The Best Work from Home Business Opportunites for Moms
Let's face it: sometimes it feels like finding legitimate work from home business opportunities for moms are virtually impossible.
You probably already have skills of some kind: admin, audio or video editing, graphics, social media, organizing, etc. This makes it so easy to get started online since these skills are transferrable! You can work in a wide range of niches depending on your talent and interest. An online business is perfect for military spouses, parents, and travel lovers/digital nomads that long to live a flexible lifestyle.
The good news is you can get started building a business and making money quickly! Even if you need to learn new skills, there are so many places to learn them....no worries.
That’s how I got started as a Virtual Assistant 7 years ago as a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom looking for online business opportunities to bring in extra money. I got my very first break on Upwork. Although I had to weed through some scammers, I did land my first real paying job making $10/hour. I thought I had made it! It was that boost to my confidence that got me started on the road to entrepreneurship. But it was also that experience that left me frustrated and wanting to help other women find legitimate work-from-home business opportunities.
The Best Work from Home Business Opportunites
for Moms
I've taken some excellent courses, group programs, and coaching over the years to help increase my skills and met some incredible women.
All of the women I partner with are amazing mentors in their fields. I know them personally and know their programs are top-notch that get real results for the women that join their programs.
While they come at a price, I think it is well worth it. It’s certainly cheaper than a college education or the time it will figure out how to do it yourself. You will pay with something: TIME or MONEY.
I recommend following these women on social. There, you can digest their free content and open your mind to another way to live….becoming an entrepreneur!
You won’t see me sharing a lot of online jobs or side hustle videos on social media. While I totally know there is a time and place when you just need money so a job fits your needs.
I hate the word "side hustle" since I don’t subscribe to the whole “hustle culture” idea. There are times when we need to work hard and just get it done.
Whatever it is….make money, take care of a sick child, parent, or family member, life happens. And, as women, we are usually the wonder women who just dig in and get.it.done.
I want to empower you to start your own legitimate work from home BUSINESS opportunities. A job won’t help you make the money you want. There is virtually no income limit to what you can do. You can stay a solopreneur, bring on a couple of contractors, or scale to start an agency. I have seen it all!
I never thought I would call myself an entrepreneur, a business owner, much less a C.E.O. But once I got started and realized I could make a lot of money with an online business, my eyes opened. I started getting really excited at the possibilities!
It burns my butt when I see these online influencers/affiliate marketers sharing jobs and side hustles for $18 - $30/hour. They turn around and claim to be making $20K, $50K, or $100k per month. You can bet they aren’t making that much money from those jobs they share and none have unlimited earning potential like your own business will. They oversimplify how easy it is which I think is a bit misleading too.
Become a Virtual Assistant in 90 Days
One of the easiest work from home business opportunities for moms is a virtual assistant. I started 7 years back when a Virtual Assistant was barely known. Now with more people working online, a Virtual Assistant is often a must and the first hire for small businesses.If you want to get started online and you mention it to your friends and family, it's possible someone will know someone who needs help and would hire you. You can even start working with local businesses too. Being a Virtual Assistant has led me to meet amazing women entrepreneurs doing a wide variety of things. One of my top Clifton strengths is learner. I have learned so much and thoroughly enjoy calling myself an entrepreneur.
Over the years, I have been a Virtual Assistant, Social Media Manager, Pinterest Manager, Launch Manager, Pinterest Ads Strategist, Funnel & Website Builder, and Affiliate Marketer. The funny thing is, NO ONE in my family is an entrepreneur or business owner! So I feel really excited when I share about my business. As an added benefit, while homeschooling my kids, they have seen their mom become a business owner!
I want to introduce you to my friend Esther, who runs the Virtual Assistant Internship. If you are serious about becoming a VA, sign up to watch her FREE CLASS where she's sharing:
-How Much YOUR Current Work Skills Are Worth Online
-Top Flex Time Job Options Anyone Can Start
-The BEST Paying Entry-Level Flex Time Job I Recommend
I have known and worked for Esther personally for years. She definitely knows her stuff. I've even hired women from her community, and they turned out to be very talented Virtual Assistants in my business. You're in good hands if you choose to train as a VA with her program.
Get Certified as a Master Digital Marketer
If you love marketing and are somewhat “techie,” you can make a lot of money building funnels!
