When I became a mom, I started a quest for a "Work at Home" program that would allow me to stay at home. I decided to start this blog to share my experience so hopefully you can avoid the same mistakes and frustrations that I encountered. If you have a program that you would like me to buy before you do, or if you own a program that you would me to review, please e-mail me at: bytemi at gmail.com
Monday, January 26, 2009
10 Companies that Hire Home Agents
• Alpine Access is a call center company that uses customer service representatives that work from home. Employees use their own telephones and computers. The company provides representatives for clients like Office Depot and J. Crew.
• Convergys hires home-based call center agents who provide support in customer service, and also supplies sales agents or help desk staff for companies.
• Extended Presence provides their clients with outbound sales agents and marketing support staff who work from home.
• Internet Girl Friday provides information technology support as well as administrative services for clients nationwide.
• LiveOps provides customer service support for a variety of major corporations.
• Spheris provides support to medical professionals. Their services include medical transcription and clinical documentation.
• Staffcentrix supplies virtual assistants for business clients, including CEOs and upper management of major corporations.
• VIPDesk provides call center support and also offers a home-based concierge service to clients.
• Voicelog provides representatives to perform verifications for transactions done online or by telephone. Many states require changes to telephone service and other remote transactions to be verified by a third party, which VoiceLog provides.
• West At Home also hires home-based customer service agents. They cater to a specific range of industries, specializing in health care and pharmaceutical support, as well as the hospitality industry.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Can you beat the Slots Part 3
My husband followed the book per the directions in the book. I played my usual way. My husband won over $400 and I lost $400. Yes we evened out but I have to say the book was right.
When it came to the right slot machines to play, including location and name brand, the book was absolutely correct. We had fun and we were amazed by the results. My husband never wins when we go to the casino, it was great to see his face as he won the big spins.
Whether you are new to gambling or have been gambling for years, I believe that you will get your moneys worth out of this book. It explains how to budget your money and how to get the bang for you buck and improves your odds of hitting the big spins.
You can purchase a copy of the book at http://stores.ebay.com/Las-Vegas-Coupons-Store.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Google Annihilation - Part Two
The first thing you should know is when it says "Software" they are not talking about the traditional software where you download a file install it on your computer and then run a program. The software that they refer to is PHP which is a web application.
The problems that I encountered with the "software" are as follows:
1. You have to create a .PHP file to add to your blog or web site. They say that they create this file for you, but you have to copy the header and footer information from your web site/blog and then paste it so they can create a .php file that matches your site. This is where my problems started and ended. They have videos to teach you how to create the file. I failed. I did exactly what the video told me to do and I failed. I could not get my PHP page to look like my blog. It was extremely frustrating.
2. I have to load a PHP file to my blog, which is hosted on blogger. I could not find instructions anywhere on blogger for adding a PHP page to the site. Even if I had found the header and footer information, I believe I would have failed there.
3. You are only allowed three keywords. No offense by blog covers, assembling products at home, taking surveys, getting paid to read e-mail, finding the right home business and many other ways of earning money online or from home. To limit me to three keywords is restrictive and I don't feel that the true heart of this site would have been listed properly.
4. The wait to begin using the software. Since I had registered for a 7 day trial I would have expected to get immediate access to the site and "software" not having to wait 24 hours for someone to activate my account. We are in the digital age, waiting is not in my vocabulary any more especially when I am on a 7 day trial and I want to put something into action.
I am very sorry, I can not tell you how it works.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Google Annihilation
Google Annihilation is the newest product hitting the market for Bloggers, Affiliates and Web Master to help them increase traffic and make more money. So after receiving multiple e-mails about the product, I decided to give it a try and provide an honest review.
The first thing I will say is a word of advise. If you goto the web site and then try and close the page or go back, a pop-up will appear offering you a chat with a live person and a special deal. I decided to stay and I was offered the opportunity to try Google Annihilation for only $4.95 for 7 days (this includes an automatic renewal which will cost $37.00 a month, cancel any time). Well that seems fair, lets see what it can do.
I was also told that I would have instant access to the software after setting up my account and paying the $4.95. So I pay the money through paypal, using the generous donations I receive from this site and then waited. I received an e-mail almost immediately asking me to create an account to access the software.
So I created an account and then logged in, but all the pages were the same. No matter what link I clicked on, my registration information stayed up. I then found out that my account has to be manually approved and activated and since I joined after business hours, I would have to wait. Well day 1 of my seven day trial down and nothing to show for it. Hopefully today will be better.
