25 Thanksgiving Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a thanksgiving business in 2023?
We put together 25 of the best thanksgiving businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other thanksgiving businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Start a gift baskets business ($24K/year)
Valentina from Brantford, ON, Canada started Really Luxe over 2 years ago, a gift baskets business.
- Revenue: $2,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: Brantford, ON, Canada
I worked as a Sales Associate for a well-known gift shop. I loved working for the company and was very passionate and believed in the company's culture and image.
The best part of the job was helping customers choose the perfect gift, suggest engraving messages and design ideas, and organizing inventory. I worked alongside awesome and amazing people! This was the first time I actually found a job that I truly was passionate about.
After the company closed down, I was very broken-hearted. This was the time when I also realized that I loved working with people, gift wrapping, and being able to use my creative talents and skills. Since I got laid off, due to company closure, this was the perfect time on reflecting where I would like to be professionally in my life.
2. Start a gift store ($96K/year)
Tiffany Reimer from Fresno, California, USA started Passport 4 Change about 9 years ago, a gift store.
- Revenue: $8,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 2
- Location: Fresno, California, USA
I've loved coins from around the world since I was a little girl. My dad was in the Air Force and he had coins from around the world including Taiwan, the Philippines and other places. These simple coins were magical entries into a much greater world. That probably greatly influenced me and put me on my current world-traveling path.
So when my niece didn't think about a greater world, I knew I needed to help her and other children expand their horizon.
My idea turned out to be a great success so I built a website and started selling my educational (and fun!) tooth fairy kits. I offer different kit options that I named the Business Class kit and my biggest seller, the 1st Class kit.
3. Start a meme-based product ($162K/year)
James Reina + Davis Harari from New York, USA started The Nut Button over 5 years ago, a meme-based product.
- Revenue: $13,500/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 0
- Location: New York, USA
Davis:
I thought of this product while interning before my senior year of college. I was in a meme group chat with some friends - and everyone thought the nut meme was hysterical.
4. Become a local event artist
Examples of a successful local event artist:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a local event artist:
- Local Artist Holds Pop-Up Painting Event For Charity
- What We Think About When Organizing Our Own Art Event - Artist Podcast
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Become An Event Planner: The Three Necessary Steps To Begin Your Event Planning Career
- The Business Of Event Planning: Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Of Successful Special Events
Learn more about starting a local event artist ➜
5. Start a giveaway videos business
Examples of a successful giveaway videos business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a giveaway videos business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Crushing Youtube: How To Start A Youtube Channel, Launch Your Youtube Business And Make Money
- How To Make $100,000 Per Year Thanks To YouTube
Learn more about starting a giveaway videos business ➜
6. Start a success story videos business
Examples of a successful success story videos business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a success story videos business:
- My Entrepreneur Story: How I Grew A Million Dollar Business From $75
- Young Entrepreneurs Success Story - Motivational Video
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Entrepreneur: Building Your Business From Start To Success
- How to Start a Business: Startup Essentials-The Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Start Your Own Business (Online Business, Small Business, Work ... (Business Startup for Newbies Book 2)
Learn more about starting a success story videos business ➜
Hello there! My name is Hope Horner, and I’m the co-founder and CEO of Lemonlight, an on-demand video production company that offers brands and agencies access to high-quality affordable video content nationwide.
We’ve built Lemonlight as an entirely self-funded business. We haven’t taken any outside capital since we launched the business in 2014. We’re on track to hit 6M in sales this year and we’ve grown the team to 45 full-time employees. We’ve been recognized in dozens of major publications, and we were awarded in Inc 5000 and Entrepreneur 360 for three years in a row.
7. Start a hashtag challenge business
Examples of a successful hashtag challenge business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a hashtag challenge business:
- Hashtags On Tiktok: How To Track Hashtags, Hashtag Challenges, And More Business Tips For Tiktok!
- Tiktok Branded Hashtag Challenge Tutorial
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Style Your Brand: Everything You Need To Know To Create A Distinctive Brand Identity: Fiona Humberstone
- Start A Successful Business: Expert Advice To Take Your Startup From Idea To Empire (Inc. Magazine): Colleen DeBaise
Learn more about starting a hashtag challenge business ➜
8. Start a themed content business
Examples of a successful themed content business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a themed content business:
- How To Start Your Content Business In 2021: Make Money Online
- How To Start A Content Writing Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Business & Start-up Ideas: A Comprehensive Guide: Step by step guide on how to go from business ideas to starting a successful business
- The Welding Business Owner's Hand Book: How to Start, Establish and Grow a Welding or Manufacturing Business
Learn more about starting a themed content business ➜
Hey! My name is Marti Sanchez and I am the CEO of Influence Podium. We help B2B CEOs get placed on podcasts their target audience listens to and repurposes those episodes into LinkedIn or Twitter content to grow their personal brand and drive inbound.
