If you have a computer and can type reasonably quickly, you could set up a home-based secretarial business which is in high demand.
This type of business is particularly good for mothers who previously worked in an office environment but now want to work at home so that they can be be with their children while they are growing up.
And of course it is also an excellent choice for anyone who is competent in the use of computers and who wants a business which doesn't take up too much space.
What exactly does a home typing business involve? Nowadays there are a couple of broad options open to you and within each of these is a wide range of possibilities, depending on your interests and skills.
The first type of business is to open a straightforward secretarial business which offers a range of services to local small businesses.
With so many people setting up their own businesses these days, the number of potential clients is increasing all the time.
Sole traders in every line of work have to deal with paperwork and most of them start out doing everything themselves.
However, as their business grows, and with it their profit, it makes much more sense to pay someone else to do the paperwork.
But most sole traders do not have enough business to employ someone full time.
This is where you come in.
You simply offer to take care a range of secretarial tasks on a part-time basis and by doing this for a number ofdifferent clients, you'll soon have a full-time income.
You can also work with some clients on a flexible basis, offering work as and when they need it.
Since this will require you to either reschedule your regular work or work extra hours, you can chargea higher rate.
The second type of home typing business is a virtual assistant business, which will be discussed in the second part of this article.