Where can I find legit at home work?

Question

I am expecting my second child and I am limited to work-at-home businesses. I want to find a legitimate home-based business that does not involve sales calls (i.e. Melaleuca, which I already tried and didn't care for) or start-up costs. Plus, because I have a toddler running around, it's not really easy for me to be on the phone. I am intelligent and have some college under my belt, but have been unable to finish my degree due to having kids. Now it's too expensive for me to pay for two kids to be in daycare while I have a so-so paying job. It's more reasonable for me to stay home with the kids, but I miss contributing to the family income and frankly, we need the extra income. Any suggestions? I could really use the help on this!

Answer 1

You could try a private day care for some of your friends.  There will be small start up costs if you have more than a few kids (ie. licenses permits etc.)  I'm sure you know some people who have difficulty finding sitters. Are you good at proofreading?  You could offer an editing service to the local college students for papers.  As soon as you get the chance, finish your degree.  You could find at home work with a degree easier than without.  I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Melaleuca is a legitimate company.  I know quite a few people involved in this company and do well.  However, it's not a job, it's a business that takes time to build.  But you have an opportunity there to make an income.  If your still a representative for melaleuca, then you should start building it.  Your throwing away an opportunity there that could be very beneficial to you and your children if you learn how to run it properly.  You can't just "try" a business, you have to work and run the business.  Trying a business, you already set yourself up to fail right there.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-eqfAfFMlc... This is an article that I want to share with you on home based businesses that explains a little bit more then what I did above.  It's not geared up to one particular business, but a lot of information with several industries to look into.

Looking for a home based job, there are a few out there.  However the pay is minimum waged.  Far less then a home based business opportunities.  All home based business opportunities pretty much offer the same income opportunity as a traditional business, you just have to work for it and not be lazy and "try" something, just do it.

Melaleuca, ACN, Travel, Health etc, all businesses that give incredible income opportunities to individuals, but they're businesses that you have to learn how to run, they're pretty simple, but you need to apply yourself to it and not think of them as "jobs" what you put into it, is what you get out of it.

Here's an article on home jobs with a couple different industries to look into and apply for if you qualify for the position.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-gGICILgnc...

Answer 3

Try http://www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/1476...  Watch the video and see if it fits you.  

Answer 4

I am going to be launching my new advertisment website and looking for people to sell ad links on my website and you will earn 40% commission...anywhere from $10-100 per sell. Its great for anyone who wants to work from home or part-time. Its simple, sell and I will pay you....Possibilities are unlimited! Contact me if interested::::

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Answer 5

I work for an online job. I love it. I make good money not outrageous but ok money. If you would like info please contact me though email. I will not send you junk but I will tell you about what i do. It is not a business opportunity it is a real job. Contact me if interested I will send you more info.

You can even get paid the day you made the money, they send you a debit card it’s awesome. Like I said I love it. I would never scam anyone since I know what it’s like to waist your time on something time is precious when we have families.

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Answer 6

An article on MSN.com said "more companies are finding they can oursource their order-taking, sales and problem-solving calls to home-based workers". Pay usually starts around $8/hr assuming you get enough calls. The better paying jobs require you have sales skills. Some call centers that they say are currently hiring include. Alpine Access, LiveOps, Arise and West at Home. Good luck.

Answer 7

avon- you pass out a few books and people come to you because the products are well known.

Answer 8

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 9

try this site:

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Answer 10

Most of the advertised work at home jobs are scams.  Either they want money up front or they are collecting personal info.  The few legit call center companies have long waiting lists and even if you make it to the top of the list, you won't get enough assignments to make real money.  

Instead start your own business.  What do you already know how to do?  Check with former employers or local small businesses to see if they have work you can do at home.