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Home Based Business Ideas for You

Securing a job is the motto for most of us as it is a sure way of ensuring security in life. The prospect of employment is becoming dimmer day by day, as a result of the economic depression that shook the world economy recently. However, all those statistics about soaring unemployment need not disappoint you as there are umpteen ways to make money online. Such is the limitlessness of opportunities that comes with the internet that one can run and manage a whole business establishment at home.

A home based business could be a great idea on many counts. You are self-employed and would need not work under anyone. You do not need to lose sleep and other comforts of life for meeting deadlines while you work under somebody. You will be able to work at your own pace and convenience within the privacy that only home can offer. If you are a parent with many kids to manage, there could be no better idea than a home-based online job.

One advantage that the job market of the World Wide Web offers is that it caters to the abilities of any types of talent. You could be strong in any field and you would find many opportunities suiting your preferences. For instance you could bring all the knowledge you had gained during your college stint at a particular subject to good use if you set up a consulting website on that topic. You will find that there are many takers for the expertise and skill you possess. This is easier online than in open market where you have to knock many doors before finding acceptance at one place.

If you feel that you are a good writer, you could try out writing for websites. Thousands of websites are created everyday all of which requires information to be filled in and this is the exclusive domain of content writers. you can pursue different genres of writing such as children’s literature, textbooks and so on depending on your interest. If you have a degree in creative writing, you will find it extremely useful in terms of employability. You could undertake big assignments like writing a book or smaller ones like articles, reports and write-ups.

Blogging is a channel of expression for most of us. Your blog is a place where you could make yourself heard, making statements about the events that rock you or the world. However, blogging has recently acquired a profit angle lately. You could dedicate spaces of your blog for ads by companies. This can be illustrated with an example. If your write up is about the hill station that you had spent the last weekend with your family, you could lease out spaces to insert ads by the hotels, inns and resorts of the tourist spot. Thus when the reader of your page is enchanted by the place, it is very likely that she might click on the links thereby helping you earn money.

You could get more information from the internet itself. There are countless websites which will help you guide effectively.

Networking For The 21st Century Home Based Business

The home based business has exploded in recent years because more and more people are getting out of the mind set of staying with the same company for thirty years and retiring. The new generation of business minded people don’t want to waste their talents to make someone else the big profits-but instead want to line their own pockets from talents they have obtained. This is an exciting period in the business cycle when individuals break down the barriers to achieve their own success. With that said how exactly would a new business obtain a network it needs to survive in today’s marketplace?

With most new small businesses being home based start-ups.It’s important that these businesses build a solid network of contacts that can help sell the business for you. Networking can provide invaluable business opportunities for sales that otherwise would cost the business thousands of dollars in advertising dollars to obtain. Some of the ways to start building a solid network utilizes two very important but equal strategies. If you follow these two strategies your almost assured that a solid network of business contacts can be achieved.

The first approach is what I call the “Street” plan of attack. This strategy consists of the old way of doing networking. After all you don’t want to stop doing something that has proven to work time and time again. What a small business owner must realize right off the bat- they must get out there and meet people if the business has any prayer of getting off the ground. If you are a shy or timid person it’s time to get over that fear or your new business will never get off the ground. The market place is really for those that are strong and determined-all being timid will do for your business make you broke.

With that said the very first thing you should do as a new business owner is to join your professions networking group. If your in real estate- then it would be advisable to join some investment groups or attend your Realtor associations events. After all Realtors pay big money to be apart of the national and local associations so why not utilize it to your advantage. The next step in networking on the ground would be for you to get involved in your community. Nothing brings more interest in your business then socializing with people within your community. Join the local chamber of commerce and attend the event meetings they have once a month. Join the different boards within the commerce to let people know who you are, volunteer for events that your commerce organization is having. Another good place to pick up contacts is by joining social organizations like the Elks or Moose- Lyons club or Rotary. These social organizations are usually national and can go a long way in building contacts outside your local area. Again just don’t join to say you joined- get out there and be active within the organizations.

