So in part one, I attempted to outline what makes a working-at-home program legit and what makes it a scam.
We see a lot of ads in Craigslist, on Google and other search engines, and even in job-searching sites such as Monster or Jobungo for such positions as "Data Entry", "Home Typing", "Ad Posting" etc.
Sounds simple right? That usually is the hook that these companies use to grab your interest.
They are meant to draw you to the ad's home webpage and it is here where you will find out or decide for yourself if this is something you trust or want to invest yourself into.
Now in part two, I am going to help those of you who do decide to go through with a working at home program by describing my experience and providing a few simple guidelines that may help you generate that extra income you yearn for.
Tip # 1: Do your homework.
All that glitters is not gold and at the same time, everything that looks fishy doesn't stink.
Read what the advertisement and its main website claim to offer.
Decide for yourself if it is a realistic possibility or if it is too good to be true.
Do some independent research on the company--do not just base your opinions on what positive testimony might be given on the main site or blog nor upon what is posted on Scam-reports.
com.
Tip #2: Make sure you are qualified.
Sure, a lot of these "data-entry" positions seem simple, and they usually are.
But most other online positions may require some abilities that are easily acquired but nonetheless go beyond basic typing skills.
Suppose you want to make money by advertising for various companies from your blog.
The advertising is definitely easy, but you will need to find a way to bring traffic to your blog to increase the chances realizing profits from these advertisements.
Hence, you will need to develop your skill for making your blog stand out and learn how to manipulate keywords and search engines in order to bring in more traffic.
(It's easier done than said, really.
) A little extra research into popular or current topics might not hurt either.
Tip #3: Make sure you are committed.
As I stated in Part One, working from home is simple and convenient but like any mainstream or professional job, you'll only get out of it what you are willing to put in.
Going back to my blog example, don't be surprised if you do not generate hefty earnings when you do not regularly update your blog to keep your readers interested.
I have hit several walls with trying to keep things consistent and the best way to accomplish things is to establish a routine where time is set aside for your at home occupation.
In most cases 30 minutes to an hour will suffice.
Tip #4: Work smarter, not harder.
This piece of advice was given to me during one of my earlier endeavors with an increasingly popular working from home program.
Don't frustrate yourself with methods that don't work or get you the results that you want (again, I'll remind you how unrealistic it is to expect $1000, or any large sum of money, overnight).
The programs do offer support and coaching sessions, usually free of cost, that will offer you a variety of methods and options.
It is also worth noting that you should not expect this to be a quick fix for a financial bind.
Treat it as a long term investment and who knows..
..
you may be pleasantly surprised.
Tip #5: Patience is a virtue.
If you work at it long enough, apply yourself, and stay positive and committed, you will find that working from home can be very rewarding and relaxing with its own set of benefits.
That's all for now.
In Part 3, we'll explore some of the more popular working from home options and programs that are out there.