Here are five things that will help you decide.
Write Down Some Ideas
Here is where you can be wild and creative. Make three separate lists. First, think about (and write down) everything you ever wanted to do, from home, as your own business. Now list everything that you know you have both interests and talents in. Make a third list of the talents that you have that others might have a need for (marketable).
Do Some Research
After you have that list, go to the internet, and begin to look up various sites that deal with home based businesses. Some of these sites will give you lists of many ideas. Find some of them, and then, using the list that you already made, get more ideas to either add to it, or refine some of your ideas into more specific categories. For instance, say that you have a desire to write. You will find a number of ideas for writers that are home based. You may find resume writer, copywriter, content writer for web articles, and maybe copy editing. You might add in some similar things that you will also see, like website design, or virtual assistant.
Select One Or Two Possibilities
From this list you should now be able to reduce your ideas to one or two that stand out and spark your interests. Do a little more research to do two things:
Comments
Hi Terri, thank you for reading and for your comment. I agree if you don't make a plan you will fail. I've been there so I know from experience it's best to take your time and have a strategy.
Hi Merle, thank you for reading and commenting on my Post. It's always appreciated.
Chris, thank you for reading and commenting. Many times people wanting to start a business Online don't have an idea of what they want to do. I found this strategy to be useful in coming up with not only ideas but also a plan of action.
A wonderful process to narrow down what you will have a passion for thus making a success out of your new business.
Great tips and advice.
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