RESOURCES
There are many different aspects involved in working from home and owning your own business.
Sometimes it can be hard to know which programs and websites can actually help your business and which will hinder it. This page is a big list of all of my top recommendations for everything from help with how to build a website to accounting software. If you are looking for something specific, you can find it here!
This content may contain affiliate links which may result in my being financially compensated for purchases site visitors make through said links.
SKILL-BUILDING RESOURCES
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Work at Home: Read the no-nonsense guide to avoiding scams and earning real income from anywhere, even if you’re starting from scratch. Get it for FREE. All you pay is shipping! |
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Proofread Anywhere Free Intro to Proofreading Workshop: If you have a knack for spotting errors and want to use those skills to make money from home as a general proofreader for authors, bloggers, and businesses, this course will help you get started. |
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Proofread Anywhere 7-Day Intro Course: If you want to use your proofreading skills to proofread legal transcripts for court reporters, this course will help you get started. |
Transcription mini-course: A comprehensive transcription course for aspiring transcriptionists. Train in legal or general transcription and learn how to build your own transcription business from home! | |
Bookkeeper Business Launch: For people who prefer numbers over words, Ben Robinson’s Bookkeeper Business Academy takes folks with no prior experience and teaches them the ins and outs of becoming a bookkeeper and building their business from the ground up. | |
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30 Days or Less to Virtual Assistant Success: A course created by professional VA and freelance writer, Gina Horkey. Learn how to start your very own virtual assisting business and how to rock the work-at-home life in 30 days or less! |
Earn More Writing: This is the most robust course I’ve found to help newbies start a freelance writing career. | |
Start a Resume Writing Business: Get creative with your writing skills and learn how to make money creating resumes for your clients! | |
Publish and Sell Your eBooks: Learn how to generate passive income through self-publishing your own eBooks. | |
How to Make Money Writing SEO Articles: SEO (search engine optimization) is the lighthouse of every website. It’s how people find websites in search engines! You can make money as an SEO expert, too. Check out this course created by SEO expert Yuwanda Black. | |
Travel Writing by Ed2Go: Learn how to translate what is seen, heard, tasted, touched, smelled, and felt (intuitively and physically) into publishable articles and books. Become a travel writer and make money from your personal adventures! | |
Grant Writing: Help companies get the funding they need by becoming an in-demand grant writer. |
MOTIVATION & MINDSET
BOOKS/ORGANIZATIONS
Editorial Freelancers Association | |
Freelancers Union | |
Caitlin’s 21 Favorite Motivational Books | |
The Freelancer’s Bible |
ACCOUNTING
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FreshBooks: Cloud-based small business accounting software. You can use it to send invoices, track time, manage receipts and expenses, and accept credit cards. |
BUILDING A WEBSITE
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Weebly: Online web hosting service known for their drag-and-drop website builder. They offer several hosting packages and a variety of features. |
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Bluehost: One of the top 20, Bluehost is a web hosting company that offers 24/7 customer service and technical support. They are known for being easy to use – even if you’re not “techie.” |
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PicMonkey: Online photo editing service that many entrepreneurs use to create Pinterest images, logos, printables, and more. You can upload any picture from your camera or online photo database and get started creating! |
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Genesis: Premium WordPress theme designed to be an all-in-one solution for any entrepreneur who wants to start a blog or an online business website. |
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Thesis: An easy-to-use WordPress theme with a variety of options, designs, and plug-in integrations. |
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Elegant Themes: Beautifully designed WordPress themes focused on aesthetics and design. |
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Fiverr: Online marketplace where a variety of vendors provide various services and tasks. Each job starts at $5 and goes up based on specifications from vendor. Great for logo design. |
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Deluxe Business Services: Business services for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Solutions designed to help you manage the day-to-day of your business. Including logo design, business cards, etc. |
WEBSITE TUTORIAL | A Step-by-Step Guide for Setting Up a Freelance Website |
CONNECT WITH CAITLIN
Proofread Anywhere website | |
Work-at-Home School website | |
Caitlin’s Facebook | |
Proofread Anywhere Facebook | |
Work-at-Home Heroes Facebook group | |
Send Caitlin an email |