The second approach to use is through the internets-many great social networking sites exist right now that can give you great results if used correctly. Myspace and Facebook can bring your business a treasure trove of business- even presidential candidates are utilizing these sites to bring in contributions and votes. Although the new internet can be a blessing to your business efforts. A business owner must recognize how to be effective in using them. Most people in business think that you sign up for an account and just start requesting as many friends as possible. This is the deadly sin as I call it for anyone truly wanting to build a network for their business. Again let’s take real estate for an example. Your a Realtor and want to build a good network of people that can help you grow your business.

As a real estate professional you want to build a network by getting other people who know your business and can give you referrals. Thus in starting your network you want to do a search for all those profiles that are Realtors and making a friend request. After you complete that you want to move onto mortgage lenders and maybe business brokers- anyone that can help you build your business base. Once you build your base then you start requesting people in your geographic area that might be interested in your services. But remember you want to build relationships and not just spam people with your services. If thats your goals then you will fail period. People like doing business with someone they think they know- if you communicate through emails or comments then you start to build that relationship. Remember if done right this tool can take you a long way in bringing you business that can be repeat as well as building a solid business relationship for future deals.

The 10 Best Home Based Business Ideas – Online Businesses Are Here to Stay

You may have noticed that Sacramento’s economic condition has not exactly been strong, of late. In fact, while conditions across the country are trying, to say the least, Sacramento, and California as a whole, seems to be leading the pack in economic devastation. With a State budget on the verge of collapse, years of arguing and posturing over the use of public funds, and what appears to be the breakdown of our State’s entire public service sector, local entrepreneurs are turning to online businesses to supplement, and in some cases actually replace their income streams.

Over the last several years, but specifically in the last six to nine months, direct sales companies have seen a surge in their membership numbers. Those companies experiencing the highest growth are companies utilizing the internet as a primary means of member recruiting as well as well-developed web purchasing interfaces.

We know this economy has been hard on everyone, and we felt that this list would be timely and helpful to our readers. What follows is a list of the 10 best home based business ideas.

Leading the pack of home-based direct sales companies are those that offer access to goods and services used by people on a regular basis, and especially those that offer discounts and/or rebates on these every day purchases. People are not interested in buying things they don’t view as necessary any more. Today what they are looking for is access to those items they have to have, and they are looking for ways to buy them cheaper and more efficiently.

And clearly in this list, the online options dominate. Fully six of the top 10 best home based business ideas we researched were online opportunities. There is no doubt that online commerce is just in its infancy. According to one report this $305 Billion industry is likely to triple in the next 5 years, and that is allegedly a conservative estimate. More and more businesses are finding online sales to be lucrative, as well as more efficient and cost effective. There are less employees required and businesses can sell to a broader range of clients spread out over a greater geographical territory. The potential is limitless.

So, without further ado, our list of the 10 best home based business ideas (in reverse order).

10. Home Day Care Center

Believe it or not, the home daycare center still ranks in the top ten for home-based businesses. The reason is that in these economic times it is becoming more and more difficult for families to stay afloat on just one income. Everyone is looking to supplement their incomes, and those with two spouses working, and kids at home, must have an alternative to the daily care of their children. Parents of young children looking to supplement income from home may find day care an excellent way to bring in income as well as spend time with their own children. There are some other benefits to this profession as well, such as the opportunity to socialize your own children at a young age. But, beware of the potential pitfalls of this industry: many children find it hard to share their personal space in their own home for lengthy periods of time, this may result in frustration for the care-giver’s own children. Also, licensing is required in most jurisdictions, so be sure to check with your local authorities before you launch a home day care.

9. Medical Transcription

This is an excellent choice of careers for people with excellent English language skills and typing ability. Many doctors outsource their transcription functions rather than pay employees to handle them. It is more cost effective for the doctors since they do not have to pay Medicare, SDI and other taxes that accompany hiring employees. This business is excellent for start-ups since it requires very low overhead and equipment purchases, and can be done in a minimal amount of space. In fact, most people already have the necessary equipment such as a desk, computer, and tape recorder. Incomes can range from $25,000 per year for part-time work to more than $90,000 per year for full-time efforts.

