In this blog I am going to just focus on a wide variety of ideas for starting up a home business. Remember that a home business doesn’t necessarily have to be something you do full-time. In fact, it’s probably best to start off on a part-time basis and see where it leads.
So here is a list of home business ideas:
Accountant
Tax Preparer
Life Coach
Professional Organizer
Wedding Planner
Party/Event Planner
Freelance Writer
Bed and Breakfast
Childcare
Website Designer
Resume Writer
Proofreader
Graphic Designer
Financial Planner
Housecleaning Service
Dog Sitter/Walker
Desktop Publishing
Medical Transcriptionist
Caterer
Lawn care/Landscaping
Car Restoration
Mechanic
Think about those things you are good at such as putting together scrapbooks, beading or making homemade greeting cards. Don’t forget about other avenues such as selling Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia and other in home/book party potentials. These could also be turned into a home business.
The possibilities are really endless but at the same time, you have to play it smart. Don’t be too quick to jump into something without having a plan in place. Be prepared for the financial drawbacks and the time you will need to invest.
If you set goals and plan things out, you are more likely to be successful. But you should also be prepared for things to not work out.
I remember jumping into the Mary Kay business many years ago and investing in over $2,000 worth of product. I found out afterwards that not only was I not good at selling but I didn’t have the customer base to justify this much Mary Kay. Let’s just say we lost money and I ended up with a ton of product that eventually was given away.
I learned that you have to be sure the home business is not only something you like but something you are good at. So be wise before making the decision to take that final leap.
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