| The home decorating industry in America generates a | | | | with local businesses who will give you price reductions |
| solid $270 billion dollar market annually. People are | | | | for the guaranteed orders you bring in. This is a type |
| choosing to spend more time at home, and more | | | | of career that takes dedication, and commitment to |
| money on making that home what they want it to be. | | | | customer satisfaction. You will need to research the |
| Home décor items are also becoming | | | | market for such services in your area, and decide |
| increasingly popular as gift items for family, friends, and | | | | whether the fees you can charge, will adequately |
| office exchanges. If you look around you'll see a | | | | compensate for the investment of your time and |
| multitude of products to enhance and embellish the | | | | energy. |
| home; from small trinkets to large décor items, | | | | Alternately, you may choose to go strictly into a |
| there's always something for everyone. | | | | sales-oriented business, selling accessories for the |
| Knowing there is a market for these types of | | | | home, which could range from figurines, to candles, |
| products is only the beginning of your decision to start | | | | fixtures, lamps, rugs, and small gift items. This option |
| a home décor business of your own. | | | | has the potential to be expensive to start-up as an |
| You'll need to decide exactly what facet of the | | | | individual, which is why many people decide to at least |
| business attracts you most; what do you like, what | | | | start out with an established company who offers |
| can you see yourself doing for many years. If you | | | | good commissions, sales bonuses, and other incentives |
| have training in design and decorating, you may be | | | | in return for selling the proprietary or specially selected |
| able to develop your own consulting firm, partnering | | | | items that they offer through home sales or parties. |