5 Top Money-Making Work At Home Ideas
Are you looking for ways to make extra money from home? If you answered YES then these five mom-tested money-making ideas is a great place to start.
1. Sell On Ebay. Have junk or excess stuff lying around that you know someone else could use? You can make money by selling it on Ebay. Items that sell well are gently used clothing, books, toys, various antiques, current electronics, and trendy items. I’m sure everyone has at least a few of these things lying around not being used. Selling on Ebay is a great not to mention VERY QUICK way to get some extra cash.
2. Sell On Etsy. Are you a crafty person? Do you enjoy making things? If you do then I highly recommend you check out Etsy.com, a site where you can sell your handmade products.
3. Become A Virtual Assistant. A virtual assistant is someone who performs data entry, customer service, call center, and secretarial-type work. Many companies hire often for virtual assistant type jobs. Here are a few of those companies – Live Ops, Alpine Access, Arise Virtual Solutions, & VIPDesk.
4. Freelance Writing/Blogging. Great writing is what makes the Internet go around so these types of jobs are plentiful. The drawback – you really do have to be an excellent writer and need writing experience since so many people apply for these types of jobs. A great site to get more information on freelance writing jobs is FreelanceWritingGigs.com
5. Medical Transcription. A medical transcriptionist is a health-related position where the MT transcribes voice recordings by doctors and other health professionals. To do this job from home you will need an MT degree or have MT experience as well as the equipment for medical transcription. There are many full time positions available to do from home. A great place to start is MTDaily.com – which has been online since 1995.
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thanks for the great tips
Thank you for the ideas. Just thought I would leave one for your followers. I started a stay at home business through MyeBizPro. They are very misleading with you think twice before you sign up. They didn't tell me about the extra costs of having an internet business. Hope this helps someone some day.
I started selling lia sophia jewelry as a hobby and it's really turned into so much more… I was able to quit my full time job to stay at home with my baby. Did you know that only 6% of women in the country make 6 figures and of those women 80% do direct sales.
I'm on my way to replacing my full time income and I get to stay home every day with my baby–it's been so much easier than my 9-5 job. Now, we don't have to struggle to pay bills. You can stay home too and still make a great income! If you want to know more, email me…grussotiesi@yahoo.com or
I was introduced to a business opportunity when I had lost my previous job and it was the best thing that could have happenned to me. I joined the Scentsy Candle Business and was able to join a company that was young and new. I've always loved candles and one day I walked into my attorneys office and it smlled so good that I had to ask what kind of candle they were burning? The legal assistant Maylinda said it's actually not a candle! Its a Wickless Candle!! She proceeded to show me the 25 watt bulb that was underneath the dish with the melted wax. I thought there was a tealight under there! She continued to explain that it was also a night light and that I did not have to worry about any soot or flames either!! That I could leave it on all the time if I wanted to. I was so excited and I asked her where I could purchase one of these Wicless Candles and she turned around and gave me her website and a catalog! When I got home I immediately went on the website and placed my first Scentsy order. I could not wait to get it! When it arrived I took it out of its beautiful box and plugged it in and added a few cubes from the fragranced Candlebars that I had also ordered. French Lavendar (one of my favorites) and in minutes my home began to smell like lavendar or a spa!! I got so many compliments from family and friends and they wanted to buy one also so I decided to give Maylinda a call and told her that I wanted to join Scentsy and sell the products too! What a wonderful feeling to sell what you love! It makes it so much easier because I hate selling!! But the product sells itself!! I recommend it to anyone who wants to earn an extra income! It is perfect for stay at home moms or dads. Feel free to check out my site if you would be interested for yourself. I am more than happy to talk about my wonderful Scentsy experiences.
I am trying to find a stay at home job because I have 4 kids to take care of and need to be with them. PLEASE HELP ME
I’m having the same problem as Sheri…trying to look for a stay at home job as I have to take my two kids…please help us! Thanks!
Mother of 2 looking for a job that I can do an still take care of my kids. I have tried several with no income but all out going $. If you know of something that I don’t have to leave my home since I don’t have a car and keep my kids close let me know.Thanks
I’m a mother and quit my job recently and I really need some extra income. Do you know of any work at home jobs that actually work to where you don’t have to pay much to start and easy to do and earn good money? Thanks
I’m a 18 year old mother with a 1 month old baby. need a easy online job urgently… relying on my mother for money at the moment! any stay at home jobs available thats not that difficult?? thanx xoxo
Hi Samantha, I’m looking for a job too and I don’t have a car either! I guess we are on the same boat.
I am a stay at home mom and I’ve not had a “real” job in 14 years!! I am looking for something I can do from home since my husband’s work is drying up and things are getting tough. Anything I can do and be home for when my 4 kids get home from school would be great!
