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The Best Work-From-Home Jobs for 2021

Are you ready to work remotely? Then keep reading to find out what the best work-from-home jobs are for 2021.

The Best Work-From-Home Jobs for 2021With advances in technology and corporate attitudes being more accepting of telecommuting, there are more work-from-home positions than ever before!

According to FlexJobs’ annual analysis of the remote work industry, in the past year, there has been more growth in the variety of remote job titles than ever before.

Do you have more of an entrepreneurial spirit?

No problem.

According to Early to Rise, if you have ambition, vision, desire, and are willing to work hard, you can start a successful online business for less than $500.

If you’re ready to FINALLY work-from-home — here are some of the best resources, remote job leads, and information to jumpstart your work-at-home career in 2021!

Looking for a Telecommuting Position? 

According to FlexJobs, the fastest-growing work-from-home job categories are medical and healthcare, computer and IT, customer service, education and training, sales, and accounting and finance.

Here are the top career fields and companies hiring in these industries:

Still not finding what you’re looking for?

These articles will help you find the perfect telecommuting option based on your particular situation.

Work-at-Home Jobs By Occupation

If you have a college degree or experience in a professional field, you can likely bring those skills, education, and experience home as more and more occupations can work remotely.

Here is a list of some of the professional occupations that allow telecommuting:

Work-From-Home Jobs Listed By Industry

If you want to work in a particular industry, here are some remote jobs and ideas you can do from home:

Remote Jobs and Opportunities by Interest

If you have a hobby or passion for a certain niche, believe it or not, you can search for work-from-home jobs and home business opportunities by interest.

Here are some of the main areas of interest to check out:

Work-at-Home Jobs by Situation 

Many factors go into finding the right work-from-home job for your particular situation. Whether you need insurance, a flexible schedule, or something that doesn’t involve phone work, we have resources to help you quickly find what you need.

No Experience, No Problem

If you don’t have a college degree or you lack experience, there are plenty of remote jobs and opportunities for beginners. Check out these companies and helpful tips for getting started on your journey.

Are You Disabled?

Employment Options helps qualified job seekers with disabilities (who receive SSDI or SSI benefits) find work-at-home employment for free. In addition to finding suitable remote positions, their certified career counselors help clients assess skills and abilities, application completion, preparing resumes, interview practice, and much more.

Related Content: Best Work-at-Home Jobs for People with a Chronic Illness

Are You Located Outside the United States? 

The Work at Home Woman is geared for U.S. residents, but we do have a post for Canadians, and FlexJobs has a great list of international listings.

The Best Work-From-Home Jobs for 2021

Need Extra Cash?

For some reason, surveys, short tasks, and odd jobs get a bad rap. No, they’re not going to make you rich, but they can help you pay down your debt, cover your coffee habit at Starbucks, or add some extra money to your savings account. To be successful with side hustles — you just need to create a plan and execute it. For instance, if you answer four surveys a day, and each pays $1.00, and you do this for 30-days at the end of the month, you’ll have $120!

Want to Bring Your Current Job Home?

Do you already have a job that you LOVE? Then bring it home by submitting a telecommuting, flextime, or job sharing proposal (and don’t assume your employer will say no until you’ve asked). Start by checking your company’s telecommuting policy; if there’s nothing in the manual, do your research, and write up a flex time or work-at-home proposal. Be sure to include all of the benefits to the company – including the cost to recruit and hire a new employee to replace you if you decide to quit.

Need help writing your proposal? Here are some articles to help you get started.

Want to Be Your Own Boss?

Do you prefer to be your own boss? But you don’t know what to do, and you’re not sure how to get started? No problem. You can take many paths to become an entrepreneur, from building a business from scratch to purchasing a franchise or business-in-a-box concept.

Here are some small business options to consider.

Join a Direct Sales Company

The direct sales industry has come a long way in the past 20 years; now offering products from major designers and well-known corporations, the opportunities are endless.

