Working from home has so many benefits, whether it be:
- saving money on transportation costs
- setting up your schedule
- traveling the world
I’m a blogger, freelance writer, virtual assistant, and graphic designer. Working from home is 100% possible and it’s amazing.
If it’s your dream to work from home, you can do it!
Below are 15 real work from home jobs that can turn into full-time jobs.
#1 Pinterest Virtual Assistant
A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.
Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc.
Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:
- Work from anywhere
- Set your own schedule
- Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
- Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time
Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.
In the free training, you’ll learn:
- How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
- Steps to take to start this business
- How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make
P.S. Here’s an example of one student who is now a full-time Pinterest VA.
#2 Sell printables
Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.
People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here).
Benefits of selling printables:
- Don’t need previous experience
- Can turn into passive income
- Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want
In this free training you’ll learn:
- Ideas for printables to make
- What you need to start an Etsy shop
- How to make sure you get sales on Etsy
As you can see below, making printables is a profitable side hustle! Julie earned over $20,000 in her spare time.
#3 Start a niche blog
I created this blog and made over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).
If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:
- Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
- Sponsored posts
- Advertising
- Selling my own products (like my online course)
If you want to start a website but have questions like:
- What should my blog be about?
- How do I know what to write about?
- How soon can I start making money?
Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.
This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.
#4 Make dog treats at home
You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.
This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.
My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.
Check out this free training and learn:
- Most popular dog treats to sell
- Where to sell dog treats
- How much to charge
- What you need to start a dog treat business
Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!
#5 Proofreader
Proofreaders work online and have the ability to work from anywhere in the world.
The average hourly rate is between $14-$31 an hour depending on your experience, which clients you’re working for, and the type of project.
To become a proofreader it’s important that you:
- Own a computer
- Reliable internet access
This job is done on your own schedule because you need to have the work done BY a certain time, not at a certain time.
In this free training you’ll learn:
- 5 signs proofreading is right for you
- How to attract proofreading clients
#6 Tax Preparer
Did you know you can get trained online to become a Tax Preparer?
This in-demand job is done from home and on your own schedule.
A Tax Preparer prepares, files, and assists in general tax forms.
To get started in this field, take a high-quality tax preparation course. Do your research to find the best one for you.
If you still have questions about becoming a Tax Preparer, take this free training.
In the free training you learn:
- How much money you can make
- What a typical work day looks like
- Tools and tech needed (it’ll all fit in a backpack)
- What kind of clients are highest paying
#7 Bookkeeper
A bookkeeper is in charge of filing receipts, recording sales, organizing expenses, and more.
Bookkeepers earn up to $30 an hour and can earn much more depending on experience and qualifications.
Here is a free training for people who are interested in this career path: Start A Successful Bookkeeping Business.
In this free training you’ll learn:
#8 Freelance writing
If you enjoy writing or it sounds like something you want to get into, consider freelance writing as a side gig.
This is something I’ve been doing for over 10 years now and I really like it. I get paid around $250/article and it’s relatively easy work.
Benefits of freelance writing:
- Work from home
- Take on as little or as many articles as you want
- As you gain experience, you can charge more
- Set your own hours and be your own boss
Learn how to make money from home as a freelance writer with the course Big Money Writer.
#9 Facebook Ad Manager
Did you know you can become a Facebook Ad Manager for businesses and make an extra $1,000+ a month with just 1 client?
Facebook Ad Managers are in charge of running ads for businesses to increase their customer base and income.
Out of 27 million businesses, all you need is 1-2 clients to make $1,000 a month.
Many Facebook Ad Managers take on 10 clients a month, which can be roughly $10,000 a month.
There’s even a free training that teaches you which side hustles to avoid and why becoming a Facebook Ad Manager is one of the best side hustles.
You also get access to a 3 step process to find clients that will hire you and how you can do this even if you’re brand new to advertising. Get the free training here.
#10 Salesforce Analyst
My friend Leila changed careers and recently got a job as a Salesforce Professional.
You can learn all about her experience here. She found her first job through a recruiter reaching out to her on LinkedIn, and now she’s earning $70,000+ at home with amazing benefits.
A Salesforce Professional is someone who is trained to improve business processes with something called Salesforce.
Fast facts about becoming a Salesforce Professional:
- Don’t need previous experience
- No college degree neded
- Tech job earning $70,000 in your first year
See if a Salesforce career is right for you by taking the free 5 Day Salesforce Challenge.
#11 Customer Service Representative
Customer service representatives are the go-between for customers and companies.
At FlexJobs, there are hundreds of new online, work from home jobs posted for customer service representatives.
These jobs are almost always entry-level, which means you don’t need any experience to get started.
Most customer service representative jobs usually start around $13 per hour.
Check out online customer service representative jobs here.
#12 Rent a room or apartment out on Airbnb
Did you know you can make money by renting out a room or apartment?
If you often travel and have a vacant house, I recommend putting your apartment or house on Airbnb.
I have several friends that live in a big house and decided to rent out a room in their house – and it covers their mortgage. Pretty incredible!
Sign up to become an Airbnb host here.
#13 Fiverr
Do you have skills such as graphic design, social media, voice over, illustration, or translation?
Fiverr lets you create a profile and share your services with people looking to hire freelancers.
I’ve hired people from Fiverr numerous times and love that I can support someone’s dream online.
You can learn more about Fiverr here.
Working from home can have a lot of perks, such as being able to set up your schedule, travel and live all around the world, and even save money by cutting transportation costs.
#14 Translator
By next year, the translation field will have a 42% expected growth rate.
If you’re bilingual, you need to take advantage of this career space.
You can check out translator jobs here.
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Alexis Schroeder is the CEO and founder of FITnancials.
With budgeting and side hustles, Alexis paid off over $40,000 of debt and made over $100,000 in side hustles in college.
Since starting this website over 10 years ago, Fitnancials has reached over 3,000,000 readers. We’ve been featured on sites like Forbes, Yahoo, Side Hustle School, GOBankingRates, Mint, and many more.
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