Being a housewife can easily become a situation where women feel as though they have lost their identity as they may fall under the preconceived idea that they are not the ‘bread-winners’. Well, I am here to tell you that none of this is true and that you are the Queen of your empire!
However, there is also nothing wrong with dabbling in a new business venture, and it has become insanely easy to do so now more than ever!
So if you haven’t yet started a side hustle, other than being wifey of the year, now is the time to start! Here are a few profitable housewife business ideas.
Small Business Ideas for Housewives
Handmade Goods
Baking
Who doesn’t love indulging in cake? There never has to be any good reason to have cake, other than pure deliciousness! Cakes will never lose popularity and if baking is your thing, then it’s definitely time to hop on this bandwagon. Anyone would choose a handmade cake over buying one from a store.
Crafts
If you’re a crafty person, then this may be a good option for you. Whilst this can make you a few extra bucks, it is also a good way to destress.
You can also open up your very own Etsy store or use Facebook Marketplace to sell your beautiful crafts. The good news about this option is that it is extremely versatile and you can incorporate a lot into your arsenal.
Some ideas you could explore are making candles, custom-made cards, plant pots, key rings, knitting and so much more! What is important to remember, however, is that selling crafts alone probably won’t make you millions as this is not passive income.
Online Ventures
If you are looking to make more than extra pocket money, starting an online business is probably the most viable option. There are so many different ways you could make money online.
Virtual Assistant
There is a vast array of jobs out there that offer remote working. This is becoming the norm, especially in today’s time.
Every business out there needs an assistant of some sort and so you could take advantage of that opportunity and create your own Virtual Assistant business.
This could include various tasks such as administrative duties, data entry, responding to customer queries etc.
The list is endless and the best thing is that you can do all of this with no make-up on, your hair tied up and in your dressing gown-unless there’s a Zoom or Teams meeting you would need to attend…Your client would not be impressed with this.
Freelancing
Do you have any skills that you could utilize to make some money freelancing? This could be anything from proofreading documents and creating content to logo designing and video editing. There are a few really good websites to sign-up to such as Fiverr and UpWork.
Blogging/Vlogging
You could create your own website and blog about literally anything your heart desires, or you could start making YouTube videos about motherhood or being a housewife.
The options are endless. You may want to do some research first before starting this as there are many step-by-step articles and videos you can watch to do this the right way.
Online Tutoring
This is something that is becoming more popular these days. A lot of children need some extra help with their schoolwork. If you are someone who is confident in being able to help a student in a particular subject, you could easily make some good cash with this gig.
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate Marketing is taking the world by storm! People are making copious amounts of money from doing this and this is definitely a viable option for you. You could be making money in your sleep!
Affiliate marketing is an arrangement between an online retailer and an external website. The online retailer pays the website money to generate traffic from referrals.
I will say, however, that you would need to put in a lot of time and effort in the beginning to understand this gig. It is not as straightforward as people make it out to be, however, it can still be done.
Services
Pet-sitting/Dog-walker
What would be better than being able to spend your day with some fur babies? A lot of people love having pets but need to work all day and so pet-sitting or dog-walking is high in demand.
You could make yourself a leaflet and post it throughout your neighborhood. The upside to this is that you could also get some exercise while you’re working and there would be time for this when the kids are at school. It’s perfect.
One thing I would recommend, however, is to ensure that the animals that you look after have pet-insurance. The last thing you want is a dog fight on your hands!
Childcare
If you’re the type of person that doesn’t mind having kids running around your house, you could offer a childcare service where, instead of attending day care they stay with you.
There are regulations when it comes to childcare and so you would need to research this. It is a big responsibility, but also very rewarding if it is something that interests you.
Alternatively, you could Nanny for families. This can be very time-consuming though and you may find that you work late hours which will have an impact on your family.
Conclusion
And so, I hope you feel inspired after reading this article. Please also note that this is not an exhaustive list for small business ideas.
There are endless options out there and although it may seem daunting in the beginning, you will soon find your feet. The most important thing is to do a lot of research before you go forth and thrive.
