 Finding Your Home Business
Niche
By
Stone Evans Copyright © 2004
When some folks begin to think about a business of their own, they know in
that very moment what kind they are going to start. Then, there are the rest
of us...
Knowing that we want to have a business of our own is not enough. Many of
us have struggled with the important question of what type of enterprise
we would like to start.
Franchises offer a simple pre-packaged money making idea, but the cost of
a franchise often makes it a prohibitive option to most folks who contemplate
going out on their own.
For those who do not have a million dollars to buy a McDonalds franchise,
we must look to other ideas for our own business.
There are literally hundreds of lucrative home business ideas for you to
choose from, which will suit every type of personality and all levels of
financing. From selling information on the Internet as a infopreneur, to
growing delicious gourmet mushrooms for sale to restaurants and catering
companies; there is a pile of money to be made by filling a need, for these
and a host of other necessary services.
Of course, actually liking what you do will have a lot to do with the success
of your new venture, so be sure to pick a home business that you'll enjoy
running and that will keep you motivated.
For example, if you're a math whiz, an accounting or income tax service might
be the ideal home business for you to start. Perhaps writing is your forte
and you'd like to start your own home based copywriting service or advertising
agency. Each of these businesses can be run successfully and profitably from
the comfort of your own home.
Academia might not be your cup of tea, but maybe you are good with your hands
-- having a creative genius where crafts are concerned. Craft items are red-hot
sellers at swap meets, country fairs and world wide over the Internet, and
they can provide you with solid profits. If crafts don't interest you, then
why not start a laundry service with pick-up and delivery, or a shopping
service for shut-in's -- even a companion service or granny sitter or a doctor
shuttle service; any of which could be much in demand in and around your
neighborhood or community.
When brainstorming new ideas for your future home business, keep in mind
the soul of any successful endeavor is providing a product or service that
others will actually purchase in quantities. Satisfy the needs of your target
market, and your target market will keep you and your home based business
healthy, happy and profitable.
Below are some suggestions for home business ideas that might help you decide
on a suitable venture in which to invest:
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Multi-level-marketing (mlm)
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floral/plant service for offices
and hospitals
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pooper-scooper service
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dog walking service
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answering service
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vending machine service
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gift basket service
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homemade soap maker
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mobile windshield repair service
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mobile tire repair service
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income tax specialist
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researcher
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freelance writer
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business card and letterhead
designer
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courier
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shut-in/shuttle service
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landscaping service
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tree trimming service
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wood crafter
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carpenter
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crafts and crafting supplies
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pool cleaning service
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plants/nursery starts
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growing herbs
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growing mushrooms
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garage sale and swap meet vendor
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proofreader
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private investigator
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typing service
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interior decorator/designer
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website design
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wedding consultant
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hot lunch/snack vendor at local
courthouses
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pet sitting service
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pet grooming service
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Internet entrepreneur
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paralegal
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gourmet catering service
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new media production
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mobile cosmetic technician
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mobile nail technician
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mobile hair stylist
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aerobics instructor
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personal fitness trainer
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advertising consultant
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companion service
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small printing service
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Hopefully the above ideas will give
you some fresh ideas of your own to mull over. A spring board, if you will,
on which to dive into your own chosen home business.
When you work from home, any business you start has the potential to explode
into a perpetual gold mine! It just depends on how much your home business
is in demand around your community or on the Internet. Your home business
might start slow and steady, regularly picking up clients as you become more
established. On the other hand, your chosen home business may take off like
wildfire, quickly becoming too hot for you to handle by yourself (well done!).
This is the time to enlist the help of willing family members to help you
out in your time of need, which will make your business into a friendly,
family concern. This will also help family members better understand your
business and get a grasp on the mechanics of profit.
Good luck in all your decisions and have fun with your home business, which
ever one you choose, and don't forget to enjoy your newfound freedom!
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