Ten Great Jobs for Stay at Home Moms

Here is a list of things you can absolutely do in between your main and (of course) most important  job-- stay at home mom.   I am just here to give you some viable ways to supplement your income while you're doing that!

1. Freelance writer/ virtual assistant/ a variety of other jobs. If you had an administrative-type job in an office or you're one of those super-organized types, a VA job could be a great fit for you. There are still business owners who don't want to outsource assistant jobs overseas. Basically you register with HireMyMom, then you get the chance to look at proposals from business owners who need everything from writers to V.A.'s to social media managers to part-time accountants and everything in between.   http://HireMyMom.com for more information.

2. Social media assistant/ social media manager. Social media (and former unemployed dance teacher) Kate Buck, Jr. now has a six-figure business managing social media for clients. Her "Let's Get Social" course is inexpensive, packed with information, and comes with coaching calls and a large network of people. If you use Twitter or Facebook to communicate with your friends and fellow moms, believe it or not you are probably already experienced enough to take on this task for clients.

Let's Get Social course: http://www.letsgetsocial.com/video/

3. Freelance Writer
If you have any talent at all for writing, definitely sign up to be a content provider at Suite101 and FreelanceWritingJobs.com. You will have to "claim" jobs on each network, but depending on your area of expertise), this can not only be a great source of income, but a chance to use your brain for something other than endless conversations with three year olds and analyzing the deeper meaning behind the Yo Gabba Gabba song "I Love Flowers." This just in: she loves flowers.

Here are some places you can sign up:

Suite 101.com
GoFreelance.com
RealWritingJobs.com




4. Affiliate marketer (also known as "Internet Marketer). Internet marketing is a useful skill no matter what you use it for, and once you're familiar with the concepts of doing keyword research and setting up Wordpress sites, it's fun to continue learning new things as you promote people's products (which can certainly earn you a full time income). So that you don't become overwhelmed with the concepts, I would recommend taking a course-of the affordable ones I have tried, I would recommend Chris Farrell's. It is packed with information, has an inexpensive trial, and you can leave anytime. Chris Farrell's Membership was actually voted the No.1 Internet Marketing Service by IMReportCard.com! Remember, once you build your internet marketing skills, you can certainly put those to use for businesses in your area, for your own business, for your husband's business, or really, for anything you want. The internet is constantly changing, and having the skill to build and market websites is simply invaluable. ChrisFarrell.com for more information and to sign up for the free trial.

5. Researcher.   This is actually not as time-consuming as you might think, plus there is a huge need for research as more and more companies need original content for their websites.   This company has a comprehensive program that will get you started on the road to making money with research papers.   At least go there and watch the video!

6. Medical transcriptionist. With the implementation of healthcare reform and HIPPA laws, medical transcriptionists are needed more than ever. I couldn't find any comprehensive free guides that would actually explain all the ins and outs, but this one is the best and least expensive:  Medical Transcription Guide.

7. Photographer. With the hundreds of photos you've taken of your kids, you've actually learned a little bit about photography and gotten good at it, right? Honestly, digital photography is a real skill that people need-from real estate agents to other moms who want family portraits done to pet photographers to people who need nice photos of their cars for their CraigsList listing. Here is a site where you can find a guide to starting a home-based photography business, since you are probably already doing this for your child, his or her friends, and their soccer team. Guide to Making Money With Your Camera.

8. Medical transportation. This is especially appropriate for you if you are already caring for an elderly relative, taking them back and forth to appointments. Did you know that with one vehicle, you can start a small business doing "medical transportation" for elderly people, and the government will reimburse you for this? It's true. Obviously if you have a small car (or no car at all) or are busy at home all day this might not be for you, but if you have a big car, your kids are in school during the day, and you know your way around town, this is definitely something you should look into. Learn more about using your vehicle for medical transportation.

9. Designer. Enter (and hopefully win!) web design "contests". CrowdSpring.com is a site where anyone can participate in design "contests." The good news: everyone is different, so no matter what kind of designer you are, you will probably be able to find a customer who is receptive to this, plus once you win the contest, chances are that person will not only stay your client, but refer you to their friends. Visit CrowdSpring.com or 99Designs.com to sign up and get started.

10. Facebook Expert/ Consultant. Beyond a "Social Media Manager," a Facebook expert/ consultant specializes in this one platform, setting up fan pages for businesses, designing applications, and architecting a business strategy that includes this important , ever-growing, and ever-changing tool. Did you know that Facebook has more members than there are people in the United States of America? Here is the best course I have seen on learning all the "insider" specifics of Facebook (which you can then sell as an hourly services to businesses).