Not many people like to work in an office. Some who, in the spirit of decency, will not be named here, amuse themselves commanding other people, forcing others to take on their personal problems, or buying Girl Scout cookies for their children. The character of Michael comes to mind, played so brilliantly by Steve Carrell in The Office. Others simply take pleasure in irritating anyone who just wants to do their job, cash a check, and go home. If you are really doing your job, you are at greater risk.
You, like many others, can dream of a life lived at your own pace. You may realize the potential of the web, but don’t know how to get started. You know you need a website, but you may have no idea how to advertise it without going broke. You may not even know what you would do at home, other than watching TV and trying to motivate yourself.
I can offer the following help. This list of the five most profitable home businesses will not only get you started towards that passive income stream you may be looking for, or a life completely devoid of that cream-hogging non-dairy neophyte in the cubicle next door, which always seems. Get one step ahead of you.
In no particular order, they are:
1. eBay companies
eBay has been around for a decade (hard to believe, right?), and it shows no signs of slowing down. Wherever there is a seller with a rare dog playing poker painting by an unknown artist, there is a buyer searching the web for such a reward. Getting started is as simple as opening a seller account on eBay and starting a similar account with PayPal (to collect all that wonderful income, instantly!).
2. Virtual assistants
This field is becoming increasingly popular as office and healthcare costs rise. Most small entrepreneurs need administrative help, but on a limited basis. Virtual assistants can charge an average of $ 35 per hour for basic administrative tasks such as typing and transcription, data entry, and light accounting. Because the small business owner only needs to hire the virtual assistant for a few hours at a time, both parties are making out very well, thank you very much. High-speed Internet access, a reliable computer, and a fax setup help you get started earning that six-figure income that can keep you in the style you’re about to get used to.
3. Graphic designers
Graphic designers are always in need, especially for a small business owner. Designing corporate logos, brochures, drop shipping pieces, and even large-scale presentation aids like whiteboards and Powerpoint slides can lead to a lot of business when you know where to locate your best customers and how to cultivate those relationships. A computer, design experience, and appropriate software (PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat / Creator, Quark, and others) are all you need to get your creativity started to guide your life.
4. IT consultants
As with graphic designers, there is a huge need for freelance IT consultants in the small business market. Website design and construction are always in demand, as is computer repair, software design, installation, and help with the decision-making process.
5. Crafts
This may be the most creatively rewarding home business, and we all wonder. Can you make me enough money to live? Could I really quit my day job if I’m made with unusual wire sculptures or semi-precious stone jewelry? Between those flights of concern, you may still be making your sculptures and jewelry, so why not sell them in smaller quantities? The listings on eBay are cheap enough. All you need is an account and a digital camera to take pictures of your products.
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