Being your own boss can get slightly tricky, like how everything has two sides of the coin it applies here as well. Apart from the fact that one has to be their own personal assistant, office boy, writer, editor, HR and the list gets endless, don’t we all love that space where you can work at your own pace and convenience? Regardless of the number of roles to be played, with technology being so advanced and keeping us well connected we shouldn’t feel astray from what sparks joy to us. As women, we have inborn multitasking skills to fill up numerous errands and to keep hustling. There are numerous home based business ideas which each of one us can explore.
There are also a few very important things to keep in mind, which is the legalities of that particular country you are based in. With the trend of home-based business booming, it’s mostly kept achievable and doable by most law making entities. If you are in Dubai, you may visit DED website for more legal information that you may need.
As common or normal it gets to set up a home-based business, competition and sustainability shows its beautiful face to you.:)
It can seem quite simple and easy, but that is only if you set certain standards to achieving your goals and look at it with business perspective and of course not as a hobby where you have bills to pay and have other objectives to meet.
As individuals we all have certain creative talents hidden within us. If you haven’t discovered them yet, explore your individuality, hunt down what is unique about you.
Living in the new normal lifestyle where social distancing has become our essential need for healthy living standards. Everything online is widely acceptable and adaptable to us. We are more available on various social media.
Having mentioned the above, below are some home based business ideas for women.
App/Web Developer
In this ever-growing digital world, every business needs a website or a mobile application. Is #include your A,B,C to programming? Do you create appealing and functional applications or websites? Well, your skills are immensely in need to the technical era for the development of applications or websites.
Baker
Fancy profession, ain it? If you have your hands on culinary art and it fascinates you, grab it and let your baking skills entice the confectionery world. It could get hard financially and physically to start with, but take it slow may be, baking for potlucks or for an event with few people. Reinvesting with whatever little you earn and then keep it growing better and bigger.
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Bookkeeping
Is numbers your thing? Uh-huh not just numbers, do you manage the cash flow well? For sure you have the software to keep things going. It can help entities who cannot afford a full-time bookkeeper, and save you some bucks along your way.
Business Consultant/Coach
The world is an ocean of ideas and opportunities, we all are inspired by various business ideas but don’t get kickstarted. Are you that woman who is the one behind a successful person? Being a support system for fellow-being is your calibre, people are willing to pay you for your services to help entrepreneurs streamline and grow their businesses.
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Copywriter
Having the ability to make readers visualise through your words is a talent by itself. Most companies prefer a freelancer to do their write-ups. If you have the creative writing skills and are patient enough to make any topic readable, within the comfort of your home keep that words flowing.
Data Entry
It may sound very monotonous, but a data entry clerk isn’t someone who just enters the data into a particular software. Maintenance of confidentiality, accuracy,faster typing skills are key to this role.
Doula
Being a good listener, wanting to support, embrace and educate pregnant women with their birthing journey is what a doula does. You do not have to be from a medical background necessarily for being one.
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Digital Content Creator
Do you have the knack of engaging targeted audiences with your content? If you have the expertise of videography, photography, illustration,drawing in your contents and can collaborate with various brands. As and when you scroll down Instagram posts/videos or surfing through Youtube videos, the catchy content that keeps you on your toes and probably takes up all your time 😉 is a brilliant digital content creator’s output to his/her great ideas.
Embroidery/Knitting or Crochet/Sewing
This home based business idea is the most commonly popular amongst us women. Most men wouldn’t actually see any difference to all the three terms. Well, embroidery is embellishing fabric or other material with needle and thread or yarn.
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Knitting/Crochet is a number of loops created with wool and needle to form a fabric for various garments.
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The word knitting itself allows you to picturize older women making cozy comfy sweaters and warmers for most family members. The difference between knitting and crochet is that, for knitting two needles are used and for crochet it’s just one needle.
Sewing is creating stitches and attaching fabrics. In simple language the clothes we wear, curtains, table sheets, blankets are all sewed and given the clean edges and shape to.
If any of these interests you, it for sure is a side hustle where you can make some extra money.
