Ten Business Ideas That Can Earn You Money Now

Many companies are either down-sizing or going out of business. So where does this leave us? In these hard economic times we must learn to be creative and come up with some alternative ways to bring money into our households. Some of us are very talented and this could be your opportunity to start that business you have always wanted but never had the time to work on.

Most of us at sometime or another have thought about starting a business of our own. When we work for other people we invest so many hours of our time each and every week. Although we know that being self-employed does not mean less work. How much more rewarding would your life be if you invested that 40-60 hours a week into yourself and your new business?

There are so many businesses that you can do to start earning money right now. Listed below are 10 low-cost start-up businesses that require no special training and that anyone can do.

1. CLEANING SERVICE

Before starting your cleaning service you will want to come up with a name for your business and you will also need to be licensed and bonded. Obtaining all of these things are very easy and inexpensive. Check with your local city hall for getting an assumed business name and a business license. Call your insurance company to find out how much it would cost for you to be bonded. Advertising your new business does not have to be costly at all. Simply print up some flyers and take a day and distribute them. A great place to start is with apartment complexes, apartments are quick and easy to clean and you can do several of them in one day.
Check with the management office to see if they can insert your flyer into the welcome folder for new residents. Not only does this help you, but your service just added another amenity to their property.

2. LANDSCAPING

Landscaping has always been a great business to have, simply because it is something that can be done year around. In the summer you do lawns and in the winter you can do snow removal. This can be a great family business. Come up with a business name and print up some flyers and pass them out to your neighbors and friends. Also check with condo associations or neighborhood block clubs to see if you can negotiate a contract to do their landscaping and or snow removal year around.

3.HOME IMPROVEMENT

If you are good with building or fixing things, this may be the perfect business for you. Print up a flyer stating every thing that you can do, such as building decks, roofing etc. Take a day and go through the neighborhood and talk with some home owners. Let them know about your new business and while you're talking with them, see if you can give them a free estimate.

4. HOME DAY CARE

Having a daycare in your home can be a great business. Start with friends and family that may have small children and word of mouth is the best advertising of all times. Most day care centers are very expensive and offering this type of service in your home at a discounted rate can be very helpful to most parents. Feeding the children can also be costly, so therefore you can have them bring their own food. If you choose to provide meals for the children, you could ask that the parents provide the snacks.

5.WINDOW WASHER

Window washing may not sound like much, but this can be a very profitable little business. Have some business cards printed up. Go to local businesses such as, gas stations, insurance companies, real estate offices, doctor's offices etc. People are in and out of these businesses all day and there are constant finger prints. Someone has to clean them and why not you. You could clean their windows three times a week for a small fee. This will add up quickly, simply because you can do several a day all year around.

6. HAULING SERVICE

Hauling away unwanted things is a wonderful business. Almost everyone has some things in their attic, basement or garage that they want to get rid of. Print up some flyers with your phone number and have them call you for an estimate. Even if you don't own a truck of your own, this can still be a great business for you. Check out companies such as U-hal for example, that allows to rent truck for a low rate.

7.JEWELRY PARTIES

Everyone wears some type of costume jewelry or accessories. If you want to start selling costume jewelry it is very easy to do so. Think of a business name, and register it at your local city county building. Call your state treasury and obtain a tax id # (this is free). Look online for wholesale costume jewelry and several companies will come up. Most companies have at least a $50 minimum and they will have you register your business name and they will want your tax id # (this allows you to purchase your jewelry wholesale). Start with friends and family for your first party. Offer free jewelry to anyone who will host the next party for you, at each party do the same thing and you should be able to have at least two or three jewelry parties a week.

8.JITNEY SERVICE

A jitney is someone who you usually find at your local grocery store. This person usually provides a ride home for those who may need a ride home with their groceries. Print a flyer and speak with management about your services. More than likely they will post your flyer and let their patron know of your service. The store does not pay you. Your money is made according to how much you charge the patrons for a ride home with their groceries.

9.PAPER ROUTE

Having a paper route is very good money. To start you may not have a large route, but with in a very short time you will. The beauty of this job is that it's something that the whole family can do. If you are a husband and wife team why not have two routes.(great tips during the holidays) check with your local carrier today.

10.SELLING DINNERS

If you are a great cook, selling dinners can be an excellent way to make some money. Make a list of all the businesses that are around you. Think of a menu that would include dessert. For example choice of meat, baked chicken/ meatloaf, a vegetable, a starch and dessert. Print this menu on a flyer, take a day and let them know that you will be selling dinners on a certain day. Take the orders and deliver the food. No over cooking or wasting money because you have your orders ahead of time.

Good luck to you in your new business venture. There is always something we can do to make a little extra cash so, why not start today.