We just crossed $30k MRR and are looking to hit seven figures by the end of the year. We’re a young company in our 3rd year in business, and completely self-funded.
9. Become a giveaway blogger
Examples of a successful giveaway blogger:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a giveaway blogger:
- 25,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!! Free Pro Blogger Bundle To One Lucky Winner!
- How To Get Sponsored And Make Money Blogging + Giveaway
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Review Bloggers: Get Flooded With Review & Giveaway
- How To Create $1600 Per Month Niche Websites For Passive Income
Learn more about starting a giveaway blogger ➜
Hello! My name is Trey Christensen and alongside Cody Reese, we started a business called Vast or most commonly known as VastGG. In 2017, we began offering our marketing services in the form of social and viral giveaways. Using a bit of growth hacking, we developed a way to grow a client's following in the gaming and esports industries.
We never thought Vast would be anything other than a side hustle. However, we have now grown the business into a large-scale giveaway marketing agency with over 2,000,000 followers across our socials, 1,950,000 subscribers to our giveaway newsletter, and are generating over $30k in revenue per month.
10. Start a home cooking business
Examples of a successful home cooking business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a home cooking business:
- How To Sell Food From Home [How To Start A Small Food Business From Home] 10 Steps
- How To Start A Catering Business From Home
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Personal Chef Business (Home-Based Business Series): Denise Vivaldo
- Start & Run A Home-Based Food Business: Mimi Shotland Fix
Learn more about starting a home cooking business ➜
- Rosanna Pansino is one of the highest-paid personalities on YouTube.
- She has 13.7 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
- She creates cooking videos which are typically 15-20 minutes long.
- Every year, she earns over $5 million from her various entertainment endeavors.
Read the full story on forbes.com ➜
11. Start a flash sale offering business
Examples of a successful flash sale offering business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a flash sale offering business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Selling Your Business For Dummies: Findlay Schenck
- How To Start And Operate An Electrical Contracting Business
Learn more about starting a flash sale offering business ➜
12. Start a live contest hosting business ($360K/year)
Examples of a successful live contest hosting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live contest hosting business:
- How To Start A Web Hosting Company In Under 10 Minutes
- How To Start A Web Hosting Company (Easy Passive Income!)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start an Online Business: Easy Low-Cost Business Models for New Entrepreneurs: Prosper Vista
- Contest (9780312990046): Reilly, Matthew: Books
Learn more about starting a live contest hosting business ➜
Hi, I’m Jerry Low, and I’ve been in the Affiliate Marketing and SEO consultancy business since 2004. I own and operate several websites with a small team, including WebHostingSecretRevealed, HostScore, and HideandSeek. Together, they attract over 700,000 visitors each month.
One of our sites gets close to 4 million sessions and 6 million pageviews in 1H 2021
13. Start a free guide business
Examples of a successful free guide business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a free guide business:
- 7 Top Business Ideas You Can Start With No Money
- How To Start A Craft Business In 2021: Free Get Started Guide!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Creative Business: the jargon-free guide for creative entrepreneurs
- How to Start a Business: Startup Essentials-The Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Start Your Own Business (Online Business, Small Business, Work ... (Business Startup for Newbies Book 2)
Learn more about starting a free guide business ➜

14. Start a canned goods making business
Examples of a successful canned goods making business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a canned goods making business:
Learn more about starting a canned goods making business ➜
15. Start a thank you notes business
Examples of a successful thank you notes business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a thank you notes business:
- How To Write Personal & Professional Thank You Notes!
- How To Make Thank You/Business Cards For Free & Easy + How To Print
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Cleaning Business: Your Guide To Generating $2,000+ Income In 30 Days Or Less: Brian James
- Business & Start-up Ideas: A Comprehensive Guide: Step by step guide on how to go from business ideas to starting a successful business
Learn more about starting a thank you notes business ➜
Hello, my name is Heidi Bender. I started my website, Tons of Thanks, to help people write thank-you notes. Before becoming a full-time writer, I worked as a data management consultant for twenty-two years.
