You don't have to be an entrepreneur to have a great idea for a business. And you don't need to start a business to profit from a great idea. Inspiration can strike anybody—it happens all the time. Someone is struggling with a chore around the house and thinks of a gadget that would be a big help. Or maybe they're rooting around for obscure information online and realize an app could automate the job. The next step is launching a startup, right? Not necessarily. There are lots of options for people who have a great idea but don't want to take on the burdens of starting and running a company. Whether they want an immediate payday or recurring income, whether they want to sign away their idea outright or keep a firm hand on it, there are steps they can take that are a lot simpler and less daunting than becoming a full-blown entrepreneur.