| If you've ever Googled the phrase "home based | | | | scheme. If you don't already know, those are 100% |
| business" only to be bombarded with hype, hype and | | | | illegal. If you come across a program like this, run as |
| more hype, you know that finding a legitimate work | | | | fast as you can in the other direction. There has to be |
| from home opportunity can be quite a daunting task. | | | | an exchange of a product or service for it to be legal |
| With all the get rich quick gimmicks out there, how do | | | | as outlined by the Federal Trade Commission. |
| you know which ones are real opportunities and which | | | | 3. Check in with the company's customer support. |
| ones are just out there to snatch up your hard earned | | | | When I say check in, I mean send them a note or give |
| money? | | | | them a call. The company should have a way to for |
| How do you protect yourself, your time and your | | | | you to get in contact with them either by e-mail or by |
| pocket book when you're out there in cyberspace | | | | phone. Most companies will have a dedicated |
| looking for a legitimate work from home business | | | | customer support line and/or e-mail for customer |
| opportunity? Well, as an 8 year veteran in this industry, | | | | inquiries and such. If they do not have such information, |
| I've made many of the mistakes for you and want to | | | | more than likely, they're just out to get your money. |
| share with you my top 5 sure fire tips to finding a | | | | 4. Get to know the company's founders. Behind a |
| legitimate work from home business opportunity. | | | | good company are always good people. To be a |
| 1. Evaluate the company. Choosing a work from home | | | | good leader, you have to follow a great leader. Find |
| business opportunity is like picking a stock to invest in | | | | out what the founder's vision is and what his personal |
| from the stock market. A good investor knows that a | | | | mission statement for his company is. Does it resonate |
| he has to take a thorough look at the company he | | | | with you? |
| wants to invest his money in. A good entrepreneur is | | | | 5. Do the gut check. If it just doesn't feel right for you, |
| no different. Find out what the company is all about. | | | | walk away. Finding a legitimate work from home |
| Take inventory on what qualities are important for you | | | | business opportunity really is tuning in to what feels |
| in a company that you might potentially invest in. Is | | | | right for you after doing your due diligence. If you're |
| what they're about in alignment with the goals you | | | | looking at a few companies, go through each one and |
| have? If you're still unsure about the company's | | | | ask yourself if it's right for you. More than likely, you'll |
| credibility, check with the Better Business Bureau to | | | | be naturally drawn to the one that most resonates |
| see if they have many customer complaints. The less | | | | with you. |
| the better. As an aside, there will always be unhappy | | | | If you're like the many millions of people who are |
| people who will make their unhappiness known | | | | looking for an alternative way to earn a living working |
| however, you should also make sure that their | | | | from home, whether it's for more time, freedom or to |
| complaints are legitimate. By all means, just do your | | | | be your own boss, know that there are many |
| due diligence. | | | | legitimate home based businesses out there that will |
| 2. Make sure the company offers a product or | | | | help you achieve your goals. It's just a matter of |
| service. If there is no product or service, there will | | | | choosing the one that best matches you with your |
| basically be only a shifting of money around and this is | | | | personal life goals and financial goals. |
| a tell tale sign you're getting yourself into a pyramid | | | | To greater success! |