Small Business Ideas For Aspiring Mompreneurs

Whether you’re a stay at home mom or a working mom, you can start a successful business while raising your family. However, since entrepreneurship and motherhood are both very demanding, you have to be able to draw a line between these two different roles and find a work-life balance that works for you. We’ve compiled 5 small business ideas below to get you started as a mompreneur so read on:

Freelance Writing

If you have a few hours to spare during the day (or night), you can start freelance writing business from the comfort of your home. All you need to have is a laptop, good internet connection, good linguistic skills and dedication. 

The good thing about being a freelance writing mom is that you have total control over how you spend your time. For instance, if you have very young kids who take so much of your time during the day, you can write at night while they’re asleep. On the other hand, if your kids have reached school-going age, you can work during the day when they’re in school.

Photography

Do you love taking pictures? If so, you can build a successful business out of it. There’s a huge demand for good quality pictures in various events (weddings, baby showers, birthdays, etc), so getting clients shouldn’t be a problem if you can prove yourself as an expert in this field. 

You can start by taking pictures of your family members and friends and posting them on your social media accounts to market your business online. Also, ask the people you know to help spread the word about your photography business.

Making Handmade Products

As a mom, you can also make different products with your hands and market them through social media depending on where your talent is, you can make beautiful jewelry pieces, pots and other handmade products and sell them on Amazon or eBay.

Nutrition Consultant

There’s a lot of conflicting information online about which foods are healthy to eat and which ones aren’t. This is why nutritionists are in high demand to give professional advice to people who want to live a healthier lifestyle by eating healthy foods. 

The good thing about being a nutrition consultant is that it’s very flexible. You can choose to serve only clients who fit into your schedule for the day. Note that you’ll need to have a strong background in nutrition and some form of certification to be able to do this business successfully.

Interior Design

 Lastly, if you love organizing, furnishing and decorating your home in a way that appeals to the eyes, then interior design is a good business to venture into. Start by working for your neighbors, friends, family members or colleagues in order to get some experience. 

Every time you work for someone, don’t forget to post it online to market your business and attract potential clients. Work hard every day to perfect your skills and provide excellent services consistently. Your hard work will pay off soon when your satisfied customers start referring others to you.

Other business ideas worth considering include being a clothing designer, web designer, event planner, personal trainer or running a daycare.

Once you’ve identified the kind of business you want to do, you need to start thinking about where to get your startup capital. Fortunately, most of the ideas above require low investment and can be done from the comfort of your home. Therefore, your savings or a small loan from your bank can help you get started. 

Having an insurance policy for your new business is equally important in order to protect it from unexpected financial losses. Instead of taking individual policies to cover every aspect of your business, it’s much better to choose a business package insurance that covers all of your business needs at once. An insurance agent can help you to select the most suitable package based on what you tell him or her about your business. 

The key to succeeding in your new business is to find the right work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. With the right mindset, commitment and support, you’ll be able to take your business to greater heights in no time.