Including part-time jobs and businesses you can start from home
Are you looking for part-time work from home, to fit around school times? If you have typing skills then why not use them to make money from home.
If you have a computer at home and are looking to make money online then becoming a typist might be for you. Some of these jobs might be slow burners and some pay quickly. It is easy to make a full-time income online but like all businesses you get out what you put in.
You don’t need any special skills but you do need to be on your guide for what you should be charging, how to get paid, taxes and scams.
This guide lists 9 typing jobs for home that you can do around the kids. You don’t have to work full time, part-time works too. Do it around your life and your kids.
Are typing jobs from home legitimate?
Yes, they are but you do have to be wary on how much they pay. All of it comes down to experience and if you have a portfolio.
There’s a range of typing jobs like audio typist, data entry, customer service and admin roles.
If you’re looking for ideas on what you could do from home then have a look at our posts:
Genuine Work From Home Jobs in the UK – These are the best work from home jobs in the UK. You can do many of these without any experience.
31 Work From Home Jobs for Mums – Worried that you can’t work from home? You can! These are easy to do jobs at home around the kids.
How to Make Money Online for Beginners – If you’ve never made money online before then this talks you through exactly how to start.
Are typing jobs genuine?
Yes, there are loads of typing jobs out there. Many do require you to be self-employed through but that doesn’t mean that employed typing jobs aren’t out there. It just means that they are more sort after but may not be what you are looking for.
Making sure that you use the right platforms to start your journey especially if you don’t have a writing portfolio or any references.
How online typing jobs work?
Like all freelance gigs you need to find them first.
We started on People Per Hour* and Fiverr*.
These are content mill sites. They work by people putting jobs on and freelancers bidding for the gig. This is a race to the bottom but by starting on these sites it gave us contacts that then passed us on work outside of the platforms.
Some typist jobs are advertised as home based on job sites like Indeed. Have a look and remember to set up Google Alerts so that you don’t have to keep looking back at the sites.
Make sure you track your time and what you are doing! It’s so easy to lose track of time or what you are doing. Use my Virtual Assistant Pack here that includes things like time sheets and invoice templates.
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Top tips for beginners who want to find typist jobs
1. Remember to cash out every time a client makes a payment in one of the above sites. Unlike banks, your cash isn’t protected and there’s nothing stopping them from taking your cash if they suddenly go under.
2. Set up a dedicated email address. This means that you can clearly see your work and don’t have to find it through all the spam.
3. Don’t expect the money or clients to roll in. You have to actively find them. Using the content mills as well as advertising your services across social media and in local groups will help you to get work but it can start slow.
4. Remember that any think you makeover £1000 will need to be declared to the taxman. Make sure you know the update to date rules by visiting the HMRC website or by phoning them.
5. Don’t pay for anything! They should be paying you.
6. You don’t need any equipment to start. Just an email account, computer and a Word-like writing tool. Once you decide that it’s for you, you can always invest in things like a foot pedal to made the sound file stop and start at will but that’s not needed if you’re just starting out.
7. Updating and changing your CV on Linkedin depending on the role you are looking for is vital to getting the work-from-home job of your dreams.
Use the job description to write your covering letter and reference it to why you would be the best fit for the work-from-home role.
Remember to use those transferable skills. Do you love spending time on social media? Great, then you know exactly how to use it and what viewers to share and like.
If you feel like your skills need a bit of an update then think about gaining some experience in the industry. Could you start to look for freelance roles first? This way, you not only earn some money but also gain that valuable experience and have a relevant reference.
8. Build a website. This is very relevant if you are looking for a creative role. Your own website is a great way to show a prospective employer what you can do.
This is easier than it sounds!
Use a system like WordPress that has thousands of YouTube videos that walkthrough you step by step how to build it.
You don’t need to buy a website theme straight away. Use a free one and see how you go.
You do need a URL and a hosting package though. They are a lot cheaper if you use an external company like TSO.
Try to think of a name that is as close to your business as possible. Have a quick Google to check that no one has it as well. Remember to check social media feeds as well.
You can check and purchase domains easily using a site like TSO, who we buy ALL our domains from.
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9. Make yourself the expert. If your CV isn’t as relevant as you’d like then proving what you can do is the best way to land your dream work from home job.
Whatever you’re doing make sure you’re the go to person. Hang around in Facebook groups or on Twitter and answer people’s questions on your niche. For example, if you would like a role around social media management then make sure you have your own social media channels up and running.
