With the ups and downs of the economy, the slicing of employer benefits, and the crazy pace of life, many people are deciding to take control of their careers and income through a home business. While once a pie-in-the sky idea, today, home businesses are the reality for millions. It's easier and more affordable than ever to build a home-based career.
That doesn't mean profits will be automatic or easy to achieve.
But if you have the desire, a plan, and a willingness to do the work, you can be a successful home-based entrepreneur.
Starting a Home Business
he first step in home business success is in figuring out what business to run. Too many people focus on fast profits over choosing the right idea. While the goal is to make money, to base your decision solely on profit potential and ignoring your interest or compatibility to the business is a big mistake. It's always better to choose a business idea that you're passionate about or can get excited about. The good news is that you can turn a passion or a hobby into a home business.Or you can take a skill from your job or volunteer work and build a business doing that.
Once you have an idea about the area you'd like to build a business in, the next step is determining how to turn your idea into income. There are essentially three ways to make money:
1. Sell stuff
2. Sell your skill.
3. Sell your knowledge
For example, if your passion is baking, you can open an online store selling baking goods (sell stuff), provide baking services to others (sell skill), or teach baking (sell knowledge).
Unfortunately, many would-be home business owners get stuck on knowing what business to start.
This is where having a list of possible ideas can help. Below you'll find a MONSTER list of over 80 proven home business ideas. The list isn't complete, but it will show you how many different businesses you can start and possibly lead you to more potential ideas.
- Appliances & Electronics Home Business Ideas
- Appliance Repair Business
- Computer Repair
- Home Theater Repair/Design
- TV Repair
- Arts & Crafts Home Business Ideas
- Faux Painting Home Interiors
- Furniture Refinishing
- Gift Baskets
- Picture Framing
- Scrapbooking
- Stained Glass
Business-to-Business Home Business Ideas
- Bookkeeping
- Commercial Cleaning
- Consultant
- Corporate Party Planner
- Courier Services
- Desktop Publisher (Graphic Designer)
- Direct Mail Marketing Services
- Freelancing
- Internet Marketing Services
- Social Media Management
- Tax Preparation
- Virtual Assistant
- Web Designer
Home Services Home Business Ideas
- Lawn & Yard Care
- Bathtub Reglazing
- Carpet Cleaning
- Chimney Sweep
- Deck Maintenance
- Floor Installation
- Garage Organizer
- Gardner
- Green Cleaning Products Distributor
- Gutter Cleaning
- Handyman or Handywoman
- Holiday Decorating
- Home Inspection
- Home Remodeling & Restoration
- Home Safety Inspection
- Home Staging
- Hot Tub Repair
- House Sitting
- Interior Designer
- Locksmith
- Housecleaning/Maid Services
- Pest Control
- Pool Cleaning and Maintenance
- Roof Repair
- Wallpapering
- Window Cleaning
Health and Medical-Related Home Business Ideas
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Patient or Health Advocate
- Health Coach
Online Home Business Ideas
- Affiliate Marketing
- Amazon Store (Fulfillment by Amazon)
- Blogging
- E-book Publishing
- Ebay
- Etsy
- Google Adwords Consultant
- Google Adsense
- Information Products
- Personal Services/Products Home Business Idea
- Antique Appraiser
- Baking/Baked Goods
- Catering Services
- Direct Sales
- Disc Jockey (DJ)
- Gourmet Pet Food Services
- Lawn Care / Landscaping
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Massage Therapist Home Business
- Nanny Service
- Organizer
- Personal Chef
- Personal / Life Coach
- Personal Shopper & Errand Service
- Personal Trainer
- Pet Related Products/Services
- Pet Sitting
- Photographer
- Resume Writing Services
- Tutoring
- Wedding Planner
- Homemade Baked Goods
- Wine Consultant
- Freelance Writer
Choosing your home business idea is just the first step. Once you have your idea, there is still more to do including:
1.Research the viability of your idea and determine if it's really the best option for you.
2.Write a business plan.
3.Create your marketing strategy.
4.Set up your business entity including creating a business name, deciding on your business structure, and getting necessary licenses and/or permits.
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Mussa Msemakweli is a technology entrepreneur, Book writer and digital marketing expert. He is currently C E O at the Africa shared . His work has been featured in a number of publications, including the Maisha halisi Magazine and on Culture trip. If you have a good time follow me on facebook and instagram or leave a comment, Thanks.
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