Five business ideas you can start from home 

If you are looking to start your own business from home but are not sure where to start, we have chosen some ideas to help inspire you. 

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  • Dropshipping

Dropshipping is a great business solution for those looking to sell items online, but that do not currently have the money to buy and store their own inventory. This makes it perfect for start-ups. Dropshipping is an ecommerce business model which means that you do not have to manage any physical products. All it requires is that you set up an online store and partner with special suppliers who are willing to store, package and ship orders to your customers. 

  • Virtual Assistant services

Offering virtual assistant services is one of the most successful and easy business ideas that you can do from anywhere. If you have excellent organisational skills then you can use these to help large enterprises or businesses with the day-to-day managing of their business. Companies are always looking for virtual assistants and there are plenty of online platforms to help to connect you with companies in need. 

  • Website flipping 

Website flipping is a relatively new business idea which can prove very profitable from home if you have the basic tech skills required. Website flipping is where you buy an existing website, re-vamp its design and content, and then sell it on for a profit. There are now quite a few places online where you can buy these websites and if you manage to make a success of it then it can be an easy money-maker from home. 

  • Email marketing 

If you are a good writer and have a knack for coming up with catchy subject lines which will entice people to click, then writing marketing emails or even launching your own email marketing business could be a great way to start a business from home. You can find clients online through networking platforms as well as through approaching people yourself. As soon as you have been able to show clients that you can help grow their business through their mailing list then you will be well on the way to success. 

  • Online tutoring 

If you are an expert in a certain subject then you can start the business of tutoring online. Being an online tutor means you can work with clients from all over the world without ever having to leave home yourself by conducting lessons over Skype. An essential pre-requisite is having a degree in the subject that you intend to teach, so make sure that you have all of the required qualifications before you get started.