Why not just ask wife what she likes to do? Possibly she can turn an hobby that she is good at and make money out of it. I would start with that and then check out a local book store on starting up a business, etc. the work from home stuff only makes money for ppl sucking other into buying this useless stuff from them... nothing is free, and there are no short-cuts in life, if that was true we would all doing it =) She could take up freelance photography, art design, or writing to name a few if she has any talent in any of there areas? She need to get in touch with others that may already be doing this and making money. She could join a local meetup, or support group, google ppl and network!
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