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If it seems like there’s too much on your plate and it’s starting to overwhelm you at times, you may need a change of pace. Work can be a full-time job in and of itself, but if you’re feeling the crunch between work, home life, and relationships with friends or family members, then it can be time to consider what these changes might mean for your future.
The good news is that there are startups that offer opportunities for those who have families. These businesses may allow for flexible hours or job sharing, so that parents can balance both responsibilities with their children.
1) Turn your hobby into a business
If you’re a talented crafter, musician, or pastry chef, your cooking/performing skills may be more of a hobby than a job. However, if you’ve got a marketable skill that you’ve been working on for some time and would like to turn your passion into a business endeavor, consider analyzing what potential business opportunities are out there.
Your best bet may be to develop your hobby further by offering it as part of a bigger package or through conducting demos for clients. Others may simply want to hire someone with experience in the field who knows what they’re doing.
2) Taxi driver
Driving professionally as a taxi driver can fit around your responsibilities as a parent. In fact, driving for a cab company or car service can offer a flexible schedule, allowing you to choose the hours you work. You will need your own vehicle, which you can source from www.cabdirect.com.
3) Personal trainer
There are many people out there who want to achieve the fitness goals they’ve been dreaming of. If you have your own unique personal training style, consider how much work it may take to build up a client base and then consider the potential income. You can also consider doing online coaching or working long term with clients that want help each week or in one-on-one sessions via Skype.
4) House and office cleaner
Cleaners for commercial and residential property are always in high demand. You can also pair up with others in your community who are offering cleaning services so that you can start to build a network of reliable individuals to offer your cleaning services more widely. This can be a great way to grow a business without much capital outlay.
5) Blogger
If you have your own voice, writing skills and enjoy being creative, consider starting your own blog that offers quality writing to small businesses or individuals with products to sell through the site. Other bloggers offer e-learning courses designed for both business professionals, as well as those new to the field who want advice on what they need to learn. This is an excellent way to build a business idea around the things you know best while offering something unique and different.
As you can see, there are small business opportunities out there that might offer a bit more flexibility than your current day job. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your current work situation and are looking for a way to re-balance your working life, it can be time to look for alternative ways to make money outside of the traditional 9-5 workweek.
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