I will post regular updates on how the software works.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Can you beat the Slots? Part 2
Needless to say my assumptions were wrong and whereas I had a good time I did not win any money. Now that I have read the 27 page book, I sort of understand what I did wrong on the first night, assuming that the book is right.
Basically I told my husband that we had to find 2 token maximum bet machines and put our hundred dollars in it and let it ride. OK, I was right about the 2 token portion of that statement. According to the book, if you spin more than 6 times without winning anything you should walk away. That is an important piece of information don't you think.
The book explained payout levels on the machines too and explained how I can configure out which machines pay out more frequently giving me a better chance of winning something big. The book also explain how the computer program in the machines work and how we can increase our odds of winning.
Everything written in the book makes a lot of sense, but again, I have not had a chance to put it into practice and I can not go this weekend, so I will do a followup report on 25th or 26th and let you know if the book is worth the $12.99 investment. Hopefully I will be able to post some pictures of me standing by a winning machine. :D
Thursday, January 15, 2009
How to Protect Yourself from Work at Home Scams
You have decided to start a home based business but you want to find an honest, legit home based business. With all the scams out there, you are unsure of how to go about finding one that is not a scam. Before starting a home business, there are many factors to consider. Many work at home opportunities are honest and will not rip you off, but also, some are scams. By learning to research work at home opportunities and the companies will protect you from the people that are scammers. Many people think about starting their own home business but are apprehensive because they are afraid of being scammed.
You can protect yourself and find an honest and legit home based business.The first thing you must do before you make any decisions about joining any work at home business is research the opportunity and the company thoroughly. This will be your best defense against being scammed. One thing to remember, if it sounds to good to be true,more than likely it is a scam.
Here is some places that you can check and do research on any work at home business. If you have been scammed I have listed where and how to file a complaint.
Research:
Check for listings with National Fraud Information Center at:
http://www.fraud.org/
Contact your local Better Business Bureau:
http://www.bbb.org
There you will find a link to locate the BBB in your area. Also you will find information on work at home opportunities and scam.
You can also conduct researches on business opportunities on NewsGroups. If someone has been scammed by a work at home business, they will most likely post this information on these forums.
Google Groups
http://www.groups.google.com/
Yahoo Groups
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/
Scam Busters: helps people protect themselves from Internet Scams.
http://www.scambusters.com/
WorldWideScam: offers funny insight into some of the more outrageous scams today.
http://www.worldwidescam.com/
The United States Postal Service: has several web pages on their website about scams including work at home schemes, multi-level-marketing schemes, and how to file a mail fraud complaint.
http://www.usps.com/postal inspectors/
The Federal Trade Commission: Find information on work at home scams,and business opportunity schemes.
http://www.ftc.gov
The National Consumer League's:National Fraud Information Center: Offers information on pyramid schemes,MLM, and how to report a fraud.
http://www.nclnet.org/
Remember, You should always research any company or work at home business before you decide to join. Never jump right in and join without looking into work at home opportunities, because you may find that you have been scammed . Not all work at home businesses are legit and this is why you need to protect yourself from them.
If you have been scammed by one of these schemes, here is what you can do to get your money back and stop them from scamming anyone else:
1) Contact the National Fraud Information Center at 1-800-876-7060 or visit their website at: http://www.fraud.org/
2) Contact the Attorney General in your local state.
3) File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau in the fraudulent business's state. You can find contact information for each state at the BBB website at: http://www.bbb.org/BBBComplaints/lookup.asp/
4)List them with the Internet Fraud Complaint Center at: http://www.ifccfbi.gov/
5)Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Call them at 1-800-876-7060 or visit their website at: http://www.ftc.gov/
Tina Barraclough is a work at home mom and owner of http://best-home-based-business-idea.com/
Friday, January 09, 2009
UNAID Recruitment Officer Job Offer
The UNAID Recruitment Officer job is a check scam. Basically a company states that they need your help processing payments. The most important thing you can remember is that a legitimate company will never ask you for your personal bank information.
The scam works like this:
1) The organization sends you a check that you deposit into your bank account.
2) You get a cashiers check for the money minus 10% which is your “payment”. You send the cashier’s check to the organization usually in another country.
3) Within days or even weeks, your bank will contact you to let you know that the check you deposited is bogus and you are liable for the money you sent in the cashier’s check.
4) If this over draws your account, your bank may freeze your account until the full amount is paid back.
This is bad place to be in. Remember if it is too good to be true, it probably is.
