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Top 10 Home Business Ideas For Moms
By Joyce Gowens
You want to be your own boss and set your own hours so that you can be with your family, pay off your debt and hopefully not have to worry about money problems again. A home business just might be the answer that you've been looking for all this time!
The list of services that can be successfully operated from home is endless: But here are the Top 10 home businesses for moms!
Candle making- If you are interested in the creative craft of candle making, you can have a lucrative home business. Candles have become a must-have accessory in every home for its practical and decorative elements. It has become a popular give away as gifts at birthdays, Christmas, and housewarmings. Once merely a hobby of candle enthusiasts, candles are now sold in gift and specialty stores, home furnishing stores, through mail order, craft shows and through the Internet. Research on the kinds of candles that are being produced, and develop your own unique candle line!
Handicrafts- If you have a 'knack' for crafts, think about kicking your hobby into a higher gear and turn it into a profit generating endeavor. Depending on your craft, you can decide how you are going to sell the products - you can sell your crafts retail, wholesale, at boutiques as well as mail-order catalogs, gift shops and department stores. Keep up-to-date with the latest trends by reading crafting magazines and try to find your own "niche" market for your crafts.
Party planner. If you love children and enjoy planning for parties, a party planning business is the right one for you. You can give busy parents help by planning the parties and arranging the cake and entertainment, etc., or even do the entertainment yourself! You can develop theme parties (related to popular children's characters or themes) and also offer theme menus and sell all the "fixings" for the parties in bags that can be ordered from you in advance containing all the decorations, favors, and even game ideas.
Antiques and collectibles dealer. If you are interested in antiques and period collectibles, this business is for you! Many people have earned income from scouring around neighborhood flea markets and yard sales for valuable finds, and reselling them for a handsome profit. You need to be able to learn how to distinguish which items are a steal (and which are not worth it), and how to price the bargains that you find. Your start-up phase will be devoted to finding the right 'pieces' to resell. As your collection grows, you can spend time marketing your antiques and collectibles. The Internet has expanded the market for antiques and collectibles business. You can open an online store or sell your items on eBay.
Decorating Homes. Earn money while decorating your home and helping others to do the same! This is the perfect business for a woman with creative ideas. If you have a fascination for decorating a home, this could be your line of work from home. This will require you to be mobile and meeting with customers. It offers flexible hours, a good variety of activities, and a very lucrative return. If you have the knowledge of colors and patterns and what looks good together this can be a winning home-based business for you. You can decorate so that it conveys the mood that the homeowner wishes and also add a personal touch in all you design.
Home sewing. Many people love to sew. If you are one of them, consider offering this service at your home. When someone buys a new outfit, it rarely fits perfectly, meaning some kind of alteration must be done. If you have the ability to sew, you can offer such services as alterations, canvas repair, antique quilt restoration as well as sewing your original creations such as custom bedding, Christmas ornaments, custom slip and chair covers, hats, Christening gowns, prom dresses, ladies' suits, soft toys and many more!
Cut-flower business. Flowers are all around us in our lives, and moms with skill in the garden are well-placed to profit from people's love for decorating tables and sideboards with beautiful fresh flowers. Cut- flowers is a huge business in many parts of the world, and you can profit from this business if you have a medium-sized garden with good soil. Begin with plants like carnation, orchid, evening primrose, or whatever flower type you fancy. You are ready to find customers once your garden is overflowing with mature blossoms!
Type from Home. No experience or special skills are required! All you will need is a computer and access to the internet. What you will be doing is typing online and submitting into online forms. You can also offer your secretarial services from home - typing in the comfort of your own home!
Photography. The sky is the limit here! Armed with your trusty camera and some good advertising, you can do weddings, models, family portraits, local newspaper coverage; almost anything that requires a picture! Not much equipment is necessary to get going as a camera off the store shelf can often do the trick today. Picking up a tripod and having a room sufficient for developing your pictures, and you're in business - at home!
Childcare. Due to the financial pressures faced by many families today, parents work outside of the home to bring in enough income to pay daily living expenses. Children must be watched, all day if they're not in school, or, otherwise, for a brief time after school before the parents finish work for the day. Most parents want their children immersed in a more stimulating environment than is usual with the average babysitter. You can begin small at home, offering a more stimulating and educational environment setting for children. Often, taking care of several children is made somewhat easier as the youngsters often will play together. You can do this at home for only a small investment in basic equipment and toys for the kids in addition to the advertising of your business.
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About the Author
Joyce Gowens is Editor in Chief of Bizynews, and Home Business Expert at http://www.bizymoms.com. Bizymoms.com is the leading online resource for work-from-home ideas and home business start-up. The site offers home-based business start-up kits, online classes, e-books, chats and enthusiastic support for moms who want to have it all – a family and a career. Visit http://www.bizymoms.com for more information.
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