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Home Based Business Idea – Floral Designer

Did you know that you do not have to have a brick and mortar storefront to be a successful florist? If you have a knack for floral design and you want to work from home, why not combine the two and offer your services as a home – based florist. There are many occasions for people to buy flowers, and if you are able to offer beautiful arrangements at competitive prices then you could become rather popular in your community soon after you start your business. As with any home – based business, a solid business plan is a must … Continue reading →

Home Based Businesses Can Be As Unique As You Are

This weekend, I was able to see first – hand a variety of products and services that are made and offered by home – based professionals. I took a trip to Maine to attend the Common Ground Fair, which is an event that focuses on sustainability and environmental awareness. There were many things to do and see, and as I went along I realized that many of the people selling food and other items at the fair are home – based professionals. There were many food vendors, and some of the vendors whose delicious dishes I tasted were home – … Continue reading →

Could Your New Home Based Business Be Just 52 Hours Away?

If you are thinking of starting your own business, then you may be interested in attending a unique type of event called Startup Weekend. Say goodbye to the idea that starting your new business is going to take weeks, months, or even years. By attending a Startup Weekend event, you can get your business up and running in fifty four hours. Startup Weekend events are being held in cities all over the world, with more events being added every few days. From Boise to Seattle and Jerusalem to Paris, there just might be a Startup Weekend happening near you soon. … Continue reading →

Are You A Freelance Writer? Have You Tried Blogging?

Whether you are new to freelance writing or you are looking to expand your skill set, I would like to recommend that you give blogging a try. You may be wondering whether there is a place for your unique voice in a group blog or collection of blogs. I know that I was asking myself that very question when I started out. The answer to that question does, of course, depend upon the individual and also upon what blogs are looking for writers and what kind of writers they are looking for. Nonetheless, I would like to encourage you to … Continue reading →

Have You Thought About a Low Cost Home Business?

If you have been thinking about starting a home-based business but feel that you can not start one right now because you do not have enough money, you may want to reconsider. Some successful home-based businesses can be started with little to no money. A good place to begin looking for low cost home business ideas might be to look at a list of suggestions such as those that I am listing below. As you read about the ideas, think about your unique skills and talents to figure out how you can take one or more of these business ideas … Continue reading →

Home Based Business and Stress

Those of us that are lucky enough to be home-based professionals get many wonderful things from our work. Unfortunately, we can also get stressed. Many home-based professionals are entrepreneurs, and this adds its own additional responsibilities and stresses. Sometimes it is easy to sail along, getting work done on time and getting paid according to schedule. There are other times, though, when things pile up all at once or they do not go as we had planned. When this happens, we do not have the luxury of being able to pass the problems off to someone else. The invoices that … Continue reading →

Home-Based Business Opportunity: Shaklee

If you would like to leave the world of traditional work for the wonderful world of home-based work, there are a few ways that you can make the switch. One major decision that you will have to make is whether you would like to take the entrepreneurial path and create your own home-based business, or whether you would prefer to become a part of a business that is already established. If the latter appeals to you, there are many established businesses that provide home-based opportunities. Since there are many opportunities to choose from, make sure that you evaluate each interesting … Continue reading →

Interior Design As A Home-Based Business

Do you often daydream about rearranging the furniture in your home and adding decorative touches here and there to give your home an entirely new feeling? Are you one of those people that makes small adjustments to their home’s decor each season so that it always looks and feels up to date? Perhaps you always get compliments about your home’s décor whenever guests come to visit. These are just some of the things that could indicate that you have an innate sense of what good interior design looks like. Interior design is a career that lends itself well to working … Continue reading →

What Makes Your Business Unique?

When was the last time that you thought about what it is that makes the product or service that you offer through your home-based business unique? Perhaps you have thought about that recently, but maybe you have not. Taking time to reflect on how your offerings differ from those of your competitors can help you to better market your product or service. If you know what the distinguishing features of your products and services are, you can create a marketing message that emphasizes them. Potential customers are always looking for products and services that stand out from the pack, so … Continue reading →

Three Hot Home Businesses For 2011

If you are thinking about transitioning from working outside of the home to working at home in 2011 and you are not sure what type of business to start, I have found three ideas for you to consider. Entrepreneur Magazine has listed the following three types of home-based businesses as “hot” for 2011: social media, green business, and app development. All three of these suggestions are parent-friendly, too, so if your children are your reason for wanting to work at home, one of these categories may be a good fit for you. Social media comes in so many colors and … Continue reading →