Home based business ideas

Online Business

The rapid growth of Internet has made it a fruitful medium to do business and earn some money. Different kinds of works are available online. You can start your own office at your home, get projects through online marketing and bidding and deliver the job to the client – all through the Internet. You may also recruit some employees to work for.

Various types of online jobs are available. Online data entry, form fill up and content development etc. are some of the most prominent ones. Several companies also offload online marketing jobs. You can also procure those projects.

Home made chocolates

Making chocolates in your home is a moneymaking business. You just have to get the ingredients that are essential to make chocolates at home. After preparing the chocolates, pack them with fancy wrappers to add creativity and make them more attractive. 

Fashion designing

You can work as a fashion designer and start your business venture with a low investment. For this, you will need to undergo a full time or part time course on fashion designing. Start with traditional Indian clothes since they are the most sought-after outfits at the present time. 

Mobile repairing

The mobile repairing business is also a moneymaking business. Since mobile phones have become an integral part of our day to day life, servicing and repairing mobile is essential whenever a problem occurs. You have to hire experts who have the understanding of the ins and outs of mobile and cellular phones. 

Computer repairing
Similar to mobile repairing, computer repairing can help you make money. You can run this business from your home. Knowledge of computer hardware and kits for servicing computers are the necessary resources for this business.

Home canteen
Running a home canteen is an excellent idea for a business with low investment. You can cook different types of tasty food and supply them to offices, factories, and other customers. Of late, the business of cooking and food supplying has garnered significant popularity and it is a profitable small-scale business.

The success of your home canteen will depend on providing quality food and giving timely service.

Photography

If you know the art of photography, you can easily start the business of photography. In this age of digital photography, you have a lot of scopes in this field. Besides, you may offer video photography services as well.

Bookkeeping

You can run bookkeeping or accounting business from your home. If you are well acquainted with bookkeeping, accounting processes, and accounting standards, you can look for bookkeeping jobs that can be done from your residence. You need a computer with Internet connection and some accounting software packages that you need to install in your PC.

Bridal and Wedding Consulting Service

Bridal and wedding consulting service is another good home based business idea. Here you will arrange meetings with vendors, plan the wedding schedule, rehearsal dinner etc. You will also prepare a budget for the clients. You may also provide other services like bridal registry etc.

Dance Instructor

You can work as a dance instructor and this does not require a whole lot of money. You can open your own school or work as a freelance dance instructor. Since dance forms an integral part of Indian culture, many parents like their kids to learn dance from a very early age. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities for a dance instructor to earn both fame and money.

Art and crafts

You can open an arts and crafts stall. Though this type of a business venture requires some more investment than the so-called low investment business options, it is definitely a lucrative venture. There are many people in India who are ardent art and handicraft collectors and they constantly look for these items. They can pay any price for their favorite curio item. So, think about opening an art and crafts shop right away. You can get a bank loan for this business venture from various financial services providers and banking institutions in India.

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publishing is another profitable business. The low overhead and start-up cost may also encourage one to start this business. There is a great demand of DTP as every business house needs DTP services at some point of time. You just need at least a computer, printer and the required software to start this business. You can create letterheads, business cards, fliers, posters, brochures, banners, newsletters, catalogues, spreadsheets, calendars and greeting cards etc.

Web Design

You can start web designing from your home. If you have the required knowledge, you can start the business just with a single computer, internet connection and the required software. Many small-scale companies offer web designing jobs to the freelancers and other small companies. You can procure projects from them and develop websites for your clients.