Freelancing Another option for working at home is to market yourself and your skills and talents as a freelancer. Similar to starting a business, you will take many of the same steps. Start by researching the market place and locating your target market. With the knowledge you've gained through your research, figure out specifically which of your talents or skills you are going to offer and to what market. Specializing in a particular industry is bound to generate more sales as your exposure grows.
Companies tend to sway toward people that have a true understanding of their business and industry.
Your experience or interest in a particular industry will make each new project easier to complete. Like any other job, freelancing has a learning curve but you can significantly reduce the time it takes to become an expert by specializing in specific industries or markets. Once you've established what you are going to do and who you are targeting, design a resume or profile and expand upon the experience, education and talents you have in that industry. If you are serious about getting great exposure and becoming well-known in the marketplace, consider getting a website and posting your profile. You can enhance your site by adding a reference page, articles you've written, and linking to complimentary products or services.