| Working at home sounds like a dream come true and, | | | | coordinate orders or assist internet marketers in |
| while in the past, it may have been difficult to find | | | | managing their website development projects. |
| home based employment, today, the opportunities are | | | | Qualifications depend on the employer, but a phone |
| endless. From freelance writing and internet marketing | | | | and computer with DSL or broadband internet access |
| to specialized skills such as medical transcription, | | | | are essential. A fax machine and scanner/copier is |
| making money from an armchair is easier than ever. | | | | also helpful. Beyond that, previous corporate or specific |
| Freelance Writing | | | | industry experience can give applicants an edge. |
| Freelance writing is a spectrum of opportunities. At | | | | Medical Transcription |
| one end are high prestige jobs such as writing for | | | | Medical transcription is a growing field and one in which |
| Time magazine, and at the other end of the spectrum | | | | work-at-home jobs are often available. Training costs |
| is writing web content. High prestige jobs make more | | | | between $1000 and $3000 and takes 6 to 12 months |
| money, but require a long resume. Writing web content | | | | depending on the program. There are several online |
| doesn't pay as well, but it's easy to find work and a | | | | programs available as well as traditional brick and |
| great way to start freelancing. Investigate content sites | | | | mortar schools. A strong attention to detail and good |
| such as Demand Studios, Content Divas or | | | | grammar are the key to success in the field. Work at |
| Textbroker. There's also ad revenue sharing where | | | | home jobs may be offered to only experienced |
| writers supply the content and sites such as Suite101 | | | | medical transcriptions so plan on the possibility of |
| or eHow share the ad revenue. | | | | having to start at a hospital or clinic once training is |
| Internet Marketing | | | | completed. Note that hours are generally set and |
| Internet Marketing combines writing and web | | | | some employers require transcriptionists to meet |
| development. A popular way to make money is niche | | | | quotas. |
| blogging, which involves buying a domain, creating | | | | Sales |
| content on a specific topic, and launching a website | | | | Home based sales consultants are still in demand for a |
| monetized with ads. Knowledge of blogging, keywords, | | | | variety of products such as books, candles, and |
| search engine optimization (SEO) and Google's terms | | | | make-up. However, a successful sales business |
| of service is necessary for successful internet | | | | depends on having a large network of friends to draw |
| marketing. While a technical background is helpful, | | | | upon and the ability to market without being overly |
| internet marketing skills can be learned with online | | | | aggressive. For sewers or crafters, selling handmade |
| webinars or classes. Note that cash flow takes time to | | | | items on is a good option. Setting up an ebay seller |
| build. Expect to wait six months to a year to see any | | | | account creates income via a never ending virtual |
| significant income from internet marketing. | | | | garage sale. |
| Virtual Assistant | | | | With a computer as well as the patience and ability to |
| Virtual Assistant jobs are found on home employment | | | | learn a new profession, it is possible to work from |
| websites such as Odesk or Elance. The exact nature | | | | home. It takes time and some investment, but, with |
| of the job depends on the client, but virtual assistants | | | | perseverance, working from home can be profitable. |
| may create spreadsheets, make travel plans, | | | | |