Sixty Six Ways To Earn Without Leaving Your Children
Every one of these can be run from your own house in Mauritius. Some pay you this week. Some need a course first. You do not need a diploma for most of them. Use the buttons below to keep only what fits the money, the time and the skills you have right now.
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What Is True For You Right Now
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From Your Phone Or Laptop
You never leave the house and nobody comes to you.
- 1Microtasking online, Clickworker and AppenPhone is enoughStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to earn small amounts online doing microtasks from my phone or laptop, on sites like Clickworker and Appen. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which microtask sites actually accept people living in Mauritius and pay them 2. What I need to register: documents, a way to receive money, phone or laptop 3. Which task types pay best for a beginner with no experience 4. How many hours a day it takes to earn anything meaningful, honestly 5. How to spot fake microtask sites that never pay 6. How to move from microtasks to better paid online work after a few months Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 2Data entry and simple admin for local businessesPhone is enoughStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do data entry and simple admin work from home for small businesses in Mauritius. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What basic skills I need, including which free typing and spreadsheet tutorials to follow 2. How to write a short message offering my service to local shops, accountants and small companies 3. What to charge per hour or per task in Mauritius as a beginner 4. How to find my first three clients using Facebook groups and people I already know 5. How to organise my day so I can work around my children 6. Mistakes that make clients stop sending work Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 3Typing CVs, letters and applicationsStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to type CVs, letters and job applications for people in my area who cannot do it themselves. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What equipment I need at minimum, and whether a phone is enough or I need a laptop and printer 2. Free CV and letter templates I can use as a base 3. What to charge per CV and per letter in Mauritius 4. How to let people in my neighbourhood know I offer this 5. How to handle someone's personal information safely 6. How to add related services later, like printing or online applications Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 4Filling government forms and online applicationsPhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to help people in my area fill government forms and online applications, for a small fee. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which forms and online services in Mauritius people struggle with most 2. What I need to learn to do them well, and where the official guides are 3. What is fair to charge so people can afford it and I still earn 4. How to make sure I never keep or misuse someone's identity documents 5. How to find customers through neighbours, shops and Facebook groups 6. What I must not do so I do not break any rule Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 5Managing WhatsApp orders for a businessPhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to manage WhatsApp orders for a small business from my phone at home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which kinds of local businesses need someone to handle their WhatsApp orders 2. How to write a short message offering this to shop owners 3. What to charge per month for this in Mauritius 4. How to set up WhatsApp Business, quick replies and a simple order list 5. How to reply fast while looking after my children 6. Mistakes that make a business owner lose trust in me Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 6Running a business Facebook pagePhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to run the Facebook page of a small local business from my phone. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What a small business expects from someone running their page 2. How to plan a week of simple posts using only a phone 3. What to charge per month in Mauritius as a beginner 4. How to find my first client among shops, salons and food sellers near me 5. Free tools to make posts look good 6. Mistakes that get a page manager dropped in the first month Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 7Making short videos for local brands to postPhone is enoughStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make short videos for local brands to post on their own pages, filmed with my phone. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What kind of videos small brands in Mauritius actually pay for 2. How to make a simple portfolio of three example videos using products in my house 3. What to charge per video as a beginner 4. How to approach local brands and shops without sounding desperate 5. Free apps to edit on a phone 6. Mistakes that make a brand not come back Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 8Reselling for another shop on your own pagePhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sell products for another shop on my own Facebook or WhatsApp, and earn a commission on each sale. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to approach a shop owner and propose a commission arrangement 2. What commission percentage is fair in Mauritius 3. How to write this arrangement down simply so nobody argues later 4. How to post and answer questions so people actually buy 5. How delivery and payment should work so I am not stuck with unpaid orders 6. Signs a shop is not paying me correctly Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 9Selling on Vinted and local selling appsPhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sell clothes and items I already own, and later items I buy cheaply, on Vinted and local selling apps. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which selling apps work in Mauritius and which ones do not 2. How to photograph and describe items with only a phone so they sell 3. How to price items so they sell fast but still make me money 4. How to handle payment and delivery safely inside Mauritius 5. Where to find cheap stock once my own things are sold 6. Scams I should watch for as a seller Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 10Second hand clothes, buying and resellingPhone is enoughMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to buy second hand clothes cheaply and resell them from home in Mauritius. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where people in Mauritius source second hand clothes in bulk 2. How to check quality and what to reject 3. How to price pieces so I make money after washing and repairs 4. How to sell from home through Facebook, WhatsApp and word of mouth 5. How to arrange delivery or collection without leaving my children for long 6. Mistakes that leave resellers stuck with stock nobody wants Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
Clients Come To Your House
Still no commute and your child stays with you, but people knock on your door.