Digital marketing has a learning curve, but this exciting opportunity allows you to develop high-paying skills in funnel strategy, copywriting, and design, while also helping you become a better marketer for your own business.
I am excited to introduce you to my longtime marketing mentor, Julie Chenell, and her Gorgeous Partner, Cathy Olsen. Julie was my first mentor online when I started 7 years ago! She’s a true gem and knows the inside and out of digital marketing. She worked at Clickfunnels for a couple of years and then left to grow Funnel Gorgeous with her business partner Cathy.
Julie is the marketing brains and Cathy makes it all look effortless and beautiful. NO bro marketing or ugly funnels coming from these two! You’ll want to follow this duo if you haven’t heard of them. I met them in real life at The Marketer's Heart conference and was a total fan girl!
Sign up for their free info session to learn how to Master The Three Most Profitable Funnelbuilding Skills Once And For All! Learn The Secret To Our "Triple Threat" Certified Marketer Training!
As I said, it could be a learning curve but there are newbies that have joined and become “Certified Triple Threat Marketers.” I am certified (and one of the things I am most proud of) and it has brought me credibility and new clients to my business. I even wrote a blog post about my experience and recommend it to everyone I know.
Become a Bookkeeper
Did you know bookkeeping is one of the highest-paying jobs you can do remotely and one of the best work-from-home business opportunities for moms? Yes, even if you hate numbers!
My friend Krisitin has a free training where she can help you start a bookkeeping business in 60 days! All you need is a few hours each week to learn and you could have an entirely new career. It is perfect for moms who want to build a business online or locally.
But It is also an interesting career for anyone who is interested in finance but does not want to meet the requirements to become an accountant.
If you are looking for a job that lets you use your knowledge of finance or your computer skills, working as a bookkeeper could be a profitable and rewarding option.
If you need a change or are just tired of corporate work, bookkeeping might be your next career choice! Check out Kristin’s FREE training!
Become a Website Designer
If tech is your thing, you might want to think about becoming a website designer or learning other online tech skills. This is a way to increase your income in a short time.
I had my business for 1 year before getting a website so it is not necessary to start. I used a Facebook page and a LinkedIn profile but when I did, I had someone build it on WordPress. I was so afraid of breaking something. I was not tech-savvy at all. Now I can build websites and funnels.
I learned a lot from a friend of mine Julia of Geek Pack. She recently partnered with Udemy where you can learn a wide range of tech skills besides just website building.
Fun story, my daughter can now build websites because she did the same training. Homeschooling and working from home has been a huge positive for our family as now we are more entrepreneurial and kids are trying different things. Neither my husband nor I were entrepreneurs. We were JOB people. So the side benefit of the exposure to entrepreneurship has been HUGE!
If you want to try the geek pack training and get started with website design, click here.
Become an Affiliate Marketer
Affiliate Marketing is when you promote products and then make a commission. This is how I was going to monetize blogging and it can be used with any business. But it is not a quick rich scheme like some portray on social media. AND blogging is not the only way to make money either. It’s similar to influencer marketing, people talk about products on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Therefore, this can be a business opportunity all in itself but you need to know how to drive traffic and get leads using social media. It doesn’t cost anything to start but you need to choose an interest or niche to talk about ALOT and you may need to build an audience if you don’t have one..
Be sure to recommend products you love so that you genuinely want others to benefit from the product as you did. It is something I wish I started sooner as an online business owner. As a virtual assistant and social media manager, I would use a scheduling tool like Tailwind or Recurpost. I would recommend it to a client to start an account and provide an affiliate link. The companies pay a one-time fee or a lot are recurring so it’s another income stream besides working as a service provider.
If you want to learn how to get started with affiliate marketing, sign up to receive my Affiliate Marketing Roadmap which will tell you step-by-step how to get started with affiliate marketing all in one place! Get the roadmap here.
There are many ways you can make some extra income for your family as a mom. But my best advice for you would be to not implement all of these but focus on what would work for you. While you are doing that, focus on one thing at a time. Don’t overwhelm yourself. These things take some time especially initially, so focus on one step before moving to the next. Soon enough, you will have that extra income to support your family even more to build your dream life.
Welcome! I'm Karrie, Affiliate Marketing Mama!
Affiliate Marketing Mentor, Online Business Manager (OBM), Launch Manager & Strategist, Tech Specialist, Pinterest Strategist, homeschooling mom of 3, wife, and cat mom!
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