If you're a creative person looking for small business ideas to help get started on your next venture - this post should definitely help.As a professional SEO and content marketer - who started out in journalism and copywriting - I've got over 20 years' experience working in the creative industries as my own boss.And one thing's for sure, if you're willing to work hard and be entrepreneurial - the creative small business lifestyle can have many rewards (not least financially).So let's have a look at the types of ventures that are ideal for creative people who want to live life on their own terms...

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1. Photography2. Event Planning3. Renting Storage Space4. Interior Design5. Furniture Making6. Graphic Design7. Bed & Breakfast8. Catering9. Craft Baking10. Landscaping Services11. Walking/Biking Guide12. Tutoring13. Music/Art Lessons14. Blogging 15. Website Design16. Clothing Alteration17. Social Media Management

1. PhotographyIf photography is your passion, then perhaps it's time to take this passion to the next level. Professional photographers are always in demand, especially if you niche down. Whether it's weddings, corporate events, family portraits or local festivals, talented photographers capture the essence of these events forever. You can build this business from home with few costs as well.2. Event PlanningIs planning and organisation your forte? Then you can try your hand at event planning. As an event planner, you’ll manage the logistics of coordinating major events. Perhaps you can begin by planning your friends’ birthday party or your dad’s retirement party before scaling up? Pull off one great party and soon word-of-mouth recommendations will do the rest. 3. Renting Storage SpaceIf you live in a city or built up area and you've got a secure space not being used, you could always rent it out for storage. We live in a world where people just have too much 'stuff' - so letting storage space is big business. Perhaps it's time to give that garage or workshop a tidy up and get it listed locally?4. Interior DesignIf you love designing interiors, why not turn it into a source of income? Start with a friend or someone from your personal network and use that work to find better business opportunities as an interior designer. You can even partner up with your local furniture stores and manufacturers for a commission. It means they can bring you new projects to work on too. 5. Furniture MakingTake your love of working with woodwork to the next level by opening a business crafting custom-made furniture. You could also offer a repair service for existing pieces of wooden furniture that require renovation. Get a website going to market yourself in your local area and this one could be a winner.6. Graphic DesignThis is a good business opportunity for those who love art and design - and who also know their way round an Apple iMac or similar. With a little training, you can start a graphic design business with minimum expenses - and build up a portfolio of designs for friends and family first. Your main investment would be the Adobe Creative Suite,