by Doreen Martel

Created on: April 12, 2009

Nearly all of us have personal computers in our home today. But, do you realize the number of jobs you can now do working at home? Besides the old standbys of affiliate marketing, multi level marketing and selling products such as Avon, Stanley Home Products, Amway and others, you can now work from your home with skills that involve selling only yourself! Let us take a look at some of the work at home jobs that are available today thanks to ever increasing technology.

Writing

If you are here on Helium then chances are that you are a fairly good writer. What if you could earn real money using the technology that is on your computer right now? Do you have regular Internet access? Do you have a chat program? Are you good structuring sentences? If you answered yes, you may have all of the skills you need to write articles for money!

Do you ever go to a website and think that perhaps the text on it could be better written? Maybe you can do a better job? Then perhaps your task should be providing content for websites! Most people have designers for their websites who do not necessarily handle content writing well. Website owners are full of great ideas on how to manage their websites but not necessarily good at putting the content together so it attracts people and keeps them there - perhaps this is your niche.

Virtual Assistant

Do you have excellent follow up skills? Are you good at managing calendars and managing your time? Perhaps your skills lie in serving as a virtual assistant for someone who does not have these skills. You can provide calendar update services, customer follow up services, return call services and a number of other services by using today's technologies to assist you in completing all of these tasks from home on your own computer!

Business Plans

Do you have a business background and through a series of events you are not working and looking for a new way to use today's technologies to allow you to work from home? Perhaps you can work on writing business plans! People all over the world need someone who understands the ins and outs of writing a good solid business plan for the purposes of securing financing, finding partners and determining which direction they want their business to grow. You can help by providing quality business plans for a fee!

Mortgage Processor

Are you a quick data processor? Many mortgage companies today offer opportunities for those who are good at data processing to input mortgage loan applications at home. The only skills you may need are an attention to detail and accuracy. Quick and accurate input is a valuable skill when processing high volume mortgage loan applications.

Transcription

Are you a fast and accurate typist? Data transcription still remains a hot field today and with today's technologies many companies are hiring virtual data transcription staff members. This is often preferable to having them come into an office and work. If you have a good ear for detail, are a relatively quick typist and understand how to use an MP3 player and a word processor you have the technology that is needed to succeed as a data transcription specialist.

Medical Billing Specialist

If you understand insurance and bill coding you can work at home and make a good salary using technology that is readily available.

Summary

There are hundreds of opportunities to make money at home. Simply take a look at some of the legitimate work at home sites that are available today and make the most of today's technology and start your own freelance business at home.

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