1. Do you have the gift of gab?
Turn your home into a virtual call center. If you are good on the phone and know how to provide great customer service, there are companies that hire home-based service agents. Check out Alpine Access®, Convergys Work at Home and LiveOps for customer service opportunities. Arise is another option, and you would just have additional tasks like answering emails and chatting online. Being bilingual is always a plus. Make sure to mention your ability when you inquire.