The past few years have led to many women reconsidering their career choices. As job security fell to an all-time low and millions faced financial hardship, the increased desire to find a stable income source arose. While some women opted for higher-paying jobs in high-demand industries, others decided it was time to boss up and start a business. Of the many business opportunities available today, here is a closer look at some of the most popular for women.
Virtual assistants
Women have been dominating the administrative professional field for decades. For those with clerical and customer service experience, becoming a virtual assistant seemed like the most practical business opportunity. The startup costs are minimal as you can work from home, create a website, implement affordable digital marketing strategies and collaborate with clients with mobile devices and applications.
Accountants
Accounting is another industry where more female professionals work. If you have financial experience, becoming an accountant could prove lucrative. You can assist residential and business customers, and specialize in basic bookkeeping to tax preparation. Again, startup costs are low as you can work remotely and create an accounting website affordably.
Childcare providers
Whether you are a mom or simply adore children, there is a high demand for trustworthy and affordable childcare providers. Parents reentering the workforce but who are still worried about the pandemic prefer personalized care for their children, and you could provide a solution. You don’t need a large facility as you can care for children from your home as long as you comply with local guidelines. You can watch infants and toddlers, homeschool school-aged children or provide before and aftercare for small children and teens.
Home health aides
Hospitals and doctors’ offices are filled with qualified healthcare professionals that are overwhelmed and on the brink of burnout. If you happen to be in that field but wish to provide more personalized care with less stress, perhaps you would like to start a home health aide business. Your medical background qualifies you to care for sick, disabled or elderly patients in their homes. You can provide basic assistance with medication and housekeeping or specialize in particular disease management.
Health coach or fitness instructor
Health and wellness have become a significant priority for many people. Unfortunately, getting on the right track and staying motivated is easier said than done. If you love health and fitness or have prior experience in this field, why not become an independent consultant? You could offer nutritional advice and emotional support as a health coach or teach online fitness classes. Getting started is easy, and chances are you won’t have a difficult time finding clients in need.
Event planning
Whether you pride yourself on being organized, enjoy hosting events or have an eye for creativity, the event planning business is a great opportunity. There are plenty of people that simply don’t have the time, creativity or experience to put together an event and would prefer to hire someone else. You can get paid to plan events ranging from children’s birthday parties to corporate conferences.
Debt management consultant
If there is one thing that everyone has a lot of these days, it is debt. If you consider yourself financially responsible, have recently dug yourself out of debt or have experience in the banking and finance world, start a debt management business. You can help individuals and companies get out of debt and on the right track to living a more fulfilled life. Like the other business ideas listed above, becoming a debt management consultant is affordable and flexible to accommodate your needs and budget.
Having a secure income source is a top priority during these uncertain times. Although the job market is improving and more options are available, starting a business is a practical solution. Review ideas like those listed above and weigh the pros and cons to determine which is the best option for you, your lifestyle and your family.
Article written by Anne Davis
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