30 business ideas for busy parents wishing to work from home

 

This list is certainly not exhaustive and I will probably add to it as time progresses. I will concentrate on each business idea in subsequent posts. If anyone has any other work from home business ideas, I would love to hear about them. One day I may find something that works for me! Aim to choose a business that you are passionate about as this business is more likely to succeed. 

 

 

 

1. Child minder/babysitting services

2. Domestic cleaner

3. Online auctions

4. Virtual PA

5. Direct sales jobs e.g. Avon, Betterware, Usborne books

6. Blogging,

7. Surveys

8. Freelance writer

9. Tutor

10. Antiques dealer

11. Cake decorating

12. Catering

13. Bed and breakfast

14. Car boot sales

15. Flower arranging

16. Gardening

17. Crafts

18. Flat pack maker/handy person

19. Ironing

20. Leaflet distribution

21. Musician/DJ

22. Personal shopping

23. Pet grooming

24. Dog walking, pet care

25. Renting out equipment/driveway

26. Foreign student hosting  

27. Website designing

28. Photographer

29. Wedding planner/event planner

30. Writing letters/selling stories to magazines

Creating a work/life balance

As a very busy stay at home mum with four children I have spent years trying to create a work life balance. The mortgage needs paying, but the children still need me to be around and if I'm honest I enjoy being able to attend assemblies/sports days etc.
I'm still searching for the ideal solution for me, but have collated and researched many opportunities out there, which with enthusiasm and hard work could provide an income, Obviously the amount of money you could earn depends on how much time and commitment you put into the business, but the beauty of working from home is that you can increase the time you allow for your business as your life dictates. You will be able to work flexible hours around when your children are at school, nursery, napping and sleeping etc.
I'm not aiming to go into detail on tax implications of starting a business from home. It is important to remember you will need to register your business with HMRC and look into legal aspects relating to your chosen business.