“I really love fashion! I wish I could turn into a designer instead of taking to the conventional way of making a living!” exclaimed Tasha. “Sweetie, but following fashion is just your hobby. How can a hobby be turned into a profession?” said her mother.

Does this conversation sound familiar? I’m sure a lot of you out there have faced similar situations. So is it true that a hobby can never turn into a profession? Of course it can!

The way taking professional education in a certain field doesn’t guarantee growth, similarly all hobbies cannot be perfect business ideas. It’s not enough to have just the passion for something, but it is equally important to have the right plan of action for the same. Let’s look at some of the hobbies that can be turned into a profession.

CANDLE MAKING

These never seem to go out of fashion, whether it’s a festival, celebration, party or an intimate dinner with friends and family, these are perfect to light up the ambiance. Made out of gel or wax candles and with an assortment of shapes and designs, there beauties are the perfect gifts too. Special aroma candles are in demand due to the rise in stress levels around. There are therapeutic candles too. If you want to channelize your creative energy this is a really good option. Not to forget an in demand profession too.

CHOCOLATE SHOP

Remember how you would get excited when gifted with a box of chocolates? You       would eat them till the box was empty and wished you had more. Believe it or not  chocolate making as a profession is in great demand. This is one profession where  any new item that you come up with turns into a rage if marketed properly. The  good news is you can start up this business at the comfort of your home. So whether it is individual gifting, bulk gifting or just one on one sale, there is tremendous scope here.

To know more about candles and chocolates visit: www.hobbyideas.co.in

FASHION STYLING

Love fashion? Then fashion stylist is the perfect profession for you. There are some people for whom one look at an outfit and know numerous other ways of wearing them. They get an unusual ‘high’ working with fabric. Your love for fashion can help you become an independent stylist. Work with fashion houses, magazines, events or just freelance. The options are many.

To know more visit: www.inifdpune.co.in/fashion-technology-styling-pune.html

PHOTOGRAPHY

Click Click! Camera is one of the greatest creations. It is simplest way of capturing some memorable moments as well as some interesting ones. I believe, sometimes images tell better stories than words. How about being a different storyteller then? There are different genres of photography, pick the best that suits you.

To know more visit: http://sameerbelvalkar.com

 START UP YOUR BAKERY

This is another profession which could be carried out in the comfort of your home. All you need is some space to set up your items and immense patience. We all love gifts or products that are customized. The personal touch in a product is what we all look for. Bakery products, be it cakes, cupcakes, pastries or cookies there can be something to match everyone’s taste.

To know more visit: http://www.bharatividyapeeth.edu/Campuses/Pune/Institute-of-Hotel-Management-and-Catering-technology.-Pune/default.aspx

BRING OUT THE WRITER IN YOU

Creative writing is an art. Holding your readers’ interest is not always easy. Some are born with this art while others need help in getting there. Irrespective of which background you come from, being a writer solely depends of your command over the language and how effectively are you able to communicate your ideas or thoughts to the reader.

To know more visit:

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
Symbiosis Bhavan,
106 B, Gokhale Cross Road,
Model Colony,
Pune – 411016
Tel: 020-66211000

It’s not always necessary to take up professional education to turn your hobby into a profession. Passion and a plan to go about it works too. Sometimes people need a push and that’s when they can opt for a short course just to get the hang of it and help them plan better.