A seasonal venture will appeal to people who want the remainder of the year-travel, pursue education, or work a job in another season. The potential to earn a very good living operating a business only part of the year is a genuine opportunity, as proven by the thousands of people who are currently doing it. The main downside to a seasonal business, especially one that can be operated year-round, is that you don`t want to spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours promoting your business only shut it down for half the year, sending current and prove. very difficult to lure them back when you reopen for business.