Top 10 Home-Based Business Ideas 2019

Top 10 Home-Based Business Ideas

With determination, focus, and drive, you can build a profitable business right from your home, but it takes research, planning and a bit of forethought.
Here are ten home-based business ideas, including the pros and cons, and a list of resources for each idea, to help you start exploring your options.



• 01

   Bookkeeping

  A bookkeeping small business can be a great way to put your financial skills to work. Here are the benefits and potential challenges of a bookkeeping business.

• 02

   Freelance Writing

  Freelance writing can be an excellent small business if you are a determined and skilled writer. Here is a look at the benefits and challenges, plus a few recommended resources

• • 03

     Handmade Crafts

    Do you have a passion for crafting and a desire to create a business based on your craft? A handmade crafts business may be the perfect small business idea for you.

  • 04

     Home-Based Child Care

    If you love kids, are exceptionally responsible, have impeccable references, and can handle high-stress situations, a home-based child care business may be an excellent small business for you to start. 

  • • 05

       Life Coach

      Learn more about life coaching, and see if you have the compassion and listening skills to help others overcome personal challenges in their lives.

    • 06

       Medical Transcription

      Medical transcription involves taking taped reports from doctors and medical professionals and transferring them into written documents. Here are the pros and cons of starting a medical transcription business.

  • 07

     Private Tutor

    Private tutoring is a great business idea for teachers or anyone with teaching experience and exceptional knowledge in a specific area. Successful tutors also have a passion for helping others. Learn the pros and cons of becoming a private tutor.

  • 08

     Proofreade

    Do you frequently catch typos and grammatical errors in books, advertisements, and articles, even when you're reading for enjoyment? If you have an eye for detail and love to read, a proofreading business might be the perfect business idea for you.

  • • 09

       SEO Consultant

      If you love to continuously learn, analyze and test SEO techniques, a business as an SEO consultant could be a great business idea for you.

    • 10

       Virtual Assistant

      If you thrive on collaborating with other small business owners, can think on your feet and enjoy taking control of and improving scattered processes, a virtual assistant small business may be the perfect business idea for you.