Raising kids is expensive, and so any extra income you can bring in is always a good thing. However, regular nine to five jobs or those with set hours don’t suit us as parents as we always need some flexibility. Kids get ill so we need time off, they have things like sports days and school plays that we don’t want to miss. Often, we just want some time to spend with them while they’re still little. For this reason, it makes sense to find a flexible way to earn money. Here are a few ideas to consider.
Set Up an Online Business
Setting up your own business means that instead of working for someone else and being trapped in the rat race, you can spend your time into something you genuinely care about. Being the boss gives you true flexibility as you can work when you want and completely adapt it to work around family life. If you have a hobby or skill, this could be a great place to start. You could sell items you have made, or set up a shop based on a theme that interests you and buy and sell for a profit.
Work as a Freelancer
Another flexible way to earn money from home is by freelancing. You can control how many pieces you take on each day, week or month so if you’re having a busier time then you’re not stuck fitting in work. In most cases you don’t even need any special equipment to get started, if you’re doing something like writing or design work then all you will usually need is just a computer- chances are it’s something you already have.
Make an Investment
When you invest smart you’re able to multiply your cash without too much hard work involved. So if you want to grow any money that you have saved, then this is a great way to go about it. You could invest in property, commodities like gold or oil or even something a little more unusual like water! This is something that investor Michael Burry has done. You could invest in water rights, water-related ETFs or something like farmland. There are lots of cryptocurrencies at the moment that are taking off to consider; there are lots of options if you want to turn a little money into a lot more. Because investing requires very little day to day effort it’s perfect for parents and busy people who want to grow their wealth over a longer period.
Write a Blog
Blogging is now a fantastic way to earn money from home- although of course with these kinds of things it does take time. You have to work hard to get established which can be a year or more, it’s not the sort of thing that you can start now and earn money with tomorrow. However in time, if you keep putting out good content sponsors and advertisers will eventually be in contact and you will get requests for things like sponsored posts, ads, opportunities and more. Start it as a hobby, but know that in time you could earn money if things go well.