The ads are so tempting, and just think -- what if you could make hundreds of dollars a day working from home? Unfortunately, people are losing money every day to work at home scams. Don't become a victim. Here are some ways to make sure you don't become scammed!
You know you're just about to get scammed by a work-at-home ad when...
· The very first line states you can make hundreds of dollars a week working from home.
· There is no experience needed.
· You can work just a few hours a week and still make a bundle of money.
· There is lots of CAPITALIZATION AND !!!!!! used in the ad.
· You read an extremely vague ad. You haven't a clue what the business is about; but boy, could you be making the bucks.
· You're asked to call a 900# for more information.
· For a fee, a company will send you a list of businesses that are looking for home workers.
· You are forced to make a decision immediately and are made to feel stupid if you say no to their offer.
How to Check A Company Out
Whether you have those funny feelings about the claims of a company or not, do some background research on them.
· Hire a lawyer. This may seem like a waste of money, but in the long run it could really save you some financial heartache.
· Call the Better Business Bureau (in the state the company resides in) to see if there have been any complaints against the company.
· Ask the company if you can talk to any of their happy customers. Please be aware that companies can and will give you false customers to talk to. If these people sound way too happy, I would be a little leery.
Questions You Should Ask If You Are Thinking About Buying A Business Opportunity
Find out from your sponsor, in writing, what is involved with this business; such as: Are you able to return merchandise if it doesn't sell? Is there a money back guarantee? How long have they been in business for? (if it's under a year, I would again be very leery). What is your total cost of this business opportunity, including fees, supplies, and equipment? Will you be paid on salary or commission and how often and who will pay you? Ask the program sponsor to write down every step of the business.
What To Do If You Become The Victim Of A Scam
First you need to write the company that you feel has ripped you off telling them you would like your money back. If they don't agree with you, then you need to let them know you plan to notify officials. The following people should be notified:
· If you read about this work-at-home scheme in a magazine, let the editor know you've been ripped off by these people and you're not happy about it.
· The Attorney General's Office in your state or in the state where the company is located.
· National Fraud Information Center. Call them if you feel you are a victim of a "get-rich-quick" or an "easy money" scheme. Check out their web site for daily alerts or new scams. 1-800-876-7060
· Your local Consumer Protection Offices.
· Your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the BBB in the state of the scammer.
· Postmaster. Notify if you received the information through the mail.
· The Federal Trade Commission. While the FTC cannot resolve individual disputes, the agency can take action if there is evidence of a pattern of deceptive or unfair practices. To register a complaint, write to: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580.
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About The Author
Liz Folger is the founder of http://www.bizymoms.com. Bizymoms.com is the leading online resource for work-from-home ideas. The site offers home-based business start-up kits, online classes, e-books, chats and enthusiastic support for moms who want to have it all - a family and a career. Visit http://www.bizymoms.com for more information.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Staying At Home Or Working- Which Is Best For You
Most mothers struggle with the question of whether to stay at home with their children or work. If you’re trying to make that decision, you know that it can be very difficult, because there are advantages and disadvantages to both sides. Here are some things to consider when making your decision.
Can you afford to stay home?
This one seems obvious, but the question requires consideration. There are costs associated with working, such as child care, gas, wear and tear on your car, clothing, lunches and parking. Deduct these expenses from your paycheck and see what’s left. Next, look at other expenses you can cut. Would it be worth it to you to cut back on vacations and luxuries like cable television if it meant you could be home? If you didn’t have a commute to work, could you settle for a less expensive car? Once you’ve examined all the alternatives, you can make a better decision about how staying home will affect you financially.
Will you be happy at home?
Some women stay home because they feel like it’s the best thing for their children, even though they are personally much happier working. If you are unhappy at home, this will have a negative effect on your children, so you shouldn’t force yourself to stay home if it isn’t where you want to be.
Will you be miserable if you go back to work?
Conversely, mothers who truly want to be home with their children, but go to work each day just because the paycheck is a necessity are not getting the best from their life, either. If you fall into this category, maybe it’s time to examine a career alternative that might be a good compromise. Could you cut your hours? Could you telecommute at your present job, or find a job that would allow you to work out of your home? Fortunately, today’s employers offer more alternatives in hours and work environment that make balancing your work and home life a little easier.
Remember that the decision you make is not necessarily permanent. Your financial situation could change, as could your personal preferences about working. I have personally done it both ways, and neither is a walk in the park. They are just hard in different ways, and which one works better for you is mostly a matter of your own personal style.
About The Author
Sarah Veda is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one girl. She spent many years as a manager in the corporate world, and gave it up to be a stay at home mom.
Go to http://www.infantresources.com now and get her incredible baby minicourse – absolutely free.
Can you afford to stay home?
This one seems obvious, but the question requires consideration. There are costs associated with working, such as child care, gas, wear and tear on your car, clothing, lunches and parking. Deduct these expenses from your paycheck and see what’s left. Next, look at other expenses you can cut. Would it be worth it to you to cut back on vacations and luxuries like cable television if it meant you could be home? If you didn’t have a commute to work, could you settle for a less expensive car? Once you’ve examined all the alternatives, you can make a better decision about how staying home will affect you financially.
Will you be happy at home?
Some women stay home because they feel like it’s the best thing for their children, even though they are personally much happier working. If you are unhappy at home, this will have a negative effect on your children, so you shouldn’t force yourself to stay home if it isn’t where you want to be.
