The Everyday Entrepreneur

Traditional Business Opportunities

I know I keep talking about web-based businesses, but that's not the only kind of business that can be operated from home. Long before I had internet access, I had home-based businesses, and I know many other people who still operate substantial non-Internet businesses from their home. I had a calligraphy business, but there are many other kinds of businesses that can be based at home. As I've mentioned before, just because a business is based at home, it doesn't mean that all or most of the business activities must be performed at home.

Are you skeptical? Just take a look at this partial list of the possibilities!

Services

Elder Care
Child Care
Small Engine Repair
Landscaping (Train at Home to Become a Professional Landscaper)
Tailoring / Alterations
Tree Trimming
Cleaning
Party Planning
Catering
Wedding Planning
Pet Sitting
Pet Grooming
Laying Tile (Video Instruction Course available)
Medical Transcription
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Notary Signing Agent
Sales
- Avon
- Tupperware
- Cutco
- And more!

Products

It's sometimes harder to produce a product at home, but it can be done. A quick trip to an art or craft show will convince you of that!

Fine Art
Music Production
Crafts
- Basketry
- Weaving
- Pottery
- Calligraphy
- Jewelry
- China Painting
- Wood Crafts
- Custom Sewing
- Quilting

Professionals

Many professionals even work full or part-time from a home office. Here is a list of some of the home-based professionals that I've used or encountered:

Veterinarian
Accountant
Lawyer
Real Estate
Adjunct College Professors
Writers

Each type of business has special considerations, and I will write more about them soon, so be sure to visit again!

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