6 Legitimate Ways to Make Money from Home
When I quit my full time job to become a stay at home mom, it was terrifying. Our monthly budget was always one emergency away from being in the red (and that was with me working a few evenings a week waiting tables). My little side job was bringing in just enough to cover my student loans and car payment. I was desperately searching for a way to use my brain, work on my own schedule, and contribute to our family financially.
If you’re a stay at home who wants to earn an income, or a working mom who wants to be a stay at home mom, or just someone who wants to earn some money from home, this post is for you!
6 Legitimate Ways to Make Money from Home
1. Start a Blog
I know exactly what you’re thinking… starting a blog isn’t a legitimate way to make money from home… but, I’m here to tell you that it is! Starting a blog was the route I took when I was looking for ways to make money from home. That was less than a year ago and I’ve already started earning more than I made when I was working at my full time job. Right now, all of my income is from affiliate marketing and ad revenue. The best part about blogging is that I get to create my own schedule. I’ve been blessed with a toddler who takes amazing naps, so every day during nap time, I sit down at my computer and work. When he wakes up, I call it quits for the day (so… if you do the math, I’m working about 15 – 20 hours a week and making more than I did working 40+ hours a week!) I don’t have a boss to answer to, I don’t have to submit a time sheet, and I get to do something I love.
Don’t get me wrong, blogging is not a get rich quick scheme. It takes time, commitment, diligence, and a whole lot of learning. If you’re interested in starting an income generating blog, I’ve written a post on my top 5 tips for new bloggers. It will give you a good idea of where to start and how to make money.
2. Join a Network Marketing Company
You’ve probably been invited to join a friend’s makeup group, fitness group, or clothing group on Facebook. These friends of yours are entrepreneurs and they’re making money from home. Every time they sell a lipstick, a fitness package, or a pair of leggings, they’re putting money in the bank (and sometimes… it’s a lot of money). I know many fellow moms who are making amazing money with network marketing (one of them is making so much money that she retired her husband!) Trust me when I say that these companies are not a scam. Again, joining a network marketing company will give you the freedom to work on your own schedule, do something that you actually enjoy, and earn great money from home. Here is a list of a few Network Marketing Companies that are doing booming business right now!
SeneGence – SeneGence distributors sell long lasting cosmetic colors and anti-aging skincare products (they’re best known for LipSense)
Limelight – Limelight distributors sell chemical free skin care products
Monat – Monat distributors sell premium hair care products and systems
Color Street – Color Street Distributors sell a vast array of colors and nail art design
Pampered Chef – Pampered Chef distributors sell high quality kitchen tools
3. Become a Freelance Writer
If you’re into writing, but don’t want to start a blog, you should consider becoming a freelance writer. I don’t have a whole lot experience in this field (because I went the blogging route), but my friend, Elna Cain, has some amazing resources on her website, www.elnacain.com, including a great post about how to find freelance writing jobs.
4. Offer Virtual Assistant Services
Once I started blogging, I decided to immerse myself in the culture (yes there is a whole blogging community out there) and joined several blogging Facebook groups. That’s when I discovered that many people work from home as a virtual assistant. What the heck is a virtual assistant? A virtual assistant is someone who works remotely for their clients. Common tasks for a virtual assistant include:
- Uploading blog posts or managing websites
- Managing social media accounts
- Compiling data into spreadsheets
- Handling calls and emails
- And many, many more
If you have a skill that you think would be useful to a business owner, you should seriously consider becoming a virtual assistant. There are plenty of websites that show you virtual assistant jobs, but my favorite is Upwork.
5. Start a Home Business
With the power of social media, it’s easier than ever to start a small home business. I have two friends that started home businesses in the last year. One started making bows for her twin daughters and decided to start selling them on Facebook and Instagram. You can check out her adorable baby bows and booming business here. The other friend makes custom clothing for adults, children, and babies. You can check out her work at allincreations.net. Both women are moms who are making money from home with very little investment and overhead cost. If your creative side is calling, you should seriously consider starting a home business and/or Etsy shop. Do you make handmade jewelry? What about beautiful invitations? How about some kind of woodworking? The sky is the limit when it comes to creating a product and selling it online.
6. Work at Home for One of these Great Companies
The truth is, I was going to create my own list of companies that hire people to work from home, but then I found this great list from Forbes. Our economy is changing and the opportunity to work remotely is becoming more and more available. Check out this list of the top 100 companies for remote jobs.
If you’re searching for a way to earn an income from home, know that it is absolutely an option. It might take a little creativity and perseverance, but I promise there are legitimate ways to earn money from home. If you have any questions about my journey to earning a full time income as a stay at home mom, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can send me a direct message on Facebook or Instagram or email me at alexandraleamullins@gmail.com. Best of luck!
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