If you’re not familiar with the direct sales model, here’s how it works. For a small startup fee, you’ll get everything you need to start and run a business from home. For each product that you sell — you’ll earn a commission. Most direct sales companies provide you with training, marketing materials, a website, and sample products.

Here are some companies with fun opportunities:

For more direct sales opportunities, check out this massive list of companies you can choose to work with!

The Best Work-From-Home Jobs for 2021

 Starting a Business on a Budget?

Are you working on a tight budget? No problem. Many home-based business opportunities and courses are FREE or only require a minimal investment. Here are just a few resources to get you on your way.

Need more budget-friendly ideas? Check out Chris Guillebeau’s book, The $100 Startup, where he features numerous case studies from successful entrepreneurs who launched businesses on shoestring budgets.

Become an Independent Business Owner

With these options, you file your paperwork for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or an Employee Identification Number (EIN). You’ll then contract with larger companies to provide customer service via the phone. The advantages of this arrangement are you’re given extensive training, and you don’t have to find your own clients. The disadvantages of these options are you have less control over how you run your business, and your earning potential can be limited since you’re not negotiating your own rates.

Become a Home-Based Franchise Owner

While franchises usually require a substantial startup fee, they can be a low-risk and lucrative way to run your own business. The beautiful thing about a franchise is that all the hard work has been done for you; you pay for the franchise and fees, and you’re given a detailed roadmap on how to replicate the business exactly. But because you’re working with an established name brand, you don’t have as much flexibility in how you conduct business since you must adhere to the franchise agreement.

Business-in-a-Box

For a minimal start-up fee, a business-in-a-box gives you a detailed roadmap on starting and running an at-home business. With this option, you tend to have more flexibility, and you don’t have to build a team.

Start a Home Business From Scratch

If you’re up for the challenge, starting a business from scratch gives you the most flexibility regarding how you run your business and how much you earn. The downside is you’re doing it all on your own and figuring out the components as you go.

Here are some business ideas you can start at home:

Need more ideas? This post has 99 work-at-home ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Need Training? 

No matter where you’re at on your career path, we have training resources and tools, like our career and business planners, that can help you get to that next level.

See these to get started:

Conclusion

So what’s the best work-from-home opportunity for 2021? That’s for you to decide!

There is no one-size-fits-all career solution when it comes to choosing a work-at-home opportunity, but I think each one of these is a good option.

Now that I’ve shared my take on the best work-from-home jobs for 2021 – I want to know what you think! Leave a comment and let me know: What’s your favorite way to make money from home? Or what type of business do you run?

Originally published December 22, 2016. Content updated December 2, 2020.

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About the Author

Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna is the publisher and founder of The Work at Home Woman, which has been helping individuals find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls since 2009. Through her unconventional career path of holding over 30 jobs and obtaining two college degrees, she's been able to figure out how to find a career path that you're truly passionate about. Holly's had the pleasure of sharing her expertise on sites like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post, Woman's Day Magazine, as well as being recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career.” Holly resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and daughter and enjoys reading, traveling, and yoga.

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56 Comments

  2. Michael Lee

    I have been looking for a job near me and I thought I should think about remote work. It is interesting that remote work is up more than 30% since 2007. I am curious if this trend will continue going forward.

  3. Justin

    I am looking for advice. I have recently been laid off from my industrial mechanic job and plan on moving in a few months. I have a job lined with working construction after the move. I don’t have any degrees but have several certifications on LinkedIn. I don’t own a car or bicycle, and am looking for suggestions on how to compensate for the time between jobs.

  4. Sammy

    Hi.
    Happy New Year!
    Very interesting the list. I am new and I am as overwhelmed with so much information. I do not know where to start!

  5. Shawn

    I’m so glad there’s other ways to make money besides getting up in the morning and going to work for a narcissist employer who couldn’t care 2 cents about their employees. Side hustle millionaires are on the rise! :-)

  6. Mahlon Barash

    Can you recommend any work from home jobs for people living overseas with an internet connection?