- 11Nail techCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to earn money doing nails from my house, with clients coming to me. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What nail training or course I can do in Mauritius, roughly what it costs, and whether I can learn part of it myself 2. The starter kit I really need to buy first, and what I can add later once money comes in 3. What to charge my first clients while I am still learning, and when to raise it 4. How to get my first ten clients without paying for ads 5. How to set up one corner of my house so it is clean, safe and comfortable for a client 6. The mistakes that make new nail techs lose clients in the first three months Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 12Hair, braids, lissage, colouring and extensionsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do hair from my house, braids, lissage, colouring and extensions, with clients coming to me. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What training I need in Mauritius and what I can safely practise on family first 2. The starter products and tools I need, and what to skip at the beginning 3. What to charge for each service as a beginner 4. How to get my first ten clients without paying for ads 5. How to set up a corner of my house for clients, including water and lighting 6. Products and treatments that damage hair or skin if I get them wrong Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 13Eyelash extensions and browsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do eyelash extensions and brow shaping from my house, with clients coming to me. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What training I need, and why lash work needs a proper course 2. The starter kit I need first, including safe glue 3. What to charge per set and per refill as a beginner 4. How to get my first clients 5. Hygiene rules that protect the client's eyes and my reputation 6. Mistakes that cause reactions, bad reviews and lost clients Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 14WaxingCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to offer waxing from my house, with clients coming to me. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What training I need, even for something that looks simple 2. The equipment and products I need first 3. What to charge per area in Mauritius 4. How to make a client feel private and comfortable in a home setting 5. Hygiene rules, including what must never be reused 6. How to get my first clients quietly and respectfully Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 15Mehndi and henna for weddingsStart with almost nothingCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do mehndi and henna for weddings and events from my house, and sometimes at the event. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to practise and build a portfolio using only my own hands and family 2. Safe henna versus dangerous black henna, and how to buy the right cones 3. What to charge per hand, per bride and per event 4. How to find wedding clients months in advance 5. How to manage bookings so I can plan childcare for event days 6. Mistakes that ruin a bride's mehndi Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 16Massage and basic beauty careCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to offer massage and basic beauty care from my house, with clients coming to me. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What proper training I need in Mauritius before I can safely work on a client's body 2. What equipment I need first, including a table 3. What to charge per session 4. How to attract clients while keeping the service professional and safe for me as a woman alone at home 5. Hygiene rules and health conditions where I must refuse a client 6. How to protect myself from inappropriate clients Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 17Minding children at home for working parentsStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to look after other people's young children in my house while their parents work. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What the rules are in Mauritius for minding children at home, and whether I need to register 2. How to make my house safe for small children 3. What to charge per child per day or per month 4. How to find parents who need this near me 5. How to write a simple agreement covering hours, food, illness and payment 6. What I must never do, so I keep children safe and myself protected Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 18After school homework supervisionStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to supervise children's homework after school in my house, for a monthly fee per child. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to set up a quiet homework corner for four to six children 2. What to charge per child per month in Mauritius 3. How to find parents through the nearest school and Facebook groups 4. How to keep children focused without being a qualified teacher 5. What to do when a child is stuck on something I do not understand 6. How to handle pick up, snacks and late parents Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 19Pet sitting and groomingStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to look after and groom people's pets at my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What basic knowledge I need for dogs and cats 2. What equipment I need for basic grooming, and what to leave to a vet 3. What to charge per day of sitting and per grooming 4. How to find pet owners near me 5. How to keep my children and the animals safe together 6. Signs an animal is sick and I should refuse or send to a vet Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 20Shoe and bag repairCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to repair shoes and bags