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Let’s be real—life as a mom is a juggling act, and throwing a work-from-home business into the mix can feel like chaos. Trust me, no matter what stage of starting or running a business you’re at, I get it. I juggled a full-time out-of-the-home career while having babies and fostering teens. Then, I homeschooled as a freelance writer.
Now I also create digital products and do affiliate marketing while helping my parents with medical needs. Running multiple businesses while managing life at home has been a challenge, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. The thing is home-based business are flexible, allowing you to choose when and how you work.
The key? Pick ONE thing that fits your life right now. Below, I’m sharing four business ideas that work beautifully for moms—whether you’re chasing toddlers, homeschooling, or squeezing in work during nap time or appointments.
Freelance writing is my personal favorite and I’ve been doing it the longest. It started as a hobby when my kids were little and at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I went all in!
Writing can be a flexible, high-paying option that you do anywhere (hello, couch in comfy sweats). I’ve built a successful business writing case studies and blog content for tech companies and Christian universities — without ever leaving my home. You don’t need a fancy degree — just a knack for writing and some solid guidance.
I’ve had a few great copywriting mentors over the years, all moms who understood the chaos we call running a business from home. One of my favorites is Tamsin Henderson. She runs a fantastic community over at Copy Kooks Academy for just $27/month. As a member, you’ll get access to some of her best Udemy copywriting courses, copy cafes where you can run your work by a mentor and peers, monthly challenges with prizes, and insider workshops. It’s a community I wish was available when I first started out.
This business has been great for me as a homeschool mom. I’m naturally a night owl, so I got my best work done after the kids went to bed, but as they got older, I could squeeze more deep work in, in pockets throughout the day. Except for occasional client calls, I could do my work whenever it fit our family’s schedule — and the same is true for all of the businesses below.
2. Sales Funnel Building Expert
A sales funnel is like a journey you take your potential customers on, guiding them from discovering your product to making a purchase. It often starts with a freebie like an ebook or checklist in exchange for their email. From there, a series of friendly emails builds trust, offers value, and shows how your product can solve their problem, making them excited to buy!
Sales funnels are the backbone of online businesses, but many people don’t have the time (or patience) to set them up. That’s where YOU come in! If you’re internet savvy and enjoy technology, you can learn these skills pretty quickly and start offering your services to businesses or even friends and family to get rolling. A sales funnel is like a journey you take your potential customers on, guiding them from discovering your product to making a purchase.
Systeme.io is a sales-funnel and website building platform like Clickfunnels or Thrivecart. It’s free to get started on their platform, affordable to upgrade, and you can even earn an income if your clients choose to continue with Systeme.io.
Building funnels is a perfect career for moms. It’s a skill that’s in high demand. It’s easy to learn, even if you’re not super techy, and you can work it into your schedule, however you like.
Even if you don’t choose to become a funnel builder, I’d recommend taking the Funnel Certification Course as it can help you promote ANY business you do end up starting.
Another simple, flexible way to earn income by promoting products you love — as an affiliate marketer. As a busy mom, you can start small.
The best part is you don’t have to purchase, store, or create any products. The possibilities are endless. I generally promote products I have used myself — things I love and I KNOW will benefit my audience.
If you’re interested learning about Affiliate Marketing, I highly recommend this FREE affiliate marketing course. You’ll learn:
Fair warning: the course creator offers upgrades, but you can finish the course using free tools, like Systeme.io if you’re bootstrapping. Either way, it’s an amazing starting point from an information point of view!
As a writer at heart, I’ve naturally chosen a blog and an email list as my main platforms, but I’m also experimenting with Pinterest and Instagram to promote my affiliate products. You can choose whichever platform you like best, as long as your audience spends time there.
4. Creating Printables
If you’re creative and love organization, creating printables is a fantastic way to make money from home. Printables like planners, devotional journals, homeschool resources, and gratitude worksheets are always in demand.
Here’s how to get started:
I run my own printable shop, Gratitude Designs, where I sell gratitude journals, devotionals and other printables for homeschool moms. Start small, and you’ll be amazed at how rewarding (and profitable) this can be!
Again, for this business, knowledge of sales funnels and email marketing will really help you grow your business.
Mama, you don’t have to be perfect to start a business—just willing to take one small step forward. Whether you pick up freelance writing, dive into funnel building, explore affiliate marketing, or go a totally different direction, an online business can help you create a flexible income while keeping your family at the center of it all.
Need some more inspiration? Download your FREE copy of 50 Online Businesses Perfect for Christian Mamapreneurs.
And here are some more resources you might be interested in, if you're thinking of starting an online business:
You’ve got this, Mama!