8. Accounting

For those would-be stay-at-home working parents, especially those with a strong background in accounting and/or financial skills, an accounting or bookkeeping career may be just the right choice. This career option offers a tremendous amount of flexibility to the working parent, and an excellent income opportunity. You can start the business right from your own home, building on referrals and low cost advertising, but it has the potential to grow with you as your children age and become less dependent, entering school, and freeing up more of your own time. Look heavily to building relationships with other professions, such as attorneys, insurance professionals and real estate agents as they will often refer clients to you. You can begin this business from scratch, or you can buy a tax and accounting franchise (a slightly more expensive option, but perhaps a shorter start-up period). Again, check with local authorities for licensing requirements in your area. Regulations can change from state to state, and there is also a wealth of information available at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

7. Catering

Many parents love to cook and entertain, and catering can provide Moms (or Dads) an opportunity to work from home, but still get out and socialize and do what you enjoy. Most of the upfront preparation work can be done from your own home while looking after children, and then meals can be delivered, or in some cases even picked up, for delivery to the event. Parents with a modest approach can make an excellent income by simply providing the meals, those looking to satisfy a larger dream can also provide staff for set up, waiting, and tear down, or even do it themselves. Income potentials can be very good with catering services, and the most successful home-based caterers might make close to six figures.

6. Online Affiliate Programs

One of the internet’s greatest introductions to home based business owners over the last decade has been that of the affiliate marketer. This is the first of our online business opportunities, and is a position that does not require you to work for a company, purchase products, carry inventory, or even to interact with customers. You can easily start a successful and lucrative affiliate marketing business by simply finding products on the internet that you are interested in, joining the company’s affiliate program, and then marketing those products online. Most affiliate programs pay directly to a Pay Pal (or other payment processing service) account on a monthly basis. Of course, this business may require some start up capital if you choose to market through pay for service venues, such as pay per click. There are plenty of free marketing sources online as well, but they may require more effort. Still, this can be an excellent way for work-from-home parents to supplement a one-income family. You can find out all about it by Googling “Affiliate Programs” or on resource sites such as Affiliate Programs and Affiliate Scout. While this is a viable internet opportunity, it does require you to seek out and market individual companies and their products. In my opinion, a far better opportunity to consolidate this effort into a more lucrative, efficient and profitable business exists in item number one below.

5. Freelance Writing

Everyone has considered writing a book at some point in their lives, or at least liked the sound of that idea. Today’s market for writers is wide open, everything from relevant articles on travel, the arts, local scenes and business to fully fledged e-books on both technical as well as tactical topics. Especially if you are already familiar with a specific subject, this is a great way for you to share that expertise with a very broad market. There are literally millions of people searching the internet every day for information on specific subjects, and they are willing to pay for that information. Try your hand at writing first with shorter venues, and as your skill and experience grow, branch out into more aggressive projects. An excellent resource for freelance writing on the internet can be found at the Freelance Writing Jobs Network or, become an Examiner in your area.

4. Business Coach

While this opportunity is not necessarily an “online” opportunity, it is a bit of a hybrid, and it really plays to those individuals at the top of their game. This opportunity requires someone with a very strong business background, or at least some formidable business training. In today’s climate with so many people becoming displaced or seeking opportunity outside of the traditional corporate walls, there is a tremendous need for someone off which to bounce ideas, to assist in the business planning activities and to keep over-energetic CEO’s feet on the ground. If you have experience in corporate management, business acumen or other specialized skills then you can share them with those who have ideas but less experience. There is even a coaching certification program and referral service provided to the members of the International Coach Federation.

3. Web Design

Web sites are a must in today’s business climate, even for traditional brick-and-mortar type businesses. With online shopping and information dissemination becoming more and more a requirement companies are jumping onto the web in droves, and they need excellent web site designers to guide them through the process. This is truly a case where it is difficult to see the forest for the trees. There are so many facets to web design and a web presence that it is almost impossible to get started without some heavy duty assistance. For anyone familiar with html programming, CSS, SEO, or even WYSIWYG editors, this opportunity can be a gold mine. Much of your work can be done after hours when the kids are in bed, and this is one thing that makes this opportunity perfect for moonlighters and all-day parents.

