If you're looking to start or continue your career in data entry, landing a work-from-home or online data entry job can give you the best of both worlds—a way to earn money doing something you love and the flexibility and work-life balance that comes from working remotely.

Millions of Americans seek remote work as freelancers, contract laborers, and even full-time employees. Data entry jobs, in particular, stand out because they're easy to do, and an entry-level position may require only a high school diploma, Internet access, and some basic Excel skills.

Fiverr is a website where people can offer goods and services for a minimum of $5. With such a low price point, there are plenty of opportunities for you to gain experience in a remote data entry role. Typical data entry jobs on Fiverr include: Web research.

Try spending some each day transcribing some written information onto the computer. Try to focus on your accuracy when typing, as your speed will naturally increase with practice. If you get bored practising, search online for free typing games. These are a fun way to increase your typing accuracy and speed.