{"id":3527,"date":"2019-08-06T13:02:34","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T11:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/?p=3527"},"modified":"2024-10-01T10:55:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T08:55:09","slug":"can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you start a photo product business from home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>So, let\u2019s get right into the matter: it\u2019s no secret that starting an online business or something that does not require a physical office is possible to do from home. But what about photo product business? Can you really start a photo product business from home?\u00a0The answer is simple and straightforward: yes, you can!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In the age of the Internet, a photo product business is nine times out of ten an online business too.<\/p>\n<p>Everything around us keeps moving to the Internet and photo product business is not an exception. Starting a photo products business today is <a href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/photo-printing-business-how-to-start\/\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">easier than ever<\/span><\/a>. However, it\u2019s still a business which means you need to do your research and homework first if you really want to make it a success.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #21b573;color:#21b573\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #21b573;color:#21b573\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Step_One_Research_Mission\" title=\"Step One: Research Mission\">Step One: Research Mission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Picture_Perfect_Plan\" title=\"Picture Perfect Plan\">Picture Perfect Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Working_from_Home_Is_Great_but_You_Need_to_Stay_Pragmatic\" title=\"Working from Home Is Great, but You Need to Stay Pragmatic\">Working from Home Is Great, but You Need to Stay Pragmatic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Step_Two_Start_Your_Business\" title=\"Step Two: Start Your Business\">Step Two: Start Your Business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Where_to_Find_Clients\" title=\"Where to Find Clients\">Where to Find Clients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Step_Three_Your_First_Sales\" title=\"Step Three: Your First Sales\">Step Three: Your First Sales<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Start_Local_Think_Global\" title=\"Start Local, Think Global\">Start Local, Think Global<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#The_Power_of_Print\" title=\"The Power of Print\">The Power of Print<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Step_Four_Keep_It_Going_%E2%80%A6_And_Growing\" title=\"Step Four: Keep It Going \u2026 And Growing!\">Step Four: Keep It Going \u2026 And Growing!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/can-you-start-a-photo-product-business-from-home\/#Youre_the_Boss\" title=\"You\u2019re the Boss!\">You\u2019re the Boss!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_Research_Mission\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">Step One: Research Mission<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operating a photo product business from home should require modest startup costs. You probably already have the cameras and equipment you need to produce creative, professional photographs. However, even if you don\u2019t, a camera is not a prerequisite to starting a photo product business anymore, you can start it with just a laptop.<\/p>\n<p>So, don\u2019t worry too much about this part and start researching the photo product market, both locally and online. What kind of photo products or services do you want to offer? Will you sell prints and products directly from your website? What are competitors doing and how much do they charge?<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picture_Perfect_Plan\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">Picture Perfect Plan<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All these factors will help you develop a viable business plan for your photo product business.<\/p>\n<p>Your plan should include among other important things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your business type (corporation, LLC, sole proprietor, etc.), structure and format<\/li>\n<li>your marketing strategy<\/li>\n<li>your branding strategy<\/li>\n<li>your pricing structure and strategy<\/li>\n<li>software, hardware, and equipment you will need<\/li>\n<li>your potential vendors and suppliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Importantly, you need to address the following matters at the planning stage to make your life easier when you launch your business:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How and where you are going to sell your photo products? Is this going to be a website? If not, then how and where this all will be happening?<\/li>\n<li>If you are going to sell online, what software you are going to use for setting up your selling process?<\/li>\n<li>How you are going to print and deliver the final products?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On top of that, at this stage, you already need to know what your numbers should be. If you want to make $50K a year, how many products\/services must you sell to reach that number? Do you need a loan or other startup funds? (Might be time to hit up your rich uncle!)<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_from_Home_Is_Great_but_You_Need_to_Stay_Pragmatic\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">Working from Home Is Great, but You Need to Stay Pragmatic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are some really beautiful things about starting (and running) business from home that working from the office lacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can work from the comfort of your home<\/li>\n<li>You do not pay for the office<\/li>\n<li>You can claim your home office cost as an expense when filing taxes (available in most jurisdictions, but please double-check yours to confirm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Starting a photo product business from home\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, working from home obviously has its own financial benefits and competitive advantages. But you still need to be as pragmatic with your business plan as possible.