Step1
Many of the work from home opportunities are legit, but a lot are fraudulent. Be cautious in making your decision. Also, make sure you pick something you will enjoy doing and have the time to do. Strive to be the best you possibly can be at whatever you choose.
Step2
GREAT HOME BASED BUSINESS IDEAS
BECOME A FREELANCER
Places such as, Elance.com and Odesk.com allow you to bid on posted projects. If you are the winning bidder, the project is assigned to you. They range from being a virtual assistant, data entry, blogging to web design.
Also, check the listing at Ifreelance.com. Apply at Channelforce.com and register with Genuinejobs.com.
Step3
WRITE ARTICLES
You can write how-to’s, memoirs, opinion pieces, and debates. Some wonderful places to submit your work and earn nice royalties are:
• eHow.com – My favorite so far
• Helium.com – Pay well for Marketplace and Contests
• Constant-Content.com
• AssociatedContent.com
Step4
WRITE REVIEWS
Be truthful. Do not make up things to sound knowledgeable. Be interesting. Always include as many details as you can. Explain all the benefits the consumer will get from this product and any drawbacks. Some great places to write reviews for are:
• Epinions.com - $10.00 per 10 reviews
• Ciao.com
• Reviewstream.com - $2.00 per review and $0.10 per vote!
• Reviewme.com
Step5
BECOME A MYSTERY SHOPPER
Mystery shopping not only earns your money, but it is a lot of fun. There are many companies to choose from to become a mystery shopper. As with all businesses be careful as to which one you join. Shops are sometimes far and in between, so it is a good ideas to join more than one. My favorite is Jancyn.com.
Step6
PET SITTING BUSINESS
People love their pets and they just hate leaving them alone in a kennel. The pet owner can hire you to go to their home, feed their little critter, love on it, and take it out. You set your own fees for this service.
Step7
SELL PET SUPPLIES ONLINE
Pets take high priority in a person’s life. Have you seen everything available for Fido or Frisker’s lately? It is incredible. There is no reason you cannot cash in on the pet frenzy.
Step8
START A DAYCARE
There are not too many quality daycares around. It is a huge need. Yes, there are many daycares, but most leave a lot to be desired. Decide on a decent rate and take exceptional care of the children. The parents will be your advertising after you get a couple of kids.
Step9
JOIN AN ESTABISHED HOME-BASED BUSINESS
There are tons of businesses you can join. I suggest looking at wahm.com. They have work at home opportunities and affiliations you can join.
Step10
MAKE JEWELRY AND SELL IT
Many people are making their own jewelry now and selling them for a nice profit. You can sell your creations from your own website or at an auction, such as, eBay.
Step11
START YOUR OWN CONSULTING SERVICE
Consulting businesses do very well. What do you know? You can consult about job interviewing skills, business, jewelry making, pet care, guitar stringing, etc.
Step12
BEGIN A PLANT NURSERY
Are you good with plants? Maybe you should start a small nursery. Advertise in your local newspaper and have your friends spread the word.
Step13
BECOME A CYBER SECRETARY
A cyber secretary is a great way to make money at home. One fabulous resource is speak-write.com.
Step14
Most any one can work from home. The trick is to find the right home-based business for you. They are out there. Research your options. Join http://www.homebasedbusiness.com to build your Home Based Business.
Comments
Tonig said
on 7/16/2008 Many good ideas.
missforty said
on 7/10/2008 Love the jewelry idea, that sounds fun!
klnygaard said
on 6/30/2008 just wanted you to know, I found odesk because of your article. I just completed my first assignment in writing. Thank you so much.
klnygaard said
on 6/29/2008 good article
spinningblue said
on 6/16/2008 Great article! Lots of good ideas.
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