Just because you’re a stay at home parent doesn’t mean you can’t start a business. Since the pandemic, the number of at-home businesses has increased and it’s expected to grow even more even as the Philippines transition to the new normal.
If you’re looking for the best business ideas that you can do while running the house or taking care of your kids, here’s a simple guide for you.
1. Start a dropshipping business
As most stores now have an online presence, starting a dropshipping business is a great way to earn money while at home. The startup costs are low, needing little to no capital at all. In a nutshell, here’s how dropshipping works.
- A customer purchases an item from your ‘store’
- You charge the customer according to your retail price (i.e. Php 2,000)
- You order the item from the supplier at a lower price (i.e. Php 1,500)
- The supplier ships the item directly to the customer
As simple as that, you’ve already earned Php 500.
2. Buy items in bulk then resell them
Buy-and-sell has long been a popular work-from-business idea. The concept is straightforward: you buy items at a reseller/direct price directly from the supplier. This is usually sold at a lower price than the retail price. Once sorted out, you can sell the items at the retail price or higher and then earn a profit.
This works best for niche and in-demand items like collector cards, limited edition shoes, albums, shirts, and more.
3. Sell homemade products
Selling homemade products is a more time-consuming business idea. But for those with talents for arts and crafts, this should be enjoyable at the same time. There are endless handmade products you can create and sell at home. Some of them include:
- Homemade jewelry made of beads
- Wooden furniture and baskets
- Graphic tees and sew clothing
- Artwork, both digital and physical
4. Offer freelance services
Goods aren’t the only thing to sell while at home; you can also sell your personal services. Offering freelance services is great because you can do everything at home during your own time. This works best for creative professionals who work as writers, graphic designers, digital marketers, virtual assistants, among other jobs.
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