Online earning holds a lot of promise, and working from home is the new dream job. It’s especially attractive given the current global financial crises and because it is up to you when and how you work, flexible work hours is quite the incentive. It helps you stay out of peak time traffic congestion or crowded public transit , we all know the burden of standing in bumper to bumper for at least one to two hours every morning and afternoon. It has also been boosted by the so-called introvert revolution. People who prefer individual pursuits are getting more acknowledgement and social recognition. Today, web work can offer higher job security than traditional modes of employment. As you venture into the virtual hiring space, start with the basics. Here are some quick tips:
1. Secure payment – open a Paypal account, or sign up for a similar service as a quick and secure way to receive payments from your clients.
2. Take a professional approach – get into an office routine. Wake up, take a shower, have breakfast, and ‘go to work’
3. Monetize your blog – some of the ways your blog can earn you money are affiliate programmes, pay-per-click advertising, sponsored content, paid subscriptions, exclusive membership, and sponsored content. You can also use your blog to sell related goods and services in the online marketing industry.
4. Freelance – join some freelance websites online to work with companies or people that need virtual assistants or data capturers. Eg. Upwork.com and zirtual.com
5. Online surveys – take online surveys to earn extra cash. Best thing about doing online surveys is that you can work in your own time, which means flexi work hours.
6. Write and sell an Ebook – are you particularly gifted in a certain type of hobby, have some cooking recipes, or maybe have a really interesting ideal or story you would like to share? Start writing your Ebook today and start selling!
Treat online earning like a regular job
While online earning conjures ideas of mid-morning naps and a pyjama dress code, it’s still a job, and you’ll be more successful if disciplined. Your house is full of distractions, such as the TV, the fridge, and the Internet. Also, once your friends know you’re always home, they will likely want to come over often. Set ‘office hours’ when you can’t be interrupted and designate a work space. Be sure to follow a productive work routine. This psychologically separates your ‘office time’ from your leisure time. It can also discourage friends and family from derailing your work day.
Getting started today
One of the first step to online earning is to start a blog or buy a web domain. When e-work first began, it was easier to earn from your blog. Now everyone has a blog, which has diluted the earning pool. On the upside, with so many people blogging, it’s easier to get started. There are established tools and services specifically set up to make blog earning easier. Do you like the idea of becoming an online earner? Share this post with a friend!
