Ten online jobs you can do online from anywhere
Here are four basic tools you’ll need to get started:
A Sturdy Laptop
you need something that’s fairly durable as it will be your workhouse traveling with you everywhere. I recommend something sturdy with a great warranty package – I suggest 3-yr full coverage plan if you can afford it, and especially if you are mobile. I don’t recommend a netbook because the hard drives tend to be much smaller and also have tiny screens that strain your eyes and small keyboards that strain your hands. You’ll want as large of a screen as possible. You might complain about the weight of it, but remember this is your mobile office, so the extra weight is worth it. Make sure that both a webcam and mic are built in, and most laptops come with these integrated.
you need something that’s fairly durable as it will be your workhouse traveling with you everywhere. I recommend something sturdy with a great warranty package – I suggest 3-yr full coverage plan if you can afford it, and especially if you are mobile. I don’t recommend a netbook because the hard drives tend to be much smaller and also have tiny screens that strain your eyes and small keyboards that strain your hands. You’ll want as large of a screen as possible. You might complain about the weight of it, but remember this is your mobile office, so the extra weight is worth it. Make sure that both a webcam and mic are built in, and most laptops come with these integrated.
External and Online Backups
I can’t stress this enough DO BOTH. That means buying a spare external hard drive for local backups, and also using an online backup service like iDrive which gives you up to 2.0 GB for free. Do both types of backups daily. Losing your work, particularly if you freelance or run your own company can be devastating to your business.
I can’t stress this enough DO BOTH. That means buying a spare external hard drive for local backups, and also using an online backup service like iDrive which gives you up to 2.0 GB for free. Do both types of backups daily. Losing your work, particularly if you freelance or run your own company can be devastating to your business.
NOTE:
if you have sensitive information on your computer always make sure to password protect or encrypt those files, especially if doing online backups. You may not want to back up those online for security reasons.
if you have sensitive information on your computer always make sure to password protect or encrypt those files, especially if doing online backups. You may not want to back up those online for security reasons.
Solid Internet Connection
This usually isn’t an issue in modern countries, but it may be if you are in a remote location or a country with a lesser infrastructure. If you are really serious about connecting from anywhere, you’ll want mobile broadband card. Mobile broadband cards will be cheaper in whichever country you are living/travelling. For most situations for connecting to email, chat and basic VOIP, you don’t need more than 1.5 to 6.0 Mbps anyways which mobile broadband can get you. Obviously, the more bandwidth you have the better.
This usually isn’t an issue in modern countries, but it may be if you are in a remote location or a country with a lesser infrastructure. If you are really serious about connecting from anywhere, you’ll want mobile broadband card. Mobile broadband cards will be cheaper in whichever country you are living/travelling. For most situations for connecting to email, chat and basic VOIP, you don’t need more than 1.5 to 6.0 Mbps anyways which mobile broadband can get you. Obviously, the more bandwidth you have the better.
Yourself
yes, you and your trusty skills, and don’t forget your brain, please!
yes, you and your trusty skills, and don’t forget your brain, please!
If you work with small business owners or become an entrepreneur yourself, you’ll have a lot more flexibility with using some of the free tools like VOIP. In working for a corporate company/clients you might have a more difficult time being able to use some of these tools, because of corporate standards so make sure you know what those standards are.
Now that you know what the basic tools are – let’s take a look at some of the jobs and business ideas that can potentially allow you can work from anywhere.
Writer/Editor
With so many websites out there needing content, with more and more magazines and newspapers going online, there’s no shortage of requests for talented writers. Being a writer is also great for a mobile lifestyle because you can be totally offline until you need to submit your work. You’ll just need to gather your research and resources ahead of time to work offline.
With so many websites out there needing content, with more and more magazines and newspapers going online, there’s no shortage of requests for talented writers. Being a writer is also great for a mobile lifestyle because you can be totally offline until you need to submit your work. You’ll just need to gather your research and resources ahead of time to work offline.
2) Web Developer
Got a knack for or an interest in programming for websites? This is quite easy to do from anywhere unlike a number of other jobs in the IT industry. Everything a web developer does is code-related and can be done remotely. As a developer, you will most likely interface with clients over the phone for more advanced requests, so investing in a Skype or similar VOIP service will be very handy.
