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Hundreds of Home Based Business Ideas -- 1 - 50

Adventure Tourism - Tourism is a huge industry. There are a couple of ways you could do this; One is to sell packages already available, and another is to host the tours yourself. Recommended to adrenaline junkies only! Recomended reading...
"Start and Run a Profitable Tour Guiding Business : Part-Time, Full-Time, at Home, or Abroad : Your Step-By-Step Business Plan (Self-Counsel Business series)" by Barbara Braidwood, Susan M. Boyce, Richard Cropp

Advertising copywriter - Many small and home based businesses don't have the knowledge or experience to write their own ad copy. If you do have that expeirence, this could be the business for you! Recommended reading...
"The Copywriter's Handbook : A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells" by Robert W. Bly

Advertising specialty sales - Many businesses use specialty marketing materials (like the pencil in your drawer, the magnet on your fridge, the calander on your desk, etc.). By selling these products you are providing a service to businesses, while making a living for yourself.

Agricultural consultant - If you can be of help to those in the agricultural industry, this business could be for you! Recommended reading...
"How to Succeed As an Independent Consultant" by Herman R. Holtz

Air quality consultant - Do you have experience in this feild? If so, you are halfway there! Now you need to market you services - preferrably to your current contacts in the industry. Recommended reading...
"The Business Plan Guide for Independent Consultants" by Herman Holtz

Answering Service - Many businesses need and want 24 hour answering services, but not all are equiped to do that. You can do it all - on your computer! Recommended reading...
"Making Money in a Health Service Business on Your Home-Based PC" by Rick Benzel

Antique Dealer - No, you don't have to have to have a shop in order to sell antiques. You could sell them, via the web, via your home, via mail order, or via flea markets. There are also antique malls popping up around the country that will take your pieces on consignment or with other selling contracts. Recommended reading...
"The Upstart Guide to Owning and Managing an Antique Business" by Lisa Angowski Rogak

Antique Book and Magazine Dealer - Antique books are a passion of mine, are they a passion of yours, too? If they are, you could become a dealer. Some books or magazines can be found at garage sales and fleas markets way below market value. Just be sure you know what you are looking for, and you could be on your way to a very profitable business! Recommended reading...
"Antique Dealer" By R.P. Way

Appliance repair - If you have appliance repair experience, why not work for yourself? Who says you have to make money for someone else? Recommended reading...
"How to Start Your Own Appliance Repair Business from Home Without Capital or Experience : For Major Appliances" by Rey D. Longhurst

Architect - To me, this is one of the most exciting home based careers! As a matter of fact, an in-law of mine has worked from home a an architect for years - in fact, he even helped design one of the rides at a famous theme park (think ears!)!! From residential, to commercial, to roller coaster rides - sounds fun to me! Recommended reading...
"Composite Drawing : Techniques for Architectural Design Presentation" by Mohammed Saleh Uddin

Art Consultant - If you know art, this may be the perfect career for you! (Recommended reading...
"How to Market Design Consultancy Services : Finding, Winning and Keeping Clients" by Shan Preddy

Art Gallery - I know, I can hear you saying "An Art gallery at home?" Yes! Just hand peices by a local artist in your home and have a 'party' to sell them. Doing this once or twice a month could be quite profitable. Recommended reading...
"The Artist-Gallery Partnership : A Practical Guide to Consigning Art" by Tad Crawford, Susan Mellon, Daniel Grant (Introduction)

Artist Management - Get into the Music Biz! Manage recording artists from your home office. Recommended reading...
"This Business of Artist Management" by Xavier M., Jr. Frascogna, H. Lee Hetherington (Contributor)

Art Restoration - Although this business is surrounded by controversy, you just need to use that controversy to your advantage - by getting increased media exposure for your business! Recommended reading...
"Art Restoration : The Culture, the Business, and the Scandal" by Michael Daley, James H. Beck

Artist - Not all artists are starving, you know. If your passion for painting (or drawing, etc.) is strong enough, all that's left to do is market your art! Recommended reading...
"Art & Reality : The New Standard Reference Guide and Business Plan for Actively Developing Your Career As an Artist" by Robert J. Abbott

Astrological Charts - There are many software programs that will do this for you. You just sell your services. Recommended reading...
"The Magic Thread : Astrological Chart Interpretation Using Depth Psychology" by Richard Idemon, Gina Ceaglio

