In Side Business Ideas (Part VII): Educational Oriented, I focused on educational oriented businesses.  Now let's look at physical businesses.  If you have certain talents, skills, training, and knowledge-- here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Hair stylist
• Massage therapist 
• Nail Stylist
• Performer
• Personal Trainer
• Pet groomer, boarder, trainer, walker
• Stylist
• Yoga instructor

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality. 

This concludes this series . . . by no means a complete list of opportunities, but enough to get started.

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In Side Business Ideas (Part VI): Craft and Creative Oriented, I focused on craft and creative oriented businesses.  Now let's look at educational businesses.  If you have certain talents, skills, training, and knowledge-- here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Art lessons
• Babysitting
• Companion service
• Dance studio
• Martial arts studio
• Music lessons
• Nursery school
• Tutor

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality. 

Next, I will focus on physical businesses . . .

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In Side Business Ideas (Part V): Planner/Organizer Oriented, I focused on planner/organizer oriented businesses.  Now let's look at craft and creative businesses.  If you possess talent and/or crafts skills, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Artwork (Sculpture, paintings, drawings, etc.)
• Baked goods
• Books (Writing, illustrating, etc.)
• Catering
• Candles
• Christmas ornaments and decorations (other holidays as well)
• Clipart and templates
• Clothing
• Collectibles manufacturer
• Collectibles dealer (perhaps more appreciation, than talent)
• Decorations
• Designs
• Event mementos (i.e.: wedding pieces)
• Floral designs
• Furniture
• Gifts gift baskets
• Leather goods
• Preserves and similar specialty goods
• Photography
• Soaps
• Wood goods

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality. 

Next, I will focus on educational businesses . . .
  
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In Side Business Ideas (Part IV): Business Services Oriented, I focused on business service oriented businesses.  Now let's look at planner/organizer businesses.  If you are a Type A, neatnic and have organizing skills, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Basement organizer
• Closets organizer
• Events planner
• Financial planner 
• Office organizer
• Personal shopper
• Wedding planner

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality. 

Next, I will focus on craft and creative businesses . . .

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In Side Business Ideas (Part III): Computer Oriented, I focused on computer oriented businesses.  Now let's look at business service businesses.  If you have business skills, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Accounting
• Answering service
• Appraiser
• Bill auditor
• Bookkeeping
• Cleaning service
• Direct mail service
• Info broker
• Mailing list broker
• Payroll
• Real estate agent
• Recruiter
• Tax preparation
• Telemarketing
• Trainer
• Travel agent
• Word processor/data input provider

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality.  There is also an investment in office supplies and equipment, a computer, and software.

Next, I will focus on planner/organizer businesses . . .

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In Side Business Ideas (Part II): Producer/Processor Oriented, I focused on producer/processor oriented businesses.  Now let's look at computer based businesses.  If you enjoy working with your computer, at any time of day or night, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Blog
• Consultant
• Desktop publishing
• Forum creator
• Repair, sales, service
• Store front
• Virtual assistant
• Web designer
• Website

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality.  There is also an investment in computers, software, and equipment.

Next, I will focus on business services businesses . . .

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I thought I would do a few posts on ideas for these sideline or moonlighting businesses. 

In Side Business Ideas (Part I): Handyman Oriented, I started with handyman oriented businesses, now I am going to focus on what I call Producer/Processor oriented businesses.  I now live in the country-- I don't have to look far to see these types of businesses-- many could still be done by city dwellers.  If you enjoy making or growing things, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Bait
• Breeder (Dogs, Horses, Fish, Etc.)
• Cheese
• Christmas trees
• Cider
• Compost
• Cut flowers
• Doughnuts 
• Dump runs and used goods sales
• Eggs
• Fertilizer
• Firewood
• Fruit
• Guide service
• Herbs
• Honey
• Jams and preserves
• Lumber
• Meat
• Milk
• Nursery
• Pies
• Trapper
• Vegetables
• Wool

Always be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality.  There is also an investment in tools and equipment, property, and supplies to be made in many cases.

Next, I will focus on computer businesses . . .

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I thought I would do a few posts on ideas for sideline or moonlighting businesses.

I figured I would start this series with handyman oriented businesses.  If you are good with tools and tinkering, and you like DIY projects, here are some ideas (in alphabetical order):

• Assembler service
• Auto repair and service
• Carpentry
• Carpet installer
• Chimney sweep
• Cleaning
• Driveway repair
• Drywaller
• Fencing
• Flooring
• Electrician
• General contractor
• General handyman
• Inspection
• Landscaping
• Locksmith
• Masonry
• Painting
• Pest control
• Plumbing
• Repair service
• Roofing and siding
• Security
• Snow plowing
• Windows and doors

Be mindful that you may need special training and/or licenses in your state or locality.  There is also an investment in tools and equipment to be made in many cases.

Next, I will focus on what I call, Producer/Processor businesses . . .

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.

I like starting businesses on a shoestring (Starting Your Business Fast and on a Shoestring), but sometimes you need financing.  As a would be small business owner, you won't be able to have a public offering  (sell stock), but you still need outside resources to start the business-- here are some ideas on creative financing:

• Barter/Countertrade-- Involves swapping goods and/or services to get what you need.  For example, maybe you could trade your computer consulting services for some of your accountant's tax services
• Licensing/Franchising-- If you have a brand or system, you could sell licenses or franchises
• Suppliers Trade Credit-- You could got to suppliers and as for longer terms before payment is due.  This gives you time sell the goods and collect the money before paying suppliers
• Client Contracts-- Look to get clients to commit to contracts and possibly give discounts for advance, down, or fast payments
• Percentages/Commissions-- Pay your sales force with commissions so outflows of cash are tied to cash inflows
• Strategic Alliances/Joint Ventures-- Form alliances or joint ventures to share costs or perhaps provide the financing to your non-financial contribution
• Grants/Awards/Programs-- Look for grants or awards, especially if your business is tied to research or is science related
• Governmental Incentives-- There may be government incentives available.  Investigate programs available for your business

Many times, it pays to use more than one of these approaches . . .

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