Write blog posts for sites that are in your industry so your name gets out. Write how-tos or tip-based blog posts or videos to show people that you know what you’re talking about.
9 home typing jobs UK
These are the best typing roles for people who have no experience with working online or going freelance. We promise that this is where we started, 6 years ago, and now our whole income is online.
1. Audio typing
This is when someone sends you an audio file and you need to type it out. You may get paid by the word or by recording length.
If your typing is really good then you may only have to listen to it once but we found this hard so ended up listening to it twice as a quality check.
What you will need to be an audio typist
You will need a computer, headphones and Google Drive can give you Word for free to write on and a place to save your work.
How to get a audio typist gig
You do not need any experience to be an audio typist. You can start picking up work on the content mill websites like Fiverr and People Per Hour.
You may have to work for very little to start with but as you build up your portfolio you can then earn more. The starting rate is normally around £7 – £10 an hour or per audio file typed.
2. Transcription
Transcription is when a client will send you anything like a video file or even something in another language (if you can read and write it of course) and they get you to type it out.
Again, you can charge by word or by file, that’s up to you or your client.
What you will need to be a transcription typist
To be a transcription typist you will need a computer, headphones and Google Drive which gives you free access to Word.
How to get a transcription typist role
If you are new to the freelance world or becoming a transcription typist then the content mills like Fiverr and People Per Hour may be a good place to start. They don’t pay much, but they do give you a way to start pulling a portfolio together and getting some reviews under your belt.
You do not need any experience to be a transcription typist but you want to test your typing skills to see how fast you can type. Many companies pay per video typed, so the quicker you can type the more you will get paid.
3. Virtual Assistant
Being a virtual assistant is a great way to work from home. As a virtual assistant, you can pretty much do anything including typing, social media or data entry.
You really can be a jack of all trades. Some clients may need you to do some research and put it into their system, some may want you to clear their current data. It really does depend on the client.
The best thing about being a virtual assistant is that you get to do a wide range of tasks while offering your clients any of your other skills like blog writing or social media.
Setting up as a virtual assistant is easy as you only really need a laptop to start with. You may need first internet speed if you are uploading videos for your clients and an office suite if you are typing a lot out.
Read more about how to be become a Virtual Assistant and work from home here.
If you are new to becoming a Virtual Assistant then you need our Virtual Assistant Essential Tool Kit. You can use it for most business ideas if you are in the service industry.
It’s a great tool if you need to track your time, invoice or even start advertising yourself on social media.
It includes:
A list of essential tools you’ll need to get your first client and get paid.
This 7 value-packed templates includes:
A list of VA essential tools
Invoice template (Word)
Time Card spreadsheet (Excel with pre-made formulas)
Invoice spreadsheet (Excel with pre-made formulas)
Blog post promotion spreadsheet (Excel)
Engagement questions for most niches (Excel)
Facebook schedule (Excel)
The Virtual Assistant Essential Tool Kit can help you land your first client, and keep you on track for when it’s time to invoice.
You can purchase the Virtual Assistant Toolkit here
What you will need to be a virtual assistant
You will need a computer, an email address and Google Drive to save your documents. Google Drive also gives you access to Word and Excel for free.
How to get a virtual assistant role
Start by setting yourself up with a Facebook page so you can tell all your friends about your new job. Word of mouth is a great way to start getting freelance virtual assistance roles.
You really don’t need any experience to be a freelance virtual assistant. All you need is to be organised and pro-active as you may have to do multiple tasks at once.
You can earn anything from £15 – £35 an hour as a virtual assistant. Build up your skill set and ask every client to leave you a review on Facebook as this helps you gain credibility.
4. Data Entry
Data entry is really easy to get into if you have little experience. You don’t need any special training as you are given all the information you need to transfer to a document.
You will need to be able to type and enter information as directed into a certain spreadsheet or application. They may even ask you to enter the data into their own content management system. There are forms of data entry that you do need some experience in like medical or court reports.
Data entry can seem repetitive but the scope of the work you could do is huge.
What you will need to be a data entry clerk
You will need a computer and access to Google Drive Excel. You may need access to specialist programs depending on what kind of data you are organising.
How to get a data entry role
You can get an entry level data role on Indeed or even on the many content mill sites. It starts off low paid but the more experience you gain the better the pay.
5. Captioning Videos
A bit like transcribing but this is when you listen to the audio or video file and you create the words for the video.
You do need to be exact when captioning. You have to try and hear around any background noise or distraction. The good thing is that captioning is so varied. You could be captioning for a lecture one minute or for a blogger on YouTube the next.
