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| | The Minding Your Own Business Network is not currently active and cannot accept new posts | | Working from Home | Views: 1138 | | Aug 04, 2006 7:32 am | | Working from Home | # | 
Joel Dsouza | | Can anyone suggest a legitimate site to where I can work from home? I have come across several sites but don’t know which one to work on.
Regards,
Joel Private Reply to Joel Dsouza | | Aug 04, 2006 10:14 am | | re: Working from Home | # | 
Denise O'Berry | | MYOB Members --
Replies to this topic are restricted to advice only. Do not use this thread as an opportunity to hype your business or networking marketing product.
Thank you,
Denise O'Berry
Network LeaderPrivate Reply to Denise O'Berry | | Aug 04, 2006 12:55 pm | | re: re: Working from Home | # | 
Simon Cherkasski | | Most of them (if not all) is a regular scam.
If you really have no ideas what to do from home, try E-Bay. You can hunt yard sales for potential products or hook up with couple small producers to sell they staff on line.
We working on new line of "web product" called "rent a site", it's a e-commerce sites for small businesses. They not paying for the development, but paying us commissions instead. The demand is big, most of senior owners can't adopt them self to "www" and will be glad to use your help. Private Reply to Simon Cherkasski | | Aug 04, 2006 1:42 pm | | re: re: re: Working from Home | # | 
Laura Wheeler | | If you want a "real" work at home job, in all practicality, you have to build a business. Home based jobs are mostly scams, and the real ones are so rare that there is little chance you'll succeed at landing one.
Self-employment isn't nearly as scary as it seems, but you do have to put in time to build the business and get it generating momentum before you see a return. You can do this one of two ways:
Joing a "Direct Sales" "Multi-Level Marketing", "Network Marketing" or "Distributorship" company. These are companies like ForeverGreen, GDI, Quixtar (formerly Amway), to name just a few, and there are plenty with long company history. Assess the soundness of the program, find out what the marketing restrictions are, what the ongoing (sometimes hidden) costs of doing business are, and most importantly, choose something you know you'll like promoting (otherwise you won't do it).
Build a business from scratch. Choose your niche wisely, and build your business piece at a time. This has more groundwork than a distributorship, but more options and flexibility too.
Either way, you have to LEARN, and you have to really WORK if you want a business to succeed.
This is probably NOT what you want to hear, but it is absolutely the truth. Working at home is a privilege, which all of us who do earn by sacrifice, dedication, and a willingness to think outside the box, while still adhering to rules of common sense and sound financial management.
Beware of any company that wants money up front for a listing of "work at home jobs". Most lists are filled with absolute scams, or shady systems so close to scams that you'll end up getting taken anyway - plus a whole lot of listings that are really for home businesses, NOT for actual employment situations. Even the websites that say they have "legitimate" work at home jobs do not really qualify them based on high integrity standards.
You can see some honest business opportunity and work at home job reviews here: http://www.skinnyshoestring.com/reviews/. This site will teach you to recognize how the scams work, and how to assess an opportunity to see if it really can work for YOU.
Laura
Mom to Eight
Owner, Firelight Web Studio
http://www.firelightwebstudio.com/Private Reply to Laura Wheeler | | Aug 04, 2006 6:46 pm | | re: Working from Home | # | 
Ande Carr | | There are some legit opportunities out there. You really just have to do your homework. Kind of like what you did by posting the question on this network. Get the opinions of others and find out what's working for others and what's not. There are alot of people on Ryze who are involved in homebased business opportunities and many of them seem to be doing very well. The majority of the opportunities I have seen have not been scams. In terms of choosing the right opportunity for yourself, I suggest prayer first and foremost, God can give you wisdom about these things and lead you. I believe God is one of the reasons why I haven't gotten caught up in any of the scams out here. If you ever want to pick my brain about any specific opportunities that you are curious about, that's fine. Many of the more popular ones I have heard of and might know of some experiences that others have had. I can help you with the pros and the cons of an opportunity. I wish you the best. Take Care
AT Private Reply to Ande Carr | | Aug 04, 2006 8:21 pm | | re: Working from Home | # | 
Sue Elvins | | In order to get a position of working from home the best way of finding it is to already have the position of working in house to begin with then discussing the option of telework with your employer. In most cases a current employer will work with you provided your position can be done from your home.
The number of employers are on the rise for taking this route especially in the IT fields. Something that I have noticed also is companies who are looking for teleworkers do not advertise. Could you imagine how flooded their email box would be with resumes if a telework job was posted, it would be unbelievable. So rather than advertise it stays in house. The job of a teleworker looking for work is to let others know that's what they want.
How do you do it, simple. Locate businesses that are known to hire teleworkers. There are lists out there which post the most well known businesses for having teleworkers. Just as someone who would apply for a position in house a teleworker goes through the same process.
Research the company, find information on hiring manager, go through setting up your resume, etc. If you don't follow through and treat it like an in house interview it won't even be considered. Employers want someone who is skilled and has a background to perform what they want without a lot of training. Why, because as a teleworker, you're not working in house - a teleworker is cross country unless they're within driving distance.
