21 Successful Mompreneurs to Inspire You + 50 Mom Business Ideas
Moms BiZ Ideas: 1) Baby Products, 2) Books, 3) PG Food, 4) Safety Tat, 5) Jewelry, 6) Photog, 7) Play Jewelry, 8) Nail Tape, 9) Home Owner Referrals, 10) PG Organics, 11) Party Planning App, 12) Biz Coaching, 13) Mom Careers, 14) Teen Bra Straps, 15) Mom Meetups, 16) Jewelry, 17) Taxes & Acctg, 18) Baby Moccasins, 19) Baby Sitting Services, 20) Sells Clothing, etc, 21) New Mom Exercise Routine. (see 50 more Mom Biz Ideas at the end)
Intro: With Mother’s Day upon us, it’s a popular time to give thanks for all that Moms have done. There are plenty of Moms who have made a huge mark on the business world as well. Here are some successful Mom entrepreneurs who might provide some inspiration for others this Mother’s Day.
Successful Mompreneurs
1. Jakki Liberman
The founder of Bumkins Finer Baby Products is a single Mom of four kids. She originally started the business, which sells a variety of baby items and accessories like bibs and bags, because she wanted fun items that her kids would love that would also promote a healthy lifestyle. Now, Bumkins has even partnered with companies like Disney and DC Comics to include popular characters in the company’s products.
2. Maia Haag
I See Me! Is a multi-million dollar company that provides personalized books and gifts for kids. Haag, who co-founded the company with her husband Allan, has created dozens of stories that can be personalized for each child. So kids can insert themselves into every story and become the star.
3. Erin Schurtz
When Schurtz first found out she was pregnant, she was concerned by some of the ingredients and warning labels on the protein bars and shakes that she used to consume. She wanted something to supplement her active lifestyle while still being safe during pregnancy. So she created Mommi, a daily supplement full of whey protein and prenatal vitamins.
4. Michele Welsh
Before founding SafetyTat, Welsh had an experience that a lot of parents are likely familiar with – that feeling of overwhelming when taking her kids to a crowded amusement park. So she wrote her cell phone number on their arms. And that’s where the idea for SafetyTat came from. The company provides temporary tattoos, labels and stickers that include your phone number and other relevant details.
5. Sally Jane Waite
Waite created her Sally Jane jewelry line after battling Stage IV colon cancer while seven months pregnant. The line features bumble bees as a main symbol in each piece. The idea is that aerodynamically bees should not be able to fly, but they do the seemingly impossible every day. So it’s a message of hope and inspiration. In addition, the company donates a portion of its profits to cancer research.
6. Jessica Kettle . . .
first broke into the world of photography after a college course. She started by taking photos of children and families, but soon after made her mark as a wedding photographer. She also has a husband and three children in the Salt Lake City area.
7. Lisa Greenwald
Before founding Chewbeads, Greenwald was an avid jewelry collector who worked in J. Crew’s merchandising department. Whenever she held babies, she noticed how drawn they were to her jewelry. So she decided to create a line that’s specifically made for babies to play with and chew on. The company now creates teething rings, rattles and even bath toys.
8. Jacqueline Smith
Busy Moms understand how difficult it can be to get and keep a nice manicure. A Mom of boys, Smith understood this struggle and worked to find a solution for quick at-home manicures. So she created Palisade, which is like a painter’s tape for nails. The product is now available in Sephora stores around the country.
9. Debra Cohen
Cohen is the President of Home Remedies of NY and creator of the Homeowner Referral Network business model. A mother of two, Cohen wanted to create a way for homeowners to find pre-screened, reliable home improvement professionals. So she launched Home Remedies in 1997 and has since served thousands of homeowners.
10. Kwany Liu
The founder of Bundle Organics was a Mom-to-be when she came up with the idea for her company. Her goal was to create a way to help Moms stay healthy while helping with some of the common symptoms and ailments that go along with pregnancy and nursing. So Bundle Organics provides organic juices and teas made specifically for pregnant and nursing Moms.
11. Barbara Edelstein
The co-founder of Partyology is also one of the country’s top radiologists. She found a way to balance her career and family life, while also helping to plan parties and events for family and friends. So that’s how she came up with the idea to start the Partyology party planning app.
12. Shayla Boyd-Gill . . .
is an entrepreneurial Mom who has run several different businesses, from selling cheesecake to offering childbirth classes. She now offers business coaching services to help other entrepreneurial Moms while also raising her five kids.
