Do you have a home business?
@santosmarichris (1849)
Philippines
June 21, 2010 9:49pm CST
I have tried many business before, from book cafe, computer and fax services, cell card selling, xerox copying, dog breeding and the latest is selling pet items. I don't breed dogs anymore cause it's really hard taking care of pregnant dogs and pups. Some home business is really their main income but mine is just an added income. Me and friend are both planning to have a small restaurant next year. Another business to venture, but for now we need to save, save, save. Do you have a home business? What do you think is the most click home business nowdays?
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
22 Jun 10
I am trying to start a business and hope it would be able to sustain my income, and then I would be able to work from home and quit my current job. I would like to see how it I would be to go able doing it as it is still in the planning stage.
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@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Goodluck on your new business! Thanks for sharing. ;)
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
22 Jun 10
Hi Santos,
Yes i do have. Our crochet business. My mom's business that i copied hehehe. It's a hobby for me but now a productive hobby for me. Mom, my sister and i we're involved in this business. Our market is not only locally but we are exporting our products. Made to order crochet dresses, nlouses, skirts, and two-piece bikinis.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Wow! That's so cool! I hope you get alot of customers! Goodluck. ;)
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
we retail toys or sometimes gift items. but its an off and on business. we sometimes post it on the net or sell it outside on a bazaar. now we have cool guitar pick pendants and we posted it already on sites where we think it will get some costumers. we hope it does we are so excited with this one. this is also for add income also. good luck with your restaurant. we wanted to have an internet shop but maybe next year.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Good luck I hope you get a lot of customers! I think it's cute! Thanks for sharing.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Good luck! Just study the business first, before you enter it. :)
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
22 Jun 10
The are a of lots lf home based business. As you have tried and teasted various other businesses find which type of business is more profitable with minimal investments. Also, make a small survy from surrounding areas where what type of business is more established and try that. Because my business set up with my country atmosphere may not match with your country circumstances.
I will still more exclusive response to the next post of yours.
Regards.
Thank-s
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Well, I really wish I could put up a small business at home or some where soon. I really want to earn extra income outside the net. This means in real life settings.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
23 Jun 10
A home business is I think very practical instead of renting a place for your business not unless you have a big capital. Thanks for sharing. :)
@moonchild117 (1987)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
We used to have a small bookstore that sells mostly things kids need for school like paper and pens and stuff. On the side, my parents also sold cell cards. But after the worst typhoon last year, we've shut down the business altogether. My parents are thinking of renting out the space our bookstore used to occupy. As for me, I really want to put up a business, probably selling chocolates. My brother and I are also thinking of putting up a small printing shop. We still have to get some money to buy the stuff we need first.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Well, goodluck. I hope you can put up a new business soon. :)
@jcbelle (152)
• Philippines
8 Mar 11
I just started lending money last January of this year. So far, the business was good. My borrowers are all good and responsible. I just started fifteen thousand pesos only, just to explore it. Fortunately, I was able to start a new business for a daily income. I am selling marinated chicken last February, I started one sack of it, and it turns out to be loved by my customers. I am thankful to our Almighty Father, I won't be bale to start on these businesses without His blessings. Everything we plan should be consulted to Him for us to be guided.
@sophisticated_boy (1457)
• Indonesia
22 Jun 10
Hi santos, it's a good thing you already experienced starting your own business. It needs money, guts, and mentality yo build your own business since it is not easy to find customers and retain it. I don't have my own home business but I think many people start their own business by buying a frachise on restaurant or food stalls. There's also many minimarket open near my house, which turns out to be very profitable business.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
If one has big money I think it's better to buy a franchise. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day!
@mercedlegurpa (955)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Before I had a variety store but now I'm only selling eggs because of too many competitions from the neighborhood. You know this bad Filipino traits; the crab mentality. Now I'm looking for a job in a call center as I have a training as a call center agent. Sometimes I prefer to get an online job but I'm afraid of scams. You should conduct a project study first before venturing a certain business. But for now good luck to the new business that you're going to open.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
Good luck to you too. There are a lot of good paying call centers for you to apply. Have a nice day!
@reetu3 (262)
• India
22 Jun 10
i don't have a proper family business but i have a professional bussiness...like my father is a professional having his own practice and now i m also in the same profession and working with my father and now my brother is also studying it....so it's a family profession..
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
22 Jun 10
Well, I only have something small, part time on the side of my regular work. It is all I have time for at the moment, but I would love to have something full time at home one day. I think it just takes a lot of time to get there!
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
22 Jun 10
My business of selling pet items is also part time. I think I would like to concentrate on doing online jobs. :) Have a great day!
@kh_rabbe (195)
• Bangladesh
13 Mar 11
well no i dont have. But i work for my dad. I help in his business. He paid me a lot for that. So You can call it i do a home job not business.
@god_is_good (683)
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
I appreciate you for having the tenacity to be in business. I really believe that big money is in business. I had a few experiences about business, but usually not a home business. Now, I have both a home business and away from home business. I am involved in the distribution of a health products which are organic ones. I know you can succeed in your plans of having a restaurant in the coming year. It's one of the still growing business. Internet home business are also lucrative and is a promising one for those who are interested. Any business is good as long as it is good and will benefit a lot of people. Have a wonderful business day.
@alwayzzcitra (1861)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 10
Breeding dogs sounds cool, I am sure you have a special talent on it. I want to have my own business and extra employees so I can help others to earn money. I have just started to sell on ebay, it's fun. I have no business experience whatsoever and never sold even one thing. Yet, I don't know why I want to sell on ebay LOL. So, I bought some Indonesian crafts and list them there. To my surprise, they are sold! And I am very happy. Now I have a plan to make this bigger, so I can hire my relatives to work with me. They are actually hard workers, but nowadays it's difficult to get a job. Wish me luck!
@cburton81 (20)
• United States
21 Jul 10
I've had a home business for about the last 10 years but it has only become profitable for me in the last 3 or 4 years and now it is my main source of income. My business is a little different than the ones you've done because mine consists of internet marketing so its all online.