Ideas To Start A Home-Based Business In Canada

Print-on-demand involves creating or designing a product, such as a T-shirt, mug, hoodie, or home décor, digitally. Start a print-on-demand home-based business; there is no start-up investment or inventory required because when a customer places an order for the product you created, the POD company will prepare the product, package it, and ship it to the customer on your behalf.

• Printful
• Printify
• Spreadshirt
• Sellfy

Selling products online via platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Amazon can be a lucrative business. Whether it’s handmade goods, vintage items, or used and brand-new items, there are various ways to make money.

• No skills are required, but sales, marketing, and product knowledge are great assets to have.

• Amazon
• Karrot
• Etsay
• Shopify

Tip: Visit upper-middle-class neighbourhoods, purchase items from their second-hand stores, and resell online where applicable.

Demand for childcare has skyrocketed, and many parents prefer small, home-based daycare settings because they feel more personal, flexible, and affordable.

• Maximum of 5 children per household, not per adult
• The maximum of 5 children includes the provider’s children under the age of 4
• Maximum 3 children under the age of 2
• Clean, organized space with learning or play areas
• The unlicensed provider must inform the guardian/parent in writing that they are unlicensed

• Caregiver(s) must be 18 years of age or older
• Clean, organized space with learning or play areas
• The caregiver must have a valid first aid certification (CPR), including infant and child
• Follow the ratio of children to caregiver rules in your country/city

Please get in touch with your city, province, state or country for more applicable information for where you live

Dropshipping is an online business model that operates without maintaining tangible inventory. You purchase the product from the supplier, and then the supplier ships it to the customer. Automated dropshipping is a system that allows you to run dropshipping more independently, including inventory management and automated order fulfillment.🛍️ 🛒

• Choose a product or a niche that is profitable in your region/ province
• Find reliable and reputable suppliers
• Select an e-commerce platform to set up your shop, like Shopify, Wix, and WooCommerce

A home-based pet service business provides personalized care for pets in a familiar, stress-free environment, offering services such as pet sitting, grooming, training, or daycare. Operating from home allows for flexible scheduling, lower overhead costs, and more one-on-one attention for each animal. This type of business is ideal for pet lovers who want to turn their passion into a trusted, community-focused service. 🐾

Ways to get started:

• Offer dog-walking or drop-in visits using apps like Rover or Wag
  
• Start a small grooming service (if trained)
  
• Provide vacation pet sitting from your home
  
• Sell pet-themed products or homemade treats
  
• Offer pet photography if you’re creative

• Eligibility to deduct the use of some of your home expenses on your tax (for example: utilities, property tax, home insurance, rent or a portion of your mortgage)
• Save money on commuting costs
• Save money on work attire
• Create your own work schedule and more

No matter which path you choose, starting a home-based business in Canada is an exciting opportunity to build income while doing something you enjoy. With options like print-on-demand, e-commerce, home daycare, dropshipping, or pet services, the perfect business idea is already within reach—now is the time to take the first step.