13. Allison O’Kelly . . .
is the founder and CEO of Mom Corps, a national staffing organization for professionals seeking non-traditional careers. The idea is that busy Moms can use it to find flexible or virtual options for employment so that they still have time to handle all the demands of taking care of busy families.
14. Julie Karlitz
The CEO of strap-its wanted to provide a way to keep teen girls fashionable without constantly exposing their bra straps. So the company creates a variety of fashionable straps that can be added to different outfits or tops.
15. Jill Salzman . . .
already ran multiple other businesses before starting The Founding Moms, a collective of monthly Meetups for Mom entrepreneurs. She also previously ran a music management firm and a line of baby accessories.
16. Lauren Anderson . . .
and her husband James launched Made in Mechanicsville in January 2015. The company creates unique jewelry pieces from their small town of Mechanicsville, Virginia. They do all of this while also raising their baby daughter.
17. Nicole Davis . . .
is the founder and principal and Butler-Davis Tax & Accounting LLC. Before founding the business, she worked in senior accounting and financial reporting roles for other tax and accounting businesses. She is also the mother of four kids.
18. Susan Petersen . . .
is the creator of Freshly Picked Moccasins started her business because she was frustrated by the lack of well-designed baby shoes. She used some scrap leather that she bought at a garage sale to make her first moccasins, and tried them out on her own kids before eventually making Freshly Picked into a successful biz.
19. Erica Zidel . . .
started Sitting Around with co-founder Ted Tieken in 2010. The idea is to provide a platform for parents to trade Baby Sitting Services with other parents in their area. So everyone gets access to childcare that’s not outrageously expensive through babysitting cooperatives.
20. Lauren Thom . . .
is a single mother of three and the founder of Fleurty Girl, a retail business that sells clothing, accessories, home items & more. All of the items are inspired by New Orleans, where Thom resides and founded the business, and made by local New Orleanians.
21. Lisa Druxman . . .
created an exercise routine for new Moms after becoming a Mom in 2001. Since then, her business, FIT4Mom, has launched numerous classes and events for Moms or expectant Moms aiming to stay fit and healthy.
50 more Mom Biz Ideas
A. Service Home Businesses
1. Transcriptor
Work with Go Transcript or TranscribeMe sites to put audio into writing.
2. Grant Writer
Help businesses get Grant money that allows them to expand much faster.
3. Freelance Graphic Designer
Put your computer design skills into action by helping others gain a sleek Website, beautiful Social Media graphics, or other better-looking Digital products.
4. Virtual Assistant
This remote job provides administrative or technical assistance to others from home. Tasks include data entry, social media management, bookkeeping, online research, Email management, & scheduling.
5. Proof-Rreader
Help writers and business owners by editing and turning first drafts into final drafts.
6. Freelance Writer
Many small & large online businesses are looking for copywriting for ads, blog writing, social media content, ghostwriting for books or e-books, & editing.
7. Consulting Businesses for Moms
Use your skills and knowledge to consult with others or even start your own consulting business. Whatever experience you have, you can turn what you know into helping others through a side gig.
8. Write Online Courses
Learning has largely moved online, and there’s high demand for people who are looking to learn specific skills. Find out what others are looking for and create an online course based on your expertise.
9. Web Designer
There are 1.3 billion Websites on the World Wide Web (PC World). You can make a big impact by helping Website owners make their sites beautiful and user-friendly.
10. Read Audiobooks
They’re becoming more popular each year. Team up with a site and read books for others to enjoy.
11. Create or Edit Podcasts
Help someone edit their Podcast or create your own for others to listen to. Once your Podcast becomes big enough, you can highlight sponsors within your podcast to earn an income.
12. Social Media Manager (SMM)
In today’s world, a Social Media presence is essential for a business. That means that there’s high demand for SMM. Help a small or big business gain exposure to different audiences.
13. Event Planner/Coordinator
Assist individuals and businesses by coordinating events seamlessly. You will do venue selection and booking, budgeting & timeline management, + on-site coordination, event design, & theme planning.
14. Wedding Planner/Bridal Consultant
Become the go-to person for Weddings by gaining knowledge about specific wedding venues & vendors in your area. Clients will be attracted by how much easier you make their wedding day experience.
15. Travel Agent
Help others plan their Dream Vacations by learning about the attractions of different locations, accommodations & food.
16. Interior Designer
Use it to help others bring the rooms in their home to life.
