Setting up a businesss at home seems to be an exciting idea. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to be your own boss are some apparent advantages. Given the way Internet has penetrated in our lives, there seems to be limitless possibilities to earn money through technology. Every idea has a power that can be transformed into a business. So if you're eying to cash in some extra dollars by sitting in the comforts of your home, you may like to know about some of the suggestions given below. Options to Consider Freelance Services You don't need a full-fledged office space to work as a freelance writer. Just a PC or a laptop with high speed Internet connectivity will do the job. There are some reputed websites that hire freelancers for variety of services. Be it website designing, photography, illustration, programming, or web content writing, if you have the flair for creativity besides good technical skills, you can use it to freelance your talent. Flexible job timings and freedom to plan your work as per your comfort are best when it comes to freelance works. Non - Medical Care Services Older age population needs assistance at every step of their age. Medical home care facilities through the help nurses is very expensive for the majority of the old aged people to manage without sacrificing their savings. By being a non-medical care provider, you'll not perform medical procedures but you'll be assisting the clients in daily activities. For instance, you may help older people to go for a walk, cook for them and help them in exercising more freedom in daily life. You may have to check for licensing laws in your state if you wish to start something that provides non-medical care to people. Many states have laws, rules and regulations regarding practicing this profession. Once you have established yourself as a reputed service provider, you can involve other people in this profession and own a home office. Convert Your Hobbies into Business If you have a skill or a hobby that you're passionate about, it is a bright idea to convert it into a business opportunity. If you love writing, you can start your own blog and gain monetary benefits. Obviously, you may have to take the help of basic SEO to get users to your blog. Remember that if you're submitting genuine contents on your blog, you'll for sure benefit immensely. Event Management Since it requires lots of strong professional contacts and certainly assistance of few other staff, you've got to invest time, energy and money in this business. A prior experience is certainly a great way to know the nitty-gritty of the market. But if you love this profession, you'll surely give your heart and soul to it. Event management has grown as a big industry and you can have options to make a good impact in it, if you plan well. Wedding Planner If you have that enthusiasm and diligence to make any wedding special, this profession is for you. It has become very competitive in the recent years and so you need to weigh all pros and cons. Pet Care Do you love animals? Do you like to take proper care of them? A very self motivating career option for people who have closeness to animals is that of pet care. You need to have good working space, proper equipment, and some extra staff to take care of animals. Day Care One of the most traditional ideas especially for housewives is managing a day care. If you love children, like working with them and have the patience to handle them, then a day care is one of the best options. With a large number of couples working in hectic schedule, the need of day care centers have shot up tremendously. If you can build a great reputation of taking proper care of children, you can succeed well. Dos

• Live frugally when you start a business at home. This doesn't mean don't fulfill your basic needs. Your capital invested must be balanced by a proper lifestyle.
• Learn from others. Research and study a lot about the venture. It is advised to interact with people who have achieved success as well as failure in the same field.
• Have faith in yourself but don't underestimate competition in the market. Be aware of your competitors.
• Chalk out a "for" and "against" list.
• Comparative analysis of all possibilities is essential.
• If you're planning to start a small manufacturing setup, research about product pricing and marketing. Read about your competitors and learn from them. If you're a free lancer, determine how much you'll charge for your write ups. Don't underestimate yourself nor ask for anything unreasonable.
• Seek local network supports of professionals in the same field.
• Decide on home space and your comfort, equipment required and everything else related to the profession.
• It is good to gain some work experience with someone else and then start your own business. If you're planning to open a gym, first work at several positions in a gym to get a feel of the profession.
• Keep a Plan B ready if plan A fails.

Don'ts

• Do not leave your current job even before you have started the business. Calculated risks do work but be careful about that.
• Never start an entirely new line of work, something that you're least aware of or you don't enjoy working in it.
• Don't risk everything you've got, especially if you've got a family, don't ever risk all family assets.
• Focus on negative aspects also. Negative insights are valuable as positive insights, so that you're ready ro face any sort of crisis.
• Resist from becoming overconfident and boisterous.
• Do not trust spammed emails and junk mails promising you to make millions within hours or minutes or seconds.

Of course the entire set up at home will take time to bloom and you should you have the patience to wait for it to happen. Being diligent and honest in your commitments will fetch you customers and build your reputation.