Listen to today’s episode on Make Money from Home: How to Choose a Work from Home Business Idea
Hey, Mama! Do you desire to be home with your kids while bringing in consistent income? If yes, then you most likely have explored the world of working from home as a mom. One thing that holds many people back from starting an online business is not knowing what their work from home business idea should be. In today’s episode, I share tips and strategies for choosing a work from home business that fits your current season of life.
Main Topics Covered in this Episode:
- 4 questions to ask yourself when choosing a work from home business idea
- Things to consider before deciding on a work from home business idea
- My experience with choosing a business idea and later pivoting
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
- Blog: How to Find Clients Now as a Work from Home Mom
- Episode 1: My Mama Turned Mompreneur Journey & Why I Launched this Podcast
How to Choose a Work from Home Business Idea
If you’ve been dreaming of starting a work from home business as a mom, one thing that may be holding you back is choosing a business idea. With so much information available online, it can be overwhelming trying to choose a business idea that gives you the flexibility you need. Continue reading to learn my strategy for supporting my clients with choosing a work from home business idea. You will also learn a few things to consider as you are narrowing down your business idea.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Work from Home Business Idea
In order to decide on a work form home business idea that gives you time freedom and flexibility, reflect on the following questions:
- What am I skilled at?
- What is my educational background and experience?
- What am I passionate about?
- What are my hobbies and interests?
Take some time to journal your responses to these questions and reflect on them to see what comes up for you.
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Work from Home Business Idea
You Don’t Have to Start as a Virtual Assistant if You Don’t Want to
If you’ve done any research on starting a business as a mom, you most likely have come across blogs on starting a virtual assistant business. There is nothing wrong with starting out as a virtual assistant (or remaining one). However, you don’t have to start off as one just because you are new to the online space. While starting off as a virtual assistant gives you the freedom to offer an array of services, it does come with challenges. One main challenge that virtual assistants face is competing with virtual assistants in other countries who have lower rates. This isn’t to say you can’t build a profitable business as a virtual assistant. It’s just something to keep in mind.
Don’t Choose a Work from Home Business Idea Only Because You Believe it Will Be Profitable
There is no such thing as a specific business industry being more profitable than another. Whether or not a business is profitable involves way more than what industry you’re in. Building a profitable business requires hard work on your part.
You Have the Freedom to Pivot in Your Business Whenever You Want
Just because you decide to go with one work from home business idea, it doesn’t mean you have to stick with it for the rest of your mompreneur journey. As you serve more clients, you will discover what you do and don’t enjoy, and who you are called to work with. Your business will evolve and grow with time. That is normal.
If you are to choose a work from home business idea that will allow you to stay at home with your babies and bring in consistent income, then enter your name and email below to download my FREE guide with over 50 work from home business ideas.
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Mama, are you tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed trying to start and grow your online business with your babies at home? Are you over feeling frustrated with not having enough time to dedicate to growing your online business? Do you desire to build a profitable business while still being fully present for your children and pouring into yourself? Mama, you can build your dream business and be the wife and mama you want to be without burnout, and I’m going to show you exactly how. Tune in each week to the Mama Turned Mompreneur Podcast to learn business strategies made for mamas with babies and toddlers at home, how to grow your online business in part-time hours, and how to build a profitable business that fits your current season of life as a busy mama.
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