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you probably know that for a photo product business there is generally no need to invest in expensive software or commercial printers\u2026 even a small photo product business can <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/printbox-launches-global-print-fulfilment-capabilities-through-a-partnership-with-peecho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">create and sell products on a global scale<\/span><\/a><\/span>. So, this might be the reason to cut even more (after you\u2019ve done this with the office) of unnecessary costs right at the planning stage.<\/p>\n<p>The less cash you spend the longer you can stay afloat without making sales (please be prepared as this might take time and sometimes even more than you expect). More available cash means higher chances for making your business a success.<\/p>\n<p>So, treat your cash as a fuel, try to maximize the distance you cover with it. Realistic and well-researched business plan can help a lot with this task, so make sure you give it the time and effort it requires.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two_Start_Your_Business\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">Step Two: Start Your Business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you are done with your research and planning and if everything looks promising, it\u2019s usually a time to start your business.<\/p>\n<p>You can now make your photo product business a reality!<\/p>\n<p>Pick a business name (hopefully something clever) if you have not done so yet and make it official.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3536\" src=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Starting a photo product business from home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-250x118.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-120x56.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The next things you will need to do (in the most standard scenario) are the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create your selling platform (e.g. your website);<\/li>\n<li>Setup software that will allow your customers to create or choose the photo products they want and order them;<\/li>\n<li>Connect your selling platform and photo product software to a printer which will print the final product for your customers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember you were supposed to sort these things out at the planning stage? So, by now you should have some ideas on how to arrange the things.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, there are three different options for getting all the things mentioned above done:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1:<\/strong> Doing everything on your own (the hardest option);<br \/>\n<strong>Option 2:<\/strong> Outsourcing part of the job and taking care of the rest on your own;<br \/>\n<strong>Option 3:<\/strong> Using third-party solutions and outsourcing everything possible to speed up the process and take advantage of available technology (the easiest and probably the most effective option).<\/p>\n<p>If your circumstances are not different from those of a standard scenario then taking the easiest way is probably the smartest thing to do.<\/p>\n<p>So, simply set up everything with <span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/printbox-launches-global-print-fulfilment-capabilities-through-a-partnership-with-peecho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printbox and Peecho<\/a><\/span> and you should be ready to start selling.<\/p>\n<p>Please keep in mind that you may need to get business licenses or permits according to your state or local regulations. Contact your state tax office to see if you need to charge a sales tax. They will walk you through the process.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Find_Clients\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">Where to Find Clients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Next, it\u2019s time to start actively marketing your new business (remember, you were supposed to cover this part too in your business plan?).<\/p>\n<p>What you can do to make your first sales?<\/p>\n<p>Well, this predominantly depends on your specific circumstances and therefore needs tailored research.<\/p>\n<p>But generally testing all available marketing channels for as little money as possible and sticking to what works is a <span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/voymedia.com\/smart-marketing-strategies-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smart thing to do<\/a><\/span>. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.understandingecommerce.com\/omnichannel-marketing-digital-meets-physical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">mixing<\/span><\/span><\/a> traditional marketing measures \u2014 like business cards and brochures with relatively newer channels like digital marketing (SMM, SEM, SEO) to spread the word about your photo products and if possible to get the targeted sales.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three_Your_First_Sales\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">Step Three: Your First Sales<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to finding new clients, new clients must be able to find you! It\u2019s no secret that today a website is essential for any business and it gets even more important with every coming day (<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.millforbusiness.com\/how-many-websites-are-there\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">380<\/span><\/a><\/span> new websites are created every single minute!).<\/p>\n<p>Even if your site is not equipped for e-commerce, it\u2019s still value for customer communication.<\/p>\n<p>A website gives photo products businesses the opportunity to display their products, even if you don\u2019t sell them directly through the site. Additionally, you can spread your mission statement and general business information through your website, as well as book client appointments. And what is also important with a website you can easily leverage the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/printbox-launches-global-print-fulfilment-capabilities-through-a-partnership-with-peecho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">Printbox and Peecho<\/span><\/a><\/span> partnership to power up your photo product business.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to grow into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/key-features\/storefront\">storefront<\/a>, or shared retail space? Often the most effective sales channels combine solid online marketing with a brick-and-mortar retail location.