subject: Guide to Finding A Legitimate Work At Home Opportunity [print this page] Author: Elizabeth Ross Author: Elizabeth Ross
Copyright (c) 2010 Elizabeth RossTrying to find a legitimate work at home opportunity can be a challenge especially with so many business scams online. In this article, we'll discuss the pointers that can guide you to choosing a work at home opportunity that is both legitimate and legal.Track record of the company. How long has the company been in the industry? Your best bet is a company that has been in operations for at least 5 years or longer. A new company may not yet be stable and may crash or close at any time.Add to this, there's no way you can check the company's track record if it has only started for the past year or the past few months. A company that has been around for more than 5 years would give you more confidence on its legitimacy and stability.Reputation and standing. What is the company's reputation in the industry? Is it highly regarded in the business industry? Has it been featured in magazines or other forms of media? Has it received outstanding recognition by business organizations? What do other people have to say about the company? A legitimate company who is leading in the industry surely builds up a respectable reputation for itself.The physical address of the company. Where is the company or the business located? As much as possible, take the time to personally visit and check out the company that offers work-at-home opportunities. If it's not practical to visit the company or if the location is too far from where you live, be sure that the company has a complete address and that the address is valid.The mode of compensation. How much is the pay offered by the company? How would you be compensated? Are you paid based on your work hours or based on the projects you complete? It is advisable to choose a work-at-home job opportunity that offers you a regular pay. Also, watch out for home based opportunities that promise big money in an instant. Before you get enticed by the big offer, check if it's reasonable enough to be real.The tasks or the job required. What particular tasks are you expected to do? Some scammers entice people by promising huge payment with practically very little work required. An offer that is too incredible to be true is most likely to be a rip-off. Before you sign up for a work-at-home job, make sure that you clearly understand the tasks that you're expected to do. If a certain opportunity demands no specific qualifications and is open for just about anyone, it must be a scam.The job requires initial payment. If a work-at-home job demands you to submit a payment in order to get hired, better look for other opportunities. You put yourself at greater risk of being scammed if you agree to send an upfront payment.Scammers may trick you into sending payment by saying that it's for your "membership" or "training" expenses. Nevertheless, you can find a lot of legitimate companies who hire workers without asking for a single cent for registration or even training. About the Author:
Elizabeth Ross is a Loan Consultant, Internet Marketer, Writer and has been providing consumers and business owners with financing since 1989. For more free
