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decker2006
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#81 · Posted: 22 Mar 2007 14:09
Hi deww75,
Let me ask you a couple of questions:
What do you like to do?
How much time are you willing to devote to your business?
How much money are you willing to invest in your business?
What are your financial goals?
I can tell by your post that you may have tried a bunch of things that were hyped as easy, no cost, yada, yada, yada. There are soooo many scams out there and it is a shame. But the reality of it is that you CAN be successful with your own home based business. You just have to find the right fit. And you also have to have a strong desire to make it work. I researched for a full year, and I admit, I did fall for a thing or two  and really felt taken advantage of. Maybe those other things work for other people, but not for me. I finally took the plunge with my own business but not before getting all my facts on the table. For me, the important thing was the support I received. No one could possibly be an expert just by signing up!! You CAN do it. But you have to be really careful.
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hollyb
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#82 · Posted: 4 Apr 2007 15:46
Thank you for all of your posts....I wanted to clarify that with MLM business,or direct marketing... although you shouldnt pay a company to start up, to be successful there will probably be advertising costs in which in the long run you will really profit from.
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JaY o
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#83 · Posted: 8 Apr 2007 01:40
you guys should definatly check out the average joe sys, or profit lance.. these are definatly not scams.
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Mkresge17
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#84 · Posted: 15 Apr 2007 04:02
Yeah Jay o is right The average joe system has proven to legit to me..unsure about profit lance though cause I havent bought it but I have only heard good things.
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makemoneyonline
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#85 · Posted: 25 May 2007 02:28
Quoting: Mkresge17 .unsure about profit lance though cause I havent bought it but I have only heard good things.
Trust me, profit lance is not a scam.
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OnlineMoney24 7
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#86 · Posted: 25 May 2007 11:06
Has anyone heard of a new program called thesecretpays dot com. I saw it in another thread in this forum. Just wondering how legitimate it is or if anyone has any experience with it.
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Farmer_Ted
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#87 · Posted: 30 May 2007 15:32
damn, that saves me a bunch lol!
Thx admin
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JessieRayot
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#88 · Posted: 2 Jun 2007 17:25
Some of this has been said before, some not, but here is what i found helpful in finding the legit WAH business I now have - and some things I wish I knew the first time I look years earlied and lost $ on an MLM.
DO NOT pay for a WAH job, but expect a SMALL start up fee for a WAH business - no more then $50.
Check them out with the BBB. Remember, even the best companies may have complaints, but they will be resolved.
Make sure the company is at least 5-10 years old. Stay away from start-ups.
Those scam search sites are useful, but sometimes people just like to complain, trust the BBB more. I've found some very reputable companies on some of the scam sites.
Talk to your contact person about what sort of mentoring support there is. You do not want to join and then be left on your own.
If the company has a product to sell, make sure it is a useful one that needs replacing every month, therefor ensuring repeat customers. Ask what the customer reorder rate is.
If they say you'll make tons of money fast and easy, run away. They need to be honest about the fact that you are starting your own business, and so it may take some time to get a serious paycheck. You should be able to get a paycheck within the first month, it just may not be huge. With a business you get out what you put in, and you will need to put in time or money to grow. You should have a choice, and your contact should be honest with you when you ask them about this.
With all this said, try to give people a chance. If there is no risk (Only some time, but no money) to get the info on a company, then let them give you the info. I meet too many people who aren't willing to get the info before they make a decision. I feel bad for them because they could be missing out on something wonderful because they don't want to take the time to get the facts. If you are serious about wanting to work from home, you may have to listen to a lot of "pitches" before you find the right one, but listen anyway so you don't miss the right one. Then do your research. Even ask your contact to e-mail you more info if you need it. I personaly have an e-mail with tons of link about the company and the CEO of the company i work with that I am always willing to send to someone after they have heard the info about us. I hope they do there own research, too, but it gives them a start.
Try not to be scared off by all the scams out there. If you truely want to work from home, there are plenty of us out here who have found legit ways of doing it without investing tons of money, we are proof it works.
I hope that helps someone.
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arizona
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#89 · Posted: 6 Jun 2007 10:42
definitely good info. i almost got scammed a couple of times, but i remembered that saying that if you have to pay for a job, then its probably not real.
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bill4488
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#90 · Posted: 8 Jun 2007 15:03
Never give out your credit card until you are absolutely sure you are not being scammed!
