What are you good at? Part 1
August 17, 2009
So, what are you good at? And what do you enjoy doing?
You know, the second question may be more important than the first. If you really enjoy doing something, you can always get better. If you’re already good at something, but don’t really enjoy it, then what’s the point. Having said that, being good at something and enjoying it quite often go hand in hand…and if you’re thinking about working from home, then maybe you can turn that passion into a profitable business.
I’ve decided to just fill this post with lots of working from home ideas. Of course, the list could be endless, but I’m hoping that by listing ten or so suggestions it will get you thinking about endless opportunities. Depending upon where you live, you may or may not be able to carry out certain lines of business, so be sure to check with your local authorities. You may also need to consider insurances (more about this in later posts).
Lots of Working From Home Ideas
Teach Music
Do you play a musical instrument quite well. Do you realize the number of schools that have bands? and band members are usually required to have lessons for their particular instrument. Get in touch with your local schools and let them know you’re a local teacher. Get a few students on board, and if you’re enjoying yourself and you’re good at it, just watch your student list grow.
Dog Walking
It never ceases to amaze me, the number of people who have dogs but just can’t be bothered exercising them. If you’re a dog lover and like to exercise (yourself, as well as dogs) then how about letting your neighbors know that you’re starting business as a dog walker. Put out some notices in your local area too. The dogs will love you, and so will the owners.
Hair Cutting
Did you used to be a hair dresser, but maybe the hours didn’t fit in with your children’s schedule? Why not start a business as a traveling hair dresser. You can go to clients, or they can come to you. Think about all those mums who don’t have time to go to a hair salon, or it’s too much trouble with the kids in tow. And don’t forget about elderly people who just can’t get to a salon. Many aged care facilities use traveling hair dressers to meet their ongoing needs.
Web Design
If you’ve already created a couple of websites for yourself, and enjoyed the process, then why not help other people to do the same. People are paying for new websites to be created every day hour.
Fix Computers
Computers are now common-place in the home – and most of us can’t do without them – and if they break down we go into panic mode. If you’re good at fixing computers then there’s a market for you ready and waiting. You can have people bring their computers to you, or you go to them. You decide, but I’m telling you, a market exists for your expertise.
Book Keeping
I love keeping track of my businesses finances – but a lot of people don’t. If you too enjoy and are good at book keeping, then why not make a business out of it and help other people sort out their business finances. Their accountants will love you for it – and so will they. (I’ll be doing a post about book keeping at a later date, to try and inspire you to do your own books. Watch this space!).
Painted Pot Plants
I have the most beautiful painted pot plant on the pool deck and visitors often comment on how special it is. I bought it from a lady who hand paints them and sells them from her home. Her home is on a busy road and she proudly displays her master pieces for passing vehicles to see. Hey, it worked. I bought one…and judging by the number of years she’s been there, and by the constant updating of stock, she’s doing ok. I take my hat off to her!
Write an Ebook
For those of you who aren’t sure what an ebook is, it’s a book about literally anything that’s available on-line. No need to get the book published, it’s available to down-load at the click of a few buttons. If you are knowledgeable about a certain topic/subject, then why not write an ebook and sell it online. Thousands are doing it, so why now you?
Conveyancing
I swim several mornings a week and over the years have got quite friendly with other regulars. One particular lady does conveyancing, from home. She left her conveyancing paid job to look after her young family, but occasionally helped out friends and neighbors with conveyancing. What started as a favor to friends and neighbours has turned into a successful home business, carried out at times suitable to her and her family.
Hopefully, this post has given you a few things to think about and maybe sparked some working from home ideas of your own. You might like to also check out Part 2 of this post.
Let me know what you’re good and passionate about in the comments below. Thanks for reading.
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