from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where to learn the basics in Mauritius, or from someone who already does it 2. The tools and materials I need to start 3. What to charge for common repairs 4. How to let people know I do this 5. How to organise collection and return without a shop 6. Repairs I should refuse until I have more skill Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 21Phone repairCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to repair phones from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where to learn screen and battery replacement, and how long it takes 2. The tools I need first and where to buy parts in Mauritius 3. What to charge for common repairs 4. How to find customers near me 5. How to protect customers' data so I am never accused of anything 6. Repairs I should not attempt at the start Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 22Phone accessories and airtimeMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sell phone accessories and airtime top ups from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where to buy accessories cheaply in Mauritius 2. How airtime reselling works and what margin to expect 3. Which accessories sell fastest 4. How to sell from my gate, WhatsApp and Facebook 5. How much stock to start with so my money is not stuck 6. Mistakes that leave me with stock nobody wants Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 23Printing, photocopying and laminating
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to offer printing, photocopying and laminating from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What printer and laminator I need, and a realistic budget 2. What to charge per page and per lamination 3. How to work out ink and paper cost so I do not lose money 4. How to find customers, including students and small shops 5. How to take orders by WhatsApp so people do not wait at my house 6. Mistakes new home printing services make Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 24Product photography for small sellersPhone is enoughStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to photograph products for small online sellers using my phone. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to take clean product photos with a phone and daylight 2. What simple setup I can build at home for almost nothing 3. What to charge per product or per batch 4. How to find sellers who need photos on Facebook and Instagram 5. Free apps to edit and remove backgrounds 6. Mistakes that make photos look cheap Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
You Make It Or Grow It At Home
You produce at home and sell locally, by phone, or at your gate.
- 25Home cooking, gato, snacks, briani and meal boxesStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to cook and sell food from my house, gato, snacks, briani and meal boxes. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What certificate I need from the Ministry of Health to sell food, and how to get it 2. How to price each item so I make money after ingredients, gas and packaging 3. Which three items to start with, so I do not waste stock 4. How to take orders by WhatsApp and get paid before I cook 5. How to find my first customers through offices, neighbours and Facebook 6. Mistakes that make food sellers lose money or customers Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 26Baking, bread, pain maison and farataStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to bake bread, pain maison and farata at home and sell them daily. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What certificate I need to sell food in Mauritius 2. How to work out my cost per piece and a price that still sells 3. How much to bake at the start so nothing is wasted 4. How to find daily customers near my house 5. How to organise baking hours around my children 6. Mistakes that make home bakers give up in the first month Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 27Cakes and cake decorationCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make and decorate cakes at home for birthdays and weddings. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What I need to learn first, and where to learn decoration in Mauritius or online 2. The tools I need at the start, and what can wait 3. What to charge for a simple cake and a decorated cake 4. How to build a portfolio of photos before I have clients 5. How to handle deposits and last minute cancellations 6. Mistakes that ruin an order and a reputation Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 28Achard, pickles, confiture and chutneyStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make achard, pickles, confiture and chutney at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What certificate I need to sell food, and what the rules are for jars and labels 2. How to make products that keep well and do not spoil 3. How to price a jar so I make money 4. Where to sell, including shops, markets and online 5. How to make my labels look trustworthy 6. Mistakes that spoil a batch or get products rejected by shops Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 29Sewing and alterationsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do sewing and alterations from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where to learn or improve in Mauritius, including free courses for women 2. Which sewing machine to buy first if I have little money 3. What to charge for common alterations 4. How to get my first customers near me 5. How to organise fittings at times that suit my children 6. Mistakes that lose customers, like late delivery or poor finishing Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 30School uniforms, work uniforms and apronsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sew school uniforms, work uniforms and aprons at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which uniform items sell most and when in the year 2. What machine I need and where to buy fabric in Mauritius 3. How to price a uniform so I make money 4. How to approach schools, shops and small businesses to sew for them 5. How to handle sizes and orders without mistakes 6. Mistakes that make uniform sewers lose money on fabric Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 31Curtains and cushionsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sew curtains and cushions at home for clients. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What skills and machine I need 2. How to measure and quote a job correctly 3. What to charge per curtain and per cushion 4. How to find clients, including small hotels and guest houses 5. How to handle fabric buying so I do not pay from my own pocket 6. Mistakes that lose money on a curtain job Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 32Costumes and dance outfitsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to sew costumes and dance outfits at home, for sega, Bollywood and school shows. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where the demand comes from in Mauritius and when in the year 2. What skills and machine I need 3. How to price a costume 4. How to approach dance schools, troupes and primary schools 5. How to handle group orders with many sizes 6. Mistakes that cause late deliveries before a show Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 33Embroidery and name personalisationCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do embroidery and name personalisation on uniforms, caps, towels and bags at home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What equipment I need, hand or machine, and a realistic budget 2. Which products people pay to personalise in Mauritius 3. What to charge per name or logo 4. How to find customers, including schools, sports clubs and small companies 5. How to build a small sample set to show 6. Mistakes that waste blank stock Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 34Handicrafts, jewellery, candles, soap and decorStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make handicrafts at home, jewellery, candles, soap or decor, and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which one product to start with, given I have little money 2. Where to buy materials in Mauritius 3. How to price a handmade item so I make money 4. Where to sell, including the National Women Entrepreneur Council outlets and online 5. How to photograph and present items with a phone 6. Mistakes that leave crafters with stock nobody buys Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 35Cleaning products, laundry liquid and dishwashStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make cleaning products at home, laundry liquid, dishwash and floor cleaner, and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Safe recipes, and which ingredients I must never mix 2. Where to buy ingredients and bottles in Mauritius 3. What rules apply to selling home made cleaning products 4. How to price a bottle so I make money 5. How to find repeat customers near me 6. Mistakes that make products fail or customers not return Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 36IncenseStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make incense sticks at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What I need to learn and where to learn it 2. Materials and where to buy them in Mauritius 3. How to price a pack 4. Where to sell, including shops, temples and online 5. How to make packaging look good cheaply 6. Mistakes that make incense burn badly or not sell Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 37Gift hampers for Diwali, Eid and ChristmasStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make gift hampers at home for Diwali, Eid, Christmas and for businesses. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to plan a hamper calendar for the year in Mauritius 2. Where to buy hamper contents and packaging cheaply 3. How to price a hamper so I make money 4. How to sell to small companies for staff and client gifts 5. How to take orders and deposits early so I do not pay for stock myself 6. Mistakes that leave hamper makers with unsold stock after the festival Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 38Backyard vegetables and plantsStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to grow vegetables in my yard and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which vegetables grow well and sell well in Mauritius, by season 2. How to start with almost no money, including seeds and compost 3. What support FAREI and the Development Bank offer to small home growers 4. How to sell to neighbours, small shops and markets 5. How much I can realistically expect from a small yard, honestly 6. Mistakes that kill a first crop Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 39Plant nursery and seedlingsStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to grow seedlings and ornamental plants at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which plants people in Mauritius buy most 2. How to start with cuttings and seeds for almost no money 3. What to charge per seedling and per pot 4. How to sell from my gate, on Facebook and to local landscapers 5. How to protect plants from heat, rain and pests 6. Mistakes that waste months of growing Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 40Eggs and poultry