Will you be miserable if you go back to work?
Conversely, mothers who truly want to be home with their children, but go to work each day just because the paycheck is a necessity are not getting the best from their life, either. If you fall into this category, maybe it’s time to examine a career alternative that might be a good compromise. Could you cut your hours? Could you telecommute at your present job, or find a job that would allow you to work out of your home? Fortunately, today’s employers offer more alternatives in hours and work environment that make balancing your work and home life a little easier.
Remember that the decision you make is not necessarily permanent. Your financial situation could change, as could your personal preferences about working. I have personally done it both ways, and neither is a walk in the park. They are just hard in different ways, and which one works better for you is mostly a matter of your own personal style.
About The Author
Sarah Veda is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one girl. She spent many years as a manager in the corporate world, and gave it up to be a stay at home mom.
Go to http://www.infantresources.com now and get her incredible baby minicourse – absolutely free.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The "What and "Why" of Working at Home
To work at home seems to be the "Dream of Our Time". For women, in particular, it provides a way to combine motherhood with earning an income, without sacrificing time with the family.
There are several ways to work from home so we can be with our children during the day. Two things to bear in mind when deciding to be a home-based working mum are:
1. What business do I choose?
2. My "why" for doing it?
The first thing to consider when choosing a home business is that you must enjoy it. If you like to party then perhaps the Party Plan companies are worth a look. If you have a flair for make-up, there are the cosmetics companies. Nutrition and weight control, special gifts, home-wares, even lingerie – the opportunities are endless.
Do you want to work face-to-face with people or by phone? Perhaps you just want to work online, maybe a combination of these.
However you choose to work, there is something for you.
As mentioned before, the main point to consider is that whatever you choose to do - ENJOY IT! If you've decided to venture into the "home business world" take a while to really ponder just what kinds of things you enjoy and build on that. Once you get started, whether you're making a lot of money or a little, you'll reap benefits you never expected.
The skills and talents you already possess will be heightened and new strengths and abilities will be discovered. You will find yourself learning new things and gaining new skills. And if, for some reason, you ever feel a need to re-enter the workforce, those new and heightened skills will be a powerful advantage.
Equally as important to your decision to work from home is your reason for doing it - i.e.: your “Why”. Is your why to be with your young children during the day instead of dropping them off at the Day Care Centre? Perhaps your why is a different lifestyle, a money issue or a combination of many.
Whatever your why is, it is the driving force behind what you do in your business. It is the reason you start it and the motivation to achieve your goals.
So, to sum up, once you have thoughtfully explored WHAT business you want to work from home and WHY you are doing it, you have endless opportunities and myriads of choices at your feet.
Of course, it goes without saying that due research into any business must be undertaken before a final decision is made. However, even while researching a company, your skills of discernment and decision-making are being tested and honed.
When you finally know that you have found the business that's right for you, there's just one more thing to do.... GO FOR IT!!!!
To your success... Cheers.
© Carol Dorman
About The Author
Carol Dorman is a Commercial Writer and owner of Quill Writing Services. Quill provides compelling content for websites, newsletters and can fulfil all your writing needs. When words count, count on Quill! http://quillwritingservices.com.au.
quillwriting@iprimus.com.au
There are several ways to work from home so we can be with our children during the day. Two things to bear in mind when deciding to be a home-based working mum are:
1. What business do I choose?
2. My "why" for doing it?
The first thing to consider when choosing a home business is that you must enjoy it. If you like to party then perhaps the Party Plan companies are worth a look. If you have a flair for make-up, there are the cosmetics companies. Nutrition and weight control, special gifts, home-wares, even lingerie – the opportunities are endless.
Do you want to work face-to-face with people or by phone? Perhaps you just want to work online, maybe a combination of these.
However you choose to work, there is something for you.
As mentioned before, the main point to consider is that whatever you choose to do - ENJOY IT! If you've decided to venture into the "home business world" take a while to really ponder just what kinds of things you enjoy and build on that. Once you get started, whether you're making a lot of money or a little, you'll reap benefits you never expected.
The skills and talents you already possess will be heightened and new strengths and abilities will be discovered. You will find yourself learning new things and gaining new skills. And if, for some reason, you ever feel a need to re-enter the workforce, those new and heightened skills will be a powerful advantage.
Equally as important to your decision to work from home is your reason for doing it - i.e.: your “Why”. Is your why to be with your young children during the day instead of dropping them off at the Day Care Centre? Perhaps your why is a different lifestyle, a money issue or a combination of many.
Whatever your why is, it is the driving force behind what you do in your business. It is the reason you start it and the motivation to achieve your goals.
So, to sum up, once you have thoughtfully explored WHAT business you want to work from home and WHY you are doing it, you have endless opportunities and myriads of choices at your feet.
Of course, it goes without saying that due research into any business must be undertaken before a final decision is made. However, even while researching a company, your skills of discernment and decision-making are being tested and honed.
When you finally know that you have found the business that's right for you, there's just one more thing to do.... GO FOR IT!!!!
To your success... Cheers.
© Carol Dorman
About The Author
Carol Dorman is a Commercial Writer and owner of Quill Writing Services. Quill provides compelling content for websites, newsletters and can fulfil all your writing needs. When words count, count on Quill! http://quillwritingservices.com.au.
quillwriting@iprimus.com.au
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Work at Home Moms (WAHM’s) and Podcasting
The biggest challenge for any work-at-home Mom is to present their business in a professional manner to potential clients or customers. On a daily basis, WAHM’s strive to present a positive image of themselves and their business.
