Being a stay-at-home mom is undoubtedly one of the most challenging, yet rewarding responsibilities to have. Developing the future leaders, movers and shakers of America is no cakewalk. Even though the intangible rewards are a great investment to work for, stay-at-home moms need income as well. With the rise of the technology era, there are so many fun ways to earn a substantial income while still being a devoted stay-at-home mom.
Become an eBay or Amazon Seller
Many moms overlook eBay and Amazon selling because there are so many open-ended questions like, “What will I sell?” and “How do I learn to sell?” You can also do an Amazon split test to increase your selling potential.
The thought of stocking inventory is enough to make some mothers go back to the drawing board. However, there are so many success stories and blogs to go along with them, that share the step by step process to become a successful eBay seller. Start with items in the house that aren’t being used.
Simple household items can sell easily and if you don’t want to spend all your time online, consider going to a Capital City loan & jewelry seller to get money back for old gold or broken jewelry you don’t want anymore. The sky is the limit when it comes to eBay and Amazon, and is worth a serious look because of how lucrative it can easily be.
Start a Blog
Starting a blog is way too simple to ignore. Many people start with a simple blog with a free site such as Blogger or WordPress. Those are the most simple platforms for getting started, and because of the beauty of Google Adsense, consistently posting blog entries and garnering traffic to the site can, over time, result in cash in the bank account. Network with other mom bloggers and ask them what they can share with you about getting started.
(Just a note from Pam- Starting a blog is not as simple as it looks, just FYI 🙂 )
Get started with Direct Selling
Nowadays, direct sales are perfect for mothers because so much of the heavy lifting is done by the company. There are many companies that sell women’s luxury items, makeup, jewelry, and clothing. One of the fun parts about direct selling is the opportunity to interact with others.
Many direct sales companies that sell jewelry or items will provide a case of merchandise at a discounted price which the sellers can take on the road to display at trunk shows and parties. Start with friends and family. Schedule one or two trunk show parties a week after the kids go to bed, and the husband or sitter can be with them. This a great way to make a couple hundred a week, with merely a couple hours of work per week.
There are a ton of opportunities to earn money as a stay-at-home mom. Even though there are literally a plethora of opportunities out there, it’s most important to be dedicated and consistent no matter which route is taken. It will be a juggling act, but one that is well worth the effort!