2. Online Shopping Portal

Online shopping is already a $305 billion industry, and according to most reports, we have barely scratched the surface. There are several companies on the internet now that allow entrepreneurs and home-based business owners to purchase a web portal and profit from sales that occur through that web portal. Several of these companies will not only pay owners for purchases they have made through their websites, but also for the purchases made through the web sites of people they have personally referred. This is the affiliate program on steroids. This business is poised for tremendous growth, and companies also capitalizing on the “green” movement will benefit even more. Recent earth day articles and studies pointed out that online shopping is far more efficient and less harmful to the environment than traditional shopping. Watch this market explode in the next 5 years.

1. Online Marketing Education and Financial Training

Our number one pick of the 10 best home based business ideas – drum roll please – CarbonCopyPro. Whatever business you are in, and whether it is online or brick-and-mortar, these days you have to be able to market yourself online. It is essential in today’s marketplace, and will be indispensable in the future. The best money you can spend is to invest a little in your own training before you begin your online marketing campaign. And if you are going to spend a little on yourself, why not do it in a place where you can also earn while you learn? By far, the best training (and income opportunity) we have found for internet marketing, both free and paid, is through CarbonCopyPRO. At CarbonCopyPRO you will learn from the best of the best, internet marketers earning tens of thousands of dollars online every month, and they have a rather auspicious goal of creating 100 millionaires by 2012 – will you be one of them?

So, now you have the 10 best home based business ideas. Of course, there are a number of other considerations you must keep in mind, such as which opportunity best fits your lifestyle, avoiding scams, etc.; and we will delve into some of these issues in future articles. All that is left now is for you to do your own homework and decide which opportunity is best suited to your tastes. Happy hunting.

7 Home Business Ideas For Women That Work

More and more women are choosing to work from home. This gives them the flexibility required to raise children, manage the house and take care of other such tasks. There are many home business ideas for women. Many times, a hobby becomes a base for your business. Here are some interesting business ideas that should be considered.

1: Craft

Crafts have enormous potential. People are constantly looking for innovative products as gifts for their loved ones. It may be wedding gifts, party favors and more. You can come up with some nice items and promote them among friends and family in the beginning. If the news spreads and if your products are good, your small business will have a lot of orders.

2: Child Care

If you have something for children and the necessary space in your home, you might consider establishing a small business of child care. Of course, you must obtain the necessary permits and licenses. But if your locality lacks a good facility, this business opportunity will work for you.

3: Pet care

Just as people appreciate good childcare, there are others who would like to have a good Pet Care Service. This is especially true if they are frequent travelers with pets. You can consider using your place for this work. Once the business starts doing well, you can delegate tasks to people who are interested.

4: Using your culinary skills

A good business opportunity that many women can cash on is their cooking. This can be baking snacks and other refreshments. You can take on full board and work with fixed menus for various functions. Art of cooking can be changed according to any catering needs. If people like what you do, you can make good money here.

5: Tutoring

Tutoring can be an essential activity for children who are weak in their studies. Depending on your core knowledge, you can choose to educate on a particular topic. Remember, people pay to those who can make their children pass with good marks. If you are sure that you have what it takes, it can provide a substantial income on monthly basis. This is among good home business ideas for women.

6: Interior designers

Business Ideas for Women can be creative as well. You can try your skills in design and put them to good use by advising people on how to modernize the interior of their homes. You can help people make the right purchase, depending on their requirements. Rich housewives can pay you a good amount if you can earn their trust. This turns out to be another lucrative business you can begin with.

7: eBay

eBay sellers make good money too, and when you get the right kind of products online, you can be sure that many people will choose to buy from you. The income potential here is unlimited; all you need is right mentoring. This can be among some of the best home business ideas for women.

There are great possibilities out there for ladies who want to work from home. Think of the ideas above and choose the one that suits you best. Remember, you can only gain by this knowledge by taking decisive actions.

