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Unemployment and job insecurity is a real and growing problem for thousands of people, all around the world.  The global financial crisis, collapse of banks, cutbacks by big business, decline in tourism everywhere…. the impact is catastrophic for some.Nonetheless, there is a big business that is booming in these times – the internet! And this has created big opportunities for people wanting to set up a writing home business.

Here is exactly what you need to get started in your own writing home business, straight away. There aren’t many businesses that are so easy and cheap to start!

1. Access to a computer and the internet
Most people these days have a computer at home, and an internet connection. But even if you have to go to a library or internet cafe, you can still conduct your writing business.However, to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being able to work at any time of the day or night, working from home is ideal.
Cost: Already in place $0, to buy $500

2. Join a freelance writing site
There are quite a few, though some are better than others.Most of these are free to join at the basic level, which will give you the ability to bid on several projects a month.  If you want to bid on more, and you will probably need to when starting out, you might have to subscribe to a higher level of membership.
Cost: Basic membership $0, higher level $10 per month (downgrade to basic at any time)

3. Time
Whether you are going to set up your freelance writing business as a full time or part time venture, you need to devote some quality time to it, even if it’s just 2 hours a day.It is better to have as few distractions about as possible in order for you to produce quality work.
Cost: If you are not sacrificing other work $0

4. Drive
There are time when you will get writing jobs that require you to do some research to be able to fulfil the requirements.Don’t undertake this in a half-hearted way – if you honestly are not prepared to do the work, don’t agree to take the job.
Cost: $0

5. Discipline
We all know how easy it is to get diverted when online.  When you are working, shut down your email and messenger services.  You are working, not chatting.  Ensure that friends and family also realize that you are working, not just filling in time!

That’s it – you have likely spent $0 to set up your home business! Now you can’t tell me that you don’t think that’s an attractive proposition! 

If you want to take things further, however, add:

6. Vision
If you can see how your business will grow, you will probably see the benefits in setting up your own website to promote your services (it’s EASY!).  You will need to buy a domain name (your www), grab your own name.com if you can, and a sign up to a web hosting service.
Cost: $8 for a domain name, $8/month for hosting.

Writing from home is a possibility for so many people – students, stay at home parents, retired people, the unemployed of any age.  Website owners are crying out for more and more content, the demand is huge.  You just need to go out and get it.

You just need to go out and get it.