Best ways to start your own business from home
Many people might think that being your own boss and making your own hours is out of reach and only reserved for the rich.
You cannot be more wrong in that mindset, you can work from home and make your own money!
First off, what does it mean to actually be your own boss?
Basically, owning your own business comes to mind but it doesn’t have to be some huge investment or retail chain.
You can actually work for yourself with next to nothing for starter costs.
You have to ask yourself if working from home and being your own boss is worth it to you.
You would be giving up that comfort of always having a steady paycheck so be sure to weigh your options and budget accordingly.
However, it is important to note that most of these options can be started while you work your normal 9-5 job!
These can also help you if you need to make money without a job, life can be unexpected at times and we never know when we will need to find other ways to make an income.
So the big question really is, why wouldn’t you be your own boss?!?
Owning your own business ideas
1. Start a blog
This is what I chose to do and I cannot be more happier. You can start your own blog for very little in terms of investment and the income potential is unlimited!
It does take a lot of work and most likely 5-6 months before you see any profit. Some people do make money within a few months but they most likely already know what to do and have tons of experience.
I am not trying to discourage you, just being real and upfront about the work you will have to put into this, but it is worth it 100%!
Starting a money making blog is a great investment and business idea, you get to work from home and make your own hours.
You can check out my first income report on how I made $513 blogging in January.
2. Become a virtual assistant
The best thing about choosing this business idea is that it is so broad you are most likely to have a skill you can use to make money from.
Everyone needs help with something and the goal is to do just that, but make some money in the process.
Services you can offer include everything from email management, content creation, bookkeeping, graphic design, social media and more! There are tons of services you can offer as a VA – check out this list of over 50 to learn more!
You can earn anywhere from $25-$40 per hour, but this is an average and depends on where you live and what you offer.
3. Offer cleaning services
This is a very popular business idea where I live, actually 2 of my aunts make a living cleaning homes.
All you really need is to know how to clean, have some cleaning supplies and start promoting your services on social media for your area.
The common cost per hour here is about $25, however some charge anywhere from $30-$40 per hour depending on where you live and the demand for cleaning services.
Do your research in your area and see what you should start off charging, once you get a few homes word of mouth is your new best friend, so be sure to do a very thorough job!
This is also a great gig for college students looking to make money without a job.
4. Direct sales or MLM marketing
This business does get some flack but only because a lot of people are very pushy and in time it has got a bad name.
However, tons of people still make a ton of money with MLM and Direct sales marketing.
You should learn a bit about marketing, which you can learn online simply by googling the term.
Social media platforms are also very helpful when it comes to MLM’s, you can now use Pinterest also to link to your products!
The main tip I can give you to make this business idea work is to share your experiences using the products! That is all, people will then come to you!
Some popular companies to check out:
- Pampered Chef
- Younique
- Scentsy
- Thirty One
5. Sell crafts
If you are creative and love making crafts you’d be surprised at how many people will buy them, and how you can turn this money making hobby into a business!
The best thing would be to go with the Holidays and create crafts around each Holiday, they will sell like hot cakes!
Some ideas would be anything home decor, jewelry, bath products and more! You can find out more about making crafts to sell by checking out this article from Onefinewallet.com.
6. Photography
Photos are always in high demand online, bloggers and professionals need photos all the time. If you love taking photos and have most of the equipment then consider selling your photos online.
7. Cooking videos
With tons of food bloggers out there most don’t have time to create their cooking videos as well as everything else.
For high quality cooking videos you can sell your services for a good price and earn a living doing videos! This could be a very flexible side hustle that could easily turn into a business.
Create your own Youtube channel as well and earn some income from Youtube.
8. Dog walking
You can easily start this business yourself and promote your services on social media or local groups. If you live in the city this seems to be easier to get business, outskirts or small towns you might have a bit more trouble getting the clients.
However you can also sign up with Rover and they help you get clients! Earn up to $1,000 per month or more as a dog walker with Rover.
Not only do you get to control your rates and schedule, they also offer safety tips, educational opportunities, and tools to grow your business as a dog walker.
Sign up for free here.
9. Graphic design
There are so many options for graphic designers to make money online!
- Sell templates
- Create fonts
- Pre-made logos
- Sell printables
- Social media graphics
There are so much more.
You can sell them either on your own website, Etsy, Creative Market or more just look into it.
10. Life coach
Being a life coach is very popular right now, a lot of people need help staying motivated or just want some life advice.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy there are plenty of ways to monetize this business such as:
- 1 on 1 coaching
- Group coaching programs
- Hosting webinars
- Create your own podcast
- Write a motivational book
Some popular life coaches to follow are:
- Jay Shetty
- Valorie Burton
- Jen Sincero
And many more, simple google “life coaches 2022”.
Steps to take on how to be your own boss
Before you dive in, you need to make sure you have all the tools you need to be successful, so here are a few things to keep in mind before starting.
1. Think like a business owner
You need to go into this knowing exactly why you want to own your own business. Whether that be for money, freedom or just more flexibility, then you will have your motivation.
Make sure you have some time to actually put sufficient effort into your business. Seeing it grow is the best motivation to keep going.
2. Brainstorm your skills
Even if you chose a business idea from above you should still consider brainstorming what your skills are and what you enjoy doing. The best way to succeed is doing something you love, making money from your hobbies should be your #1 goal.
3. Create a business plan
I know this step may seem boring to some but it was actually my favorite part! You get to put it all on paper and see what steps you need to take to make this dream become a reality.
Also making small steps to accomplish every day will be a game changer for your business, once I applied this to my blog then I really saw progress.
Final thoughts on being your own boss
To be your own boss essentially boils down to you setting your own hours and making your own money. There are of course more ideas than what is listed in this article but I hope these at least give you an idea on where to start!
If you have more ideas or have recently started your own business let me know in the comments!
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