Ideas For a Home Based Business – Find Unclaimed Money Working From Home

The success or failure of a company would always depend on how competitive is its marketing program. Out in the business arena, the competition is really tough and you have to be aggressive when it comes to building your credibility. In reality, you can never really have a unique product. In one way or another, you would have business rivals that could either make your existence shaky or even more stable. This is why you have to come up with the finest ideas for a home based business so that you can get more profit from your investment.

The success of your offers would depend on the marketing tools that you utilize. You have to be aware that for each product, there would be different ideas for a home based business that could work. You have to evaluate which would be most appropriate in order to attract customers. The quality of your marketing campaign must be superior and advanced. It does not have to be expensive especially if you are just on the development stage of your business. However, you have to make sure that even if your small business marketing idea does not eat up a lot of your finances, it would still yield the desirable result that you are looking for.

Some of the most reliable tools that you can use to implement your small business marketing ideas are radio, print ads and television but these tools involve higher costs. Nonetheless, the high technological advancement provides all new tools that you can use for your ideas for a home based business. Below are top 5 of the most effective tools.

Audio and Video CD’s of your Product
If your prospective client is already interested in your product, you just need a little push so as to convert them into sale. To help them decide faster, it would be helpful to provide audio and video cd’s that will tell them everything that they need to know about the offer. You have to present it in a way that benefits are clearly stated so that they will realize the real worth of your products or services.
Electronic Newsletters
Sending an e-newsletter to your customers is an effective marketing tool. You will be able to entice them more and convince them to buy your products with the valuable information that you will provide. You have to make sure that the electronic newsletter that you will send is informative and entertaining. Remember to write your ideas with a personal voice. It would be more effective if you talk directly to the customers as if you are directly facing them.
Pay Per Click Advertising

Pay per click or PPC is an advertising method that is widely used in the industry now. In this method, you will be allowed to bid a placement in the search engine result pages. The key is for you to get a high ranking so that if a surfer searches for certain keywords that match your keywords, your website will be pulled up. This will give you targeted and desirable traffic.

In order to effectively carry out your ideas for a home based business, it is important to have the best tools. The key is to maximize your resources and check out the most inexpensive and yet effective way of implementing your marketing strategies. By doing so, you will be able to make the most out of your finances and you can allocate your budget for other important expenses.

New Web-Based Business Ideas For People Who Work From Home

If you’re operating your own web-based business from home, you’ve probably already learned how difficult it can be. Whatever your area of expertise, there’s a good chance that the competition is stiff. The internet puts the whole world on a level playing field, and you have to offer something truly special if you want to get ahead of your global competition.

That’s why new ideas are always in high demand. Do you have a new and innovative idea to bring to the web-based business world? If so, act as soon as possible, before your competition beats you to it.

What Do People Need?

The most successful business ideas are combinations of two things: recognition, and innovation. First, you have to recognize a hole that needs to be filled. When it comes to the internet, you have to get out there, look around, try things, and experience things; basically, you have to be an everyday web user.

This will give you the opportunity to see the internet from the consumer’s perspective. What isn’t working? What’s not on the internet that should be there? Are there any types of websites that you would love to have in your bookmarks folder, but which simply don’t exist?

Second, brainstorm ideas for how to meet those unfulfilled needs. If you’re a web-savvy businessperson with design and web copy skills, you may even be able to fulfill several needs at once to create multiple streams of income. If not, find collaborators to help you make each of your ideas a reality.

Then, once your websites are up, you need to harness all of the latest online marketing strategies to bring in repeat customers. This is the difficult part, but if your idea is truly useful and not just a gimmick, people will come back.

Don’t Waste Time

The most important thing to keep in mind is that there is no shortage of new ideas in the web-based business world. There are millions of people just like you who are at this very moment sitting in their home offices contemplating new ideas. That’s why you need to create your websites as soon as possible.

Think about all the biggest internet success stories-Amazon, Google, eBay, etc. Would these services have been so successful if their makers had waited around and let others beat them to the punch? No. So get started as soon as possible.

