Are you sick and tired of a dead end 9-5 job? Maybe it is time for you to go freelance and become your own boss. People from all walks of life are finding that they can find a rewarding career in freelance work right from their own home.

Here are some of the hottest jobs for new freelancers who want to start right away:

Freelance Writer

Okay, so not everyone can be the next J.K Rowling and write a best-selling novel, but you’d be surprised at what level of writing can actually make you money online. If you actually have some talent as a writer, then the sky’s the limit as to how much you can make. From writing reports for companies, to product reviews, or even offering a resume writing service, there’s always a need for writers to provide these services and more.

Virtual Assistant

If you’ve got access to a computer and a good Internet connection, and you have a decent set of organizational skills, then you may want to look at becoming a virtual assistant. Many small to medium sized companies are now outsourcing a lot of their administrative work, as it saves on costs and insurance. Instead of using a recruitment agency, they prefer to use homeworkers. So, if you can work a spreadsheet and answer calls, this might be ideal.

Open an Online Store

We’ve all used eBay, whether it’s been for buying or selling, yet did you know it offers an excellent opportunity for you to make a decent income from? Become an eBay Power Seller and you can soon rake in extra money – all you need to do is find your own little niche, and start off by selling small and building up. Alternatively, open your own store away from eBay – there’s always a market for designer jewellery, bracelets, etc, and a lot of items like these can be bought in bulk from online auction stores. Then simply sell them individually for a healthy profit.

Join an Affiliate Scheme

If you’ve had the spam email sent to you, promising you $1000 a week for doing nothing, you probably ignore and delete. However, there are genuine opportunities around in affiliate sales. All you need to do is sell a product or a service for someone else, and you get a share of the profits. Better still, once you get to a certain level, people start selling for you. Although this can be one of the most difficult areas to be a success in, it can also be one of the most rewarding.

Fill out Surveys Online

Probably the easiest way to make money as a freelancer from home, completing surveys offers a way for you to get paid for your opinion. This usually comes in the form of companies wanting to judge the marketplace before launching a new product, and they’ll ask for your input via an online survey. However, you need to sign up to as many companies as possible and hope you get selected for more than the average amount of surveys to make good money. But, just like the rest, it can be done with commitment, hard work and just a little bit of luck!