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AN ARTICLE ON “DIVERSE HOME BASED BUSINESSES TO START UP AS A STUDENT/GRADUATE“
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HOME BASED BUSINESSES What Does It Take For A Business Idea To Make This List?
First, it has to be feasible as a small business. Currently, for instance, there are many exciting business opportunities in biotechnology and resource extraction but these aren‟t opportunities that most small business people would be in a position to take advantage of. Second, there have to be few if any barriers to entry, meaning that just about anyone could start one of these businesses; you don‟t need years of education or millions of dollars. Third, of course, they have to be legal and ethical.
With no more ado, my picks for the best home based business opportunities for 2014 are:
1) Tutoring Services:: There are different tutorial services. You can become an academic tutor, computer tutor and still make reasonable amount of money. You can start by contacting parent who may need a tutor for their kids or contact senior adults who may want to learn how to use computer, internet or some programs and applications. You can start it alone and begin to expand the business by inviting your friends when you start to get more clients Most of us may have made good results at school or may be vast (and deep) in a certain subject matter. Why not offer your services as a tutor? Obviously, that would be the most ideal way to start a business without money. Depending on your expertise, you could charge moderately or handsomely for your time. Who just said it is impossible to start a business without capital?
2) Feasibility Study and Research Services:: You can build a business around conducting feasibility study and research for entrepreneurs. Not every entrepreneur is willing to undergo the stress of conducting a feasibility study on their business idea or opportunity; so they will gladly pay someone to do the dirty work on their behalf.
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3) Brand Consultant And Management:: Do you have expertise in branding? Then you can start a business advising small business how to build a brand or increase their brand awareness. You can also offer brand management consultancy services to big firms if you can market yourself to them.
4) Marketing Consultant:: Can you show me a cost effective way to increase my customer base by 30% – 70% or more? If yes, then you have a business on hand. You can position yourself as a professional marketing consultant and show small business owners how to attract customers and increase sales for a fee.
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Social Media Consultant:: The world is going social media crazy. Do you know how to generate traffic and improve brand awareness on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn? Then you can become a social media consultant and make money for yourself This business idea is really meant for all categories of people but the teenagers have upper hand than adults. This is because teenagers these days are very good in using social media networks. Business and companies are becoming aware of the importance of social media marketing and so they are ready to spend hard currency on this, since they know that is the best way to reach their audience even at cheaper prices. So, if you are very good in social media network, don‟t waste your time on them doing worthless things, but instead build a business round it by becoming a social media consultant to politicians, companies and businesses who don‟t know much about this or do not have time to do it themselves. You can start this business by contacting big people, companies, business owners one on one and explain how you can help them market their business with social media networks. You can also make flyers, poster and handbill, design a Facebook business page or even create a website to advertise you service.
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Event management:: Most small business owner‟s love being part of summits, expos and tradeshows but they just don‟t know how to go about it or how to package their product and services at such shows. This need creates a vacuum for smart entrepreneurs who have an eye for business event packaging.
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7) Home Renovation Services:: Home renovation services are hot, hot, and hot - and there's no sign of this trend slowing down. On the contrary, as the population ages, even more people are going to want to make their homes more livable by investing in the renovations they need to stay where there are. The best home renovation to focus on for the long-term? Bathroom renovations.
8) Pet-Based Products:: Is there anything that indulgent pet owners won't buy for their pets? If you can come up with a product for dogs or cats that you can produce in your home, you'll have a real winner of a business opportunity on your hands. From designer collars to "organic" pet foods, the sky's the limit. See 18 Pet Business Ideas for more home business idea inspiration.
9) Catering Services:: Think dinner for eight. Not just delivered, but served. Catering services aren't just for big parties any more. Career couples are having almost every social occasion catered, and busy families who are tired of living on take-out are spending more on having food brought in. If you have a knack for planning and preparing nourishing, appealing food and can deliver it hot, this is the home business opportunity for you.
10) Outdoor Catering Services:: The demand for food will continue to be on increase in this country due to our large population which keeps on increasing day in day out. This business has a lot of potentials to be successful because no matter the condition of a man‟s pocket, he must eat. Food business varies widely but I‟m limiting it to outdoor catering service. If you have the necessary experience in this aspect of business, I will encourage you to start and make sure you make your own as unique as possible and the sky will be the limit. Whether it‟s catering for a major sporting event or a low-key wedding, the need for food and drink at gatherings does not go out of fashion. Find out how to set up your own catering company.
11) Driving school:: Whether it took you five attempts or 20 to pass your driving test, you wouldn‟t have got there without a driving instructor. If you can put up with the exams and novice drivers, this line of work can be rewarding. www.colossuscomputech.blogspot.com www.colossuscomputech.com
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12) Children Event and party planner:: If you‟re good at organizing events, then event planning business could be right business for you, but it may be difficult for teenagers to compete with expert in this business. What you can do if you are interested in this business idea is to start as a children event and party planner. You can start this business by compiling the birthdays of the children in your neighborhood and contact their parents explaining to them how you can organize a memorable birthday for their kids. You may need to do the first two or three events for free to advertise you potential. If you perform very well, the kids and their parents will tell their friends and you will start to receive invitation to many parties. At this point, you can start to charge them little amount of money and increase your charges as you grow.
