With a rising cost of living, and more and more people struggling just to make ends meet.
The home based business has become a great opportunity for those of us who are trying to save as much money as possible.
Working at home is great because there is no commute, and you have the freedom to build a schedule around your life, instead of trying to build your life around work.
However, many people are still skeptical and believe you have to have a lot of capital to begin this type of venture.
While it is true that any business can benefit by more initial funding, there are several at home business that can be started without shelling out tens of thousands of dollars.
Outlined below are two examples of home based job opportunities that can provide you with the income you desire.
Adult day care is one of those businesses.
Most people automatically think of childcare first, but there is a great need for people to take care of the elderly, preparing their meals, shuttling them to and from doctor's appointments, or even just plain old companionship.
It's a great way to make a steady income, and meet some interesting people along the way.
Telemarketing has also gone home based, with many larger companies scaling back on their full time employees to outsource to homemakers.
While customer service can be a trying profession, you are able to do it in the comfort of your own home, and most companies do not require you to have a separate line for customer calls.