Are you a "mousewife"?

The Daily Mail reported recently that "Britain’s mothers are turning into a nation of 'mousewives’ - by using home computers to boost their household income during the recession."

The internet is a popular way for stay-at-home mums to earn some extra income. Apparently 1 in 20 can earn at least £200 a month from using a computer (and of course its associated mouse) at home.

Some activities include selling books, DVDs, and CDs on auction websites, doing accounts for small businesses, reviewing events or products, setting up websites and acting as virtual PAs.

Enrico Bradamante, Director of Inkjet Systems, Europe at Kodak, who commissioned a recent poll said: ‘Whether they enjoy the activity or are simply doing it to raise money, people now have the freedom to set up home offices on low budgets but ongoing supplies costs need to be considered when purchasing equipment.

‘Low-cost office equipment is readily available and in addition to providing good value for money these products also offer superb quality.’

Mousewives' top ten jobs :

1. Online market research
2. Selling books, DVDs or CDs online
3. Mystery shopping
4. Reviewing events or items online
5. Typing
6. Setting up websites
7. Catalogue sales
8. Party plan
9. Accounts for other businesses
10. Childminding/babysitting