I live in an extremely rural area, and getting a regular JOB outside the home isn't even an option. There aren't any to be had. I'm just looking for some creative suggestions of ideas for a business that I can start in my home. I like crafts and baking and things of that nature. I am on an extremely limited budget at the moment. If you could help me come up with something, I would really appreciate it.
2006-06-14 13:02:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Think of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?
By researching the prospect of starting your own business -- what it entails, what you need to know, helpful hints, etc -- you'll feel better prepared to take that plunge.
I found some book titles that are relevant to your specific question:
* 101 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home by Susan Sweeney
* The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century by Paul Edwards
* Selling Online: How to Become a Successful E-Commerce Merchant by Jim Carroll
* I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It by Barbara Sher
* I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work by Julie Jansen
* The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start by Marian Betancourt
* The Shoestring Entrepreneur's Guide to Internet Start-Ups by Robert Spiegel
* Making a Living Without a Job : Winning Ways For Creating Work That You Love by Barbara Winter
I also posted some article links in the source box.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-15 06:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With such a small amount, I'd be keen to minimize outlay. I'd try something like a market stall or a concession in a department store. These can cost very little to set up and most of the money can then be used to purchase the merchandise that you'll sell. Another idea would be to use the money as a down payment on a car and become a taxi driver or limousine driver. Remember that for this you need to have special licences for both the car and the driver from your local authority. You can affiliate with an existing company, which can make the job more profitable.
2016-03-27 04:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked from home now for about 3 1/2 years. Have had my own business for a little over a year. I was also on a limited budget and that was one of the reasons I picked this business.
$40, I get products, web site, training & daily support of some of the nicest, encouraging & creative people I've come to really admire. We do retail, fundraising, wholesale & team building. Full training & support in all areas and continuous support.
You're welcome to take a look see if you'd like. Check out my blog and my highlighted posts are about my biz.
Whatever you find is a good fit for you, I wish you much luck!
2006-06-14 13:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also want to start a home business. I do beautiful ceramics and I wanted to go in business with someone who is sincere. I know what you mean by living in a rural area because I am in the same boat. We don't even have taxi's or buses in this little town. Getting back to the subject I love to sell jewelry and I had an idea for that but the company wants you to have six parties scheduled before they send you anything. Some of the jewelry is very expensive. I don't know about you but I was wanting something low cost that is not going to cost you an arm and leg. If your interested please let me know and let me know about the answers you get because I wrote basically the same question that you asked and I got a couple of answers and the one I was hopeing sent me a weird e-mail address and the Webmaster kept notifying me that it could not be delivered so I got on line and asked the young lady to e-mail me again but I never heard from her again. Maybe we can both think of something.
2006-06-14 13:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by JJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best home business will depend on what you want, how you define to be interesting. A person may consider a pet sitting business to be the most exciting work in the world, while another person would rather watch TV than take care of dogs.
The key is to determine what your interests are, what you want to do, what is suitable for your lifestyle and your overall goals, and what can fit with your resources.
Dan Ramsey in his book "101 Best Home Businesses" has a chapter on how to find YOUR best home business. He suggests these 10 steps:
1. List 5 things you do best
2. List how others would benefit from what you do best
3. Find out how to give people what they want
4. Learn the value of your services to others
5. Find out who else offers similar services
6. Learn from the successes of others
7. Learn from the failures of others
8. Plan your own success
9. Make low cost mistakes
10. Enjoy what you do and how you do it
He then made suggestions on the best home businesses according to type. Here are a few of them:
Best Businesses Using Craft or Physical Skills
- antique restoration
- auto detail service
- carpet cleaning business
- errand/delivery service
- housecleaning business
Best Service Businesses
- bed and breakfast operator
- caregiver
- catering service
- senior day care center
- tutoring service
Best Professional Businesses
- desktop publisher
- magazine writer
- import/export service
- income tax preparation service
- event planner
Some other home business ideas:
Top 10 Home Businesses with Rapid Break-Even Time http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol33/breakeven.htm
10 Profitable “Go-Out" Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol31/goout.htm
Low Cost Startup Businesses http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusinesses/0,6617,,00.html
6 Hottest Businesses on the Web http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/web.htm
You can also check out the following books:
Turn Your Talents into Profits: 100+ Terrific Ideas for Starting Your Own Home-Based Microbusiness
The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century
121 Internet Businesses You Can Start from Home
The Best Internet Businesses You Can Start
101 Ways to Make Money at Home
To give you ideas on what exactly do you need to start your own business, here are ten things you need to know before launching your own business “10 Things You Need to Know When Starting Your Own Home Business” http://www.powerhomebiz.com/052006/startingbiz.htm .
2006-06-14 14:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-14 16:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by heaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 14:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. I work from home and I am very sucessful. Go to the link at http://www.usapowerline.com. It is the fastest growing business in American history. JJ:)
2006-06-14 13:25:59 · answer #8 · answered by J J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to get the ebook about generating ideas on this site. It really helps. Be sure to check their articles. I got a couple ideas there.
2006-06-14 15:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by Looking Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out what I do!! I make my own hours, work only part time at full time pay, travel for free and wear beautiful jewelry.. I started for only $100!! You can too!!
www.liasophia.com/jewelrymom
2006-06-14 16:32:10 · answer #10 · answered by jewelrymom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