Whether you need extra cash for everyday expenses or for taking a wonderful vacation, working from home can be a great option to help you earn it. There are a lot of resources and choices available for those of us who would like to work from home. Choosing the one that is right for you will take some research.
One fast growing work from home opportunity is a Virtual Customer service Agent. You will answer the in-bound customer calls for companies such as Home Depot, 1-800-flowers, Virgin Atlanta, AAA Auto Clubs or Walgreens among others. They outsource their customer-service calls to companies that hire U.S.-based virtual agents.
You can set your own hours and pick an account that is best suited to you and your interest.
You will need a strong pleasant voice and good customer service-skills. High speed internet access, a computer and land-line are some of the equipment required. Average pay is between $8 to $15 an hour depending on the company, your experince, call volume and accounts. You are usually required to work at least 20 hours per week.
Work at Home Jobs
List of companies that hire inbound and outbound agents to work at home:
Alpine Access, LiveOps, Arise, Accolade Support, Customer Loyalty Concepts, Grindstone, WorkingSol.com, Sci@Home, Reps for Rent, West.com, Overflow, ACD Direct.
Get paid to write by websites such as Associatedcontent.com which pays about $10 per published piece and Myessays.com where you can earn up tp $100 for a comprehensive piece. You can also try freelance writing for magazines, newsletters of newspapers. Apply for freelance work at Cyberedit.com.
Become a Virtual Assistant with virtualassistantjobs.com and teamdoubleclick.com. A valuable resource for more information can be found at International Virtual Assistants Association.
Do your own research about work at home opportunities. Some companies hire agents as independent contractors which means you are responsible for managing and paying your own taxes, as well as some other start-up costs. Some companies have no fees to get started and others may require applicants to pay for their background and/or credit checks.
Working from home requires effort and dedication but can be very rewarding. If you are a self-starter, organized and are motivated to work this may be for you.
Start selling online today. You can open a storefront on eBay. This is a great way to earn some extra cash. eBay Stores will provide you with all the tools you need to build, manage, promote, and track your sales. If you don't want to open a store you can still sell items you don't want or need anymore for extra cash.