetarianism and vegan living.
7. Video games tester:If you like video games, you may consider changing your hobby into a business by being a tester for new games. I would assume a lot of competition though, as everybody is into some kinds of video gaming these days :).
8. Wedding Photographer: Good wedding photography is always in high demand. If you are into professional photography, check it out as a career, especially in Indian community where weddings photography is always a must.
9. Techno geeks: If you are into computers and new technologies, there are many mid-level jobs in technical retail area that need this kind of skill-sets. You may consider starting your own business to provide services to those retail houses, such as providing consultation and contractors.
10. Toys tester: Have kids who love new toys? You can work with them to test new toys for toy companies. Not sure if one can make a living out of it, but it could be a side-business to start with.
Share you own thoughts and any out-of-the-box suggestion by commenting below. There are all kinds of strange but profitable business ideas out there.
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#1 by heen at July 8th, 2009
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i dont think any of the above will work.but the overall idea is good.
like insted of “breakable” glass bangles.the rajastani metal jewellry will work great.
here in china,ppl {not jus the chinese} adore these jink knacks, or what ever they r called.
like u so aptly put it”not so common ideas”
good one thou
#2 by alwaysindian at July 9th, 2009
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hey nice article..i loved the ideas..sp. the wedding photographer one..
#3 by heen at July 9th, 2009
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i have a nice one.pav bhajji stalls
i packet our very own amul butter
(the more tha bettr)
boiled vegies.jus fry ur onion till pink add the pav bhajji masala and tomato and garlic paste
add the vegies , dry the water and have it with 1 more pack of amul butter and french bread.
people r crazy for fast foods, INDIAN FAST FOODS WILL DO GGRRREEEAT.
not jus for the indians.every one of them.
#4 by admin at July 9th, 2009
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Thanks for sharing. I guess “indian fast food’ could be an option. I have seen in a few cities included Chicago, Montreal, and Ney York – a stand similar to hot-dog stand serving samosa, chatt and other quick indian meals..
#5 by hina at July 9th, 2009
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or dosa stand will be great.like Kenturky Fried Chicken,(kfc) we could have
Madras Idly Bugers(mib)
this was actually a fav joke during my college times.but i bet with some planning it could work………..anyone interested,let me know, ill give you the copyright
#6 by Mythreyi Dilip at July 14th, 2009
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Your ideas a great!
#7 by ultrayellowpages at July 22nd, 2009
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thanks for sharing resourceful info. Great post!
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#8 by ultrayellowpages at July 24th, 2009
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Starting your own business may sound like a lot of fun but there are many things that you need to take into consideration before you start a business of your own. Most businesses fail not because of a lack of money, but because a lack of planning.
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#9 by Ramesh at August 21st, 2009
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Psychic Readings or Fortune tellers will be hard. Nobody trust them
#10 by Ashley Alfred at December 12th, 2009
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psychic reading & fortune telling is okay as side business
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Yoga & meditation classes.
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