Looking for side hustle ideas for moms? You are in the right spot. It is often said that our take-home salary or even one income isn’t enough to survive especially in Nigeria today. And we agree. Therefore, if you’re looking to earn a little extra income from a side hustle or make working from home your main earner, Bienvenue! We have got just the top tips for you. Let’s dive in
Sell your hand-made craft
Do you hand-make your own jewelry, clothing, home décor, or knit? If you have a talent for making something that other people might want to buy, platforms like SellersNG, Jiji, Whatsapp Business, Flutterwave Store, Visa Nigeria, Jumia, Konga etc. and even social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are a great way to make some cool cash from the comfort of your room.
Market your Digital Skills
Do you have competence in Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, or fitness training? Imagine writing an eBook, creating a video course, audio classes, WhatsApp classes, Instagram business off your current business, or marital experiences for other Mums to consume? You don’t have to depend on Instagram followers to buy your ebook or audiobook when you can sell them on Amazon, Okadabooks or Bambooks.
There are a million and one digital products that are sold each day online and you too can make money off it especially if its to remain a side hustle. Better still, you can acquire knowledge of any of these skills in a few weeks. No postage costs, no trips to the post office, just sell on your own website or one of the platforms above.
Blogging
This can be one of the most flexible jobs and profitable side hustle ideas for moms who love to write. You can earn an income from blogging by selling sponsored content and advertising.
Bear in mind that the blogging world is competitive and you will need to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Take your time, figure out what are you passionate about; how can you help others, and start dropping useful content on that subject. Starting your own blog isn’t difficult once you have these first steps figured out.
Try Freelance Writing
Degrees in English Language or Journalism are not always vital when it comes to writing paid content for others. But if you intend to make writing a lucrative side hustle for you, you will need to have a flair for creative copy, or content writing is key though – plus the ability to write to a proposal.
These days, more and more organisations are setting up their own blog section on their website but they might not have the time or resources to write the content. Perhaps your expertise in a certain field makes you the perfect writer for them?
For this also, you might want to check out freelancing sites like Upwork, Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, and the likes.
Use your qualifications
If you a qualified lawyer, accountant, nutritionist, or proofreader, you can carve out a dedicated space for a home office and use your experience and qualifications to offer people advice, from the comfort of your home.
Think about using your skillset to set up your own home working business and create a profitable side hustle business for yourself as a mom. If you’ve worked in the Banking or Accounts sector, you can consult, audit, or even solve financial problems for people. Girl, bring it on to Instagram and back it up with a badass social media, content, sales, and marketing strategy from experts like @CONTENTBANKNG.
Become a Virtual Assistant
Do you have strong skills in administration, typing, and Microsoft Office? What about more niche programs like Canva or Photoshop? A Virtual Assistant is a perfect job for computer-savvy Mums that are juggling kids but still want to make money and desire the flexibility to work from their homes.
More and more businesses and individual entrepreneurs are outsourcing work to VAs now and turning it into a very profitable side hustle for moms especially. They’re looking for reliable and organised administrators who can take over the jobs that they no longer have time to do. This might include data entry, typing, proposals and presentations, social media management or designing graphics.
For this job, you will need a good computer, access to the internet, and some discipline to be able to put aside enough time to get your assigned work completed.
Read also 15 profitable business ideas for stay-at-home mums
Social media management
A social media manager is one of the best side hustle ideas for moms who are social media savvy. From small bloggers to big businesses, these days, having a strong presence on social media is non-negotiable.
Nevertheless, Social media management isn’t as simple as adding a few posts per week. You will need to get to grips with different scheduling times and options, finding relevant content that will grow a business’ audience, know how to translate data and stay up to date with constant algorithm changes.
All in all, social media management can be fun and is one of the most popular small business ideas you can start from home in recent times.
