This document discusses working from home in the digital age. It provides an overview of the author's background and experience working from home. It outlines some options for working from home, including traditional employment or contracting as an individual or business. Traditional employment offers a set schedule and benefits while contracting allows flexibility but may require business formation and self-funding of equipment and training. Effective work from home requires a quiet workspace, respecting work schedules, dressing professionally, managing time well, and keeping technology updated. Virtual volunteering opportunities are also discussed.

1. Working from Home in
the Digital Age
Dr. Jesse O. Bolinger, CNP, PhD

2. About Me
• 2007, BA in Communications, Graceland University
• 2009, MS in Nonprofit Management, Regis University
• 2014, PhD in Public Service Leadership, Capella
University

3. About Me
(Continued)
• 10 years in the nonprofit sector
• 9 years in the real estate industry as Technology
Coordinator and salesperson.
• 2 years in higher education
• Nearly 3 years experience working from home

4. Avoid If
• You can not tell up front what type of work you
will be doing.
• Are asked to pay money up front to join.
• The earning potential does not appear
reasonable.

5. Options
• Traditional Employment
• Contracting as an individual or business

6. Traditional Employment
• A set schedule
• Similar pay structure as a face-to-face job
• Benefits may be available

7. Examples
• Apple Computer
• amazon.com
• West @ Home
• 1-800 Flowers

8. Contract as an Individual or
Business
• May offer flexibility
• May require formation of, or Parnership with, a
corporation
• May require you to purchase and maintain your
own equipment and services

9. Contract as an Individual or
Business (Continued)
• Extensive ttraining may required at your cost
• Training is not always paid
• These types of contracts allow for great flexibility
and high earning potential depending on your
effort.

10. Examples
• Arise Virtual Solutions
• LiveOps
• Alorica
• Great Virtual Works
• Fieverr

11. Be Effective
• Quiet work area
• Ignore household distractions when working
• Family and Friends need to respect your
schedule
• Dress like you are at work

12. Be Effective
(Continued)
• Manage your time
• Keep your work area organized
• Regularly insure your technology is up-to-date
and working properly

13. Virtual Volunteering
• Look for positions on volunteermatch.com
• Act like you are at a traditional site when
volunteering
• Utilize your own technology and resources to
complete your assignment

14. Learn More
• Find a link to these slides in the YouTube video
comments
• American Home Agent Association
• Contact Me
• jesse@bolingersolutions.com

15. Questions