Work at Home Business Ideas A-E
Work at Home Ideas A-E
There must be thousands of businesses that can be done at (or from) home such as accountancy or plumbing for instance but this list is really aimed at those simple businesses which do not require great qualifications and can largely be done at home. Therefore business ideas like say gardening and landscaping are deliberately not included here as the majority of the work is outside your own home. This list is more aimed at the WAHM or WAHD (work at home mom/dad) and includes part time as well as full time opportunities.
Affiliate Marketing
This is my favourite, selling products in return for a commission. This is easiest when the product or service is sold from a website though it does not always have to be that way. We’ll be coming back to this very important work at home method in more detail. If you want really in depth ongoing training I can genuinely recommend The Wealthy Affiliate an online training resource I belong to myself.
Antiques
There’s plenty to be made in this field. If you have an eye for it just trading in antiques can be very profitable however if you can also do some basic restoration work you can really gain quite large profits.
Arts and Crafts
If you have hobbies like woodwork, leather work, jewelery and the like you might find a ready market for your creations at local markets and fairs. You might also be able to sell to specialty stores. You can pick up a copy of Homecrafts Work at Home Catalogue here
Assembly and Installation Service
Got a knack for installing home theater systems or sound systems? How about assembling all those flat-packed furnishings delivered from furniture stores? This is an area just begging for neighbourhood services. You can maybe even get the stores to advertise your service for your area.
Bed and Breakfast
Living in a tourist area? Providing home accommodation and breakfast can be very lucrative. Regulations vary from area to area but your local tourist bureau will be able to help.
Bicycle Repairs & Maintenance (Suits other sports & hobbies too)
Turn your interest in bikes, surfboards or whatever into a little repair and maintenance business in your neighbourhood.
Blogging
Yup! see the post on this topic, some folks are ripping it up with affiliate sales, contextual ads, and pay per post. You can see more over at my post on Making Money with Blogs
Calligraphy Service
Got a good hand? Check out an art store for calligraphy pens and accessories and turn your neat handwriting into a service making up invitations and notices for everything from weddings to business events.
Candle Making
Got the knack for making candles? If you are pretty god at it you can turn this fun hobby into a designer business! Think I’m kidding? Go take a look at the prices some of the specialist candles are fetching in the shops! Before you start your business though arm yourself with a copy of Jean Ann Herley’s book for candle makers going into business: Stop Burning Time and Moneyin Your Candle Business
Child Care
If you love children you might be able to start a small childcare business looking after kids while the parents are at work. You’ll need to apply for the relevant licence for your location and otherwise will need all the usual furnishings and toys a parent is already familiar with. Get a copy of Starting a Day Care Center here
Children’s Party Planning
With children’s parties becoming more and more a burden on parents why not start a party planning service which could include arranging delivery of food and cakes, venue hire, invitation mailing, photographers etc.
Clothing Alterations & Repairs
Relatively few of us can take up a hem or sleeve and pay handsomely to have others do it, how are your sewing skills? Got a sewing machine? If you know how to do basic alterations and repairs you can make a nice little business out of it. See Home Sewing Secrets for more
Collectibles Dealer
This might include anything from old books to sports memorabilia and more. Even recently produced items may be collectibles if there is a shortage of them and a willing market looking to complete a set. Some collectors will pay any price for that last piece!
Computer Programming
If this is a skill you have why not pick from the many programming project jobs available online? Sites such as eLance have hundreds of projects listed at any one time some of which are very big dollar jobs.
Computer Skills Tutor
If you have the knack for computers and the internet you can teach your skills at community classes where this a a popular subject. Think about retirement homes also as a good market for this activity. If you have the knowledge you could also assist people set up home networks.
Consulting
If you have much experience in a field such as marketing, advertising, finance or maybe running a small business you can start a consulting service helping others on a contract basis which can be very lucrative. Start Consulting eBook
Desktop Publishing
If you have the creative flair you can for use your skills to design brochures, leaflets and newsletters for small businesses in your neighborhood. There are many courses available to help get you started and the software is very easy to use.
Direct Selling
There are lots of systems out there to support you in selling their goods for a commission. This is a bit like affiliate marketing in some ways but think more along the lines of Avon or Tupperware sales through networks of friends and neighbours.
Dog Obedience Training
Lots of dog owners particularly new owners just don’t have any idea as to how to train their dog so this area has become a huge industry. It can be done at your home in many cases or if your home is not suitable then by visit to customers homes. Read Kingdom of Pets to get you started
Domain Trading
Another completely at home type business. There are still many worthwhile domains to be registered and re-sold for a profit. Try to buy one or two word domains without the dashes or underscores. While .com is still the most active .net and country specific domains are fruitful too.
eBay Auctions
Another great way to make money at home if you have an eye for a bargain. If you can source goods cheaply and there is enough market interested in those goods, you can make some excellent returns. Sell new and used goods to a huge audience easily and cheaply with auction sites. Check out Express Profits Online here and see how its done.
eBook Publishing
With more people making use of PDAs and ebook readers for the daily commute, this looks to be a growing demand. If you’ve got something you are knowledgeable on, you can write an ebook and sell it on a website, you’d be surprised at the topics that sell well! Just browse through Clickbank’s enormous collection! Write and Publish your own eBook in as little as 7 Days
Events Coordinator
Events from corporate functions to weddings often require careful co-ordination of tasks and service providers. If you have a knack for organisation you can get lots of work in this area by advertising your services in local papers and business magazines.
Continued at Work at Home Ideas F-Z
