# 399: How To Choose A Business That Is Profitable Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059/399-how-to-choose-a-business-that-is-profitable-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059/399-how-to-choose-a-business-that-is-profitable-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed.md Podcast: [Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Side Hustle, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant Marketing Mindset QuickBooks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059) Published: 2026-05-13T06:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://masteringyoursmallbusinessfinances.podbean.com/e/how-to-choose-a-business-that-is-profitable-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zs8cqii7ea997sv9/How_To_Choose_A_Business_That_Is_Profitable_Whether_You_Are_Starting_A_Business_Side_Hustle_Solopreneur_Entrepreneur_Accountant_Bookkeeper_Owner_Self_Employed.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mastering-your-small-business-finances-money-management-bookkeeping-entrepreneurship-side-hustle-accounting-cash-flow-solopreneur-strategy-tax-virtual-assistant-marketing-mindset-quickbooks-3443059/episodes/399-how-to-choose-a-business-that-is-profitable-whether-you-are-starting-a-business-or-side-hustle-a-solopreneur-entrepreneur-freelancer-accountant-bookkeeper-va-owner-or-self-employed Duration seconds: 954 ## Resource Home-based and online businesses are popping up everywhere. More and more people are looking to start their own business now more than ever. Whether you decide you want to be a full-time entrepreneur, you are looking for a side hustle gig, or you are a stay-at-home parent looking for some extra income, each of these can lead to an exciting time, but you want to make sure you are taking your time to find the right business. You’ve probably heard my quote at the end of my podcasts, “Dream Big, Follow Your Heart, And Love What You Do”. When you are looking at starting a new business, you want to make sure the business you choose aligns with your knowledge, passions, work life balance and income demand. Today I am going to look into some of the top home based and online business model ideas such as being an online coach, consultant, online reseller, online teacher, course creator, bookkeeping, transcription, virtual assistant, professional organizer, cleaning service, copywriter, marketing, lawn care, graphic designer and pet sitting, just to mention a few, and why they are so popular. You’ll learn what you need to be able to start these businesses and how easily each of them are able to generate profits…even in the first year. If you are thinking about starting a new business, or you are already a solopreneur, entrepreneur, small business owner, virtual online bookkeeper, or virtual assistant in your early years of starting your small business, listen in and make sure you haven’t missed any important steps to take in your small business... Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals. 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