There are several work from
home scams and it is sometimes difficult to tell what is genuine and what it
isn’t. Exercising caution and researching opportunities online is necessary to
find a legit offer. Here are some opportunities that are not scams and will
help you get that extra cash you desire.
1) Taking of surveys
You
may be asked to take an opinion poll, answer questions about shopping habits or
review products. Payments can be in cash or with points that can be redeemed
for gift cards. However you have to be careful not to give out information such
as your social security number or bank information.
2) Film and Post How-to Videos.
This
can be fun as it may be one of your hobbies. People may ask you your secret to
your always perfect pancake or your chicken stuffing. You sign up for a free
YouTube account, then record yourself with a digital camera or smartphone
explaining and demonstrating how you make that delicious cupcake. After
uploading the video to YouTube and enrol in its partner program. YouTube will
the place ads inside or near your video and you will earn money from the. Make
your videos standout so they get noticed.
3) Direct Salesperson
This
is for people who are willing to meet new people. Direct sales companies like
Herbalife, Forever Living, Avon etc. where you go for training seminars,
organize get-togethers and sell the company’s products. There a range of products sold this way, from
books to bath products. You build a base of clients of a period of time. You
find these direct sales companies online you usually need to buy their products
to get started so an initial investment is required.
4) Customer service representative
This is a good opportunity for people who
enjoy talking to strangers, have patience and are able to talk on the phone
walk on the computer. Companies are looking for well-spoken individuals with
good computer skills to help customers. Help can range from finding the correct
size to resolving a conflict. This can be full time or part time work. However
you are generally required to devote at least a four-hour block of time. It is
one of the biggest work from home opportunities, there are several companies
staffing companies where applications can be filled in.
5) Telephone nurse
For
this you need to have a nursing degree. Health insurers or other health
management companies hire nurses remotely to perform duties like case
management, treatment authorization and patient education. Positions can be
found by going through the listings of major medical-job placement firms.
6) Search engine evaluator
This
is a good opportunity for people who speak English and are current with movies
and music as well as familiar with other cultures. Companies like Yahoo! And
Google provide information to search for and you are required to tell them how
closely their result matched what you were looking for. Jobs are usually 10 to
25 hours a week.
7) Website tester
Companies
pay people to interact with their websites to ensure they are easy to navigate
and user friendly. A set of instructions is usually given to go over the
website after which you give feedback. It doesn’t take long to complete,
usually less than 25 minutes.
8) Corporate English trainer
This
is good for native English speakers with basic computer skills, who enjoy
meeting new people, an interest in other culture and enjoy chatting online or
over the phone. Office experience is a plus as most students work in a
corporate environment. Access to a personal computer and a high-speed Internet
connection. It is also helpful if you are bilingual. Students in countries like
Japan, Korea, France and Germany are looking for English speakers to practice
with. Sessions are focussed on things like making professional small talk or
running a meeting (trainers are provided with specifics on how to teach each
topic and are also trained themselves for two days before starting the job.
Lessons are conducted over the phone or services like Skype. A commitment of at
least 20hrs a week at consistent times is usually required.
9) Online teacher
This
is for qualified and in some cases licensed teachers. You can teach via Skype
or through a pre-recorded session. It allows for flexibility instead of
standing in front of a class each week day. There is a demand for teachers
particularly in subjects such as English and Science. Since this job requires you to work with
children, there will usually be a background and reference check and even
interviews.
10) Virtual Tutor
This
is for people fluent in a foreign language, or have extensive knowledge or
expertise in certain subjects. You basically work via Skype or over the phone
with a student needing extra help in a particular subject. Sessions can be half
an hour of more and the times are usually agreed upon between the student and
the tutor. You will probably be required to have a background check done as you
will be working with children.
11) Freelance writing
This is for people who enjoy writing, are up to date with current
affairs and are prepared to carry out research. It does not require special
training and there are many opportunities available. You need to provide well
written, well thought out, accurate content. Also, ensure that you stick to the guidelines
of the sites that you want to submit your content to. There is money to made in
this way.
There are several work from
home opportunities, as I have just listed. There is another legit opportunity
which I am going to go into detail about it. This opportunity requires no prior
experience. It allows you to work from home or anywhere where there is a
computer/laptop and an internet connection. The company providing this opportunity
is called TypeatHome.
