It can be difficult to find a practical business to do from home. You have to keep in mind that it's basically impossible to just "make money in your sleep" or have a "magic money making machine". With that in mind, you can have the potential though to be highly successful with these 6 business ventures.
1) Home Remodeling Services
Home remodeling services have become very popular recently, and this trend still seems to remain steady. As people get older the need for home renovations will increase to make homes more comfortable and livable
2) Pet-Based Products
There is hardly anything a zealous pet owner wouldn't buy for their pet. If you can create a unique product that you can make from your home you will have a golden business opportunity in your hands. Anything from designer collars and carrying bags to organic dog and cat foods are all great ideas.
3) Catering Service
The use of caterers has increased dramatically. They are not just used for weddings and other special occasions. Career couples use them for a many social occasions as well as many busy families that feel the need for a change up from the cost both monetary and health of in some cases daily intake of fast food. So if you believe that you can throw down in the kitchen this can be an option for you.
4) Cleaning Service
There is a high demand for cleaning services and this trend will only increase. If you have great organizational skills and are comfortable with the thought of leading and running a crew, you will be landing in a gold mine.
5) Wedding Consultant /Planner Service
People are still getting married. In 2009, 6.8 people per 1,000 married in the United States, meaning there were 2,080,000 marriages. This is only in the traditional sense. With gay marriages becoming more and more acceptable there are even more opportunities for wedding related businesses. If you have great planning skills and attention for details become a wedding planner. It might be just the venture you're looking for.
6) In-Home Beauty Services
This home venture combines two trends; the passionate demand for services that make people look and feel better and younger and the growing need to have those services delivered. Think about there are multiple opportunities in this field from hair stylist to massage therapist the service that you can offer is endless.