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Telecommuter Friendly Employers

These companies are recognized as leaders in the hiring of telecommuters and in providing legitimate business start-up or contracting opportunities.

What You Should Do To Prepare...

You will discover that most companies in need of home-based workers are looking for independent contractors. You perform a job or project for the company and you get paid.

What are the implications of this?

It means that companies are looking for professionals who come to the table prepared and competent. Although the company may require and provide specific training, they still expect you to possess the standards of quality and level of commitment that a business would possess.

Therefore, you are well-advised to consider yourself a business. In the eyes of the government you are a business, responsible for paying self-employment taxes and estimated income tax payments, while also enjoying the deductions and write-offs lawfully accorded to a business.

The lesson here is to not handicap yourself while looking for work. Prepare yourself to be the best business on the "block". The competition is fierce and you'll need an edge. Come out the gates running.

If you don't have a home office outfitted and ready for business you need to get busy. As a home-based professional your home office should function independently from the rest of your home. If you have a family, you'll need to get them on board with the demands of running an office. Things such as a dedicated phone line, fax machine, printer, fast Internet connection, and well-oiled computer are basic necessities.

For you, as an independent contractor, your resume or portfolio is your secret weapon. It should be well-polished and up to date. Not only will a great resume display your professionalism, but there may be times when it is possible for you to submit a resume for a prospective job when the rest of the herd is simply filling out an online application. Be ready to show-off.

Be honest with yourself regarding your skills and accomplishments. It has been estimated that one-quarter to one-third of all resumes are embellished or down-right dishonestly fabricated. No good comes from this. It cheats you, those who would employ your services, and anyone else seeking to participate in or increase awareness of a home-based lifestyle. If you feel your resume is on the skimpy side, get the training, experience, or certification you need to make it stand out.

Lastly, remember to be patient and persistent. Home-based work is in high demand. Stick with it even if you don't immediately land a job. Persistence can't be understated here. Follow-up on your applications and resume submissions that aren't getting attention. You don't want to be pushy, but sometimes a little nudge will get the notice of a prospective employer.

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Companies Known To Hire Telecommuters

• Alpine Access
  Description: Inbound call service agent
  Worker status: Employee

• Axion Data Services
  Description: Data entry
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• Blue Zebra Appointment Setting
  Description: Outbound Call Agent
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• ChaCha
  Description: Internet search guide
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• Customer Loyalty Concepts
  Description: Call service Agent
  Worker status: Employee

• Cypher Litigation Coding
  Description: Legal Coding
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• DionData Services
  Description: Data entry
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• EditFast
  Description: Editing, proofreading, writing
  Worker status: Freelance Contractor

• Fantastic Transcripts
  Description: Transcription, proofreading

• Janus Cyberserve
  Description: Medical coding

• KeyForCash
  Description: Data Entry
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• LiveOps
  Description: Inbound call service agent
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• Speak Write
  Description: Transcription
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• VeraFast
  Description: Outbound verification call service agent
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• VIPdesk
  Description: Concierge call service / Virtual customer service
  Worker status: Independent Contractor or Employee

• VoiceLog
  Description: Service call verification
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• West At Home
  Description: Inbound call service agent
  Worker status: Independent Contractor

• Willow
  Description: Call service agent
  Worker status: Corporate Contractor

• WorkingSolutions
  Description: Virtual office agent
  Worker status: Independent Contractor