13) Wedding Consultant/Planner Services:: People are still getting married. In 2009, 6.8 people per 1,000 married in the United States, meaning there were 2,080,000 marriages. And these numbers refer only to the traditional kind of marriage; there's also a growing demand for gay marriages, providing even more opportunities for weddingrelated businesses of all kinds. If you are good at planning and have a mind for details, becoming a wedding planner could be the home-based business opportunity you've been looking for
14) Blogging:: When this is mentioned as a business that you can do with little or no capital, the first image that conjures up is Google Adsense. Well, for your information, that‟s just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to making money at home without cash. You could sell Adspace directly to advertisers, sell a service, advertise banners of local businesses etc. The opportunities are basically limitless. You may consider looking at a post I did some time back on making money with a blog. And the great news for persons who are interested in starting a business but have little or no capital? Blogging only needs a laptop, access to electricity, a modem, some #1,000 monthly and determination…all of which you most likely have already. You can download the EBook on Blogging here
15) Small Business Advisory Service:: If you are well grounded with the metrics of running a business on a lean budget, raising venture capital and growing a business; then you can become a small business advisor to startup entrepreneurs. How about becoming a small
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16) Cleaning Services:: Along the same lines, there's currently a heavy demand for cleaning services, and the demand for domestic cleaning services will only increase. If you're good at organizing and comfortable with the thought of running a crew, this home business opportunity has the potential of turning into something big.
17) Fall Prevention Products:: Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among elderly American and Canadians? And did you know that the death rates from falls among older men and women have risen sharply over the past decade? (Fall among Older Adults: An Overview, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Now what if you developed or distributed a product related to helping seniors prevent falls? Think of the growing size of the potential market!
18) Wedding Consultant/Planner Services:: People are still getting married. In 2009, 6.8 people per 1,000 married in the United States, meaning there were 2,080,000 marriages. And these numbers refer only to the traditional kind of marriage; there's also a growing demand for gay marriages, providing even more opportunities for weddingrelated businesses of all kinds. If you are good at planning and have a mind for details, becoming a wedding planner could be the home-based business opportunity you've been looking for.
19) E-Commerce:: E-commerce sales rose 14.8% in 2010, totaling $165.4 billion. That alone says that more people than ever are shopping online. And e-commerce is an ideal home business opportunity. One of the main barriers to operating a successful e-commerce business is finding the right product or products to sell; the other is providing the kind of online environment that will make people want to buy from you rather than competitors. 8 Rules for a Successful Ecommerce Website provides information on how to do this. If you are going to use eBay as your selling platform, research on Tips for Selling on Ebay.
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20) In-Home Beauty Services:: This home-based business opportunity combines two trends; the insatiable demand for services that make people look and feel younger and better and the growing desire to have those services delivered. And why not? Having someone come to your home and cleanse and tone your skin and do your makeup is the height of luxury. And caring for and making up the face are only two beauty services you could offer to provide; manicures, pedicures, massages and acupuncture could also be provided to people in their homes – or in yours.
21) Sewing and Alteration Services:: Sewing is on the way to becoming a lost art as more and more people find they have less and less time. But as not everyone is the regulation size, the demand for other people to provide these services will only increase. If you're really skilled, tailoring is another good home-based business opportunity.
22) Life/Business Coaching Services:: Coaching has been hot for a while now, but I think this new industry will continue to grow. Remember when everyone had or wanted a personal fitness trainer? Now everyone has or wants a personal coach. If you have the skills and training necessary, this is a great home-based business opportunity because it can be done remotely as well as in person. Research personally the pros and cons of being a life coach.
Why Are These the Best Business Opportunities? None of these ideas will make you rich overnight. But these are business opportunities that are going to provide real chances to make money in 2014 and beyond – businesses that, done right, in the right place and for the right people may be profitable enterprises for years to come. Note that there is never any guarantee when you're starting a business. Any business opportunity you're considering requires due diligence. The best starting point is to write a business plan; working through one will help you determine if a particular business idea is feasible or not.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR; Mr. Frank Okafor popularly known as „Susu‟ is a 300L student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he is majoring in Computer Science. He is a Business and an Internet (IT/ICT) Consultant and has written many but a few articles (EBooks) on “Online Business Strategies”. He is also a Resource Person and has travelled far to get the masses informed about various Online Businesses they can start up at the comforts of their homes (part time or fulltime). Finally you have made it to the end of my EBook on “home based business”; I am beyond doubt convinced that you are now a “Redefined and Innovative Entrepreneur/Business Personnel” ready to hit this generation with great Entrepreneurial/Business ideas and concepts! Above all, I encourage us to have something doing because it‟s not excellence building up yourself and not performing it out cos action speaks louder than words. Thanks for reading to this level; you have really shown your commitment. Based on this note, I am gladly wishing you a wonderful and successful Entrepreneurship/Business career. Remember, I must say this: “Knowledge Speaks While Wisdom Listens, A Well Tamed Silence Is Much More Eloquent Than Speech” So please an information shared to others is more wiser than reading and be informed alone. Cheers!!!!!!! Facebook: www.facebook.com/okafor.frank Twitter: @franksusu E-mail:
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