The decision to work from home is usually taken once a person has made up his or her mind and has gathered enough desire and motivation to make it a success. But these are not the only requirements to start the work, a question which looms large is the choice of business or the work that you can start from the comfort of home. Then comes the process of going through magazines or other literature and the internet to get a clue about it, once you are through with it chances are that you will come out of it more bewildered than before . The thought that usually strikes your mind after going through such a lot of information on this topic is that it is indeed very difficult to differentiate between a home based business and home based job and that most of the time it turns out to be one and the same thing, the difference between the two is almost non existent.

It is a good idea to start off the thinking process by taking a long look at ones own skills and hobbies , because as the saying goes if you do something that you enjoy for a living then you do not have to work a single day of your life, this simply means that doing something of your interest for earning your bread and butter will bring about a sense of achievement and satisfaction into your work life. So Don't let go of an opportunity to make use of your education, skills or talent and open up an income generating source which will also be close to your heart.

Most of the time an individual or a couple starts thinking of home based business so that they can devote more time for their family or children and also to have some leisure time which will be their own, therefore it is necessary to be very careful while choosing the home based business. The amount of income that will be generated out of this business should not be the only driving force behind your intention in doing it, it would be great if it would be rather enjoyable and interesting and also something which gives you ample time to spend with your near and dear ones with out fretting over dead lines and orders. Doing a business which you enjoy will automatically bring out the best out of you and it will shine through the work undertaken by you.

Given below are some of the best home based business ideas which will bring in a steady flow of income if pursued with interest and determination. Of course this list is indicative and not exhaustive though every effort has been made to incorporate maximum ideas possible.

1. seamstress service: If sewing is something which you have always enjoyed and liked then this is the opportunity to put it to good use and earn some fast bucks sitting at home. Mostly the cheer leading squads , drill teams etc go in for using alteration services for making changes in the uniform of the girls. You can start off by sewing simple things like table cloth, pillow cases or small doll clothes and kids clothing. Once your service is liked by even one person or family in no time your business can flourish by word of mouth ,do not forget to keep in mind a good finishing for the materials you are sewing and keep your word of delivering the goods on the day you have promised it.

2. Bridal /Wedding Consultant: This is another option to explore, this is one business which you will enjoy only if you are good at organizing things, detailing, arranging, and most of all attention to details. The main service that you will be providing under this will be organizing meeting with vendors , chalking out a wedding budget, detailing and deciding upon the dinner and the menu, bridal registry etc. Good negotiation skills and diplomacy will come in handy as you will have to deal with different view and opinions from different people in the family. An array of good contacts with vendors like florists, hair salon, photographer etc will also be of great help. The most important thing to keep in mind is to remember that you are working for the bride, her happiness should be your top priority, your effort should be to make arrangements in such a way that she saves on her time and money and at the same time is fully comfortable with each arrangement.

3. Medical Transcription: This is a highly specialized area and it calls for good skills and training. A medical transcriptionist is someone who interprets the dictation of the medical professionals, this usually takes place between the health care person and his patient, this is recorded on a tape or digital voice process, the job of the medical transcriptionist is to translate this information in a typed format. This certainly does not fall under the purview of getting rich quick scheme, this needs special training and keyboarding skills, which means familiarity in using all the keys on the keyboard, another skill needed is proficiency in grammar and spelling, you should be sure of both. It will be an added advantage if you have worked in a clinic or a hospital at any given point of time as it will give you better grasp of the medical terms in anatomy, pharmacology and such related medical topics. The best way to get started is by talking to people who are practicing it currently and by practicing from real tapes from doctors and other medical professionals. Before starting off the course try to get feedback from people who have already undergone this course and get their view on the material and course provided in this training.

4. Dance Instructor: If you are a trained dancer or a dance instructor you can definitely think of starting off as a dance instructor. You can target housewives or kid as your students first, you can even start off with your friends or kids of your friends who would be interested in taking dance lessons. As there are various kinds of dance form ranging from Ballet to twirling and Jazz you can even separate out hours for training different groups who are interested in learning different forms of dance. A good music system, collection of good songs on which you can tap your feet along with ample space can definitely take you a long way this kind of business venture.

5. Custom Gift Basket service: Custom gift baskets are something which can be made use of for all occasions it can turn out to be a good way for making fabulous amount of money. You can start off with a good list of suppliers, preferably whole sale, and you should know of the various kinds of materials that can be used and also should have some idea about design techniques. Your creative ideas will be a major help for you when doing this. Having a separate room for keeping supplies and good record keeping of suppliers list, list of supplies, record of money spent on each item etc will be of good help to you. Keeping your supplies in such a way that you can access them easily at the time when you need it is very important. You can start off by presenting one or two of your basket as complimentary gifts for some of your good contacts who in turn have good friends circle or contacts will bring you customer by word of mouth advertising. Taking photographs of your work and displaying it at such places where people will be having a look at it is also one strategy for this business. This is one business in this category, which will give you money along with appreciation for your creativity.

6. Internet research service: As the number of people who are depending on internet for their information needs are increasing , parallely there is an increase in the number of companies who needs people for providing information on the internet to them in a quick and accurate manner. If you are adept at finding information on the internet really quick and easy and can also present the information in an attractive and informative way then this business is most suited to you. These skills will enable you to start your own Internet Research Service, usually it is required to be specialized in one field or several fields closely linked to each other, as it will help you in looking at the right place for the right information. You can start the entire business around internet research and include topics like Networking, message boards, Question and Answer , choosing relevant information etc. If you start of with your own website, then, once it has been built, you can start of by doing space selling on your website or join an affiliate program to increase the revenue or offer subscription for specialized information on special topics.

7. Language Translator: Are you proficient in more than one language if the answer is yes, then there is definitely an opportunity for you to make use of this skill and create income for you. Here there is no risk involved and no cost to be incurred for starting the business, in short its free of risk, so you better go for it fast. The best way to start off is by sending out introductory letters to Companies who are multi nationals and would need your services, the letter can give a synopsis about your qualification and services. You can also register your profile on the following databases, these are similar to job databases, such as Aquarius.net, ProZ.com, TransRef.com and TranslatorWeb.com. But always remember that translation works are always attached with a deadline and strict work guidelines, you should be prepared to sometimes work past midnight to beat a deadline, but then it will also provide you with good income in return.

8. Freelance writing career: If you are one of those who can paint pictures with your words, or simply be precise and clear in you writing and can write effectively then you can definitely start freelance writing as a business from your home's comfort. All you need is a computer and Internet service and you are ready to go. You can pick and choose topics of your liking and interest, it would be ideal if you have a qualification which seconds it, you can be a travel feature writer or if you are good at cooking or giving fashion tips and has an added advantage of having worked as a chef or may be having worked in a salon, you can write about these topics. Of course it may be difficult to opt for such a business if you are located in a remote area, this would definitely call for email/internet services therefore you being located in a town is preferable. If writing is your domain then look no further, search the web, choose your topic and start writing now for all that money that you will earn for doing what comes naturally to you. Here are some related websites, which will help you in finding more about freelance writing.

The above list of some of the available options for business based out of home are sure to make you put on your thinking caps and seriously look at starting a such a business. So get started and hop on to one of these tried and tested ideas and get going.