If you’re bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, and want to make a beginning with a home based business, you might like know which ideas work. Based on current trends, we’ve put together a list of the ten best home based business ideas. Who knows, one of these might drive your ambition towards building a great business!

Fitness Trainer: If you are a fitness freak, then why not share your expertise as a personal trainer or yoga teacher? First of all, you’ll need to be certified by the competent authority. This usually means taking an exam lasting 2 to 3 hours, and demonstrating practical capability. There are different levels of certification, and what you’d like to aim for depends on your knowledge and experience.

Tutoring or Consulting: If you have experience in management or some other specialized field, then tutoring students is definitely among those home based business ideas that could help you make a quick buck. In case your teaching skills are not great, consider consulting!

Desktop Publishing or Freelance Writing: Were you on the editorial board in high school? If you were the only one in class who thought essays shouldn’t be outlawed, then freelance writing might just be your calling. Desktop publishing services targeted at small business enterprises could be a profitable home based business. However, it might require some initial investment in software and equipment. We reckon it might be a good idea to take a short term course before going live. There’s also an option to partner with companies that offer such services.

Interior Design and Remodeling: A design studio might be a money spinner for those who are not artistically challenged. Gifted carpenters might like to set up a remodeling business. Warning – this isn’t for all you DIY home improvement fanatics – go ahead only if you’re really talented (meaning if you think people will pay you for your work!)

Catering or Personal Chef: What does a member of the TV dinner generation do when she wants to throw a party? She orders! Start a catering or personal chef business from your own kitchen. Set yourself apart from your competitors by offering exotic cuisine or other services.

Gift Baskets: One of the most popular home based business ideas is that of making gift baskets. The great thing about it is that it needs minimal investment. Tie up with the small business owners in your area to increase sales.

Wedding Planner: Never mind if you thought the movie was goofy, wedding planning is still a sound home based business idea, as long as you don’t follow the J Lo example! It pays well and for the sentimental type, can be enjoyable too. Proceed at your own risk.