Unusual Business Success Stories

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To start and run a successful business, you often need a unique idea you feel passionate about. This Forbes article profiles unique and successful businesses that are completely out-of-the-box.

BlackSocks is a sock-scription service which lets customers subscribe to receive dress socks several times a year. The company was started in 1999 and now has an annual revenue of $4 million.

DNA 11, based in Ontario, Canada, creates DNA artwork based on a person's DNA. The company, which was founded in 2005 with a start-up cost of just $2,000, had a revenue of $1.4 million in 2008.

Enterpreneur Matthew Hartzog followed his interest in the Pontiac Fiero when starting his company which selles parts and accessories for this particular car. With start-up costs of just $5,000, the company is now seeing a revenue of $2.3 million.

A husband and wife team founded Heritage Link Brands in Los Angeles, California, selling African wine. With start-up costs of $75,000, the company began seeing a revenue of $1 million three years later, and is a supplier for United Airlines.