95 Best Home Businesses of the 90′s reviewed for the Noughties – [91-95]

Even though the Edwards book has as it’s tagline “Profiles of 95 Top Businesses” there are only 92 that have been mentioned. Small sticking point, I know! So, I shall finish this series with their last two and add three that I think that will be winners of this recent decade and beyond.

91. Directory Publisher
A Directory Publisher is someone who organises data so that users will be able to source useful information with the least amount of effort.

Relevancy in the Noughties
Directories are important sources of information retrieval. However, publishing a directory can only be profitable if it is useful to the target audience intended to source it. There are many opportunities opening up for directory publishers (especially online) and these will continue to grow but need to be considered well.
Having said that, here’s an example of an garden blog directory that I started yesterday. It’s extremely useful for garden bloggers more than any other blogger because gardener’s are limited by their environments. And, in the ever increasing blogosphere finding one that discusses subjects that may be pertinent to your gardening climate is almost impossible.
This is the beauty of directory publishing: Finding a niche and then matching that niche to your users requirements.

Expected Lifespan:Indefinitely.

92. Manual Developer
A manual developer writes user-specific information for software publishers. These manuals can be accessed, either online or via some other multimedia medium or even in written form.

Relevancy in the Noughties
This is a growing home based business opportunity as many software developers need to get their products into the market as quickly as possible. Most of these publishers are unable to put their software into “normal” forms of communication, so finding people that can is a great option.

Expected Lifespan: Indefinitely

93. Virtual Office Assistant
A Virtual Office Assistant is just a glorified way of saying a ‘Secretary’. Although, this secretary isn’t just employed by one firm but contracts themselves out to many and works mainly online in their own homes.

Relevancy in the Noughties
This is a personal favourite business idea of mine as it allows many secretaries to become their own bosses plus they can enjoy some lifestyle without always heading for the city. This home business idea will continue to gain momentum.

Expected Lifespan: Indefinitely.

94. Babysitting Services
A babysitting service coordinates babysitters who are well scrutinized to mind children. Parents are able to arrange for a babysitter with minimal fuss and in the knowledge that their children are taken care of.

Relevancy in the Noughties
A demanding business service this is only good if you are a great organiser. Submitting to government regulations, demanding parents and casual workers can be extremely difficult. However, this is a growing industry and should continue for a long term.
Check out one babysitting service that’s already doing well.

Expected Lifespan: Indefintely.

95. Personal Life Coach
I’ve mentioned business mentors and the like before but a personal life coach looks at the individual’s whole life, not just their career.The personal life coach will keep their client focussed on areas such as career, family, recreation, diet, time management, spirituality and personal development.

Relevancy in the Noughties
These coaches are becoming more in demand as people strive to keep their lives in balance. A personal life coach may support many clients and can either work of their own home or visit them at work, at their home or in other neutral locations. This home business will continue to surge forward well throughout the noughties.

Expected Lifespan: Indefintely.

That concludes this series. I hope you found it helpful and also gave you a few ideas for home business ideas that may continue past your working lifetime.