To most people, being your own boss is music to your ears. There’s nothing better than being able to set your own hours, choose the amount of work you want, and running your own life. And even better, if it’s your business it’s going to be something you’re interested in. Starting any business, regardless of size, can be daunting, but if you choose wisely you could be pulling in money and doing what you want on your schedule as soon as tomorrow. In this article we’re going to talk about 5 small businesses you can start, but of course there are dozens of ideas out there, so don’t limit yourself.
Virtual Assistant Or Freelancer
This is probably the easiest business to start as you can essentially work as a contractor taking on as much or as little work as you want. The best part about being a virtual assistant or freelancer is that there are tons of websites out there dedicated to putting creators in touch with buyers, and once you gain experience and traction you can then move on to having your own website and bringing your clients with you. Some example websites are Fiverr, DotWriter or Virtual Vocations.
Create An Etsy Store
Etsy is one of the largest creative marketing platforms out there and it’s not hard to see why. With an easy to use website and the ability to sell anything you like, you can get started in a matter of hours and begin creating as soon as you want. Whether it’s jewelry, photograph, graphic design, there’s a market for it on Etsy. And Etsy already has a whole client base so you don’t need to work really hard to build yourself from scratch.
Dog Walker Or Pet Sitter
There are so many people with pets out there who will pay you big money to look after their pets while they’re gone so they can stay in the comfort of their own home, and who will pay you to exercise their dog while they’re at work. Especially if you live in the suburbs, you can almost certainly find a lot of clients and have a business set up really quickly.
Nannying And Babysitting
Regardless of where you live, there will be a market for families who need nannies and babysitters. Parents will pay up to $15 an hour for a babysitter and even more for a nanny, so if you’re good with children and have the energy this could be a great avenue for you.
Cleaning Service
Whether it’s cleaning houses, clearing up gardens, pools, cars, no matter what, people will pay you to do the cleaning for them. There will always be a market for cleaning and you don’t need any experience to get hired, which will make it easy to build a client list.
There are of course many options when it comes to small businesses, but these are an easy 5.
