Collaborative Post. Are you a stay-at-home parent looking for ways to make some extra money from home? Perhaps you are looking for ways to keep you busy during lockdown and wouldn’t mind making some extra cash at the same time? Whether you want to save money for your children’s piggy bank or are dreaming of going on a family holiday after the pandemic, these business ideas should give you a head start or at least some inspiration.

Start your own online business

Lockdown has given many people the opportunity to explore business ideas that have always been simply a dream. So, why don’t you give it a go too? You are not alone. This article on the BBC shares stories of people all over the country who’ve created start-ups during these difficult times, including Keith Tiplady, who after being made redundant, decided to look after his children and set up a chocolate business in his kitchen.

You might have a passion for creating flower arrangements or have always wanted to start your own handmade soap store, do it! Ad Lab, Magento eCommerce agency in London, recommend focusing on pushing your business online. Whether you offer your services online or sell physical items online and then deliver them to customers, online is the way to go. By creating a modern, eye-catching and easy-to-use website for your business, you can expand your brand and generate more sales. Do you need some website inspiration? Browse Ad Lab’s award-winning websites at www.awwwards.com.

Turn your interests into a podcast that pays

This article on Forbes shares the idea of starting a podcast and then monetising it. Podcasts are hot right now, and if you love listening to them, why not start your own? Starting a podcast is easier than it looks, as the article on Forbes mentions, “with a microphone, laptop and free recording software, you’ll be up and running.” You don’t have to do them everyday or for too long. Once you’ve built a bit of an audience you can start monetising it via sponsorships and advertising products or brands.

Take advantage of social media

Do you have a large social media following and love all things social media related? Look at it as a business and start making some money from it. As Suburban Mum mentions, “if your content is relevant to a certain product and/or brand and you have great engagement, it should be easy peasy!” Contact brands that you believe would be perfect for your audience and pitch your sponsored post ideas.

Declutter and sell unwanted items

It’s almost Spring cleaning time, which means it’s time to declutter any and all clutter you might have – kitchen equipment that you haven’t used in years, clothes that don’t suit your style anymore, kid’s toys that they grew out of. Instead of binning these, make money from home and sell them online.

Sell what others need

A Beautiful Space recommends selling your services to others. “Do you know busy professionals who could use a helping hand to organise their schedule? Or perhaps you know a family who needs some help tutoring their children?” There are plenty of services you can help others with from the comfort of your home, all you need is a laptop. From virtual assistant to copywriter to tutor, find what you can offer others and promote your services!