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Let me say something from the start: If you are looking for a typist job where you have a boss who lets you to work from home, then stop right now looking at this page. I am sorry to say that you are going to be disappointed. There is only a very few instances where your current boss would let you work from home doing typing work; or if you are very lucky you will find that type of job through a friend or colleague. I know the hype that is on the Internet, and I know the truth! But if you don’t believe me and are convinced such jobs do exist on the Internet, then please bookmark this page so you can come back and read the truth.

The Type At Home Scam

Don’t waste your time looking on the Internet for work at home typing jobs. Advertisements on the Internet for at home typing jobs are almost guaranteed to be scams. One of the most common scams is that you will be asked a certain amount of money; in return, they will send you a list of companies who might or might not have employed typists in the past, with no guarantee that there will be employment now. Another common scam is that, you will be given information concerning freelance work for which you can then submit a bid where you will be in a bidding war against thousands of other people.

Legitimate Typing At Home

Opportunities for work at home typist positions have always been in demand. Due to advances in technology and word processors finding a legitimate home typing job in today’s market it very hard to find. Word processing software has reduced the need for a skilled typist. The need for individuals to hand type each address label or envelope has decreased. I do not know of anyone who cannot type, including my six-year-old grandson. Once authors would hire someone to transcribe handwritten notes onto a typed page, but now everything is done on a word processor program and there is no longer a need for this type of typing.

On one side of the coin all of this is bad news for those seeking to make some extra income from typing at home; on the other side you no longer have to do this type of work for next to nothing in pay. Been there, done that! Don’t feel as though there are no opportunities for you to use your typing skills; there are plenty of opportunities online to use not only your typing skills but also your brain! The easiest work at home opportunities for your typing skills is Online Surveys, eBay is extremely popular, online data entry, affiliate marketing can bring in some excellent income and is available to typist worldwide. If you are ambitious enough there are even programs that will show you step by step how to achieve your goals through Internet Marketing.

Work at Home Typing on the Internet

Typing at home on the Internet is a diverse and interesting way for home typists to use their skills on a self-employed basis. You can take control of your financial future and be your own boss with the wide variety of Internet based work at home opportunities. Most of the work at home opportunities listed here have a 100% money back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose and rewarding new career to gain. The typists’ works at home opportunities appraised by us have been thoroughly screened for legitimacy. They have been selected because the offer home based work opportunities to allow anyone with the basic typing skills and a bit of intelligence the chance to have their own online home business. PLEASE REALIZE THESE ARE NOT TYPING JOBS! Students, stay-at-home moms, retirees, out of work individuals will find a work at home opportunity from our wide selection of work at home ideas.

For a stay at home mom finding the balance between earning an income and raising a family can be challenging and exhausting. This is where a virtual job can help you. If you are one of the millions of mothers who want to contribute to the family finances but do not want to give the raising of your children to childcare, then working in the virtual world can be a profitable solution to your dilemma. Home based positions in customer service, virtual assistants and telemarketers allow you to schedule your work time around your families activities.

What is Needed to Work from Home?

The requirements for working from home are quite simple when compared to outside work.

• You will need to be able to dedicate enough hours each day to complete the daily tasks that are required by the client.
• You may need to hire a babysitter or even consider daycare options so that you are not distracted during the set work hours.
• In many cases clients insist that you work in a quiet location without background noises in order for you to better serve their customers.
• You will need a computer with an Internet connection
• A dedicated phone line…not the one you use for family…one just for your business only.
• Other items might include a printer, fax machine, and or transcription equipment.

When applying for a virtual assistant position, ask what equipment the client requires. If the client is in your local area, they might require that you have on site training for a week to ten days in order to train on any special equipment and to learn the company’s customer service procedures.

What Types of Virtual Jobs Are Available?

Your job experiences and training will help you obtain a work at home position easier than you might think. Virtual secretarial jobs are best for those who have worked in a business setting, preferably business administration, typing, and other office skills. Your tasks will be much the same as if you are working directly at the company. Typing documents, transcription, monitoring emails, setting up meetings, event planning and maintaining the business calendar. Depending on the companies’ requirements you could also be asked to edit reports, create spreadsheets and/or update web pages.

You can start your own virtual assisting business or use one of the virtual assistant service available both online and off.

Customer Service Positions

In many cases work-from-home customer service positions require prior customer service experience. Excellent typing and data entry skills are necessary because you will be answering customer questions, taking reservations, and processing orders. Talking to customers easily and be able to problem solve quickly in order to maintain quality customer service are also necessary. If you enjoy helping others and are able to maintain a professional demeanor in any situation, this position may be for you.

Work At Home Telemarketing

Work At Home Telemarketing positions are best for those who feel comfortable speaking with others and selling goods and services over the phone then you are well suited to at-home telemarketing positions. While some companies prefer hiring employees that have sales or telemarketing experience, there are others who are willing to train the right people.

Other virtual positions include appointment setting, reservation services, concierge services, and help desk services.

Where to Find Virtual Jobs

There are many places where you can not only find but also advertise for virtual assistants. Online classified, both free and paid, job boards, company websites to name just a few. Ask former employers, former co-workers if you are thinking of starting your own service. Local newspaper ads, trade newspapers, join small business groups both offline and online in order to meet people who might be in need of your services. Talk to you friends about the services you offer.

