Work From Home Rules Keep in mind a few basic rules before embarking on any type of work from home:

Virtual Assistant

Oftentimes small business owners and mid- to executive-level professionals need a personal assistant but cannot afford to hire one on a full-time basis or simply don't have the space in their offices. Therefore, they hire people from remote locations to do their administrative work for them.

Usual requirements:

Translator

If you are a native speaker of a foreign language, then becoming a freelance translator could be a great opportunity. Several companies need documentation translated for international partners and hire freelance translators.

Usual requirements:

• Certified by the American Translators Association
• Native speaker of target language
• Samples of your translation capabilities
• Keep strict deadlines
• Computer
• Language test

Advantages & Compensation:

Write or Edit

Usual requirements:

• Unique and compelling video, text, audio and images on topics listed on sites or topics of your own
• Computer with internet access
• Excellent English and grammatical skills

Advantages & Compensation:

Online Tutor

If you graduated from a college or university in the US or Canada, or you're a current student at an accredited school, and you have expertise in English, math, science or social studies, you could make money as an online tutor.

Usual requirements:

Guide Users Online

Use your subject-area expertise to make money assisting others who are in need of that knowledge.

Usual requirements:

Telemarketing Opportunities

Many companies and organizations outsource their cold-calling campaigns to third parties. Those third parties hire full-time and temporary workers to place those calls with specific goals in mind.   A large percentage of those callers are working from home.

Usual requirements:

Virtual Publicist

Technology has made it possible for thousands of virtual public relations firms to exist nationwide, all of which are eager to identify experienced communications and marketing professionals who are diligent in their work habits but also crave the flexibility of a home base.

Usual requirements:

Direct Sales

It's not just Avon, Mary Kay and Tupperware anymore. There are thousands of exciting opportunities employing over 14 million people who make extra money through in-person and online direct sales.

Usual requirements:

Medical Coding and Transcription

Sometimes medical coding and transcription can't be performed at home, especially with strict privacy policies and guidelines. However, there are many companies that hire home-based workers with the skills and experience to provide both services.  It's very difficult for entry-level, inexperienced candidates to get hired. This is by no means the "get-rich-quick" line of work that many think it is.

Usual requirements: