Do you like the idea of being your own boss? Does it excite you to think that you could be working for yourself, choosing your hours, making the most of family time while still affording the bills and to live? You are not alone. Many people love the idea and consider this sort of career option the dream, but it can become your reality if you take that leap of faith. The biggest issue people face is what to do. Not all of us are blessed with that instant idea that we can nurture and turn into a fully fledged business. However, some common options for business start ups are relevant as while one area may have the need for it, others may not even have the option. Therefore, I thought I would share with you some business ideas for all those entrepreneur wannabes out there. If you are looking to make this leap in the new year then read on to feel inspired.
A gardening business
One option that could prove to work really well in the right area is a gardening business. There are many people out there who just don’t have the time or the motivation to mow their lawns or look after their outside spaces, and its with these sorts of people that you could find yourself a market for a new business venture. All it really needs is your basic gardening tools and mower, and a van perhaps to get you around. You can even look online for low cost vans these days and pick up a bargain that will certainly get you going. Talk within the local community, post flyers through the door, and even ensure that your own garden is looking top notch to attract interest from your neighbours.
Focusing on the pet market
Maybe you have a real love for animals and are a natural with dogs or cats, then perhaps a business venture in the pet market could be for you. Much like a garden needs maintaining, their are plenty of pet owners out there who simply don’t have enough time during the day to exercise their pet pooches as much as they would like. As a business model you could offer services such as pet walking, pet sitting even or perhaps just being around to let a dog or cat out. This could then advance onto other services such as grooming or pet maintenance, maybe even allowing you to have your own pet hotel or day care center. The options are endless and the route to take would be simply down to the way your business is conducted for the area you live.
Starting your very own eBay business
Finally, there is an excellent selling platform online called eBay, and while many of us have perhaps dipped our toe in the water of selling unwanted items from our home, you could potentially make a whole business from it. Selling items that you pick up at car boots or markets and selling them on for a profit on eBay is fast becoming a popular stay at home business idea, but it could certainly work in your favour if you have the right eye for the right sort of stock.
I hope that this has inspired you with some ways you can become your own boss in the future.
