subject: A job that lets you stay at home: Data Entry Clerk [print this page] A job that lets you stay at home: Data Entry Clerk
Many moms today are working from home as data entry clerks. Many companies outsource their data entry work because doing so costs less than paying for onsite employees. That way the companies can only pay for the services they need when they need themThere are data entry clerks whose work include spreadsheets and encoding data into them. These data includes even more aside from invoices and addresses. Other jobs include verifying if homeowners are still at their addresses and marking the answers on a spreadsheet. In that case, some research is required.Some work may require using a new bookkeeping system wherein the task is basically input of invoices and other information. This sort of data entry work takes someone who is accurate and pays attention to small details. You may get the invoices and paperwork to enter in the mail or you may get them through e-mail. It is good to have a fax if you are a WAHM data entry clerk so you can get information that way as well. Most data entry work has to be done in a timely manner which is usually pretty easy to do.Some data entry clerks compile spreadsheets consisting of contact information for businesses, schools, zip codes, doctor's offices, or other locations. You will have to do research for this type of job but generally, the companies you work for will give you most of the information you need. You can make between ten cents and a dollar for every line.Work at home data entry clerks need to have the equipment to do the work, which includes Internet access and a reliable computern. You may be doing things like compiling poll results, filling in sign up information, or compiling information from questionnaires.Data entry is not difficult but you need to have fast, accurate typing skills. You will want to test out the work to see how long it will take before you take a job. That will gauge your rate for a job. If you work on individual projects, you will want to make sure you get paid well enough to make it worth your while.You will want to make sure you have a place to work on your data entry jobs where you won't be distracted. You may not come up with the best work that you can if you don't. Make sure you have the time to devote to your work at home data entry job.
