What you will be doing if you got hired here:

Working from home answering calls for customer service. You will serve as a liaison between customers and the development team.

What they require (from their website)

• 4+ years consumer-related customer service experience.
• 4+ years of Internet and computer experience with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS environments. Must be proficient in IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Acrobat Distiller/Reader, Skype, Facebook, Twitter and automated posting tools such as TweetDeck.
• Articulate communicator with excellent English written and verbal skills.
• Proven ability to resolve customer complaints and technical issues with grace and professionalism.
• Must demonstrate active learning skills with the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
• Serve as a catalyst for new product ideas and service improvements.
• Sharp analytical skills sufficient to gather and interpret data to make informed autonomous decisions.
• Proven ability as a team player and a self-starter who can work independently, take initiative and get jobs done in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work in a virtual environment via telecommute over high speed Internet access in a quiet and protected work space free from background noise such that the performance of duties is done in the most professional manner.
• Typing skill of 50+ words per minute.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Consistent, positive “can-do” attitude with the confidence to back it up.
• College graduates preferred. Fluency in foreign languages is a plus.
• Experience as an Au Pair, Nanny Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant or Senior Care Provider, or has hired care providers in the past is a plus.

Hours that you must be able to work: (pacific times)

• Tuesday – Friday: 5 – 8pm
• Saturday – Sunday: 9 – 11am; 3 – 4pm; 8 – 9pm (times are somewhat flexible).

Things you need -

Phone – high speed data connection – computer

So if you think that this is something that you would like to do – apply online.

Apply here and good luck.

One way to earn money from home, is to do it online. This is usually never a get rich quick scheme, but rather a long process that takes many hours of work. There are several ways that you can earn from home online

Build your own websites – you make money from selling advertising, or having links on your site that you get paid for being an affiliate.

Selling your items on places like EBay, this way you will have to buy and sell items, it also includes shipping the products to the customers.

Writing- There are many sites that you can write for and earn money. Some places are Associated Content, Helium and many others.

Online Surveys – You answer short questioners and get paid to do that. You only get paid if you follow directions correctly.

Freelancing – you can do a variety of things when you freelance.

Customer Service – You can do customer service over the internet, usually you will need a phone to do this also.

These are just some of the ways that you can make money online and earn money from home. All of these will take time. There are only a very few people who will get lucky and hit the jackpot and find the pot of gold but there aren’t many quick pots of gold, most will take a lot of work to earn money.

You can make a living by doing jobs online and using the internet to earn money.

You could also do data entry from home and earn money that way. This again is another way to earn money through the internet.

If youa re determined to make money you will find a way to make money from home.

Here is one company that will hire people to work from home doing various duties that will help you make money from home.

http://www.callcenteroptions.com/

You can do full time or part time, and know your schedule in advance.

According to their website here are several positions and what you will be doing within each position.

• Customer Service: You will be answering inbound and outbound calls. To qualify for this position you must have extensive customer service background and skills. You must be able to type efficiently and accurately. There is no cold calling or telemarketing within the position.
• Premium Auditors: ARO has 2 kinds of auditors working for our clients. There are phone auditors and physical auditors. Phone auditors conduct premium audits for Property and Casualty Insurance, (general liability and workman’s compensation). The audit is strictly conducted over the phone with all documents and materials enter via our websites) The physical audits basically cover the same areas of work, while completing the majority of the audit over the phone, with a final physical walk through of the company.
• Sales: The overall responsibility of the Sales Representative for ARO is to maximize sales and growth of our insurance and finance service division. There will be approximately 10% travel with this job opportunity. ARO’s virtual business model allows organizations to improve their bottom line while maintaining better relationships with the client base. Duties include making presentations on ARO’s outsourcing offering, managing and promoting relationships with clients in targeted areas of the US.
• B2B Marketing/Telesales Representatives: You would be up selling current products for our clients to their customer base. Sales experience required and you must possess great customer service skills.

As you can see there are many jobs that require many different skills. This was taken from their website FAQ’s.

They do offer Paid Training. They have about an 8 week training class that you will be doing from home.

This may be the perfect opportunity for you if you are looking for a work from home position that you can do from the comfort of your home.

Other opportunities that you can look into for a work from home position.

According to their website they hire Customer Care Professionals. to work from home taking calls from customers for various businesses.  you do this by answering questions, checking on orders or resolving customer issues. They will train you thoroughly for the position that you are getting, so you will be well informed before taking your first call.

What you will need to apply.

They will charge you $45.00 for a background check. This isn’t a service fee, it pays for the background check on you. You have to pay for this in order to work for Alpine Access. You may also be required to take a drug test, which is not an  additional cost. Some of the companies that they do work for may also require a credit check.

About the Credit Check -  You have to have four or less negative credit marks on your credit report in the last 4 years.  You can get a free  credit report to check your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com There is no charge for this credit report from the credit bureaus.

We would recommend that you check your report before applying for a position with Alpine Access to review your report this may save you time if you don’t qualify.

The nice thing about Alpine Access is that you NEVER have to go to he headquarters or appear at meetings. Everything is done on the phone or online.  Even the interviews are done over the phone.

Some facts to know.

You are an employee of Alpine Access. You will get  a W4 form from them yearly, they will take out taxes and the only difference will be that you will be working from home.

So why should you should consider Alpine Access?

• You can make your own hours
• they will pay you and take out taxes
• You work from home
• They have training
• They have been in business since 1998
• Your paid for the time your working, not per minute where you don’t make any money if calls don’t come in.
• Your Paid for Training. (at your state’s minimum wage)
• One of their customer jobs require that you have  only a high school diploma. You don’t need a college education.

