There are many home based business ideas. Catering from home is a wonderful idea if you have the space and resources. I also know a woman who makes a significant amount of money working a Daycare from her house.
A home based business should be based on something that the owner is both educated and passionate about. Some possible ideas would be massage therapist, personal trainer, home chef, and yoga instructor.
Some of the best ideas for home based business are personal trainer, yoga instructor, tutoring, child care services, business coaching, consulting, medical transcription.
Some home based business opportunities are suggested in the following sites; Entrepreneur, 9 great home-based business ideas on BusinessNews daily, and Resources for Franchise opportunities on business site.
A home based business can be started for almost any interest. The business type is also determined by the amount of activity the person is able to do. Here is a list of many possible ideas: http://www.ahbbo.com/ideas.html
There are several home-based business ideas. Ideas include freelance photographer, accountant, home-party consultant, day care provider or others. Find out more information at http://www.at-homeworks.com/ideas.htm
Ebay stores are very popular, as are basic consulting services.
Fresh baked goods, start a website, etc.
There are hundreds of potential ideas for small businesses based at home. One could set up a web design business and work from home. One could have a small printing services company, become a tutor or a fitness instructor.
The following are some ideas to start an eBay home business; learning the basic selling eBay techniques, choosing the right niche, choosing the right and cheap products for sale, and product listing in eBay.
If you are a creative person and use that wisely then you will make a successful business. Examples of such a business are Picture Framing Business, scrapbook business, freelance copywriter, become a graphic designer, gift basket business, greeting card publisher, home based jewelry business, write childrens books etc.
Some advantages of a home-based business - work your own hours, be with your family, not having the stress of driving to a job, the satisfaction of being successful on your own, and many others
It really depends on what type of business you are starting. Some home based businesses do not require any type of insurance protection.