Best Home Business Ideas – How to Choose One

When searching for a home business idea you need to be careful because there are so many scams out there you may end up losing a lot of money. There are thousands of so called experts claiming they will make you rich. The truth is there is no get rich quick scheme that works. Even the best home business idea will require some work on your part. But if you are willing to put some elbow grease at it eventually you will succeed.

So what do we need to look into before choosing the right home business idea?

Is this home business idea right for you?

If you are looking at MLM (multi-level marketing) you must be willing to spend a lot of time on the phone. If you are looking to do some Pay per click for affiliate programs, you must be willing to do a lot of keywords research and invest a good amount of money etc… So choose carefully the type of business you feel comfortable doing.

Next What are the costs involved?

You should investigate on the startup costs of any so called home business idea. Starting an online business is very inexpensive compared to an offline business but that does not mean you won’t have to spend a few dollars.

– Will you need to build your own website? (can be very expensive if you don’t know what you are doing)

– Will you be left alone when the time comes to advertise your business?

– What tools will you need to run your business? (a lot of them are free but a lot of them cost money)

Make sure you investigate this aspect very closely.

Do some research on this Home business idea/opportunity.

Many of the home business ideas and opportunities on the net have some reviews about them, so make sure you do your homework before buying. Don’t believe everything you read on the sales page. Of course some opportunities are the real deal, but a lot of them make money by promising you big money and fail to do it.

And at last find a good home business idea and stick to it.

Like I said you will need to work in order for your business to succeed. So work hard on your business and don’t try to buy every e-book that comes your way because they have a good sales letter. You will end up with no money and no business. I am not saying to stop learning internet marketing but do your research before buying and concentrate on what you are doing. I had to learn that the hard way.

I was lucky enough to find Stone Evans marketing system. That was it for me. He covers every aspect of an internet business and even provides you with a lot of materials to run your business, even a website. He even provides you with free mentoring from some of the best marketer on his team for free.

Best Regards

Small Home Business Ideas to Help You Live Your Dream

There are countless small home business ideas, probably more than you could ever imagine. The funny thing is that nearly anyone can make money from home if they could just come up with a profitable idea. This is the hardest part for most people. Here are some ideas for starting your own small home business.

For most people, the hardest part is figuring out how to come up with small home business ideas. Here is the easiest way to do it – just think of your hobbies, interests and passions. You can build a home business on nearly any topic. Millions of people make money from home, and you can too.

Here are some examples. Many peoples hobbies include cooking, photography, making crafts or jewelry, or playing video games. Just think of the opportunities here! A catering or photography business, selling your crafts or jewelry online, getting paid to test video games by the gaming companies. These are just a few of the thousands of small home business ideas that are out there for the taking.

Is online or computer work more to your liking? No problem. There are tons of different ways to make money online. Affiliate marketing is the most common and easy way to make a living at home on your computer. Bookkeeping, medical coding, secretarial work – you can see it goes on and on.

Some other ideas for a small home business that include using your computer may include online surveys, blogging, freelance writing and web design. If you truly want to work at home and have the motivation and drive, you can make it work. Perseverance is the key to success when starting a home based business.

There are even a few strange small home business ideas that you may never have thought of. Did you know that you can get paid to submit digital photos online? Home assembly work is another great opportunity, especially for people who are disabled and can’t work outside of the home.

Are you ready to learn more about how you can live your dream of working for yourself and set your own hours? To browse dozens of unique small home business ideas, visit the links below!

Top 7 Home Business ideas

If you’ve spent any time researching on the internet, you’ll have found hundreds of ideas for businesses to start from home. How do you find out which ones are scams and which ones are genuine ways to make money? Keep reading and researching.

Anyone who promises that you can earn quick money in just a few weeks, but requires you to pay them large sums of money first, is probably best avoided.

Any genuine home business opportunity will take time and effort to build up, but we’ve all heard stories of people who are now earning a good income, and some who have given up work completely, by starting home businesses.

One of the easiest and cheapest, even free, ways to start a home business is by using the opportunities afforded by the internet. This can be a low cost option, as there are minimal overheads, your main requirement being a computer and an internet connection.

