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Teach Online While Working From Home

Learning how to teach online can be a game changer. Are you looking for a work at home job that won’t keep you tied to a desk all day? Teach online. Do you genuinely want to help others learn a new skill? Teach online. Are you looking for ways to supplement your existing income, but don’t know where to begin? Teach online!

Thank goodness we live in an age where online learning is possible. Such creates an opportunity for teachers and regular people, like you and me, to share what they know in a relaxed environment that allows students to work at their own pace. While many hard academic courses can be taught online, you can just as easily teach courses like how to write children’s books, how to train your cat or even how to start a blog or a website.

Some work from home teaching jobs do require a bachelors degree or higher, but you can just as easily teach online with no experience at all! It’s an open landscape for anyone looking to share information and knowledge on a part-time or full-time basis. In many instances, courses are prerecorded, which means you can create a course one time and continue to earn an income from it for years on end!

Learn How to Teach Online

Here are a few places where you can learn more about teaching online and how to get started:

Finding Online K-12 Jobs

Where to Find Online Tutoring Jobs

Teach a New Skill Online at Udemy

For more info on how to start teaching at Udemy, check out this video by Dream Home Based Work:

Now, Over to You

Do you currently teach students online or is this a work at home job you’ve held in the past? We sure would appreciate your input on this opportunity. What did you like most about online teaching and what did you dislike about it? What can you share with our readers about getting started and sustaining a long-term online-based teaching or tutoring business?

If you’re completely new to the idea of learning to teach online, what questions do you have? What would you like us to post on in the future? Any and all of your comments are welcome as we turn it over to you to finish this post!

Teach online while working from home with no experience necessary. Learn more at workathomemomcenter.com

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3 Sites Where You Can Find Work at Home Jobs Right Now

Do you want to work at home, but are having a difficult time getting started? Not sure where to look for jobs that match your skill set? Well, if you’re a writer, a blogger, a social media enthusiast or all of the above, bookmark these sites and check them daily:

Problogger Job Board
Freelance Writing Jobs
Write Jobs

Bonus: Looking for something other than writing, blogging or social media gigs? Try Dream Home Based Work.

Of course, these aren’t the only places featuring work at home jobs, but they are the ones I most often recommend to budding freelancers. The usual job search engines and classified sites can be good, too. Just filter your search parameters by those that include a telecommute option, broaden your location choices and you’ll find plenty. Be forewarned, however, that there are a ton of work at home scams floating around the web, so be certain to research an employer before giving up too much personal information and before committing yourself to a job. Oh, and never EVER pay to work!

The Work at Home Mom Center is always here to help assist with your progress, so if you ever have a question about your path or even about a specific job offer, just reach out and ask for help.

Never Held a Work at Home Job Before?

Don’t fret, everyone had to start somewhere. Speaking as one who’s done everything from direct sales to mystery shopping before finally discovering a freelance career path, I’ve learned a few things about landing work at home gigs or even starting a business from scratch. Ditto for our faithful readers, so stay tuned to this blog as we continue to grow and share. I also highly recommend that you do a little prep work starting with our Ground Zero Tips so you’ll be ready for the opportunities heading your way.

It All Starts With You

It’s also necessary to put on a fresh coat of confidence each and every day. Working from home presents you with a brand new learning curve, which can feel overwhelming. More than one work at home mom has felt the sting of rejection, self-doubt and fear that sometimes accompanies working with new tools, demanding clients and even acquiring new skills. Then there’s the funny looks, off-handed remarks and questions that will sometimes be presented by friends and family members who don’t quite understand the concept of working from home and who may even try to convince you to get a “real job”, instead. You can do this, though. Working from home is a legitimate way to earn money. You are also just as smart and capable as the next wahm and, with time, you will become the seasoned professional you strive to be.

Where Do You Find Work at Home Jobs?

Work at Home Mom Center is all about networking, sharing and learning. Before you go, if you’re already working from home, please share your best advice for finding new clients and gigs. If you’re brand new and have any question whatsoever, we welcome any and all in the comments section below.

