10 Skills Stay-at-Home Moms Can Turn Into Income

I've always loved technology. The first time we got a computer lab in school, I ran home and told my parents we HAD to get a computer. My dad took me to Best Buy and told the sales guy: “Listen to her. She knows what we need.”
After we got it in our home, I typed my papers, my homework assignments, and even journaled on it constantly.

When AOL came out, I was on it. I was checking out chat rooms and forums. I got on Facebook as soon as it was released to the general public. I built a website before anyone really knew what we would use websites for!

Sometimes you just have a natural bent towards your talents.

If you're someone who easily understands your phone, apps, your laptop, editing photos, creating graphics, or creating spreadsheets, don't think it's a small thing! It’s your gift!

Does your mom, sister, or friend ask you questions about their phone or computer problems?
Maybe they can see clearly what you can't-- that you have a natural bent for all things techy!

Busy business owners don't have time to slow down and figure out why their spreadsheet is all wonky.
They don't want to take the time to update their website.
And that's why they will pay YOU!

The first hire of any small business owner should be a virtual administrative assistant! They need someone to do the things that they can't do or that they don't have time for!

As an entrepreneur's business grows, they run out of TIME. 

The best investment they can make is paying a Virtual Assistant (so there's no overhead of hiring an employee in a physical location) to manage their calendar, email, social media, and spreadsheets.

YOU get to choose the services you want to offer. 

YOU get to choose how much you get paid. 

You are NOT an employee. 

You own your own business!

Here are 10 skills that stay at home moms can turn into income:

1. Organization → Administrative VA
   If you love organizing schedules, files, lists, and details, administrative support could be a great fit.
2. Planning → Calendar & Scheduling VA
   Good at keeping everyone’s schedules straight? Businesses need help managing calendars, appointments, meetings, and deadlines, too.
3. Writing → Email & Content VA
   If you enjoy writing, you could help businesses draft emails, blog posts, newsletters, social media captions, and other content.
4. Creativity → Canva & Graphic Design VA
   Love making things look pretty? Businesses need graphics for social media, presentations, lead magnets, flyers, and more.
5. Social Media → Social Media VA
   Already comfortable creating posts, sharing Stories, making Reels, and keeping up with social media? You can turn those skills into a service.
6. Problem-Solving → Online Business Support VA
   Are you the person who figures things out when nobody else knows what to do? Business owners value someone who can troubleshoot, research, and find solutions.
7. Technology → Website VA
   If you enjoy learning new platforms and figuring out how websites work, you could help with website updates, blog uploads, links, images, and basic maintenance.
8. Communication → Customer Service VA
   If you're patient, friendly, and good at communicating with people, you could help businesses manage customer emails, inquiries, and support.
9. Attention to Detail → Data & Research VA
   If you notice the little things and enjoy working behind the scenes, data entry, online research, spreadsheets, and database organization could be a great fit.
10. Teaching & Encouraging → Course or Community VA
    Moms who love teaching, encouraging, and helping people may enjoy supporting online courses, memberships, communities, or coaching programs.

The fun part? You don't have to pick just one. You can start with the skills that come naturally to you, learn new ones along the way, and eventually create a VA business that fits your strengths, interests, and family life. 

Not sure if being a VA is a good fit? Take this quiz, and find out! https://www.jenhickle.com/va-quiz