When January comes along, we think fireworks; when February runs in, we think Valentine's; and when Easter hops by, we picture pastel-painted easter eggs and fluffy Easter bunnies dotting our driveways. By June, there are weddings; in Halloween, there are costumes and Jack O' Lanterns; and there are gifts and Christmas trees in December. The year is full of events that happen only in certain seasons; and for every season, there seems to be a party.

If you have an eye for business, then you might have seen a thousand and one business opportunities lurking in that last paragraph. You have parties to cater, people to meet, important people to exchange calling cards with - you have a business opportunity, and sometimes, it only takes one season to earn you the money that you need.

Couple your seasonal business with your home business, and you can have a lot of money if you put your mind to it. A home business ensures that your time is entirely your own, and that you have full control over your business deals. If you have a seasonal home-based business, you need not work on all days of the year, and you will be extremely busy only when the season comes around. This can be good for people who already have more than one home business on their hands, as a seasonal home-based business can provide a great source of residual income during a season where some home-based businesses can feel a slump.