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reviewteam
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#91 · Posted: 9 Jun 2007 03:15
definatly.. be very very careful, there are so many scams out there. i definatly agree with the people above about the Profit Lance system. It is a definate winner
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#92 · Posted: 12 Jun 2007 19:15
While in some instances you do have to pay a nominal fee to start up a work from home programme, i.e. if you want an online business/website you may have to pay for a site building programme, hosting, domain name etc., However, you should never pay a company a registration fee or sign up fee to work for them, and under no circumstances be required to buy your own materials. You should always check the websites credentials before parting with any personal info. Look for a valid address, telephone number and company registration number. There are a lot of scams out there so it's crucial to beware. Working from home is feasible but it does require hard work, determination and discipline so never get drawn in by any get rich quick schemes. As someone mentioned earlier, 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!'
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workingfromhome
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#93 · Posted: 14 Jun 2007 19:59
Rich Jerk is surprisingly good, and there are no hidden fees, you just pay 1 off for the ebook.
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#94 · Posted: 25 Jun 2007 14:11
I see it this way.
if you are looking to buy, for example, The Rich Jerk and the person is offering a 30 days money back guarantee then you know that it is legit and honest.
It could very well be that the owner mentiones a refund in their sales copy but if you use the product and the owner does not give you a refund then you know that he was just after your money and that he is doing a fraudelent business practice.
But I heard that the Rich Jerk does promise and is honest about giving the refund once a customer asks for it.
Tal
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twnuck
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#95 · Posted: 5 Jul 2007 14:42
Personally I think you just need to do your homework.
Paying a fee does not = scam. If you are paying a fee you need to ask yourself "for what?". What's in it for me? Do I get a course, a product or both?
Then, I think you need to search forums for the product in question. If there is an overwhelming cry of "scam" then stay away. But, a few spatterings of "scam" here and there should be taken with a grain of salt.
Money back guarantees are a great sign that they are not scams. Using services like Clickbank or Paydotcom are another sign. Experience on the internet is good too. Remember, "past performance is a great indicator of future performance". So, if they have a track record of being forthright it will probably continue!
Todd
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aabliss552
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#96 · Posted: 18 Jul 2007 15:08
There have been some very good replies here. You should always do your reseasrch and it looks like you are doing so. Good job.
You have to have a pretty good marketing mind to do good at 99% of these work-at-home schemes and even then, it isn't a sure thing. I have tried so many of these kind of things too, but the only one that finally put my mind to rest and money in my pockets is listed in my Sig and there are no huge investments. Everyone is different, but I found it the easiest and most beneficial.
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demisub
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#97 · Posted: 23 Jul 2007 09:49
I do agree there are legitimate work from home jobs that do not requirement money to get started. I think what most do not realize is the difference between a work from home sub contract job and a biz opp. Biz opps do have a start up cost however, I usually go with one that is well known by others that helps.
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rememberramu
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#98 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 04:22
I agree that there are many work at home scams. like get rich quick scams or earn a lot with out doing so much . But it does not mean all work at home programs are scams . There are also some genuine opportunities . Google ad sense is one of the best example for work at home opportunity . Many more publishers are earning more than thousands $s per month for just working 2 or 3 hour a day . Its quite normal for experienced publishers . After successfully starting earning then its easy to earn regularly with little effort . As you can take my example . my main income source is ad sense now . If you also interested in ad sense you can visit my site .
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jameszz
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#99 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 18:43 · Edited by: jameszz
Before you consider anything, just put "product name" scam into Google, and see what comes up. All Clickbank products offer money back guarantees which is great, but a lot of products do not. The legitimate opportunites I'd refer anyone to are The Rich Jerk and Wealthy Affiliate, as I have first hand knowledge of them both, The Rich Jerk being a great ebook for people of all levels and Wealthy Affiliate being a community that is helpful with some great resources. It's funny to see the opportunites that claim you can be making 1000s of dollars right away, since I know this is not possible for a beginner, having gone through all this myself.
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RayvinAndRob
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#100 · Posted: 25 Jul 2007 15:09
Hi,
Yes and going through it all Yourself while maintaining a positive and optimistic outlook can be a bit of a challenge. Getting burned too often or too badly by bum deals will either turn us off and make us pessimistic or will make us stronger and more educated. Hopefully the latter transpires for everyone because the payoff can be good. With the right opportunity you'll finally find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The journey there may have been arduous, however, it was all worth it!
To Your Success!
Rob Nyte
The Guild Of Abundance
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