Twenty Businesses You Can Start at Home

You would like to shed the 9 to 5 routine, skip the commute and be your own boss without leaving your home. The dream of self-employed bliss is shared by many and in today's world of high technology, the dream is becoming simpler to realize.

Often, the most difficult part of starting a home business is knowing what it is precisely you would like to do. Rather than starting completely anew, the simplest option is usually to translate your professional experience into a home business building on existing contacts, skills and resources. The option to 'freelance' or 'consult' in the same field you are experienced in is usually worth pursuing as it gives you the independence you crave while building on your edge, reputation and value-added in your field.

If you would like to start something completely new, why not try turning a hobby, talent or something you have always enjoyed into a business. The following are just a few of the businesses that can be started and managed from home.

1. Executive Recruiter/Headhunter
2. Financial Consultant
3. Accountant
4. Marketing Consultant
5. Copywriter
6. Proofreader/Copy Editor
7. Web Designer
8. Website Developer
9. Translation Services
10. Catering Services
11. Beauty Services
12. Dietician
13. Family/Child Counseling
14. Cooking School
15. Gift baskets
16. Party/wedding planner
17. Interior design
18. Fashion design
19. Graphics
20. Word Processing
21. Book Illustrator
22. Book Author
23. Freelance Writing
24. Children's nursery
25. Nanny/babysitting service
26. Children's tutoring services
27. Computer training
28. Language classes
29. Art appreciation classes
30. Jewellery design
31. Floral arrangements
32. Freelance Photography
33. Textile design
34. Soft furnishings/upholstery