If you are sat at home this weekend contemplating starting your own small / micro home business or becoming a self-employed freelancer / sole trader then here are ten quick-fire business ideas to use as a starting point.
- A website for generating name and branding ideas.
- A service allowing volunteers to list their availability for charity projects in their area.
- Private investigation for restaurants – find out whether your employees are following Health & Safety procedure.
- A service which will transfer vinyl / CD to MP3 for people who don’t know how.
- Unique bachelor / bachelorette parties tailored to specification.
- Become a singer / songwriter making songs written to order for special events.
- Digital picture blinds – when closed, they display images from a USB stick.
- Highly trained babysitters who are available at the last minute.
- Live tutoring online via webcam or chat.
- A positive news channel / website with a special focus on good news!
I hope this will inspire you to start your own business, but if you need further encouragement take a look at our competition – ST.