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10 REAL work at home jobs you didn’t know about (and they’re hiring now)

Writer What you do You write articles either based on topics given to you or topics you suggest and have approved. Articles are submitted through the site and if they are approved, the money is deposited in your account. Since these companies act as middlemen between writers and clients, the pay is lower than if you were to go direct. Pay Often $10 – $15 per article but it varies by company. Companies hiring right now Demand Studios (also hiring Title Proofers, filmmakers, transcribers, and copyeditors) Writers Research Group Textbroker Bright Hub AssociatedContent.com 2.) Text Message Response Agent/Researcher What you do Using your computer, you respond to queries submitted via text message. Training is provided. There are very strict rules on accuracy and people have been dismissed very quickly for inaccuracies so that is something to know ahead of time. Pay You are paid per transaction so it will depend on the number of transactions but $3 – $12 per hour is common. Companies hiring

Five Crowdsourcing Sites that Give Small Businesses Quality Designs on a Budget

99designs.com is a Webby Awards winner (based on popularity) and the site with the most numerous community of designers. Customers can submit design briefs calling for any type of design in the following categories: identity design (logo and stationery); web design (web page design, WordPress themes, Twitter backgrounds, banner ads); print design; graphic design (button designs and others); and finally, merchandise designs (like t-shirts, and clothing). The site is the most visually appealing, and extremely easy to use. A 100% money back warranty is also in place (including listing fees). crowdSPRING is playing with the big dogs. Among their customers, you will find names like LG, SmugMug and others. The company received broad recognition, and a few awards like a Stevie Award in 2009, and the ITA CityLIGHTS Award for a newcomer business in 2009. There are over 65.000 users, a mix of designers and writers, that compete in the following categories graphic design (logo, stationery, illus