Small Business Ideas for Moms

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In developing countries, people aren’t doing so well in terms of employment as they battle with economic hardships on a daily basis. In fact, most large companies in these places have downsized their number by tossing the pink slip to many of its employees. The amount of layoffs are huge and has other businesses affected as well. This puts other people in a position to opt for more than a 9-to-5 job.

In most situations, workers may want something better and more stable than a regular lifetime career of working as a sales assistant in some retail store. For instance, there are tons of women that have chosen to surrender their steady but boring job positions for more adventurous careers as small business owners. There are various reasons why they do, but one common motive is that they would like to spend more time at home with their children and families.

Mothers of today have realized their entrepreneurial potential and have launched their own small businesses which have wonderful benefits. However, before starting on a business idea, moms do need reliable information on how to successfully grow their business. One useful resource is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Resources for Women-Owned Businesses.

There are unlimited small business ideas for women. If you’re a mom who wish to launch your very own small business to supplement your family’s income, here are a few business ideas you can start with:

Open your own consignment shop

Have you ever noticed on ecommerce companies and social media sites where vendors sell “pre-owned” clothing? That’s right, recycled clothes are back in business. Your unwanted but trendy clothes can be useful since consumers just love affordable items with “designer” tags on them. Consignment shop owners don’t have to pay for their inventory until it’s sold so this will save you a lot.

Gardening and urban farming

Take your green thumb to the next level. If you are passionate about your herbs and flowers, then you just might make some profit off of it. Even if you live in a city, you can grow your very own urban herb farm. You can sell culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, or even herbal teas and aromatherapy concoctions and candles. You just need to have a solid knowledge of growing herbs and how to hands-on produce your own herbal products.

Got flower beds growing in your backyard? Those roses and orchids can make a lucrative business. You may also need greenhouses to shelter your flowers and herbs.

Freelance writing, graphic design, coding

If you spend most of your time in front of a computer and online, you can take advantage of your specific computer skills. Do you know how to code? How about web design? The possibilities are endless. You could also set up a virtual assistant service by offering your writing, admin and graphic skills to clients.

Pampering spa

If you have the hands and experience for soothing massages, why not arrange a spa business right at your home? Since you’re just starting, your spa treatments can be offered in homes and offices. Your spa can include facials, massages, makeup, manicures and pedicures, and other body treatments.

See, by having crafty ideas, the needed talent and experience, as well as considerable time and patience, you can successfully grow your very own small business.