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Today, even from home, you can be as career-oriented as you want to be. There are lot of work from home opportunities for those who can spare few hours a day, which in turn help to earn extra bucks. From running a conventional business out of a home office, to developing a business around a specific talent or skill, home-based ideas are out there for almost anyone. Based on your educational background, interests and aptitude, you can have your pick from a host of rewarding home-based career options.

Working from home has plenty of advantages like setting your own hours, spending more time with your children and avoiding sitting in traffic for hours on end. Home based business opportunity offer professional and personal freedom, besides being cost-effective. With the advancement of technology, you have lot of online options. One can change a hobby or skill or idea into a business. For example: jewelry making, baking, craft ideas etc.

Here we discuss few home based business ideas which any one can easily take up and be their own boss.

 

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Online store

One hot option is to set-up an online store. You can sell clothes, cosmetics, shoes or any product you are passionate about. At the same time you can sell your hobby online and earn income out of it. And the best thing about an online shop is the fact that your customers can be anywhere in the world. You can consider starting a business on eBay, Etsy or Amazon.

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Online Tutor

If you have a flair for teaching and is comfortable using the Internet, online teaching would be the right choice for you. You can help students in India or abroad practice their English skills, or tutor them in specific subjects such as Math or Science. If you are a retired teacher this is one of the best home business ideas because you won't need to learn new skills. For getting students abroad, you could join a company doing online tutoring business, earn a salary while teaching from the comforts of your home.

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Blogger

You can start up a blog or an Internet site offering expertise on a particular subject and sell advertising on the site. You can blog about products, service, topics etc.

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Content Writer/ Technical Writer

If you are a creative person and have good writing skills, you can work as a freelance writer for websites on contract basis. There are a number of content development jobs available online. The content can be of various types, viz. content for web, content for research work, technical content for products, softwares etc.

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Virtual Assistants (VAs)

If you are organized and have an administrative background, this might work for you. They provide a wide variety of virtual services to other businesses including administrative, marketing and technical support from a home office.

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Translator

You can take up translation if you have excellent command over any regional or foreign language.

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Tea

As the name says Tea tasters differentiate between the various flavours of tea.

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Web designing

This is a field that offers plenty of promise. In this Internet age, the demand for competent web designers will always be on the rise. So, if you have got the technical know-how and the skills, you can build a career as a web designer.

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Graphic designer

Graphic designers have many business opportunities that cater to their skill set. You can work as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator. You could also specialize in a specific field such as logo design, infographics, brochures or annual reports.

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Medical Transcription

This business is a great choice for moms with a good command of the English language and excellent typing skills. Medical transcripts are always in demand and so many doctors prefer to outsource their transcription function, thus giving you an opportunity to make money.

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Data Entry

This is a wonderful way housewives can make some money using Internet. One can start this work with a computer and an Internet connection.

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Daycare center

A daycare center is one of the best businesses you can start from home, especially if you love being around children. Operating a daycare center allows you to spend a great deal of time with your own children while taking care of other people’s children as well.

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Dance Classes

If you are a trained dancer, you can start a dance workshop in your house.

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Gift baskets making

If you are a creative individual, and you have an eye for good art designs; then you can start making gift baskets from home. There are various ways to enter this business – from starting it on your own from scratch to working with an established franchise. With proper marketing, you are sure to make a lot of money on special occasions like Christmas, Valentine day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day etc.

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Sewing

Sewing is another lucrative business idea for homemakers. If you have proper training and skill in sewing and love the profession, you can start this business easily.

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Craft Business

Making and selling handicrafts is a great way to make money. If you are good at making attractive crafts you can market them easily from your home. You can also venture into small scale candle production as candles are always in demand throughout the year. You can sell your homemade goods at local craft fairs and bazaars. You can also sell your items on eBay or Etsy. You can even start a craft blog with tutorials for crafts you make.

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Catering and baking service

Catering can be a good idea for that mom who loves cooking. Most of the work can be done in your home while looking after your children. Your culinary skills can be turned into a variety of businesses, from working as a personal chef to baking at home and selling your goods to local stores.

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Beauty Parlor

If you are trained in this field, you can start a beauty saloon in your house. One can easily turn a spare room into a cozy beauty salon. This beauty business suits women of every age.

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Bridal Consultant

If you are detail-oriented and have organizational skills, you can consider becoming a home-based bridal consultant, give advice on clothes, makeup, invitation and so on.

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Image/Fashion Consultant

Career as an Image consultant is one of the hottest career fields today. Also known by such titles as wardrobe consultant, fashion stylist, or makeover consultant. They advise on the ways in which you can enhance your looks. This impact have much influence on people’s lives be it in their personal, social and professional spheres.

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Flower arrangement

Imagine doing what you love and getting paid for it. Flower arrangements are of great demand these days for events, offices, car decorations, stage decoration etc. One can also set bridal bouquet.

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Event Planner

Do you possess good organizational skills? Do you have a flair for putting together beautiful events? If yes, then you will succeed as a wedding or event planner.

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Cake making/decorating

Have a passion for making cakes beautiful? You can change this passion to a way of earning extra money.

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Jewelry Designing

Jewelry designing is something that can be easily done from home, you can buy unfinished products from the market, and finish them according to your liking.

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Pet related services

The pet industry is booming, and as such, business opportunities in this industry are growing. If you have a passion for animals, and you feel comfortable being around pets, then you can offer to take care of other people's pet while they are away. Services you can offer alongside pet sitting are pet grooming, doggy day care, designing your own pet fashions, dog walking and other pet-related services.

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Boutique

Women usually have a good taste for fashion and accessories and stitching, knitting, weaving, embroidery. As people are more conscious about the dress and accessories they wear. Opening a Boutique is good option.

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Fitness Traineer

Since almost everyone is health conscious these days, the business will be profitable. It will be to your added benefit if you are a yoga expert or a trained aerobics trainer.

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Yoga classes

Start with classes that teach meditation techniques and yoga. This can be done in a room, in your home.

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Conduct Cooking Classes

If your cooking successfully grabs compliments whenever you try out some thing new, you can actually use this delicious art.

 




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