Work From Home Ideas That Fit Your Schedule

If you’ve been thinking about starting a career or changing a career or maybe you’re interested in starting an at home business, or you just want to earn extra spending money, 2019 is a great year for you!

Five of the most popular work-from-home jobs include accountant, engineer, teacher, writer, and consultant. But, no worries if those don’t hold your interest! Check out this list of the top 100 companies with remote jobs in 2019.

If you’d rather stay at home on cold, winter mornings, there has never been a better time than now to make that transition or start that new career. If you’re looking for a way to supplement your income, there are a few good places to start that require no experience. You just have to make the time. That’s the other bonus with some work-from-home jobs. You can make your own hours and decide what days or nights are best for you and your family. You’ll find it’s much easier and beneficial to create an actual schedule for yourself. (That whole work/life balance thing.)

A Couple Of Side Gigs

You may want to pursue something such as freelancing or blogging and while that may take a little bit of work to build your social networks and clients, there are a few ways to bring in some extra cash on the side while you’re building your new brand. I’m not necessarily a fan of most MLM companies but, if you find something that isn’t already being sold by everyone in your community and you think you can swing it, go for it! There are many success stories out there and if you can find a company that fits you and your style, by all means, give it a try! Most of these types of businesses require very minimal investments so, even if it doesn’t work out, you don’t have to worry about wiping out your savings account to cover the cost.  

There are survey sites out there that are legitimate. It just takes some time to weed through and find those legitimate survey sites. Don’t expect a ton of cash from these either! Some will pay in gift cards and some will pay in cash but, you’re not going to be raking in the dough on a daily basis. There are a few annoying parts to these survey sites. For instance; cluttered emails, very tedious, time-consuming and you will get kicked out of surveys after you feel you spent a lot of time sharing your opinions. I very rarely use survey sites but, there are a few I participate in due to the extra gift cards I can earn for the holidays. But, this is in no way a way to earn a living or a way to get rich. It could be a great side gig though!

Freelance Writing

There are a lot of online courses you can take online that can help get you in the right direction of a freelance writing career. Once you start writing, you could create a portfolio and send to prospective clients and maybe even offer a few freebies so you can build your portfolio. Here again, this requires some patience but, if you’re not looking to get rich quick, this is a great opportunity. You can make your own schedule. Whether you’re only available to write on the weekends or after your kids are in bed, you have the freedom to choose when you can juggle your gigs and meet your deadlines.

You May Want To Consider

Online tutoring, teaching Chinese kids English, freelance proofreading, or if you’re really digging web design, there are lots and lots of businesses out there who could use someone to create and host their business websites and even manage their social media networks.

Amazon also has a virtual job board where you can find literally hundreds of job openings and some of these jobs do not require much experience. Some only require that you are fluent in different languages and some require that you live in a specific state. They do update fairly regularly so keep checking back if this is something you might be interested in trying out!

There are always Etsy stores, eBay, even Amazon for sellers, writing and publishing your own book, Uber, Lyft, and anything you can think of that you can do and have time to do that you think others might pay you to do for them. For example; running errands, walking dogs, house cleaning, all of these things will require you to actually leave your house obviously. But, you are still in control of your schedule.

If you keep your head up, stay focused, and have a positive attitude like Sam Ovens, you’ll be a success story too! If you think you might want to try a handful of these ideas, start researching online to see how to get started. You may want to start a few of these freelance gigs to keep on the back burner while you work towards your goal of working from home.

Stella & Dot New Stylist Sign-Up Special

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This is a great opportunity if you have been thinking about starting your own business or have another New Year's resolution you want to check off of your list!

Sign-up as a Stella & Dot Stylist for $99 today!

You only need a downpayment of just $99 and you can start earning extra money by setting your own schedule and working from home. The remaining balance of the $100 starter kit will be waived when you sell $1000 in your first 30 days. This won't be too hard considering there is something for everyone's style at Stella & Dot! They are constantly adding new styles so you'll be able to easily find a few items to please everyone's taste!

Shop New Arrivals at Stella & Dot Here!

If you're looking for a unique way to earn some extra money, make new friends, use your sassy sense of style to help others, and show off your creative makeover skills, you want to check into Stella & Dot Trunk Shows. This is a very cool way to introduce friends and family to the new styles and your new career. Trunk Shows come with tons of perks for hostesses so bring your planner so your guests can set a date and time to host their own Trunk Show and invite their family and friends! (Hostess perks include free items and 50% off!) Hosting your first show could lead to new customers, a filled up agenda with new Trunk Show dates and new friends. So, be sure to have lots of drinks and snacks and have fun with it! You could host a themed show or just use this a way to let everyone know about the new items you fell in love with.

You have until February 5th to take advantage of the $99 starter kit! What are some of your favorite Stella & Dot styles? (Don't forget to check out the sale tab too! I think I found the most gorgeous cobalt blue sweater there!)

What's Stopping You From Being Your Own Boss?

