Wahm Services Ideas for the Work at Home Mom

This article is all about some Wahm Services home business ideas -- hopefully they will inspire you, get you thinking and then getting you moving. They all fall in the category of Personal Services.

I have these topics listed in no particular order and I've done it in this style so that I may add to it as I think of new things. You are also welcome to email me and let me know of a personal service home business idea that I didn't think of.

Mommy's Helper - There are just some mornings where I could use an extra pair of hands around here. Someone to help with Alex and the babies, so that I could either work on getting a little more organized or to work on website stuff. I don't know what I could really afford to pay, but if you schedule your day right I think you could bring in a nice bit of change.
House Sitter - I know folks who go away on vacation for weeks at a time. It would be nice to have someone that they could trust to either stay or at least check on the house once a day. It would be interesting to know what could be charged for the "checking in" aspect.
Errand Service - We are lucky enough to live in a rent-controlled building. A good majority of our neighbors are retired people. It would be great if there was someone running an errand service here, especially if it included taking the client with them sometimes.
Airport Service - If you live near a major airport, then you know how often people have to call a taxi or shuttle service to take them to the airport. Who wants to leave the car at the pay garage for their entire trip?
Personal Shopper - Do you have style and flair? Are you up on all the latest trends and understand the classics of today? There are some folks who are so busy between work and family that they don't have time for shopping. You can make people's lives happier giving them a mini-wardrobe make over.
Babysitter - The increased number of Amber Alerts have parents especially cautious today. Make sure to take at least a CPR class and check with your local hospital to see if they offer an actual babysitting course.
Personal Scrapbooks - Not everyone can scrapbook. It's true. They don't have time or they don't feel creative enough so they don't even try. Why not help create something beautiful that a family can treasure for generations.
Calligraphy - Brides spend a lot of money on their invitations. If their handwriting is not their strongest gift though, they will look for help.
Temporary Personal Assistant - If you live near a major city, there will be folks visiting your area that have a need for someone to help them during their trip. Make sure that local casting agencies, agents and major hotels have your information.
Virtual Secretary - Being a virtual secretary or offering desktop publishing services to business is not a new concept but it is starting to catch fire these days. I would try striking out on your own before contacting any agencies. Have a postcard created and do a direct mailing to local businesses.
Companion - Again, the building I live in does have quite a few elderly residents. There are those who may be able to afford someone to just come and keep them company for a few hours a week.
Organizer - Do you know what papers to keep and what can be throw away? Can you be strong for someone and help them get rid of clothes that they haven't worn in a year? Are you good at taking space and coming up with creative storage ideas? I'm not good at any of the above. I'd love to barter with someone to come help organize me! *smiles*
Typing Service - This is one I've personally done and still occasionally offer. Type of services a typist would offer might be to college students for term papers and also did resumes. I just hung a few fliers at the local community college and the phone calls came in. This was before I learned about business, I did not keep up with the advertising and eventually got bored with it.

Of course, there are many more options open to you in this area. If none of these appeal to you, then please use them as a base to start exploring what would suit your personality.

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