Since starting Tons of Thanks in 2014, I’ve helped more than 15 million people write a thank you note message.
16. Start a say thank you videos business
Examples of a successful say thank you videos business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a say thank you videos business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a say thank you videos business ➜

17. Start a Community Delivery Service
Examples of a successful Community Delivery Service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a Community Delivery Service:
- 3 Things You Need To Know Before Starting A Delivery Service Business
- How To Start A Local Delivery Business 2020
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Transportation Service: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Cheryl Kimball
- How to Start and Operate an Errand Service (Revised 2nd Edition): Rob Spina
Learn more about starting a Community Delivery Service ➜
18. Start a thanksgiving-themed products business
Examples of a successful thanksgiving-themed products business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a thanksgiving-themed products business:
- Starting A Home Decor Business - Finding A Supplier And Picking Products + 4k Giveaway !!
- Thanksgiving Day Gift Basket
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a thanksgiving-themed products business ➜
19. Become a festival photographer
Examples of a successful festival photographer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a festival photographer:
- How To Become A Festival Photographer In 8 Steps
- How To Get Your First Concert Videography Job (My Story: Music Festival/Touring Artist Videographer)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Become A Professional Photographer
- Start a Successful Photography Business in 34 Days: Amanda Stock
Learn more about starting a festival photographer ➜
20. Start an online polls
Examples of a successful online polls:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online polls:
- How To Create An Online Poll In Less Than 2 Mins
- How To Create Free Online Polls And Surveys For Gmail In 2021
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start An Online Business: Create A Business Around Your Lifestyle: Emilie Pelletier
- How to Start an Online Business: A Step by Step to Make Money from Your Computer Even If Your Starting from Scratch! (How to start an Online Business, ... Startup, Online Business for Beginners): LR Smith
Learn more about starting an online polls ➜
21. Start an exchange loyalty rewards business
Examples of a successful exchange loyalty rewards business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a exchange loyalty rewards business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Customer.Community: Unleashing The Power Of Your Customer
- Customer Persuasion: How To Influence Your Customers To Buy More and why an Ethical Approach will Always Win
Learn more about starting an exchange loyalty rewards business ➜
22. Start a flower arrangements business
Examples of a successful flower arrangements business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a flower arrangements business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Flower Arranging: The Complete Guide for Beginners
- Start Your Own Florist Shop and Other Floral Businesses (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a flower arrangements business ➜
23. Start a donation business
Examples of a successful donation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a donation business:
- Benefits Of Starting A Nonprofit Organization - Running A Nonprofit Business
- How To Get Donations For A Business Startup Or Nonprofit With Crowdfunding
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Business & Start-up Ideas: A Comprehensive Guide: Step by step guide on how to go from business ideas to starting a successful business
- How to Start a Business - Jason Nazar
Learn more about starting a donation business ➜
24. Start a niche greeting cards business
Examples of a successful niche greeting cards business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a niche greeting cards business:
- Greeting Card Business: How To Start An Online Business
- 10 Practical Strategies And Tactics For Making & Selling Your Own Greeting Cards
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start and Run a Greeting Cards Business, 2nd Edition: 2nd edition (Small Business Start-Ups): Elizabeth White
- The Greeting Card Business Manual: A Practical Handbook
Learn more about starting a niche greeting cards business ➜
I am Travis Peterson and started Joker Greeting. We make original prank gifts and prank non-gifts for friends, family, and offices. It all started with a non-stop musical greeting card that looped for 3-6 hours.
For 2.5 years, I have been working on making musical greeting cards interesting again. To be clear, I never intended on making a greeting card or joke company, but we launched on Kickstarter and raised $92,073 in 30 days with no marketing, so I decided to give it a shot.
25. Start a food donation app business for restaurants
Examples of a successful food donation app business for restaurants:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a food donation app business for restaurants:
- The 10 Best Restaurant Management Apps
- How To Start A Food Business: Selling Food From Home And Delivering
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Business & Start-up Ideas: A Comprehensive Guide: Step by step guide on how to go from business ideas to starting a successful business
- Start A Community Food Garden: The Essential Handbook
Learn more about starting a food donation app business for restaurants ➜
Hey! 👋 I'm Pat Walls, the founder of Starter Story.
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