The Ultimate Guide to Working From Home - Free docx

The Ultimate Guide to Working From Home - Free Edition
by
Michele Powell
Smashwords Edition
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Copyright © 2012 by Michele Powell
Cover art by Ashlea McDonough
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Introduction
Congratulations!-you have chosen to download a list of a ‘selected’ sample of ten legitimate
companies that offer you work from home opportunities. I hope you find a work from home
opportunity that meets your needs.
If you find that none of these companies meet your needs, there are two editions of an e book
named onlinejobsthesource.com containing well over 200 companies that offer legitimate work
from home jobs. The ebooks contain legitimate companies and additional pertinent information
such as work from home tips, type of work, industry and pay information that a typical job seeker
would find beneficial in deciding to work from home.
10 legitimate work from home companies:
Translation
ABC TRANSLATIONS
Business Description:
ABC Translations is an industry leader in translation and globalization services. We adapt
documents, collateral materials, websites, and software to meet the linguistic, cultural, and
technical requirements and preferences of our clients.

Type of Work:
Translators and Linguists
Your Role:
translators
Application:
apply online
Requirements:
ABC translator is language and/or subject certified
Tech Requirements:
unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
no
Application Process:
To apply, please send your resume to
Pay:
unknown
Cost to You:
unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Yes
Benefits:
Unknown

Industry Type:
Translating/Localization
Web Link:

Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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LANGUAGES UNLIMITED
Business Description:
Worldwide Language Services Translation – Interpretation – Evaluation – Transcription
All Languages, All Dialects, & All Fields
Type of Work:
Language Coordinators/Linguist/Interpreters
Your Role:
freelancers
Application:
register online to the database
Requirements:
certified linguist and translators with 3-5 years experience
Tech Requirements:
Unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No
Application Process:
register online @ www.languagesunlimited.com/index.php
Pay:
varies on position
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:

globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Unknown
Benefits:
Unknown
Industry Type:
Translating/Localization
Web Link:
www.languagesunlimited.com
Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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Artistic
AVATAR PRESS
Business Description:
Avatar Press is a leading independent company which publishes a wide variety of comic
books highly-regarded creator-owned titles such as Alan Moore's The Courtyard, Warren Ellis'
Scars, and Garth Ennis and John McCrea's Dicks; licensed comics such as Frank Miller's
Robocop and Stargate SG1, company-owned properties such as Pandora and The Ravening, and a
number of other current and upcoming titles. Avatar works with some of the most talented
creators in comics, and the company is currently seeking out additional creators - both new and
established - in a number of categories:
Type of Work:
Artists/Illustrators, Writers, Colorists

Your Role:
freelancer artist
Application:
send thru snail mail or send the link to the editor in chief
Requirements:
When sending submissions via snail mail and/or other more comprehensive submissions, your
submission should include a wide range of samples, showcasing all your abilities. Submit panel
to panel continuity (storytelling), as well as illustrative work (pin-ups, covers, etc.) If you need a
sample script feel free to use this one. It is not necessary to pencil the entire script just pick 4-6
consecutive pages. Will consider penciled and inked pages, penciled pages (so long as the pencils
are tight and clean), fully-rendered pencils (grayscale tones), and painted pages. Don't forget to
include your name, address, e-mail address and/or a phone number at which you can be
contacted.
Tech Requirements:
Unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No
Application Process:
sending Avatar Press editor-in-chief William Christensen the link where the project located or
send thru snail mail address to the editor in chief
Pay:
varies on position
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
If anyone on the Avatar staff has even the slightest interest in your work your submission will

be kept on file for future reference. No immediate response from us does not necessarily
constitute a rejection.
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Unknown
Benefits:
Unknown
Industry Type:
artistry
Web Link:
www.avatarpress.com/submis.htm
Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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DRAGONPENCIL
Business Description:
Children’s book publisher
Type of Work:
illustrator
Your Role:
freelancer
Application:
send email with attached work
Requirements:
Unknown
Tech Requirements:
Unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No

Application Process:
You can send an email to with attached jpg samples of your
work. In your email please include your rate per illustration. Clients with the lowest rates get the
most work.
Pay:
Unknown
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
No
Credit & Background Check:
No
Benefits:
No
Industry Type:
artistry
Web Link:
www.dragonpencil.com/employment.htm
Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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Technical & Web
ALCHEMIC DREAM
Business Description:

Pioneers & Leaders for over ten years, we have been the premier international provider of
services for companies that publish and develop MMOs, virtual worlds, social games, casual
games, mobile games and transmedia content. We also provide services to online payment and
virtual goods providers. Our services range from localization to customer service, community
management, game mastering, risk management and new gaming experiences.
Type of Work:
Game Master, Customer Service Representative, Business Developer, Translator
Your Role:
customer service representative
Application:
apply online
Requirements:
Excellent direct communication skills. Good operating system and computer technical skills
Autonomy and good time management skills
Strong motivation and high level of commitment
Broadband internet connection and a good computer (able to run new MMOGs)
Tech Requirements:
Previous customer support experience; Schedule flexibility
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No
Application Process:
apply online at />Pay:
varies on position
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:

Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Unknown
Benefits:
No
Industry Type:
Computer Games
Web Link:

Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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ART&LOGIC
Business Description:
Art & Logic develops software on a work-for-hire basis. Including specification, design,
implementation, testing, and related services.
Type of Work:
programmer
Your Role:
home-based contractors
Application:
apply online
Requirements:
We hire the best of the best, both in terms of technical skills and general soft skills. Nobody at
Art & Logic is "just a programmer", "just a manager", etc. Everyone needs to be able to
contribute in a variety of ways. Some of the important skills are:
project management
client relationship management

superior written and verbal communication
business development and sales
technology development
proposal writing and project estimation
specification & documentation
user interface principles
Tech Requirements:
Our programmers need to be fluent with a variety of tools, and have the desire to do
something new, cool, and unexpected. Below is a list of some of the skills we're looking for:
Python
Python frameworks, especially TurboGears
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
PHP
PHP frameworks
HTML, CSS, XHTML
JavaScript
"Web 2.0," AJAX, web services
database design, MySQL
ActionScript 3.0, Flex, AIR
cross-platform libraries and frameworks, such as Flex, Qt, and wxWidgets
C++, C#, Java
Objective-C
Cocoa
iPhone SDK
Android SDK
Audio, MIDI
Mac OS X kernel drivers
Windows kernel drivers
UI design and usability

graphic design
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No
Application Process:
apply and register online www.artlogic.com/careers/
Pay:
varies on position
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
globally
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Yes
Credit & Background Check:
Yes
Benefits:
Unknown
Industry Type:
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Web Link:
www.artlogic.com
Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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Authentic Jobs, Inc.
Business Description:

Authentic Jobs is where companies and creative professionals meet to make a better web.
Type of Work:
Web developer, Digital Designer, Programmer,
Your Role:
freelance
Application:
apply online
Requirements:
Symfony (1.4) PHP Developer:+ year experience building web sites in a professional
environment
Strong knowledge of PHP using Symfony 1.4 / Doctrine 1.2
An understanding of JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX
Used object-oriented programming with a known framework
Experience with MySQL
Comfortable working with version control (preferably Git)
Self-starter with excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet challenging
deadlines
Tech Requirements:
Working knowledge of Symfony 2 / Doctrine 2 is a bonus, Experience administering a
LAMP-based server
Does Company Provide Equipment:
No
Application Process:
Send an email explaining your interest in the freelance work, your website and/or your github
account to
Pay:
rate negotiable
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:

anywhere
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Unknown
Benefits:
Unknown
Industry Type:
Internet
Web Link:
/>Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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ComputerJobs.com
Business Description:
ComputerJobs.com is owned by JobServe Limited - the world's first Internet recruitment site.
JobServe, formed in 1993, cut their teeth providing a service for IT professionals looking for
computer work and quickly grew into one of the UK's most successful businesses, offering jobs
across many sectors of the market. JobServe currently operates in a variety of industry sectors
and advertises jobs from all over the world. For more information, visit JobServe.com.
Type of Work:
varies per position
Your Role:
PHP – Developers (work from home) - direct/fulltime
Application:
apply online

Requirements:
* You live in the USA
Tech Requirements:
4 years (or more) programming in PHP, You must have PHP v.5 experience
* Experience with MVC Frameworks
* Experience with unit testing
Does Company Provide Equipment:
Unknown
Application Process:
apply online at />Developers-work-from-home-Permanent-Any-City-All-States?
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Pay:
60k - 80k per year + work from home + bonus + benefits
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
Any City All States
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Based on need
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Yes
Benefits:
Work from home! Base salary for developers: $60 - 80K
* Full benefits including 401K

* Year-end bonus up to 25%
Industry Type:
Internet
Web Link:

Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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CorpImages.net
Business Description:
provide Internet marketing consulting and solutions for small and midsize companies
Type of Work:
programmer
Your Role:
freeelance
Application:
apply online
Requirements:
Preferably Pearl/CGI, or C, C++. Supervision and final approval of work will be done at
company headquarters, but work can be performed from anywhere in the world you may be.
Please include any programming work you may have done in the past.
Tech Requirements:
Unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
Unknown
Application Process:
Go to: to attach a copy of your
resume. Prefers your CV in MS Word 2000 format or lower.
Pay:
Hourly rate per CGI program based on certain criteria. Please contact

/>Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
Global
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
Unknown
Benefits:
Unknown
Industry Type:
Internet
Web Link:

Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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Dev Bistro
Business Description:
A website for all IT porfessionals looking for a job in Information Technology
Type of Work:
IT jobs
Your Role:
freelance telecommuting technology professionals
Application:
apply online

Requirements:
Windows System Engineer: Client is looking for candidates with at least 3-5 years experience
with Windows engineering .
Tech Requirements:
Unknown
Does Company Provide Equipment:
Unknown
Application Process:
send resume at , Please mention Dev Bistro when
contacting us.
Pay:
negotiable
Cost to You:
Unknown
Hires In/Out of the United States:
Locations can be based nationally in WI, GA, IL, OR, TX, OH and remote
Resources Provided:
Unknown
Response Time:
Unknown
Paid Training:
Unknown
Credit & Background Check:
yes - drug, employment, background check
Benefits:
Currently recruiting for fulltime, contract and contract to hire. Benefits depending on the type
of employment
Industry Type:
Internet
Web Link:

/>Better Business Bureau Member:
No
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