96 Business Ideas You Could Start Today

Work at Home Business Ideas

Home Day Care Mum

Start your own day care at home to balance your childcare with the needs of your community.

Home Furniture Assembly Person

Yes, people actually pay others to put their furniture together, which means if you’re an expert, you’re set!

Give Cooking Lessons

Got the know-how of a particular cuisine? Share your knowledge by starting up cooking classes, even in your own home!

Newsletter Writer

Newsletters are a great way to keep in touch with customers, but they don’t write themselves!

Make and Sell Nappy Cakes

Adorable centrepieces for any baby shower, this is one specific business that you might find a niche for in your local area.

Garage Sale Organiser

Whether you’re organising other people’s garage sales or collecting items to hold mega-sales, this is a perfect business idea for smart sales people.

Tutor High School Kids

Tutorial businesses never go out of fashion, particularly today, with kids more hard-pressed to succeed.

Dry-Cleaning Pickup & Delivery

You don’t need to know anything about dry-cleaning, just have a van and an ability for punctual and friendly service!

Cookie Maker

Got a love for cookies? Well, the good news is that people always want to eat them and if you get the recipe right they’ll be selling like… cookies!

Worm Farmer

Worms are fantastic for creating rich soil and compost, and they’re so easy to grow! Get started on this wriggly idea!

Buy and Sell Cars for Profit

There’s a bit of risk associated with this one, but if you’re a smart buyer and a smarter salesperson, you’ll find it a cinch.

Holiday Organiser

Travel is a big money industry, and organising holidays as a travel agent is an easy way to make an interesting living.

Dog or Cat Breeder

For those with the right house and the right breed, selling puppies and kittens can be an investment that, although it starts slow, delivers.

Household Organiser

Not everyone is good at organising themselves, but if you are, then it’s a simple way to make a mint.

Elderly Caretaker

Old people don’t always have their families around to help them out, but if you have a passion for caring, then you can fill that space.

Home Decorator

If you have an eye for decorating and interior design, launching a home decorating business will be perfect for you.

Sell Other People’s Products for Commission

You don’t have to have an entire factory to produce a product. Partner with a wholesaler and create a product that they can dropship anywhere in the world.

Seamstress/Tailor

When you can sew like a pro, it makes sense to create a little niche business as a seamstress/tailor to make a few extra dollars on the side.

Used Book Sales

Some people are always collecting books. If this is you, why not make some money by selling those used books off at markets, lawn sales and more?

Gift Basket Service

Putting together gift baskets isn’t rocket science, but it’s something that you could definitely use to earn an income.

House/Bond Cleaning

A much more detailed job than a simple house clean, this is one business that’s for the seriously detail oriented.

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