Work From Home Ideas for Moms: Dozens of unique resources to help create a home based business.

Work at Home Ideas

Of all the questions I am asked by Moms, the most popular one is, "How do I find work that I can do from home?" As a work-from-home mom myself, I can personally attest to the joys of being my own boss. No commute, no nagging boss, and best of all, no pantyhose to tug on in the morning. I can come and go as I please -- if my children are sick, if they have yet another snow day or if we want to take a two-week family vacation, I can arrange my schedule around their needs. Finding the right home based business - one that matches your skills, experience, interests and lifestyle needs is no small task. That is why I have spent literally hundreds of hours scouring the web for the “best of the best.” Here are some of my favorite resources:

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Home-Based Business Idea Generator

Looking for a business that will take advantage of your hard-earned professional skills, but still allow you the flexibility you need to balance work and family? I’ve put together snapshots of home-based business ideas (along with great resources for doing further exploration) that might be just the perfect match for you. Start clicking your way to a new business:

	HOME-BASED BUSINESS IDEA GENERATOR
Bookkeeper	Interior Design Services	Real Estate Agent
Career Coach/Life Coach	Inventor	Resume Writer
College Consultant	Management Consultant	Technical Writer
Craft/Artisan Sales	Mortgage Broker	Virtual Assistant
Educational Tutor	Mystery Shopper	Writer (freelance, author)
Event/Wedding Planner	Online Retailer
Financial Planner	Personal Chef/Caterer
Fitness Pro	Pet Care Services
Geriatric Care Manager	Professional Organizer
Grant Writer	Public Relations Pro

Nonprofit and Government Agencies That Help Entrepreneurs

The National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NFWBO)

A nonprofit research organization, is the premier source of information on women business owners and their firms worldwide. Its mission is to support the growth of women business owners and their enterprises by conducting research, sharing information and increasing knowledge.

My Own Business, Inc.

Thinking about starting your own business, but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics of the task? This nonprofit site offers a free 12-session course on the do's and don'ts of operating a business for both start-up and already operating entrepreneurs. This course, based on "real world" experience of experts in the field, focuses on the most basic and vital aspects of starting a and operating a business. Lots of helpful information!

SCORE (Service Corp. of Retired Executives)

Volunteers for SCORE offer personal online business consulting in more than 500 categories, all for free. Learn from a volunteer mentor if your business idea has merit, what you'll need to succeed, and what steps to take next.

US Small Business Administration

A mega site filled with resources for both the novice and seasoned entrepreneur.

The Online Women's Business Center

Created through a public-private partnership between the US Small Business Administration and private corporations, this site offers everything from individual counseling by e-mail to the most comprehensive information on how to secure financing, contracts and grants for your business.

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