PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER . Are you obsessed with keeping your cupboards , drawers , closets , and garage organized ? If so , you might be surprised to learn that most people are not . Here ’ s where your organizational skills can earn you a living . Between those who lack organizational skills and others who don ’ t have the time , there ’ s a massive market for such services .
PET SITTING . For animal lovers , this has become a particularly popular form of self-employment . With the rising cost of pet boarding and pet owners ’ desire to reduce the stress their pets experience during owners ’ absences , many hire sitters and are willing to pay good money for the service .
TOUR COMPANY . Do you live in a big city , historical town , or scenic area with state parks and national monuments ? If so , there ’ s likely a need or demand for tour guides , which can be a lucrative business . You can provide either walking or driving tours to visitors and residents while sharing your knowledge of the area and sights with them . Just be sure to set up good safety measures before you meet alone with strangers .
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT . If you ’ re savvy with social media , companies large and small require your service . Social media management includes setting up social media accounts and writing ongoing engaging and shareable posts . You ’ ll also respond to social media messages and comments to build and maintain the company ’ s relationship with its followers .
Between those who lack organizational skills and others who don ’ t have the time , there ’ s a massive market for such services .
WEBSITE DESIGN . Have you built a website for yourself or someone in the past ? If so and you have a knack for design along with excellent computer skills , this might be just the home-based career you ’ ve been waiting for . With Wordpress , in particular , website design is relatively simple yet offers designers unlimited options .
PROJECT MANAGEMENT . If you ’ re an idea person with excellent management skills , this career is worth considering . Can you take a project and run with it and see it through to completion ? As a project manager , your role is to put together and lead teams through projects . You ’ ll also be in charge of creating project budgets and managing their costs , and ultimately , making most of the projects ’ decisions .
BOOKKEEPING . Small businesses often have only a few hours ’ of accounting per week or month . So it isn ’ t feasible or necessary for them to hire an employee for the task . This is where you can step in and offer your services . Landing just a few business accounts could quickly provide you a full-time income working from home .
PERSONAL TRAINER . If you ’ re a fitness buff and enjoy motivating others , this might be just the career for you . Personal trainer certification programs run between $ 400 to $ 1,000 . Upon completion , you can either work as a personal trainer for a fitness corporation or independently .
BLOGGING . If you love writing and have the skill to write ongoing , engaging posts , you ’ ll discover every type of business imaginable either has or needs a blog . Just look for companies related to your area of expertise . If you ’ re an expert researcher , that ’ s all the better , and the sky ’ s the limit .
CONTENT WRITING . This is another high-demand writing job . Businesses of all kinds need well-written website content that describes their products and services as well as related content to increase targeted traffic . For most companies , search engine optimized ( SEO ) content is a must . So , if you have this skill , you already have the edge over many writers .
CONSULTING . What ’ s your area of expertise ? Whatever it is , there are likely plenty of people or businesses that could use your advice . To get your brain churning , here are a few examples of consultant services to consider : financial , business , social media , legal , career , technology , public relations , human resources , strategy , marketing , information technology , management , childbirth , interior decorating , and the list goes on .
TRAVEL AGENCY . Despite the ease and cost-effectiveness of buying and scheduling travel online , there ’ s still a good demand for travel agents . Many people prefer using an agent because of the travel advice agents offer as well as for arranging complicated travel plans . So if you love travel and helping people , this might be just the right business for you .
TEACH ONLINE COURSES . Here ’ s a wide-open opportunity because courses can be taught on just about anything . Do you have a passion for something ? What are your areas of expertise , educational background , or special skills or talents ? Chances are there ’ s something you ’ re great at and qualified to teach . Here are some ideas to consider : a hobby or craft , computer skills , photography , web design , writing , professional development , how to play an instrument , dog training , the list is endless .
RECRUITING AGENCY . Because of the challenges and time involved in finding qualified applicants to fill high-level positions , many companies now use recruiters to help fill the roles . With the current low unemployment rate , businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified candidates on their own . So why not step in and help them ?
CATERING . Do you live for making delicious and eye-appealing food ? If you ’ ve got excellent culinary skills , then offer your catering services . Think wedding receptions , corporate events , graduation parties , bar mitzvahs , luncheons , anniversary parties , and a host of other occasions .
LIFE COACH . If you enjoy helping people better themselves , here ’ s the perfect opportunity to make the most of your skill . Depending on where you live , there may be educational requirements for this career . So do your research . But if you ’ re good at setting goals and developing personal plans , solving problems , understanding people and what motivates them , and offering sound advice , this career is worth considering .
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