Currently I work in rehab and social work and love to work with people and animals and do rehab with animals.....I would like to have more control over my schedule and do what I love and still make a difference with others and give back to the community.
2006-07-23 11:32:08 · 14 answers · asked by Susie Q 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am definitely a self starter and can lead a team and be successful and have tons of experience doing this over the years.
2006-07-23 11:33:52 · update #1
Starting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck.
Some things you need to consider:
- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?"
- "What are my abilities?"
- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?"
- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?"
In terms of what business to start, the best home business that 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
2006-07-23 11:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by imisidro 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I joined a great company that will allow me the time and money freedom in the next couple of years to start my own business as a spa owner and my husband to be an artist. In the meantime the business provides an affordable service to people who deserately need it and helps people in all kinds of areas. The retirement plan if the business is consistently worked is 3-5 years.
Check out http://prepaidlegal.com/hub/cdmallicoat for more information. If you like leading a team, this is a great thing!
2006-07-24 07:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Lady V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have tried many things and have found a company that has been around for 21 Years and pays you to advertise for them. My wife and I just started and are doing well. It is not an MLM company and no selling, no deliveries or stocking product. My wifes aunt has been working with this company (Melaleuca) for a little over 3 years and home schools 3 kids and makes $9,000 a month. It is a 500 inc company and the CEO is on the U.S. Chamber of commerce board. I can arrange a private web cast with my wifes aunt for you and you can decide by yourself and WE WILL help you be successfull. It is an honest Win Win.
e-mail: cleanandsafehome@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Rich Home in Michigan
2006-07-23 15:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compared to offline businesses, the investment required to start an online business is minimal. A popular way of earning money on the internet is by providing information and services. This can be monetised by advertising or charging a subscription. You can also make money online by selling products on auction websites like eBay or through your own website. More information available at http://tinyurl.com/syw6m
2006-07-24 07:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by lalraniusha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to other people who are self-employed and find out the pros and cons of doing this. It may take a while for you to start earning an income, but sometimes, it can be a really good way to make money (if that makes any sense). good luck!
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2006-07-23 11:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by Queens, NYC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can start a dog walking company. People love their dogs here in the US. They will do anything for them. Also you can take care of pets as people leave for the vacation. We have a dog and we canceled many trips, because there was noone to watch after the dog.
2006-07-23 11:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by sweetundina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a day care for pets just like a day care for baby humans, it would be fun. You know there's very busy professionals who love animals and own them but they need a nanny too for their pets, good luck!
2006-07-23 11:37:37 · answer #8 · answered by claudia91701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to continue investigation about what you had better to do and maybe thinking about this first step is the most important step because after that you are going to put all your energy to developing your thought, my idea for you is establish a Internet shop and advertise as much as you can about your job
2006-07-24 18:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Susie, with your love for life and giving back, I may have something that would align with your personal qualities. If you are interested contact me directly... I look forward to hearing from you.
Don
2006-07-25 20:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by mallicoatdd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