5 Fantastic Small Business Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents
Have you ever dreamt about working from home? Keep reading and have an open mind about starting your own small business. With a little bit of technology and some creative thinking, it’s totally possible to care for your family, make some money, and do something you enjoy. In honor of Small Business Saturday, check out these money-making business ideas that you can run from home!
1. Tutor or give private music/art/language lessons
Do you have a special skill that others might want to learn? Or maybe a degree in Spanish that you don’t get to use much these days? Put that knowledge to work by offering tutoring sessions or private lessons to kids or adults in your area. Put up flyers around your neighborhood or at your children’s school to get started. If you have access to a webcam and the Internet, consider teaching in a virtual classroom through an organization like Take Lessons.
2. Start a craft business
If you love crafting and creating, turn your hobby into a business! Use a website such as Etsy to list your items for sale online, and run your business from the comfort of your home.
3. Deliver food or groceries
There are several companies who hire shoppers and drivers to deliver groceries or meals from restaurants. Sign up with UberEats or Postmates to deliver restaurant meals in your own car, or check out Shipt grocery delivery if you like the idea of being paid to shop. If you’re great at cooking, take it one step further and start a business preparing and delivering delicious meals!
4. Walk dogs in your neighborhood or pet sit from home
Animal lovers, this one is for you! We all have busy neighbors who don’t have time to come home and let their dog out during the day. Offer to walk your neighbors’ or friends’ dogs while they’re at work for a small fee. As an added bonus, it’ll help you get some exercise and fresh air—a total win! If your family is comfortable with an extra furry friend in the house, you can also board pets at your place. Sites like Rover.com can help you connect with pet parents in need of sitters and walkers. According to their site, you could earn $1,000 or more per month!
5. Work for Amazon Flex
Maybe you’re not sure if you want to start a business on your own, but you still want to work and make a little extra cash. Look no further than Amazon Flex! As a Delivery Partner, you’ll use your own vehicle to deliver packages and you can even choose your own hours.
Thinking about starting a small business out of your home? If you’ll be delivering or transporting anything in your car, Direct Auto Insurance can help. Call 1-877-463-4732 to find out if you might need commercial auto insurance and how much it could cost. We’re here to help businesses, however small, save on their insurance.
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