How can a work-at-home Mom promote this positive image? A great way to accomplish this goal is through podcasting. It has been said that the greatest advertising for any business is positive word-of-mouth. The best way to accomplish this goal is with podcasting because it gives you a voice.
Podcasting allows WAHM’s to share their expertise, knowledge and even personality with potential clients. If you decide to podcast, you will be promoting your business in the best way possible.
When a possible client or customer listens to your podcast, they will hear your voice. As a result, they will develop a bond and trust in you over time. Subsequently, this will build more customers for your business.
When you are doing your podcast, don’t be afraid to share too much knowledge. If you hold back information, this could potentially hurt you and the image that people will have of your business. Your potential customers or clients will judge you based on the information that you share in your podcast. Thus, the most important element is to share valuable information.
An important element to keep in mind is that your podcast should not be an entire commercial for your business. If you do this, people will be turned off and they will turn off your podcast. You should strive to share helpful information with your audience. As a result, they will appreciate your sincerity and integrity. It is perfectly acceptable to share all of your business and contact information with your audience at the end of your podcast.
As a work-at-home Mom who is podcasting, you will build positive name recognition within your particular niche. The audience will look to you as an expert within your particular field. Consequently, this is the greatest promotion for any business.
The ultimate goal is to stand out above your competition. Is your competition podcasting? They are probably not podcasting and don’t realize the tremendous positive impact that this could have on their business.
When you record your podcast, it is imperative that you don’t have any background noises (children, pets, television, radio, etc.) This could potentially distract your listeners and they might turn your show off. Your goal is to present the best possible image that you can to potential clients.
As a WAHM, professionalism is critical to your success. Podcasting can be the greatest element for your business if it is done in the appropriate manner.
If you take the necessary steps to produce a professional podcast with valuable information, you will see an increase in clients and customers over time.
About The Author
Patrick Curran is a professional disc jockey that has worked at both FM and AM stations. He shares his expertise and knowledge so that anyone can produce a professional podcast that will equal of the quality of shows you hear on your favorite radio station.
Please visit: http://www.radiosecretsforpodcasting.com
How can a work-at-home Mom promote this positive image? A great way to accomplish this goal is through podcasting. It has been said that the greatest advertising for any business is positive word-of-mouth. The best way to accomplish this goal is with podcasting because it gives you a voice.
Podcasting allows WAHM’s to share their expertise, knowledge and even personality with potential clients. If you decide to podcast, you will be promoting your business in the best way possible.
When a possible client or customer listens to your podcast, they will hear your voice. As a result, they will develop a bond and trust in you over time. Subsequently, this will build more customers for your business.
When you are doing your podcast, don’t be afraid to share too much knowledge. If you hold back information, this could potentially hurt you and the image that people will have of your business. Your potential customers or clients will judge you based on the information that you share in your podcast. Thus, the most important element is to share valuable information.
An important element to keep in mind is that your podcast should not be an entire commercial for your business. If you do this, people will be turned off and they will turn off your podcast. You should strive to share helpful information with your audience. As a result, they will appreciate your sincerity and integrity. It is perfectly acceptable to share all of your business and contact information with your audience at the end of your podcast.
As a work-at-home Mom who is podcasting, you will build positive name recognition within your particular niche. The audience will look to you as an expert within your particular field. Consequently, this is the greatest promotion for any business.
The ultimate goal is to stand out above your competition. Is your competition podcasting? They are probably not podcasting and don’t realize the tremendous positive impact that this could have on their business.
When you record your podcast, it is imperative that you don’t have any background noises (children, pets, television, radio, etc.) This could potentially distract your listeners and they might turn your show off. Your goal is to present the best possible image that you can to potential clients.
As a WAHM, professionalism is critical to your success. Podcasting can be the greatest element for your business if it is done in the appropriate manner.
If you take the necessary steps to produce a professional podcast with valuable information, you will see an increase in clients and customers over time.
About The Author
Patrick Curran is a professional disc jockey that has worked at both FM and AM stations. He shares his expertise and knowledge so that anyone can produce a professional podcast that will equal of the quality of shows you hear on your favorite radio station.
Please visit: http://www.radiosecretsforpodcasting.com
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Work At Home - You Have To Look Beyond The Glamour
The choice of work at home opportunities is vast and varied. There will be obvious pros and cons attached to all of them but there is a third aspect that only you will be able to perceive: there will be an indefinable quality that makes one of the thousands of work at home opportunities exactly right for you. The choice of work at home opportunity needs to be made on an emotional level as well as being based on a logical process. You need to spend time investigating the different home business opportunities to be able to pick the one that will suit you perfectly in all respects. It is vital that any such project will make you feel comfortable as well as having good earning potential.
If you approach the task of choosing a work at home opportunity on the basis that you can always dump it and switch to something else, you will be starting your work at home career with a negative attitude that invites failure. I am not talking here about signing up for a free trial of a work at home opportunity. Many work at home programmes offer a free trial to enable you to get an idea of what work at home involves and to get the "feel" of the programme. This sort of courtship is fine, it is part of the investigative procedure. The sort of thing to be avoided is jumping into a work at home programme without making proper investigations or getting to know the programme and without having the belief on an emotional level that you and the work at home programme are compatible.
