Working from home has become extremely popular. Due to technology, it is common for someone to continue to participate in work-related meetings and activities remotely. But not all professions and industries are set up to work from home. The good news, marketplaces such as Rent Items are making it feasible for people to generate an income while working from home.

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Impact of Coronavirus / COVID-19 on the Workforce

Due to the Coronavirus, the number of people working from home will increase drastically and immediately as employers such as Google, Twitter, and others are asking or mandating their employees to work from home. But, not all companies and organizations are able to offer this option. Therefore, this might be a good time to exercise your entrepreneurial spirit and declutter your life by taking inventory of the items you have in your home, apartment, office, or storage unit. People are going to need creative ways to generate an income from home, and Rent Items is here to help.

How to Generate an Income While Working from Home

As the Coronavirus impacts the workforce and job opportunities, working from home to generate income is now very feasible. One great option is to rent the items and assets already in your possession by listing them on the Rent Items’ Marketplace. Why? Because it does not require additional investment or funds to get started. When considering this opportunity, keeping you and your family safe is the number one priority. Also, taking additional precautions in terms of cleanliness is of the utmost importance. The CDC website offers the best advice on how to proceed with caution. During this unusual time of Coronavirus/COVID-19, Rent Items will help source the necessary transportation and help facilitate the transaction between the owner and the renter.

Let us know how we can help you and your family work from home in order to remain financially stable by contacting us at [email protected].

Important Note to Asset Owners

Keeping your items cleaned and properly sanitized at all times. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure items are clean for the renter. For the safety of others, if you are sick especially if you have Coronavirus-like symptoms, please do not list your items or make them active on the Rent Items Marketplace until you have been cleared by your doctor.

News and Information About Home-Based Work Issues and Opportunities

If you are a reporter looking for more information on the topic of how Rent Items can help people continue to work while at home, please contact James Zimbardi @ (407) 374-2500.

If you are a reporter looking for more information on the topic of the impact on the workforce due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 topic, we recommend contacting Kate Lister of WorkPlaceAnalytics.com.

Kate Lister, a global expert on the prevalence and impact of work-at-home/telework programs, is happy to share her knowledge about:

• The impact of the coronavirus/COVID-19 on remote work

• The federal government’s recall of teleworkers at SSA and other agencies

• The impact of telecommuting on people, planet, and profit outcomes