How to turn a hobby into a business

Sometimes it is impossible to assume that past hobbies can turn into a profession, and even bring good money. One has only to recall a hobby - maybe it will provide a stable income.

Instruction manual

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Remember what you did with pleasure? Sewed dresses, baked cakes, made bouquets? Favorite business can be a good source of income, if you put it on the stream, or bring additional income, if you carry it out from time to time. One advantage is the lack of superiors. You also set the volume of work yourself, in addition, a new business will not require initial capital. If you liked to sew, then you already have a sewing machine, and customers will acquire material and accessories. Do you know the history of the local region? There are visitors who will be interested in local attractions.

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Do you like children? Maybe you’ll come up with games, programs for calendar holidays and contact high schools. Primary school teachers will be glad to see you. For this you need your personal creative ideas, artistry, the ability to wield the attention of a children's audience. Contact your local school and boarding school management. Estimated earnings vary between 1000-3000 per event.

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Remember, can you sew, draw, knit well? Hand-knitted products are always in fashion, any handmade item - from interior accessories to knitted toys or cards with applications will find its buyer. Very often, such things are required as gifts to loved ones, so demand is growing all the time. In addition, the client pays for the materials himself, you just have to get money for the work done.

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Take high-quality photos of your crafts, clear in professional lighting. However, a good photographer is perhaps the only thing you have to spend money on. Place images on websites on the Internet, in newspapers, show friends. Approximate earnings depend on the complexity of the work, on average, 50% of the cost of the material with which you work.

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Earn money on pets if you love them and find a common language. To do this, you need to purchase materials to cut dogs and cats. Attend grooming courses that will cost at least 5000 rubles. Start by talking with the owners of the animals, this can be done in the park, on the landing, publish ads in the newspaper. Approximate earnings are from 500 rubles for a haircut.

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Know how to cut people, do manicures, pedicures, perform complex styling? Salon services are very expensive, and you can do the same for less. For example, it is difficult for elderly pensioners to get to the hairdresser, while working people can’t get into the salon because of the schedule; it’s more convenient for some to trim the baby at home. You need to buy a set of professional tools for styling and haircuts, materials for ordinary manicure and pedicure. You can finish special courses. First offer your services to relatives and friends, if they like it, they will recommend you to other people.

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Think, maybe you like to cook, then you can give master classes. It turns out that many are willing to pay to learn how to do the simplest things in cooking or stitch frills to the curtain. It is important not only to be able to do something, but also intelligibly explain, show, reveal the little secrets of the craft. Start advertising yourself on the Internet, give advice on forums, thus earning credibility.

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Compose bouquets well, do you know the combination of colors and ways to extend the life of a fading composition? Florist courses cost about 10, 000 rubles. But you can save on this. Take a photo of bouquets, post a portfolio on the Internet, advertise in local newspapers, tell your friends about your skill.

Useful advice

You can turn any hobby into an income, if there was a desire, most importantly, to decide on your favorite business and start.