Choosing your ideal work at home opportunity is similar to choosing your spouse (or partner in life if you insist on political correctness). If you rush into a relationship without first getting to know the other person, you will be likely to find yourself suffering from a bad case of repenting at leisure. The good looking, glamorous character with the flashy car who promises fun and excitement might seem like a good choice at first but you need substance to back up the superficial attributes. When you get up close and personal, you might find that the good looker is unintelligent, frivolous and is being pursued by a credit company for payments on the flashy car.
The promise of fun and excitement might be attractive but it is always best to get to know each other before becoming seriously involved. For a relationship to succeed there needs to be a deep emotional response, not just a passing fancy. A work at home career will make demands on your time and energy, it will not always be a pleasure. In order to achieve success you will require patience, persistence and commitment. Giving up at the first obstacle and flitting from one work at home programme to another will result in serial disappointments and inevitable failure. Instead of having a successful home business with a growing profit margin, you will find yourself back working for someone else with nothing to look forward to except the same sort of measly pay cheque that made you want your own business in the first place.
Don't automatically reject the boy/girl next door type. The producers do not make all those movies on the subject for no reason. People really do travel far and wide searching for a soul mate only to return home and notice their goofy childhood buddy has shed the braces, become gorgeous and wants to be more than best friends. If looks were the deciding factor in a relationship, no ugly person would ever get married. Millions of kind and loving people would be doomed to a solitary, unrewarding life and that is just too sad to contemplate. Don't bypass the work at home opportunity that has been around for ages and looks too safe and sensible to be interesting. There will be reasons why it has been around for so long and you will very likely discover that it has hidden depths. Honesty and stability are more important qualities than good looks or promises of excitement and will last longer.
The desire to be your own boss with your own home based business is a strong force. Don't permit it to influence you into making a rash choice. Of course, you want to make the best income available to you, but that is not the only consideration: you need to have a passion for your home business if you are to succeed. If you have any doubts about a work at home opportunity when you start out, in a short time you will feel like one of the ugly sisters trying to fit into the glass slipper. You will fare much better if you remain patient for a little longer until you find your Prince of work at home opportunities. You do want a happy ending, don't you?
Copyright 2006 Elaine Currie
About The Author
Elaine Currie has a Work At Home Directory at her Plug-In Profit Site to help everyone who wants to work at home: http://www.huntingvenus.com
If you approach the task of choosing a work at home opportunity on the basis that you can always dump it and switch to something else, you will be starting your work at home career with a negative attitude that invites failure. I am not talking here about signing up for a free trial of a work at home opportunity. Many work at home programmes offer a free trial to enable you to get an idea of what work at home involves and to get the "feel" of the programme. This sort of courtship is fine, it is part of the investigative procedure. The sort of thing to be avoided is jumping into a work at home programme without making proper investigations or getting to know the programme and without having the belief on an emotional level that you and the work at home programme are compatible.
Choosing your ideal work at home opportunity is similar to choosing your spouse (or partner in life if you insist on political correctness). If you rush into a relationship without first getting to know the other person, you will be likely to find yourself suffering from a bad case of repenting at leisure. The good looking, glamorous character with the flashy car who promises fun and excitement might seem like a good choice at first but you need substance to back up the superficial attributes. When you get up close and personal, you might find that the good looker is unintelligent, frivolous and is being pursued by a credit company for payments on the flashy car.
The promise of fun and excitement might be attractive but it is always best to get to know each other before becoming seriously involved. For a relationship to succeed there needs to be a deep emotional response, not just a passing fancy. A work at home career will make demands on your time and energy, it will not always be a pleasure. In order to achieve success you will require patience, persistence and commitment. Giving up at the first obstacle and flitting from one work at home programme to another will result in serial disappointments and inevitable failure. Instead of having a successful home business with a growing profit margin, you will find yourself back working for someone else with nothing to look forward to except the same sort of measly pay cheque that made you want your own business in the first place.
Don't automatically reject the boy/girl next door type. The producers do not make all those movies on the subject for no reason. People really do travel far and wide searching for a soul mate only to return home and notice their goofy childhood buddy has shed the braces, become gorgeous and wants to be more than best friends. If looks were the deciding factor in a relationship, no ugly person would ever get married. Millions of kind and loving people would be doomed to a solitary, unrewarding life and that is just too sad to contemplate. Don't bypass the work at home opportunity that has been around for ages and looks too safe and sensible to be interesting. There will be reasons why it has been around for so long and you will very likely discover that it has hidden depths. Honesty and stability are more important qualities than good looks or promises of excitement and will last longer.
The desire to be your own boss with your own home based business is a strong force. Don't permit it to influence you into making a rash choice. Of course, you want to make the best income available to you, but that is not the only consideration: you need to have a passion for your home business if you are to succeed. If you have any doubts about a work at home opportunity when you start out, in a short time you will feel like one of the ugly sisters trying to fit into the glass slipper. You will fare much better if you remain patient for a little longer until you find your Prince of work at home opportunities. You do want a happy ending, don't you?
Copyright 2006 Elaine Currie
About The Author
Elaine Currie has a Work At Home Directory at her Plug-In Profit Site to help everyone who wants to work at home: http://www.huntingvenus.com
Monday, September 11, 2006
10 Tips To Avoid Work At Home Mom Burnout
Working from home is a great way to stay home with your kids while still supplementing the family’s income. On the flipside, it can be challenging to be mother and employee at the same time. Your stress level will rise quickly when you have deadlines to keep or phone calls to make while your little ones are acting out. Implement a few of the ideas below to prevent Work at Home Mom Burnout.