Event/Wedding Planner
Monica from F.R.I.E.N.D.S loves to be the host! Relatable? Are you someone who loves to put together a party or an event? We all look for reasons to celebrate, be it birthdays, anniversaries,baby showers, wedding parties, corporate events and many more. Planning it out for your clientele can be your objective and generate income.
Fashion Designer
As self explanatory as it may sound, if you have the niche for fashion/trend, you are someone who gives attention to detail and has creative and artistic skills to produce a variety of clothing and other accessories. Your services are much needed and remunerated quite well.
Florists
How do you like your flowers? A single stem handpicked from your garden into a vase? Or to give that color infused, aromatic ornament a more enhanced beauty by arranging it so beautifully and using it as a decor for your home. It has been the most elegant and frangrantful way of beautifying one’s space as well as expressing emotions. Be a hire hand from the space of your home and deliver your services.
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Graphic Designer
All the businesses/brands need a logo, do you have any idea about what goes behind getting one done? If yes, for sure you got your hands on the tools required for not just building a logo but any graphics. Offer your designing skills and your experience, ensuring to charge them not just for the few hours that took you to design one but for all the years you spent learning them.
Home Organizer
Women, in general, like to organise things at home. This home based business idea can surely start initially with our home. Most people are too stressed out and emotionally attached to the stuff lying in their homes. They most likely need professional help to organise and purge their space. If you are one among those who loves organising and making living space functional and clutter free, like how Marie Kondo SPARKS JOY to her clients, go ahead and spark joy.
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Interior Designing
It is a profession for someone with great aesthetic design development skills and knows how to coordinate lighting, color shades and various patterns together. You may provide your artistic and creative skills to help businesses and homeowners setup a functional space meeting their requirements.
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Jewelry Making
Are you the bling bling person? Does your hand and eyes coordinate and is able to make unique dainty jewelleries? Most of us love owning those decoratives crafted with varieties of stones,gems, diamonds etc. that defines our personality. The main advantage is it doesn’t take up much of your space and can be put together with a few tools and precious stones.
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Making Occasional Hampers
Hampers are a great way to pamper your loved ones. You may handpick a variety of items adhering to the theme of the occasion and doll up the hamper. Grab a box/basket and let your creativity flow in, wanting your customers coming back to you every time they want a hamper.
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Online Fitness Coach
Aren’t we still paranoid about gatherings or being amidst alot of people? Staying fit and healthy has become more thoughtful for many, if you are a fitness coach don’t let social distancing affect you or your students. Virtual coaching is a very effective and inexpensive way to opt.
Online Tutor ( Academics, Music)
Similar to fitness coaching, academics and music can also be taught through virtual assistance. Almost all schools and educational institutions across the globe has now taken this up and is teaching virtually since the pandemic has struck the world. Teaching online is a convenient and yet a good home based business idea.
Painting
Is paintbrush and colour palette your best buddies? Were you that child who loved colours and the walls seemed like a canvas to you? Painting is the way you communicate or share stories, share that piece of art and let people cherish them as decor in their houses. Painting is a great home based business idea and can be a good source of income.
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Papercrafting
Every time you see different colour/shapes/patterns of papers, all you think about is what can you create out of it? How special can u make someone feel with it? Adding layers of decoratives, keep going and gets unstoppable. Ok it’s time to spread the word and let others make their gifting experience special and you may charge a commission for it.
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Photographer
Not everyone with a DSLR/smartphone is a professional photographer. If you have an eye for details and can capture moments to let others relive them. You can take photos as a freelancer for various events, websites, stock images, newspapers, magazines etc.
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Soap Making
By mastering the knack of acquiring the formulae of the right blend of fragrance, colors and oils, your soaps will grab attention in the niche market. Soaps can also be customised as per customer needs for different skin types with suitable oils.
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Social Media Manager
Social media has evolved so much into a mainstream communication channel that companies require people with specific skill sets to manage their brand, and to showcase their true values. Are you someone who loves being online all the time then this might be a good home based business idea job for you.
Translator
If you are proficient in any specific languages and excel in translating documents to various other languages, businesses need professionals like you for their translation tasks.
That’s a wrap-up! Hoping the above few of the many home based business ideas help you discover your expertise and inspire to set up your business and generate income from the comfort of your home’s.
Disclaimer: For each country business set up legalities to be followed.
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