How many people have actually had any luck with one of those home based businesses, are they worth trying ?

Question

Do they make any real money, are they worth effort or time?

Answer 1

I started out 4 years ago with the same question and tried lots of things - telemarketing, typing, data entry, etc. Some were total scams.

eBay is a good option. You may find this guide helpful in getting started on eBay. It is written from my own experience from selling for 4 years. I've sold about 12,000 items. I've learned alot along the way by trial and error and hope to save others some time and mistakes! I didn't have anyone helping me, so I hope I can help others do this, too.

I haven't made a million dollars, and don't promise that you will. But, I have made several thousand dollars doing this and been able to work at home. Plus, it is fun!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stay-At-Home-Moms-Guide-to-Successful-Ebay-Selling_W0QQitemZ9511531157QQihZ007QQcategoryZ102483QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

There are thousands of people working from home everyday! In my opinion, the biggest mistakes you can make are:
1. Thinking that you will get rich quick.
2. Thinking that you will make money with little time and effort on your part.
3. Not researching companies and deciding what is the best company for you.

There are many, many companies out there that offer home based business opportunities. Some work for some people and not others. I am a Distributor for one company and a Sales Rep. for another company. Yes, I do make money. No, I am not getting rich, YET! A home based business is like any other business you decide to start. It takes time, commitment, work and at least a small investment.

Answer 3

I do one part time, about 5 hours a week and I make between $500-$1000 a month. They do work, the problem is people think you just sit back and money comes in. You do have to put a little effort into it. Plus, you have to find one where you can see the value of the product or service.

Answer 4

A home based business is worth the time and effort for a number of reasons. You are in charge of you own time and in control of your own destiny. You can also write off a lot of different things, so it can be an excellent tax benefit for you; however, it does take work and you need to invest into yourself so that you can sustain your business. Check out a couple of free (yes free) training sites: www.danijohnson.com and www.elliedrake.com. These are multi-millionaires and they train you without trying to sell you on anything. Also, if you are looking for a business opportunity to check out, visit www.globalresortsnetwork.com/jnb/biz and click on the movie at the left. There are a lot of businesses out there, so you have to do your due diligence and check out the companies, the leaders, the products, and the compensation plans. I hope this helps you.

Answer 5

Yes they are worth trying provided you find a legitimate one, but forget the luck bit, you can only be successful if you work at it properly. The best one I know of has recently been endorsed by the billionaire Donald Trump for its ethics, honesty and integrity.
If you visit this web site www.uni.acnrep.com you will see the site of two friends of mine who have been more than successful with an income last year well into 7 figures.
If you like what you see at that site contact me through my 360 profile and I will show you exactly how they did it.

Answer 6

Hi,

This truly is not just about making money but having safe products in your home for you and your family. If you are interested in a home based business than you can e-mail us back at [e-mail] and we can give you the details. We are not going to give all the hype that people look for but just tell you the truth. We don't sell, deliver or stock products. The name of our company that we work with is Melaleuca and we are proud to say their name. It is not a scam or an MLM company, it is a 500 Inc. company that care’s about people and enjoys paying them for referring people to them and it is as simple as that. It is truly a great story about this company. Let us know if you would like to learn more.

Thanks,
Rich & Teresa

Answer 7

I have a home business in health and wellness, and yes, it is definately worth my time and effort.
The first thing you need is the mindset. You have to decide what you want and how much you are willing to do to get it. Once you have that down, the rest is just keeping your goals in mind and working towards them.

Answer 8

Many people who start home based business, get over their heads before they start.
In my case,
i have fishing lure business
i make and sell them and make some nice side money.
my secret to success is,
i dont make them, until i sell them.
(production should never get behind sales).
Don't be greedy, always be honest, and refund, if you make that promiss,
But before you do anything.
i would contact Pay Pal to handle any financial transaction,
no checks no credit,
my only problem is now
im so busy i cant find the time to go fishing anymore.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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