Abby Ashley, founder of The Virtual Savvy, shared her top 10 no-phone-required work-from-home jobs, emphasizing opportunities for flexible, remote employment.
She highlighted that these roles can be offered individually or combined into a virtual assistant (VA) business, allowing for higher rates and more autonomy.
Specific platforms and pay ranges were provided for each job type, alongside encouragement to pursue VA work for greater control and income potential.
Abby recommended a free training for those interested in starting their own VA business.
Action Items
(No explicit action items or due dates were discussed in the transcript.)
No Phone Work-From-Home Job Opportunities
Transcriptionist: Convert audio to text with platforms like Rev and Scribby; ideal for fast typists and offers flexible, no-phone work.
Freelance Writer/Copywriter: Write articles or blogs, with pay ranging from $25 to $100 per article; jobs found on Upwork, Pro Blogger, or as part of a VA business.
Proofreader/Editor: Review and edit content for errors; can earn $25–$50/hour; available via Proofreading Pal, Upwork, and Fiverr.
Data Entry: Enter and manage data; rates vary from $10–$15/hour on sites like Clickworker, but up to $30–$35/hour in your own VA business.
Pinterest Manager: Manage Pinterest accounts and analytics, typically via packaged monthly rates (e.g., $700/month), with guidance available through Savvy Vault.
Online Bookkeeper: Handle bookkeeping tasks remotely; income can range from $30 up to $100/hour, especially when offered as a standalone service or within a VA business.
Email and Chat Support: Provide customer service without phone calls for $9–$15/hour on platforms like Mod Squad and Chat Shop, or higher as part of a VA offering.
Content Manager: Manage, post, and repurpose blog and social content, earning $35–$40/hour, often as part of a broader VA service suite.
Online Researcher: Conduct research for clients; jobs on sites like Wonder, Respondent, and Just Answer, though direct client work as a VA typically yields higher pay.
Virtual Assistant (VA): Combine multiple services (data entry, research, chat/email support, blogging, social scheduling, calendar management, etc.) into a VA business with growing demand and customizable service offerings.
Decisions
Emphasis on launching a virtual assistant business as the optimal no-phone work-from-home opportunity — Based on Abby’s experience and observations of higher rates, flexibility, and demand.