Something else to keep in mind, just like an in house position is applied for or inquired about an employer may contact you with the remark, "we don't have anything available" letter. Don't let that stop you, Monster.com actually has a list of things you can do when you receive things of the sort and how you can make that a positive turn around. Too many persons have taken that remark personally and they shouldn't. In actuality, when a person inquires about a position directly to the hiring manager it shows initiative and believe it or not, things like that are remembered for future positions.
Forgive me for writing something so long. FWIW, I'm a soon to be graduate (in 2 wks actually) of a B.S in Management Information Systems so the telework and potential employment in general is something I'm quite familiar with.
Sue Elvins
A Page Or 2
www.apageor2.com Private Reply to Sue Elvins | | Aug 29, 2006 5:12 am | | re: Working from Home | # |
nevadascul | | Go into any search engine and type “home business scam” or jus the word scam. You will find a wealth of information on home business scams. One for example, operates under numerous different names. They offer a free information CD, diskette, booklet, etc. When you get the free information, you are directed to purchase the $300.00 starter kit. This is a mandatory kit to do business for this company. Private Reply to nevadascul | | Sep 04, 2006 7:35 pm | | re: Working from Home | # |
Deana Clark | | Not sure what kind of work you are looking for but www.workathomeagent.com is a legitamate site. I use to work for them but had to quit since writing takes up alot of my time now.
Deana Private Reply to Deana Clark | | Sep 04, 2006 10:57 pm | | re: re: Working from Home | # | 
CSea Perkins | | WOW, a diverse grouping of reply's to a person's reasonable question, WORK AT HOME. As with any responsibility we accept, we put effort in and treat it like a plan, we will get paid for it. SOme WORK AT HOME opportunities have stronger merit than others and I strongly recommend you find the PRODUCT(s)/SERVICES you love the most, then research the credibility, assets and compensation program to see if they are in alignment with your work ethic.
If you plan your work and work your plan; after choosing the product(s)/services, you will likely succeed. How often are we given an opportunity to support ourselves, our family and love what we are doing?
The opportunities are out there; search the one you would LOVE THE MOST and make yourself accountable to the results. Unless you are having FUN, it may not work; grow your BELIEF level, get the GUTS / PERSISTENCE required and live the quality life you desire and deserve.
Been there / done that, after 300+ WORK AT HOME opportunities researched, there has to be something RIGHT for YOU.
What is the one thing in life that really gets you excited? Can you make a living doing it? We don't know what we don't know and there is tons to learn each and every day. I know for a fact you can't be lazy and expect to earn the money you want. SO make a comittment to yourself, envision it numerous times a day, get the wheels in motion and enjoy the ride.
C.Sea
Sea Perkins
Solutions Analysis, Inc.
www.TBlastTODAY.com
(877) 239-8365Private Reply to CSea Perkins | | Sep 05, 2006 12:13 am | | re: Working from Home | # | 
Michael R Clayton | | Hi Joel
This is a real big question as everyone would like to work online from home even if only to make a little extra money.
Joel it can be done but you need to choose an opportunity that you can full commit to.
It takes several years of promotion to get any good online business making consistent profits.
I'm into the 3rd year of my affiliate project and have only recently go to a position where I am making a full time income.
There are some great sites that you can join to assist you with video and audio training. Some are free to join. I would suggest you visit some and then ask this question of anyone who suggests a program to you. "Honestly, how much have you personally made from this opportunity?"
This will save you a lot of grief.
Joel visit my profile for much more interesting information.
Regards Michael Clayton (rexiedexie)Private Reply to Michael R Clayton | | Sep 05, 2006 5:19 pm | | re: re: re: Working from Home | # | 
Anil Kumar | | Hi
I am still not clear about, how & what to work from home? Please advise.
Regards
anil kumarPrivate Reply to Anil Kumar | | Sep 05, 2006 6:07 pm | | re: Working from Home | # | 
SOMNATH MITRA | | Hi Joel,
You should always work for the established companies. There are quite a few like PayPal, godaddy.com etc. where you can register yourself as an affiliate and promote their business consistently without resorting to spamming and hopefully you will be earning some amount within 3/6 months. You must educate yourself thoroughly on affiliate marketing though and you have to be extremely focused.
You may find more information on this at
http://waystogains.tripod.com/
Wishing you success,
sedin24Private Reply to SOMNATH MITRA | | Sep 06, 2006 9:10 am | | re: Working from Home | # |
Mark Toner | | Hello Joel,
Well first of all the network marketing industry is a great industry to be a part of. I am currently a part of it and love it. I believe that most people think it's a scam because of the false wealth that it provides from the beginning. You always hear the network marketing industry talking about how to "get rich quick". This is not true, although some do excel very quickly. This industry is all about building a business from scratch. Learning is the key to this industry. You have to do your homework and really learn how to market yourself and not necessarily your product. If you know how to market effectively then you can take any business and turn it around withing a period of time. So instead of focusing on the product, really focus on how you can improve your knowledge and skills on building a successful netowork marketing business and then the choice on which company to join will be easier for you. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask. There is a lot of good information here. Private Reply to Mark Toner | | |
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