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How to Earn Money by Working from Home

Making money has long been associated with leaving the house. In recent years, digitalization has allowed make working from home possible. You may be wondering, "Is it really possible to make money from home?" Whether you are a stay-at-home mum or a recent retiree, there is an opportunity for everyone to earn an income without leaving the house.

Tutoring

If you're looking for a flexible, secure and profitable way to make money from home, becoming a tutor is a good way to start. Tutor House employs tutors for every subject and level from primary to university education, giving you a variety of teaching options to choose from.

As a tutor, you have the convenience of setting your hours, and having your students come directly to you. Signing up is hassle free, making the idea of educating others on a subject that you're passionate about-- and from the comfort of your home-- an ideal income booster.

Building teaching resources

If you have strong communication and organization skills and a passion for teaching but don't exactly envision yourself as a tutor, building teaching resources is an effective alternative.

Tutoring centres and educators regularly create customized lesson plans that cater to an individual student or a small group's needs. However, constantly updating and changing material can often become overwhelming for tutors who have too much on their plate. By building teaching resources, you can help tutors and educators enhance their teaching styles without having to leave the house.

Accounting

For those who have had extensive experience in accounting and bookkeeping over several years, the ability to work from home is certainly desirable.

Working as an accountant from home is made possible based on the number of clients you may have built up during your years in office. Alternatively, many companies offer work-at-home positions that may help you maintain a client base without the stress of an office.

Freelance writing

Do you have a knack for storytelling? Are you highly educated on a subject of public interest? Chances are, many publications will want to hear from you. The beauty is knowing your story can impact the world from within the four walls of your home.

Freelance writing is a flexible career choice that allows you to tell a story at your own pace, and act as your own boss, creative freedom and all. All of the details that go into building yourself up as a successful freelancer-- social media presence, sending query letters, and more-- are all done at home, too.

Virtual Assistant

If you've ever worked as a personal assistant, secretary or admin assistant and are looking to work from home, becoming a Virtual Assistant is the ideal role for you.

Virtual Assistants are able to work flexible hours during a part-time schedule, making it easy to incorporate into your home life. Virtual Assistants often take care of diary management and document editing for a number of people. As long as you have your own computer, leaving the house is not a necessity.

Sales and marketing

If you're tech savvy and have a flare for writing and communicating, being a product sales representative may be the perfect at-home gig for you. Many companies like Younique and Herbalife are looking for helping hands in managing the launch of products, instant messaging customers through social media and growing customer demographics.

Startups and smaller online companies will usually offer remote positions, which makes it an ideal job opportunity for someone looking to make money from home.

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