{"id":1790,"date":"2018-06-10T10:27:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T17:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:02:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:02:12","slug":"working-from-home-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/working-from-home-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Working From Home 101 For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Nearly 43% of working Americans spend some amount of time working from home according to a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/02\/15\/us\/remote-workers-work-from-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times report<\/a>. In today&rsquo;s technological world, the demand for brand ambassadors, customer service representatives and bloggers is booming, and the popularity of 9 to 5 work days is falling. From small side gigs to full-time jobs, making passive income from home is easier than ever!<\/p>\n<p>You might be a student looking for the perfect side hustle or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/diy-mom-10-ways-make-money-home\/\">stay-at-home mom<\/a> trying to make ends meet. No matter what your story is, you can successfully earn money from home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-working-from-home-legit\">Is Working From Home Legit?<\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-1796 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Computer - Lady in Pajamas Working from home\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working-300x200.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working-550x366.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Computer-home-working.png 800w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Almost everyone wants to work from home. Who wouldn&rsquo;t be interested in having a flexible schedule, good pay, and the freedom to live wherever they want? Work from home opportunities are the online world&rsquo;s best-kept secret. If you look for the right jobs in the right places, finding high paying, home-based employment is easy.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is it easier than ever to work from home, you might even be able to make more money working an at-home job than working a traditional job. If you are in the market for the perfect work-at-home gig, you&rsquo;d be surprised to know that lots of well-established companies offer the kind of home-based employment in which you can make some decent money.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start scrolling through the job boards, you can browse this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/clark.com\/employment-military\/work-home-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legitimate work from home opportunities<\/a> for ideas.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"avoid-working-from-home-scams\">Avoid Working From Home Scams!<\/h2>\n<p>While there are several legitimate home-based jobs that pay well, have flexible schedules, and don&rsquo;t require years of experience, work from home scams are common. As a general rule, any job that requires you to pay for software or training to complete the hiring process is a red flag. Look for jobs that have traditional application and interview processes rather than a simple online registration.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/avoid-work-from-home-job-scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monster&rsquo;s guide to avoiding work from home scams<\/a> for more ways to spot fake jobs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-money-from-home\">How To Make Money From Home?<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-1797 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lady and Cat with Computer\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home-300x150.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home-380x190.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home-550x275.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lady-and-Cat-working-from-home.png 800w\" ><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re looking to supplement your full-time job or replace it completely, you can make the money you want working at home. If you envision yourself sipping a cold drink in the tropics while you work on your laptop someday or just want to make extra money every month, but aren&rsquo;t sure where to start, here are four easy ways start working from home.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Host a Party &ndash;<\/strong> You can make a little extra cash hosting product parties in your home or online. This is a great way to introduce your friends to products you love and get discounts for yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rent Storage Space &ndash;<\/strong> Become a host with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/?utm_source=blog\">Neighbor<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/how-to-host\/?utm_source=blog\">start making money off the extra space in your house.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Start a Home Business &ndash;<\/strong> Use your talents to start your own business out of your home. You could do photography, sell crafts on Etsy, give music lessons, or become a tutor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convert your Current Job to an At-Home Job &ndash;<\/strong> If you have a job that can be done suitably from home, start a conversation with your manager. You may be able to get the freedom to work from home at least some of the time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"types-of-jobs-you-can-do-from-home\">Types Of Jobs You Can Do From Home<\/h2>\n<p>The most valuable people in the workforce are individuals who can use technology to communicate and create ideas. If you can work a computer, you can find a suitable job that can be done completely from home. Here are some types of jobs you can do from home with your computer and some basic skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Care<\/li>\n<li>Medical Billing<\/li>\n<li>Transcription<\/li>\n<li>Surveys<\/li>\n<li>Data Entry<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<li>Sales<\/li>\n<li>App and Website Testing<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Assisting<\/li>\n<li>Blogging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"remote-work\">Remote Work<\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-1799 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Working from home remotely\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-300x169.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Remote-work.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<p>The holy grail of achieving work life balance. Remote work is a phrase you&rsquo;ve probably seen on job postings before. Working remotely means you are working for a company from anywhere except the office Several companies are turning to remote work, as it creates happier and more productive employees. Unlike freelancing and other ways to earn money from home, remote work, or telecommuting, is similar to traditional employment. These types of jobs usually have a set salary and hours, and sometimes offer benefits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"customer-service-jobs\">Customer Service Jobs<\/h2>\n<p>While there are a lot of of work-from-home options available, customer service positions make up a good portion of legitimate home-based employment. Customer service is one of the most suitable jobs to do entirely from home, which is why the industry dominates the remote workforce. These kinds of jobs are great options because they are plentiful, easy to get, and don&rsquo;t require any special training or skills.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in a home-based customer service job, but don&rsquo;t have the right environment or personality for taking phone calls, you can look into online customer support gigs. Online chat is becoming more popular, and companies need service reps to take on customer chats and emails.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"online-surveys\">Online Surveys<\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5834 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"638\"  height=\"425\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-550x366.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash-1160x772.jpg 1160w\" ><\/p>\n<p>There are a host of online survey sites claiming to reward you with mounds of cash in exchange for a few minutes of your time. Most of these offers are as fake as they sound, but it is possible to get a few perks from taking surveys.