There are a number of ways to make money online, but relatively few of these openings will pay you enough money so that you can quit your job and work from home full time. They allow you the flexibility to do what you want, when you want and still earn the same amount or even more money than you did at your old job.
Freelancing as a writer or programmer and designer can often earn one tens of thousands of dollars annually, especially if you are well trained and have the skills and the marketing "know how" so that you can constantly find clients.
Before the widespread use of the Internet, working for you was a much tougher undertaking than it is today. With over 13 million people claiming the status of "self employed," sites have sprung up online to fill this niche and offer help through a variety of services. From helping you find work projects to offering advice, these sites can be a real asset to anyone striking out on their own.
Job categories range from writing, management, legal, Information Technology, marketing, and more. The primary focus of these "Business to Business" (B2B) sites is to match your skills with companies who have projects for someone with your talents. Some charge for membership, some are free, and some take a percentage of each job that is awarded (usually from the employer).