4 Easy Ways Stay-at-Home Parents Can Work From Home

Posted by Gwen Payne in CareerAugust 23, 2020(Last Updated December 29, 2022)3 min read
Key Takeaways
  • If you’re a stay-at-home parent, you might also be in charge of managing your household’s finances. 
  • If you wish to increase your savings without working full-time, you can become a freelancer, start a side hustle or look for a part-time job. 
Are you ready to make some real money moves?

If you’re a stay-at-home parent, you might also be in charge of managing your household’s finances. And if you’ve ever wished you could increase your savings rate without returning to full-time employment, you might be interested in working from home. Whether you’d like to start a side business, become a freelancer, or even look for a part-time, remote job, these tips will help you find a solution that works for you and your family.

 

Start a Side Business

 

Entrepreneurship is a great income-generating option for many stay-at-home parents. Running a low-maintenance side business can help you boost your household’s savings while spending plenty of quality time with your kids at home. Perhaps you’d like to be self-employed and start your own freelance business, offer your services as a virtual assistant, or even earn passive income through dropshipping. Running an e-commerce company and conducting sales virtually will grant you plenty of flexibility.

 

If you do choose to start a business, you’ll need some tools that will make it easier to connect with your clients while working from home. For instance, it helps to invest in a webcam, which will allow you to have face-to-face conversations with your clients or employees. Before purchasing a particular model, check out user reviews. In addition, you may want to purchase a desk, dual monitors, and a filing cabinet.

 

Freelance Work

 

If you’d like to work for yourself, but you’re not ready to commit to running a business, you could opt to freelance. As a freelancer, you can work online, avoid long hours, and pick and choose clients based on how much time you need to take care of household responsibilities. However, it is important to carefully track your finances in preparation for tax season, so you may want to sign up for an account with a

mobile banking services like CapWay to stay organized.

 

As a freelancer, you can lean into your skills and interests. For example, you can write, create social media content, edit videos, or work as a graphic designer. If you’re interested in freelance logo design, you can set up profiles with online job boards like Upwork to easily get in touch with clients who need logo designers. If you haven’t done so already, create a portfolio with examples of your best work samples - you can even consider reaching out to past employers for testimonials on your skills.

 

Making Money Offline

 

If you’re not enthusiastic about remote work, you may want to brainstorm a few ways that you can make money offline, such as babysitting or pet sitting. You don’t need to turn this venture into an official business, either - with a little local networking, you can advertise your services to friends and relatives on a limited basis. With this approach, you won’t have to sacrifice time with your children for work, but you’ll still get to enjoy having some extra cash on hand.

 

Part-Time Employment

 

Not everyone wants to work for themselves, and if you’d prefer to work under an employer, you haven’t lost that opportunity just because you’re a stay-at-home parent. You may want to check out openings for part-time telecommuting positions. To apply for these opportunities, you’ll still need to give your resume a once-over: CareerSidekick recommends emphasizing specific accomplishments, not just your general work history.

 

As a stay-at-home parent, you don’t have to give up on the idea of bringing home a paycheck again. Today, lots of stay-at-home parents have sought out nontraditional opportunities to support their households. If you’re willing to work hard, you can definitely boost your household income while attending to your children’s needs.

 

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