Time to use your home space effectively.
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If one day you woke up in your three-story country residence with the realization that it was time to find a new job or part-time job, your best decision was to open this material. Here we talked about business in a private home, collecting a bunch of ideas and useful life hacks.
Naturally, you don't have to have a luxurious mansion to take advantage of all the tips we've given. Your property may contain at least a vegetable garden, a garage, a garden area, several rooms, a basement and other attributes that are not so easy to find, for example, in a Khrushchev-era building.
How to spend time with your parents
- Watch some interesting film on TV with your whole family, which you can then all discuss together. By the way, you don’t have to sit at home, because you can invite your parents to the cinema! Surely, this event will become a pleasant memory for them!
- Cooking dinner as a family can be a lot of fun and entertaining. Invite parents, for example, to make dumplings together for everyone. They'll probably love this idea!
- Just invite your parents to go somewhere with the whole family, noting that it can be any place at their discretion - a park, square, cinema, cafe, theater and the like. Even if in the end this choice seems of little interest to you, try not to show it!
Benefits of doing business at home
Compared to a stable job in an office, earning money in a private home has many advantages. And here are a few of them:
No rent
If you work at home, much less engage in any kind of production, sale or provision of services, you will not need to pay for rent. This will significantly reduce the potential costs of your small business and allow you to rapidly reach the desired financial level.
This is especially beneficial for beginning entrepreneurs who find it difficult to find start-up capital.
Flexible work schedule
Working from home, you won’t have to get up at seven o’clock in the morning, get dressed and run to the public transport stop to get to the office. Now you can sleep longer, forget about your tie, shirt and reprimands from your boss for being five minutes late.
If you are passionate about your work, then you yourself will want to get up earlier and finish work later, no one will force you to do this.
Save time
As has already become clear, earning money in a private home significantly reduces your time: there is no traveling to and from work, no ritual of getting yourself in order and smoothing out your trousers and shirt.
Possibility of parallel running of several business projects
In a private home there is as much opportunity as there is space. For example, you grow seedlings in your garden, repair cars in your garage, and run a small hotel for tourists on the ground floor.
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Read something on your phone. A recent study by Asurion found that on average, Americans check their smartphone about 80 times a day. Spend 10 times not mindlessly scrolling through social networks, but reading a book. You can even download “War and Peace” - Tolstoy’s chapters are not so long and one is just enough for a short break.
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Limitations of doing business from home
Firstly
If you are engaged in production, it should not be harmful, pollute the environment or be explosive.
Besides, you can't just open a party mansion with late-night parties if you have neighbors in close proximity. There is a regulation according to which you can only do this at a distance of 150 meters from residential buildings. If you are impatient, but the distance is shorter, then you are obliged to use soundproofing materials, but if this does not help, then the residents of the houses have every right to sue you, and you will pay a large fine.
But, one way or another, making noise is prohibited in any case after 11 pm..
Secondly
You will need to contact the tax authority and formalize your business. But this is rather not a restriction, but a rule, so there is nothing wrong with it. In addition, while you are still not sure whether your idea will work or not, the registration procedure can be postponed for a while.
Let's communicate
Each of us needs communication. So why not talk to someone when you're bored at work? Here are some ideas.
- Find a funny picture or demotivational message online and send it to your colleagues by email or in a corporate chat.
- Invite a colleague with whom you are working on the same project to have a cup of tea or coffee and discuss the details of your joint work. It will be useful for both of you.
- Think about whether someone needs your help? If you still have nothing to do, help a colleague. Rest assured, he will return the favor in return.
- If one of your colleagues recently helped you, do not be lazy - write him a few lines with words of gratitude.
- Call a relative you haven't spoken to for a long time. Or a friend. Do not forget your old friends.
Provision of services
So, let's start with ready-made ideas on how to make money in a private home. First, let's consider the service sector, which mainly does not require many material costs, such as the sale of goods or their production.
Salon
In order to open your own hairdresser, all you need is desire, premises and a small start-up capital. At first glance, this profession may seem feminine, but this is not so.
Barbershops have long come to Russia, where only men go to trim their beards, get a fashionable “Canadian lumberjack” hairstyle and simply spend time in the company of an understanding barber.
Thus, a barbershop in a private home will be one of the innovations in the place where you live. However, first of all, you need to find out whether this service is relevant in your city. If the market research gives positive results, buy tools, organize a workplace and get to work.
Breeding purebred pets
You've probably noticed that many people prefer to buy purebred pets so that they can be comfortable for walks, lie on the couch and take pictures on Instagram. By owning a spacious living space, this trend can be monetized brilliantly. Therefore, it's time to think about breeding animals.