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Guest Post: Try Etsy For Work At Home Jobs For Moms by Lisa Shoreland

Why search for work at home jobs for moms when you can create your own? Today’s guest post, brought to us by Lisa Shoreland, is one that you don’t want to miss if you’re into crafting or if you know someone who is.

Work at Home with Etsy

When it comes to working, the enlightened advice always seems to be, “Do what you love.”  Unfortunately, people believe that they don’t have the luxury to do so (many of them are right), and opportunities for moms to work at home seem lacking.  If you love to craft, however, Etsy may be able to help turn you from a crafty mom to a work-at-home mom.

For those of you who have yet to discover Etsy, my advice is to go there now and see the wonder for yourself.  It’s a charming website that gives anyone who tries an equal opportunity to work from home and sell their wares to people across the world.  Your wares—be they clothing, candles, accessories, or even baked goods—sell based on who wants them.  This means you’ll have to do your part in advertising to improve your chances of sales, too.

Do you knit or crochet?  Do you make jewelry?  Do you sew?  Can you make soap or lotion?  Are you well-versed in web or graphic design?  Are you a photographer?  Do you want to work from home?  Consider selling your products or services on Etsy.

If you’re met with a positive response, you might even go through your neighborhood and inquire local boutiques if they’d like to sell your wares.  Having a successful Etsy store may give you increased credibility.

Preparing For Business

Becoming a work-at-home mom via Etsy isn’t just about crafting, though.  You’ll need the following materials to successfully advertise, present, and send off your wares to buyers.

  • A computer to access Etsy and communicate with buyers
  • A camera to take well-lit, clear, and high-quality photographs of your wares, which you will upload via computer onto your Etsy store
  • An inventory of products already made to present to potential buyers
  • A business plan to keep you on track with your goals.  How much money do you hope to make?  What is your spending budget?  Who are you selling to?  How will you advertise your business?
  • Enough funds for the monthly membership fee for owning a store on Etsy (generally under $20 a month).  The site has a built-in shopping cart system and payment/fulfillment structure.
  • Access to transportation to the post office, as you will be shipping your products out to people across the country yourself.

Marketing Your Business

  • Evaluate other Etsy stores.  Which ones are popular and what do they sell?  What are other stores selling similar items to yours?  What’s working and what’s not?
  • Choose a niche.  As with blogs, it’s easier to market your business if you do or sell something specific, like painting or photography (but likely not both).
  • Make a memorable logo and store name.  If you’re having trouble with these, you can browse Etsy for people who will do this for you.  Some will even design and print your business cards.  Luckily, most reputable Etsy storeowners are prompt on shipping (something for you to heavily consider when opening your business).
  • Advertise on other forms of social media, like your Facebook page or Twitter feed.  If you have a blog, be sure to add a link to your Etsy store.  Hand out your business card to friends and family like candy on Halloween.
  • Don’t expect to make it big at once.  As with any work-at-home opportunity, success will likely be slow and gradual.  The harder you work and the more avenues you push, however, the sooner and bigger success will arrive.

Bio: Lisa Shoreland is currently a resident blogger at Go College, where recently she’s been researching physicians assistant scholarships as well as occupational therapy scholarships. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, practicing martial arts, and taking weekend trips.

 

Be sure to also check out our growing directory of companies that offer work at home jobs for moms. ~Work at Home Mom Center

Work at Home Mom Time Management Skills During the Holidays ~ Guest Post by Maria Rainier

Time Management Skills During the Holidays

If you work from home, you know how challenging it can be to manage your time effectively. With so many work deliverables looming over your head, as well as the distractions of running a household, getting it all done can seem overwhelming. And now with the holidays quickly approaching, it probably seems more challenging than ever before. Fortunately, by putting tried and true time management skills to work, you can get it all done and still have time for that much needed glass of egg nog at the end of the night.

Designate office hours. The best way to make sure you stay focused on your work is to determine set hours for getting everything done. Therefore, if you plan to work from 9:00 to 5:00 make sure you have no other distractions during that time. This will give you a clear distinction between work and home life – and keep you focused and productive.

