In-Home Childcare Business

I don't have the stats, but my guess is the number of parents who have to work to make ends meet and thus need childcare assistance is likely to grow.

As such, the demand for childcare providers is likely to grow. If you are considering establishing a childcare business in Hawaii, one place to look is PatchHawaii.org. Their website is very comprehensive and is worth a look.

On Marketing

Marketing is an important aspect of developing and growing an at-home business, and, for that matter, any business.

I will admit I'm a neophyte at marketing, but I hope to learn and apply.

One of things I hope to develop at some point is an eZine to spread the word about at-home business ideas and opportunities.

I found this blog post that has some ideas to consider.

Thanks, Mrs. Turner

My wife came home this morning and handed me a copy of a magazine titled "Start Your Own Business" (Winter Edition). I didn't ask here where she bought it, probably at Longs Drug in Kaneohe.

Whatever the case, I browsed through the mag and found some interesting articles, including ones titled "75 Boom Businesses to Run from Home For Under $500" and "Lowcost Launch" which listed 20 work-from-home business opportunites that could get off the ground for under $100.

The mag has a website for those interested: http://www.sbomag.com/

One of the many suggestions is to sell things online via ebay.com. I know of a couple people--my former officemate at work and my niece--who have done this as a way to make some extra cash and they had success. Even if ebay selling isn't for you, you might consider taking a look at magazine.

Thanks, Mrs. Turner. Appreciate the magazine.