Work at Home Jobs Making Money

Many stay at home Moms work from home and earn income in their spare time. They often do not want a full time job, as they prefer to be around to support their children when they arrive home from school each day. Having to drive to a place of employment would pose problems. The Moms would not only need to be home in time for the kids, but they would need to take time off when the Children are ill, and during school vacations. That is why many choose to be stay at home Moms.

The problem then, is how to earn an income, or supplement Dad’s income. For many, the internet provides the answer. Not only can Moms make money from a number of online opportunities, but they can also sell their own goods and services online. One stay at home Mom I know, produces advertising copy online for a company on the other side of the world. This is all done from the Kitchen table. I know another lady who imports goods to sell via online auctions. Her warehouse is the family garage.

Other stay at home Moms produce goods in their spare time from home to sell over the internet, at flea markets, and through retail stores, or special events. Here are 7 ways some Moms make money from home. There are thousands more ideas, but these may be worth considering.

1. Bean Bag Creations

Make cotton bean bags for children to sit on. Choose bright fabric that would appeal to children. Sell through retail outlets, online, or at market and craft fairs.

2. Quilted Wall Hangings

If you enjoy quilting, begin a business selling quilted wall hangings to clients. Make in a variety of shapes and sizes using both traditional and contemporary designs and quilting methods. Sell through craft and hobby retail outlets, on the internet, through interior decorating outlets, or mail order.

3. Memory Bracelets

If you don’t already know basic jewelry making techniques, enroll in a course and make memory bracelets for your clients. Your clients choose a style of chain bracelet from your catalogue and you connect onto this, small charms or trinkets that mean something to the client. Advertise your business through specialty magazines and local newspapers, or create a website to market your bracelets internationally.

4. Potpourri

Attractively package containers and pots full of potpourri. The dried flower petals, herbs and exotic spices can be placed in any room to add a subtle fragrance to the air. As an alternative to using dried flower petals, try dried wood shavings, colored and scented. Sell your potpourri creations at markets, specialty shops, and by mail order, or over the internet.

5. Pre-Loved Baby Furniture

It can cost a fortune setting up a nursery for a newborn infant. If you have the space to operate a small shop from home why not start a business buying old nursery furniture. Tidy up the furniture if necessary before reselling it to customers. Instead of setting up a shop from home, you could also advertise your merchandise through garage sales from home, or advertise in the ‘for sale’ columns of your local paper. You will need to comply with regulations.

6. Bears, Bears, and more Bears

Make handcrafted cuddly bears from home. Fake fur fabric and bear patterns can be purchased from your local hobby and craft store. Accessorize your teddy bears with glasses, ribbons, bow ties and hats. Sell at markets and craft shows, through specialty magazines and through mail order and the internet. Remember to meet all toy safety requirements.

7. Home Retailing

Home based retailing is another way of earning extra cash. There are many different types of product to sell, from Tupperware to lingerie. Choose a product to market that appeals to you and be aware that some companies require you to purchase an extensive range of their products as part of your start-up kit. The benefits of home retailing are that it has no overhead costs and does not require a high-pressured sales technique.

So there you have 7 ideas to think about. If you are a stay at home Mom and want to work from home, then don’t rush into anything without thoroughly researching the idea. There are thousands of home based business opportunities to select from. The important thing is to select the one idea that is best for you.

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