Weekend business idea: Some people hire a party planner for large gatherings to make sure everything goes seamlessly.
If you want to get more serious about a hobby you've had for years or use a skill to earn extra income on the side, starting a weekend small business might be right for you. If you truly love what you're doing, it will become a fun way to earn extra money. Plus, if you keep your day job, it involves minimal risk as well as the chance to go full-time once your business is proven.
Party Planning
Some people love to plan gatherings, making sure all the details are perfect. If that describes you, think about becoming a party planner. Take on gigs such as retirement parties, anniversaries and milestone birthdays. You could specialize in company picnics or another type of party.
Decorating
Many people don't have the time or physical ability to decorate their homes with holiday lights and other decorations, according to "Entrepreneur" Magazine. Offer your decorating services to fill homes and lawns with cheer, using decorations customers already have or charging a fee if you must purchase them first.
Leading an Enrichment Program
Maybe you don't want to become a teacher, but you have specific skills you could use to help young people grow. If you love gardening and preserving your own organic produce, tell local homeschooling groups you're holding weekend seminars for kids and teens --- or anyone who wants to learn. You might also give lessons in vehicle maintenance for teens, something parents often don't have the knowledge, time or energy to teach.
Life Coaching for Children
Meanwhile, some parents feel too busy to teach their children basic skills such as using a toilet, or are growing frustrated with trying, "Entrepreneur" reports. Here's where you step in, teaching children to ride a bike, use basic hygiene or perform other basic life skills, as the article suggests. If you're great with kids, you could become the local "Supernanny," advertising yourself as a family consultant who helps families live more harmoniously together.
Creating Lawn Art
Lots of people offer landscaping and gardening services, but few create actual sculptures from plants, or design unusual installations like labyrinths and medicine wheels. A labyrinth is a pathway that winds gradually to the center of a circle and then back to the outside through a complex series of turns; a medicine wheel is a large circular symbol for the four directions, and is often constructed from stones and other natural materials. With the growing interest in holistic practices, you could specialize in metaphysical lawn art.
Hosting a Radio Program
Hosting a radio program might not pay much at first, but if you build up your sponsors and audience, profits can grow. Start with a theme you care about, and draw attention by talking with local experts or interesting personalities on the program.
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