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to keep chickens at home for eggs and meat and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What space, housing and rules apply in Mauritius for a small flock 2. Realistic feed cost versus egg income, honestly 3. How many birds to start with 4. Where to buy chicks or layers and feed 5. How to sell eggs to neighbours and shops 6. Diseases and mistakes that wipe out a small flock Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 41Rabbit and quail rearing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to rear rabbits or quail at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which one suits a small space better and why 2. Housing, feed and space needed 3. Where the demand is in Mauritius and what people pay 4. How many to start with 5. What rules or health checks apply 6. Mistakes that cause animals to die or not sell Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 42Mushroom growingCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to grow mushrooms at home and sell them. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which mushrooms can be grown at home in the Mauritian climate 2. What training and starter kit I need, and where to get spawn 3. What space and conditions I need in my house 4. What to charge and who buys, including restaurants 5. How long before the first harvest, honestly 6. Mistakes that cause contamination Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 43Bee keeping and honeyCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to keep bees at home and sell honey. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What training I need and whether my location suits bees 2. What equipment I need first and a realistic budget 3. What rules apply in Mauritius for beekeeping 4. How long before the first honey, honestly 5. How to sell honey and what to charge 6. Safety for my children and neighbours Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 44Compost and organic fertiliserStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to make compost and organic fertiliser at home and sell it. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to make good compost from household and garden waste 2. What space and time it takes 3. How to bag and price it 4. Who buys, including gardeners, nurseries and home growers 5. Whether any rules apply to selling it 6. Mistakes that make compost smell or fail Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 45Laundry and ironingStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to offer laundry and ironing from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What equipment I need, and whether I can start with what I have 2. What to charge per item and per load in Mauritius 3. How to find customers, including working families, guest houses and small businesses 4. How to organise collection and delivery without leaving my children 5. How to avoid damaging or losing clothes 6. How to grow from neighbours to regular contracts Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
- 46Renting a room, an annexe, parking or storageStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to rent out a spare room, an annexe, my parking space or storage space at my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which option makes sense for a woman alone with children, and how to stay safe 2. What rules and taxes apply in Mauritius for renting out a room or annexe 3. How to set a fair price for my area 4. How to find a reliable tenant, including students and workers 5. What to put in a simple written agreement 6. Warning signs of a bad tenant Answer in simple English. I am starting from zero.
You Need A Skill Or A Qualification
These pay more and last longer. Expect weeks or months before the first money, and expect to learn something first.
From Your Phone Or Laptop
Local employers and clients abroad. Good English or French moves you up fast.
- 47Remote call centre and customer service
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want a work from home call centre or customer service job with a company in Mauritius. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which companies in Mauritius offer fully remote customer service roles 2. What qualifications and language level they expect, and how to improve my French and English fast 3. How to write a CV and a short cover message for these roles 4. What internet, headset and quiet space I need at home 5. How to prepare for the phone interview and the typing test 6. How to manage a fixed shift with children at home Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 48Online tutoring for PSAC, NCE, SC and HSCPhone is enoughStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to tutor students online for PSAC, NCE, SC and HSC from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which subjects and levels have the most demand in Mauritius 2. How to run a lesson by video using a phone or laptop 3. What to charge per student per month for group and individual online lessons 4. How to find my first students through parents, schools and Facebook groups 5. How to plan lessons around my own children's timetable 6. Mistakes that make parents stop paying Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 49French tutoring to students abroadStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach French online to students in other countries, from my house in Mauritius. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which platforms accept tutors living in Mauritius and how I get paid 2. What qualifications or certificate help me get accepted 3. How to write a profile and record an introduction video 4. What to charge per hour when starting 5. How to handle time zones with children at home 6. Mistakes that get a new tutor ignored on these platforms Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 50Virtual assistant for clients abroad
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to work as a virtual assistant for clients in other countries, from my house in Mauritius. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What tasks virtual assistants actually do, and which ones I can offer with my current skills 2. Which platforms and job boards accept people in Mauritius, and how payment works 3. How to write a profile that gets my first client 4. What to charge per hour as a beginner 5. Tools I need to learn, like email, calendars and shared documents 6. Mistakes that lose a client in the first month Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 51Bookkeeping and accounts
