{"id":135485,"date":"2023-05-29T11:52:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T11:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=135485"},"modified":"2023-05-29T17:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T17:27:56","slug":"21-cheapest-business-picks-to-start-at-home-2023-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/bs-business\/21-cheapest-business-picks-to-start-at-home-2023-updated\/","title":{"rendered":"21+ Cheapest Business Picks To Start At Home 2023 (Updated)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

You can launch a ton of cheap businesses\u00a0with little to no capital, whether you want to be your own boss or just shore up some extra cash. But while you probably won’t be able to launch the next Facebook or Apple with just $500 and an idea, there are plenty of opportunities to launch a small business with a similarly modest investment. So, if you want to start now, here are 21+ of the cheapest business options to help you start at home.<\/p>

Cheapest Business To Start At Home <\/span><\/h2>

Content Creation<\/h3>

Social media and the 24-hour news cycle have created a perfect storm of opportunity for creative professionals such as writers and graphic designers to use their skills to create high-quality, shareable content for businesses and media outlets. It’s easier than ever to market yourself as a professional service provider, thanks to a growing gig economy of freelance and contract workers.<\/p>

Virtual or Personal Assistant<\/h3>

Those with good organizational skills are also in high demand for other entrepreneurs who are growing their businesses and want to focus on high-return tasks. Many of those secretarial or front-desk functions are handled by a personal or virtual assistant who works remotely. These individuals frequently work from home for a variety of clients, keeping track of calendars, making flight arrangements, and performing clerical duties.<\/p>

Event Planning Services<\/h3>

If you’re a highly organized, detail-oriented person who enjoys throwing parties, you might be the right person to start an event-planning business. Event planners make it simple for others to host exciting parties such as weddings, birthday parties, and class reunions. Planning a few pro bono events will help you gain the necessary experience. Build a solid database of vendors and contacts through LinkedIn and cold calling so you can assist your clients in planning the event of their dreams.<\/p>

Errand Services<\/h3>

Most working parents have very little time to run personal errands like grocery shopping, mall returns, or mailing packages between caring for their children and handling their professional responsibilities. A self-motivated individual can handle these time-consuming errands for clients, freeing up their days for the important things in life. Consider travel expenses when setting your rates, which can be hourly or per task.<\/p>

Professional Editor<\/h3>

Yes, this is a real thing. Companies of all sizes have taken note of positive feedback. Many businesses give their products and services to individuals in exchange for a review. They want a positive, but, more importantly, honest review. They pay for your time or by the review, and you get to try new things, read new books, experiment with cutting-edge technology, and do a variety of other things while being compensated.<\/p>

Social Media Consultant<\/h3>

Larger companies can hire an agency or a full-time employee to manage their Facebook, Twitter, and blog accounts, but small businesses frequently have to handle their own social media marketing. With so many other responsibilities, business owners may be too preoccupied or overwhelmed to devise an effective social media strategy. You can assist them in determining the best tactics, posting schedules, and content for their target audience as a consultant. <\/p>

Etsy Store<\/h3>

Etsy is a popular online marketplace that hosts thousands of small businesses and larger productions, such as the highly rated Wildflower + Co., which sells jewelry, patches, and DIY items. Starting an Etsy shop is extremely inexpensive. Joining the site and starting a shop is free, but there are three selling fees: listing, transaction, and payment processing fees.<\/p>

Online Education and Tutoring<\/h3>

What do you find interesting? Yoga? Baking? Web design? If you know something inside and out, you can help others enrich their lives by offering virtual classes. Make downloadable instructional packets and videos, or arrange for live Skype lessons with clients. A virtual or home-based tutoring service is another option for aspiring educators.<\/p>

Personal Chef<\/h3>

This job requires you to plan and prepare weekly or daily meals for your clients, so you must have strong cooking skills as well as a working knowledge of nutrition and special diets. You don’t have to have attended culinary school, but having some cooking classes under your belt will help your credibility. While you may need to travel to and from supermarkets and client homes, your customers should pay for the cost of ingredients in addition to your service fee.<\/p>

Translation Service<\/h3>

If you speak a second language fluently, you may be able to find work converting written and spoken words from one language to another. Broadening international ties, as well as an increase in the number of non-English speakers in the United States, make this a fast-growing field, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 19% increase by 2028. You can start your own independent business and market to companies, schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and conference centers.<\/p>

Software Education<\/h3>

Do you know how to use a highly specialized software program? Amateurs and professionals looking to expand their skill sets are increasing their demand for training. Technical manuals for programs such as QuickBooks and Final Cut Pro are available, but they are frequently expensive and difficult for the average user to understand. When giving a full program tutorial, schedule small group workshops or private sessions and charge by the hour. Patience and a positive attitude are essential.<\/p>

Music Classes<\/h3>

Offering lessons to others who want to learn an instrument can be a great source of extra income for those who are musically gifted. Unless you teach piano, students can probably bring their own instruments to your house for hour-long lessons. Stock up on sheet music or songbooks in a variety of genres and skill levels so you can offer a diverse selection to your potential clients. If you market yourself to local high schools and community theater groups, you can make a lot of money teaching voice.<\/p>

Sustainability Expert<\/h3>

Businesses across the country have taken a closer look at their environmental impact in recent years. However, even for the largest enterprises, eco-friendly business solutions are frequently prohibitively expensive, and businesses of all sizes are looking for experts to advise them. Sustainability consultants come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from management to engineering, implying that practical experience and skills are more important than a specific degree.<\/p>

Accounting Services<\/h3>

To work as a freelance bookkeeper, you do not need to be a certified public accountant, contrary to popular belief. All you need is a knack for numbers and hands-on experience with basic accounting tasks (though an associate degree in accounting or equivalent business experience is preferred). As an outsourced bookkeeper, you could provide the following services:<\/p>