1. Don’t work more than you have to. Money isn’t everything. You family needs a happy and sane mom.
2. Create a schedule or to-do list both for work and your personal life. Just realize that you won’t always get everything done and don’t worry if you don’t. There’s always tomorrow.
3. Designate an errand day. Spend one day a week running around town getting everything done for the week. This is when you will grocery shop, drop things off at the drycleaner, go to the post office and anything else you need to do.
4. Enjoy your kids. Take some time to play with them every day. Have a picnic lunch in the yard, take them on a little field trip or just play catch for a while. You’re a work at home mom because you want to spend time with your kids. Work and house chores can wait while you play.
5. Go out on a date with your spouse. Make date night a regular occurrence and connect with your lover.
6. Have lunch with a girlfriend. We need some adult conversation every now and then. Make time to stay in touch with your friends.
7. Call a friend. If you are having a bad day, call a good friend and just talk for a little while. You’ll be relaxed and rejuvenated when you get back.
8. Get some exercise. Go for a walk, join a gym, or try a Pilate’s class. Exercise will not only keep you in shape, it’s also a great de-stressor.
9. Play some upbeat music and dance around the living room. Who cares if your kids and the neighbors think you’ve lost it? You are having fun and are releasing all that build up physical energy.
10. If you own a business, stick to one until it more or less runs itself. Don’t burn yourself out by trying to run several businesses at the same time.
Start implementing a few of these ideas today and watch your stress level go down. You will prevent work at home mom burnout and get to enjoy life more. Your family will appreciate spending time with a fun and relaxed mom. That’s what it’s all about – spending quality time with your family
About The Author
Nell Taliercio is the owner and founder of http://www.TelecommutingMoms.com – which is a leading resource website with work at home jobs and everything a telecommuting mom would need. Come visit us today!
1. Don’t work more than you have to. Money isn’t everything. You family needs a happy and sane mom.
2. Create a schedule or to-do list both for work and your personal life. Just realize that you won’t always get everything done and don’t worry if you don’t. There’s always tomorrow.
3. Designate an errand day. Spend one day a week running around town getting everything done for the week. This is when you will grocery shop, drop things off at the drycleaner, go to the post office and anything else you need to do.
4. Enjoy your kids. Take some time to play with them every day. Have a picnic lunch in the yard, take them on a little field trip or just play catch for a while. You’re a work at home mom because you want to spend time with your kids. Work and house chores can wait while you play.
5. Go out on a date with your spouse. Make date night a regular occurrence and connect with your lover.
6. Have lunch with a girlfriend. We need some adult conversation every now and then. Make time to stay in touch with your friends.
7. Call a friend. If you are having a bad day, call a good friend and just talk for a little while. You’ll be relaxed and rejuvenated when you get back.
8. Get some exercise. Go for a walk, join a gym, or try a Pilate’s class. Exercise will not only keep you in shape, it’s also a great de-stressor.
9. Play some upbeat music and dance around the living room. Who cares if your kids and the neighbors think you’ve lost it? You are having fun and are releasing all that build up physical energy.
10. If you own a business, stick to one until it more or less runs itself. Don’t burn yourself out by trying to run several businesses at the same time.
Start implementing a few of these ideas today and watch your stress level go down. You will prevent work at home mom burnout and get to enjoy life more. Your family will appreciate spending time with a fun and relaxed mom. That’s what it’s all about – spending quality time with your family
About The Author
Nell Taliercio is the owner and founder of http://www.TelecommutingMoms.com – which is a leading resource website with work at home jobs and everything a telecommuting mom would need. Come visit us today!
Friday, September 8, 2006
Work at Home--Ideas for Success
Searching for success in your online home business? Always wanted to be your own boss? Need to make money at home while you stay with the kids? Retired, but need extra cash?
Home business opportunities and online work at home programs are proliferating at geometric proportions on the Internet these days. It's hard to figure out which sites to land on. This short article offers summaries of some of the work at home opportunities on the Internet today, the common and the not-so-common methods people just like you have found success online.
Take surveys online. Hundreds of thousands of companies need feedback from the public to tweak their businesses. They pay out big bucks in small packages for people to take their surveys. It's not easy to make a living taking surveys online, but you can pick up some extra money. Success in this online work at home opportunity comes from heavy-duty persistence on your part. It's easy and fun.
Get into online auctions. The mega-auction companies like eBay display such unassailable success because people just like yourself have figured out how to make money from home selling either their product or others' on their auction sites. Be prepared to invest a little, possibly earn a lot, and have tons of fun in the process.
Are you a good, pithy writer? Look into freelance writing. You can sell your work online for print and Internet magazines, anthologies, newsletters and blogs.
Are you the creative type? Selling ideas online requires little to no investment and inventory. Good ideas that really work are valuable commodities, and can be transferred digitally for free! Other online home business success stories for artisans include freelance digital photography, embroidering patches and other items and printing stationery, invitations and so on.
Consider affiliate marketing. This is the up-and-coming giant in online success. The partners who work affiliate marketing use the Internet to great advantage to make a little money from a ton of people. The advertising partner in affiliate marketing finds success by being compensated for publishing links to other websites. The merchant partner finds success by using the advertising partner to spread the word far and wide, across the entire globe.
