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7 Work at Home Service Based Businesses You Can Start and Do Right Now

terrapin719 by terrapin719

Are you ready to work at home?

You want to work from home, but you're not sure exactly what you want to do?

Here is a list of 7 service based businesses you can start and do working from home with little or no experience that are affordable to begin.

1. Virtual Assistant

The term virtual assistant actually covers a broad spectrum of work to be offered. You would basically assist the person in their day to day business tasks, much like an in office assistant would. This could be a combination of any of the other service based businesses and might include writing, email support, blog management, and more.

2. Transcription

If you can type you can transcribe. Transcriptionists can make a good living by taking audio files and creating text documents for their clients. You might choose to specialize in transcription of a certain type of file, video or podcast transcription for example.

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3. Customer Service

Every business needs customer support of some kind. You can be the person answering all the emails that come into the help desk leading people to the answers and maintaining the frequently asked questions section. This is a huge time saver for the other business owner and allows the freedom to work on a flexible schedule.

4. Blog Manager

Many busy marketers don't have time to blog, but they want to keep that flow of communication going with their visitors and readers. You could be their voice on their blog and keep things freshened up by providing two or three posts per week in exchange for a monthly retainer fee.

5. Ghost Writer

Do you like to write, but don't want to manage your own websites or write about the same thing all the time? This is a great option for you! Websites need content and someone has to write all those words. Why not you? You could provide various packages of articles, reports, presentations, speeches, and more. There are lots of options when it comes to ghost writing.

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6. Backlink Builder

This one requires a little know-how of search engine optimization, keywords, social media and the like. However, with just a little bit of knowledge and a few systems in place to make the process easier you could certainly get started with this business idea. Backlinks are the currency of the internet and website owners are always looking for more of them.

7. Social Media Manager

Are you familiar with how to leverage social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn? Offer your services for a monthly retainer to manage the social profiles and marketers and website owners. You can create their profiles, run their promos and contests, and bring them fresh new clients on a regular basis. Trust me, they'll love you for it.

It really is that easy!

All of the above ideas can be started with a small investment for a domain name and hosting, add a little time and elbow grease and you'll be well on your way to building a full time income working from home.

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  • MountainofGlory Dec 2, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Fresh and timely. More to your elbows grease!
  • MountainofGlory Dec 2, 2011 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    Fresh and relevant. Keep it up!
  • Starving_Artist Nov 29, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    excellent list!
  • spikey64 Aug 14, 2011 @ 2:23 am | delete
    Thanks for the insight into some great resources. I neede some fresh ideas.
  • miaponzo Jun 18, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Thanks!
  • miaponzo Jun 18, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Thanks for these great idea! Have you done any of these yourself? Which is the most lucrative.. I already have a couple full time jobs.. but I was just wondering....
  • LisaAuch May 25, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Great ideas - Blessed by the Work at home angel! Great to see you around again!
  • terrapin719 May 25, 2011 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Thank you Lisa!
  • mirichandler Dec 14, 2010 @ 7:22 am | delete
    A great lens. Thank you for the information
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