Have your telecommuting proposal in writing before approaching your boss. Show the savings available to the company. With over 23 million Americans telecommuting at least part of the work week at the present time, the chances are favorable that you'll receive a positive reception to the idea. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You just never know who is looking for or knows someone that is open to a home-based employee.
Small businesses are wonderful avenues to try.
With small budgets, they cannot afford large CPA's but can fit in their budget, an enterprising local bookkeeping entrepreneur with smaller fees. The possibilities are limitless for home-based jobs. Generally, small businesses can identify with and support others starting up their own venture. Advertising, public relations, web design, copywriting - these are just a few that have the abillity to be performed from home. Get your foot in the door and prove yourself.