Tackle your biggest tasks in the morning. If you have a project that will require lots of research and focus, make sure you schedule it first thing in the morning when your mind is fresher. It will give you satisfaction to cross it off your list – and will leave the less brain-taxing tasks for that low-blood sugar time in the afternoon.

Give yourself a break. Whether you like to take an hour for lunch or prefer a late afternoon break, make sure you give yourself time to relax and recharge. Maybe it’s time to eat a sandwich and catch up with friends online, or a chance to fit in your workouts, stepping away from the office is essential too.

Set aside time for household chores. One good way to get things done around the house is to designate a few minutes to throw a load of laundry in or take out the trash. These may be good ways to catch a short break and can help you stay productive around the house too. Be warned that these should not cut into your work time so anything more than 5-10 minutes should be saved for the evening or weekends.

Schedule your holiday shopping. If you’re a working mom, you know it’s vital to get your holiday purchases made while the kids are at school. Therefore, plan to go out once or twice a week during your lunch hour to get your shopping done. If you put it on your calendar for the weeks leading up to the holidays, you won’t feel burdened and will be able to power shop when you know your time is limited.

Plan ahead. Whether you prefer to use a daily planner or you like to keep everything in your Smart Phone, the best way to make sure tasks get accomplished is by scheduling your priorities. At the end of each week, take some time to prepare your “to-dos” for the week ahead. That way when you sit down on Monday morning, you’ll have a plan in place for the entire week.

By creating a clear distinction between your work and home responsibilities, you’ll be better able to concentrate on the job at hand – which will free up time to get ready for the holiday festivities ahead!

Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education, where recently she’s been researching kinesiology degrees and programs and blogging about student life. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.

The 411 on the InfoBarrel Income Opportunity ~ A Guest Post by Chris Hinton

The Problem

Over the decade I’ve worked with dozens of friends and family in an attempt to help them build a passive income stream using the Internet.  Throughout these attempts I’ve noticed two common problems.

Problem #1

People are very optimistic with the idea of making money online, however when they don’t see instant gratification and coupled with the monetary and time investments required in maintaining and promoting a web site, most people tend to quit before they ever start seeing any income.

Problem #2

Because it is human nature to get instant gratification, people tend to spend less time on the things they don’t know much about and wind up producing something that provides no end value to their users.  The web site winds up being covered in ads essentially dragging down the overall quality of the Internet instead of making it better.

By not creating value for end users, regardless of how much time you spend marketing, it will be nearly impossible to create return visitors and even harder to get people talking about your web site or business.

The Solution

Create a space where users would not have to be burdened with the financial costs of owning, maintaining and marketing a website and could simply focus on producing quality content to share with the world while still earning a substantial passive income.  By removing these problems we hope to increase the quality of content found on the internet and making it once again a safe place to find information.

In July 2008, with these ideals in mind InfoBarrel was born.

How it Works

InfoBarrel is a shared revenue crowd sourced community.  Essentially what that means, is the content of the site is entirely created by the users who frequent the site.  To compensate writers, we provide them with a minimum of 75% of the advertising impressions from Google Adsense, Chitika and Amazon.  We also have an escalating revenue share percentage that allows writers to earn up to 90% revenue share if they hit certain criteria.

There is no cost to the writer, and the site has had extensive marketing time invested into it resulting in great organic search engine results.  To date we have many writers making over $100 a month and a few making over $1000.  InfoBarrel has become one of the top destinations to earn money writing on the Internet.  Because of our passionate users and extensive marketing plan InfoBarrel has grown from a small site consisting of a few users to a thriving community with 31,000+ members that is growing on a daily basis.  We are also very dedicated to supporting our writer community by allowing them to personally email us with any issues that they may have encountered while at the site.  With one of our goals being to improve the quality of material found on the internet InfoBarrel also manually approves all new article submissions checking them for article quality and duplicate content among many other factors. The site been touted as the next best revenue sharing site by popular web entrepreneur Pat Flynn.

Why it’s Great for Work at Home Moms

Because of the opportunity to generate money while working from home, we have had an enormous surge of WAHMs publishing on InfoBarrel.  Since InfoBarrel requires much less of a commitment than running your own website, mothers are able to sit down and write an article when they have a free moment before returning to their busy lives.  We have a number of successful WAHMs most notably MommyMommyMommy.