Once you find a virtual position that you are interested in make sure you send a professional resume outlining your qualifications and services. Send the resume to the client via the mail or email whichever they prefer. Remember the competition for virtual positions is tough, do your research on the client, approach them in a professional manner and you should be able to attract a few potential employers in a very short time.

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There is no place where the economy hasn’t hit our pocketbooks, our cost of living has increased and paychecks are not increasing to keep up with the cost of inflation. It is getting more and more difficult for the average person to make ends meet. Today more than ever people are looking for ways to make extra income just to pay for those daily living expenses. One of the ways some look to make extra cash is through contract work-especially those who have the skills that are needed in the creative and technical industry.

Contract work allows you to do the work that you have already been doing without the commute twice a day or juggling family schedules. This means that while you are working part time you will still be able to do the day to day chores you need to do…including a full time job if necessary, all within the comfort of your home during the times you are available. A lot of people are already using their creativity to explore new areas of income away from their day jobs. For instance, writers, photographers, web designers, graphic designers, artists; all explore ways to use their creativity to their advantage. Often times making more than they would at a day job. They have no set hours-only deadlines they have promised to their clients. Contract work will last as long as there is work to be done, once it is finished then you move on to the next project. How long you work, when you work, and how fast you work is all dictated by you

Those who do accept contract work do so on a work per project basis. The client will give the independent contractor a specific period of time to finish a project. Depending on the client and the job it could be a specific amount of time or when the final project is completed. The shorter the time period the higher the pay. It is up to the individual contractor to set how much time is needed to complete the project, collect a deposit, and secure a written contract from the client to insure full payment at the completion of the project. This freedom of scheduling your time for the project allows individuals to hold down a full time job as long as they want or need to. In some cases the individual will find that they have more work they can possibly handle, they then can make the decision to go full time on freelance work.

In the past decade it is becoming more common for individuals to do contract work while still holding a regular job-as long as the contract work does not compete with your current employer there should be no problem. Do not cross the ethical line between freelance/subcontracting and your regular job. Legally you could find yourself in a heap of legal trouble should this happen. The wise subcontractor looks for work outside his immediate area. Contract work opportunities are available nationwide-so shop around before you make the commitment.

The Internet has also given more freedom for the independent contractors in terms of time, resources, and variety of clients. Because it is easy to send files immediately over the web, do not be afraid to take advantage of all the freelance resources available on the web.

Working from home has never been easier with the technology available today. Market any skill you have and make money from it 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. However, not everyone is savvy enough to know how to market their skills online; that is why there are online companies who bring your skills to the employers both online and offline that need them. Sort of like an employment agency. One of the more popular sites is Go Freelance.com. This is one of the best freelance sites our group has visited.

What makes this site stand out from others? Three things stand out from other sites:

1.Selected jobs are emailed to you daily, without any membership costs.
2.A free special report “How to Find Freelance Work”
3.Free 10 day course with a membership

My favorite feature of GoFreelance.com is the free articles they offer. The article section is a terrific resource area any freelancer. There is also a more general section for any writer, website developer, web designers, a few resource articles for employers and there is even a section on how to write a job description online.

On first glance I noticed that GoFreelance doesn’t look like the average freelance website. The page you sign up on is a sales page with showy headlines, testimonials, and promises of untold wealth. I didn’t believe everything on the sales page, but have found GoFreelance a great resource for freelancers and also employers who have jobs to offer to those who are qualified to complete the jobs.

I signed up for the site’s free newsletter. This is a good resource, especially if you are not sure and don’t want to spend the money to sign up right away. The newsletter will list certain jobs so you can see exactly what type of offerings is available before investing any of your money in a membership. If you see a job that you really want to apply for, you can sign up at that time. It really is a good idea so that you can see what if any of the jobs available are something you could be interested in doing.

In the article section I was thrilled with the resources that were provided and the fact that it is not exclusively for GoFreelance members. This is not just your typical “FAQ” or “Help” section – these are real articles that give worthwhile information about freelancing or hiring a freelancer in particular.

Membership as a freelancer (membership is free for employers), is $40 per month (automatically billed to your credit card each month,) but that they do offer a 7-day trial membership for just $1 per day. They make every attempt to make sure this is the right path for you before you have to commit to any more money.

From an employer standpoint we found that posting an assignment is incredibly easy and, best of all, free. From the standpoint of an employer who is looking for someone to do any type of freelance work this is a big advantage since most competitor sites charge a small fee for selecting a freelancer to work on any project.

While the GoFreelance.com sales pitch seemed to have a bit of “hype” the site does offer a abundance of resources. If you are serious about freelance work this site is a definite site you should consider.

What GoFreelance offers:

* No fees for employers.
* An article section for members and non-members.
* Select jobs e-mailed to you daily, without membership.
* Posting a job is quick and easy.
* Free 10-day course with membership.
* With each membership a special report on how to find the right freelance work for your skills.

The cost of GoFreelance:

Membership is $40 per month (automatically billed to your credit card each month,) but they do offer a 7-day trial membership for just $1 per day.

Customer Service:

Help Desk Pilot takes care of all Go Freelance customer service needs. Based on what we have seen from competitor sites, it seems like the best so far to handle customer service for a website of this character. Logging into the system is a requirement, but once you do you’ll get same-day answers to the any questions you might have.

On the plus side:

You will receive first-rate projects, a free 10-day course and special report with membership, and a discounted 7-day trial. You can cancel membership at any time with no additional costs.

On the minus side:

You will have to buy a trial membership to actually see the site and then the $40 membership is automatically billed at the end of the first week.