Work at Home Jobs Ideas
Data Entry Work at Home
Learn How To Do Data Entry Work from Home
Data entry involves entering specific information into a spreadsheet for easier viewing. Each employer that hires someone to perform data entering, will have different types of information entered in different spreadsheet set ups.
This is the most sought after telecommuting position out there. While there are true data entry jobs available; you’ll find that most are infamous online scams. It’s important that you research any data entry job ad you come across before applying.
Where to find Data entry jobs:
The online job searching boards are the first places to start. There are several to choose from, so be sure to search each one for any available positions. You can also check out telecommuting job sites, to see if there are any positions available to apply for.
Your best bet to finding these jobs, though, is by using the freelance bidding job sites. As with the telecommuting data entry positions, competition for the freelance positions can be fierce as well, so be sure your bids outshine the rest.
Skills you need:
Data entry doesn’t need special schooling or certifications to perform. You should, however, be knowledgeable of spreadsheet programs like Excel. You should have good typing and 10 key speeds as well. 10 key speeds are sometimes a requirement for some companies.
You may need to have good listening skills as some data entry projects will require you to extract certain information from audio files to place into spreadsheets.
Tools you need:
You should have a reliable computer with a high speed internet connection. You will need a spreadsheet program installed; preferably Microsoft Excel as this is the most common program used by most companies. You should have an email program to use for sending and receiving the projects as well.
How much money can you make?
Data entry is usually paid a per line rate. This can vary from .08-.12 per line completed in projects.
Freelance Writing Jobs
Work at Home Idea: Learn How to Be A Freelance Writer
For those who are looking for something with a more flexible schedule; freelance writing is an excellent way to provide you with that. This type of job can have grueling deadlines to meet, but you usually don’t have a set time schedule to stick by, like you would with a 9-5 job.
Where to find Freelance writing jobs:
Some of these jobs can be found on the more popular online job boards, but typically writers use the bidding sites. While these sites have paid memberships, you can use some of the free membership packages to get you started. Some of these sites ask for a fee for providing you with this service, which is taken out of your earnings after you complete a project.
Skills you Need:
A freelance writer should possess knowledge of the English language and have good spelling and grammar skills. Another important skill you should have is being able to proofread your work or at least have someone available to proofread it for you.
While it isn’t necessary to have a college degree in English literature to do freelance writing, you should have a good understanding of how writing structure works. This would include how to come up with a title for your piece, Introduction, points to support what the piece is about and a conclusion. All parts need to be able to flow together well in order to write a good article or piece.
Good researching skills will be a must. Every piece of work you will be asked to do will require some type of researching for pertinent and factual information. Providing false facts will only hurt your chances for more work in the future.
Tools you need:
A freelance writer should have a good computer with a high speed internet connection. The computer should have word processing software as well as good virus/spyware/firewall software programs for internet surfing protection. A printer may be handy to print out your projects for better proofreading.
More handy tools to have by your computer are a dictionary and a thesaurus. While these tools can be used on online sites, it’s still much faster and easier to use the printed book versions in most cases. You should also have some notebooks and pens handy for jotting down quick notes before writing articles.
How much money can you make?
Usually, freelance writers are paid per project that they do. Articles can bring in anywhere from $8-$20, while eBooks can bring in $15-$20 a page. This also depends on your experience as a writer or in a particular field that you’re writing about, like financial writing. Some will get paid per hour rates, such as $20-$50 an hour.
Employment in Legal Document Coding
Seeking Employment in Legal Document Coding
Legal document coding is one way to break into the data entry field, if you’re comfortable with the legal field.
Legal document coding makes research more refined to suit someone in the legal field’s needs. Time is important to the lawyers and their teams, so gaining access to the information in a quick manner is vital. A legal document coder will take the necessary information and get it placed within the coding documents, so the researching process can be quick for the legal team.
Where to find Legal Document Coding Jobs:
Check with your local legal offices to see if they’re in need of some help. They may also refer you to other legal offices within local counties. You can also check out the any of the online job boards and do a search for these jobs.
There are some companies that hire telecommuting legal coders. A search on the internet can help you find some of them to apply to. Find out what skills or requirements you need before applying. Also, check out the freelance bidding sites.
Skills you need:
While it isn’t necessary to have any specific schooling to become a legal document coder, you should have some knowledge in the legal field. Some companies will require you to have at least one year of working in a legal office, while others require you have experience with subjective and objective coding, which are highly important for proper legal indexing.
Your typing skills will need to be at least 40 wpm. Each company will have a different requirement, so check with them for their specific typing speed.
Tools you need:
As with any work from home job, a computer with a reliable internet connection is the most important tool. The computer should have plenty of available space for any required software download they may want you have, due to some of the coding being done through these programs.
Each company is different on how the coding will be done. Some may want you to scan and fax the completed documents, so a printer/scanner/fax machine may be needed. Others may prefer the documents be mailed to a specific address, so a certain type of envelopes may be required. Check with the company’s policies to see if there’s a reimbursement program.
How much money can you make?
The pay for this type of work can be about .08- .10 cents per line. Some companies will pay a per project rate which will vary with each one.
Become a Website Designer
Work at Home Idea: Website Designer
If you have some experience in designing websites whether it’s ones you did for yourself or ones you did for others, this could be a good telecommuting opportunity for you to check into. Most companies are starting to offer websites to showcase their business. There are even some individuals who are looking to start a website either for fun or for profit, so the possibilities for telecommuting web design jobs are there.
Where to find Web design jobs:
These website design jobs are usually found on the popular online job board websites. There you will find many companies looking to hire designers to add to their business team or those who are just looking to get a few projects done.
If you’re looking to offer your web design services as a freelancer, you should check out the freelance bidding sites. They have job postings specifically for website designers.
Skills you need:
In order to get a telecommuting web design position, you will need some experience at designing websites. At the very least you could have some training under your belt if you don’t have experience. Most companies only hire those with experience, because of the technical intricacies that designing poses.
One way to gain some experience is to use the freelance bidding sites and design a few sites for the clients there. This will help you have some experience to add to your resume when applying for the site designing jobs.
Tools you need:
You will need a computer with a high speed internet connection. A website building software program should be installed on your computer to help make the designing process easier for you. Your computer should also be equipped with a file transfer program to upload files onto website servers.
How much money can you make?
How much money you can make in website designing, depends heavily on how much experience and skill you have at doing the designing. The people who have extensive experience can make $40-$50 an hour and then some. The ones with less experience can see $20-$30 an hour.
Those who choose to design as a freelancer, generally will charge anywhere from $15-$100 an hour. Some offer a per project rate, but most choose to go with an hourly rate as the job can entail a lot of work.
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