It sounds simple. Find a job that will pay you to work from home. But this is the most difficult of “work from home” opportunities. Not only do you have to avoid scams but “true” work from home opportunities require you to apply with companies just like you would a traditional job. That being said, once you find a legitimate work from home job, it can be a great match for someone that doesn’t want the headache of starting their own business.

• Data Entry
• Phone Orders
• Customer Service
• Online Tutor
• Transcriptionist
  
• Surveys

When looking for these opportunities try Craigslist or other job boards in your local area, and do your due diligence. There are many scams out there and I would hate for you to fall into that trap. The best option is to see if your current employer has any opportunities for telecommuting.

Next time I will talk about what I consider to be a better alternative, freelancing.