Contracting

Contracting is a great optionfor skilled workers who are ready to take the leap from being an employee to owning their own company. With the economy improving and more people looking to purchase or improve their homes, there's more of a need for skilled labor, making this the perfect time to start offering contracting services. If you can cater to first-time homeowners, even better — according to CNN, 2015 is the year first-time home buyers are making a comeback as millennials start looking to buy their own homes.

It's probably best to start small and test the waters, but once you've proven your success, your business can continue to grow.