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Here’s my Perfect business ideas you can start as a stay-at-home parent, from floristry to online tutoring
Do you love the school scene and go out of your way to get involved with every parent and community group? Do you often wish you could quit your job and be a stay-at-home parent so you can dedicate extra time to school activities? Do you find yourself rubbing shoulders with every teacher or teaching assistant? If you’re nodding your head vigorously to my questions, then you’re the perfect candidate for an online business that can make you £££ for your family. Around 300,000 people start a small business each year in the UK, so you’ll not be alone in starting your exciting new chapter. Here is my guide to business ideas you can start as a stay-at-home parent.
5 dreamy online occupations: business ideas you can start as a stay-at-home parent
1. A local bakery business
If you’re looking for business ideas for stay-at-home parents, you might want to consider a bakery business. From a cute cupcakery to a decadent doughnut shop, there’s lots of money in the bakery world (the UK bread & bakery market reached £8.24bil in 2022!) Why not start off your promotion work by volunteering at the school fair or bake sale? Everyone’s got to start somewhere, and it would be a good use of your existing contacts.
2. An online floristry company
Selling flowers is another great business idea. In fact, the floristry industry is characterised by small businesses! You could help create hampers for an event or give away floral scraps to the local forest school – another great channel to help promote your small business idea!
3. An independent school shop supplier
If you can maintain strong relationships, can navigate legal requirements, and can build a good online presence, then becoming a school shop supplier could be for you. Schoolkids will always need shirts, bags, pencil cases etc. – so why not connect with your local school to become a school shop supplier? You’ll be featured in newsletters, induction packs, and other materials provided by the school which will all help towards your marketing.
4. A digital tutoring business
Tutoring is a great way to use your existing network and if you get friend referrals – you’ll have a full client base before you know it. If this small business idea sounds like you, then contact my lovely, all-female team and we’ll help you get started.
5. An eCommerce sweetie shop
School proms, birthday parties, teacher leaving gifts – there’s so much opportunity year-round as an online sweetie shop. You’ll want a new website first, so head on over to Burst Creatives and ask for free advice.
It all starts with a slick small business mentor
Want some guidance on small business ideas that will make you money? Contact me, Caroline for free advice today. (p.s. we’re all mums, too – we totally get your need to be flexible and your desire to make money!).