How to Come up With New Business Ideas

Many people want to become entrepreneurs. With the internet, people are more capable than ever of realizing their dreams. The trick is being the FIRST to do something! This article gives ideas for new businesses, but not necessarily online businesses.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer, wire-bound notebook, or a journal
• Pencil/Pen
• A dream

1. Here are some business ideas that took off and made these people Millionaires! Amazing...
   Letters From Santa
   Million Dollar Home page
   Designer Diaper Bags
   Live Butterfly Sales
   Download Music Files Onto Other's iPods.
   
   All of these ideas have been very successful and continue to grow. Have you ever thought "If only I had ______ life would be so much easier." Chances are, there are a TON of other people who have thought the same thing. Even better chances are that once others see your product, they will wonder how they ever lived without it.
2. This step is simply a random list of possible business ideas. Write down or type any that are interesting and if you get any crazy ideas during the process, write them down!
   
   Professional Organizer
   Real Estate Sales, Flipping Houses, etc.
   Homemade Jewelry - sell on Auction sites, Flea Markets, etc.
   Invent a Remote Control Finder
   Invent a Scented Vacuum
   Invent a Scented Trash can
   Plant Sales
   Seed Sales
   Travel Reservations
   Interior Designer (check state laws)
   Credit Consultant (check state laws)
   Dance Instructor
   Freelance Writer
   Job Search Consultant
   Personality Testing for Dating Services
   Dating Service
   Background Checks
   Internet Researcher
   Personalized Items
   Secretarial Services – Typing, Proofreading, Transcription
   Classified Advertising Newspaper
   Art Education Classes for kids – Tutoring. Art, Music, Drama.
   Resume Writing Service
   eBay Sales - Homemade Candles, Clothing (New or Used), Sewing Patterns, Seeds, etc.
   Mystery Shopper
   House Sitter
   Pet Sitter
   Seamstress
   Tutoring
   Sales-Lead Generation
   Custom Closet Consultant
   Website Designer
   Children's Party Planner
   Children's Fitness Instructor
   Professional Baby-Proofer
   Reunion Organizer
   Party Planner
3. Are you good at something? Could you make money doing it for others? Write in your notebook or journal anything you're good at. Write down any business ideas you're interested in.
4. This is just the beginning... Think about it, dream about it, see if it makes sense. Could you start your business part-time while keeping your full-time job? Could you enlist the help of friends and family members? A lot of Entrepreneurs are self-starters, and they don't always ask for or expect help from others. Now is a good time to examine yourself and see if you want to take on the world yourself, or if you want some help along the way.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a crazy idea, it just might make you rich!
• See my article on Brainstorming Business/Domain Names.
• Check all state and federal laws for information on your potential business.