Work at Home Ideas
Posted on March 26th, 2009Below are some ideas for you if you are interested in working at home or having a home based business.
Auction Business - There are several options for this. You can contract to sell other peoples items or you can sell your own items new or used.
Bookkeeping Service - For businesses or on a personal level. You can also consult on a personal level on budget planning, etc.
Childcare - For this you need to make sure you comply with local and state government requirements. In Texas you can check out: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/child_care/about_child_care_licensing/
Children’s Party Planner - Busy moms need help! If you are great with kids and have fun ideas this could be for you.
Computer Tutor - Say that five times fast. No, seriously, if you are great with computers this may be a perfect job for you, whether one on one or teaching groups.
Direct Sales - These are companies like Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Partylite, and those “fun” parties too. If you are interested in selling makeup check out http://www.makeuptalk.com
Editing Service - If you are a grammar master this could be an excellent job for you.
Errand Service - Great for a mom with school aged or older children.
Freelance Writer - Many places are looking for writers to name a few check out www.about.com or www.bellaonline.com
Graphic Designer - Design logos and banner ads for online businesses.
House Cleaning - Another great idea for someone with older children if you don’t want to have to worry about daycare.
House Sitter - You can decide if you are a drop in sitter or someone who actually stays while the person is out of town.
Pet Sitter - Whether it’s a daily walk while the fur baby parents are at work or for out of town caretaking.
Photographer - This could be a great freelance business in the way of setting our own hours. One can also sell their photos at http://www.dreamstime.com or www.istockphoto.com
Pooper Scooper - This could go excellent with the pet sitter business if you have the stomach for it.
Professional Organizer - Which all the great shows about this, it seems lots of people want it and don’t know or have the time to do it, this might just be a great business.
Wedding Planner - If you have an attention to detail and would love to be behind the scenes of the “storybook” then this might be a great business for you.
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