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than paying directly, survey sites deal mostly in points, which you can redeem for gift cards, cash, or other things. Some sites have videos to watch, search engines to use, apps to install, and a bunch of other things you can do on top of surveys to earn points. Other sites email you a daily list of surveys you can take, ranging in point value. It usually takes quite a few points to earn anything worthwhile, so don&rsquo;t expect to earn any significant amounts of money by taking surveys.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that you probably won&rsquo;t get very much money for the amount time you spend taking online surveys. If you have lots of time to kill and no other hobbies, online surveys might be a good way to get something in return for your time. After all, nobody is going to pay you to scroll through your Instagram feed. Just don&rsquo;t expect to make a living off of online surveys because you will be sorely disappointed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-be-successful-when-working-from-home\">How To Be Successful When Working From Home<\/h2>\n<p>Working from home can be liberating, but you might miss out on things like networking and face-to-face communication with management if you don&rsquo;t put forth the extra effort. It&rsquo;s all too easy to fall through the cracks and lose your work-at-home job without some key practices. Here are some work from home tips to help you stay on top of the game:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"create-a-productive-workspace\">Create a Productive Workspace<\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-1802 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Home Office Space\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-300x185.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-380x234.png 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-550x339.png 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-800x493.png 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office-1160x715.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Home-office.png 1200w\" ><br>\nThe most important thing your workspace needs to do is motivate you to work. Sitting on your couch with your favorite netflix show playing in the background might not be the ideal environment for you to produce professional-quality work.<\/p>\n<p>Start by finding a space in your home that is quiet and free from distraction with lots of natural light. After you&rsquo;ve found your ideal spot, set up everything you need to do your job. Your setup could be a work desk in your home office or a bag of essentials you can take with you on the go.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the area you plan to work in is somewhere you enjoy being and gives you a sense of peace. You can use decorations and personal items just like you would in a cubicle at the office to give your space more character.<\/p>\n<p>Having the freedom to determine your own workspace is a big motivator for people wanting to work from home. Having the right workspace can give you a big boost in productivity, but overlooking it entirely could lead to failure.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"get-organized\">Get Organized<\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-1804 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Calendar\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-300x250.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-380x317.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-550x459.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352-800x667.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/calendar-e1521221059352.jpg 1008w\" ><\/p>\n<p>While working from home, it&rsquo;s important to meet every deadline and produce high-quality work. It&rsquo;s impossible to accomplish both of those things if you don&rsquo;t organize your time effectively. To make the most of your time, you need to have a schedule and personal workflow planned out.<\/p>\n<p>To help you plan, invest in a planner or calendar. Set work times and break times every day being sure to give yourself enough time to get your work done and enough breaks to keep your head clear. Your schedule doesn&rsquo;t need to be overly detailed, as long as it&rsquo;s definite enough to keep you on track every day.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a good schedule, it&rsquo;s time to come up with a personal workflow&ndash;the process you use to complete tasks. For example, a writer might start their writing workflow by researching and making outlines. No matter what your job is, you will need to have a method of completing tasks, so find a workflow that makes the best use of your time.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stay-connected\">Stay Connected<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to landing big jobs and major paydays, it&rsquo;s not what you know but who you know. Networking is crucial to being successful in any industry, so you&rsquo;re going to have to push yourself to find networking opportunities if you work at home. Make the effort to connect with other people from your company or industry over social media and in-person. You can meet people by going to trainings, conferences, and company parties, so make time to attend these events.<\/p>\n<p>Building strong relationships is one of the biggest challenges at-home workers face, but if you make time to purposefully connect with others, you will find more success and opportunities in your work.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"keep-in-touch-with-your-manager\">Keep In Touch With Your Manager<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important things you need in order to be successful at home is to be visible. Most of the communication for home-based employment is done via email or text, but this type of flat communication is not enough to make you appear as more than a name on a screen.<\/p>\n<p>Make yourself visible and valuable by setting up times to call and video conference with your manager, teammates, or clients. You will be able to pick up on social cues, share ideas, and collaborate more effectively if you spend face-to-face time with these people.<\/p>\n<p>While you aren&rsquo;t conferencing, be sure to make yourself available by responding to messages quickly and checking in frequently. Your manager and teammates won&rsquo;t know that you&rsquo;re working unless you show them you are.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"never-stop-learning\">Never Stop Learning<\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\" wp-image-1806 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Learning while working from home\"  width=\"80%\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Learning-Ideas-300x208.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Learning-Ideas-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Learning-Ideas-380x264.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Learning-Ideas-550x382.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Learning-Ideas.jpg 640w\" ><\/p>\n<p>Learning and evolving is critical to finding lasting success in your at-home ventures. Most on-site jobs have trainings and other learning opportunities you can count on to keep your skills current. Some remote jobs have trainings as well, but what can you do as a freelancer or business owner to stay on top of the market?<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that the internet is full of classes, trainings, and guides you can use to further your skills. Schedule time every week to read online guides, blogs, and how-to books in your industry. You can also sign up for affordable online classes from places like Udemy. Staying relevant in your industry will keep your paychecks flowing and prepare you for bigger and better-paying gigs.<\/p>\n<p>With close to half of the U.S. workforce spending some amount of time working from home, it&rsquo;s no wonder the demand for at-home workers is shooting up. You can cash in on the demand and find legitimate work from home opportunities that fit your needs. There are no limits to the ways you can earn money from home as long as you have the right attitude. Set yourself up for success by staying organized and keeping in touch with important people, and enjoy the newfound freedom and flexibility of your work from home job!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nearly 43% of working Americans spend some amount of time working from home according to a recent New&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":1794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_appearance_grid":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lifestyle","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Working From Home 101 For Beginners - Neighbor Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nearly 43% of working Americans spend some amount of time working from home according to a recent New York Times report. 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