-
Step 1
Here are some ideas to inspire you:
Become an answering service
Be someone else’s bookkeeper
Become an Affilliate, Sales Representative, or just plain telemarketer
Set up your own spamming service
eBay reseller
Amazon reseller
Create an Avon/Mary Kay/Whatever website that your friends and family can order from.
Publisher of software, e-books, etc.
Blogger
Coupon Newspaper Publishing
Graphics Artist
Article Writer
IT / Business Consultant
Income Tax Preparer
A+ Certified Computer Technician and Repair Business
Internet Marketing Service
Secretary or Virtual Assistant Home Based Business -
Step 2
For all of these, you will need a computer, printer, internet connection, and some time and effort. Niche markets are often the most profitable, and and internet auctions along with sites like Amazon.com seem to be the most reliable. You must find your own cocktail.
-
Step 3
Associated Content is both a good website for starting an online writing business and researching ideas about home based computer businesses. Honest, objective opinions not tailored to rob you of your money can be found here. Just search Associated Content with terms like home-based computer business, work at home, make money online, or make money with my computer. Editors here are required to remove spam like articles, and you won’t encounter too many links to squeeze pages requiring investments which can make Google searches using the same terms tiresome. e-How is also a great, unbiased source for how-to articles on home based businesses and work from home opportunities as well as EZine articles.
-
Step 4
Finally, it is best to start out small. Large investment should probably come after experience and testing out your idea. This is especially true of auctions and anything else that requires an investment. Investing in something that is not tangible might not be a smart idea, either. Make sure that there is some kind of guarantee before investing more money than you can afford to lose. Keep in mind that may not be possible or realistic to part with all one’s stock quickly. Items may take time to sell, and often profits are barely enough to cover fees and expenses if you’re not careful. Good Luck!
