Just because you’re a mom now doesn’t mean you have to let go of your dreams of starting your own business. Thanks to technology, there have been so many options for building a flexible home-based career. Consider these five business ideas that will let you earn decent money from the comfort of your own home.
Freelance writing
Mompreneurs can tap into the lucrative business of freelancing. Successful freelance writers can earn a lot of money per published article and work from just about anywhere, at just about any time you want.
Successful freelancers are not just experts writing but also at self-editing and topic ideation. You can choose to write for blogs, publications, and other websites.
Freelance writing often involves writing copy for websites and social media posts, or long form articles and e-books.
Potential clients would want to take a look at your portfolio first before hiring you. You can direct them to your blog or attach sample works to your job application.
Sell handmade products
Many mompreneurs have made a fortune from selling their own handcrafted products. From jewelry and vases to clothes and baked goods, selling handmade items has never been easier thanks to the internet.
Entrepreneurs can now take advantage of several e-commerce platforms and marketplaces such as eBay, Etsy, Craftly, and Amazon. Simply create an account, upload photos and descriptions of your products, and you’re all set!
Advertising your products won’t be a problem thanks to social media. There are various social channels that allow you to share photos of your work and engage with potential customers anywhere in the world. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest allow you to set up your online shop, attract the right leads, and create profit.
Interior design
If you’ve always had a knack for interior design, then styling other people’s homes and offices might just be the perfect venture for you. Becoming an interior designer will give you the creative stimulation you need.
Every interior designer has something different to offer. Whether you’ve got an eye for minimalism or specialize in mid-century modern aesthetic, determine your strengths and build your business around them.
As a newbie designer, it’s in your best interest to collaborate with local furniture or design businesses within your community. You can take advantage of their existing client base and get quick word-of-mouth referrals.
As with any business, focus on smaller clients first like friends and family. Once you’ve built a steady portfolio, you can start accommodating bigger clients such as corporate interiors and local authorities.
There are other options you can explore if you don’t have the time and resources to start your own full-blown design business at the moment. You can start with a sewing business, supplying curtains or weaving rugs for other interior designers. Similarly, plenty of successful interior designers used home staging as a launch pad for their design career. Home staging is the process of decorating and organizing a house before it’s put on the real estate market. Starting out as a home stager can give you relevant experience needed to run a profitable interior design firm. It’s also an ideal venture thanks to its low startup costs and flexible schedule. Plus, being a home stager provides you with multiple networking opportunities with local real estate brokers, which can be useful in connecting with clients and suppliers in the future.
Landscaping and gardening
For those born with a green thumb, gardening or landscape design is an opportunity to consider.
You get to decide your working hours as well as the number of jobs you take on, making it easier to balance your life as a mother and an entrepreneur.
If you already have a robust flower garden in your backyard, consider becoming a professional florist. You could easily manage a floral arrangement company out of your home with little initial costs.
One of the biggest issues faced by landscaping companies is finding new clients. As a new player in a huge industry, consider using paid ads and/or Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to attract the right customers and boost sales. With SEO, you allow your website to rank higher in the search engines.
Many consider raising children and growing a family as a full-time job. But mothers these days are breaking the norm, inspiring women to chase their dreams all while managing a household. Whether you’re thinking of selling homemade desserts or trying your hand at freelancing, patience and commitment will make it easier to start a new career and balance your life as a mompreneur.
