Many people dream of working from home. It’s such an attractive prospect, being your own boss and deciding your working hours. It’s also useful if you’ve got a family in tow and a 9-5 job just doesn’t work out for you.
The only trouble is; some folks don’t know what they should do for a living if they work from home. Sure, there are plenty of ways to make money. But, which ones are likely to earn you the most money?
Today I have compiled a list of five top career ideas for those of you that wish to work from home. They aren’t get-rich-quick schemes. No, they are ideas that involve you doing some physical work! The upside is that you will earn a good living from them. Check those ideas out:
1. Buy and sell cars
Do you know your way around an automobile? Can you tell the difference between a camshaft and climate control? If so, selling cars for profit might be for you! You will need to register as a car “trader” with your local government authority.
I recommend sticking to a particular marque and model. That way, you can avoid buying ones that have expensive problems lurking under the hood!
2. Buy and sell electronics
Another thing you could trade is electronic goods. Examples include computers, cell phones, televisions, and so forth. Some people buy individual items from places like Craigslist.
But, the real profit is in bulk-buying electronic goods. One popular source is liquidation stock. That is where items get sold off in bulk from companies that have ceased trading. Just make sure you avoid auctions that advertise “customer returns” or “untested.”
3. Copywriting
Do you love writing? If so, you might wish to consider turning that passion into a career! Some people might say that’s not a good idea. But, as you are a freelancer, you can decide what projects to work on.
Copywriting is a specialist field, and the best writers command the highest prices. Be sure to offer proof of your skills in the way of previous examples. That way, you can entice more customers to use your services.
4. Become a Web Designer
Sure, anyone can buy a template for their website and build something in just a few minutes. But, there is still a growing market where people want something unique to their needs.
As a web designer, your job is to realize people’s visions and turn them into reality. Just make sure you charge a fair price for your time. Avoid fixed price quotes as you can end up doing work for free in some cases!
5. Start a dropshipping business
Dropshipping refers to the practice of buying and selling goods. The selling point of it is you don’t have to store any goods you buy! In a nutshell, you advertise products for sale. When someone buys them, you place an order with your “dropshipper.”
They send the goods direct to your customer, and can even include paperwork with your branding on it. Dropshipping is a lucrative business idea.
