The high rate of unemployment in the country has forced a lot of people to look for other sources of income for survival. This does not only benefit individuals but the economy as a whole. If you’re unemployed and wondering what you can do at home to bring in some cash, here are 9 home-based business ideas for you to consider.

• Make and sell food products

If you’ve a passion for cooking, selling food to friends, neighbors or from a shop is an ideal home-based business that can bring you good income.

You can be specific; concentrate on pastry products or main meals. This will depend on what you’re really good at. Do your research first to make sure you have a chance of making it should there be existing competition. If there are others already in the business, find a gap and make the most of it.

• Teach Music

Do you have any music instruments such as guitar, piano, drums, trumpets, etc? Many people want to learn how to play these instruments.

You can choose to teach from your home or fom your clients’ homes. This will depend on the arrangement you have with specific clients. Charge a fee per lesson or per instrument.

• Teach A craft

Are you good at one or several crafts? Do people always come to you for help in any craft? It could be painting, sewing/knitting, etc.

Start classes in your craft immediately. You could offer one-on-one coaching or organize group classes.

• Computer/ Graphic Design Services

If you have a computer and a printer, you can design pamphlets or advertising posters at a fee. You may also type letters, documents and CVs for others and charge for the services.

• Language Teacher

If you are fluent in one or more than 1 foreign language, you can offer to teach others or translate books, letters and other documents at a fee.

• Freelance Writer

Do you possess good writing skills? If you do, offer your writing services as a freelance writer today.

You can write articles for online publishers or individuals all over the world and make some money.

• Dance/ Yoga Instructor

This would be an ideal home-based business for someone with a spacious home. Dance and yoga have become popular forms of exercise and relaxation.

People are willing to pay a lot for them, so if you have skills in dance or yoga, they would be great opportunities to explore for business.

• Review Products Online

Reviewing books, website, movies, music, shops, restaurants etc can earn you money if you are good at it. Just ensure that you have interacted with the stuff you are reviewing to make it more professional and credible. You may also offer to promote these products in other ways.

• Breed Pets

If you love pets, you can breed them and sell to other pet lovers. Dogs, cats, etc are easy to breed. If you already have these pets at home, you can start with their offspring and increase their numbers within a few months. Sell to neighbors, friends or even online.

Some of the above businesses will need very little capital in addition to what you already have (if you have any at all), however, some good marketing will be necessary. Market your skills, products and services in order to succeed in these businesses.