Don’t you think
one of the most common obstacles to actually working-from-home is finding
a tangible idea to run with? Maybe you would like to turn a passion/hobby/skill
into a career but aren’t sure where to start. Or, you already have a
qualification that you can build on by getting a few more degrees but
aren’t sure which direction to take. Or, maybe you’re just confused about what
you can do from where you’re posted?
Here are 5 online work-from-home ideas that can help you start thinking:
Here are 5 online work-from-home ideas that can help you start thinking:
1.
Blogging: If you're planning to
step into freelance journalism, content writing or self-publishing, starting a
blog can be that first step to showcase your writing to the world. Eventually,
you can create a portfolio on your blog and use that to pitch for creative
writing or freelance journalism projects. I started my personal blog
www.chandanabanerjee.com to jot down my early
motherhood snippets and my take on situations happening around, but over the
years it has grown into a place where I feature my freelance journalism
portfolio as well as offer ongoing series to inspire fauji wives to create
work-from-home brands.
2.
Counseling: If helping people is
your forte, you can think of offering a counseling service via the phone or
Skype. For this, you will have to get the appropriate education in
the field, create a website and build a client base. With the increase in
mental health issues and the need for good counselors, this is a field through
which you can help other as well as earn a fee for doing what you like.
Interestingly, if you’re a counselor or want to train as one, you can also
offer your services to the people at your base.