In today's changing times, women are not lagging behind in any field. While on one hand women are leading in the corporate world, on the other hand, housewives who stay at home are also setting an example of self-reliance by starting their own business. Many housewives, along with family responsibilities, are now also becoming a source of income, and that too without leaving the threshold of the house. The question is - how? Let us know how housewives can lay the foundation of their business from the four walls of the house itself.

1. It starts with a change in thinking.

First of all, it is important that housewives do not consider their role limited. A woman is the manager of the house, and these management skills can make her successful in business as well. If you start with confidence and positive thinking, the path becomes easy.

2. Identify your interests and skills

Every woman has some or the other talent hidden inside her—some like cooking, some are adept at sewing, embroidery or painting. Some are excellent mehndi designers, while some are skilled at connecting with people on social media. First of all, identify your interests and abilities and start working on a small scale related to the same.

3. Some major business ideas that can be done from home are

i) Home baking or tiffin service:

If you are fond of cooking, then you can start tiffin service, home baking or make cakes, cookies etc. and deliver them to your nearby area. You can also start taking orders online.

ii) Tailoring and boutique service:

If you know tailoring then you can start your own boutique. It is also possible to tailor ladies suits, design them and then gradually build a brand on a small scale.

iii) Mehndi, Beauty and Makeup Service:

If you are proficient in beauty or mehndi designing, you can call clients at home and provide service or you can go and take bookings on special occasions.

iv) Tuition and online coaching:

Women interested in the field of education can teach children from home. Nowadays, there is a huge demand for online tutoring, which can help in earning income from home.

v) YouTube Channel / Social Media Page:

If you provide information on any topic – like cooking, beauty tips, health, motivation or religious knowledge – then you can also earn money by creating a YouTube channel.

4. Big profits with small investments

Many of these businesses can be started with very little capital. A sewing machine, some baking equipment, a mobile phone and an internet connection—that's all you need to get started.

5. Use social media and digital platforms

Nowadays, any product or service can be promoted using digital tools like Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube and website. Many housewives are now connecting customers by giving information about boutiques, homemade products or beauty services on their Insta pages.

6. Success stories also inspire.

There are hundreds of women in the country who have started working from home and have made a turnover of lakhs of rupees today. Names like 'Pushpa Bakers' of Gujarat, 'Reena Boutique' of Delhi, 'Meera Tiffin Service' of Jaipur are inspirational stories of common women. They recognized their talent, took time out from household chores and started, and today they earn for themselves and also provide employment to others.

7. Family support is the biggest strength

When a woman's family supports her dreams, success becomes even easier. Husband, in-laws, brother, sister or children—if everyone helps a little, even a housewife can become a businesswoman.

8. It is important to become self-reliant.

Today is the time for women to become self-reliant. Let your dreams fly, so that the coming generation can also take inspiration. Economic self-reliance is not just a means of earning money, but it is also the key to self-respect, self-confidence and a better future for the family.