Many women give up their careers after marriage so they can focus on managing the house and family. However, times have changed. Now, many women want to have it all – keep house, look after the children, and have a decent income – while staying at home.
Indeed, women these days know what they want and go after it. They realize that they don’t need to be part of the corporate world to earn money. They can do so in the most flexible way—take advantage of opportunities that make them earn money from the comfort of their own homes.
The continuous evolution of technology and the growth of the online world have opened up many opportunities for everyone, regardless of age and gender. Internet connectivity has made it easier to work from home and has provided women with the flexibility they yearn for. Many big, woman-owned businesses these days had their humble beginnings online, and women should take their cue from these.
While there are many online businesses that women can dabble in, only a few stand out from the rest.
Here, you’ll see the top five online business opportunities for women:
1. Internet Research Firm
Inasmuch as the Internet is amazing, this treasure trove of information never fails to overwhelm people. Some spend hours online searching for quality information, and while this may seem like a waste of time, Internet research is a necessity for many.
So if, by nature, you love seeking deeply-hidden information and you happen to be Internet-savvy, too, you might want to consider starting an Internet research firm. All you need for this business is a reliable internet connection, a keen interest in conducting Internet-based research, attention to details, and a flair for promoting your services. The last one is important; as it will help you build your client base on the way to a successful online venture.
2. Online Writing
Even if you don’t have a degree in English or Creative Writing, as long as you have a flair for writing and a knack for stringing words together to form cohesive ideas, you can work as a freelance writer. Many companies and individuals are constantly looking for people to produce online content for them. If you can write blog posts, website content, online articles, classified ads, e-books, guest post articles, and much more, then you can be an online freelance writer. You can even build your online portfolio in order to attract more clients. Once you’ve built an online reputation for yourself, you will find yourself with a steady workflow.
3. Online Sales
This is a fun way to earn money online. You can sell items on eBay or Etsy. You can even create your own website and sell stuff there. You could open an online beading store where you can sell your own creations and post video tutorials on beading techniques. You could also open a gift shop for all occasions. If you have a talent for creating custom jewelry, you can open an online jewelry store. The possibilities are endless.
4. Life Coaching
Women naturally know when to say the right things at the right time, and most of the time, there are people who need a little correction or encouragement to help them get through life’s complexities.
If you know that you can give well-meaning advice to others, then you could launch a life coaching business online. With Skype and other video chatting services, you can have one-on-one sessions with your clients without leaving the comfort of your home.
5. Affiliate Marketing
This is one of the most popular online business opportunities for men and women alike. However, to become a successful affiliate marketer, you need to have a passion for selling. Moreover, you need to know how to use a potent mixture of online marketing methods, strategies, and techniques so you can promote companies and their products effectively. You need to connect with a company whose products and services are the same things you’re passionate about, because there’s no point promoting things you don’t believe in or have never even tried personally. You’d be able to promote a product or service better and generate good business from selling it if you really trust it.
There you have it – five online business opportunities for the woman who doesn’t mind juggling her career and family at the same time.
Lionel Luigi Lopez
Lionel Luigi Lopez is a business writer, entrepreneur and a musician. He is also an active blogger and marketing strategist. He runs a small business in Manila and is still active in music.
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Thank you for excellent information.
Welcome and thank you for excellent insights. Being a contributor at Susan’s award winning site is one of the milestones of my career–and I hope we read each other often. Susan is one of the smartest women I know and has helped me with my writing and business.
Hello Jim! Thank you so much! Really excited about being a contributor here at Women On Business. Will be posting more soon! And yeah, of course I’ll be following you, Jim! Thanks!