There are various legitimate businesses that you can do from home as a mum. Nevertheless, there are existing companies that will pay you to work from home.
Here’s list of 18 companies in the UK that will pay you to work from home.
Some of the companies provide international opportunities and are not just available in the UK.
18 companies in the UK that will pay you to work from home.
1. WhatUsersDo
An opportunity to test websites, give your opinion on national and international websites while earning £8 every time you do! You will most likely not make a living off this role but it is a good way to earn something extra.
2. Tots Play
If you enjoy working with children and their parents, you can buy a franchise of Tots Play. Tots Play is a developmental play programme of movement and sensory based play classes for babies and toddlers from birth to around 2 years to attend with a parent or carer. No specific requirements but you will need to love working with Children and their parents. You can earn anything around £40 and £70 per class, with extra revenue possible from running parties and from the sale of Tots Play resources and merchandise.
3. Gap Buster Worldwide
They specialise in mystery shopping. A mystery shopper visits a particular shop, restaurant or other customer facing establishment to assess cleanliness, customer service, sales techniques and so on, posing as an everyday customer and gets paid for it. Shop with the world’s largest Mystery Shopping company and get paid in the process. GAPbuster Worldwide focuses on improving customer service in over 50 countries.
4. Grass Roots
Another mystery shopping company you can work for. They serve Asda, New Look and Virgin Mobile
5. eMysteryShopper
Yet another mystery shopping company. You get to review internet sites whilst shopping online, reporting on everything from their usability, effectiveness and customer service performance. Your valued feedback will help to improve services and earn you money at the same time. You must be resident in the UK to join.
6. Textbroker.co.uk
A website where users can get paid to write articles on a variety of topics. Articles on offer would normally be website copy (sometimes with keywords), blog posts, news, advice columns, press releases and product descriptions. International opportunities apply.
7. Helium Network
Are you a writer? You can submit articles on any subject to Helium’s website and get them published instantly. Once submitted, your article will begin to get read and rated by other members. The better the ratings the more you earn. Check out their website for more of what they provide
8. About.com
Are you an expert in your field? About.com, is looking for experienced online freelance writers who are credible authorities in their fields and capable of conveying information to users in a friendly, enthusiastic, and compelling way. International opportunities apply
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9. brainmass.com
Brainmass uses online teaching assistants to help students solve all kinds of problems. So if you have a graduate degree, consider joining Brainmass.com. Students can buy credits to have questions answered, and as a teaching assistant, you’ll be paid a portion of the credit. This is an international opportunity
10. Howopia.co.uk
Submit ‘How To’ guides and Howopia will pay you a share of the advertising revenue generated through the guides you write. Your earnings are potentially limitless, the more pages you write, the more money you can earn.
11. YouGov.co.uk
Sign up with this leading market research company and be rewarded for your views on governmental issues. Each survey will earn you points. Once your account reaches 5000 points, you are eligible for a £50 cheque.
12. Sensee.co.uk
Sensée is a virtual contact centre outsourcer. They connect at-home customer service advisors to big corporations, so that you can work conveniently from the comfort and safety of your homes. If you have customer service skills, then this one is for you.
13. Arise
Arise has many unique opportunities. Customer service, sales, tech positions, and Mac owner opportunities exist – all of which can be worked from home. You’ll be working for major brands through Arise, and joining over 25,000 independent client support professionals.
14. wisebread.com
If you are a personal finance expert or an expert on frugal living, you can get paid to write for WiseBread.com.
15. Leapforceathome.com
Leapforce At Home provides an exciting home-based career opportunity where you can conduct in depth internet-based research and provide information evaluation for leading companies from around the globe
16. Crowdsource.com
From quick and easy tasks like tagging a picture, to bigger projects like writing and editing articles, there are hundreds of jobs available with crowdsource. The best part is you can work with them from anywhere in the world.
17. DICT8
DICT8 provides medical transcription services to the NHS and private practitioners. They have home working opportunities for medical transcribers, typing up medical notes from home.
18. OutSec
This is the leading online transcription service company based in the UK. To work from home for OutSec you must have an excellent typing speed and at least 24 months experience of working in an office environment.
So there you have it, 18 companies that will pay you to work from home. Have a browse and see what you can find for yourself.
For more work from home and flexible work opportunities in the UK check- Work For mums
Interesting subject! It’s becoming a norm and an alternative option for employees and even entrepreneurs! Thanks for sharing Aloted
I totally agree @traycees:disqus. A lot of mums want to work from home now
I particulary love the idea of working from home and I am going to give No 12 a go. Sensee….I love customer related services. Thanks for sharing.
Let’s know how it goes @bolaawe:disqus