Top Home Business Ideas - Think Outside the Square - Part 2

This article is part 2 in a series of six articles which iscommunicator then this could be the new career for
looking at the ten contemporary home business ideasyou.
for anyone to do from home. Each business is- Commercial Photographer Do you fancy yourself as
explained as well as outlining what the start up costsan amateur photographer? Do people comment on
will be and the skills required to successfully developyour photos and tell you how fabulous they are?
the business.Why not make some money selling your photos for
One of the main problems is that people can notcommercial purposes?
think of any ideas to come up with to start movingThere are a number of types of commercial
towards their own work from home business. Thisphotography but here are a few to consider
article series discusses some of the most popularAdvertising Photography - this is mainly product
businesses to start from home.promotion. Submit your photos to advertising
The previous article discussed becoming a t-shirtagencies.
designer. The focus of this article is becoming an artFashion Photography - this is pretty self explanatory
consultant or a commercial photographer.but photos of models can be submitted to modeling
- Art Consultant There is a general understandingagencies to promote the model or a clothing range.
that art works beatify the work and homeWeb catalogues and brochures - you could produce
environment. However, not all people have the tasteyour own catalogues for a particular range of clothing
or the understanding of art that allows them toproduct or submit photos to catalogues that have an
display the works in a beautiful way. More and moreexisting product to sell.
importance is being placed on aesthetically pleasingEvent Photography - Photos of weddings, corporate
environments to show case for business and homeor venue photo/s.
environments which have meant that a market hasImages for advertising are one of the best and most
been created for educated art consultants.effective ways to promote a product or service. "A
The increasing trend for art consultants means thatpicture says a thousand words". Given the current
there is a definite opportunity to break into thisstart of most markets and the competitive nature of
business. Obviously, you require the skills to be ableadvertising, businesses are always looking for new
to recognise great artworks and the ability to displayand exciting images to promote their business.
that art well in the chosen environment of yourStart up costs can be minimal depending upon the
customer.type of camera that you choose to take your
Communication skills are also a must in this business.photos with. Some advertising costs would also be
An art consultant must be able to attend initial siterequired to get your service noticed and an ability to
visits, openly discuss the customer's preferences andcold call on businesses to present your photos.
tastes, budget, have great presentation skillsInvesting in a professional portfolio would also be in
(artworks and personal appearance) and have theyour best interest.
means to deliver and install the artworks.Your skills will be the ability to recognise a great
Costs involved for start up are generally aroundphoto opportunity and the ability to sell those images
advertising and marketing your business. This businessto a client. Get creative and start paying attention to
does not require purchasing the artworks personallyyour environment to see which photos you could
although; this could be a good side line. List yourtake to make your photos stand out from the
business in art magazines, distribute brochures,crowd.
produce a portfolio and advertise in local newspapers.The next article will discuss becoming a technical
If you are creative, self motivated and a goodwriter and a web designer.