Being creative can be a pretty lucrative opportunity, and most creative people can earn a handsome amount with their quick thinking and problem solving skills if they put it to good use. Creativity is one thing the machines cannot generate, at least not in the foreseeable future. And utilizing one's creativity to solve humanity’s problems is the biggest source of earning millions and gaining respect.

So who is a creative entrepreneur? Anyone who makes a living off of pursuing their creative side, building a lucrative business out of their skills and working to hone their talents while solving problems for others is a creative entrepreneur. This is not only limited to artists, like graphic designers, printers for photographers, but anyone who puts their creative side and skills to use to earn a living.

Surface/Unsplash. Turning your passion into a lucrative career needs more business sense than talent.

The creative entrepreneur could be working on a freelance basis or for another business to put their skills to good use.

Some of the most common ways to delve right into the world of creative entrepreneurship is to take up any of the following career choices:

Photography

Artist

Videographer

Writer

Blogger/Vlogger

Crafts, such as knitting, crochet  etc

Coaching

Creating informational content

Podcasts

Graphic design or animation

Creating YouTube videos

Teaching online

Christina/wocintech/Unsplash. You can become a creative entrepreneur from home, all you need is an online presence and a portfolio.

How to become a creative entrepreneur from home?

Starting any business by selling your skills and talents as a service is the hallmark of a creative entrepreneur. With the internet at the helm of all worldly affairs in this day and age, becoming a creative entrepreneur is at the tip of your fingers, quite literally. The Internet is the best place to make money from doing things that you love. While there are some uphill tasks for a creative person, like setting up a business and dealing with clients, keeping track of payment and looking at the technical side of an online business, the liberty and satisfaction you get from exploring your creative side is unparalleled.

Here are the basic steps to becoming a creative entrepreneur from home:

Figure out your skills: We are all blessed with certain creative talents, but you should first figure out what you know so well that others would pay you to do it. After you have your passion locked down, work on excelling at it and gain some professional credentials to make yourself marketable in the field. Also create a portfolio showcasing your talents for potential clients.

Dragos Gontariu/Unsplash. Chart out a plan of turning your art into a profitable business.

Research your market: Research your target market and reach out to businesses and clients looking for your particular skills.

Chart out a plan: After you know your market and have your skills under your belt, create a business plan keeping the variables in mind.

Reach out: Reach out to small businesses in your locality, as well as build a website or blog with your skills on display. This will help you get the necessary exposure and help with client retention.