Because building your dream biz shouldn’t require a nanny, a second mortgage, or a 40-hour week

Let’s set the scene:

You're answering emails with one hand, wiping Vegemite off the couch with the other, and wondering if you’ll ever have time to start that business idea that’s been living rent-free in your brain for months (okay, years).

Here’s the truth:

You don’t need a full-time schedule to start a business.

You just need the right kind of business —one that’s flexible, scalable, and designed to work around your life (not the other way around). And easy tools to set it up.

So if you're ready to make money in the nooks and crannies of your day, here are 3 business ideas you can literally start from your laptop—no childcare or fancy office required.

1. Virtual Assistant (VA)

This is hands down one of the best starter businesses for women who are organized, reliable, are great at admin and love helping others behind the scenes.

What you do:

• Admin support

• Inbox management

• Social media scheduling

• Research, bookings, and more

Within our Virtual Assistant Startup Toolkit our VA Service Finder will help you discover your unique strengths and will match you to high demand services within minutes.

Why it works:

You can start small, set your own hours, and grow at your own pace. Plus, you don’t need a degree—just a laptop, Wi-Fi, and a bit of structure to get you started (which, yes, we’ve created for you 😉).

Shortcut alert: The Virtual Assistant Launchpad™ has 10 custom trained AI Bots to take you step by step to get you open for business fast. Plus you will also receive Canva templates, and a startup checklist. No overthinking required.

2. Digital Product Creator

Think: Printables, eBooks, templates—anything you can create once and sell on repeat. This is perfect if you’re creative, love design, or have knowledge others would pay to learn.

What you need:

• A simple product idea

• A Canva Pro account

• A sales platform (like Etsy, Gumroad, or your own site)

Why it works:

It’s passive income potential plus creative freedom. You can work on it during nap time, after bedtime, or whenever inspiration strikes.

Pro tip: The Digital Product Blueprint™ gives you access to 10 AI Bots to help you get your digital product business open, Canva templates - everything you need to launch your first product like a pro.

3. Course Creator

Yes—you can create a course, even if you’re not a “guru.” If you know how to do something others want to learn (think: meal planning, budgeting, content creation, even organizing kids’ closets), you can teach it.

What to include:

• Bite-sized lessons

• Worksheets or guides

• A simple delivery platform like IVOREY (This is what we use!)

Why it works:

Courses can be sold over and over again, and once it’s built, it’s done. You can add bonus content later, but it doesn’t require daily effort to make money.

Need help? That’s what The Course Creation Blueprint™ is for. It walks you through everything—from planning your course idea to writing the launch emails.

You Don’t Need More Time. You Need a Plan & Quick Action AI Powered Steps.

The biggest myth women believe is that they need to “wait until life slows down” to start a business. But let’s be honest—life’s not slowing down anytime soon.

The truth? You don’t need 40 hours a week. You just need to start smart.

That’s what these toolkits are here for—to give you the structure, confidence, and done-for-you assets to finally begin.

👉 Check out all of our business startup toolkits to find our more on how they can help you go from idea to income in no time.

👉 Check out The Busy Mums Online Business Jumpstart Guide for FREE!

You’ve got everything you need (even if your toddler is climbing on the table while you read this). Let’s do this 💛