I genuinely wish that there would be a whole lot of many other sites such as this : helpful and practical at the same time.
hi, i am looking for a stay at home job too. but i am not located in the usa. i am located in St. Kitts and Nevis. i am looking for a job that will help me bring in an extra income for my family. where it will help me pay the bills.
My name is Traci Whatley and worked for corporate American for 17 years where I was chewed up and spit out. I was tired of upper management dictating my work schedule as well as my paycheck. Being an entrepreneur has been the best career decision I have made. I have a husband and 3 young children. We are active in our church and with our friends. I chose Premier because they want me to prioritize God first, then family, then career. Secondly, jewelry is the all time #1 gift giver. So why not sell the #1 item? Think about it, people give jewelry for most holidays: mother’s day, valentine’s day, Christmas…and then also for certain occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, newborns. Jewelry is a very popular gift item. Premier is also a Debt-Free company and they educated and train on being debt free. You won’t see many Premier ladies with debt and neither am I. I am working to have money, to save money and I found that in Premier with the generous 50%…no levels, no funky calculations…EVERY jeweler gets 50% of retail. And now I have a downline, and I get a straight 10% of their profit…no funky calculations here either…I get 10% off everyone I sponsor, everyone they sponsor and then one more level. Three levels I get 10%…and the company will never move me out of this when I start making six figures. Also, I like that the product is not heavy…only one trip from my car into my homeshow. And Premier will not nickel and dime me. The cost is $395 and it pays for EVERYTHING! Shipping, website, toll free calling to corporate, training materials, catalogs, order forms, brochures, jewelry boxes and packaging, state tax fees, commission reports, EVERYTHING!!!
Finally, Premiers marketing plan is what keeps my business IN business. The company offers to a hostess 30% of the retail sales in FREE jewelry, 4-8 items at half off, AND four $25 jewelry bonuses. My average hostess gets $250 in FREE jewelry!!! This is what keeps my business going! Ladies want this free jewelry, so the ladies have the shows.
This website is just what the Dr. ordered! After sifting through several sights in search of an answer, your site gives me a little hope. I’m 24, my husband is wonderful and a great father but like so many is out work, and its really tough right now. I just had to tell you that your sight leaves me with no excuses as to why a motivated, determined, stay at home mom/dad can’t find a source of income with the right tools. So again thank you for those tools.
Maddie W.- Vancouver, Wa
@ Madeline Thank you.
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hi, i’m stay at home mom, and i take care my old mom younger siblings, I really need some extra income, which is really making money, girls let me know
I’m looking for an in home job. The business where I work currently is relocating soon. I have been there for 11+ yrs. My duties are Shipping Clerk, receptionist, customer service, etc. If anyone could help me, I would truely be greatful. Thank you and God Bless. vicandstew@yahoo.com
Him I’m a 20 year old pt college student/mother of three. Looking for something I can do at home since money is tight and I already spend time away from my kids. If anyone knows of anything please let me know. Thanks and good luck to all of you.
Ok, I’ve tried selling my handmade items on ebay and at local stores and they aren’t selling, they are of great quality, so what the heck is it that I’m doing wrong? Some of the things that are mass produced are $10-$15 more than what I sell my stuff for, but no one buys them…please help with any ideas on how I can sell my handmade stuff…
Krista – what is your website or Ebay store? I’d love to take a look and help you out if I can.
i’ve tired homebase businesses in the past and lost money on them,can any one help me find that have no true cost for anything at all to start and finish i do’nt have any money at all my job closed last year my unemployments running out and i have COPD and trying to help my seventy five year old mom out,please help in dyer need of an income.
Im a stay at home mom I am looking for something to do from home I just recently come across herbalife online business from home but to me it seems that all online business from home at least the ones ive seen all the what is money and more money that i dont have I want something that i can do that doesnt cost an arm and an leg to do from home ive been in the clerical business for over 12yrs and im really good with people please help
IF you have the time, get liscened to do hair. Only need 1 year experince ( in most states) and you can put a salon in your home, potential 50 -120 an hour if you have clients.
I’m a stay home mom. I would really want to get an online job which I can be doing from home. Although I’m graduate in medical field (pharmacy, Msc- Public health), circumstances around me has not allowed me to get a job. My baby is still small and another one is still on the way. My husband is the only source of income right now but it’s really getting tougher everyday. Pls help me out. Give me ideas on what kind of job will be suitable for me
I understand how difficult being a stay at home can be; especially when money is scarce. I heard about this great opportunity! American Income Life Insurance is now hiring and it’s a great work at home job for moms. I’m definitely letting them help me with my new career!