However, startup costs for training, schooling or equipment can be a real barrier for many people who want to make money from home and are limited to what they already have in hand to get started. The good news is that with the foundation of a computer, internet access, and in some cases, a smartphone with a digital camera, your work-from-home options are fairly broad. While you need to seriously examine your inclinations, interests and skillsets before you invest in any job, these low-cost ideas allow you to work from home without the drag of pricey equipment or training. Equipment: Computer, word processing software, headphones and internet access optional to have transcription foot pedal. Many of us already start at the baseline of having a computer, word processing software, headphones and internet access, so if you possess these things, there are little to no startup costs to work as a transcriptionist. The job can be done from home and has a lot of autonomy. The required speed va...