In today’s world, more and more women are building their careers from home to attain a better work-life balance, follow their passion, or simply take charge of their careers. A while back we talked about the importance of side hustle for women. Thanks to the technology, it is no longer just about side-hustle or working for someone else, you can now run your own small business from home.
If you happen to be seeking some good small business ideas to be run from the comfort of your home, you are on the right page. Here are some promising home-based business ideas for you to consider. And not just the ideas, let us also tell you how it works and how you can get started:
#1. Online Tutoring
India’s most popular home-run business has been tutoring. I have seen women in my family adapting tutoring as a good and safe source of income that they can easily operate from their home. Women’s career in online tutoring grew to be a better option for many as it not only saves the traveling time for students but tutors can also schedule classes and operate them as per their convenience.
How It Works: As the culture of online education grows, tutors can find employment opportunities through online teaching platforms like Vedantu or UrbanPro. Instructors can charge from ₹300 to ₹1,500 per hour, depending on the subject and grade.
Courses:
- Learn to teach online via Coursera (free- 17-hour course)
- Teach English online- Master the Art of Tutoring Online via Udemy (1 hour paid course for ₹799)
#2. Handmade products
If you are someone who has an interest in art, then convert your passion into a successful home-run business. It can be anything, such as embroidery, crochet, pottery, candle making, beadwork , gift packaging business are some of the small business ideas that you can start doing today.
How It Works: Showcase your artwork on marketplaces such as Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy. You can list your items ranging from ₹200 to ₹5,000 or more, depending on uniqueness and sophistication.
Courses:
- Embroidery for Beginners – 39 Stitches via Udemy (2-hour paid course for Rs. 1799)
- Learn Gift & Trousseau packing from Amita Ghai in her 10-day program
#3. Fitness or Wellness Coaching
If you’re a yoga enthusiast, meditation practitioner, fitness trainer with good knowledge in the related field, then you can convert your knowledge into your small business, like yoga instructors Varsha R Arora did. She is running a fitness business from home where she offers several online courses online.
How It Works: Coaches can offer services through personal websites or fitness apps and promote themselves on social media (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc.), charging between ₹500 to ₹3,000 per session or for the program.
Courses: 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training via Udemy
#4. Cloud Kitchen
If you receive compliments like, “Your food is so delicious,” then the idea of operating a cloud kitchen as your small business is just right for you. There’s nothing new in delivering food, but shifting to a delivery-only model with the help of advanced technology and changes in consumer behavior has made its presence recently in the Indian market.
Why It Works: A cloud kitchen is also known as a virtual kitchen. It is where you can prepare meals as per a set menu and list them on online food delivery platforms such as Swiggy or Zomato. Cloud kitchens have good potential, and you can earn between ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 approx. per month, depending on the menu variety and customer base.
Course: Cloud Kitchen Business Accelerator Program by Sanjeev Kapoor
#5. Freelance Writing or Editing
With the presence of Artificial Intelligence and the rise in digitalization, the need for original content has increased to keep their online presence alive. If you possess the relevant abilities, such as effective communication skills, storytelling ability, adaptability to different tones and styles, and others, then you can start a small business as a freelance content writer or editor.
How It Works: By presenting yourself as a freelance writer or editor on online platforms like Upwork or Fiverr, you can showcase your work and earn from ₹500 up to ₹5,000 for an article, depending on the complexity of the job and the client’s budget.
Courses: The Content Writing Course via Udemy (4.5 hour course for ₹3099)
The opportunities for women to successfully run business from home have never been greater than they are right now. Within these entrepreneurial opportunities, women can find financial independence through the various home-run businesses.
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