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do bookkeeping and basic accounts from home for small businesses. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What qualification or short course I need to be taken seriously in Mauritius 2. Which software small businesses use, and where to learn it free 3. What to charge per month per small business 4. How to find my first clients among shops, tradespeople and small companies 5. What I am allowed to do without being a licensed accountant 6. Mistakes that get a bookkeeper in trouble Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 52Translation between English and French
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to translate between English and French from home, for clients in Mauritius and abroad. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which kinds of documents are most in demand 2. How to prove my level without a degree, and which certificates help 3. Which platforms accept translators in Mauritius and how payment works 4. What to charge per word or per page 5. Tools that speed up translation without lowering quality 6. Mistakes that lose translation clients Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 53Transcription
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do transcription work from home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which transcription sites accept people in Mauritius and pay reliably 2. What typing speed and equipment I need 3. How to pass the entry tests 4. What to expect to earn per audio hour, honestly 5. How to work in short blocks around my children 6. Mistakes that get accounts closed Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 54Freelance writing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to earn as a freelance writer from home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What kinds of writing are in demand and pay, from blog posts to product descriptions 2. How to build three samples with no clients yet 3. Which platforms accept writers in Mauritius and how payment works 4. What to charge per article as a beginner 5. How to find clients directly without platforms 6. Mistakes that get new writers rejected Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 55Graphic designCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do graphic design from home for local businesses and clients abroad. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What to learn first and free tools to start with 2. How to build a small portfolio with practice projects 3. What to charge for a logo, a flyer and a social media pack in Mauritius 4. How to find my first clients among local shops and on freelance platforms 5. What computer I really need 6. Mistakes that make clients not pay or not return Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 56Video editingCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do video editing from home for creators, brands and clients abroad. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What to learn first and free software to start with 2. How to build a showreel with no clients yet 3. What to charge per video as a beginner 4. Where to find clients, including local brands and freelance platforms 5. What computer I really need 6. Mistakes that lose editing clients Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 57Social media management for local shopsPhone is enough
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to manage social media for local shops and small businesses from my phone. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What a small business expects for a monthly fee 2. How to plan a month of content simply 3. What to charge per month in Mauritius 4. How to find my first three clients 5. Free tools for design and scheduling 6. Mistakes that get a manager dropped Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 58Digital marketing and running adsCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to run online ads and digital marketing for small businesses in Mauritius from home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What to learn first and free courses that are worth doing 2. How to run a first small ad campaign for a local business with little budget 3. What to charge for managing ads 4. How to prove results to a client 5. How to find my first clients 6. Mistakes that waste a client's money Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 59Web development, WordPress and no code sitesCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to build websites for small businesses from home, using WordPress and no code tools. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What to learn first and how long it takes, honestly 2. Free tools to build a first practice site 3. What to charge for a simple business website in Mauritius 4. How to find my first clients among local businesses 5. How to handle hosting, domains and maintenance fees 6. Mistakes that leave web builders unpaid Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 60Voice over in Creole and FrenchPhone is enoughStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to do voice over work in Creole and French from home. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Who in Mauritius and abroad pays for Creole and French voice work 2. How to record cleanly at home with a phone or a cheap microphone 3. How to make a short demo 4. What to charge per minute or per project 5. Where to find clients 6. Mistakes that get demos rejected Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
You Teach It From Your House
People come to you, or you teach the same thing by video.
