32 Ways to Make Money from Home Businesses for Moms
If you are a mom who is dreading going back to your old job after having a family, or a mom who is looking for more flexibility for your family but to still make ends meet, don’t worry. You’re not alone.
By starting your own business or side hustle, the sky is the limit on what you could do. Use an existing business model or create something new. Work from home, work with others. Work while your child naps or take your kid along with you.
Once you figure out how much you need to make, the next step is to start exploring options that appeal to you.
Below are business ideas that are either flexible, have non-traditional hours, allow you to work from home and/or allow you to have your children with you.
These ideas are to get you thinking and start researching. Some may benefit from a certification. Some may have upfront costs. You will have to decide what is right for you and your family.
Airbnb host or cleaner – if you have spare space to rent out, like a basement apartment, you could become a host through Airbnb. If you don’t have the space yourself, you could host for someone else and/or be a cleaner for Airbnb properties.
Babyquip provider – have excess baby gear? You could become a Quality Provider through Babyquip where you rent out and deliver baby equipment to hotels, grandparents, travellers and more.
Baker for special events – if baking is a passion, you may be able to create cakes, cupcakes, and other delicacies for weddings, parties, funerals and more.
Blogging – if you are tech savvy, good with words and have something to say, blogging may be a way to use your voice and earn income through affiliate marketing, selling products and more.
Bookkeeper – good with numbers? Bookkeeping is something that can be done virtually for small businesses, using QuickbooksOnline, Freshbooks and other online platforms.
Cleaner – cleaning may be your thing, but it isn’t something many people get excited about, or have the time for. Become a cleaner for homes and businesses with very low startup costs.
Consultant or coach in your field of expertise – perhaps you’ve spent years educating yourself and gaining experience in a particular field. Could you turn that into an income stream by offering consulting or coaching?
Copy-write for blog posts, newsletters, biographies, etc – if you are a good writer and enjoy it, you may be to make a living by writing copy for others.
Crafting & maker items – if you already produce unique items, you should look into selling your special skill on Etsy, eBay or other marketplaces. Is there something you’ve searched for but been unable to find so you made it yourself? You may be able to fill a gap here too by selling it to others.
Customer service rep – there are many companies who hire virtual customer service reps. You can respond to calls from your own home and on your own schedule. This is definitely an option for those who enjoy talking with people.
Daycare provider – you’ve got a little one to watch – or two or three. How about watching others and getting paid for it? Loving kids is a must! It is worth it to look into licensing and weighing out your options.
Doggie daycare provider – similar to a daycare provider, if dogs are more your thing, you may be able to care for dogs during the day when their owners are out.
Doula – if you love babies and want to support other families with the birth experience, you could become a doula. In addition to birth doulas, you could also specialize as a postpartum doula and solely help with the care after baby is born.
Editors, particularly for blogs, ebooks, etc – while many people may be good at writing, they may not be perfect – which is where editors come in. With ever increasing online content, editors play an important role in massaging words for power and accuracy.
Facebook ad manager for small businesses – not only do many small businesses struggle with social media, they have no idea on how to use Facebook ads, even though this is a powerful lead generator. You could take care of creating and managing Facebook ads and get paid for it while the company increases their revenue. A win-win solution.
Focus groups and online juries – your opinion matters. And some companies will pay you for it. Join a paid focus group or become a virtual juror, where lawyers test out their arguments.
Housesitter/caretaker while people are away – as baby boomers retire, many take extended trips or winters down south. You could take care of their homes while away – water plants, shovel the driveway and more.
Maintenance for yards, snow shovelling, etc – seniors often struggle to keep up their yards and driveways. Take that hassle away from them and make some money. Similarly, many landlords struggle to keep up their rental properties. A yard and driveway maintenance service could be a win-win solution.
Nurse – virtual/online – if you are a nurse, you could use your qualifications as a virtual provider. May insurance companies use virtual nurses, but the trend is spreading to others who may not have local healthcare providers in their communities.
Rep a brand you love – there are no shortage of brands that use direct sales as a means to sell their products and enable others to make a living. I personally can count buying Zyia, Tiber River, DoTerra and Stella & Dot jewelry in recent memory. Is there a product line you love that you could sell to others?
Researcher for collecting and fact-checking data, analyzing web searches, etc – companies will pay people to do research online for them. Do it at home and on your own time.
Reseller of baby goods, furniture, sporting equipment, etc – there are people making six figures a year on purchasing used gear locally and then reselling it online on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and other places.
Pet trainer or groomer (whether at your place or mobile) – if you are great with pets, know how to train them or groom them, you may be able to start a business in this area. You could offer the service at your home or take it on the road as a mobile option.
Sharing economy – one great aspect of the sharing economy is that it has enabled side hustles and fulltime gigs for countless people. While most people think of driving for companies like Uber, Lyft and Skip the Dishes, there are plenty more. Rent out your car for the day, rent out your driveway for parking space, and become a local tour guide are just a few money-making ideas to consider.
Social media manager for small businesses – many small businesses struggle with social media. Yet social media is a powerful tool to drive traffic and generate business. You could offer to take care of posting and ads to create a win-win solution.
Survey taker – did you know you could make money by taking online surveys? That’s right. You can sit on your couch in your spare time and fill out surveys to make some extra coin. I recommend SurveyJunkie as a solid, legitimate company.
Teach English online – if you speak English fluently, have a bachelor’s degree and love to help others, you could make a good income as an online English teacher. There are many students in non-English speaking countries who are highly motivated to learn English. A good company to check out is Vipkid.
Test websites – another completely online option is to test websites. In order to find issues, broken links, etc, you could be hired to thorough review websites for any problems.
Translator – if you speak another language fluently, you may be to be a translator for companies or individuals who need expertise in a particular area.
Tutor online or in-person – similar to teaching English online, if you have deep knowledge in a particular area, you may be to tutor kids or adults. This can be done online or in-person.
Virtual Assistant – many businesses struggle to manage all their tasks, but also don’t want to hire on an employee for it. Virtual Assistants (VAs) fill in gaps for others by completing and managing tasks that can be done virtually.
Voice over acting – got a unique voice? You may be able to make money as a voice-over actor, and even do it from the comfort of your own home and schedule!