Is there a way to check out the work at home websites before giving money for them?

Question

We are looking into some of the work at home ads you see online. Would like to know if there is a way to check into them more as in BBB or complaints filed against them.

Answer 1

Email or IM me I work at home it is not a scam i really do make money. IT's not hard or time consuming it makes good money.

Answer 2

If they are looking for you to pay THEM, they're a scam.

Answer 3

If any sites asks for money then those are scam sites. So don't pay any money to do the job. Beware of those & choose the reliable site.

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Answer 4

it depends on the type. if it a business where you are the owner an can work it from home, than there should be a start up fee, but if it is a "work from home" doing something for someone else, than there shouldn't be a fee. You could see if others have tried the business before you.

i personally became an independent business owner for a "work at home" But it is a business. I am an independent representative. So there was a fee to get started, but that is not the same as one of those work from home where you are like an employee.

the company I am with is very good and there is potential (depending on how hard you work on the business) to generate a great residual income.i have many family members who have tried lots of things, what company were you looking into? The other thing is that some people get into things and dont think that it was a good thing to get into because they are looking to not have to do any work, yet still make money. Real businesses need to be worked, so keep that in mind too, when you talk to other people

Answer 5

Be careful how much weight you put in the BBB.  Common misconception is that they are a government agency which regulates businesses.  THEY ARE NOT!  They are merely a independet franchise and anyone, including you or me can buy one.  AND any business, who pays the right price that is, can be a member in good standing!  Instead, verify companies are members of the US Chamber of Commerce!

I tried over 15 opportunities in the course of 2 years so I have some great information for you plus a list of top 10 work at home scams!

I am a mother of two little girls who are actually tugging on my arm as I write this so I will try to be brief. Many people are looking for work from home companies. All the scams definitely create a big problem but also, there is a problem of people misunderstanding the difference between work from home "jobs" and work from home opportunities. There really are not work from home “jobs”. To get that you have to start working for a company in their offices first, then they MAY allow you to take the job home.

Most of the work from home opportunities that are legitimate offers are not an hourly pay type job. They are business opportunities that help you in starting your own business from your home. What you should do first is to decide if you are simply looking for an hourly rate type job or if you are looking for more of an opportunity for additional income such as what you would make in your own business being your own boss from home. Small home businesses have some small costs involved, less than $500 to start is reasonable and I would stay away from those wanting $1000-$5000. It doesn’t cost that much to start and run a home business so you shouldn’t pay it.

If you are coming across places that say free then I would RUN don’t walk the other way! They never are. I tried them many a times and 3 weeks later I had to buy this and 6 weeks later that. After 6 months these “free businesses” had cost me over $800 on average.

After trying 15 things I now work about 18-25 hours per week for a National Medical Healthcare Company. This is a nationally known and reputable home business which is what you need to make sure you are looking for. I have been with the company almost a year and a half now and I make over $4500 a month! In your first month, depending on how many hours you can work, I have seen people make anywhere from $500 to over $2500. And your income will increase each month because you get paid residual income as well.

The best part is they have 401(k), direct deposit, life insurance and a benefits package most of which you get from day one. In addition, there are no products, no hard selling or pushing, no cold calling, no home parties and no telemarketing! That was VERY important to me. I absolutely love working with them and I can't believe I am making what I am making and in so few hours per week. The neat thing is there are other people on your team that you work with so you are never alone. You have great team support and you get to know the other people on your team pretty well.

I was a bit apprehensive at first because I know a lot of companies are not legit but this company is the number one National Medical Benefits Company in the US. They are a member of the US Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Dental Plans and the owner of the company actually sits on the board of The Consumer Health Alliance to which we are also members. Also they were featured in “The New York Times”, “Wall Street Journal” “Time Magazine” “American Medical Review” and even in the May 2008 issue of “Parents Magazine”. Even “60 Minutes” did a big special on this home based business.

Even more then all this is they are accepted at over 100,000 retailers nationwide. These are fortune 500 companies like Sears, Target, K-mart, Rite Aid, CVS, Wal-mart, Publix and more. These companies would never work with a company that was anything less than reputable.

You can research the company at www.workathomeplus.net



TOP 10 WORK AT HOME SCAMS:

10. Craft Assembly

9. Medical Billing

8. Email/Rebate Processing

7. "A List of Companies Looking for Home workers!"

6. "Just Call This 1-900 Number For More Information..."

5. Typing At Home / Data Entry

4. "Turn Your Computer Into a Money-Making Machine!"

3. Pyramid Schemes (this is NOT the same as Multi-Level Marketing MLM)

2. Chain Letters/Emails ("Make Money Fast")

1. Envelope Stuffing

Please beware of these scams. There are some legit home businesses out there so be careful. Look for companies in business over 10 years. Look for companies with a needed product or service, something you would be proud to represent. Look for companies that have a national reputation and are members of the US Chamber of Commerce.

As for those of you who say…..”I want to work from home but I don’t want to have to pay for anything”. Well, that’s great! But it will never happen. Let’s be honest, there is no such thing as a free lunch. If  it is a true honest home business you need to expect to pay. Mr. Walt Disney didn’t start the Disney empire “without paying for anything”. Neither did Mr. Sam Walton, owner of Wal-Mart.

If you want to learn about REAL home businesses visit: workathomeplus.net

www.workathomeplus.net.

Good luck to you in your search. Also feel free to contact me at any time with your questions! [e-mail]

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Answer 6

Yes there are ways to check out the work at home web sites.  I created a article on my 360 page web site that covers things to look into to help distinguish businesses such as the BBB as well as a few other things to do.  All things I have looked into as well as tell others they need to do when looking into businesses.  Is this for a business opportunity or a job?  Either way, the information will help you distinguish what it is your trying to find out.  I'm thinking most likely your trying to find out if a particular business is a scam or not worth the time??  That's what most people look into.  

Good Luck!

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