- 61Sewing classesStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach sewing classes from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. How to plan a beginner course of six to eight lessons 2. What to charge per student per course 3. How many students I can teach at once at home 4. How to find students through women's groups and Facebook 5. Whether students bring machines or I provide them 6. Mistakes that make students drop out Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 62Cooking classesStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach cooking classes from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which classes people in Mauritius would pay for, including tourists 2. How to plan and price a class 3. How to handle ingredient costs 4. How to find students and tourists 5. What hygiene and safety rules apply 6. Mistakes that make classes lose money Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 63Beauty classesCourse first
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach beauty classes from my house, nails, lashes or hair. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. What qualification I need to be credible as a teacher 2. How to plan a short course and price it 3. How to handle practice models and kits 4. How to find students 5. How to give a certificate without making false claims 6. Mistakes that damage a teacher's reputation Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 64Music lessonsStart with almost nothing
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach music lessons from my house. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which instruments and levels have demand in Mauritius 2. How to price a lesson and a monthly package 3. How to plan lessons for children and adults 4. How to find students 5. How to handle instruments, noise and neighbours 6. Mistakes that lose students Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 65Language classes, Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin and TamilStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to teach language classes from my house, Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin or Tamil. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Where the demand comes from in Mauritius for each language 2. How to structure a beginner course and price it 3. How to teach children and adults differently 4. How to find students 5. Free materials I can use 6. Mistakes that make students drop out Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
- 66Tuition at your own houseStart with almost nothingMoney within days
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I am a single mother in Mauritius. I want to give tuition in my house to school children. I have young children at home and very little money to start. Tell me: 1. Which subjects and levels have most demand near me 2. What to charge per student per month for group and individual tuition 3. How many students I can take at once and how to arrange the room 4. How to find students through parents and schools 5. How to plan around my own children's timetable 6. Mistakes that make parents stop paying Answer in simple English and be honest about how long it takes before the first payment.
Read This Before You Start
- Food needs a certificate. If you sell food to the public, get a Food Handler's Certificate from the Ministry of Health. It is not optional and it protects you.
- Beauty work needs real training. Nails, lashes, waxing and hair go wrong on real skin. Take a proper course. Learning only from videos is how you lose a client and your name.
- Register when you start earning steadily. A sole trader business card from the Corporate and Business Registration Department costs very little and opens the door to bank accounts, loans and bigger clients.
- If you receive social aid, ask first. Talk to your Social Security office before you scale up, so a small income does not cost you a bigger benefit.
- Free training exists. The National Women Entrepreneur Council, MITD and HRDC run courses for women, some with an allowance while you train. Ask at your nearest Employment Information Centre.
- Startup money exists too. The Development Bank of Mauritius runs a women entrepreneur loan at a very low rate with no collateral for smaller amounts. You need a simple plan and your papers, not connections.
Things To Walk Away From
Every one of these is active in Mauritius right now and every one of them targets women who need money quickly.
- Any job that asks you to pay first. Activation fee, registration fee, training kit, unlocking your earnings. Real work pays you. It does not bill you.
- Forex and crypto trading groups on WhatsApp. The national cyber security team has warned about these repeatedly, including cases where thousands of Mauritians lost money and were then told to pay tax to withdraw the profit that never existed.
- Recruitment ladders. If the money comes from bringing in other people rather than from selling a real product, it collapses and the last ones in lose everything.
- Promises of a fixed monthly amount for no work. Nothing on this page works that way. Everything here is trading your time, your skill or your product for money.
- Paying someone to set up a TikTok payout for you. The creator fund does not operate in Mauritius. Local brand deals do.
You Only Need One
Sixty six is not a to do list. Pick the single option that matches what you have today, and give it thirty days before you judge it.
I'm curious about yealth, click to visitThis page is information for people in Mauritius looking for home based work. It is not a job offer and it is not financial advice. Rules on food handling, childcare and business registration change, so confirm with the relevant ministry before you trade.