A few years before becoming permanently disabled, I realized I would have a struggle trying to continue working as a bartender. My FT with OT became FT and then PT and eventually I was working just 1 day a week and so on. I was out of work for several months after foot and ankle surgeries and although I was busy raising my children, I just couldn’t sit back and not do anything. Even if it meant simply earning some random gift cards here and there and maybe a few extra dollars from an affiliate sale. I was fortunate enough to have a few extra hours each day to start researching and finding new ways to earn an income from home.

After many failed attempts and some that I had to give up due to my medical issues, I finally found something that was right for me and my family and something I could do on a regular basis. I may not earn what I did when I was working 1 or 2 jobs at a time but, I am my own boss and I have the freedom to do this from home!

I have several online friends and readers who are in the same boat or are starting to realize that they have to find a different type of job, even if not due to their own medical conditions. So, I have had many conversations with others about this and the great thing is that there are so many opportunities, you are bound to find one that suits your needs. (And your schedule!)

It seems a lot of people tend to assume that being your own boss or being self-employed means selling products. It doesn’t have to be! Maybe you make something that you would like to sell or maybe you are one of those people who are making a fortune selling products for another company. But, you don’t have to invest in a kit or a company just to sell something or to earn a living. You can simply sell yourself and your own skills! I was never a good salesman (or saleswoman) so, I just never succeeded with the direct sales companies. I signed up for a few (mainly for the discount for my personal purchases!) but, I would have never been able to “get rich” from any of them. There are people out there who have the personality for this and there are those who don’t.

Where Do You Begin?

This is the fun part! Or it could be a little overwhelming. Either way, there are so many business ideas out there, you may end up finding a few that interest you. If you’re not really into starting a blog or becoming a freelance writer, getting involved in affiliate sales, there are thousands of other ideas out there.

Create a list of things that interest you, what are you good at? What makes you stand out in a crowd? Maybe your friends call you for advice for party planning, wedding planning, or they might ask you to share your expertise with makeup and or fashion. Start here to read about some consulting business ideas that could be the beginning of your own dream career!

Some of these startups will require an investment but, don’t fret! There are many that you can start without a lot of money! If anything, you could pick up a few different ideas, make them your own and then use the money you earn from those to start investing in something else down the road. You may end up finding out that you like a variety of things and you’ll be able to reach more clients and earn even more.

Starting from Scratch

Yes, this is, in fact, a possibility. You can start with your friend's  list on Facebook. You should also create a social network (if you don’t already have one.) and start promoting your services. Social media is the perfect way to get the word out and most of the time, this can be used as free advertising!

There are so many books and websites out there where you can start. Searching on Google or even YouTube or finding books written by successful people who are doing what you would like to be doing in a few years (or less!) is an excellent way to start gaining confidence and gathering tips from experts.

If you are looking into starting a consulting business, try reading and connecting with others in your niche. You’ll find a variety of people and startups and a lot of the time, they’re delighted to give meaningful advice.

Become An Independent Stylist For Stella & Dot

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If you haven't heard of Stella & Dot just yet, now is the time to take a peek! If you're into fashion and you love to shop, this might be the opportunity you've been looking for. 

Much like any other small business, you need to invest in order to start your business. That's one of the cool parts here. In the month of June, your investment is just $199.  But, you could earn your investment back, just by selling $1000 in your first 30 days. (That shouldn't be too hard since it's summer and there are probably weddings, parties, vacations, school is coming up, and college is right around the corner!) 

Not only do you get your investment back but you will score a FREE best-selling Aven necklace AND $350 in accessories. (This is along with receiving $199 cash back for your initial payment.) As long as you sell $1000. This is a great time of year to start a business and you could even stock up on your own bags and wallets and rings and necklaces!! (Personally, I'd grab up one of the silver Gwen Wrap Rings first!) 

One of the cool things about being a personal stylist for Stella & Dot is that you can host trunk shows and you can share online through your own website and social networks. You will also receive 50% commission during your first 30 days! (This will definitely make it easier to hit your $1000 goal!) 

Stella and Dot's New Arrivals for Summer are Here!

Stella & Dot also offer a very close-knit community, training, and support. There is also an "Event" section on their website where you can search by city/state/zip to find an event near you. If you are hosting an event, you can add yours to the list. (I think this is a sweet bonus that would come in handy for personal stylists in many ways!)

Oh, before I forget, if you have any Dot Dollars, you can start redeeming them! Make sure to take advantage of the Stella & Dot Dollars often! You can apply $25 Dot Dollars towards every $50 you spend from now through July 10, 2017.

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Are you looking for a work-at-home opportunity? Have you heard of Stella & Dot? They have fabulous accessories for you to share by having trunk shows – online or in-home! You have the potential of earning extra spending money or a six figure income, it’s up to you! And to make this deal even better, now through the end of April, when you sign up to be a Stella & Dot Stylist, you will get an additional $100 ($450 total) in free accessories! All you have to do is sell, they take care of everything else. Click here to sign up and find out all the details - www.stelladot.com/stylist.