17. Coaching
Become a Coach for something you know a lot about (nutrition, career, life). This type of job is great for someone who is looking to help others.
18. Real Estate Agent . . .
has flexible hours. It can also be a very lucrative business if you build your skills, network, & expertise.
19. Tutor Online
Join an online platform or build your own business online. While you can still go to students’ homes to tutor, technology has made it easier than ever to tutor from your computer as well (ie, Zoom)
20. Teach Music Lessons
B. Online and/or In Your Own Home
21. Teach English Online
With English being the business language of the world, many different countries are looking for native speakers to help teach it online.
22. Personal Exercise Trainer
Make your own schedule and handle building your own clientele. You can also teach workouts in-home, online, or give out tips online.
23. Instacart Shopper
The pandemic made this one of the more popular and flexible businesses for moms.
24. Organize and Declutter For Others
With so many people overwhelmed by their busy schedule, you could make great money offering to help others in this way.
25. Personal Shopper
This could be for wardrobe, groceries, or anything that your customer needs.
26. Personal Stylist
If you are a pro at fashion and like to help others feel confident in what they’re wearing, this is perfect for you.
C. Top Product & Craft Businesses
27. Bake & Sell Cookies or Cake
Depending on what you do, you may need a special license to sell food from your own home. And be sure to follow the necessary health and safety regulations for food preparation.
28. Personal Chef
Do you love to cook? Go into homes or intimate dinner parties to prepare dinner.
29. Meal Plan and Prep
Create a Menu and Prep food for others. You will be taking a big task off of someone’s hands.
30. Catering
Businesses and organizations are always looking for tasty and easy food options for their events. Become the Go-to Caterer in your area by enhancing your skills.
31. Professional Photographer
If you have a passion for photography, use it to bring joyous memories to local families, married couples, and more.
32. Print T-shirts
Custom t-shirts with fun or inspirational sayings can be hugely popular! Just be aware of copywriting laws.
33. Seamstress/Alterations
Do you have a knack for sewing? Create a business using your skills by tailoring and altering clothes for others.
34. E-Commerce Store (Craft Business Ideas)
Sell homemade items on Etsy or cater to customer interests on Amazon or eBay.
35. Sell Digital products
Produce Printables and sell them on Etsy. Make anything from reward charts to inspirational posters to planners.
36. Refinish Furniture
This business for moms is perfect if you love working with your hands or seeing older items transformed into something new.
37. Blog
You can make extra income or a living Blogging, It is certainly a job with flexibility and opportunity.
38. Become a Youtuber
If you have skills or info to share, but you do better visually, try Youtube. Video is the most popular mode for info these days, and its popularity won’t be diminishing anytime soon.
39. Stylist
Do makeup or hair from home. Start with just a few clients, or convert your basement into a full salon.
40. Buy Items and Resell Online
Buy vintage or look for Gr8 items to resell for more. You can find steals at Garage sales, Estate sales, & Thrift stores that others overlook.
D. Easy Home Business Ideas For Moms
These mom businesses are great because they require little or no start-up costs. You also don’t need to invest in building a professional skill set beforehand. This makes them excellent options for side businesses for stay-at-home moms.
41. Househld Service
If you are a mom who doesn’t want to sit at a computer all day, then consider Household services. You could take on as few or as many Clients as you like. The time commitment is up to you.
42. House Cleaning
Similar to other Household services, cleaning homes can be lucrative and will always be in demand. You can also hire others and scale the business.
43. Dog Walking or Pet Sitting
Do you live in a neighborhood with a lot of dogs? Are the owners gone a lot? Offer to walk dogs or pet sit and you’ll have a great side income with a low time commitment.
44. Nanny or Babysitter
Become a nanny or babysit in your spare time for others – earning extra cash.
E. In-Depth Ideas for Moms Starting their Own Business
These mom businesses take upfront planning, money, coursework, or licenses, but they are also excellent long-term options.
45. Become A Notary
The requirements for this may be different depending on what state you are in.
46. Invest In Rental Properties
47. Property Manager
Manage rental properties of others (or your own). This includes things like getting the rent, helping tenants with minor issues, and filling the rental properties with tenants when the old renters move out.
48. At Home Preschool
If you love teaching little ones, turn it into a home business! Convert part of your home to helping kids grow and get ready for kindergarten.
49. Daycare Provider
Or expand your services beyond kindergarten and care for kids of all ages.
50. Group Fitness Instructor
You can also teach classes online or through a gym. You set your own schedule.