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The Dabbling Mum

Business Ideas
Finding the perfect business idea
for your personality type.


by The Dabbling Mum ®
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There’s a saying that goes something like this, “ideas are a dime a dozen and you cannot copyright a single one.” The upside to this statement is that anyone with half a brain can take an existing business idea, expand on it, and create a new business—so long as it doesn’t infringe upon the other company’s copyright, trademark, or patent.

While business ideas are truly a dime a dozen, it can be difficult to find the right business because there are so many things to consider, such as time constraints, financial obligations, legalities, personal talents and skills, and the need for supplies and merchandise. And if that isn’t enough, finding the right business idea also takes self-discovery, trial and error, and plenty of research.

Yet, the idea of operating a small business from home can make any parent’s heart skip a beat. After all, what parent wouldn’t want the flexibility of working around his (or her) family’s busy schedule, to earn an income with kids underfoot, or to spend the day doing something he absolutely loves?

The important thing to keep in mind when looking for a business idea is to make sure it’s something you’ll enjoy doing long before it earns a profit, it’s something that your potential customers not only want but need, and that it can work around your current responsibilities until you have enough business or income to leave the security of your current job.

To find out more about a specific business, click on the article titles below:

100+ Home Business Ideas
Stumped on what type of business to start? This list of 100 businesses may spark some interest.

Become A Band Manager
Love music but can't sing or play an instrument? Keep your foot in the industry by managing a band.

Become A Blogger For Hire
Professional writers can earn a nice living ghost blogging for companies.

Become A Daycare Provider
One mom's take on why she started her in-home daycare center.
Q&A with a successful daycare provider. Click here

Become A Mystery Shopper
Earn money eating out and buying products on someone else's dime.
Q&A with a successful mystery shopper. Click here

Become A Professional Clown
Professional clowns have the ability to cheer up even the loneliest heart.

Become A Professional Blogger
Earn income writing about your favorite hobby or current skills.

Become An E-book Author
Starting an e-book business is an affordable alternative to self-publishing because the only overhead is the web host and merchant account.

Start A Christian Thrift Store
Christian thrift stores offer low-income families quality products at a discount price.

Start A Dog Walking Business
Discover how you can stay fit and earn money doing it.

Start A Home Staging Business
Home buyers need help getting their houses ready for a quick, profitable sale and home staging gets the job done.

Start A Laundry Business
A homebased laundry business is a low-cost alternative for families seeking second incomes.

Start A Low-Risk Candle Business
Earn income by turning your love of candles, or your candle making hobby, into a profitable business.

Start A Personal Trainer Business
Staying in shape can be loads of fun when you get paid to do it!

Start A Professional Organizer Business
Help families get organized and make money doing it!

Start An eBay Trading Assistant Business
Online auctions are a great way to earn an extra income, especially when you get paid to help other people sell their stuff.

Start An Online Used Bookstore
Turn your love of books into a part-time business!


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