There's No Place Like Home

BY MEL HARRIS

23 MAY 2023

Starting a home-based business (side hustle) of your own might seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be! Most home-based business entrepreneurs start with something they have a passion for, something they love, or at least have an interest in. I started my first home-based business back in 2014 and since then have added another two. Has it been easy, no, but it’s been enjoyable and profitable.

There are literally hundreds of home-based business ideas available on the internet:

• From Dog Walking to Coaching

• From Jewellery-making to Fitness Training

• From Writing to Cooking

Thousands of people are already doing what you are considering. If they can do it, you can do it, you just need to take that first step of starting.

Consider these top 5 reasons for starting your own home-based business!

1. FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE

You’re your own boss. If you take care of your customers, you can do what you want when you want! Plus, having a business of your own that gives you even a modest second income can be a lifeline especially in today’s economic climate.

2. PRIDE AND SATISFACTION

Even a small, part-time venture, especially if it is something you have a passion for, will make you feel good about yourself. After all, you’re doing something for yourself.

3. FINANCIAL STABILITY

For most of us, our mortgage or house payment is the biggest regular expense we have, right? If you could use your business profits to pay your mortgage or pay it off early, that would be a huge weight off your shoulders, wouldn’t it?

What if you rent your home? How much pressure would it take off if you had enough money in the bank to pay your rent for a whole year in advance? Even 3 months ahead would be a great help, wouldn’t it? The cost of living keeps rising and knowing that you can pay your bills can bring you peace of mind.

4. CONFIDENCE

The biggest asset you can ever possess in life is self-confidence, and having even a small business of your own, doing something you love, will bring out the very best in you and grow your confidence as a result. As your profits grow, so will your confidence!

5. FINANCIAL FREEDOM

The big one! For some, the ultimate goal! What if your home-based business really took off and you started making more money working from your hobby than you did at your regular job? Is that possible? Yes, thousands of people have already done that. WHY NOT YOU?

Life is short, the opportunity to start and grow a home-based business is now more than ever. Make the decision and do something today that will move you closer to having your own business tomorrow. Soon, you’ll be reaping the rewards!

If you have an idea but you don’t know where to start, or you have started but are looking for someone to help you to shape your business goals or vision book a FREE 30 MINUTE CONNECTIVITY CALL with me today to see if I can help!