Are you tired of seeing all the online scams about working from home, but you need a job that fits your schedule and needs? It's actually quite possible for you to get a job like this and work from home (without using a pyramid scheme, of course!)…. So, read the article below to find out!
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Part 1 of 3: Adding Income
Step 1. Perform tasks for websites
There are websites like Amazon's Mechanical Turk that will pay you a dollar or two to complete basic or quick tasks. This is a great way to make extra money in between homework or as an extra job.
Jobs like this are usually aimed at people who are overseas, where this amount of money is worth more. Don't be surprised by how little it pays. However, you can find another job that fits your hours, this is not a bad choice
Step 2. Start a blog
Start a website, put ads on it, and start creating content that will entertain people. You'll need some advertising and SEO (search engine optimization) to make sure you get enough readers to make some money, but running a blog is very easy to do if you're a good writer.
Make sure your blog covers topics that you are very familiar with, but also make sure that they are of interest to a large number of people. You might be able to explore more with a blog on parenting advice than with a 1980s railroad repaint blog
Step 3. Take care of other people's pets
If you live in a great location, you can earn extra cash by walking your dog or caring for your pet. Make sure the owner knows that you are handling more than one animal at a time. Some dogs don't get along well with other dogs.
You can start taking care of the pets of people you know. Once you've built a few referrals, you can advertise them to nearby stores. Once you get worthy clients, you can also advertise them online too with websites like Yahoo or Craigslist
Step 4. Guarding other people's homes
You can also do the same and look after other people's houses. Work part time as a house cleaner or maid. This will be an alternative for people who are restless to leave their homes for a long vacation. Develop a good reputation with lots of referrals and you'll get paid to live in other people's homes!
- Start by working for people you know like friends and family. Build a reputation and advertise online or to your neighbors.
- It may not work at home traditionally thought, but you can make money living in a house. That way, it would even be better for the student than staying at his mother's house.
Step 5. Sell other people's junk
Do garage sales for people (to cut profits) or grab free stuff from Craigslist, and update them and then sell them. This can be a good way to generate additional cash. Start by working for your family members and advertise to do so for others.
You can sell your own junk too. If you just need enough money to buy yourself a new Play Station, try combining your own stuff first before taking someone else's stuff
Step 6. Perform photographic stocking
Stocking photography means taking high quality photos of the basics and selling the rights to use them to companies or websites. There are many websites that will buy your stock photography; all you need is a camera and a good eye.
Viewing angles and shooting in most conditions are the point, not a good camera
Step 7. Write articles
Websites like eHow and Listiverse will pay you some money to produce content for them. If you are a fast writer and you have an idea for some content, this will be a good way to make some extra money. You can also apply as a writer to content article creation agencies such as Contentesia.
Part 2 of 3: Have a Home Based Career
Step 1. Become a Virtual Assistant
You will earn money from home by being a working assistant for one or more people on the internet. Your assignments will require tasks that a personal or corporate assistant would normally do in the office. Quite a number of workers are looking for part-time assistants to do things like type documents, make calls and send marketing emails to clients. If you want to be an assistant on a full time basis, then you can take on more than one client.
Step 2. Become a freelance writer
Another way to make money from home is to write online. There are many opportunities to work as a freelance writer on the internet. Many companies now rely on internet marketing and writers who can do SEO and write content on their websites. You can also blog to survive and make money from advertising or blog for others and earn a steady monthly income. The online writer can also write news stories, e-books or be a shadow writer for his clients.
Step 3. Become a Transcriptionist
There are many reasons why people need to transcribe their digital documents, from the unwell to the doctor. You can find work or make something for yourself by offering transcription services from students to lawyers.
- Keep in mind that for a more specialized transcription, you will need a background in that field. Medical and legal quiet transcriptions are examples.
- Since you will be paid for a piece, you need to be very fast, write and read accurately. Practice!
Step 4. Become a Graphics or Web Designer
Due to the increasing need to do business on the internet, the need for people who can create websites and graphics has also increased. This will be an advantage for people who know various computer languages, graphic design and drawing software or programming. Stay up-to-date with the latest technology so that your talents are sought after.
Step 5. Create an academic paper
There are many people from high school students to office workers with doctorates who have more jobs than they can afford. You will get paid to do it for them! Writing other people's papers can be a great way to make money if you are a good writer and willing to learn a lot of subjects. There are many companies that provide this service that you can work with if you wish.
Technically this is legal for you although it is less legal for your customers. If you don't have a problem with it, then go for it
Step 6. Become a software engineer
These are jobs where you have to create entirely new software (or repair or overhaul existing ones) for companies or individuals. It takes some skill and training, but if you're someone who likes to work in pajamas and doesn't want to deal with other coworkers, then this is great!
Step 7. Become a money person
Financial advisor, accountant, tax assistant or a name you might come up with: people hate to deal with the drudgery of having money. If you're good with numbers and you're willing to learn how to manage money effectively, starting a business or working for a company to do this kind of work is great.
