Home-based businesses are a great way to supplement your income or become your own boss. You can leave the daily grind of the concrete jungle and move towards the American dream…entrepreneurship. If you want to embark on the journey, but do not have the initial capital, do not be discouraged. There are several opportunities that require a low initial cost.
1. Pet-Based Business: Pets are part of the family. Pet owners want the best for their loved ones. If you are fond of animals, you can turn your emotions into cash with pet services. Ideas for this type of business include pet sitting, dog walking, and baking dog treats.
2. Cleaning Services: Many businesses need help keeping their offices clean. Some parents with an on-the-go lifestyle need household cleaners to keep them sane. With a quick trip to the local dollar store, you can start this business for less than the price of a restaurant meal.
3. Massage Therapy – If you have experience as a massage therapist, you can start your own business offering different types of massage, hot stone, aromatherapy, prenatal, and Swedish. With a room in your home you can offer a pleasant massage experience with soft lighting, relaxing music and warm oils.
4. Personal Trainer – If you have an educational background, provide one-on-one fitness training for your clients.
5. Virtual Receptionist: There’s a lot of buzz these days about home call centers where stay-at-home people can work in a company’s customer service center from the privacy of their personal office. Companies are outsourcing their sales, order taking, and customer support to independent home-based agents.
6. Cake Decorating – If you have a creative flair, you will enjoy working at home as a cake decorator. This run needs a small investment in equipment, such as a Lazy Susan, baking sheets, an industrial blender, and spiked ice packs.
7. Genealogy – Do you have great research skills? If you are one of those people who loves to research genealogy, you should know that you can put your skills to good use by working at home as a genealogist.
8. Photography – You can earn money by being a mobile photographer, going where the client wants to take pictures, or if you don’t want to become a professional photographer, you can submit your images to stock photography websites for cash.
9. Arts and Crafts Shows – Arts and Crafts shows are a great way to earn extra money. If you have a talent for doing arts or crafts, then you can start a handmade business. This type of opportunity offers people a way to supplement their income on the weekends.
10. Freelance Writer – You can write articles for websites that will pay you for them. You can also earn money by writing blog pieces.