With the expansion of IT sector Data of different organizations and their information systems are also increasing at the same rate. Data Entry is the process of transferring various data from one place to another with the help of computer programs. These data could be some hand written information to be typed in computer or collecting them in a spread sheet with help of some program. The concept of data entry has been practiced from the very beginning of computer usage. At present due to the blessing of internet information sharing has increased to a great extent and so has increased the multi-purpose usage various types of data. That is why there is a huge demand for experienced Data entry operator. These sorts of work can be done alone or combining with a team and in most cases these are limited to computer and internet. As a result anyone can do this and earn foreign currency from home.
Data entry related works can usually be found in the freelance outsourcing marketplace sites. There are many websites where it is written that lots of data entry works are available but you have to register there for a registration fee. But since before the registration, you can not really know it for sure that whether there are really such jobs or not, so I would suggest not to register in those sites. There are data entry jobs in many popular free sites such as (Click on the banners below to visit the sites):
There are separate sections for data entry related works in these sites. There are projects worth from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars. Usually for each thousand data entry there is a certain payment received. Works are usually found in this policy. Also many clients would pay you for completing the whole task.
In case of data entry projects carious type of skills are required depending on the project. Many projects are there where the only skill you will need is to copy & paste skill. But generally the skill which will always be important are – fast typing skill, full working knowledge of MS Word and specially MS Excel and most importantly knowing good English. Along with these there are skills to find some necessary information searching the internet and knowledge on different types of websites, forums, web directory etc.
Disadvantage: Although data entry works are relatively easy but there are some disadvantages in this type of work, which should be considered before starting to work in this field:
• Firstly, lots of biddings are there in these sorts of work so it is difficult to get work in the beginning. In this type of work there is no scope to show your knowledge or skills at the primary level. But when you complete few small tasks it becomes easier to get works from the same buyer.
• Data entry tasks are time consuming, boring and sometimes irritating.
• In case of many tasks the internet connection speed is vital. Specially for those type of works where you have to upload files or for the tasks which are required to complete in a short time, high speed internet connection is necessary in such cases.
• Many data entry works are there which can not be completed single handedly within certain time. For this it might be necessary to build up a team to 5 to 10 people.
• Data entry tasks has to be done being very careful and accurately. So 100% accurate typing and full concentration is a must during the working time.
In real life data entry related works have a huge demand and also the boundary of this field is large. In the beginning it is necessary to keep bidding patiently and to show some intelligence why selecting a task. Specially where there is a possibility to get bigger jobs in future for any particular client, there you have keep on trying to get that work. At the starting, work alone. In future after getting bigger tasks you can combine some computer operator to build up a team. Then altogether you can all earn faster money with the help of data entry related works
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