There is an increasing need for home-based administrative assistants, giving you a chance to offer your skills as an administrative assistant from your own home.
The work of a contract recruiter can be perfect for a work from home job, but you still need to plan your day and your job so that you work efficiently.
Telecommuting can put you out of the line of sight for promotions in the office, so you need a strategy to get promoted while maintaining your telecommuting lifestyle.
Avoid going crazy in your home office. It's easy to feel too isolated when you work from home. Separate your work life and your social life, and try to balance the two.