If you decide to take a live captioning job then it can be demanding. Real-time captioning means that as the live program is broadcast you are adding the titles to it as it goes. There may be a very short delay but not very long! You need to be quick at typing and know what is said quickly.
For some of the roles, you do need proof of typing skill. You may need shorthand or proof of how quickly you can type.
You don’t need much to start exact headphones and a computer but if you start to bid for the higher paid roles you may need more specialized equipment.
What you will need to be a captioning video typist
You will need a computer and headphones. If you are putting the captions on yourself you’ll need access to the video in its raw format and a video editing software like iMovie.
How to get a captioning video role
Finding a captioning video role is easier with a portfolio behind you. Make your own video and show what you can do. Knowing that you can supply the captions that are correct and that look good is a great way to land your first client.
You may need to start on the content mills to get a few clients behind you. These don’t pay well but do normally come with repeat work and many will spread the word about you.
6. Typist
This may sound quite obvious but being a generic typist can get you good work.
You could be asked to type out text from an image or even describe the image that you’ve been given into words. You could be asked to re-type out scanned or pre-computer pages or even describe what data in an Excel spreadsheet means into a presentation.
If you have some creative writing experience then you may be asked to expand on a fiction or non-fiction work that’s half done. Anything is possible. Get a portfolio together!
What you will need to be a typist
You will need a computer and access to Word or something like it. You may also need a portfolio to show your work, so for example a letter typed out, an email or anything like that to show your skills. You don’t need any direct experience but you may need to be a quick typist so knowing your typing speed may help you land roles quickly.
How to get a typist role
Being a typist online is pretty broad and could have you doing anything. You could be given a brief or rough notes and asked to type it out or make it make sense! You could be tasked with writing emails or typing out someones work. It really could be anything.
Start by letting your friends and family know what you are doing. Word of mouth is key to gaining your first few jobs.
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7. Mircrotasking
If you’re looking for quick jobs around the kids then look at Mircrotasking. This involves some tasks that can be done quickly and easily. This does mean that they are not well paid but if you’re looking for quick money then they may be for you.
These jobs could be anything from copying and pasting work that’s been done but that needs reformatting or even looking over a PowerPoint presentation and adding notes to selling items like Enamel Badges. It really could be anything!
What you will need to be a mircrotasker
You will need a computer and possibly access to Excel or Word which you can get for free using Google Drive.
How to get a mircrotasking role
These little small jobs can normally be found in local Facebook groups or content mills. They don’t start off by paying much, normally anything from £10 upwards an hour but they are normally easy and you can do them around the kids.
You can normally charge more if you have experience. Example, if you have some social media experience then you can plug your skills or blog writing experience. Use your transferable skills to earn money online.
8. Copywriter
Being a copywriter means that you write everything for someones website or other marketing material. Normally the client would give you a proposal or title and let you write the content using research and the knowledge you have on the subject already.
What you will need to be a copywriter
You will need a laptop and normally access to email and Dropbox or Drive so you can share the drafts with your clients.
How to get a copywriting role
Start by using copy mill websites like Fiverr and People Per Hour. These give you a portfolio that you can use to get over clients. Start a Facebook page or a Google page so you can start getting reviews.
9. Blogger
Blogging is a great way to let out your creative talent. You don’t need any experience at all to start blogging. You don’t even have to be a brilliant writer as that will come in time as you learn. You don’t need any technical skills at all.
You can write about anything from parenting to saving money to your love of fishing.
Starting on a free WordPress site is a great way to dip your toes in and see if you like it.
You can make money once you have a full site up and running by:
– running ads
– taking sponsored posts
– guest posts
– affiliates
Blogging can give you your own business but you can also blog for other companies. This could involve you looking for content ideas, keywords and writing the blog posts to put out to their readers.
Read more about how to start a blog here.
What you will need to be a blogger
You do need a few things to start your blogging journey. The great thing about blogging in the UK is that all the software you need to blog is either free or costs very little a year.
You will need a computer as it’s very hard to blog on a phone.
You will also need WordPress experience but you can get this by watching YouTube videos or setting up your own blog and having a play.
How to get a blogger role
You can either set up your own website or you advertise yourself to other businesses.
If you are new to blogging then have a look at our Blogging Toolkit. It has everything that you will need to start including blog post ideas, accounts spreadsheet and how to start for blogging for under £10.
Have a look at our Blogging Toolkit here.
Earning range: The earnings vary as you could earn anything from a seven-figure salary if you have the experience to back it up.
Laura x
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