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About Leslie Truex
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I am a work-at-home coach. My areas of expertise include telecommuting (work-at-home jobs) and home businessess.

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I have been working from home since 1997 and online since 1998. I created Work-At-Home Success one of the first work-at-home information and resource sites on the net in 1998. I am the author of The Work-At-Home Success Bible which offers details on telecommuting, home business and more. I currently telecommute part-time as a social worker and run several online ventures.
 
   

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Home Business - Is there any legitimate work from home?


Expert: Leslie Truex - 3/10/2009

Question
The internet is full of opportunity but, only few are real.

Is there any legitimate work from home that can help some earn residual income online without having to pay for registration fee of any kind?

Best regard's
Chucks from italy

Answer
Hi Chucks,
There are many opportunities to make money from home, but few free resources offer residual income. The only free residual income resources I'm aware of (besides books and music) are some affiliate programs that provide services (ie web hosting). All other legitimate ones I know about will require a business start up fee that covers a kit. In this case, you still want to be careful. While its is okay to spend money to start a business, if you're starting a business opportunities you want to make sure it meets the standard set by the Federal Trade Commission. Check with companies in the Direct Selling Association as they have a standard as well. http://www.dsa.org

What you want to avoid is jobs (employment), survey and mystery shopping sites that charge a fee. Also avoid programs that have a lot of hype or use the word "guarantee". Finally don't ever use your personal bank account to help a company do business (fake check scams).

You can learn more about work-at-home jobs and business, and how to avoid scams by visiting http://www.workathomesuccess.com.

Leslie Truex

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