Many would think starting a home business during recession is not a good idea. But come to think of it, it's better to have a business than nothing. It's an opportunity to take for those people who have lost their jobs. In times like this, having a home-based business is the right choice to combat recession . And if your business can thrive in a recession, think how it will soar when the good times come again. The key for succeeding in a difficult time is having the right attitude. It is important to have the knowledge , the passion and the enthusiasm to succeed.

Below are some Home Businesses that you can try:


1. Multi-level Marketing
2. In-house party sales
3. Home-based typing service
4. Clean-up/ hauling service
5. Waste trading/ recycling business
6. Home and/or apartment cleaning services
7. Coffee mug business
8. In-house advertising agency
9. Money brokerage business
10. Picture framing business
11. Errand service business
12. Delivery service
13. Firewood supply business
14. Catering service
15. E-loading service
16. Home- based secretarial service
17. Janitorial service
18. Laundry service
19. Selling used goods and handmade objects
20. Bed and Breakfast service
21. Internet shop/ cafe
22. Buy and Sell
23. Online business/ store/ website
24. Beauty salon / barber shop
25. Franchising
26. Referral service
27. Plumbing, electrical, roof repair service/ home maintenance
28. Special event taping service
29. Tutorial service
30. Bookkeeping service
31. Photocopy/ printing services
32. Pet breeding
33. Real estate
34. Rental service
35. Signage design and painting
36. Freelance writing service
37. Import/ export business at home
38. Travel agency
39. Herbal and soap making business
40. Bakeshop/ bakery
41. Consignment shop
42. Pet sitting service
43. Calligraphy service
44. Rug and doormat making business
45. Gift wrapping service
46. Woodworking service (purchase, repair and resale)
47. Babysitting service
48. Run a children explorer club
49. Tour bus service
50. Store on wheels
51. Operate a "give a party" service
52. Gift basket service
53. Sign fabrication service
54. Photography service
55. Business financing service
56. Auto/ motor tune- up shop
57. Telephone answering service
58. Telephone canvassing service
59. Personal shopping service
60. Glass etching business
61. Coupon business
62. Food cart business
63. Handmade beaded jewelry business
64. Home Spa business
65. Cologne and Perfume making business
66. Scented and decorative candle making business
67. Souvenir making business
68. Coffee shop Business

These are the chances of a lifetime. Be your own boss. My advice, before you venture to any home business you want make sure you have the knowledge on how to run a business. Or better yet, master it.

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