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28 brilliant work from home ideas for mums and dads

Last modified on Monday 11 January 2021

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22. Data entry

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It's not the most thrilling job, but it's easy nonetheless! Getting paid to input data is a fantastic way to ensure a steady and stable income.

It's usually paid by the number of entries you make rather than by the hour, which means the hours you work are totally down to you.

Working from home can be the ideal situation for many parents. There's no commute to work, you're available to do the school run, and you don't need to take time off if your child is poorly. Plus, you'll probably save a tonne of money on travel costs and takeaway coffees!

There are different ways of working from home. You might work for a company that allows you to work from home all of the time, or perhaps for a few days for week.

Otherwise, you might work from home as a freelancer, you might be self-employed, or you might run your own business. Thanks to the internet, there are endless possibilities when it comes to working online.

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So, are you looking for ideas of jobs that will allow you to work freely from home? Whether you're after something in your current field or you're hoping to make a career change, check out our ideas in the gallery above.

Working from home is a great option when you've got kids at school. And if you're looking for work that also fits in with your kids' school holiday schedule, then check out some of the best term-time only jobs for parents here .

Similarly, working part-time can also be a great option for parents who want to create more of a work-life balance. Read our tips on finding part-time work .

Depending on how you want to work, you might want to consider whether you'd prefer working for a company or working for yourself when it comes to jobs that allow you to work from home. To give you an idea of what's available, take a look at some of the different job options below.

Working for a company

  • Direct selling (selling products for a company)
  • Virtual assistant
  • Online tutor
  • Social media manager
  • Bookkeeping
  • Data entry
  • Website designer
  • Forum moderator

Working for yourself

  • Buy a franchise
  • Transcriptionist
  • Childminder
  • Bake from home
  • Life coach
  • Yoga teacher
  • Beautician
  • Hairdresser
  • Vlogger
  • Landlord
  • Personal trainer
  • Reflexology, Reiki or massage therapy
  • Ironing/laundry service
  • Tailoring
  • Event planner
  • Freelance

Ways to generate extra income from home

These options aren't necessarily full-time jobs (although you could turn them into one!) but they're still great ways to earn some additional income from home. Some ideas include:

  • Survey taker
  • Website tester
  • Online selling
  • Hosting a student

There's more information on what each different job entails in our gallery above, so make sure to click through for more details.

If you fancy working for yourself, setting up your own business can be a daunting prospect. Read our tips and advice on starting your own business here .

Similarly, interviewing for a new job or entering a new field can be scary. Find out more about creating the perfect CV and mastering that job interview here .

Looking for more information on the different types of work available? Read our articles below and exchange advice with fellow parents in the forum.

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