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Can't do the 9 to 5 any more?

Had enough of the stress of struggling to work each morning to cope with a lousy boss and crap job?

Is your pay not enough to keep you in the luxury you want to experience?

If the answer to any of these questions is YES - then you need to think about working from home. On this site we will give you a lot of ideas to think about - just remember - check out any idea before you spend money on it. Most of the ideas on this site are from reputable people - but always beware that there are con-men out there eager to get your cash. If it sounds too good to be true then it probable is!!!  

Ways to make money working from home.

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A Guide to Working from Home: Product Testing

The home computing revolution and the advent of the Internet has made the dream of “Working from Home” a very real and lucrative possibility for millions of Americans. And this does not only apply to those who have found they can now "Telecommute" in their chosen professions. Many have been bitten by the next wave of entrepreneurial spirit that is sweeping the nation, and are actually leaving their jobs to start their own home based businesses. But choosing the right home based business can be a challenge.

Product Testing is becoming one of the most attractive and easily started Home Based Businesses to supplement or become a primary source of income.

Getting Started

Belive it or not thee are 100’s of companies that will give you Free Products and even pay you to test tehm. As with any home-based business to earn a living as an At Home Product Tester requires a few basics, in this case primarily a computer with Internet access, basic computer skills, a comfortable workspace, and some patience and perseverance. Unlike with other home-based businesses Testing Products at Home does not require much in the way of advertising or marketing yourself. To obtain and Test Products at Home you will not need to create a website, make brochures, business cards, letterheads, or other sales or marketing materials. You will however need to find the companies that are offering the money for the product tests. There are many sites on the internet that offer opportunities for Product Testing and Market Research, some are free some require membership fees to gain access to the companies offering products and pay fees to test them. This is the downside to becoming an at home Product Tester as a business, while there are many such sites, there are just as many that offer outdated or useless information, and some that are just down-right scams. Thoroughly investigate any site before committing to a membership fee.      

Start-up costs

Since the start-up materials are minimal for Test Products at Home, start up costs are also minimal. There will be the membership fees to gain access to the sites you choose, and these are usually around 30.00 – 40.00 to join. As with any Internet business, if you do not already have a high-speed connection you should consider upgrading, it will make working much easier. Good deals on broadband connections abound and can be had for as little as 25.00 – 30.00/month depending on the ISP’s in your area. 

Hours and Income

As with any Home Based Business what you get out is largely a factor of what you put in. Many people are under the mistaken belief that working from home will require less hours then their full time occupation. That may be so eventually, and of course you eliminate the time of commuting, but if you want to be successful as a Paid Product Tester, you must be willing to put in full time hours. You can expect average earnings over 200.00 per day, and some people do claim to make far more testing products. Of course for the most part you get to keep the products sent to you for testing. Bonuses such as free trips and other giveaways are often incentives for testing products in addition to or instead of cash awards. Also, if you get to keep products sent to you for testing you have the additional income passivity of listing the products for sale on auction sites like eBay. 

Potential Problems

The greatest pitfalls with Paid Surveys as a home-based business is wasting money on joining “survey sites” that do not deliver on their promises. Unfortunately while Paid Surveying can be a legitimate source for home based income, it is also one of the most common  “internet scams” out there. Your best defense? Common sense. If something seems too good to be true it probably is. Stick with sites that make reasonable claims on earning and income potential and offer trial periods and money back guarantees. Check with your local Better Business Bureaus, or States Attorney General’s office for any complaints about a given Paid Survey Source. You can also check http://www.complaints.com/. Also keep in mind that even if you are dealing with lists from legitimate Market Researchers, you must qualify for a given survey and fit the demographics they are looking for, many surveyors are turned down more often then accepted, but that is why you must persevere and try as often as possible.

Other Resources

Reviewed Paid Sites - http://www.topsitereviews.info/tsr1/psur/psur.html#reviews

Free Sites: http://technicaljobsearch.com/paid_surveys.htm

Scams: www.scam.com

Conclusion

Paid Surveys is probably not the best choice if you are looking for a Home Based Business that will offer you primary income, though that could be possible. However for its ease of start-up, minimal start up costs, and minimal pitfalls that are easily avoided, Paid Surveys make for a very good supplemental income opportunity.