Author - When I was 7 years old I told my mom I wanted to be an author when I grew up. Now, a big part of my business is writing! A lot of people can write, but far fewer can sell their writing, whether it's through a publishing company or being self-published, you need to know how to sell and publicize your writing! Recommended reading...
"30 Steps to Becoming a Writer : And Getting Published : The Complete Starter Kit for Aspiring Writers" by Scott Edelstein


Bicycle repair - How many people have bikes sitting in their garage not being riden because they are in disrepair? Well, I for one am guilty of this! If you are talented with a bicycle, why not give it a try! This type of business would be perfect for a part timer! Recommended reading...
"Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair : Including Road Bikes and Mountain Bikes"

Bed and Breakfast - This type of business might be expensive to start if you don't already have a home that is suitable, but Bed and Breakfasts are certainly popular to tourists. Recommended reading...
"How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast" (Home-Based Business Series)

Baby-proofing service - More and more parents have less and less time, this type of service would be perfect for them. Also, many new parents may not know all of the dangers in their house. You could help them make their home safe for their new babies! You could cross your services thru lamaze coaches, OB/GYNs, hospitals, and more! Recommended Reading...
"Healthy Home Handbook : All You Need to Know to Rid Your Home of Health and Safety Hazards" by John Warde

Balloon Animals - You would be the hit of parties! I've also seen these people walking around in restaurants working for tips (or for free) and passing out their cards! Fabulous idea!! Recommended reading...
"Balloon Animals/Book With Pump and Balloons" by Aaron Hsu-Flanders, Albert y. Hsu

Bookkeeping - If you have a knack for bookkeeping, this home based business may be for you! Many home based, small, and meduim sized businesses need bookkeeping help. Recommended reading...
"Bookkeeping on Your Home-Based PC (The Entrepreneurial Pc)" by Linda Stern

Bronze Baby Shoes - There are companies out there that will help you start this type of business. (For example: Bronze Co. (800)888-9018)

Business Plan Consultant - If you have a knack for writing business plans, this may be a profitable business for you. I had a hard time finding any start up infomation for this type of business, but I know there are people doing it. My best advice is to find a niche to work within, and go from there. Recommended reading...
"Start and Run a Profitable Consulting Business : A Step-By-Step Business Plan"


Cabinet maker - Custom cabinets, sounds great to me! Everyone is doing home improvements these days, and kitchen improvements reap the most rewards when selling a home. Recommended reading...
"Making Desks and Bookcases : Techniques for Better Woodworking" (The Workshop Companion) by Nick Engler

Cake Decorator - Some people have a knack for this craft - if you're one of them, cake decorating could be for you! Be sure to check out your local laws, some areas do not allow food making in the home - for resale, of course! Recommended reading...
"How to Make Money in Cake Decorating : Owning and Operating a Successful Business in Your Home" by Del Carnes

Calligraphy - Calligraphy is a beautiful art. If you are a talented calligrapher, you could make wedding invitations, birth announcements, certificates, etc.! Recommended reading...
"Calligraphy As a Home Business" by Frieda, Research Division Staff Carrol

Candles - The first time I made my own candle was when I was just a teen, at a Renisance Faire. Today scented candles are all the rage! If you have a wish for wax, why not give it a try? Recommended reading...
"Naturally Creative Candles : Discover the Craft of Candle Making and Decorating Using Nature's Bounty" by Letty Oates, Lotty Oates

Cartoonist - Not every cartoonist makes it into the big newspapers, but not every cartoon is in a big newspaper! (Though, shoot for the stars, I always say!) Many smaller papers, local magazines, etc. need cartoons to fill their space! Again, find a niche and go with it! Recommended reading...
"How to Be a Successful Cartoonist" by Randy Glasbergen

Catering - Whether it be for weddings, business events, parties of any kind, catering can be a fun and profitable business. Recommended reading...
"How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business" (Home-Based Business Series) by Denise Vivaldo

Carpet and upholstery cleaning - These types of franchises seem to be very popular, although you don't have to buy a franchise to start one. You'll need a van or truck, and the cleaning equipment to get started. Recommended reading...
"How to Start and Manage a Carpet-Cleaning Service Business" by Jerre G. L ewis, Leslie D. Renn

