WORK FROM HOME OPTIONS FOR MOMS!
26 May 2022 | DIYA RAJGURU
Becoming a mother can be one of the most overwhelming, joyous and momentous occasions in our lives. Being a mom means being agile, alert, active. It means being there physically, emotionally and mentally, for our dear children. But in the role that we play as moms, many a time, we unknowingly put our passions and ambitions to the back burner.
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Sure, we never may have the time or energy to pursue a career, or maybe, we would have lost opportunities in our career paths. But the good news is that there is always time. There is time to create our passions and hobbies into income generating pursuits. There are innumerable avenues to put our talents to good use and generate a steady flow of income. Especially, in this time of email marketing, website hosting, digital content, and a whole lot more.
Here are a few ways in which we can channelise our energies, and make money while at home.
1. If you are a writerIf you have a flair for words, if you love to write, if ideation and creativity are your strong points, there are plenty of opportunities awaiting you. Content creation is the buzzword today. You could identify websites to which you can contribute. You could write blogs for content creators, and begin one yourself, promote it on social media platforms, and generate traffic, and eventually income through ads. You could also identify potential video content creators and write scripts, for a fee. Freelance writing, be it website content creation, scripts, advertising writing, packaging writing, or any such, has immense potential. You could also write your own dream book, e-publish it and sell it. All you need is your skill and basic software like google docs or MS word. Identify your network and write away. 2. Create a store on shopifyWhatever be your interests or passions, take it to shopify. Create a store, create a brand name, and start selling, be it products or services. Shopify makes it really simple and seamless to make your brand be seen, heard, and well, bought!
3. Social media influencerBeginning your own youtube channel or an insta handle is child’s play. Whatever era we live in, whether olden, or new, content is always king. So, if you can create content that is interesting, valuable and engaging, you have a source of income, right there! Website hosting, email marketing, ecommerce portals, are all various venues that you can delve deep into and analyse how you can use the digital world to generate income.It may take some time to make your digital presence felt. Nevertheless, remember, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Do take that step, and set out on the path to earn money, while at home!
Here are a few ways in which we can channelise our energies, and make money while at home.
1. If you are a writerIf you have a flair for words, if you love to write, if ideation and creativity are your strong points, there are plenty of opportunities awaiting you. Content creation is the buzzword today. You could identify websites to which you can contribute. You could write blogs for content creators, and begin one yourself, promote it on social media platforms, and generate traffic, and eventually income through ads. You could also identify potential video content creators and write scripts, for a fee. Freelance writing, be it website content creation, scripts, advertising writing, packaging writing, or any such, has immense potential. You could also write your own dream book, e-publish it and sell it. All you need is your skill and basic software like google docs or MS word. Identify your network and write away. 2. Create a store on shopifyWhatever be your interests or passions, take it to shopify. Create a store, create a brand name, and start selling, be it products or services. Shopify makes it really simple and seamless to make your brand be seen, heard, and well, bought!
3. Social media influencerBeginning your own youtube channel or an insta handle is child’s play. Whatever era we live in, whether olden, or new, content is always king. So, if you can create content that is interesting, valuable and engaging, you have a source of income, right there! Website hosting, email marketing, ecommerce portals, are all various venues that you can delve deep into and analyse how you can use the digital world to generate income.It may take some time to make your digital presence felt. Nevertheless, remember, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Do take that step, and set out on the path to earn money, while at home!
4. Affiliate MarketingOnce you have a good presence on Youtube, Insta or other platforms, as suggested above, affiliate marketing is a great way to earn money while at home. This is not just having your own store in Amazon, but also marketing services like Epidemic Sounds, Ebay products, local products that you can highlight and sell, and a lot more. Depending on your reach and your sales, affiliate marketing helps you earn a commission. Over time, you are sure to see your income graph curve up.
5. Small scale skill based businessesBeing adept at one or many skills is truly a boon, and you can monetize it easily. If you are great at art and craft, you could begin a small shop right in your community. Be it making candles, weaving mats, stitching and tailoring, embroidering, painting, making flower arrangements or creating bouquets, whatever your skill, put it out there to generate income. If you are a skilled photographer, with the right tools, this has immense potential. Photo shoots and video shoots, coupled with video editing has huge scope for generating income. You could sell your photographs as stock images to popular websites, or rather, you could set up a studio and take up photo shoot assignments as well.
6. TeachingThis is one of the most noble passions, coupled with a great opportunity to make money. Especially in India, there are plenty of children who need help with their school work. Tuition is a great way to impart knowledge, be in the company of children, while at the same time earn money at home. If you are a talented musician or are a skilled dancer, or can play any instrument, why not teach those skills to children and adults who may be interested?
7. GardeningThousands of people are interested in growing a small green patch, but are too tired or clueless to go in search of nurseries far away. If gardening is your forte, and you naturally love to grow plants, You could begin growing a small collection of plants, for resale to people nearby who may be interested.
8. CateringWho doesn’t love good food? We are talking, good home-cooked food! If you love cooking, then you can start offering small scale food services like, lunch box options, pre cut vegetables, salad bowls, fresh juices, fresh pickles, papads, baby food ranges, party combos, and whatnot! With a wide variety of dishes, in each society, there is just no limit to the needs of people, especially when it comes to safe, healthy, tasty and home-cooked meals! Go ahead, wield the ladle, and satiate a few families, that too while earning a good income!
9. Home OrganizationMany families have their own styles when it comes to decorating or organising their homes. But with the pandemic, came a new opportunity - home organisation and tidying up, thanks to Marie Kondo. It is a rage these days to keep home and other spaces well organised. If home organisation and interior decor is your thing, you could enroll for courses on various online platforms like skill share, and offer your expert services to many. You could also become a Marie Kondo certified consultant and charge a fee to tidy and organise homes. Sure, this will not entirely be a work from home option. Nevertheless, it will not guzzle your time like a corporate job or career.
10. Language learning and translationSome of us are linguistically gifted. If learning a foreign language comes easily to you, you are in for a lot of opportunities coming your way. The world being a global village now, there is an increasing demand for translations from and to other languages. So pick a language, and delve deep into translation opportunities. The income is good, and who knows, it will open up new avenues and vistas to further your dreams.
So these were a few options that you can explore as a stay at home mom. You can be available for the kids, as well as generate income, and follow your dreams, ambitions and passions. Go ahead, and make the most of the digital world that we live in today!
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