Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, loads of energy and a love of meeting new people.
What It Is
Think Avon or Mary Kay—you organize get-togethers to sell a company's wares, whether those are bath products, gardening supplies, books or wine. Over time, you build a base of clients.
How To Get It
You can apply directly through the companies, such as Stella & Dot, a jewelry company that had over $100 million in sales in 2010. A few other good ones include Silpada (jewelry), The Pampered Chef (kitchenware) and Dove Chocolate Discoveries. You can also visit the Direct Selling Association website at DirectSelling411.org—all the companies listed there agree to abide by a code of ethics, so they only offer legitimate opportunities. Typically reps make a small investment to get started (this is a legitimate and standard practice), and sometimes pay a fee for the merchandise being sold. After that you can work as much or as little as you want, and see profit based on how much you sell.
Read more: Best Work at Home Jobs - Work from Home Ideas
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Sell Cruises from HOME!!
Celebrating 31 years in business, Cruises Inc. is the travel industry's original business opportunity. As part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), we are the world's largest seller of cruise vacations. By joining our family, you'll have the comfort of knowing you are associated with the very best in the industry. So go ahead, make your life's work a vacation!
http://www.sellcruises.com
http://www.sellcruises.com
Monday, August 5, 2013
Uhaul is hiring... work from home!!
Contact Center Work From Home Opportunities
If you are looking for a part-time job that allows you to work flexible hours, work from home from anywhere in North America, the Contact Center Work From Home Program might just be what you are looking for.
The following technical requirements must be met to be able to work from home.
- Have your own USB headset
- Upload and Download internet speeds of 1MB or greater. (Can be tested on http://www.speedtest.net/)
- PC or laptop that meets the following requirements:
- Windows XP, Vista 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system
- 5gb hard disc space available (or greater)
- Pentium 4 or higher processor
- Network card
- 1G RAM (minimum) 2G (recommended)
- Anti-virus software. (Two free recommended versions are Comodo or AVG)
Thursday, August 1, 2013
How to work more efficiently from home...
Summer is in full swing, and your kids are happily in camp or day care. You’ve restored your daily workflow, but are you truly working at maximum efficiency? Here are some ways to stay cool, keep your career optimized and keep your workflow, well, flowing.
Plan your day. You need to have a game plan (and in this case, a day plan) if you plan to get work done. Without the structure that a plan provides, your day can get eaten up checking email, IM-ing a coworker—and let’s face it, lots of Twitter time. It doesn’t matter if you choose to create your plan at the end of the previous workday, or before you clock in for today. In either case, you’ll need a plan written out with your top goals for the day, and tentative deadlines for each task.
Group “like” items. You like to check email every time you hear that little “ding.” You’ll waste more time answering emails sporadically than if you set aside dedicated time to answer them all. Ditto for other job-related tasks like creating expense reports or transcribing documents. So batch your tasks according to type, and focus your time to complete each one in order to finish them faster.
Avoid distractions. Sure, your kid looks cute coming in from camp with her adorable Dora the Explorer bikini on. But chatting up your kids can interrupt your work groove—unless you already have it penciled in. If you know that your kids get off the bus at 4:00, then carve out ½ hour for that time each day to play catch up. That way, you’ll not only get time to connect with your kids, but you’ll also have a work schedule that you can stick to afterwards.
Finish what you start. You might be a multitasking maven, but starting ten projects before 10 AM can cause a chaotic workday. Instead, focus on starting—and completing—one project at a time. You’ll have a greater sense of satisfaction when you can cross items off of your to-do list and know that you’re getting a lot of work done.
Structure activities with energy levels. You may be a morning person, or you might have your energy peak at 3:00 PM. So try to coordinate more time consuming for the times when you are at your best, and you’ll be performing those tougher tasks with ease.
