Objects moving by themselves, disembodied voices, ghostly apparitions — who you gonna call? Forget the ‘Ghostbusters.’ We called a paranormal investigator and a marketing expert to find out how these haunted small businesses can put their ghosts to work.

Just one look at new network TV shows of the past few years, and it should come as no surprise that all things paranormal are haunting our collective unconscious. From cable reality shows that follow real life ghost-hunters to the fictional mediums, night stalkers, and ghost whisperers that haunt the big three broadcast networks, all things otherworldly have seen their stock rise.

Ghosts? Give Me a Break!
While there are no easily obtainable statistics on the number of “authentically” haunted businesses out there, a quick online search will put you in touch with hundreds of businesses – mostly “destination businesses” like hotels and bed & breakfasts — that claim to have a haunted history, and use this fact front-and-center in their marketing. One well known example is the RMS Queen Mary, the fabled Art Deco era liner permanently docked as a hotel in Long Beach, CA. Her several on-board ghost tours are a year-round draw.

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