| Have you ever seen an advertisement on television | | | | that you can plug a headset into, so that you can use |
| showing a product, and decided to call the phone | | | | both hands for typing. |
| number on the screen to order it? If you have, then | | | | Many of you might be worried about long distance |
| chances are you were talking to someone working | | | | calling charges. This is not a problem because the |
| from their home. Many companies know that their | | | | companies will send the calls to you, so you normally |
| customers dislike talking to people from overseas on | | | | won't be charged. |
| the phone, so they decided to instead hire native | | | | If you are planning to work full time with these jobs, |
| English speakers. In this article, I will explain more about | | | | then I recommend that you apply to at least two. |
| this job, as well as how you too can try it. | | | | For more tips on these kinds of jobs and many more, I |
| With phone order processing, you take orders for | | | | recommend this website: |
| products over the phone, and enter the information on | | | | Work at Home Tips |
| your computer. Here is a step by step example: | | | | Here are the names of some of the companies that I |
| 1. A person sees an ad on t.v. and decides to call the | | | | recommend for this job: |
| number to order the product. | | | | 1. Liveops-This is personally my favorite company, |
| 2. The company receiving the call then routes it to the | | | | since it's software is very easy to navigate, the |
| next available work at home agent. | | | | schedule is flexible, and the training is great. (Liveops |
| 3. The call is routed to your phone, and by using the | | | | requires $30 for a background check, but their training |
| company's software on your computer, you are able | | | | is provided for free.) Out of all work at home |
| to take the order. | | | | opportunities, this is the company I use the most. |
| Though these jobs can be really fun, there are some | | | | Website: |
| things that you need to consider before applying. | | | | 2. ACD Direct- ACD Direct is another call company |
| 1. Customers- Some of the customers who you talk to | | | | which mainly deals in fund raising. It is a great company |
| can be quite irritable at times, and sometimes even | | | | to work for, however the call volume is seasonal due |
| rude. You have to always try to be friendly and helpful, | | | | to fund raising drives, so you may experience |
| even when they are not. | | | | downtime. Their order processing forms are a little |
| Note: This is NOT telemarketing. The people who call in | | | | more confusing that Liveops, as well as their |
| already want to order the product. Because of this, it is | | | | scheduling process. Still, they are a good company to |
| rare to receive obnoxious calls. | | | | work for, and will treat you like family, while with |
| 2. Prank Calls- Though extremely rare, you may get | | | | Liveops you are treated more like an number. This |
| some prank calls during this job, some which can be | | | | company is slightly more forgiving as well. They would |
| very obscene. You have to have a tough skin and just | | | | be my second pick. |
| ignore it. (I have only gotten about 2 of these calls | | | | Website: |
| during my entire time at this job.) | | | | 3. BabyToBee-This is a website that gives offers, |
| 3. Schedule- Though you set your own schedule with | | | | samples, and coupons to parents who are about to |
| these jobs, you have to make sure that you work at | | | | have a baby. Your job would be to call the parents |
| the time you signed up for, or you could be penalized. | | | | and go over the different offers that they can get. |
| The companies that hire for these jobs are selective | | | | The pay is about 10/h, and you are paid by direct |
| on who they pick, and it could be a few months | | | | deposit. If you are interested in applying, send an email |
| before your application is even viewed, due to the high | | | | to: 4. West- West, or West at Home, is another call |
| volume of applications to these jobs. | | | | center company. West sends pay every two weeks. |
| With most of these companies, you will need a | | | | Some people absolutely love this company while |
| separate phone line, since they do not want non | | | | others hate it. Its training process can be challenging, |
| customers calling you while you work. You can not | | | | especially if your computer is older, since you might |
| use a cell phone or cordless phone with these | | | | have to install a service pack. West can be considered |
| companies. I also recommend that you buy a phone | | | | similar to Liveops in the type of calls it takes. |