Your Perfect Home Business May Be Right In Front of You!
Every week I receive email from would-be entrepreneurs, asking,
'What kind of home business should I start?'
This is a question that only *you* can answer. Although it seems
like business opportunities are everywhere you look, there's no
reason why you have to limit yourself to someone else's
'prepackaged' opportunity.
'Biz ops' usually cater to a very limited set of interests --
nutritional supplements or Internet marketing are common
examples. Instead of trying to force yourself to 'fit' into one
of these opportunities, why not consider starting and building a
business of your own making?
Many successful entrepreneurs are running businesses based on
their personal interests and experiences. You'll be surprised at
how simple ideas can turn into profitable home businesses! For
example, one lady in my neighborhood creates unique
3-dimensional bookmarks in the shape of various wildlife -- and
she sells them to tourism stores in the nearby National Parks,
among others.
Another example came from a local newspaper. A woman with a
'knack' for picking out the 'perfect' gift offers a shopping
service: she'll go gift shopping for birthdays, Christmas, and
other special occasions so that you don't have to endure the
stress or the crowds. And she LOVES to shop!
There are many examples of people who turn their passions into
businesses. For additional ideas, try the 'Secret Underground
Business Plans, Projects and Ideas', available at:
http://homebasedwork.com/cgi-bin/a .cgi?bizideas
So how do you go about deciding on a business? Start by asking
yourself several questions:
* What are your interests? What skills have you learned from
your current job or your favorite hobbies? Do something you
love... business doesn't have to be a chore, it can be a joy! If
you're passionate about your business you'll work harder (and
have fun while you're at it).
* Are you a 'people-person' or someone who prefers less
customer contact? There are people who adore talking to others
and excel at it... these people are far more likely to do well
with businesses that require lots of face-to-face customer
contact than people who are uncomfortable dealing with
strangers. * What are your strengths and weaknesses? An honest
assessment can help you decide which business ideas are
realistic and which are fantasy. For instance, an excellent
writer won't necessarily be a great proofreader, which requires
a high attention to detail.
* How much time, money, and effort can you realistically devote
to a business? Every business is different... some require more
financial resources upfront, while others require very little.
Likewise, with some businesses you may see a profit in very
little time (ie. dog-walking or an errand service), while with
others it make take a year or more.
Take a good look at your skills and your interests... Your
perfect home business could be staring you right in the face.
Imagine the possibilities!