Below is a copy of the E-Mail (Typos and all)
UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME ON HIV/AIDS [UNAID] www.unaids.org
20, Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
JOB VACANCIES
The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS [UNAIDS], in conjunction with UN AFFILIATES, has very limited vacancies and is recruiting Representatives for a two year General Service employment [2 years] with the United Nations to assist the Organization in the funding of its projects in the USA and other parts of the world which includes humanitarian assistance to victims of HIV/AIDS, research and training, grants, medical teams and equipment, medicines, tents, food, various kinds of emergency equipment, etc.
Job location is in all States of the USA, Canada, UK and Europe.
THE ASSIGNMENT:-
- assist UNAID receive financial and material donations from donors in the USA on behalf of the UNAID and forward same to victims of HIV/AIDS and other representatives of UN associates in the USA UK, Europe and payment for materials in the USA as shall be instructed by the UN Cordinator, USA.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:-
- individuals above 18 [employed, unemployed] students, owners of businesses and companies, etc who should possess below:-
-Technical skills: Access to the Internet and simple quantitative skills are required.
-Personal qualities: Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are diplomacy, tact, and the ability to work well in a team.
-Medical clearance: Offers of appointment are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment medical examination.This is waived for now and successful candidates are expected to provide this within 1yr after they have commenced employment with the UNAID.
REWARD PACKAGE:-
- UNAID approved a Monthly pay of $1,800 in addition to a 10% Commission for every donation received by you on behalf of the UNAID with estimated earnings of about $500 - $800 weekly. Donations are usually mailed to representatives by donors.
Please note: UNAIDS does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting [if necessary], processing, training or any other fees).
Again, UNAIDS does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. These assignments requires diligence and integrity. As part of our supervisory policies, the UN health commissioner will contact you regularly and kindly note that you are expected to respond to emails promptly and must be reached on phone always.
If you are interested, kindly email your complete contact details as below:
1. FULL NAMES
2. ADDRESS: STREET:-
CITY:
STATE:-
ZIPCODE
3. VALID PHONE NUMBERS: WORK:-
HOME:-
CELL / MOBILE:- [ A MUST]
4. EMAIL ADDRESS
5. SEX / AGE
6. PRESENT OCCUPATION
7. BUSINESS / COMPANY NAME
8. NATIONALITY
Upon your response, you will be contacted by the UNAID health commissioner.
Thanking you in advance for your kind services to humanity.
Oliver Heard
UNAIDS Recruitment Officer
Thursday, January 08, 2009
HOME COMPUTER WORKERS NEEDED!
Basically any time you see an e-mail or an ad stating that they will pay you to process orders from home, the person is selling you instructions on Affiliate Marketing.
They are NOT hiring you to work at home, or offering you a job. Basically you would be working for yourself. You advertise, you send out e-mail, you find customers and if they buy the product you get paid.
In the e-mail below it states that they will give you 8,000 opt in leads. I am one of the leads that the person that send me the message received. He received my e-mail address because of this site. I promote my blog on FFA sites, that then sell my e-mail address. Do you consider it a lead if the person never inquires about your service? I don't. I am not going to spend the money on this program, I already spend money on a similar program and I was disappointed.
My personal opinion is your should not waste your money. Go to ClickBank open an account and read the directions they give you. It is pretty much the same thing as what you will get with this offer.
----- Original Message -----
From: workathome
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 2:50 PM
Subject: HOME COMPUTER WORKERS NEEDED!
You Will Not Be Disappointed!
Designed for Beginners or Experienced Marketers! No Experience Required!
The application processing posting that you inquired about requires that you have a computer with email access, an email account, an internet connection with basic internet knowledge and minimal typing skills. You can choose to work part time or full time. Sinse you will be working with clients from all states and countries, you can choose to work any hours you would like to work.
You will need an email account as that is where all of your applications will be sent. You do not have to contact anyone. All contacts will be made via email. You will be processing applications which will be explained to you in the training materials.There is no contract to sign. The amount of orders you choose to process is entirely up to you. As with any job, you must be willing to work hard and try to respond to orders in a timely manner.
Compensation: You will be paid $37.95 for each application you process. For example; if you process 15 applications in a week you will make $569.25 weekly. The amount of money that you earn is entirely up to you, it depends on the amount of time and effort you choose to put fourth. The average person makes $500 - $900 per week.
You will receive 8000 opt-in Leads upon
completion of your sign up.
( $240 Value)
You will be responsible for keeping track of your earnings for tax time, as we do NOT take out any taxes or provide you with a 1099 form this is entirely your responsibility.
