The Best Way to Look for Telecommuting Jobs
Once you’ve made the decision to work from home, now comes the hard part…finding a telecommute job.
There are plenty available jobs. Unfortunately, most companies that hire telecommuters don’t advertise these jobs in the local classifieds. To find a legitimate work from home opportunity, you’ve got to hit the Internet, and the pavement.
1. Visit Work at Home Job Boards: The Internet features several legitimate work at home boards, and most don’t require a fee. Find opportunities for freelancing writing, data entry, order entry, and virtual assistants.
2. Present the Idea to Your Boss: Companies, especially small businesses, are always looking for ways to lower their expenses. In fact, a few companies have created telecommute positions, wherein employees work from home. In turn, employers don’t have to pay retirement benefits, health insurance, etc.
3. Hit the Pavement and Market Yourself: If your current employer doesn’t want to experiment with telecommuting…another employer might. Don’t let the word “no” stand in your way. Choose a business specialty or niche and market yourself as a freelancer. Design business cards, draft a cover letter and resume, put on your best professional attire, and go business-to-business.
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How to Benefit from Free Backup Software?
My first major backup nightmare happened about four years ago. I had decided to write a young adult novel, in which I spent an entire weekend working on a two chapter draft. Afterwards, I got busy and neglected the book for three weeks. When I returned to work on the project…I couldn’t open the file.
I opened Word, attempted to pull the file, and received an error message. I don’t know what happened, but for some reason a file glitch occurred, and the document (all fifteen pages) disappeared forever.
Unfortunately, I had no one to blame but myself. Whether you take Computer 101 or Freelance Writing 101, creating backup files is the first lesson taught. And normally, I do backup. But this time, I got comfortable. Besides, I had never had a problem in the past.
Yeah, computers are smart. Even so, they’re still machines, and machines can go crazy. Read more
Weighing the Cost of Telecommute Life
For some, the decision to telecommute or work from home is easy. They have a solid business idea in mind, and they’ve researched how to start and run a successful business. Then again, others are hesitant to do their own thing. They like the peace of mind that comes with a steady paycheck, and they don’t want to hustle.
Yet, in many cases, telecommuting just makes sense. Some employees have a lengthy commute. There’s also the cost of daycare. What’s more, employees tend to spend their disposable cash on morning coffee runs and lunches. Without realizing, more than half their check is spent before they get it.
Some people think they can’t afford to work from home. True, it takes time to build a new business and income is usually unpredictable during the first few months. Still, persons who choose to telecommute or work from home save money on fuel, child care, and unnecessary dining out.
Think about this: if you currently allot half your paycheck to transportation and daycare expenses, earning less money with a home based business won’t necessarily break the bank. You’ll eliminate or significantly reduce your two biggest expenses. Yet, you can increase your take home pay tremendously.
It’s worth consideration.
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Pace Yourself and Avoid Burn Out
As a freelancer, I’m no stranger to a hectic schedule. During my earlier writing days I would work around the clock - mornings, evenings, and weekends. I didn’t view myself as a workaholic. Rather, I was working toward a goal. I wanted to eliminate unnecessary debt. Plus, my husband and I were looking to buy our first place and I wanted to save for a down payment.
Once I reached my financial goals, I took a step back from my freelance business. I didn’t stop the business or move to a new venture. Instead, I learned how to set limits and pace myself. Read more
What Do You Need to Start a Home Based Business?
Are you ready to take the plunge and start your home based business? Many people have the desire to work from home, but few people have the nerve. This is understandable. Running a home business isn’t easy, and success isn’t guaranteed.
Still, this shouldn’t stop you from at least trying. So what if the business venture doesn’t work? You can always return to the workplace - or better yet - choose a different opportunity. If you have the drive and persistence, something good is bound to happen.
And the best part…most home based businesses can be started with little up-front cash. Since you’ll run the business from your home, you won’t need to look for office space or hire an assistant. Home based businesses differ; as will the initial supplies. Today, it seems as if more and more freelancers operate online businesses. This includes freelance writers, affiliate marketers, wholesaler, virtual assistants, etc.
Anyone who decides on these business ventures can start tomorrow without spending a dime. The requirements: a computer (preferably a laptop), Internet, printer, and a quiet workspace.
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