Whether you’re looking to contribute to your family’s finances or earn some cash to cover special or unexpected expenses, many people want more ways to make money at home.
From freelance to full-time gigs, we have a range of fields and resources below to help guide you in discovering the options that exist. Only you can decide if an opportunity is right for you.
Don’t limit yourself solely to responding to advertised openings. Sometimes the best way to land a home-based job is by calling someone you’d like to work for and offering your services.
Don’t Get Scammed
While we’re focused on making money, it’s also important to note how to avoid losing it, too.
I responded to ads to stuff envelopes that boasted the potential to earn up to $1,500 a week with little effort. Though I was highly skeptical, I bought a dozen different starter kits for $20 to $50 each, figuring one might work.
Each instructed me to mail flyers aimed at recruiting other people to stuff envelopes. I wasn’t promoting a product or service; I was just told to get other people to stuff envelopes with the same offer. If they purchased the same kit, I’d receive a commission.
I’m pretty resourceful, yet I couldn’t get this to pan out. I didn’t get a single cent. Recruiting people to stuff envelopes is the oldest work-from-home gimmick and it fools new people every day. Don’t be one of them.
Christine Durst, author of “The Rat Race Rebellion,” says her research indicates the ratio of scams to legitimate opportunities is 42-to-1.
That isn’t to say that all home-based opportunities that request money up front are rip-offs. Many legitimate direct-sales companies and others that help you start your own business require a start-up fee to cover the cost of training manuals and supplies to get you going.
Before mailing a check or submitting a credit card payment, talk to a live person about the requirements and the realistic earning potential. Also ask about obstacles and challenges.
If you wanted to become a consultant with Mary Kay or Avon, you’d have no trouble finding people willing to talk — not just e-mail you — about how to get started. The same access to information and people should be your standard for any home-based work you consider.
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