Obviously, before you make your decision, you'll want to investigate a lot deeper than scanning these brief descriptions. Here's a hint from the big guys, the ones that consistently make tons of money online: Take your time in the research stage, and make your decisions from the head, not the heart or the gut.
An objective, reasonable approach will take you a long way down the road to success for your online business. Couple that with imagination and dedication, and you're likely to come up a winner!
About The Author
Paul Majestyck is a successful ezine publisher and online marketer , who not long ago didn't know ANYTHING about Internet marketing... However, within a very short time, launched his own website AND learned how to profit from an opt-in list, pull in sales with ezines, make money with Google Adwords and setup his own BLOG! Visit:http://www.makeafortuneonthenet.com/main.html.
NOTE: You have full permission to reprint this article within your website or newsletter as long as you leave the article fully intact and include the "About The Author" resource box. Thanks! :-)
http://http://makeafortuneonthenet.com/blog/
Home business opportunities and online work at home programs are proliferating at geometric proportions on the Internet these days. It's hard to figure out which sites to land on. This short article offers summaries of some of the work at home opportunities on the Internet today, the common and the not-so-common methods people just like you have found success online.
Take surveys online. Hundreds of thousands of companies need feedback from the public to tweak their businesses. They pay out big bucks in small packages for people to take their surveys. It's not easy to make a living taking surveys online, but you can pick up some extra money. Success in this online work at home opportunity comes from heavy-duty persistence on your part. It's easy and fun.
Get into online auctions. The mega-auction companies like eBay display such unassailable success because people just like yourself have figured out how to make money from home selling either their product or others' on their auction sites. Be prepared to invest a little, possibly earn a lot, and have tons of fun in the process.
Are you a good, pithy writer? Look into freelance writing. You can sell your work online for print and Internet magazines, anthologies, newsletters and blogs.
Are you the creative type? Selling ideas online requires little to no investment and inventory. Good ideas that really work are valuable commodities, and can be transferred digitally for free! Other online home business success stories for artisans include freelance digital photography, embroidering patches and other items and printing stationery, invitations and so on.
Consider affiliate marketing. This is the up-and-coming giant in online success. The partners who work affiliate marketing use the Internet to great advantage to make a little money from a ton of people. The advertising partner in affiliate marketing finds success by being compensated for publishing links to other websites. The merchant partner finds success by using the advertising partner to spread the word far and wide, across the entire globe.
Obviously, before you make your decision, you'll want to investigate a lot deeper than scanning these brief descriptions. Here's a hint from the big guys, the ones that consistently make tons of money online: Take your time in the research stage, and make your decisions from the head, not the heart or the gut.
An objective, reasonable approach will take you a long way down the road to success for your online business. Couple that with imagination and dedication, and you're likely to come up a winner!
About The Author
Paul Majestyck is a successful ezine publisher and online marketer , who not long ago didn't know ANYTHING about Internet marketing... However, within a very short time, launched his own website AND learned how to profit from an opt-in list, pull in sales with ezines, make money with Google Adwords and setup his own BLOG! Visit:http://www.makeafortuneonthenet.com/main.html.
NOTE: You have full permission to reprint this article within your website or newsletter as long as you leave the article fully intact and include the "About The Author" resource box. Thanks! :-)
http://http://makeafortuneonthenet.com/blog/
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Why Paid Online Surveys are Popular as Work at Home Jobs.
The enormous growth of the Internet during the last few years has spawned several new Internet Based Business activities and at the same time benefited several others. One activity that has benefited from this boom is without doubt Paid Online Surveys.
Today many aspirants looking out for a Home Based Job or Work at Home Jobs often think of Paid Online Surveys first. The perception that this is a quick and easy way to earn money propels aspirants towards Paid Online surveys. Very often this is their first step in their foray into the Internet Business world. Let us see how far their presumption is correct.
No need for Special Skills:
The main reason for the popularity is that you don't need any special skills to do Paid online surveys. You are required to express your opinion for the questions asked or statements made. It is Your Opinion that matters.
Secondly to enroll and participate you should have a computer with access to the internet. That's it. Can there be anything simpler?
Easy to Join:
Thousands of companies spend millions of dollars every year to conduct Paid Online Surveys and reward the participants by awarding them either cash, gifts, or points which could later be redeemed for cash. Identifying these companies and contacting them becomes a real hassle and takes a lot of your time and energy.
There are, On the other hand organizations that have a data base of 250 to 450 companies in their network that conduct paid online surveys. It is much easier to register yourself with these paid online survey database companies and gain access to these companies by paying a one time fee of $25 to $35. Your membership will normally include tips, updates and bonuses. After registering you should now pick and choose the companies you would like to receive online surveys from, and register yourself with these companies individually. No further payment is necessary and before long you will start receiving surveys in your inbox.
It is here that you have to be cautious. There are many database companies in the internet that are unreliable and are scams. There are also several companies that are reliable, dependable and customer oriented, e.g. Survey Platinum, Survey Scout, Survey Junction, Paid online Surveys and Get Cash for Surveys.You should identify and register with such paid online survey database companies.
Income:
One of the reasons for the popularity of paid online surveys is that you can earn a reasonable amount of income as a work at home job. Payments vary from company to company. Generally the companies pay anything between $10 and $75 per survey. On the average a participant can earn about $25 per survey and these surveys will take about 10 to 20 minutes per survey. On the other hand substantial amounts of up to $200 per hour can be earned by participating in Focus groups which could take anything from two hours to a full day. The more number of surveys and Focus Groups you participate in, the more income you can get.
