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  • Writer's pictureEzinne Nwokafor

Starting a business - Home Business




Knowing the right business to start will basically depend on your strengths.


The Home Business Entrepreneur (HBE) does not usually hire employees. He or she prefer to work independently. However, they are often good at interpersonal interaction. Therefore, they understand and consider other people’s feelings, including those they have professional relationship with.



The following are typically successful Home Businesses:


• Home tutors

• Massage therapists

• Beauticians

• Hairdressers

• Daycare or kindergarten owners

• Personal support workers

• Artists

• Housecleaners

• Tailors and seamstresses

• Small-scale caterers

• Assembly workers

• Transcriptionists and typists

• Translators

• Computer consultants


To succeed in this business, you need to consider the following:


• It is necessary that you get opinions of experts in your field of choice. As well, try to learn as much as possible about the kind of business you intend to start.

• Your advertisements should be properly targeted. Local ads are sufficient

• Develop an identifiable and personal brand. Give away promotional items to your prospective customers. This will help create better awareness

• Ensure you invest properly into the business with up to date and portable equipment

• Customize your product or service to fit a client’s individual demands. You can easily tailor your goods to a customer's needs, as your production usually occurs on a small scale.

• Invest in up to date equipment.


Typical start-up capital required is N1million.


Do you want to start-off your own home businesr, well reach out to me directly on instagram @ezinnenwokafor or send me a direct email - ezinne.nwokafor@gmail.com and we will take it from there. See you at the top.


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