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By on June 3, 2008 in Ideas


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If you are thinking about starting your own home-based business, the available options can be overwhelming. However, there are many tried and true home-based businesses that may be just what you are looking for.

1. Medical and legal transcription. If you have transcription skills and the necessary equipment, you can easily work from home for a variety of different companies. Check local community colleges or online for transcription training courses.

2. Medical claims billing. This industry is one of the most popular work-from-home businesses — so much so that suspect companies have been popping up on the Internet and in classified advertisements. ELearners.com can help you locate transcription training courses online.

3. Accounting. There are many franchises and opportunities available for certified public accountants. If you are interested in getting certified, take a look at the Web site of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for information on specific state requirements.

4. Web design. If you can design quality Web sites, consider turning your skills into a home-based business. Although the software and hardware costs can be steep, good Web designers tend to be well-compensated for their efforts.

5. Desktop publishing. Do you have a creative flair for putting together brochures and newsletters? You can offer your own desktop publishing services to other small businesses. Software can be expensive, so make sure to give applications a trial run or take a course before investing in one.

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    I disagree with the start a web design home based business. It’s those people that have given the industry a bad wrap, by making them a website with some template at home and all the student they are a web designer. The are like roaches that trash the web and are coming out of the wood works confusing the clients to the point that don’t know which way to go. Charging ridiculous fees like $200 for a website. That is crazy. Any good website will take at least 4 days to build right and that’s just a 5 page layout. $200, that’s $50 per day. Its a disgrace. Please do not encourage anyone to start a web design business from their home.

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    In my experience, one of the most beneficial things I did that helped me start my home based business was by first getting my business degree. Not only did it give me the confidence and information that I needed to get started, but it also gave me credibility in the eyes of others.

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