  7. Tammy Darcy

    Thanks Holly for sharing such a long and interesting article. I like the way you present the list.
    Great Stuff you wrote and appreciate your work as well. Keep Writing this kind of articles. I loved to share your blog as much as I can.

  9. Terry Wright

    Thanks for a great article! It’s very comprehensive and you have included to excellent links
    for further research.

    Much appreciated!!

  12. Cori Ramos

    Hi Holly,

    Can you believe this year is almost over?

    Thanks for putting these ideas together. You have given us some great suggestions for making money from home in 2018.

    Definitely passing this along! :)

    Have a great day and rest of the week!

    Cori

  15. Divyanka Gaur

    Hi Holly,

    I am very grateful for all of the information that you have provided us. It is a very interesting blog I had a great time reading this. Thank you for sharing.

  16. Captain Janks

    What companies offer remote sales jobs that pay over $25 per hour and offer commission and bonus where do I look to find these opportunities ?

    Inside Sales and Team building opportunities ?

  17. Natasha Evans

    I work from home as a Survey Taker. I also sing in a band. There are times when these jobs really dry out. I want to write as a freelancer but don’t want to pay to start. I have started a Website on WordPress is this a good choice?

  18. Keith

    I’m A upcoming music Artist, And Also I’m trying to help my Lady start up with her cupcakes & dinners. That she been trying to start up, And me with my own music Label/ brand. I read over some of the different types of work from home jobs. From A Little bit of what I stated, What do you think Would be A right fit? Anyone?

    • Holly - The Work at Home Woman

      Hi Keith, Food is tricky because each state has different laws and regulations about commercial cooking in home-based kitchens. So, she’ll first need to research the laws and regulations in your state to see if her business model is possible. Or she could join a direct sales company like Tastefully Simple that sells food products. As for your career, do you want to record music and sell it?

  19. JerryLorty

    Thanks Holly for such long and interesting article. I didn’t know, that there are so many positions for people, who want or prefer jobs at home. I was surprised to see transcribing position as an online position. For me, it is very interesting and new way of the career. Thanks to this site (http://www.transcriptionjobs.info/)I found out that, there are a lot of places where you can work as a transcriber in the whole world and you can find there also some tips regarding this type of work.
    From my point of view, this is might be very interesting for people, who want to work at home.

  20. Paola

    This blog if wonderful, I am from Mexico and I am waiting for my contract to start working in isoftstone. Most of this companies do not contract international. CAN you make an article with international oportunities for moms that follow your blog and want to work at home??

  21. Jolene

    Good morning, love the post! As a wife and parent to old kids I fear that I won’t make enough to cover my financial needs, how do we know or how can we make sure this is something that will really work?
    I’m looking for full time work at home jobs, but there are so many out there!! I am scared to take the leap of faith!

  23. Patrice

    Great post!! Very informative!!! Any advice on home based opportunities with benefits? I have two teenagers, one getting braces. I need health insurance so I am reluctant to quit my job for a work at home positions.

  25. Sasha

    i decided to make my part time hobby seriously when I realised I wasn’t happy with work. I was previously doing enough so I could continue using the products now I am doing it to help supplement my income so I don’t have to work as much else where

  26. Sami

    My biggest goal for this year is to be able to quit my job and make money from home while spending every day with my daughter. Thank you for posting this list! I am in the process of starting a blog and plan to get started with a direct sales company as well. I’ll be coming back to your site for more ideas in the future. Thanks!

  27. Mahesh Kumar

    As I am connected with thousands of work at home moms, I have always been asked for different ways to earn extra money. Although I suggest them to go for a career in transcription, here I can find lots of other ways to make good money. I’ll forward these ideas to them. Thanks for sharing.

  28. Nicole

    Hi Holly,

    I am grateful for all of the information that you put out. However, as a District of Columbia resident, I notice that your list of jobs by state does not contain work at home opportunities for Washington, DC residents. Was this an oversight?

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