5 Super Easy, Awesome Businesses for MomsIf you’re a SAHM you may be looking for ways to make extra money while remaining home with your kids. Here are 5 unique ideas to explore.

#1 Face Painting

• Think about all the birthday parties your children are invited to. There’s a huge market for this service.

• Face paints are inexpensive and easy to find online and at local craft stores.

• Market your face painting service at fairs, charitable events, grand openings and more.

#2 Tea Party Planner

• Parents are often searching for unique birthday party ideas and themes. This service fits the bill!

• Consider teaming up with local children’s clothing shops, dance studios and other places willing to lease out a section of their facility.

• Find tea sets, tableware, linens and dress-up clothes at second hand shops.

#3 Fashion Jewelry Party Planner

• There are several companies that supply fashion and fine jewelry for parties, but they can be expensive. Go online to find wholesalers and bypass the middle woman.

• Purchase a small (under $100) inventory of items and have catalogs or flyers on hand to show the rest at your jewelry parties.

• Take orders and fulfill them. Some wholesalers will even drop-ship, so all you do is take orders and submit them.

#4 Social Media Management

• This is a fairly new field, which makes it wide open to newcomers.

• Most businesses can benefit from using social media, but many either don’t have time or the know-how to do it.

• Start with local small businesses and explain the benefits of building an online presence.

• Remember to continually come up with updated, interesting posts to encourage return visitors and followers.

#5 Book Reviewer • New eBooks are being uploaded everyday.

Most writers know how important reviews are to sales.

• The average book review can command $100 or more.

• Offer a few free reviews at first to build your reputation. Then advertise on online classified sites, message boards and print media.

These are just 5 ideas, but whichever you choose remember to:

• Be creative

• Assess your skills and abilities to see which ones are marketable.

• Tell EVERYONE about your new business venture.

• Share on Mommy message boards.

• Don’t forget to build your own online presence with social media interaction, a website, blog, etc. There are several free website builders and blogging sites available.

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