It is almost a gift to be a stay-at-home parent. If you find that you have time on your hands, however, there are plenty of ways you can earn a part-time income at your kitchen table. You can use your talents to earn extra money, and you will also be rewarded by sharing your talents with others.
With the enormous growth of the internet, there are many opportunities online. Customer service representatives are in high demand. They take the stress off the company which does not have to pay benefits. Some online companies offering this opportunity pay per call, others per hour.
Catalog sales is another great way to earn money. They also pay per call or hourly. Start-up fees include the installation of a separate telephone line. Training is done online and from the convenience of your home office. Many companies pay for your training.
If you love to bake, you can start your own company selling specific items. Local establishments are a great place to start making potential sales. Visit the small stores, delis and shops in your area and see if you can place your items for sale in their establishments. The internet is also another avenue to travel. You will need to create a website for this. Business cards and flyers posted around town will help as well. Make sure you check with your local regulatory offices to determine which items you can sell and which items you need a commercial kitchen for.
If you love to write, there are many opportunities both online and off. Look for editors and send a sample of your work for review. If you are accepted, you can do as much as you are able and they usually pay by the piece. You can write for nationally published magazines or for online publishers. Many stay-at-home parents make a full-time living by freelance writing.
Designing stationery is another way to earn money without any real out-of-pocket expenses. You will need to buy paper, but little else. You can either draw your own designs or design them graphically with software. Offer personalization on specific items and you will open yourself to a whole new platform of customers.
There are many ways to earn some income simply from working at your kitchen table or in your home office. Do your research and put your talents to use. You will be rewarded with both extra money, appreciation and a sense of having made a contribution to the business world.
