Are You Looking for a Fun Home Based Business?

If you are looking for a home – based business opportunity that will make you a very popular person in your community this summer, consider buying an ice cream truck. There’s just something about ice cream that brings out the kid in everyone. Kids run down the street in a stampede so that they can line up to buy a sweet treat. I have even seen adults running at full speed and jumping over fences to catch up with the ice cream truck. Well, actually, that was me. I just love ice cream that much. The first thing that you … Continue reading

How Much Do You Identify With Your Home Based Business?

Sometimes, having a home – based business can really make you think about things. One thing that has been on my mind a lot lately is how much a person’s work becomes a part of their identity. Of course, the degree to which this is true varies greatly from one person to another and that is one of the fascinating things about it. For example, a senior executive who has spent the last twenty years of her career working her way up the corporate ladder may consider her identity as an executive to be an integral part of who she … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Florist

With wedding season just around the corner, home  – based professionals whose products and services are often purchased for weddings are gearing up for a busy time. One type of home – based business that offers a service which is in demand during wedding season is a florist business. In addition to weddings, there are many occasions for people to buy flowers. Without the expense of maintaining a storefront, home based florists can offer beautiful arrangements at attractive prices. As with any home – based business, a solid business plan is a necessity. When you work through your plan, choose … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Exterior Painter

It’s that time of year again, a time when people are beginning to spend more time outside of their houses. When weather gets warmer and people start spending time out in their yards, they may notice that the outsides of their houses do not look as nice as they did just a few years ago. A fresh coat of paint or stain can go a long way towards making a house look great, but many homeowners do not have the time or the expertise that they would need to paint their homes themselves. If you can paint houses, then the warmer … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Lawn and Garden Care

Now that the snow is gone in many places, lawns and gardens are coming into view. Chances are that after a long winter’s nap under a coating of snow, many lawns and gardens are looking a little shabby and brownish. This may be disheartening for some people, as they are already very busy and they may not have the time to get their lawn and garden looking good again. These people may be looking for someone to maintain and care for their lawns and gardens. If you have not started already, now is a great time to pull together a … Continue reading

Spring Cleaning for the Home Based Business

One way that I have been channeling the freshness and energy of springtime is spring cleaning. I have been making an effort to clean and de – clutter all over the house, and that includes the area where I do my work and the places where I store the items that I use for work. For my home – based businesses, it also means making sure that my computer files are neat and orderly so that I can find things quickly if I need to. I will be the first to admit that it is difficult to devote time to … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Mobile Mechanic

If you have a knack for fixing cars and you are considering starting your own home – based business, you may want to become a superhero. Well, maybe not exactly a superhero. A cape and tights is not exactly practical work attire when you own a mobile mechanic business, but the people whose cars you fix while they are stranded at home, work, or in a parking lot will certainly vouch for your superpowers. While there are some repairs that absolutely must be done at a garage with large equipment, there are plenty of things that you can fix on … Continue reading

Home Based Business Opportunity – Celadon Road

If you decide to look for a direct sales home – based business opportunity when you decide to make the switch to working from home, you will be pleasantly surprised by just how many direct sales companies there are to choose from. Seriously, there are companies and products out there for just about every personality and lifestyle. Of course, if you are one of those people who has a hard time making decisions, narrowing down the options may be difficult but it is doable. If you are looking for a product line and company that fits in with an environmentally … Continue reading

Home Based Business Idea – Jams and Jellies

There is something very satisfying about enjoying a piece of toast with home made jam. Unfortunately, many of us do not have the time or the desire to make jams or jellies. If you do happen to make jam or jelly, why not make a little (or a lot) extra the next time you make a batch, and try your hand at selling them. That’s right, your hobby of making homemade jams and jellies can become a full time or part time home – based business. In many parts of the country, jams and jellies are hot sellers at farmers’ … Continue reading

A Sweet Home Based Business Idea

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, sweet treats are definitely in demand. It may be too late to start a candy – making business this year, but you have plenty of time between now and next Valentines’ Day to look into whether your home – based success story could be a sweet one. Candy is popular all year round, not just on Valentine’s Day, and people are always looking for new and exciting treats. As with any home – based food business, it is important that you check local laws and licensing requirements before you delve too deeply into … Continue reading