If you aspire to make this a main source of income and are prepared to devote several hours a day on this, it is advisable to register with more paid online survey database companies. This way you will be able to have a better choice of companies and focus groups and ensure that your home based job is a success.
Work any time-You are the Boss:
Another reason for the popularity of Online Surveys as a work at home job is that you could do the survey at anytime most convenient to you. You can schedule your house work so that you can slot in the surveys, since the surveys don't take much time. The surveys of course have to be completed before the stipulated date.
Anyone can Participate:
Since the online survey companies need the opinions from a wide spectrum of participants everyone irrespective of age or sex has an opportunity in enrolling and participating in surveys e.g. Students, stay-at-home moms, senior citizens, retirees and persons with special needs. Hence the popularity of paid online surveys among the vast cross- section of internet users worldwide.
Expressing your Opinion and having Fun:
Everyone loves to be heard. Everyone loves to give his opinion. Online surveys give you that great experience. Guess what? You get paid for your opinion. It gives you a chance to express your opinion on the consumer products that you use everyday. It also gives you a chance to test new products and technologies and express your sincere opinion. You soon begin to realize the intricacies of market research and enjoy viewing products from completely new angles and perspectives that you never ever knew existed. Your work at home job soon becomes a fun and rewarding job.
Making tons of money or amassing great wealth by doing online surveys as a work at home job is just not possible. On the other hand it is definitely possible to get a steady reasonable income or additional income that can keep many a stay-at-home parent, student, retiree or senior citizen really happy. The pay checks that you receive on a regular basis will be an indicator of what the internet holds for you if you have a desire to Work at Home or do a Home Based Job.
About The Author
Copyright © 2005 Kanaga Siva.
Kanaga Siva has a wealth of experience in Marketing and also running his own Home Based Business. He now operates his Internet Marketing Business. Visit his website http://www.business-fromhome.com for Articles, Resources, Ideas and Advise to start a Home Based Business and enroll for his Free Newsletter.
Today many aspirants looking out for a Home Based Job or Work at Home Jobs often think of Paid Online Surveys first. The perception that this is a quick and easy way to earn money propels aspirants towards Paid Online surveys. Very often this is their first step in their foray into the Internet Business world. Let us see how far their presumption is correct.
No need for Special Skills:
The main reason for the popularity is that you don't need any special skills to do Paid online surveys. You are required to express your opinion for the questions asked or statements made. It is Your Opinion that matters.
Secondly to enroll and participate you should have a computer with access to the internet. That's it. Can there be anything simpler?
Easy to Join:
Thousands of companies spend millions of dollars every year to conduct Paid Online Surveys and reward the participants by awarding them either cash, gifts, or points which could later be redeemed for cash. Identifying these companies and contacting them becomes a real hassle and takes a lot of your time and energy.
There are, On the other hand organizations that have a data base of 250 to 450 companies in their network that conduct paid online surveys. It is much easier to register yourself with these paid online survey database companies and gain access to these companies by paying a one time fee of $25 to $35. Your membership will normally include tips, updates and bonuses. After registering you should now pick and choose the companies you would like to receive online surveys from, and register yourself with these companies individually. No further payment is necessary and before long you will start receiving surveys in your inbox.
It is here that you have to be cautious. There are many database companies in the internet that are unreliable and are scams. There are also several companies that are reliable, dependable and customer oriented, e.g. Survey Platinum, Survey Scout, Survey Junction, Paid online Surveys and Get Cash for Surveys.You should identify and register with such paid online survey database companies.
Income:
One of the reasons for the popularity of paid online surveys is that you can earn a reasonable amount of income as a work at home job. Payments vary from company to company. Generally the companies pay anything between $10 and $75 per survey. On the average a participant can earn about $25 per survey and these surveys will take about 10 to 20 minutes per survey. On the other hand substantial amounts of up to $200 per hour can be earned by participating in Focus groups which could take anything from two hours to a full day. The more number of surveys and Focus Groups you participate in, the more income you can get.
If you aspire to make this a main source of income and are prepared to devote several hours a day on this, it is advisable to register with more paid online survey database companies. This way you will be able to have a better choice of companies and focus groups and ensure that your home based job is a success.
Work any time-You are the Boss:
Another reason for the popularity of Online Surveys as a work at home job is that you could do the survey at anytime most convenient to you. You can schedule your house work so that you can slot in the surveys, since the surveys don't take much time. The surveys of course have to be completed before the stipulated date.
Anyone can Participate:
Since the online survey companies need the opinions from a wide spectrum of participants everyone irrespective of age or sex has an opportunity in enrolling and participating in surveys e.g. Students, stay-at-home moms, senior citizens, retirees and persons with special needs. Hence the popularity of paid online surveys among the vast cross- section of internet users worldwide.
Expressing your Opinion and having Fun:
Everyone loves to be heard. Everyone loves to give his opinion. Online surveys give you that great experience. Guess what? You get paid for your opinion. It gives you a chance to express your opinion on the consumer products that you use everyday. It also gives you a chance to test new products and technologies and express your sincere opinion. You soon begin to realize the intricacies of market research and enjoy viewing products from completely new angles and perspectives that you never ever knew existed. Your work at home job soon becomes a fun and rewarding job.
