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5 Super Easy, Awesome Businesses for Moms
1. 5 Super
Easy, Awesome
Businesses for
Moms
If you’re a SAHM you may be
looking for ways to make extra
money while remaining home with
your kids. Here are 5 unique ideas
to explore.
2. #1 Face Painting
• Think about all the birthday parties your children
are invited to. There’s a huge market for this
service.
• Face paints are inexpensive and easy to find online
and at local craft stores.
• Market your face painting service at fairs, charitable
events, grand openings and more.
3. #2 Tea Party Planner
• Parents are often searching for unique birthday
party ideas and themes. This service fits the bill!
• Consider teaming up with local children’s clothing
shops, dance studios and other places willing to
lease out a section of their facility.
• Find tea sets, tableware, linens and dress-up
clothes at second hand shops.
4. #3 Fashion Jewelry Party Planner
• There are several companies that supply fashion
and fine jewelry for parties, but they can be
expensive. Go online to find wholesalers and
bypass the middle woman.
• Purchase a small (under $100) inventory of items
and have catalogs or flyers on hand to show the
rest at your jewelry parties.
• Take orders and fulfill them. Some wholesalers will
even drop-ship, so all you do is take orders and
submit them.
5. #4 Social Media Management
• This is a fairly new field, which makes it wide open
to newcomers.
• Most businesses can benefit from using social
media, but many either don’t have time or the
know-how to do it.
• Start with local small businesses and explain the
benefits of building an online presence.
• Remember to continually come up with
updated, interesting posts to encourage return
visitors and followers.
6. #5 Book Reviewer
• New eBooks are being uploaded everyday. Most
writers know how important reviews are to sales.
• The average book review can command $100 or
more.
• Offer a few free reviews at first to build your
reputation. Then advertise on online classified
sites, message boards and print media.
7. These are just 5 ideas, but whichever you choose
remember to:
• Be creative
• Assess your skills and abilities to see which ones are
marketable.
• Tell EVERYONE about your new business venture.
• Share on Mommy message boards.
• Don’t forget to build your own online presence with social
media interaction, a website, blog, etc. There are several free
website builders and blogging sites available.