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8 Jobs You Can Do From Home

August 1st, 2007 by Paul

In my previous article I listed the 10 benefits of working from home and also promised that I would give advice on what kind of jobs you can do from home. Well in this article I’ll be doing just that. So grab a coffee and let’s gets started.

The first thing you should do when thinking about working from home is to avoid the work from home scams. The most obvious type of scam to ignore is the kind you may get in your email. The sort that asks you to help transfer money for a foreign investment company or something equally as dodgy.

Working from home also involves a lot of self motivation. There won’t be a boss or supervisor to push you along so if you lack strong self discipline then maybe working from home isn’t the right thing for you.

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8, eBay/Auction Sites: If you have a lot of objects around your house that you think you can sell then eBay can be a great way to make money. This is how I first started out. Selling off my old DVD collection brought in a nice little income that helped pay the bills until my own business took off. Also, look for niche areas within the sites, such as craft materials or books, that aren’t overpopulated so you can easily make a good name for yourself.

7, Arts/Crafts: If you’re good at at painting, drawing or making things you could sell your work in your local area or online. That’s also where eBay could come in useful. A lot of people sell their work on auction sites and make a nice little income. There are also weekend markets that welcome sellers, this is an excellent way of honing your business by seeing what sells and what doesn’t.

6, Secretarial Work: Many businesses look for home based typists or someone that has good data entry skills. Companies that hire home based secretaries require their employees to be very self motivated. If you don’t have the get up and go attitude this kind of work may not be for you. Also, if there is a local college or university - many students hire someone to do their typing for them as they don’t have time or the inclination to do it themselves.

5, Blogging: Writing for blogs can be a great way to make money. You could try starting your own blog or if you have great writing skills apply to write for others. Now you’re probably wondering how you can make money from blogs. Well Google AdSense is a good money maker for popular blogs or you could try Text Link Ads which is where most of the revenue for Job Tuition comes from.

4, Hairdressing: If you’re a qualified hairdresser then you could cut peoples hair from home. This will also add a social aspect to your work and if your customers really like you then they’ll keep giving you repeat business. As time goes by and with word of mouth you’ll gain even more customers. Also, if you have young children this cuts down on the child care fees as you are still able to watch the kids (within reason) and work the hours you want to work.

3, Babysitting (Family Day Care): When the phrase babysitting is used many people often think of a 14 year old girl sitting around and running up a huge phone bill for their employer. This doesn’t have to be the case at all. If you have a child care license then why not start looking after children from home. There are many parents out there that work full time and want to make sure that their kids are taken care of in a safe and secure environment.

2, Natural Therapies: There are many kinds of Natural Therapies that you can do from home. Such as Massage, Aromatherapy or Reflexology. A lot of hard working and stressed people seek out these services so if you’re qualified in any of those areas it could be a great way to start working from home.

1, Cooking: If somehow you managed to acquire Grannies famous cookie or cake recipe then maybe you could bake them for a local Cafe. Nothing like the taste of home cooking and it will also fill your home with the smell of freshly baked cookies everyday.

Working from home may not be for everyone but if you’re anything like me and hate the thought of having to drive in to work early every morning then doing jobs from home might seem like an attractive opportunity. Just keep in mind that you wont be making thousands in your first month but stick at it and eventually you could end up earning a nice living.

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10 Benefits Of Working From Home

July 23rd, 2007 by Paul

There are many benefits of working from home. They vary from working at your own pace without interruptions (annoying phone calls from other departments) to selecting what time you have your coffee breaks.

I’ve compiled a list of 10 benefits of working from home. These are from my own experiences as I now work full time from home to help develop my wife’s online business and also work on various blogs.

10, Privacy: One of the main issues that I had in my last job was that I never had any privacy. One such incident was when I was trying to eat my lunch. I would still have work colleagues ask me how or when I would fix their computer. Now that I work from home I can eat my food in peace.

9, Commuting: I think everyone has this on their list. Obviously when working from home there is no commuting involved, walking to the fridge for a cold drink doesn’t count. This will also save you money in the long run due to not having to pay astronomical fuel costs.

8, Relaxation: When working in a stuffy office or worse a cubical, it can be very difficult to relax. When at home you can take a break whenever you want, no need to ask a supervisor for permission. When I take time out to relax I go outside to play with my dogs.

Your pets will also appreciate this too. I know that my German Shepard adores the attention and just loves to play fetch when I’m out there.

7, Breaks: When working from home you can pretty much take a break whenever you want. You’re not tied down to the usual work related hours and certainly don’t need to answer to anyone when wanting a cup of coffee.

What I like about this situation is that I can take my lunch break whenever I want. Usually while watching my favourite comedy show on television.

6, Stationery: It might seem peculiar that I have stationery in the list but here is the reason why. Nobody can steal it. There’s nothing worse than having your envelopes or post it notes stolen in work and the mysterious pen vortex doesn’t exist. Meaning you will always have your favourite pen unless you’re like me and forget where you put things.

5, Co-Workers: There are none. No office politics, no gossip and certainly no office nazi.

4, Vacation: You can go on leave when it suits you. Not when it suits everyone else. If you want time off over Christmas you can without having to compete with other employees.

3, Self Esteem: When working from home I’ve noticed that my self esteem has improved. I’ve had time to work on the jobs that I enjoy and not to having to do menial work that my boss has put in front of me. I can now work on projects that challenge me and gives satisfaction.

2, Training and Development In my last job I was promised training and development but due to budget cuts I was given less work hours and no training. Now that I’m working from home I can do web based training whenever I want and improve my knowledge base on a daily basis.

1, Personal Relationships Since quitting my job and working from home my relationship with my wife has improved. I’m more outgoing and a lot more relaxed. I’m open to new ideas and activities because I now have the time and less stress.

So as you can see working from home for me has become a definite positive and if you’re able to do it yourself go for it. In my next article I will advise on the various kinds of work you can do from home. Not all will be computer related because there are other jobs that you don’t need a computer for.

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