Training: The training materials you receive will give you step by step instructions on how to get started. When you receive your training materials you may begin working the very same day. You will receive the training materials via your E-mail. This work from home opportunity is totally legitimate and how successful you are once again only depends on the time and effort you put fourth on your end. There is no special software required for this position.
Method of Payment: You will receive your pay in any method you prefer. You are not going to be paid on a weekly basis. You will be paid immediately for each application that you process.
There is a one time "Non-Refundable Fee"
of $39.95 to begin.
The cost will cover the training
materials sent to you.
Once you process your very first order
you will have made back this fee!
"GUARANTEED"!
Please understand that as much as we would like not to charge this small processing fee, we must protect ourselves from those who are not serious about this work at home opportunity.
No business can afford to cover administrative costs, wasted time or provide costly materials to everyone who inquires about this position. This small fee assures us that you are serious about working from home.
We use Paypal for a secured payment transaction. If you are familiar with other payment sources then you will love Paypal. It is free to signup. Paypal is very "User Friendly". It is a very secured way to do all of your financial transactions on the internet.
If you cannot use Paypal then the only other option is with a money order sent by mail.
If a money order is your only option then email me at wes1452@yahoo.com and I will send you the mailing address.
TO ORDER the training materials you will need a Paypal account. You may open a FREE Paypal account if you do not already have one by clicking on this link:
Paypal
https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=RCRB5TPZBZ3DJ
If you have to create an account, please use wes1452@yahoo.com as a referral for your Paypal account.
TO ORDER:
Click on the Paypal button at the bottom of this page. Follow the instructions. As soon as the funds are c leared you will receive your Training Packet via email.
Please keep this in mind! If you send an e-check thru Paypal you will have to wait 3-4 business days until your e-check has cleared thru the bank, and thereafter once cleared we will send your materials out to you promptly. Although, if you use a credit card or check card, debit card or money already in your Paypal account then materials are sent right away.
Once you have processed your first application you will have already made back the cost of the training materials. When you receive your training materials, you may begin working the very same day.
Below are some frequently asked questions our customers inquire about.
How Long is the training?
Most applicants typically complete the training within 24 hours or less. However you can do this at your leisure; take as long or as little time as you would need.
I Don't live in the USA can I still do the work?
Yes! YOU CAN DO THIS JOB FROM ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! RIGHT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME!
What kind of orders am I processing?
They will vary depending on the type of client you will work with ( to be covered in the training materials, but do NOT involve anything illegal or pornographic in nature).
Also, to process just one order usually takes about 15-20 minutes per order submitted. Once you have accepted the orders you want to process you will need to respond to process them promptly, so before you accept a task, be sure you will follow through, as there are dead lines to meet.
Just keep in mind, you will be paid IMMEDIATELY when an application is processed.
Why is there a Fee?
We have to cover our expenses in recruiting individuals, processing their applications and training you. Compare us to other staffing firms. They take a percentage of your pay for the duration of your employment with their clients. That's a lot of money! We require a low one time non-refundable fee of only $39.95. No other fees are incurred upon you.
You will receive 8000 opt-in Leads upon
completion of your sign up.
( $240 Value)
Where else on the net will you find 8000 leads and a complete marketing plan where you can make $500 to $900 and more per week for the low (one time) fee of $39.95?
You will receive 8000 opt-in Leads upon
completion of your sign up.
( $240 Value)
Where else on the net will you find 8000 leads and a complete marketing plan where you can make $500 to $900 and more per week for the low (one time) fee of $39.95?
If you are serious, and willing to put fourth the time and effort to earn $500 - $900 or more weekly, then I look forward to hearing from you again so that we can get you started working right away.
When you send your fee please type the email address you want your training packet sent to in the message box. Your Training Packet will be sent via email. Please allow up to 24 hours to receive your Training Packet. In most cases you will receive your Training Packet within a few hours.
If for some reason you do not receive your Training Packet please email me and type "TRAINING PACKET" in the subject line to get my attention!
wes1452@yahoo.com
If the pay button don't work, login to your Paypal acount and click on "Send Money". Send the correct amount to wes1452@yahoo.com.
Thank You!
Mike Thompson
Application Processing Management
Can you beat the Slots?
Myself personally, I enjoy going to a casino and killing $100 and rarely do I ever return with a profit. So I figured, what the heck, I will give it a try.
