Sometimes, people who really want to work from home stop short of investigating home – based business options because they think that starting a home – based business requires more money than they have. While it is important to be realistic about what it will cost to open up a home – based business, you may not know that there are options out there that are within reach for people with all kinds of budgets. For example, my freelance writing business cost me next to nothing to start because I used a computer that I already had, internet service that we already had at the house, and a free account on a freelance job finding web site.
If writing or other types of freelance work are not something that you are interested in, there are other low cost home based business ideas out there. Could one of the following ideas be right for you? House cleaning and commercial cleaning businesses do require some equipment and supplies, but you can start with the basics and add things as your business grows. Consider offering environmentally friendly cleaning services using methods and products that are gentle on the earth and non – toxic. Environmentally friendly cleaning services can fetch a premium price, and you will be doing something that is good for the environment.
If you enjoy creative pursuits, consider making and selling jewelry, pottery, wood furniture, or other things that you enjoy making. Remember, if the items are small things like pieces of jewelry, web sites like Etsy enable you to sell your creations to people all over the world. You are not limited by what you could sell in your geographic area unless the things that you are making are large things like pieces of furniture.
Teaching and tutoring are other low cost home based business ideas. If you are so inclined, you can teach music lessons, art lessons, foreign languages, or anything else to people in your community who want to learn. Some tutors even offer online services through Skype or other types of communication.
This is just a sampling of the variety of low cost home – based businesses that exist. Before you rule out a home – based business as an option for you because of what you think it would cost, I would encourage you to look into whether any low cost home – based business options appeal to you.