One of the biggest questions I get asked is, how can I work from home? Here are a few ideas I have thrown together for you.
1. Start a blog! You never know where you might end up!
2. Sell a handmade craft or invention! You can start an online store or sell it on Ebay! (I heart Ebay!)
3. Participate in Research Studies and surveys:
4. Tutor in your area of expertise!
5. Train to become a professional. From a lactation consultant to a personal trainer… there is a demand for jobs you can work part time!
6. Start an in-home daycare. If you love kids, this may be for you!
7. Be A Mystery Shopper! Use the MSPA to search for companies to work for. Note: Never pay to sign up to work for a company. It should be 100% free to sign up!
8. Add any more ideas in the comments section!
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14 responses so far ↓
1 Kelley // Feb 16, 2008 at
Great ideas!! Gee, what is Mystery Shopping?
Have a good day!!!
2 Valerie // Feb 16, 2008 at
I have another one…be a Virtual Assistant! That’s what I’ve done for 6 years. I can choose my own clients, do what I enjoy, and have time for my family. www.ivaa and www.iavoa are both excellent resources.
A virtual assistant is a small business owner who assists other small companies, real estate agents, lawyers, speakers, etc with their day to day administrative needs. I have worked as a real estate virtual assistant, primarily focusing on listing coordination, branding, website management, client touch and more.
3 Jenn // Feb 16, 2008 at
If I sign up for cash crate with one email can I use another email when filling out the surveys? I wanna keep the spam to a minimum.
4 The Bargain Shopper Lady // Feb 16, 2008 at
That’s a great idea! I would do that for sure!
5 Sammi // Feb 21, 2008 at
I just signed up at 5 survey places. So far most of the surveys offered have been for sweepstakes but the article I read on it said you had to keep looking around to find the ones that pay well.
6 Kyle @ Rather-Be-Shopping // Feb 23, 2008 at
Interesting tips. Have you ever done the mystery shopping thing? I have heard that it is riddled with fraud and you have to be really careful with who you are dealing with. Curious to hear from anyone who has done this sucessfullly.
7 The Bargain Shopper Lady // Feb 23, 2008 at
I have mystery shopped. I used to do fun coffee shop ones and such but now that I have kids, I really only do resorts and hotels because we can always use a free vacation!
8 Jack // Mar 21, 2008 at
Such a fun blog!
9 Tara // Apr 5, 2008 at
Kyle-I have been mystery shopping for the past 6 years. My husband and I always joke that we have not paid for a meal out since:)
I have never ran into any fraudulant activity. The money is so so but the free stuff is great:)
10 Tonya // May 20, 2008 at
I love your site, Thanks for all your wonderful tips!! But I wanted to post a warning about the cash crate surveys. Be leary of giving out your phone number. I did a few surveys, I haven’t been paid yet, but yesterday on my phone bill I had a charge from IDL Teleservices for $21.15. They are a third party billing company and charged my phone bill out of nowhere. I had no idea companys could do this. I never gave out my ss# or my credit card when I filled out surveys so I figured I was safe. I immediately called my phone company and put a third party block on my phone and luckily they are going to recover the charges from IDL. But I have been reading all over the internet about people who are not so lucky. Please beware!!!
11 Tonya // May 20, 2008 at
correction.. ILD Teleservices
12 Christiana // Aug 11, 2008 at
Start a home-based business! Direct sales has come a long way and is a classy and lucrative way to do business. Do your research and choose well. I have been in Arbonne for 2 years and it has been one of the biggest blessings to my family in so many, and very far-reaching, ways. It is service-oriented and so if you want to make a difference one person at a time (starting with your family!), it’s great! In this economy, this business booms! Plus, you can’t beat the quality. I call my business, R&R, rest and recovery, because I love my family and would otherwise not give enough time for myself to be all that I need for them. It is work, but I love it!!!
13 Work From Home Ideas For Tracy // Aug 25, 2008 at
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14 barb // Aug 26, 2008 at
I work from home doing medical transcription. I have been doing it for 6 years now. I have a 5 year old that just started kindergarten today and an almost 2 year old. The job allows me a pretty flexible schedule since I don’t have to be tied to my desk from 8 to 5. As long as I get my work done within each 24 hour day I can pretty much set my own hours. Some people take the At Home Professions course but I went to my local community college and took evening courses as I was still working full time outside the home at that time. So if you are interested in doing that from home, check with your local continuing education courses in your community to see what they have to offer.
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