Homepreneurs has many articles for home business ideas; they are listed under the Home Business Ideas tab on the main page. Many are listed, but may be a little hard to search. For quick reference, here are 20 recent home business ideas with links to the original articles:
1) Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Agents
2) Snow removal for the northern climates
3) eBooks – featured multiple times – most recently in Why the Hype about eBooks?
4) Photography
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Gradually, changes are made to Homepreneurs to make the blog more user-friendly. The ads previously at the bottom of each post are removed going forward. This is available through WordPress for a $30 charge. The category list is reduced into higher-level, more meaningful titles. Looking at the blog now, you will see 6 headings:
1) Home – has all recent postings
2) Home business ideas – has everything from photography to crafts to graphic design and writing. These are not listed out, but clicking on this category will give all posted business ideas
3) Homepreneurs – subtitles are Blogging, eBook, Social Networking and Success Stories
4) Start & Grow – has marketing, branding, Financial, planning, technology, Insurance
5) Work at Home Jobs – contains survey sites, quick money on-line positions, work from home positions
6) About
These categories display differently (width) in various versions of the major browsers: Firefox, IE, Chrome, Safari, but all categories are present in each.
I hope these small changes make your visit to our site more useful and easier to navigate. Please let me know of any suggestions for future improvement. This site is for your use and to help you find work.
Best wishes for 2013 and thanks for your continued support.
Dion D. Shaw
Dion D. Shaw is the founder and owner of Homepreneurs
Homepreneurs. New Day. New Opportunity.
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Photographers use a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that visually tell a story or record events. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for photographers is expected to increase about 13% from 2010 to 2020 or slightly above average. As of 2010, the average wage for photographers was approximately $30,000 per year and roughly 60% were self-employed. Wages range widely based on experience, specialty, part-time work or full-time employment, and geographic area.
Photographers may specialize in a variety of areas including:
- Portrait photographers. These photographers take pictures of individuals or groups of people and usually work in their own studios. Photographers who specialize in weddings, religious ceremonies, or school photographs often work on location.
- Commercial and industrial photographers take pictures of subjects, such as buildings, models, merchandise, artifacts, and landscapes. These photographs are used for a variety of purposes, including magazine covers and images to supplement analysis of engineering projects. These photographs are frequently taken on location.
- Aerial photographers use planes or helicopters to capture photographs of buildings and landscapes.
- Scientific photographers focus on the accurate visual representation of subjects and limit the use of image manipulation software for clarifying an image. Scientific photographs record scientific or medical data or phenomena. Scientific photographers typically use microscopes to photograph subjects.
- News photographers or photojournalists. These photographers focus on people, places, and events for television, newspapers, or magazines. Photojournalists often work with digital video in addition to still photos. These occupations can be dangerous, especially if a photographer is in a war zone or other dangerous environment.
- Fine arts photographers sell photography as art. Their work is often found at craft shows or on display in local businesses, restaurants, or government buildings. Fine arts photographers typically use traditional silver-halide film, not digital cameras and many have their own studios.
Photographers understand that much of the time, many pictures are taken to get one perfect shot. This is especially true when shooting people, animals, or anything in motion.
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Technical writers produce instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information for business and consumers. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among customers, designers, and manufacturers.
Technical writers work with engineers, scientists, computer specialists, and software developers to create operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions, and “frequently asked questions” pages to help technical support staff, consumers, and other users within a company or an industry.
Technical writers typically do the following:
Many technical writers are contract-based and self-employed, and work from home offices, receiving assignments and contracts via email, fax or other digital methods.
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As of this post, Homepreneurs will change its format for home business ideas – when possible – for consistency and readability. We hope this change in format will offer useful information in an easy to ready package. Please give feedback about this new format. Thank you!
Do you like children or have children of your own? Would you prefer to stay at home with them? A daycare service from your home could be a good business for you.
Childcare remains a hot job in the United States. In many households, both parents work and parents prefer home environments to institutional settings. If you have children, your house is already prepared and creating a home based childcare business can start virtually immediately.
Considerations
Check into and verify local zoning regulations for a childcare business. Also ensure that you have appropriate insurance for a home business and any medical issues or accidents that occur.
Set standard times and locations for drop off and pick up. Create a contract that all customers must understand and sign. Charge extra fees if a child is not picked up on time. If a child has a medical condition that requires insulin injections or an inhaler, get certified to provide this service.
Need To Have
A rooms or rooms for children to play in, nap, and eat. You may wish to block off sections of the home to not disrupt other family members. Children are often dropped off early – 6:00 or 7:00 am and your husband won’t want a bunch of kids running into the bathroom when he is showering.
Shelving and storage bins. Kids should have books to read, toys to play with, and their favorite stuffed animals. The toys should be safe and age-appropriate. Your local GoodWill store is an excellent place to buy cheap toys and books. Remember, your home is a second home for the children. Make them feel safe and comfortable.
Healthy snacks. Kids are growing and like to eat. Have fruit, milk, and other treats that kids like. Be aware of any food allergies that kids may have. Peanuts are an example.
Home Impact
If possible, have a separate room and entrance door for the kids. This keeps the business separate from the house and its members. The room should be completely child-proof with outlets covered and no sharp edges.
Discuss with an accountant the tax consequences of having a business in your home. Many tax deductions may be available.
Marketing
Your reputation as a quality daycare provider is first. Parents must feel comfortable knowing their children are in a safe and secure environment. Educational environments are an added bonus.
Create pamphlets or brochures showing the dedicated space the children have and pictures of happy kids playing, napping or enjoying a treat. Also provide credentials you have such as CPR and First Aid. Be prepared for a background check.
Extras
Though local governments have limits on the number and ages of children allowed in a home for this business, adding another adult may allow for extra children. Licensing is also a serious consideration. Licensed daycares often charge more, but are regulated and certified by a local government. Depending on your property, outside yards – especially fenced – is an added attraction for parents and children. Add a sandbox or playground for additional appeal.
Fluency in another language – especially Spanish – is a big plus. Extra or extended hours – especially on weekends is appealing. These should be part of your marketing plan too.
Resources
www.heart.org (American Heart Association)
By Dion D. Shaw
Dion D. Shaw is the founder and owner of Homepreneurs
Homepreneurs. New Day. New Opportunity.
Disclaimer
Homepreneurs does not endorse nor have any relationships with any of the services listed. Homepreneurs receives no compensation or consideration for its suggestions. Homepreneurs strongly urges all interested parties to conduct research and accepts no responsibility for any losses incurred.
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In 1991, Dion Shaw was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the years, his health has declined, including ongoing vision problems associated with optic neuritis, and doctors now say a stem cell transplant is essential to his well-being and perhaps, survival.
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