Community

One of the things that I am most proud of in terms on InfoBarrel is how supportive our community has become.  The InfoBarrel Writers’ Community is one of the most tight knit, friendly groups of people online.  If you need advice on how to do something, even extremely simple, the community is there to help and there is never a stupid question.

Success Stories

InfoBarrel has been around for just over two years now and has already garnered several success stories, with at least two members making over $1000 a month, and a number of users making over $100.

The following are  just a few success stories of members:

JCMayer ($1000+ /moth now)

Travis_Aitch ($1000+ /month now)

ChezFat ($500+ /month now)

A forum post talking about earnings

Work at Home Attorney Jobs

Attorney job leads weren’t at the top of our list when we first started posting work at home jobs for moms on this site. Admittedly, there was an assumption that attorneys either weren’t interested in work from home lawyer jobs or that they weren’t having a problem finding work and didn’t need our help. Instead, we focused our efforts more on freelance writing, social media, call center and transcription work at home jobs for moms. While we’d post work at home attorney jobs here and there, they were sort of an afterthought. We admit our mistake and we humbly apologize.

See, we now realize that attorney jobs are just as difficult to find in this scarce job market as other jobs– work from home or otherwise. New law school graduates are having a particularly difficult time finding work as inexperienced attorneys. Unfortunately, student loan debt, living expenses and other financial obligations still must be met and without a huge amount of lawyer jobs to choose from (and with stiff competition, in general) many are having to take jobs outside of the legal realm just to make ends meet. In this USA Today article, economist Richard Vedder warns that “we’re entering the age of the overeducated American”. In other words, more and more Americans with college degrees are being forced to take lower paying positions outside of their training realm just to get by.

Here at the Work at Home Mom Center, we feel your pain. If you are a lawyer, jobs may be a little scarce right now, but please consider some of the work at home opportunities posted in our job leads section, as well as across the web. Granted, for a lawyer, jobs that allow you to work from home aren’t as readily available as some of the others we share here, but as we do come across them, we will gladly do our best to bring them to your attention.

If you’d like to work at home as an attorney, jobs are available, so don’t give up! Keep checking our daily job leads and keep an open mind to the possibility that you can earn an income working from home. Aside from our job leads section, consider also searching on LinkedIn, Indeed and CareerBuilder.

Enter to Win a $25 Amazon Giftcard From the Work at Home Mom Center!

What would you buy with a free $25 Amazon giftcard from the Work at Home Mom Center?

Well, here’s your chance to find out. We thought it would be fun for the Work at Home Mom Center to do more than offer you job leads and advice on work at home jobs for moms. So for our October drawing, we’re giving away a $25 Amazon giftcard!

Be Sure to Thoroughly Read the Following Instructions:

Entries are free! All you have to do is comment below and include the phrase: work at home jobs for moms somewhere in your comment (this will, hopefully, throw spammers for a little loop).

Aside from your original comment containing the work at home jobs for moms phrase, you may earn additional entries by doing the following:

1. Blog about the contest on your personal blog
2. Tweet about the contest from your Twitter account (tweets must include a link to the contest)
3. Post a link to the contest on your Facebook page (This option is only open to public Facebook pages. Sorry, but we cannot verify posts on pages with private settings).

After each additional entry, please return to this page  and comment again…this time with a link to where we can find your additional entry (sample additional entry comment: “I just tweeted about your contest on my Twitter account at http://Twitter.com/WAHMCtr“).And, don’t worry, your additional entries do not have to include work at home jobs for moms. Just tell us where we can find your comment and you’re good!

(All comments are moderated, so please be patient and your entry will post as soon as it is reviewed.)

The contest will run from October 1, 2010 through midnight October 31, 2010. All entries will be verified by human eyes and a winner will be chosen through Random.org , contacted by email and announced on our website on Monday, November 8, 2010. So, before you head off to check out today’s work at home jobs for moms, be sure to comment below for your chance to win a $25 Amazon giftcard!