100 Home Based Small Business Ideas

    While many of people want to work for home for legitimate companies, others will be better suited to working for themselves.  There is something to be said for being in charge of your own destiny.  There is a freedom about having your own business that punching the “virtual” clock for a company just doesn’t provide.   As I said before, I’mlist maker so below is my extensive list of small business ideas that anyone can start right in there own home, many that have little to no start up needed.  

Creative / Arts / Media

1. Stock Photography : Sell stock images through microsite like istock.com and shutterstock.com

2. Portrait & Event Photography

3. Graphic Design

4. Website Design

5. Craft / Jewelry Maker

6. Blogging / Freelance Writing

7. App Design

8. Furniture Refinishing / Upholstering / Repair

9. Interior Decorating

10. Home Stager

11. Music / Vocal Lessons

12. Dance Instructor / Choreographer

13. Video Production

14. Recording Studio

15. Digital Media Conversion

16. Graphic T-Shirt Designer

17. Greeting Card Designer

18. Music Composer / Producer

19. Mobile Paint Party

20. Art Seller

Business / Human Resources / Accounting / Administrative

1. Small Business Consulting/Advising

2. Human Resources Consultant

3. Virtual Assistant

4. Headhunter / Recruiter

5. Resume Writing

6. Grant Writer

7. Tax Prepare

8. Home Inspector

9. Real Estate Agent

10. Course Instructor

11. Social Media Consultant/ Manager

12. Website / SEO Consultant

13. Bookkeeping

14. Editing Services

15. Financial Planner

16. Marketing Copywriter

17. Sales Representative

18. Notary Public

19. Publicist

20. Team Building Consultant

21. IT Consultant

22. Employee Training Service

Retail

1. Sewing / Tailoring

2. Subscription Box

3. Professional Organizer

4. Personal Shopper / Stylist

5. Online Consignment Shop

6. Gift Basket

7. Flea Market / Pop Up Shop

8. Computer / Electronics Repair & Refurbishing

9. Vending Machine

10. Online Boutique Shop

Beauty / Personal Care

1. Mobile Spa

2. Mobile Hairstylist

3. Mobile Make-up Artist

4. Beauty Product

Personal /Household Services

1. Life Coach

2. Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

3. Childcare / Nanny / Day Care

4. Gardening / Landscaping

5. House Cleaning Service

6. Moving Service

7. Elder Care Service

8. Child Proofing Service

9. Junk Removal

10. Professional Matchmaker

11. Mobile Laundry Service

12. Christmas Light Hanging & Removal

13. Home Maintenance Service

14. Dog Training Service

15. Mobile Pet Grooming Service

Health & Wellness

1. Personal / Sports Trainer

2. Wellness Coach

3. Nutritionist / Meal Planner

4. Mobile Medical Spa

5. Yoga/Mediation Instructor

6. First Aid Training

7. Sports Officiant (Umpire / Referee Services)

Hospitality / Travel / Tourism / Food & Beverage / Event Services

1. Travel Agent

2. Personal Chef / Baker

3. Caterer

4. Event & Wedding Planning

5. Wedding Officiant

6. Personal Concierge

7. Event Equipment Rental Service

8. Bed & Breakfast

9. Party Clown / Magician / Character / Face Painter Business

10. Florist

11. Invitation Designer

12. Car Service

13. Local Private Tour Guide Service

14. DJ & MC Service

15. Balloon Designing & Delivery

16. Retreat or Conference Organizer or Creator

17. Event Lighting & Design Service

Education / Language Arts

1. Private Tutor

2. SAT / GMET Tutor

3. ESOL / Foreign Language Instruction

4. Online Course Creator

5. Translation Services