There’s no denying that we are living in uncertain financial times, and the idea of gaining extra income is very attractive to most of us. Added to that, the benefits of being your own boss, and the thought of starting your own business can be very appealing.

Whether you take it slowly, or jump right in, there are countless ideas for areas you can explore to start your own business. Let’s take a look at just a few. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are many households where cleaning becomes difficult as both partners are working. If you have time during the day, then offering home cleaning services can be lucrative. Alternatively, many businesses will welcome cleaning services after normal working hours. If you have enough energy, you can do both, of course!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you enjoy browsing the internet and have a way with words, then writing is a good way to earn extra income from home – as well as increasing your own knowledge. Starting a blog is a good beginning as you’ll soon find out if you have the stamina to write regularly.

 

 

 

 

 

Many households have problems finding time to take their dog for a walk, or grooming their cat. If you love animals, dog walking can give you both exercise and animal companionship at the same time. Providing pet grooming services, either in your own home or at your clients’ home, is also lucrative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re well up on computers, have an analytical mind and a flair for design, then providing content for web sites can be a very satisfying business. As more and more people use the internet as a showplace for their own businesses, why not capitalise on this trend and offer design and coding services?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One way to get into your own business, but with some form of backing, is to take out a franchise with an established business – this can be anything from carpet cleaning to burgers. You’ll get training and support as you grow your own business.

 

 

 

 

 

Many entrepreneurs or high profile figures need a personal assistant. This is a job that can be done from home if you’re well-organised and have good time-management skills. Making appointments, following up emails and maintaining computer records all fall under this brief.

 

 

 

 

 

If you have special skills in a selected area, then why not provide these skills to others in the form of home tutoring. The options are limited only by your imagination – music, languages or maths come readily to mind, for adults or children alike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So there you have it then – a few ideas on starting your own business. Whatever you decide on, good luck, and remember to give your business a good head-start by bring it to bidorbuy!