Women are often some of the busiest and most self-sacrificing people we know. Encourage the women in your life, especially stay-at-home moms, to find ways to escape the chaos while making money. These are some especially easy businesses to start from home that can provide financial security - and maybe even a confidence boost.
1. Bookkeeping
If you have a background in finance and want to continue working from home, bookkeeping is an excellent option for you. You don’t have to be a Certified Public Accountant to do this as a freelancer, but refreshing your memory with bookkeeping courses at a local college would put you on the right path towards a successful bookkeeping career.
2. Massage Therapy
Massage therapists do much more than knead out kinks—some therapists work with people experiencing chronic pain to offer significant relief. Massage therapy can be a rewarding way to earn money. Not to mention, the profession has the exciting social aspect of constantly meeting new clients.
License requirements vary from state to state, but on average, massage therapy schools require 600 hours of coursework to achieve certification.
3. Pet-Sitting or Dog-Walking
Just take a look outside—everywhere you go, you’ll see dog parents in search of the perfect sitter. If you’re a reliable animal lover who would rather spend more time with dogs than humans, pet-sitting or dog-walking could be a great business for you to start. The National Association of Pet Sitters provides detailed courses on the care of all types of animals, including parrots, senior dogs, chickens, and even horses.
4. Housekeeping
As far as start-up costs go, all you really need for this profession are some basic cleaning supplies. Busy families with career-focused parents rarely have the extra time to adequately clean their homes: that’s where you come in. Build a clientele and expand your business to include more and more employees. If you advertise to neighborhoods with above-average family incomes, you could make a pretty penny off a fairly utilitarian concept.
5. Freelance Writing
Are you comfortable putting pen to paper? Are you a creative spirit bursting with new ideas? Then you have a good chance at finding success as a freelance writer. Many companies are willing to hire third-party freelance writers to write ad copy, blog content, and more.
6. Etsy Artist
Artisans, painters, sculptors, or anyone with a novel idea can sell their crafts on Etsy. This site represents every niche imaginable, from
Star Wars memorabilia to bobbleheads made in your own image. Etsy serves as an economic hub for the quirky and unexpected. If you have a unique service or even a new spin on something ubiquitous, give Etsy a try. You’ll be shocked by how well you can do.