Ebay reselling – either buying low and selling high – clearing out items from your loft or garage, or using the dropshipping directories now available to buy direct and sell on via Ebay.

Google Adsense – setting up content websites with Google AdSense code and getting paid for every visitor that clicks on one of your ads. There are people making money with this, the outlay is minimal and the potential is huge.

Google Adwords – this is a real art, but there are some people making good money. If you are good with words, then this could be for you. By setting up a Google AdWords campaign and directing traffic to an Affiliate site, such as an Ebook, it is possible to make money. By the way, it’s also possible to spend a lot of money without making even one sale. If you’re considering this option, I’d recommend buying one of the very good ebooks available on the subject, and learn from the experts.

Affiliate Sales – if you are a good sales person and feel that you could write good copy online, this could be your opportunity to make money. Not for the faint hearted, the highest paid “super affiliates” are making hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Consider that 20% of the people are making 80% of the money and you’ll know that you’ll need to do some good research before you get started. The only option for this is Rosalind Gardners, “Super Affiliate Handbook”, which is a comprehensive manual to everything you need to know on the subject of affiliate marketing.

Write your own Ebook – at one time or another, most of us have thought of this, but have we taken it any further? If you are an expert in an area, or are a good writer, then this could be an option for you. I know of one person who is making a good living from selling a scrapbooking ebook, so this could be a way to make money from your hobby!

Home surveys – find out about genuine surveys that you can carry out for national companies. This can often be a simple survey that you carry out by visiting a shop, restaurant, or similar venue and must be completed online.

Writing articles & webcontent – if you are one of those people that finds writing easy, be thankful. There are many people out there with the skills to set up a successful website, but who haven’t a clue when it comes to writing the content on their web pages. Often times, this is contracted out via companies like Elance.com and you can bid for the opportunity to write for them.

You can find out more on setting up your home internet business at, visit Home Business online opportunity

At Home Business Ideas For the Handicapped Or Disabled

The best home based business ideas begin with knowing your niche. If you are one of the many handicapped people who want to contribute, remember, you have certain skills, life experience, interests and values that others may not have, so finding your niche is going to be much easier.

Here are the 10 best home based (handicapped accessible) business ideas you may want to consider:

1. Bed & Breakfast- Especially for others with a handicap. If you live in a large home and love visitors, this is a ready-made, handicapped accessible business to help the disabled get out there and travel. A great work at home business.

2. Pet Sitting is a small business option for those who love caring for animals on a temporary basis. I know so many people who would like to go away for a weekend but have no one to leave their pets with who will love them as much as they do.

3. Jewelry Designer – Did you see the Oprah show about 10-year-old Shiloh Peppin who wants to grow up to be a jewelry designer? Her handicap of fused legs will not stop her from the career of her dreams, nor should it stop you.

4. Gift Basket Service – The entrepreneur can design them at home to specific niches and mail them to buyers or make them available in local specialty stores.

5. Internet Store – If you are computer savvy, consider opening an internet based business that sells affiliate items. You receive a commission for every affiliate item you sell to others. See my website for more affiliate information.

6. Life Coaching – Who knows better than you what it’s like to survive and thrive with a handicap or challenge of any kind? So many people are waiting for your encouraging words.

7. Song Writer – For those with a love of music, why not write & sell your music for a living?

8. Recording Artist – If you have a beautiful voice, you can make a living from becoming a singer. Perhaps your niche is jingles – hey someone wrote & sang all those McDonalds jingles. Or maybe your niche is spiritual music, rock ‘n roll or weddings.

9. Screen Writer – Write what you know. Tell your story. Everyone’s already told you that your life is like a movie. Why not share your story with the rest of us?

10. Motivational Speaker – There is a great need for motivational speakers. You could speak at churches, community organizations, business meetings and even write and publish a book or EBook to motivate others.

If you were born challenged or experienced a life altering event and became handicapped or disabled later in life, and you want to work, you can and should.

Think seriously about starting a small business from home. These are just ten simple business ideas.

I know you can come up with more home based business ideas that are specific to your skills, values and interests. Here’s to your business success.