The most important thing in this matter is that the animal meets all the standards specific to its breed. To do this, you will have to study this issue thoroughly and consult with experts. In addition, at the initial stage you will have to invest heavily. Because purebred kittens and puppies are not cheap, and just one copy is not enough to start a business here.
Auto repair shop
If you have a garage, the concept of a car repair shop is ideal as your main or additional income. After all, servicing cars, motorcycles and other vehicles is the most obvious activity that can be done in a garage.
This could be repairs, washing, some kind of tuning, replacement and installation of equipment, painting and other work. This type of income is considered quite affordable, but requires serious dedication and knowledge of the automotive business. If you don’t understand cars at all, then taking up this craft, of course, will not be easy.
Tutoring
In fact, you can give lessons at home even if you have one free room with a desk. The space for imagination here is quite large. This could be teaching general school subjects, organizing language courses, music lessons, or even consulting people on business or personal development (something like Tony Robbins).
However, in all these cases it is necessary to have the proper qualifications, which you can confirm not only verbally, but also documented.
Small hotel for tourists
If we talk about small business in a private home, organizing a small hotel that will provide tourists with cozy and high-quality service is considered an attractive idea.
This type of independent income is well suited for those owners of private houses who live in resort areas and historical cities. Usually in such places there are always enough tourists who do not want or cannot use the services of an expensive hotel, but prefer to stay with a private owner.
In order to open such a business, you need to think about landscaping your backyard and, of course, the interior decoration of your home. For example, if you have two or more floors, then you can assign the first floor to guests, and move to the second floor yourself.
Things to do with a guy
1. Date in a cafe
This is one of the most obvious options. Choose a calm and cozy place with a romantic atmosphere. It is also important that the establishment has delicious cuisine so that nothing spoils your evening.
2. Cinema
Take your loved one to the cinema! If you want the evening to pass on a romantic note, then choose appropriate melodramas and comedies. However, some couples can be brought together well by horror films!
3. Date at home
If you are already close enough with your boyfriend, and you are not new to visiting each other, then you can have a wonderful time at home. The easiest option is to buy or prepare goodies in advance and choose a selection of interesting films. However, if you want to arrange something special, you can organize a truly romantic evening by inviting your lover for a massage. Make sure you have body oil, light candles in the room, stock up on fruits, sweets and your favorite drinks. Undoubtedly, such an evening will remain in the memory of the chosen one for a long time!
Earning money with your own plot
In this section, we will figure out what kind of business you can open in a private house if, in addition to the premises, you have free land. The development of agriculture in Russia is welcome, so you can count on universal approval.
Breeding farm animals
Everyone always needs domestic eggs, chicken, pork, rabbits and other animals and products. Therefore, if you have suitable conditions for such a business, you should take a closer look at this opportunity.
As mentioned above, the state loves farmer initiatives, so it can provide you with financial support. To do this, you need to talk to local officials before starting this matter.
Thus, not only your neighbors, but also many residents of your area will be happy to buy milk, meat, eggs and other natural products from you. Especially if they live in multi-storey buildings without their own plots.
Livestock farming can be a profitable business, but for this you need to invest at the initial stage and acquire all the necessary buildings on your territory.
Growing fruits and vegetables
Growing vegetables and fruits can be even more difficult than raising animals, so it requires not only a love of agriculture, but also a pragmatic attitude.
First, you need to focus on the climatic characteristics of your region. Unlike Sicily, for example, the harsh winters of some parts of Russia will not produce juicy blood oranges. Seasonality is a very important factor, ignoring which can ruin everything.
However, if you have a garden and less fertile conditions, you should not neglect this opportunity. Growing vegetables and fruits on a small scale may not bring serious profits, but it will be a pleasant bonus for additional income in a private home.
Growing flowers
Growing flowers for sale is definitely much harder than vegetables or fruits, but the profitability of this business is also many times greater. Despite this, you need to enter the flower business with full awareness that at first it will be extremely difficult.
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Firstly, flowers require favorable weather conditions, which means that you must have several heated and well-lit greenhouses. Secondly, you need to have a good understanding of botany before you start growing flowers. Well, and thirdly, you will have to spend a lot of time waiting for the moment when your entire greenhouse will bloom. Before this, the plants need careful and timely care.
In general, it’s definitely not worth joining the ranks of flower entrepreneurs without a love for this business.
Growing mushrooms
Another agricultural niche in which you can earn more than vegetables and fruits, but which has its pitfalls. This is the type of production for which the state puts forward strict requirements: mushrooms can seriously poison you, and rules are needed to ensure that everyone remains healthy.
At the moment, one of the most popular mushrooms are champignons and oyster mushrooms, which can later be sold in supermarkets, at farmers' markets or through a classic acquaintance.
Ways to cheer up
If you have nothing to do at work, if you are tired, then here are some options to cheer you up.