I ordered the book today and hopefully will get it on Saturday. If I receive it on Saturday, I will go to the Casino and give it a try this weekend and then report back to everyone on Sunday. If I don't receive it on Saturday, there will be a two week wait for the test.
I am doubtful that it will work, but I say that about everything that I purchase to review on this site, so what the heck, I have nothing to lose.
If I have learned anything over the last 5 years, it is not easy to work at home or even just earn a little bit of extra money. It takes hard work and a thick skin to get past all of the people that try and take advantage of others.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
jobs from home.com
Even though the owner is not a member of the BBB she has a great report and I have not found a single unhappy customer and the company has been in business for 10 years.
This site is NOT an employment site, they do not hire you. They give you the resources and the information you need to succeed as an independent contractor working from home. In addition the site has a great deal of free information. If you decide to give this site a try, here is a list of what you can expect and how much it costs.
Work At Home Jobs Database
The Work At Home Jobs Database has OVER 1,900 legitimate work at home jobs listed! Jobs are added that you can do at home on your computer or in your home office! Links directly to the company's web sites are provided! You can start searching for the jobs you want in the Work At Home Jobs Database and submitting your applications online today! The companies listed do not charge you any additional fees to work for them! Price: $29.99
Work At Home Assembly Jobs Listing
The Work At Home Assembly Jobs Listing is guaranteed to offer you legitimate work at home assembly job leads. Find a variety of home assembly jobs or craft jobs right now! This Listing is available for fast and easy viewing on the Internet! You will receive an UNLIMITED ACCESS, LIFE-TIME MEMBERSHIP! Price: $19.99
Home Employment Directory
The Home Employment Directory, which has been published for well over 15 years, is the best Directory available for locating truly legitimate work at home assembly jobs! This Directory is mailed to your home via U.S.A. Postal Mail! Price: $24.99
Making A Fortune On eBay Guide
The Complete Guide To Making A Fortune On eBay. From starting out, to finding wholesale suppliers for anything you want, to listing killer auction. This Guide is all you need! Download your copy of this money making guide to making money online using eBay! Learn how to start making money from the Internet right NOW! Price: $9.99
The Charter Distributor Program
The Home Employment Directory has been published since 1989 and includes the names and addresses of companies, with a full description of the assembly or other interesting work at home opportunities offered by them. The comprehensive directory contains information on legitimate work at home opportunities available throughout the country. We have samples of their products in our office, and we carefully select assembly opportunities that require no special training, skills or equipment.Make up to $260,000 distributing our popular Home Employment Directory, which you obtain for FREE. Price: $45.00
Making Money Online
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If you are interest in any of the above information click here.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Receive Payment from Bidvertiser
The best part about Bidvertiser is that they payout via paypal. I prefer to get paid via paypal, because I don't have to go to the bank, I don't have give a company my private information like bank account numbers and stuff like that.
Basically Bidvertiser is a service that matches advertisers with bloggers or web masters and allows them to earn money by displaying ads on their sites. Like Adsense in order to earn money your visitors must click on the ads, so make sure you choose topics relevant to your blog or web site.
If you are looking to make money using a blog or web site, try BidVertiser, if it free to join and you can control the ads they show on your pages. Click below for more information
Show text-ads on your Website or Blog with BidVertiser.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Make Money With Embroidery
The first step to starting an embroidery business is to decided what you want to sell and how you are going to make it.
Do you want to purchase items like shirts, hats, blankets, or towels?
Do you have a source that will supply you with the correct amount you need in a variety of colors or styles?
How do you plan to embroider the items?
Do you plan to hand embroider the products or are you going to invest in an embroidery machine? I received an embroidery machine for Christmas. It is a mid level machine and it cost around $600. I would recommend using machine embroidery to save your sanity and your fingers.
Once you have identified what items you plan to make and sell, begin thinking about where you are going to sell your item. Will it be Ebay? Craigslist? or some other site that specializes in crafts and handmade items. How will you advertise your business? I have found that most people who try to start an embroidery business start at craft shows and work their way up from there. Since crafts are a dieing art there are not a lot of exhibitors which means more people will see your items and possibly buy them.
You are also create a virtual store and drive traffic to it with either pay per click or use blog tactics to get more traffic. Starting an Internet business is inexpensive and a great choice for people that are just starting out or trying to get their feet on the ground.
I have decided to try my hand at an embroidery business. I actually pick up my first client today. A company has hired me to create logo shirts for their employees (this was a response to a craigslist ad).
I will keep everyone informed of how my new business is doing and if you have any questions on how to start your own embroidery business, let me know and I will try and help you.