6. Child Care
If you’re good with your kids, you may be good with others. Starting an in-home child care facility can provide a valuable service to your community and added income for you. You can’t just set up and get to work, however. Most states have requirements for who can operate a child care facility and where. You may need to be certified and/or licensed.
7. Doggie Day Care
If you’re a dog lover, turning your home (or yard) into a doggie day care center can bring in a good side income. Owners will pay big bucks so their dogs won’t be left alone while they're at work.
8. Jewelry Making
This craft can be very lucrative if you are dedicated to making it so. If you don’t already have jewelry making skills, there are classes you can take. You can sell your jewelry to friends and neighbors, create an online store or set up a booth at a street fair or flea market.
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9. Gift Baskets
Do you love making gift baskets? You can turn it into a business. Most people don’t have time to go out and shop for all the little items that make a gift basket special. You can buy these items in bulk, assemble the gift baskets and ship them out to private or corporate customers.
10. Virtual Assistant
Personal and executive assistant skills are in high demand. In this economy, companies and individuals often can’t afford to hire in-office help. With a virtual assistant business you can provide support services from home. Booking travel, typing, creating reports, web site updating, forum moderating and managing database are just some of the duties you might be asked to handle.
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