- Invite your colleagues to go get coffee for everyone. Or go to the nearest deli to get some buns. Or for sushi. You will take a walk, and your colleagues will be happy. I recommend an article on how to gain authority in a team.
- Take a walk around the building where you work. If you leave for 5 minutes, it is unlikely that anyone will object. But you will be filled with energy, especially in sedentary work.
- Even at your desk, you can do a little physical education. Stretch, bend, move your legs and arms. This will help relieve tension in the body.
- Make yourself some orange juice and drink it. To do this, you need to bring to work the simplest and cheapest citrus juicer. Rest assured, your colleagues will thank you again.
- Offer to arrange a five-minute airing in the office. After it, everyone will feel more comfortable working.
Production in a private home
In addition to agriculture and the provision of services, in a private home you can engage in serious production, which will generate significant income and ensure a comfortable existence.
Brick production
To make bricks at home, you will need a spacious room, special equipment: namely an automatic semi-dry press and molds for future bricks.
Moreover, the materials for making bricks are always the same - clay, sand, water, cement and appropriate dyes. All these materials can be purchased from wholesalers, start selling batch after batch and wait for your business to pay off. On average, this happens six months after starting work.
Production of metal structures
Metal structures mean all kinds of gates, roof canopies, protective grilles for windows, gates and other integral attributes for the arrangement of enterprises and homes.
The main advantage of this business is the high demand for its products. Therefore, selling all these designs will not be so difficult. To do this, it will be necessary to establish relationships with construction companies, repair organizations and individual teams.
Naturally, to open such a business you need to have the appropriate equipment and experience in this field.
Anti-freeze production
On the eve of the winter season, making anti-freeze products will be especially important for Russian motorists. It is not so difficult to obtain such a mixture, but its production will undoubtedly require knowledge of chemistry and the availability of special equipment.
In addition, having received the finished product, you should definitely think about distribution channels, which could be some local auto parts stores, individual entrepreneurs, or familiar car enthusiasts.
Cheese making
So, from the production of inedible building materials and liquids for cars, we have come to the process of making cheese at home, which has become especially important recently due to sanctions and import substitution.
In just a short time, this industry has turned into a very promising direction, which is supported on all sides by the state and lovers of the domestic product.
First of all, the future cheese maker will need to equip a special workshop where the production process will take place.
The main types of cheese are hard, semi-hard, soft and pickled. And we must take into account that the manufacture of each of them will require separate equipment. Therefore, it is best to focus on one type, and only then expand the range of your products.
It is important to know that the state has a lot of requirements for finished cheese, and all of them are specified in GOST. Any cheese maker will have to obtain many different licenses and quality certificates in order to legally sell finished products.
If we talk about the production area itself, then there should be a production workshop, a fermentation and salting workshop and, of course, refrigeration chambers. All this must be accompanied by many devices and units that require considerable investment.
Thus, entering the market with cheese is a noble and profitable undertaking, but quite expensive.
Soap production
Another craft industry, the results of which are of interest to people who are tired of consuming mass-produced products and want something handmade.
Soap making at home is not only a fairly easy technology to master, but also extremely profitable. After all, for exclusivity and an individual approach, people are willing to pay a much higher price than usual.
To begin to understand the basics of this fragrant activity, you should first study the intricacies of the soap making process, learn about its synthetic and natural components and come up with a unique concept for your future product. For example, it could be soap of an unusual shape or with an exotic smell.
Handmade soap is especially valued during the holiday periods, when the demand for gifts is, as usual, high. In this case, you should not forget about colorful packaging and bright presentation of the product.
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Do volunteer work. If you've always wanted to get involved in some kind of charity, don't put off your idea. Sign up for a volunteer organization and do good deeds on, say, a Friday night—by the way, you'll have a good reason not to go to a meeting at five o'clock.
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Anti-freeze production
Costs: from 30 thousand rubles.
You will need a room, for example a garage with ventilation. Mixing containers. Containers for filling and components for reaction. An A in chemistry is also desirable. Production costs depend on the methods.
Rice. 5. Spilling liquid in the garage
The first option is to buy ready-made concentrate and dilute it according to the instructions. The markup is minimal - 20-30%, not much hassle.
The second option is production according to our own proportions. Mix alcohol, surfactants, flavors and dyes. For example, 3 liters of medical alcohol + 7 liters of windshield wiper will not freeze even at -50 C.
Rice. 6. Anti-freeze
You need to start selling from small auto shops and workshops. Ask owners to post goods for a percentage of the profit. This way, a novice entrepreneur will reduce operating expenses. Organize forays onto busy highways and sell from “on board”. Online advertisements and attempts at wholesale sales.
