Hot jobs for stay at home moms

If you are a stay at home mom, you may be wondering what you could be doing to bring in some extra income. Many moms find that while they don't want to leave the home to work, they need to bring in some income, while other moms find that with school age kids (or even kids about to leave the nest); working from home is just highly appealing. Whatever the reason, if you are a stay at home, looking for a hot job, the good news is that there are options, for you. Whether you are looking to make some extra money, or are planning to transition back to the workforce, here are just some of the hot jobs for stay at home moms-

• Open an online store-If you have junk or excess stuff lying around that you know someone else could use, you can make money by selling it on EBay. Keep in mind that items that sell well are gently used clothing, books, toys, various antiques, current electronics, and trendy items. Many stay at home moms have found a lucrative online business, that flourishes after they sell their own stuff and move onto items they purchase and the resell. Best of all selling on EBay is a great and very quick way to get some extra cash. For those stay at moms who are crafty and enjoy making things, they can sell on Etsy.com. This is site that features homemade products and can give a stay at home mom a great chance to test the waters with her crafts.
  
• Open a direct sales business-There is a number of companies that offer their employees a chance to participate in direct sales.  If you like to meet with people, exhibit a product, and have parties this could be the job for you. It is important to keep in mind that this is a sales job, with all of the inherent drawbacks, including the fact that you only get paid a percentage of what you (or the people under you) sell. If you are looking for a constant income this may not be the job for you, however, if you enjoy the challenge of sales, then you may want to dive right in.
  

• Become a freelance writer/blogger-There are a variety of types of assignments that are available. From a pay per piece job to maintaining a blog, many stay at home moms find this can be great way to bring in some extra income, without having to bother with a commute, (or daycare). A note of caution to the stay at home moms, who are interested in this type of work, be sure to check out the job before committing your time, since there are a number of write from home scams on the internet.
  
• Become a virtual assistant-There is a growing demand for this type of work. A virtual assistant is someone who performs data entry, customer service, call center, and secretarial-type work. Many companies are finding the financial and other benefits to good to pass up and hire often for virtual assistant type jobs. A quick search online can let you know what companies are hiring and what they can offer.
  
• Become a customer service agent-Many of the largest companies that depend on customer service agents are beginning to hire employees to work from home. This telecommuting makes it great for moms who want to work from home. Companies who utilize this type of hiring range from airlines, to credit card companies, to utilities. It is important to keep in mind, however, that with this type of job you will be required to be on your phone/computer a certain number of hours per day, which can be a drawback if you plan to work with kids in the home or other demands.