Business Opportunities Weblog

March 25, 2009 by Angela Shupe | 0 Comments

While there are some opportunities that are less than opportune, many work from home business opportunities offer a legit way to make some money, while being home with your children. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

1. Event Planning

Whether it’s a big wedding or a simple at-home birthday party, busy professionals often don’t have the time to make the arrangements. If you are a natural hostess, this could be the job for you.

2. Antiques and Dealing

You don’t have to own a furniture shop to start dealing in antiques and collectibles. If you have a passion for hunting flea markets and estate auctions, you can turn that into a business. It’s easy to create an online store to sell your finds, or you can sell them on eBay.

3. Network Marketing

There are tons of companies looking for an at-home sales force. These opportunities range from selling beauty products to Tupperware. With network marketing, you don’t just sell the product; you expand your network to make money. Before jumping into a deal, however, you should do your research.

4. Scrapbooking

If you enjoy scrapbooking and are good at it, you can make scrapbooks for others. Scrapbooking takes lots of time and creativity that many people just don’t have. But some are willing to pay to have their memories preserved. According to the International Scrapbooking Association, one in 100 scrapbookers turns their hobby into a business.

5. Photography

If you have training in photography and all the necessary equipment (a fancy camera, lights, etc), you can turn your home into a photography studio. All you need is a spare room or a room that can be converted for portraits. Don’t have space? You can specialize solely in on-location shoots or event photography.

Not enough? Check out numbers 6-10 from TheStreet.com.

Photo by Lukasz Dunikowski

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