[Veracity]

There is a huge need for reliable swimming pool maintenance.

[stargirl]

Someone earlier mentioned doggie day care as a joke but it actually is a good idea. In Tampa there are several and they are full with waiting lists. So many villagers have dogs and like to go on day trips I think it would do really well. No training really needed or too many employees, easy to find workers who love dogs.if interested maybe check out the Tampa ones.

[maggie1]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

Repair turn signals - seems a lot do not work here

[Joecool]

If you don't really need the money try 6 months of the retired life really go to activities attend functions meetings concerts etc you might find that your life is way too busy I know mine sure is

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

NE half of the community? Live in Spanish Springs and most of the doctors are in this area and there is a hospital here and a second one in Leesburg. Seems to me that there are not any medical offices in the new areas.

Lots of doctors in the Brownwood area including primaries and a lot more coming. We take care of all of our healthcare down here using Medicare and Blue Cross supplement and if a hospital is needed we use Leesburg.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Operate a cash business, self employed, handyman. 30$ per hour, fixed price jobs list .

[MrFlorida]

Open a Costco

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Also, look carefully at your deed restrictions if you are thinking about running your business out of your house, generally NOT allowed. I do not have any specific suggestions for your business. Also, you might look into the newer sections of TV as there appears to be a lack of local businesses in that area.

YES!! The Nation's first and only golf cart accessible Waffle House!

Or an ice cream truck fleet!

[skippy05]

Lesson 1: The average 'customer' in The Villages is here because they have lifetime skills at pinching pennies. Your best shot at making money is something with booze in order to loosen that grip up a little.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by nancymiller217@yahoo.com

Pulling weeds.

^This
A crew could stay very busy.

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Originally Posted by Sr7110

I am getting ready to retire, and I'm interested in starting a new business here in the villages. Anyone have any input on the greatest need?

If you need to ask the question you are far from ready. Look around. Assess your skills. Determine where you might have a competitive advantage. Put together a plan. Have a few experts review it. Most new businesses fail, so don't under estimate the need for a lot of upfront work.
On the other hand, if you don't need the cash and have hobbies, any business that merely offsets the cost of the hobbies can be a good business.
Good luck.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by 3Bulge68

My 1965 Seeburg jukebox needs attention and I have checked for anyone that can look at it for hundreds of miles around, Does anyone know of a repairman that can at least look at it? Maybe that is a good business to suggest if the skills are there.
Any suggestions please let me know.

I sent a PM.

[Decadeofdave]

Caregivers, car service, personal shopper, house cleaning, house sitting

[NJRICHARD]

Originally Posted by sr7110

i am getting ready to retire, and i'm interested in starting a new business here in the villages. Anyone have any input on the greatest need?

how to drive a golf cart safely, while drunk!

[jamesrcorbett]

Open a good bakery.