A home based business is a great way of making money without stepping out of the house.
You could run a home business to supplement your primary income and even fall back on it if you suddenly find yourself out of your regular job.
If you are looking to start a home business, here are some ideas on what kind of home businesses you could get into without investing a huge sum of money.
Selling beauty products to a home based clientele is a great way of entering the cosmetics business.
Companies like Avon allow you to become a sales representative for them for a very low amount.
If you don't have the money to stock up on products you can begin with a zero inventory.
You can accept orders from your customers on the basis of the product catalog, take their payments in advance and then purchase the products from the company and then reach them to the customer.
This way you won't be left with inventory that you are not able to sell.
Once you have built up a regular customer base you can start maintaining a stock of products that are fast-selling and popular with your clients.
If you are good at writing, you may want to set up a freelance writing business.
You can work as a copywriter or as a journalist or as a content writer for a website without leaving your home.
There are many companies who employ freelance writers to write for them and regularly advertise such positions.
You need very little to start off on a writing business.
All you need is a website or blog where you can provide some writing samples, information about yourself and your contact details.
You can set up your portfolio on a free website and get prospective clients to get in touch with you.
A great home business is to work as a personal assistant and do chores like setting up appointments, answering emails etc for people who are too busy to do it themselves.
Many such posts are advertised on websites like Craigslist.
You could also word of mouth publicity to get your first gig as a personal assistant.
If you are the kind who loves planning out events and organizing the little details at weddings and parties, you may want get into the party planning business.
Your work will include fixing up venues, booking caterers, arranging for the entertainment and keeping track of all the details so that your client's event goes off smoothly.
Whichever business idea you choose, with time and effort you can make a success out of your home business.