Reference . The fine for illegal business activities in 2020 is 500-2000 rubles. Article 14.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
Tricky furniture production
Costs: amount to purchase for the first order. From 10 thousand rubles.
By 2020, in addition to the classic production of furniture at home by craftsmen with 20 years of experience, new directions in this business have appeared. Nowadays it is not necessary to set up a carpentry workshop or buy expensive tools. We are talking about assembling furniture from modular structures in 5 simple steps.
Rice. 7. Living room made of modular blocks
- An aspiring businessman takes advertising material from factories producing modular furniture. It is advisable to have 2-3 suppliers to compare conditions.
- Finds the first client who wants furniture for the kitchen, bedroom or hallway.
- Shows booklets and helps you choose a convenient option.
- Calculates and takes advance payment.
- He purchases the necessary sections from the factory, then, using standard tools that every man has at home, assembles the furniture for the customer.
Rice. 8. Assembling a modular staircase
Why will customers pay for this? Because the craftsman adds value, and doesn’t just repurchase furniture from the factory and throw in the difference. It helps you choose the right number of modules and save on unnecessary fittings. Installs closers and fastenings, because not every owner can handle this efficiently. Saves the client's time.
The buyer receives individually selected furniture and does not overpay carpentry for the manufacture of sections. The master receives a net profit from the first order.
Useful video
And now I offer a funny video about how people have fun when they are bored at work. Attention: do not repeat, done by professionals!
Here are the main options for what you can do at work when you have free time. Some people prefer to relax, others prefer to improve their skills and engage in self-development. Find something that suits you. It's not difficult at all. And then you won’t regret spending hours doing nonsense when you could have spent your time usefully.
Leather goods (belts, accessories)
Costs: 20-25 thousand rubles. A supply of leather, sets of knives and scissors of different sizes, rulers, metal squares, a hole punch, a vice and a clamp. The main working tools are knives and scissors. Craftsmen do not skimp on them; they buy Scheren konig. This is the Apple of the tailoring world. For example, 260 mm scissors cost 1,626 rubles.
Rice. 3. A set of tools for working with leather
Leather products are always in fashion. People of different ages buy them. A handmade product receives special value. It becomes unique. Craftsmen with 3-5 years of experience increase the price tag for handmade products by 3-5 times. People still buy them because with experience comes regular customers.
This type of home business is undemanding in terms of costs, and the markup on the product reaches 300-400%. Craftsmen use pig skin. They buy it in nearby villages, from farmers. Price per square meter – 50-100 rubles. Sellers easily agree to bargain because selling leather is not their main activity. They would rather sell it for pennies than throw it away. The skin of exotic animals is several times more expensive.
For convenient work you will need a workshop. Men can start with a converted garage or even one of the rooms of an apartment. After the flow of orders improves, the artisan will be able to rent a room, hang a sign, register an individual entrepreneur and turn his hobby into the main form of income.
Rice. 4. Leather key holder
In 2020, people are more likely to buy bags, belts, wallets, and decorative shoes, such as sandals, like those of the Greek goddesses. Until the business gains momentum, novice professionals do not spend money on outdoor advertising or paid placements. They sell them online, on free bulletin boards, participate in fairs, and display them in public places.
Putting things in order
It happens that you suddenly have a lot of free time at work - what should you do in this case? Cleaning things up is a great idea.
- Check the desktop on your computer. Update your wallpaper. Remove everything unnecessary, create the shortcuts necessary for work. Perhaps you have long wanted to install some program or remove an outdated one? Update passwords wherever required. Don't forget that sometimes this is simply necessary.
- Organize your email inbox. Delete unnecessary mail, sort it into folders, unsubscribe from mailings you don’t read.
- Your smartphone also needs attention. Clear your memory, delete unnecessary photos and videos. Conduct an application inspection - what needs to be updated?
- Now get to your workspace. Sort out papers and office supplies. Wipe dust from furniture and computer screen.
- Sort out the contents of your desk drawers and bedside tables. Check what items you have in your closet and see if it's time to take them home.
Hand engraving on glass
Costs: 15-20 thousand rubles. Engraving machines cost from 2,300 rubles. Stable models sell from 7,800 rubles. Saving on the main tool is not a good idea.
Rice. 1. Engraving cutter
Needed:
- smooth glass;
- glass etching agent;
- self-adhesive (tape and film);
- sketch of the drawing;
- scissors, stationery knife.
A man can start his own business at home, even while living in an apartment. To work you will need a tool and a lighted workplace. An LED strip is suitable for this, because the dust that appears during engraving will settle on ordinary incandescent lamps. The light helps you follow the drawing.
Rice. 2. Lighting when engraving
The main advantage of this business idea is exclusivity. There are few competitors, especially in cities with a population of up to 50 thousand people.
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