Take a break. It seems counterintuitive—and crazy—to take a break when you’re trying to pack as much into the day as possible. But that’s not what a productive workflow is about. Your workflow should represent quality, not quantity. So take a break by stretching your legs or taking the woofie for a walk. It will not only help give yourself a much-needed break, but it can also help your productivity soar when you return to your desk.
Working from home is wonderful, but it comes with its own set of challenges. No matter what the season, it’s easy to be productive…when you know how to work it!
Plan your day. You need to have a game plan (and in this case, a day plan) if you plan to get work done. Without the structure that a plan provides, your day can get eaten up checking email, IM-ing a coworker—and let’s face it, lots of Twitter time. It doesn’t matter if you choose to create your plan at the end of the previous workday, or before you clock in for today. In either case, you’ll need a plan written out with your top goals for the day, and tentative deadlines for each task.
Group “like” items. You like to check email every time you hear that little “ding.” You’ll waste more time answering emails sporadically than if you set aside dedicated time to answer them all. Ditto for other job-related tasks like creating expense reports or transcribing documents. So batch your tasks according to type, and focus your time to complete each one in order to finish them faster.
Avoid distractions. Sure, your kid looks cute coming in from camp with her adorable Dora the Explorer bikini on. But chatting up your kids can interrupt your work groove—unless you already have it penciled in. If you know that your kids get off the bus at 4:00, then carve out ½ hour for that time each day to play catch up. That way, you’ll not only get time to connect with your kids, but you’ll also have a work schedule that you can stick to afterwards.
Finish what you start. You might be a multitasking maven, but starting ten projects before 10 AM can cause a chaotic workday. Instead, focus on starting—and completing—one project at a time. You’ll have a greater sense of satisfaction when you can cross items off of your to-do list and know that you’re getting a lot of work done.
Structure activities with energy levels. You may be a morning person, or you might have your energy peak at 3:00 PM. So try to coordinate more time consuming for the times when you are at your best, and you’ll be performing those tougher tasks with ease.
Take a break. It seems counterintuitive—and crazy—to take a break when you’re trying to pack as much into the day as possible. But that’s not what a productive workflow is about. Your workflow should represent quality, not quantity. So take a break by stretching your legs or taking the woofie for a walk. It will not only help give yourself a much-needed break, but it can also help your productivity soar when you return to your desk.
Working from home is wonderful, but it comes with its own set of challenges. No matter what the season, it’s easy to be productive…when you know how to work it!
Work at home scams, good tips on how 'not' to be victim...
Want to work from home or make some extra money? Ads for work-at-home opportunities may appeal to you. But before you send in any money in response to an offer, check it out. Fraudulent promoters use the classifieds and the Internet to tout all kinds of work-at-home offers, from medical billing and envelope stuffing to assembly and craft work. Too often, these ads make promises about earnings, merchandise, or marketability that sound great, but aren’t truthful. The result: consumers can get ripped off.
You also might want to check out the company with your local consumer protection agency, state Attorney General’s Office, and the Better Business Bureau, not only where the company is located, but also where you live. These organizations can tell you whether people have lodged complaints about the work-at-home program that interests you. But be wary: the absence of complaints doesn’t necessarily mean the company is legitimate. Unscrupulous companies may settle complaints, change their names, or move to avoid detection.
To Do
If you’re thinking about following up on a work-at-home offer, do your homework. Here are some questions to ask:- What tasks will I be doing? Ask the program sponsor to list every step of the job.
- Will I be paid a salary or will my pay be based on commission?
- Who will pay me?
- When will I get my first paycheck?
- What is this going to cost me, including supplies, equipment and membership fees? What do I get for my money?
You also might want to check out the company with your local consumer protection agency, state Attorney General’s Office, and the Better Business Bureau, not only where the company is located, but also where you live. These organizations can tell you whether people have lodged complaints about the work-at-home program that interests you. But be wary: the absence of complaints doesn’t necessarily mean the company is legitimate. Unscrupulous companies may settle complaints, change their names, or move to avoid detection.
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