Step 8. Become a translator
If you can speak more than one language fluently, then you are gold. You can easily work translating documents, websites, books, and various other written work in any language you can. This means being absolutely fluent in both Languages: four years of learning Spanish just won't work.
Step 9. Become a babysitter provider
If you live at your mother's house, you can make work at home by keeping a few children in your house. Make sure you charge an appropriate fee as your wages to look after the children (food, toys, etc). Keep in mind that in most jurisdictions, you will need a license to do this.
Step 10. Become a teacher
If you have the qualifications, you can work as a teacher or professor in an online school or college. With a little qualification, you can also work as a tutor for an online school or test prep service. There are many schools or services online, so try to check all the options before taking a job.
Part 3 of 3: Starting a Home Business
Step 1. Identify the capabilities that can be used to become a home based business
Not all jobs can be done effectively from home, so examine your strengths and experiences to decide if you can work from home effectively for yourself and your family.
- Calculate how much money you need to make. Determine how much money you need to make to live comfortably. In some cases, you may need to factor in operating costs, initial cash outlays to start your business and it may take some time to turn them into a profit. Calculate your monthly bill to determine the total money you need to make and how much money you should add to your savings account.
- See if you have the tools/equipment to make your home business a success. Know what items you need to include in your expenses. In some cases, certain computers and software can do it. However, if you run a business with other types such as embroidery or catering business, you may need to buy certain equipment to start your home business.
- Decide if you need an assistant or you can do it yourself. Another expense to think about is whether you need an assistant. For example, if you are starting a house painting company, you may need to hire one or two employees to help you complete bigger jobs.
- Find a specific room in your home that you can use as an “office.” Even if you plan to focus on doing your business in this area, you will need your own space to do paperwork and billing. Whether it's at the kitchen table or you can use the entire room as your office, identify the room before you start working.
Step 2. Learn how to make an organized day
Being self-motivated is the key to being effective “at home”. If you are not an organiser, you may find it difficult at first. Use planning and organizing tools to help you focus on your schedule.
- Get a comprehensive planner or use the organization's software system on your computer. No one else will direct you, so you need to write every appointment or/and deadline in your planner. Avoid just "remembering" because you will only lead you to failure.
- Check your day to determine when you will be working. If you are a busy parent and need to leave the house from early in the morning until late at night to pick up your child, identify how many hours a day you can dedicate to work. Maybe you will work in the afternoon if you are busy looking after your children during the day.
- Create an organizational system that will help you prioritize work/clients. If you have multiple clients continuously, create a filing system that will help you. In some cases, putting documents and information in a large folder per client and pinning information on the corkboard in your office about that client can help you.
- Set up a professional billing system and send invoices on a bi-monthly or monthly basis. Use a software bill template on your computer or you can create your own using Excel. Decide when you plan to provide the invoice so you can be sure you've sent it on the same day of each month to ensure consistent payments. Make it 10 days for late policy, if possible, make sure you get it on time.
Step 3. Actively promote your business and find clients
Even if you already have several clients for your home business, you may still want to increase interest in your company. In a topsey turvey economy you never know how long a client will last.
- Social media. Promote relevant information on social media channels – especially interesting news or information that will spark conversation. For example, if you run an organic food catering business from home, write articles about the benefits of organic food or offer easy recipes.
- Traditional advertising. When traditional advertising has its place, TV, radio, and printing will be expensive. However, consider using flyers or placing your business cards in stores or places you visit.
- Network. Join local trade halls or industry groups to attract new clients. For example, if you're an economic blogger, study bank and credit union expos or marketing seminars to build your network.
- Quickly read the lines online. Places like Zaarly or Craigslist will probably give you some pointers, but still consider Googling your profession. For example, if you are a writer, search Google for “writer jobs” or “writing jobs” to find job boards.
Step 4. Create a realistic schedule that will work for you
Some home businesses have a specific field base and others require to work using a computer. Regardless of the type of business you're in, you need to understand that a day spent three hours just eating at a company is too much. You are the one in charge, this means you will dictate to yourself whether you will make money or not.
- Weekends and holidays probably won't exist. Believe it or not, you may need to double-check your order on a Sunday night or after Thanksgiving dinner. Most independent ownership of a home-based business will revolve around a deadline – if that deadline falls on a Monday or the day after a holiday, you may need to work when someone else is off.
- Working at night and on vacation is a reality. Even during vacation you may still need to work, so be prepared to remain accessible via phone or email.
- Be available 24/7 for your clients to outperform your competitors. Whatever your business, you need to differentiate yourself from the rest. This means being constantly accessible can take you further as a product of superior quality. If you want your clients to trust completely and depend on you, never fail to meet deadlines.
- Continuously learn and integrate new skills into your business. Another way to lead in a competition is to constantly learn new skills or ways to grow your business. Take courses or seminars on the internet to broaden your horizons.
Tips
- Most of the homework will be done via the internet, but you can also make money from home even if you are not technologically savvy by running a daycare in your home. It is very important that you find a home job that you enjoy and that provides you with a significant amount of money to sustain your life.
- Give your home business time to take off – building a client base won't happen overnight, so be patient and give it a little time.