Most of their jobs start above minimum wage. Some pay over $10 an hour.

What is required to be an Agent for Alpine Access?

Internet:

First thing atht you need is Cable Connection Or Dsl. You can’t have wireless connections. It has to be hardwired. If your not sure call your Internet provider and they will be able to tell you.

If you have a router from your modem, You have to have a cable wire from the router to the computer. So you may have wireless connection with your laptop, but while your working you will have to have a CAT5 cable connection to your modem or router from your laptop.

Phone Service:

Sorry Vonage or Other Digital Phone service can be used. Now they will allow some cable companies digital phone service. It must have a MTA and battery backup. Time Warner Cable Company is one Cable provider that will meet this requirement.

You will have to inquire when your hired. You may have to go back to your local phone company for basic phone service for this position.
Headsets-
You have to have headsets that have a noise cancelling mic on it. You can pick these up at computer stores, Radio Shack or online.
Home Office:

Make sure it’s comfy there. You will be spending a lot of time there and you want to be comfortable.

Limited interruptions. you will want to block out home noise as much as possible. No one wants to hear kids fighting in the background while conducting business.

Computer requirements

You can read all about the requirements on their website, but basically you need to have it up to date with all the patches, Up to date virus protections. And at least 1 GB  of RAM. You have to have a sound card that will allow you to hear things on the computer such as training. And you have to have a firewall. All of these are easy to attain, most computers are more than 1 GB RAM.

You have to be able to work at least 25-30 hours a week. Some jobs you can get 40 hours a week. You may have to work nights, and weekends. But mostly you can make your own hours but you must be available during days, and some weekends. They don’t have weekends only or only night shifts. They also don’t have Overnight shifts at this time.

So what Skills do you have to have:

Customer Service Skills

• You will be answering calls and helping customers
• Troubleshooting skills
• Processing payments, taking orders, making payment arrangements.
• Updating customer records
• Informing customers about specials, and explaining products to them.
• Able to handle all types of personality from different people. Some people on the phone are not that pleasant to talk to .

If you thinks that  may be a job that you would be happy with, and able to work from home, you can apply here at their website. They will also give you more details about what is required to work for them.

Live Ops allows you the freedom to work from home as an independent agent, working as many, or as few hours as you want.  You will be taking calls from different places, and maybe doing support calls, as they have different divisions within the company.

With Live Ops you have to be at least 18, and they have a pretty extensive background check, but once you pass that you will be on your way to earning money from home.

From their website:

Q: What are the characteristics of the most successful Agents that contract with LiveOps?
A: Agents that successfully manage their home-based businesses share the following traits:

• They are professional and capable of providing a high level of service
• They enjoy the freedom that running their own business allows them
• They are positive and optimistic
• They are tolerant and accepting of differing view points
• They are even tempered and handle frustration well
• They are comfortable with numeric reasoning
• They log on on time, and honor all time commitments

Q: Do I have to be a legal resident of the United States?
A: Yes, LiveOps requires that all contracted Agents legally reside in the United States.

How to get started:

Q: What is the process for becoming an Agent?
A: Click here to start the online qualification process. Once the basic information is provided, LiveOps tests for reading comprehension. We also require a voice audition. Depending on the business opportunities currently available, you may also be invited to complete a 45-minute assessment that helps LiveOps ensure a match between applicants and the opportunities the company provides. When these steps have been completed, LiveOps will review your qualifications and objectively make a determination based on business need.

If your home business meets LiveOps Independent Agent Qualifications, you will be invited to a Virtual Business Presentation. This Presentation will provide an overview of the LiveOps business model, the role of the Independent Contractor, and all the necessary information you will need to determine whether LiveOps can assist you in growing your business.

Do you have to have perfect credit? According to their website – No.

Q: If LiveOps receives a low credit rating for me, will I still be considered to become an Independent Agent?
A: A low credit rating will not automatically disqualify you for all call types

Can you have Vonage – or other Internet phone service? No.

You have to have a regular Land Line and a seperate phone line to be a live Ops operator.

Here you can read all of the FAQ’s from LiveOps.

If you are looking for a job you can do at home, LiveOps may be the place for you. WIth the addition of the extra phone line you can be in business from home.

Customer Service positions available for Work at Home with GE. These jobs are Phone support jobs for customer service.

They deal with credit cards with their customer service work at home positions.  This is one of the details from their website about a work at home position they had opened at this time.

.… you handle inbound calls from stores and customers regarding all facets of their Credit Card Account. You will also resolve credit inquiries on new accounts and authorize sales on existing accounts. You will have to demonstrate proficiency in multi-functional work processes and have knowledge of all departments and branches including: Collections, Risk/Authorizations and payment processing centers. While in the position, you will make use of problem solving/decision making skills to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. In addition, you will maintain and improve customer/client relations while utilizing a PC, telephone and calculator. You will be responsible for the continuous maintenance of customer profiles via PC, as a result of written or verbal requests from customers. Other duties will be performed as assigned.
This position requires at least 6 months of previous general Customer Service experience.

I do believe that they will run a credit check, I knew someone that used to work for them, she loved it.

You will have to have a

• Quiet room to work from
• Computer
• Dedicated Phone line for Work Only
• Headsets for the phone

You will also want to investigate if they allow Digital Phone – or Broadband phone lines like Vonage or Lingo Some companies won’t allow Broadband Phones.

Here is a link from their website about their benefits that they offer.

Check out GE Work at Home Jobs to see if there are any jobs available.