Ceramics Designer - With the right tools and an artistic hand, this could be a nice full or part time venture. Recommended reading...
"How to Make Money in Your Ceramic Business" by Dale Swant

Carpenter - Recommended reading...
"How to Start a Home-Based Carpentry Business"

Childbirth - There are many aspects to pregancy that can be helped by someone like you! Recommended reading...
"Childbirth Instructor Magazine's Guide to Careers in Birth : How to Get a Fulfilling Job in Pregnancy, Labor, and Parenting Support Without a Medical" by Suzanne B. Robotti, Margaret Inman

Childrens Clothes - To sew or not to sew? It need not be a question! If you can sew, great! If not, you can become a reseller for one of the many childrens clothing companies - like Annies Closet (call 805-688-2299 for more info).

Chimney sweep - I know a man who used to be a firefighter, but on his days off was a chimeny sweep! Black top hat, a coat with tails and all! Altough it sounds like fun (and looks like fun, too!) cleaning your chimeny is serious business. A soot filled chimeny can be dangerous to the homeowner! Recommended Reading...
Residential Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook" by James E. Amrhein

Cleaning service (house or commercial) - The second person I knew to have a home based business, back in the early eighties, owned a residential cleaning service. She had two work cars and up to 8 employees! You can also start a refferal service, where you have a list of 'independant contractors' that you refer to home owners and business owners that want to get their houses cleaned. One company that I know of takes $2-$5 per hour of what the contractor charges (about $12-18 an hour, per cleaner). Recommended reading...
"Home Cleaning Business; Your Step by Step Business Plan" by Susan Bewsey

Closet organizing - Have a knack for organizing closets? California Closets built a brand name with closets! If you have the know how, there is a market! Recommended Reading...
"Closets : Designing and Organizing the Personalized Closet" by Patricia Coen, Bryan Milford

Clown - Does clowning around sound like fun to you? Kids love to have clowns at their parties! This could be a fun part time business. Recommended Reading...
"Be A Clown! - The Complete Guide to Instant Clowning" by Turk Pipkin, Walt Chrynwski, Chris Reed

Coach (personal or business) or mentor - Those who have the gift to inspire, the knowledge to lead, and the kindness to help would make great mentors! Recommended reading...
"Coaching : Evoking Excellence in Others" by James Flaherty

Coin dealer - If you have a mind for coins, or already collect them for fun, you could become a coin dealer! Recommended reading...
"How to Make Money in Coins Right Now" By Scott A. Travers

Collections service - Many businesses can only go so far in their collecting attempts. Collection services have become one of the most profitable businesses of the 90's. Do you have collection experience? Bring it on home! Recommended Reading...
"The Small Business Start-Up Guide : Practical Advice on Starting and Operating a Small Business" by Robert Sullivan

Columnist - Do you have a quirky way of looking at things? Or a nose for news? What about a great business sense? If so, you could write a weekly or monthly column for your local paper, national paper, or a magazine. As I said earlier, it's all about knowing how to sell yourself! See you in the news! Recommended Reading...
" You Can Be a Columnist : Writing and Selling Your Way to Prestige" by Charlotte Digregorio

Commercial Artist - Recommended reading...
"Opportunities in Commercial Art and Graphic Design Careers" By Barbara Gordon

Communications - Recommended reading...
"How to Open and Operate a Home-Based Communications Business : An Unabridged Guide (Home Based Business)" By Louann Nagy Werksma

Computer animator - With more and more businesses going on the web, and faster and faster connections, computer animation is a hot market! And it pays well, to boot! (Or reboot!) Recommended reading...
"Animation on the Web" by Sean Wagstaff

Computer Bulletin Board Owner - BBS's were popular to many folks long before the WWW, and many are still running - and profitable, today! Recommended reading...
"The Bbs Construction Kit : All the Software and Expert Advice You Need to Start Your Own Bbs Today/Book and Disk" By David Wolfe

Computer consultant - Consulting is a popular business these days. If you have the smarts, just find you niche and run (that business!) Recommended reading...
"Going Solo : Developing a Home-Based Consulting Business from the Ground Up" By William J. Bond

Computer data back up services - Recommended Reading...
"How to Back Up Your PC" by Patrick Bultema

 


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