If you are looking for a low start up cost, low overhead cost, and flat out exciting business, check out Brad's window cleaning business idea!
I started my window cleaning business almost a year ago, and it had consistently been a solid source of secondary income! There is a slight learning curve to get some of the tricks of the trade down, but nothing too major. You can practice on your home windows before heading out to sell your services.
As Brad mentions, you can grow the business to however large you'd like it. For me, I just wanted to do it on Saturday mornings, so I just did a small shopping center and occasionally I did residential homes.
If you have any questions on starting a window cleaning business, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have!