Small Business Ideas You Can Start From Home

Here are some small business ideas you can run from home

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A rise in working from home has meant a rise in businesses starting up and running from home as this means no commute, no rent spent on office space, and the comfort of being in your own home as well as many other benefits. Home businesses require different resources and work depending on the industry but there is generally a home business for almost anyone.

Buy products in bulk and sell them online

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One business idea that you can start from home is buying products in bulk and selling them online from your home.

If you have found a product that you think you would be able to sell whether that be a product you discovered abroad that isn't available in the UK yet or you found your niche. As long as the product is easy to store and ship, you could be onto a great business idea.

Sell homemade products

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If you have a talent or a hobby that you could turn into a business this is a great idea as it is something you already enjoy and know how to make. Since you are in control of exactly how the item is made, you can decide to either choose to make them more cost-effective, higher quality, or customize them to a specific audience.

You can choose to sell your products on an online marketplace like Etsy or create your storefront. Social media is also a great way to sell your products once you have built a following.

If you are selling something that a customer would ingest or put on their skin, please read regulations before selling.

A handyman/women

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If you know how to complete simple day-to-day tasks in the house/garden, you could offer these skills to those without the ability. The skills you offer are unlimited, things such as putting up flat packs, tidying the garden, putting up shelves, painting, etc. If you have the knowledge and the tools that are all you need to start this business, you can advertise your skills online, put a poster in local shops or create a simple poster to put through people's doors. Once word gets around, you will become the go-to person.

Start a drop shipping business

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If you are looking to start a business from home by selling products online but don't want to take care of the storage or shipping, then starting a dropshipping business could be for you. You would be in charge of marketing and customer service and a third party takes care of the shipping and tangible product. When choosing your third party ensure to do your research as they need to be reliable as if they are slow at shipping or don't hold up their end of the bargain it could damage your reputation.

Offer your services online

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Offering a service rather than a product is easier in a way that you don't have to deal with any products, although it may be difficult to allocate your time and put in work. These services require good marketing and word of mouth to build a client base but you should only need a few quality customers to be successful, unlike a product-based business.

Services you can offer from home include:
House cleaning
Freelance writing
Personal training
Virtual assistance
Dog walking
Marketing
Designing

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If you are going to start a new business, check out our other blogs to help you detect any online scammers and how to increase your customer base/sales.

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