If you are looking to break away from the day-to-day rat race but don’t know where to start, here are some places to start based on your strengths. If you have more than one skill set, than shop around and see which areas you enjoy the most because passion is the key to success

Also, don’t ever put all of your eggs in one basket. You aren’t going to make a living soley using one of these sites…the trick is to work as many avenues as you can to bring in multiple strings of income.

Strengths: Writing

If you have a flair with words, there are several ways make money online with your writing skills. The average pay for articles on these sites range on average from $3-$40. Another great idea is to start your blog and post for paid posting services like PayPerPost.

Helium
Associated Content
Freelance Writing
PayPerPost
Blogger
Review Me

Strengths: Web Design, Coding

The internet has become a hub for freelancers and employers. Some websites to check out that offer a wide range of opportunities from web design to animation and programing are:

Guru
Craigslist (free!)
ELance
Rentacoder
All Freelance Work

Strengths: Business, Advertising

Affiliate marketing could be right for you if you are a business minded individual that is willing to take a risk in a flucuating, but highly profitable market.

AdWords
ClickBank
Commission Junction
Affiliate Seeking (directory)

Strengths: Marketing, Retail

If you are an entrepeneur at heart than you may want to consider opening your own online store or selling advertising space on your website or blog.

Ebay Store
Network Solutions ECommerce Websites
AdSense
Bidvertiser
Auction Ads
Amazon Storefront