I’ve always wanted to be a writer. However, I didn’t decide to become a freelancer until after college. With my journalism and communication’s degree in hand, I looked into opportunities with the local television stations and the newspaper. As a recent graduate with zero published clips, I had just enough experience to work as an [...]

Once you’ve made the decision to work from home, now comes the hard part…finding a telecommute job.
There are plenty available jobs. Unfortunately, most companies that hire telecommuters don’t advertise these jobs in the local classifieds. To find a legitimate work from home opportunity, you’ve got to hit the Internet, and the pavement.
1. Visit Work [...]

Many moms (and dads) prefer a work at home career. The benefits are endless, and in many instances, you can earn more money working from home. Still, lack of confidence and know-how prevents many from taking the leap. I don’t recommend jumping into a work at home career blindly; nor do I suggest making a [...]

Last week, the Contract Worker explored the dark side of accepting credit card payments with PayPal. Although there are various ways to receive payment for services rendered, most clients prefer to submit PayPal payments. This way, they don’t have to worry about postage or cutting checks. Freelancers also prefer this method because it’s quick. [...]

So, you’re ready to leave your current place of employment and become a telecommuter. You’ve looked at different work at home job boards, and found a few good leads.
There are plenty of legitimate work at home opportunities available. Still, picking the right venture isn’t easy. With so many work at home scams, it’s no wonder [...]