Working from home has never been easier than it is in today’s time! Whether that be starting your own business and being your own boss, or working for someone else, the job opportunities are endless.
Having a kid means that you need to have time for your little one, but you also need to provide for them, which isn’t easy without a job.
Not everyone can dedicate themselves to both the baby and the job, and logically, most parents decide to dedicate their time to their children instead of the office.
Today we’ll be talking about the best business ideas and remote jobs for stay-at-home parents in general, since these ideas can be applied to anyone!
#1 Making Jewelry
If you’re someone who’s creative and has a knack for DIYs try making and selling jewelry online!
The materials aren’t too expensive and you can find them at your local craft store!
Etsy is a good platform for small businesses plus your products will be seen all over the world! Another thing you need to do is start up a social media profile and get your products out there!
#2 Online Thrift Store or Consignment Boutique
In recent times, people have become more aware of the harmful influence of fast fashion so they’re turning to more sustainable options and looking for vintage clothing.
If you go rummage through your mom’s house and your own, I’m sure you’ll find pieces that don’t fit anyone or they’re outdated.
Snap a couple of good photos of these items and put them up for sale! You can make a website or just a Facebook or Instagram profile where you can put up the items for sale!
#3 Customer Service Representative
There are plenty of work-from-home customer service roles! Take phone calls, provide assistance and complete tasks!
You’ll be communicating through phone calls and e-mails, so working from home is a given, you just need a good setup and equipment.
However, you would need a quiet space to work and knowledge of the programs you’re using.
#4 Start a Blog
Start your own Mom/Dad/Parent blog! You need to keep in mind that this one takes time and patience to take off, so you really need to be passionate about this!
Write about your day-to-day life and after some time you’ll notice that your blog has gained quite the following!
This means that you’ll be able to write about products that you love and the companies might even send some to you and you’ll get a percentage from the sale!
#5 Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant does everything a regular assistant does, only virtually!
You’ll handle e-mails, calendars, schedule meetings and manage social media accounts!
Many jobs offer remote options and you can choose whether to be full-time or part-time!
#6 Online Tutor
You’re probably very good at something right? Like math or English or maybe even some other subject!
Many kids, teens and college students don’t really catch everything that their teacher has thrown in class, so they might fall behind on their schoolwork!
Thankfully you’ll be there to save the day! You can start your own tutoring business or you can sign up to one of the preexisting websites!
#7 Get to Baking
If you love baking and everyone is always amazed at how good your cookies and muffins are, start your own small baking business from home!
You’ll already be doing it for your kid’s birthday and school celebrations so why not get a head start? Plus everyone prefers homemade baked goods instead of the soulless store-bought ones!
Firstly, think about what you want to make and sell and make sure you don’t stretch yourself too much.
Having a wide variety is good but also time consuming!
Focus on one or two recipes that you’re amazing at and stick with those for the time being!
Your best advertising are your family and friends who can recommend your business to other people. Additionally, don’t be stingy, add a little bit extra to the order from time to time for loyal customers!
#8 Nail Tech
This is one of the best ideas for stay at home parents! Starting up your own nail salon right in your home!
There’s plenty of tutorials on the internet and you can always practice on your close friends and family, plus on yourself!
Everyone loves to get their nails done so there will never be a shortage of jobs for nail technicians!
This one can require more preparation if you want to become legit, so you’ll need to get a certificate at a cosmetology school and there you will properly learn how to take care of people’s nails!
As for any business in today’s time, you’ll need a good and active social media presence as to reach as much clients as you can!
Keep in mind that nail trends constantly change and evolve so don’t ever think you learned everything!
#9 Photographer
You won’t need to go to school for this one! All you need is a good phone to start off with and later on you can advance to camera-level!
Look out for proper lighting and shapes you want in your photo, plus you can always take some online courses or find tips and tricks!
Once you’ve gotten good enough you can sell your photos on different platforms or take images of real estate or bars since they always need good professional photos for their business!
Taking on event photography such as weddings is very stressful for a beginner, so I wouldn’t suggest you take on this task at an early stage!
Take note that photography equipment isn’t cheap, so you’ll need to make a hefty investment before you start earning!
#10 Event Planner
Event planning can be stressful, but you’ll be able to pick and choose the amount of work you want to do, plus you can stay at home at all times!
You need to be organized and have good computer skills for this job, along with the ability to multitask!
#11 Graphic Designer
As a Graphic designer you’ll be expected to create company logos, ads, design the appearance of the website and leaflets!
If you’re new to this world, maybe it’s best to work freelance at first before diving into the world of business! However, if you already have experience maybe it’s time to launch your own business!
You’ll need to spend time attracting clients, writing pitches and working on your own website!
#12 Marketing
Getting into marketing means you’ll have myriad positions to choose from, from marketing coordinator to product manager!
In marketing, your goal is to promote products or services through branding and outreach!
#13 Transcriptionist
This job’s description is very attractive! Work from home, part-time and flexible hours!
What you’ll be doing is transcribing audios into texts and correcting mistakes. The only requirement is that you type really fast!
#14 Remote Travel Agent
With this job you’ll need to manage your clients’ travel arrangements, things like cruises, airlines, resorts and other bookings.
Many of these jobs offer travel credits to their workers which will allow you to travel with family.
#15 Start a Skincare Line
Last but not least, skincare! We all love a good skincare line, especially when it’s vegan and cruelty-free!
Since this is something that goes on to people’s skin, you really should do a deep-dive on skincare or even invest in an online course!
Decide on how you want to brand yourself and what your line stands for!
Good Luck!
Any of these jobs will fit a stay-at-home parent, so I suggest choosing one that fits your personality and hobbies.
It’s important to do something you love and still have time for your loved ones!