Making tons of money or amassing great wealth by doing online surveys as a work at home job is just not possible. On the other hand it is definitely possible to get a steady reasonable income or additional income that can keep many a stay-at-home parent, student, retiree or senior citizen really happy. The pay checks that you receive on a regular basis will be an indicator of what the internet holds for you if you have a desire to Work at Home or do a Home Based Job.
About The Author
Copyright © 2005 Kanaga Siva.
Kanaga Siva has a wealth of experience in Marketing and also running his own Home Based Business. He now operates his Internet Marketing Business. Visit his website http://www.business-fromhome.com for Articles, Resources, Ideas and Advise to start a Home Based Business and enroll for his Free Newsletter.
Saturday, September 2, 2006
Is Your Family Really Benefiting When You Work at Home?
by: Stephanie Foster
You’ve beaten the obstacles and found a way to work at home, whether by finding a job or starting a home business. But is your work getting in the way of time with your family? It may be time to make sure you are finding balance between working at home and your family.
Let’s take a look at some easy things you can do to ensure that you are spending time with your family.
1. Make time for play. Family activities are a great way to relax away from work. It can be as simple as taking a walk or going to the park, or it could be a full day excursion to a museum, amusement part or beach. You don’t have to leave the house, of course. You could play games, make cookies or do other fun activities around the house. The point is to simply have fun as a family and have time to talk to each other.
One way to start is to plan a family night. Tell everyone they have to be home on a particular evening each week and do things as a family. Even if you just rent a movie to watch together, it’s something you’re doing together.
If you’re married, make sure you plan a regular date night with your spouse. Frequency may depend on how old your children are and how often you can get babysitting, but it is important for your marriage to have time as a couple.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun with your family. Just make time for fun.
2. Be there for your children’s activities. If your children are involved in sports, acting, singing or other activities, make sure you are there for all the games, performances or other important events. It will help your children to know that they are very important to you.
3. Set rules and enforce them. If your children understand when they can interrupt your work you will be able to get more done in less time, giving you more time for your family.
Of course, you need to be consistent. If kids get away with breaking the rules some of the time, they will test the rules often. Consistency will save you time in the long run, even if you aren’t sure you want to spare the time at a particular moment.
4. Pay attention to what kind of attention each child needs. Every child is different. Some demand attention while others are so quiet it’s easy to forget that they need you too. Make sure you spend time with each child as an individual.
5. When the kids come home from school, take some time to talk about their day. They will appreciate your interest. You should also make sure they understand their homework and start it at whatever time they do best at finishing it. Some do best starting homework immediately on getting home, while others do better if they can play for a while first. Be aware of your child’s needs.
6. If your work is something the children can help with, let them be involved. If not, you can still at least talk to them about what you do. This sets a good example for your children by helping them to know what working is really about. It’s easy to get buried in the needs of your work when you work at home. A little bit of planning can go a long way toward making working at home a wonderful experience for all. Your family is why you decided to work at home, so don’t let your time with them get put aside.
About The Author
HomeWithTheKids.com is a resource for work at home moms and dads. It is run by Stephanie Foster, a mom who has worked at home since early 2002. For more advice on working at home, visit http://www.homewiththekids.com/wah.htm.
You’ve beaten the obstacles and found a way to work at home, whether by finding a job or starting a home business. But is your work getting in the way of time with your family? It may be time to make sure you are finding balance between working at home and your family.
Let’s take a look at some easy things you can do to ensure that you are spending time with your family.
1. Make time for play. Family activities are a great way to relax away from work. It can be as simple as taking a walk or going to the park, or it could be a full day excursion to a museum, amusement part or beach. You don’t have to leave the house, of course. You could play games, make cookies or do other fun activities around the house. The point is to simply have fun as a family and have time to talk to each other.
One way to start is to plan a family night. Tell everyone they have to be home on a particular evening each week and do things as a family. Even if you just rent a movie to watch together, it’s something you’re doing together.
If you’re married, make sure you plan a regular date night with your spouse. Frequency may depend on how old your children are and how often you can get babysitting, but it is important for your marriage to have time as a couple.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun with your family. Just make time for fun.
2. Be there for your children’s activities. If your children are involved in sports, acting, singing or other activities, make sure you are there for all the games, performances or other important events. It will help your children to know that they are very important to you.
3. Set rules and enforce them. If your children understand when they can interrupt your work you will be able to get more done in less time, giving you more time for your family.
Of course, you need to be consistent. If kids get away with breaking the rules some of the time, they will test the rules often. Consistency will save you time in the long run, even if you aren’t sure you want to spare the time at a particular moment.
4. Pay attention to what kind of attention each child needs. Every child is different. Some demand attention while others are so quiet it’s easy to forget that they need you too. Make sure you spend time with each child as an individual.
5. When the kids come home from school, take some time to talk about their day. They will appreciate your interest. You should also make sure they understand their homework and start it at whatever time they do best at finishing it. Some do best starting homework immediately on getting home, while others do better if they can play for a while first. Be aware of your child’s needs.
6. If your work is something the children can help with, let them be involved. If not, you can still at least talk to them about what you do. This sets a good example for your children by helping them to know what working is really about. It’s easy to get buried in the needs of your work when you work at home. A little bit of planning can go a long way toward making working at home a wonderful experience for all. Your family is why you decided to work at home, so don’t let your time with them get put aside.
About The Author
HomeWithTheKids.com is a resource for work at home moms and dads. It is run by Stephanie Foster, a mom who has worked at home since early 2002. For more advice on working at home, visit http://www.homewiththekids.com/wah.htm.
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