An existing opportunity awaits you answering the inbound customer calls for companies like J Crew, 1-800 Flowers, Virgin Atlanta, or Walgreens. These major players and many others like them outsource their customer-service calls to companies that hire U.S.-based virtual agents. Set your own hours and pick an account that's ideally suited to your knowledge and interests.

These companies specialize in providing home based operators for national brand leaders in several industries that include travel, auto, financial, retail and telephone surveys. You will receive professional training and may work for more than one company at a time. Thousands of people from all over the country are taking advantage of the freedoms and flexibility of home-based telephone operator positions. Operators can earn up to $20/hour providing technical support and customer service for national brand leaders.

Unlike many other at-home businesses, absolutely no investment is needed beyond having the necessary phone and computer equipment as well as a high speed Internet connection to receive incoming calls. You will also receive paid training and if qualified, can be assisting your first customer within days of applying.

Hiring home-based telephone operators has been proven to be an effective way for companies to improve their services while offering you a great way to be fairly compensated in the process.