Who
are Type At Home?
A global company that allows
individuals an opportunity to work from home. They have been in business for
over 17yearsand are growing both nationally and internationally. This is being
done in part by developing a network of home typist. They get typing
assignments from a range of companies, which have in turn secured assignments
from affiliates of large well-known companies. Examples of these companies are
Home Depot, Walmart, Blockbuster and AT&T just to name a few. They sub-contract people to perform these assignments
for them. These assignments are generally typing assignments which can be done
from any location where there is internet access. Due to TypeatHome’s
connections with these companies there is an endless supply of assignment to
complete.
How
does it work?
Home typists are given step
by step, easy to follow video training. As part of the training they are
required to complete an assignment which they are paid for. Once they complete
and submit the assignment they are given access to the TypeatHome back office where they can
access assignments. In order to become a home typist you must first become a
member. There are three membership levels; part time, full time and business
owner.
ü The
part time home types can access up to 4 assignments on a daily basis and get
paid up to 45$ per assignment.
ü The
full time home typist can access up to 10 assignments per day and get paid up
to $75 per assignment.
ü The
Business Owners have access to an unlimited number of assignments a day and get
paid up to $175 per assignment.
In order to register and
work with TypeatHome
you must pay a one off registration fee. $29.99 to become a part time home typist, $59.99
to become a full time home typist and $89.99 to become a business owner. It is
possible to upgrade.
Since the job assignments
give different pay, average home typists earnings differ. The part time
typist’s average is between $100 and $500.
The full time typist’s average is between $500 and $1000. However there
is no limit to how much they can earn, it depends on how many job assignments
they complete. The Business Owner has no limits and depends on how hard they
are willing to work. Once you register and submit your assignments your payments
will be sent out on Fridays via PayPal or by paycheques which have a minimum
payout of $25.
TypeatHome has thousands of job assignments for their
home typists and they are always looking for more home typist to join them.
They have an abundance of large and small assignments to be completed. This
ensures a consistent income for the home-typist who consistently completes their
assignments. The job assignments that are given typically involve article
writing, blog posting, traffic generation, site reviewing and site
recommendations.
Who
is TypeatHome for?
·
Students who want to make some money
·
Stay at home mothers who need flexible work
hours
·
People who enjoy writing and finding out
about different products
·
Any one you who could do with a little extra
cash
What
are some advantages of becoming a TypeatHome home typist?
§
You
can work from anywhere in the world.
§
They
offer flexible modes of payment such as PayPal or sending of cheques to their home
typists.
§
You
do not need specialised equipment or skills to do the job assignments, you just
need a computer and an internet connection.
§
You
get step by step training on how to complete the job assignments.
§
TypeatHome
allows you to determine your own work hours and there are no deadlines for
submission of assignments.
§ You
know before you start the assignment how much you will get paid for it.
§ There
is no competition for assignments by home typists several people can do the
same assignment
Bonus
programs
Members are given the
opportunity to be a part of My Cash freebies which is a part of a group of
Freebie Networks which are a part of the incentive freebie industry. This is a
site where one can complete offers and refer others to any of their over 50
sites and receive free gifts and cash payments.
TypeatHome offer a free affiliate program for each of
the home typist memberships, $10 partime, $20 full time and $30 for business
owner. Step by step instructions, video training links, affliliate marketing
tips and advice are given for this program.
Pros:
- · Home typists can work from anywhere in the world
- · Mode of payment is flexible
Cons:
- · It is not a free opportunity
- · Biased towards people who enjoy writing
What
do people say?
“I have tried Type At
Home.com and I am extremely happy with their program. Sure at first it seemed
challenging and confusing, because it's a job. Like any other job, you have a
learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.” Asktroyg
“I come from an obscure African country but they allowed me to register.
This is was a relief to me as had been looking for work from home opportunities
but was excluded from most on the basis of my location. Furthermore I appreciate their flexible modes
of payment because my country does not have the facility to receive payment via
PayPal. I am glad to be a Type At Home typist.” Ny
At typeathome.com you can learn how to get
paid to type online.
Sources: womansday.com,
typeathome.com, theworkathomewoman.com