Working from home seems like the ideal situation. There’s only one problem: you’re not quite sure where to begin. Not every job can transfer from a traditional workplace to a home office. Never fear, we've compiled 16 of the most readily avilable and legitimate jobs you can do from home, and where to apply for them. Want to ... Read More
Sarah Landrum
How to Become a Notary Public From Home
Chances are, you’ve had to enlist the help of a notary public at some point in your adult life. A notary public’s job is simple — they oversee the signing of important documents to prevent fraud. Not only do they check a person’s identification to ensure they’re the individual who should be signing, but they take note of the vibe in ... Read More
How to Become a Tax Preparer at Home
Tax season is a stressful time. Even if you’re ahead of the game or adept at filing, you’re likely surrounded by other adults who aren’t as speedy or savvy. For them, it’s a good thing that those who are well-organized, mathematically inclined, and meticulous become tax preparers. For individuals or small businesses, these people ... Read More
How One File Can Protect Your Business From Anything
It doesn’t have the most polite name, but a CYA file will cover your you-know-what in case of a problem related to your business venture. You never know what you’ll face — a financial inconsistency, a legal dispute, etc. — so you should keep backup copies of all of your important papers in the same place. And you should definitely ... Read More
10 Ways to Tap Into Your Creativity When You Feel Uninspired
No matter how creative you are, there are days when it feels as though the right side of your brain has switched itself off. This can feel frustrating, especially so when your work requires you to have an innovative, forward-thinking mind—how can you embody that ideal without creativity on your side? Fortunately, there are ways to ... Read More
How to Tackle Home Renovations When Your Home is Your Office
When your home is your office, you must balance the elements of personal with professional to achieve a tranquil and productive space. When you tackle home renovations, that balance gets disrupted. Home renovations also affect how you run the daily operations of your business. On top of financing and planning your renovation, you ... Read More
How to Take Time Off When Self-Employed
Most people assume the self-employed professional can take off whenever they please or take work with them, combining business and pleasure as a luxury traditionally employed folks don’t have. That’s a myth. With time and technology at your fingertips, you’re busy trying to take advantage of every second you have to make your readers ... Read More
Saving for Retirement When You Have Unpredictable Income
Have you started saving for retirement? Does it seem impossible to start saving because you have irregular income? Keep reading: we have some creative ways you can start saving for retirement. Working from home is both the best and the worst. On the one hand, you have a somewhat flexible schedule, a cozy environment, an ... Read More
How to Flex Your Duties as a New Telecommuting Parent
No matter how much time you get off from work to spend with your newborn baby, eventually, you have to face the reality of going back. It’s sad, and just the thought of it can heighten your anxiety. Your baby has been your world. Sure, work has crept in the back of your thoughts on occasion, but knowing you didn’t have to go was ... Read More
How to Network When You Work From Home
While working from home, you may think you don’t have an opportunity to network with others in your daily life. However, remote workers can network like traditional workers — and from the comfort of home and in their pajamas, too. Balancing technology and in-person interaction is vital to networking when you work from ... Read More
Are You at Risk?! When to Insure Your Home-Based Business
More than 50 percent of businesses in the U.S. are based out of the owner’s home. If you own or are starting a home-based business, you’re in good company. But do you have insurance for the business? Roughly 60 percent of home-based businesses lack sufficient business insurance. Many people who work out of their homes may simply ... Read More
Setting Up Your Home Office: When to Hire Professional Help
Setting up your home office is an important task. As the place in your home that allows you to get away and get work done, you need to set it up the right way. If your home office space doesn’t consider your working needs or can’t accommodate your tech equipment, you may find it difficult to work from home productively. But ... Read More
Remote and Flexible Jobs in Real Estate
Real estate is not normally a job most people associate with flexibility — you’ve got a full schedule trying to show houses, close deals, and keep up with all the new properties that are appearing on the market. If you’re interested in a career in real estate but worried about the hours, you’re in luck — there are actually quite a ... Read More
The 10 Best Work-at-Home Careers for Military Spouses
Having a husband or wife in the military requires a lot of you. Aside from the emotional support you certainly provide, you have to be prepared to pick up and move whenever the call of duty is sounded. And you do it without hesitation, of course, because that’s just what you do when you love someone. Of course, your life doesn’t ... Read More
How to Evaluate and Improve Your Website
Maybe you earn money from home by taking care of children in your community, writing articles for clients around the world, or shooting some of your state’s landmarks as a freelance photographer. Regardless of the role you fill, your website is often the first thing that puts potential clients in touch with you. If it’s not a good ... Read More