Got a knack for or an interest in programming for websites? This is quite easy to do from anywhere unlike a number of other jobs in the IT industry. Everything a web developer does is code-related and can be done remotely. As a developer, you will most likely interface with clients over the phone for more advanced requests, so investing in a Skype or similar VOIP service will be very handy.
3) Virtual Assistant
This is great for stay at home mothers, but also people who want to be their own bosses. There’s no limit to what tasks you’ll be asked to do, so be prepared for requests from the mundane to the zany like customer services call, making reservations, research, data entry and more. Some even move on to managing their own teams of virtual assistants and outsourcing to other VAs.
This is great for stay at home mothers, but also people who want to be their own bosses. There’s no limit to what tasks you’ll be asked to do, so be prepared for requests from the mundane to the zany like customer services call, making reservations, research, data entry and more. Some even move on to managing their own teams of virtual assistants and outsourcing to other VAs.
4) Blogger
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Ah, the ever popular blogging profession. Not a business for the faint of heart. A blogger is not just a writer, she is a business owner. As a blog owner you will do your share of writing, but also a large part of your time will be spent networking with other bloggers, posting on both your blog and theirs, and doing whatever you can to attract readership and traffic. How you do make money with blogging? The most popular form is by selling advertising. You also might be able to sell your products or other people’s as well. At some point, when you start making money at blogging, hiring writers and editors to help will probably be a good idea as you grow.
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Ah, the ever popular blogging profession. Not a business for the faint of heart. A blogger is not just a writer, she is a business owner. As a blog owner you will do your share of writing, but also a large part of your time will be spent networking with other bloggers, posting on both your blog and theirs, and doing whatever you can to attract readership and traffic. How you do make money with blogging? The most popular form is by selling advertising. You also might be able to sell your products or other people’s as well. At some point, when you start making money at blogging, hiring writers and editors to help will probably be a good idea as you grow.
5) E-Commerce Store
Have a product line or industry you are passionate about? Maybe a product of your own you want to develop and sell? Opening an E-Commerce store online could be the way to go. You can often find someone willing to drop ship products you’d like to sell, so you don’t have to store inventory anywhere. You will be taking orders online (possibly by phone), handling customer service requests and returns
Have a product line or industry you are passionate about? Maybe a product of your own you want to develop and sell? Opening an E-Commerce store online could be the way to go. You can often find someone willing to drop ship products you’d like to sell, so you don’t have to store inventory anywhere. You will be taking orders online (possibly by phone), handling customer service requests and returns
6. Gbyraphic Designer
Now that virtually all graphic design is done on a computer, this is a perfect mobile job or business. Everyone needs a logo, ads designed, website images and more. If you’re artistically talented and can deliver to client specifications, graphic design might just be for you.
7) Translation (Writing)
If you are a linguistic expert in one or more foreign languages, then you can do written translation work from anywhere quite easily. Many businesses from those that sell products to finance companies to law firms need translators for such a purpose, and if you can charge a lower rate by telecommuting or by the fact that you live in country where the cost of living is lower, you can probably beat the local guy who needs to be there in person.
8) Virtual Project Manager
With Outsourcing being such a thriving industry these days, you could be a remote team manager for a variety of different businesses that have projects in the works. Check out oDesk.com for a look into this type of work, they actually are seeking people just for this role. This might be something you could do along with freelancing on a site like oDesk.
9) Bookkeeper: If you’ve a talent with numbers and enjoy math, why not be a remote bookkeeper? Take some accounting courses and learn how to do the books. Or maybe you’ve been working for the man as an accountant for too long and know you can go it on your own. Although be careful about giving tax advice if you are not a CFA (certified financial accountant).
10) Data Entry: Probably the least glorious of all, but still always a necessity for businesses someone’s data always needs to be entered, combed, adjusted and cleaned up. Just make sure that the data entry opportunity is legit and there are no upfront fees for it sometimes these jobs can be scams. Again a freelence writer like oDesk or Elance is a great place to start finding legitimate work.
“Scammy” job listings to avoid: filling out online surveys, assembly jobs (assembling gifts, etc), multi-level marketing, anything that asks you to pay upfront “training costs”, envelope stuffing, certain data entry jobs. There might be some legit opportunities with some of these, but be careful in general.
Remember – if you live in an area with a lower cost of living or even another country, you have an advantage over the local workers as far as cost is concerned. If you can provide quality service and product to your clients, you’ll be in the running for sure.
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