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Working from home is a great
way to supply the extra income a family
needs so that one spouse can stay home and
raise the children. But many people are
scared away from doing so because of the
scams that are prevalent today.
Although it can be hard
to tell fact from fiction, it is possible.
Many excellent work-at-home opportunities
are available. And, it’s well worth
the time to explore them so you can start
your own business and enjoy the many benefits
it provides. Following are several tips
to avoid work-at-home scams.
When researching companies
that hire home-based workers, the best place
to start is the Better Business Bureau (BBB),
which can provide information on disputes
or other problems involving a potential
employer.
You’ll want to look
for a pattern of “unresolved”
or “unanswered” disputes, which
will be an indication that there is a problem
with the company in question. By the way,
complaints can be filed against a company
whether it’s a member of the BBB or
not.
Next, perform an Internet
search on the company you’re checking
out to see what others are saying. If you
see a pattern of negative comments, often
that’s an indication that you may
need to explore the company in more detail.
There also are Web sites
such as BBBonline.com
that will tell you some of the common scams
around, including the “work-from-home
typing” scam.
Operators of scams often
lure job seekers with promotions such as
the ability to earn $35,000 a year, or a
promise to provide a list of companies that
will hire them.
Diana Ennen, author of Virtual
Assistant: The Series has been
a home-based word processor more than 20
years. Ennen states, “Working at home
as a typist is an excellent opportunity
that often only requires excellent secretarial
skills. However, be cautious of offers guaranteeing
a list of companies that will hire you.
The truth of the matter is that most of
these companies aren’t even aware
they are on this list. There’s so
much information available online today
that there is no need to fall for this scam.”
It’s also important
to know the difference between paying for
information about working from home and
actually investing in a home-based business.
Most home-based businesses, such as direct
sales companies, are valid ways to make
an income. However, because you need to
make an initial investment many people are
confused and believe these to be scams as
well.
Think about home-based businesses
in terms of your local fast-food chain.
A fast-food restaurant will pay you if it
hires you as an employee. However, in order
to start your own franchise of that same
restaurant, you would need to make a monetary
investment.
The same holds true when
you begin a home-based business. You must
make an investment, but in return you receive
the means to begin your own business—generally
the paperwork needed, marketing materials,
and product for display.
Still, you must do your
research when considering a home-based business.
It’s important to know things like
the history of the company, its reputation,
how many representatives are in your area,
and what quotas must be met.
Whether considering a telecommuting
position or a home-based business, speak
to others who have worked with the company
you are contemplating. Ask for references
of other employees/business owners in your
area.
There are many legitimate
ways to work from home, but when seeking
a work-at-home opportunity, it’s important
to take your time and do your research.
Unfortunately, there are
people who make it their primary goal to
take money from the unsuspecting. If you
are thorough in your examination, you will
not become one of their victims. Remember
the ages-old saying that still holds true
today: If it looks too good to be true,
it probably is.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jill Hart is the founder of Christian Work
at Home Moms, CWAHM.com.
Hart is also the co-author of the upcoming
book, Home Based Blessings, due out in early
2007 for Christian moms who want to work
at home. Hart and her husband, Allen of
CWAHD.com
(Christian Work at Home Dads) reside in
Nebraska with their two children.
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