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    Don’t Get Scammed

    November 1st, 2010

    It seems these days that everyone wants to start a part time business. We all want to find ways to bring in some extra money. The rising acceptance and popularity of Internet commerce has also created an explosion of scam artists and online business schemes.

    Youve probably seen lots of ads claiming that its easy to make big money on the Internet. Some tell you that all you have to do is put up their free website and watch your bank account grow with no effort on your part. But the truth is that websites dont make money by themselves. You have to sell a product or service, and you have to have a way to find large numbers of visitors for the site.

    Others declare that you can own your own successful business if you just follow their secret system. They post long ads about all the benefits and wonderful features youll receive only if you buy their method. These ads usually go on and on about the supposed value of all the different components that are included before finally letting you know what their bargain price actually is. With many of these programs, the only thing you get for your money is instructions on how to put up your own ads doing the same thing to other people.

    If youre looking for ways to get something for nothing, theres no end to the schemes you can try. Most of them are cons, many of them are illegal, and few of them make any money except for the one who starts it.

    Another popular rip-off is the so-called work at home job opening. Although there are some legitimate job offers and telecommuting opportunities available, many of these are also cons designed to separate you from your money.

    So how do you tell the difference? There are a couple of ways. First you can look carefully at the ad itself. Does it try to use fantasy or emotion to create some idyllic image in your mind? Is it skimpy on the specific details of the offer or the price? This is one clue that the offer is not what it seems.

    Another thing to watch out for is cost. An actual work at home employment offer will not ask for money. You dont have to buy a list, or purchase instructions. And you also dont have to send money to get the details of the offer. A real job offer will include contact information for the company doing the hiring. They will ask you about your experience and qualifications just like any other job. They wont claim that anyone can do it.

    Use your common sense when considering any offer for home-based work or businesses. The old adage is true: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Take for example the two popular scams of envelope stuffing and home product assembly. Why would a legitimate company incur the expense of shipping items and paying you to do something that can be easily and cheaply done on site with automation or their own regular employees? Avoid these offers.

    The same guideline applies to business offers. If its that easy, they dont need you to do it for them, except as an additional channel to peddle their product and produce profits for them. A real business takes real products and services, and real work. All of the offers you see arent scams, but most are so make sure to always carefully evaluate all the facts.

    Confessions of a High Paid Tutor!

    August 30th, 2010

    My name is Kasey Hammond and I am writing to celebrate my success in finding the perfect career for me.

    I was killing myself over a job in which I was giving everything I had. As a Spanish major, I didn’t have very much business savvy and was eager to get into the market. This company was eager to hire me as I spoke fluent Spanish and they were looking to launch into the Mexican market.

    After two and a half years, I did make it to one of the higher positions in the company but there was no where else to go & I was tired of working away for my rich boss and giving him all of my time and energy.

    As I became disenchanted, I made of list of things I liked about my job… and the things I hated. I quickly realized that I was a servant to my job and hated it!

    IT WAS TIME TO MAKE A DECISION!

    While I didn’t like everyone I worked with (I am sure you can relate), I realized I have patience and a willingness to help people and want them to succeed. During this “soul searching” of mine, a close friend happened to tell me about the tutoring business and how she was working part time for a company. And the best part was she was making more money per hour than me and worked whenever she wanted to!

    It was as if someone turned a light on for me! I realized I could be a tutor!

    Being a tutor had all the benefits that I was looking for… and of course the great money making potential.

    Now I don’t work 50 hours a week and come home exhausted, grumpy & still carrying around the grief from the current office b.s! Instead I come home energized and with the fulfillment that I have made a difference for someone.

    Not only do I view my customers as clients but they are truly friends. I love getting emails or Christmas cards from past students or parents who are just checking in to say hi and give me an update on them.

    But unfortunately, it wasn’t always this easy. I made several mistakes early on that still make me cringe!

    It took me awhile, but I now have my business on auto-pilot and enjoy having clients begging me to be on my waiting list and happily paying my premium rates to work with their children.

    Tutoring is a career that allows you to design your day around YOUR schedule and work however long or short as you want each day! (This is great when I have to run errands or be there for my family when they need me!)

    I decided to publish an E-book detailing how to start your own tutoring business. I wish I had had this when I was starting my own business! It would have saved me some money and some grief!

    My ebook gives you the secret to getting paid UPFRONT for multiple sessions before you even spend one minute actually working! (Your clients will be happy to write you a check for 300, 400, even up to 500 before you even get started!)

    The little known trick to getting teachers to refer all their struggling students to you directly! (This is a little sneaky but works incredibly well!)

    How to stay super busy in the so called slow summer months and actually make more than the busy school months. (This is optional only if you want… or vacation and take your summers off!)

    The #1 blunder new tutors make – turns clients off like crazy – and how to avoid it.

    How to market your services online with your own website and have clients calling you to get started! (You’ll love getting phone calls with people ready to send you a check!)

    Works with any subject – Even the less popular subjects… it doesn’t matter! My system puts money in your pocket whether you’re tutoring students who need help with Spanish, History, Chemistry, Math, German, or any other subject!

    2 Ways to find your first tutoring student even when you don’t know anybody.

    I made this easy for anyone to use. Once you understand how to use the same tutoring system and techniques that I use, you’ll realize that you don’t need any more special skills besides your specialized knowledge to get amazing results.

    Tutoring is a wonderful career for so many people. It allows so much flexibility and the ability to make an hourly rate that truly equals what you are worth. You choose where you want to work, you determine your availability, the people you want to work with., your hourly rate and you choose the subject you want to teach! The time is right for you to reach out and start your own tutoring business and make a difference in someones life.