As a business woman that has been self employed for 14 years and has done some of the many jobs listed below with great success. I also know others that have made their living doing the other jobs I have had listed. I want to share all this information with you so you can find something you do well or love to do and turn it into a business of your own.
Being your own boss gives you control over your time, money, and a lot of perks. Wouldn’t you love to pick your own hours? Be able to work around your kids’ schedule so you don’t have to pay a babysitter or so you can attend school functions? Not have to answer to a boss and be able to stay home if you are sick or the weather is bad? Best of all make as much as you want while still being able to write off things like your vehicle, computer, supplies, and much more.
There are many businesses out there that promise to make you tons of money but they want you to invest in their parent company and then you are expected to sell their products or get others to invest in their business. In the end you do all the work and if your lucky enough to sell whatever your cut is minimal, not the tons they claim.
So this is a way for you to be in the money, do something you like, and control your time. So Read on and I am sure you will find something that catches your eye and makes you say, “ I can do that and make money?!”
I will try to give you as much info for each business that I can and the rest is up to you!
One word of advise before you start reading though,
Don’t be afraid, jump in with both feet, give it one hundred and ten percent, don’t back down, think positive, and most of all don’t give up, you can do it!
To start any business I first suggest you take at least a business start up class at a local community college. Here you will learn how to set up books, to register and get a state business license, what you can use for income tax write offs, and other things needed to start your endeavor. There are more classes for small businesses offered but this is the most important I feel. If you don’t want to do the school thing you can get books from the Small business division in your state. They are listed in the government section under State, then under Small Business. Call and ask them to send you a packet that explains the how to’s of starting a business in your state. They can also tell you how to get low interest loans to start up if you need help. In this info you will also learn how to set up your business as a self proprietor, a limited liability co., or others.
I also suggest that you find an accountant to work with so you don’t write off things you can’t and miss things you can write off. You can pay them to do all your books or you can do them yourself and have them check them quarterly or at the end of the year have them do your taxes for you so they get done right. Income tax is so much more complicated when a business is involved so this is important. And remember this is a tax write-off in itself.
Also once you get started make up some cheap business cards that you should leave everywhere you go and put on every bulletin board you see. Also flyers are a great way to get the word out in certain areas you want to work. Say you have two jobs in close proximity and want more, flood that area around with them for better exposure. You can always put a small ad in a local paper or service type paper. Another good place for some jobs is at the local senior centers, they are always looking for help in many areas. Make sure to tell everyone you know about this new thing you are doing and again hand out those cards everywhere!
Remember the more business you get the more you will make. Your goal is to get to a point where you can or have to say I am totally booked with the time I have to give. Make sure you don’t let your business take over your life. Set boundaries such as devoting this much time a week to this business and stick to it or it can and will take you over. You can always expand by hiring people to help but keep an eye on them, don’t lose control of your business. Make sure people working for you represent your company in a positive way.
