Start Here: Welcome to The Work at Home Woman

Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here!

If you dream of ditching the commute, being at home with your kids, or finally building work that fits your life instead of the other way around, you’re in the right place. This page is your shortcut to everything The Work at Home Woman has to offer, so you don’t have to dig through 17 years of articles to find what you need.

Let me point you in the right direction.

First, let me introduce myself.

I’m Holly Hanna, a former RN who started this site back in 2009 while caring for my daughter. I desperately wanted to work from home, but couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I built it.

Since then, The Work at Home Woman has helped millions of job seekers find legitimate remote jobs and home businesses that offer them better work-life balance. Along the way, The Work at Home Woman was named one of the best websites for your career by Forbes two years in a row, and the site has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Woman’s World Magazine, and CNN. You can check out all of our Press Mentions here.

I tell you this not to brag, but so you know you’re in trustworthy hands. Everything here is vetted, honest, and built for real women with real lives.

Where do you want to start?

Pick the path that sounds most like you, and I’ll point you to the best place to begin.

I need a remote job.

Start with the Now Hiring Page, which features legit companies that are hiring right now for a wide variety of occupations.

Looking for a remote job that doesn’t require talking on the phone? No problem! Check out our massive list of Remote Non-Phone Jobs.

I want to start a home-based business.

Start with our huge list of Small Business Ideas, where you’ll find dozens of flexible, low-startup ideas you can launch from your kitchen table.

Need a business plan template? Be sure to grab our Free Business Plan Template here.

I want to create online content.

Curious about content creation, like starting a blog, podcasting, or earning money on TikTok? Here is info on How to Become a Content Creator.

I want to make extra money from home.

With advances in technology, there are so many options for earning money in your spare time. Here is a massive list of Money-Making Ideas to get you started.

Sign up for my free newsletter

Sick of fake job leads and zero callbacks? Grab my free Work From Home Starter Guide. You’ll get vetted US job leads each week, ATS resume hacks, scam-spotting tips, and simple daily action steps so you can interview fast, without the overwhelm.

My most-loved articles

If you just want to dive into the good stuff, here are the reader favorites I’d hand to a friend.

Need personalized help?

If you’d love to skip the searching and have vetted remote job leads delivered straight to you, that’s exactly what my Remote Job Membership is for. Every day, my team and I hand-check listings so you get real, legitimate opportunities without wading through the scams. You’ll also get tips for avoiding scams, writing a standout resume and cover letter, polishing your LinkedIn profile, and so much more! Come see if it’s a fit.

Let’s stay in touch

The best way to keep the momentum going is to sign up for our Free Newsletter.

You can also contact me via email at [email protected].

Want to know more about how The Work at Home Woman got started? Check out my Source Story.