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Local_Think_Global\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">Start Local, Think Global<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We have <a href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/how-your-non-printer-business-can-develop-photo-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">previously shared<\/span><\/span><\/a> that according to ecommerce club\u2019s survey over 60% of females chose customized gifts compared to 43% of males and that the most active segment are 35-44 years old women. So, if you are an entrepreneur starting a business with personalized photo products then this will be your main target audience.<\/p>\n<p>However, this does not mean that your main target audience should be the only one. There can be additional target audiences that may turn out quite profitable too. So, try to discover them as well.<\/p>\n<p>For example, local businesses need pictures of their products. Realtors need photos of their real estate listings. (And headshots! Realtors love taking smiling headshots!) Weddings industry is the whole vibrant market on itself (wedding photographers always have a built-in market).<\/p>\n<p>Also, consider finding clients and useful contacts at trade shows and conferences. If you sell custom coffee mugs featuring old cars, go to a classic car show. If you want to make cat calendars, attend a pet expo.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Print\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">The Power of Print<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A great way to expand sales of traditional photo product offerings is by partnering with a <span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peecho.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">print-on-demand service<\/a><\/span>. Imagine being able to offer beautiful print products to your clients \u2014 photobooks, dibonds, posters, wall art, etc. \u2014 wherever they\u2019re located. Even in today\u2019s digital world, <span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/cash4toners.com\/info\/2019\/02\/10\/why-print-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">print is still a powerful medium<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3537\" src=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png\" alt=\"Starting a photo product business from home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-250x135.png 250w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-700x378.png 700w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-120x65.png 120w, https:\/\/www.getprintbox.com\/blog\/\/app\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4-650x351.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Partnering with a professional print-on-demand service can transform your humble home business into an international powerhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Forming strong symbiotic business relationships can be key to success. New technology and resources have transformed the way traditional photography studios operate and the products they offer. A service like <span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/key-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printbox<\/a><\/span>, for example, allows you to offer customers custom photo products on demand, from photobooks and albums to cards, calendars, and wall art \u2026 even stationary!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Four_Keep_It_Going_%E2%80%A6_And_Growing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">Step Four: Keep It Going \u2026 And Growing!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to consider building reviews. If you\u2019re just getting started, you may want to consider offering to do a few small jobs or giveaways for free in exchange for honest reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Yelp can hurt more than it helps, but there\u2019s no denying the power of good online customer reviews. So, you can look for better alternatives and try to build better trust signals with online reviews to keep your sales levels growing.<\/p>\n<p>Building a mailing list is \u201cold school\u201d but effective way to reach and retain customers. So, you can keep doing it too.<\/p>\n<p>In general, whatever you do the key for sustainable business success is consistency.<\/p>\n<p>You need to make sure that you stay consistent with three important things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>your day-to-day business tasks;<\/li>\n<li>strategic planning; and<\/li>\n<li>reacting to ever-changing market conditions in a timely manner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_the_Boss\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #403e3e;\">You\u2019re the Boss!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Everybody wants to work from home (or at least be location-independent and work from wherever they want) and be their own boss, but the reality of running your own photo products business is often much more challenging than most imagine. Turning creative skills into a profitable business will be hard without first acquiring some basic, non-creative skills in accounting, management, and marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Small business owners need to handle a number of different chores and owning a photo products business is no different. Besides the creative side of your business, you\u2019re responsible for customer service, finance, marketing, bookkeeping and more. This includes being the \u201cIT Guy\u201d and the office manager. Sometimes you even may have to roll up your sleeves and clean your home-office printer (which is <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tonerbuzz.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-your-laser-printer-and-toner-cartridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #21b573;\">not the easiest task<\/span><\/a><\/span> by the way).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all in a day\u2019s work \u2026 a day that never seems to end. One potential pitfall: You don\u2019t punch a timeclock when you work from home, so it\u2019s hard to know when to quit, especially when you\u2019re trying to get a new business up and running. Don\u2019t forget to make time for yourself!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #21b573;\"><a style=\"color: #21b573;\" href=\"https:\/\/getprintbox.com\/blog\/the-best-photo-album-software\/\">Read also: The Best Photo Album Software for Your Printing Business.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amy Miller is a freelance writer who writes everything business. When she is not writing about business, she is reading, watching or listening to something about business or probably just travels\/hikes somewhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So, let\u2019s get right into the matter: it\u2019s no secret that starting an online business or something that does not require a physical office is possible to do from home. 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