- Direct sales can be a profitable home-based business for you. There are many companies that offer products that you can sell directly. Products that traditionally use direct sales include cosmetics and perfumes, cutlery, cookware, vitamins and advertising specialties. You will be calling on businesses in advertising specialties, selling mugs, pens and calendars with company logos on them. Check business opportunity magazines like "Entrepreneur," "Opportunity" and "Home Business" for direct sales opportunities. You can also contact some of the major direct sales companies that have been around for many decades, including Mary Kay, Avon, and Pampered Chef and. Direct sales is profitable because you only need to invest in catalogs, brochures, order forms and product samples. Your profits are contingent directly upon your selling efforts. You can sell your products at home parties, door-to-door or at flea markets.
- Dog walking is also a low investment home-based business. The only equipment you will need is a leash or a multi-purpose leash. Many dog walkers earn up to $18 per 25-minute walk, according to Entrepreneur.com. Distribute fliers in your area. Target households where both the husband and wife work. Busy people are still particular about taking care of their pets. Your income is only limited by the amount of hours you want to work. Try to find six or eight clients for which you can walk their dogs each day. Ask your clients for referrals to increase your sales and profits.
- Many small office complexes need commercial cleaners to remove trash, clean restrooms and vacuum their floors. Your most immediate decision in office cleaning will be deciding if you want to start from scratch or purchase a franchise. Franchise companies can help train you. Additionally, franchisers may also run corporate advertising to promote your office cleaning business. You will need various supplies for an office cleaning business, including trash bags, window and floor cleaners, cleaning rags or paper towels, squeegees, brooms, mops and buckets. Create a brochure for your cleaning business. Print some business cards. Make appointments with office complexes, hospitals, schools and manufacturing plants in your area. You may need to submit a bid for office cleaning jobs. Charge clients by the hour or per square footage. Make sure your bid is in line with competitors.
- Start a consulting business. Consultants work in various fields like marketing research, marketing, management, auditing, accounting and gardening. Contact business associates or agencies in which you previously worked. Call on local companies in your city and set up appointments to see the owners or presidents. Use your laptop to present your qualifications. Include information about projects that you successfully completed in the past. Leave a business card and brochure with each company. You should also approach potential clients in business attire. Professionalism is important in getting consulting assignments. Advertise your consulting business in the local print and online yellow pages.
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