Technology in the form of email, mobile internet, free internet phone calls (VOIP) and web-based systems make almost any desk-based job possible from workers’ homes. Some people are lucky enough to have employers who are happy for staff to work from home regularly, but others who are keen on the idea simply start working for themselves as a self-employed person.

Before the advent of the internet, email and mobile devices, working from home, especially when part of team, was all but impossible. But now, with these low-cost, high-speed communications options, it’s easy to stay connected with all your colleagues and clients.