Start Your Own Online Boutique
Get clothing brand(s) you really love and start your own small online boutique. You can purchase fashion items from places like Alibaba express or even look at having materials custom-made abroad in the styles you love. You can also sell your fashion on Jumia, Jiji, Konga or on your own online platform!
And then there’s the option for folks who want to avoid too many activities; if this is you, then you might want to consider Drop Shipping. Drop Shipping is selling other people’s products, and then the manufacturer sends the item directly to your customer – so you don’t need to buy stock – you just pocket the difference.
Start a Resume Writing Business
If you are diligent with grammar and spelling, can type and have access to a good internet connection, why not venture into professional resume writing and cover letters. There are always people that don’t know how to put together an excellent resume. Advertise your services on local Facebook Pages and other platforms and be ready with your computer and a sound internet connection for when the requests come trooping in.
Sell Images to Stock Image Websites
You don’t need to be a professional photographer to make money selling your photographs. Many stock image sites are always looking for day to day photographs of people doing ‘normal people stuff. There are hundreds of these sites such as iStock Photo, Shutterstock, and Bigstock. Once uploaded, this is a passive income type of online job, and you can expect to be paid per download per image. If your image goes viral – you could earn thousands of naira from a single image. Where to Sell Your Images: Alamy, Stockify, Fotolia, iStock Photo, Shutterstock, Crestock 123rf, Corbis, Dreamstime, Getty Images, Stockxpert via smallbizclub.com
Home Cook
If you love cooking and don’t mind spending time in the kitchen, why not offer your services for busy families that don’t have time to cook a delicious dinner at night. You can either provide pre-prepared foods or even cook at your client’s house and serve dinner straight to the table! This is one sure lucrative side hustle idea you catch in as a mom.
Become a Product Reviewer
Trying out a product and writing a review about it is yet another great side hustle idea for moms. A lot of brands are dying to know about what consumers think about their products and services. They’d greatly appreciate it and the feedback will help them improve their product. While some companies send free products for you to review, some will offer a discount when you buy it and yet others, incentives. As always, you’ll need a good phone/laptop/desktop computer and a stable internet connection.
A Wedding Organiser
Being a wedding organiser is no easy job, but if you are passionate about planning/organising weddings then this is definitely a great gig which can ultimately lead to a bigger business. Who knows! If you’re new to the industry, you need to do lots of homework. You also need to familiarize yourself with the latest trends in the wedding industry. Basically, being a wedding organiser means you’ll have to make sure the Groom and Bride aren’t stressed and the wedding day is perfect.
Become a Vlogger
Another brilliant side hustle idea for moms is starting a YouTube channel. It is easier nowadays, but the trick is in curating juicy enough content and maintaining the channel to attract enough subscribers to generate income out of it. Watch lots of YouTube videos and do quality research to prepare yourself. To monetise your YouTube channel, you must have garnered 4,000 hours of overall watch time on your channel within the past 12 months and have at least 1,000 subscribers. Once your YouTube channel becomes recognised, you can begin to pitch for and also receive sponsorship and product reviews offers, etc. You’ll need wit, charm, some humour and lots of oven-fresh ideas to succeed on YouTube.
Become a Home Daycare Provider
If you have a passion for children, then you might want to consider starting a home daycare provider. With a home daycare business, you can watch over your kids while making money as well. The most important requirement to start a home daycare business is a license to be a home daycare provider and a space at home. Your home should have a designated area that is safe, clean and conducive for kids to learn and play.
Start your Online Cooking School
If you have a deep enough passion for cooking and think you can explain and teach it in a manner that is easy to comprehend, then an online cooking school is a really great way to earn money at home. If you’re a trained chef, teach your students hacks and techniques or how to make recipes healthier with alternative ingredients. For such a business, you’ll only need basic kitchen equipment, enough kitchen space, a camera, an internet connection, and your cooking skills. Side hustle ideas for moms abound in numbers but you have to look inward to discover what your passions are and then bring your skills to bear.
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