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Creative Alternatives for Work-from-Home Jobs


— May 30, 2018

If we don’t know how to make any use of them, lots of ideas on the table can sometimes deepen our doubts or confusions. However, not a long time ago, some people finally understood that having a lot of options in the digital era of modern technologies isn’t only advantageous, but also career-changing. There are a lot of creative alternatives for work-from-home jobs.


If we don’t know how to make any use of them, lots of ideas on the table can sometimes deepen our doubts or confusions. However, not a long time ago, some people finally understood that having a lot of options in the digital era of modern technologies isn’t only advantageous, but also career-changing. There are a lot of creative alternatives for work-from-home jobs.

And that’s how a revolution happened. Millions of people realized that they no longer have to work from 9 AM to 5 PM to earn money and feed their families. Long gone are the days when a monthly salary was the only stable source of income. As time goes by, more people are realizing that civilization is gradually moving on from the traditional stances towards labor. If a person is ready to adapt to the changes, there is a good chance that they will find the freedom they never knew about.

Also, experts and business leaders claim that humans will soon need to cope with the important challenges imposed by the development of artificial intelligence. According to them, the next decade could see robots replacing up to 4 million people in the UK private sector.

So, why not start getting ready for the new era right now? Going online to find new sources of income is surely one way to start adapting to the changes.

Freelance writer

A good command of the English language is clearly one the most important requirements of this job. For anyone who thinks of writing for other people or companies, it is also essential to be curious, versatile, informed, and creative. Most of the people choose one or two niches in which they can produce high-quality content. From business and finances to marketing and lifestyle, there is a variety of topics to choose from. Keep in mind that this is the type of a job that allows you to work from home, thus having more time for other activities. Depending on your time and writing skills, this can either be your new career or a part-time job.

Start by improving your writing skills.

Blogger

Blogging is fun. Many people transformed their lives by writing about their own thoughts or life experiences. However, this is a highly competitive job. It is important to bear in mind that people will likely choose to read content that is both informative and fun. Having this in mind, a person who decides to start blogging will need to invest a lot of time into it, especially in the beginning when the quest for followers is the most intensive. In order to boost their popularity, bloggers usually use their social media accounts very actively.

Start by choosing what your blog will be about.

Workplace, workspace, technology and screen HD photo by rawpixel (@rawpixel) on Unsplash.
Workplace, workspace, technology and screen HD photo by rawpixel (@rawpixel) on Unsplash.

Online surveys

Most of the jobs on this list don’t require any financial investment, plus they can be done from the comfort of your bedroom. The same applies to online surveys. Anyone who seeks an easy way to earn extra money can search for lists of nicely paid surveys online while sitting on their sofa. This is the perfect option for busy people who can’t afford to spend a lot of time online. All that it takes is a little patience and willingness to go through all the questions. The surveys vary in length. Some of them consist of a few questions, while others can take up to 35 minutes to fill out. The completion time of a survey that consists of 26 to 30 questions is approximately 9-10 minutes. PointsPrizes is a site that has some good offers.

Online surveys present a great opportunity for students and the elderly to add more money to their pockets. Some people earn up to a few hundred dollars a month by filling them out in their spare time.

Start by saying YES to this opportunity.

Virtual assistant

Established virtual assistants earn up to $40 per one hour of work. However, a beginner should not have high expectations before acquiring a respectable number of positive reviews.

It takes some time to build a reputable portfolio that attracts clients. The process of being selected by a client is divided into two phases. It’s in the clients’ best interest to find a virtual assistant whose skills match with the set of requirements for a particular task. Once the client’s options narrow down to the eligible virtual assistants, the number of positive reviews becomes the deciding factor.

This can either be a part-time or full-time job. Most of the people who work as virtual assistants are multilingual and fluent in English. Also, they are available for phone or online conferences and have a friendly and positive attitude.

Start by taking a look at the lists of skills that reputable virtual assistants have.

Social media manager

Social media addicts can finally make that love profitable. Social media managers are responsible for a company’s or celebrity’s image on social media.

This job is all about communication and writing skills. By now, the majority of companies have understood that the quality of the content posted on their social media pages matters much more than any other correspondence with their clients and customers.

While it’s advantageous to have a degree in marketing, journalism or communications, not having it won’t stop you from becoming a successful social media manager. Creating your own website and having a professional e-mail address will make you look more serious in the eyes of potential clients.

Start by managing the social media pages of your friends’ businesses.

Online seller

The main advantage of selling things online is that literally anything can find its purchaser.

Also, being your own boss means that you can determine both the prices and the working hours. However, it is important to understand market trends because setting prices that are unreasonably higher (or lower) in comparison to the competition may result in having zero orders.

People sell products either on their own websites or by using relevant platforms similar to Amazon. This is a great option for those who enjoy trading. Similarly, creative people can make useful items using different materials and then sell them online. From storage boxes to unique jewelry, anything that’s functional and original can find a customer.

Start by thinking about what sells well.

The list of online businesses that any person can start without investing money certainly doesn’t end here. The digital era practically offers limitless possibilities to people who know how to keep up with market trends and innovations. To sum up, being online has never been more important to anyone who seeks additional income or thinks of changing their career.

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