Well in my opinion the short answer is NO.
However, if I rephrase your question to "Is there really a way to do work from home without getting scammed" then my answer is YES.
I think the best way to work from home is to start your own business. That will take money to start up, but it does not have to be a lot. You will need a business license (around $50 in my state), and good recordkeeping skills. Remember, you will now be responsible for your own tax information! Then you will need money for a good ad campaign. This could be direct mail, newspaper ads, etc. Also you will need a website.
My mom works from home. She is a landlord. I used to work from home as a web designer. My friend has a home office but goes out in the world some also. He manages his own construction company. Another friend works from home making stained glass art.
Some people want to work from home because they think it is easy money but this is not true. If you are willing to work hard you can probably make it work out with time.
One thing that I would like to do is find old furniture that people are giving away or selling cheap, and refinish it in cool colors and sell it.
You could babysit at home, but I am not sure of the legalities behind this. However I know people are paying $100+ per week for childcare. Another idea - I saw a car that advertises pre-cooked meals. The lady cooks up a week of meals and freezes them, then delivers them to her customers. The food is much healthier than tv dinners and it saves so much time for the customers.
Basically the opportunities to make money from home are limited by your skills and dedication, and 99.999999% of the time there is no such thing as easy money.
2006-08-24 16:53:56
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answered by ÜFÖ 5
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answered by ? 3
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To answer the first part of your question, Yes. You can work from home without being scamed. Now the second part...I'll have to say No. If it is a business worth doing (I didn't say a job) there is investment requirements.
It's sort of like test driving a car. You can drive it with the dealer at no cost but if you want to take it home, you have to invest.
I suggest you get signed up on every newsletter you can (sort of like a test drive, you get the feel for it) to learn and find what may be right for you. Your education if first, you will have a much better success rate this way.
One of the easiest ways to get started is affiliate marketing. Whatever you choose, make the decision and do it.
There will be lots of hard work and time, but if you really want it, you will find the way to do it.
Thanks for the blessing and may God bless you too.
2006-08-24 15:42:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Your best opportunity for a home based business is your own home based business. There are no advantages for a legitimate business to pay you to work at home where they cannot monitor your production. I'm not saying there are no legitimate work from home businesses, I am sure there are. People won't spread those around because they can only hire so many people. It's the multi level things that people recruit for and that people are paying for. Stay away from them. Your best bet is to do your own business from home whether that's babysitting or selling on Ebay or typing or ???. Just make sure you set up a legal business entity and if you choose to accept a work from home offer, make sure they are a legal business entity also. Hope this helps!
2006-08-24 14:06:27
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answered by Anonymous
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This is for people that are serious and who don’t want to be misled as we have tried many things and have found a company that has been around for 21 Years and pays you to advertise for them. My wife and I just started and are doing well. It is not an MLM company and no selling, no deliveries or stocking product. My wife’s aunt has been working with this Company (Melaleuca) for a little over 3 years and home schools 3 kids and makes $9,000 a month. It is a 500 Inc company and the CEO is on the U.S. Chamber of commerce board. I can arrange a web cast with my wife’s aunt for you and you can decide by yourself and WE WILL help you be successful. It is an honest Win Win.
If you want to see a web cast (presentation) from your home let me know and I will arrange it as that truly is the way to see all about Melaleuca. Have you heard of it. We have just gotten started with my wife's aunts help as it is a team effort and it is fun. Just a quick F.Y.I. 8 out of 10 people that see the web cast join the company and 95% of the people that join re-order product each and every month. Let me know when you are ready and we will set up the web cast.
e-mail: cleanandsafehome@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Rich & Teresa
2006-08-25 04:15:12
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answered by Anonymous
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It depends on what your skills are. Do you type well? Can you do transcription? Many times doctor offices employ folks to do it for them from their homes. Are you customer service oriented? Many times companies hire folks to work from their homes with marketing or sales calls. (I would suggest www.indeed.com) The site I listed is a conglamurate of monster.com, flipdog.com, careerbuilder, ect. It's a multi search engine site that has many different positions available. As for "paying" to get a home job...don't do it. You are the valuable one to someone , not the other way around...if you have to pay, it's most likely a marketing ploy for that company to make dollars and it won't necessarily guarantee you any work. Also, your "at home" job is dependent on what you like to do. Can you do childare? Dog sitting? Adult day sitting? (For those who have ederly parents and have to work and need day care?) Can you do mystery shopping? That is fun but it is not a big money making job....but it will keep you busy if you're looking for "busy work with light compensation". And lastly, if you have professional skills the best idea is for you to join your local "small business woman association" and get some idea's and assistance on how to start up your own business. Best to you. Take care and good luck. Cyndi
2006-08-24 14:12:42
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answered by lykes2win 2
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For the most part, no. Think about it, you can't make something out of nothing, but you can get as close as possible. I can refer you to a number of people who are doing well with this, outside of me. (I don't make millions of dollars, but things are very positive.)
I have actually had some pretty nice results with this:
http://www.mittenstate.ws
Go there, enter in your information so you can see the video, and it explains it all from there. I can walk you through the process step by step if needed just to make sure you are successful. (Please keep in mind; this is NOT a get rich quick scheme.) In my opinion, the best thing about this is that it doesn’t require a high startup investment. (Considering you can start for free). I definitely recommend test driving it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Hope This Helps and Good Luck!
2006-08-24 17:56:17
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answered by jesse r 2
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Start Your Own Home Based Business
By: Diana Ennen
Why not work for yourself...read and use this website to learn what you can do!
Good Luck
2006-08-24 14:12:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Check out the site: http://www.freedomathometeam.com and in the box type 40406396.
Good luck!
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2006-08-25 11:13:54
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answered by afsharpe 1
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I've been trying to figure that out myself! I know it's "possible" with affiliate marketing, but I'm in the process of learning to do it the right way. Feel free to join me at http://www.mauder.com
I look forward to reading some of the other answers!
2006-08-24 14:02:53
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answered by maudman 1
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