The internet has really revolutionized the concept of working from home. There are so many Web-based businesses out there! Mind you, there are options that aren’t online, too. Working from home is appealing because you can set your own hours and prices. It can fill a void for those who can’t keep a traditional job. Personally, I have always dreamed of an at-home career! Here is a list of ideas to get you started:
1. Blog
There are all different types of food businesses—cake decorating, prepared mixes, candies, condiments, baked goods. If you’re a really good cook, try offering cooking classes. This field usually requires a license from the Health Department.
If you’re a good seamstress, you can do alterations at home, or create beautiful custom pieces to order. Many people lack all ability to sew—even a button!—and will gladly pay for alterations. When I was growing up, there was a local lady we called “Marlene the dressmaker.” Her claim to fame was that she’d come to your home. Many times, I’d hear someone bemoan that her skills were mediocre, but the service was excellent!
If you enjoy gardening, you can grow crops or flowers. Both sell well at Farmer’s Markets. Some also accept prepared foods and other goods. Many Farmer’s Markets are now year-round, too.
This is an old-school idea. Years ago, some ladies used to take in other people’s washing for a small fee. It’s not as common now, with the availability of dry cleaners and Laundromats. You can do what those companies do, probably better and cheaper, too!
Many children and, even some adults, need a tutor. You can teach anything you are accomplished at. Foreign languages are especially in need. I know one lady that teaches Hebrew part-time over Skype! Also, homeschoolers are a huge market.
Before I was a Blogger, I used to be a Realtor. I was able to work mostly from home, when I wanted. I know of doctors, lawyers, dentists, insurance agents, and hairdressers who’ve built an office that’s attached to their home.
There are many more options, but I think I’ll save that for Part 2!
Would you like to work from home?
These are some great ideas! I am looking forward to the day when I can work from home
These are great ideas for new moms venturing from working outside the home to inside the home!
A lot of great ideas here. My husband is in the entertainment industry, and much of that is done electronically now.
I love that there are so many work from home options these days. I personally went the blogging and freelance writing routes, and I have enjoyed being able to stay home with my kiddos and earn an income!
there are so many options these days to work from home. And people everyday are creating new jobs/avenues to work from home. I’m fascinated by Virtual Assistants and how that works!
Online surveys and focus groups are also a GREAT way to make money from home. I did a lot of them when I became a stay at home mom after my daughter was born. It was an easy and fast way to earn extra money.
So many of these are great work from home options! Lots of corporate firms are also being more flexible to allow for a better work/life balance.
I never thought I’d work from home
But I do and love it ! Best of all worlds.
These are all such great options! I’m so glad that I work from home.
Working from home has been such a blessing for my family. I love the flexible schedule.
I pick blog! I love the flexibility and being able to help my family again in a financial capacity!
Mitch
Love that I am able to be a work-at-home mom who gets to raise her kiddos and enjoy blogging. Great choices.
I love having an at home career SO much! There are a lot of stresses about it but a lot of great things as well. This is a good list!
I love working from home while blogging. It saves wardrobe and gas expenses!
I actually do work from home. I have a “real” job at a “real” company lol. I know they are hard to come by, but they’re out there.
This is a different list than commonly seen. I wish I could have continued my career at home
My husband has worked from home for 11 of the last 12 years and I’ve worked from home for the last 3 years. We both love working from home and the flexibility it gives us in raising our 4 kids!
My fiance works from home and I am training to go into medical transcription which can be done from home. I would love to be able to stay at home and raise my kids.
I have tried many work from home jobs and my blog is by far the best option! I’d go crazy with more kids in the house!
I love work at home ideas. I feel the world is going to lean towards this more and more over the years.
I do work from home – I love it! I blog and also have a glass business. I started working part time for health insurance doing a job I LOVE! I tell everyone I have the best life!
LOL I love that your first option is to become a blogger! I love being a blogger, it is the best job I’ve ever had!
Great list! I was a Landlord for a while though, and hated it.
This is a good list. Tutor is nice too because you can do it online these days.
Great list! This is perfect for moms who want to make their own cash! Or extra! 🙂
I have a real estate background too… Your list of options are really good. I’d love to do more things as well.
I’ve been fortunate enough that my blog allows me to work from home. I could really enjoy some of those other options too though!
These are some great options! I’m in the process of looking for a side gig! I might have to try one of these.
I really hope one day that my blog can be my at home FULL time job! It’s a dream, I hope I can make it happen!
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