Work At Home Job Leads: Feb.16 Writing Jobs

Writing jobs are still very much in demand. Here are some writing jobs that I think you may be interested in. Just in case you’re not sure what “Unresearched” means. It means I haven’t taken the time to research if the position is legitimate.

Good luck!

Freelance Writer – Unresearched
Firehow How-To Writers – Researched
Witty Los Angeles Writer & Social Maven – Unresearched
Writers – Unresearched
Sports Blogger – Unresearched
Writer/Editor Publishing Support – Bethesda – Unresearched
P/T Freelance Writers – Washington – Unresearched
Freelance Editors – Unresearched
Native-English Essay Writers and Researchers – Unresearched
Freelance Writer – Unresearched
Writers – Unresearched
Freelance WorkKeys Test Question Writers – Unresearched

Have a great week!

~Sophia

How Do You Stay Motivated?

One of the many challenges work at home people tackle with is staying motivated. Since you have no boss looking over your shoulder or co-workers walking by your desk, how do you stay motivated each and every day?

Some people work out before starting their day
Some people meditate or do yoga
Some people are discipline enough to follow a strict schedule
Some listen to motivational or inspirational tapes each morning
Some people set rewards

Leave us a comment and tell us what you do to stay motivated each day. We love to hear from you!

~Sophia

Work At Home Job Seekers: Reading Is Important

It never ceases to amaze me why people refuse to completely read and comprehend a job listing.

I’ve said it so many times finding a telecommute job is so hard and I know people realize it, but they don’t really get it and they wonder why they don’t get a response or offered an interview.

“You never know until you try” isn’t applicable to everything. If you’re applying for a job, it’s so important to read the job listing from top to bottom. If you don’t qualify in any given requirement, do not apply! The qualifications are there for a reason. Don’t waste your time or the employer’s time. Not only would you be wasting their time, you would like an incompetent job seeker who can’t follow instructions.

Take the time to read the job listing and not skim through it. If you want to work from home, then you have to take finding a job seriously.

“Oops, I didn’t know I had to live in the North Pole or have a bachelor’s degree. Darn, I just applied!”

It really doesn’t work too well when the employer reads you live in Timbuktu…that is if it doesn’t hit the trash first.

Should You Accept Personal Checks?

I am often asked by fellow Direct Sales consultants if they should accept personal checks from their customers and/or party hosts.

My answer to that question is…it depends on your company’s policy.

If your order forms (company order forms) have it printed on them that your consultant accepts checks or if your company catalogs show that a form of payment is personal checks…then YES, you will have to accept personal checks.

However, if that information is not on the customers order form or imprinted in the catalog ordering information page…then in my opinion, you do not have to accept personal checks from your customers.

With all of that being said, I made and follow my own policy in regards to accepting checks from my customers.

If they are local to me, I will accept a check. If they are non-local to me, then I will only take a credit card or bank-drafted money order.

If I meet them at a local vendor show and I don’t know them and they are just attending the event, I will not take a check from them and they will have to use some other form of payment (credit card or cash).

I have been in Direct Sales for 20 years now and I will honestly say that I was ripped off a few times (less than 6 times) by fraudulent check users and learnt my lesson. If at all possible, I really try to not accept that form of payment any more since my company processes credit cards for us free of charge.

Every company is different, so make sure you find out your company’s policy and then draft up a payment policy that you feel comfortable with. (make sure its within the company guidelines).

When accepting checks, here are a few things to look for to help spot fraud:

1. Ask to see their driver’s license and make sure the address on the license matches the address on their check.

2. Make sure you have all of their personal contact information (mailing address, home phone number, cell phone number, email address, etc.)

3. Look for watermarks on the check. Some checks have watermarks or safety features. It is your job to inspect the check.

4. Make sure its written in legible handwriting. If they mis-write something or scribble something out, ask them to rewrite the check.

5. If its for a large purchase, you can call the bank on where the check is drafted from and find out if those funds are available and if the account is in good standing.

Let all of your customers know upfront that if they pay you by check…you will not be processing their order until their check clears your bank…this process can take 3 to 10 days depending on location and banks.

~ Shelly ~

Business Phone Etiquette

When it comes to using proper business phone etiquette, I am really amazed at how many people don’t practice good etiquette when making their phone calls.

When you are on the phone making business calls, you need to remember to always act and speak like a professional.

Here are a few tips:

1. When making your calls, your customer deserves your undivided attention. Customers don’t need to hear screaming kids in the background, your dishwasher, vacuum cleaner and other ‘distractions’ that are going on. Try to make your calls when the house is quiet and when you can give your customer 100% of your attention.

2. When making business calls, keep your personal life out of it. No one needs to hear about your fight with the neighbor, problems your kids are having at school and so forth. Business is business…your phone call should stay on topic and be about business.

3. Be courteous at all times. I always start out my phone calls by introducing myself to the person I am speaking to and I ask them if this is a good time to talk. If not, I ask when I should return the call. If so, I let them know upfront why I am calling. I don’t string them along for an hour and then deliver my sales pitch. You should never be rude, obnoxious or in a foul mood when making your calls. Before ending your call, you should always thank the person for their time and for taking the call. If its a sales call, you want your customer to know that you appreciate them, their business and respect their time.

These are just a few tips on proper business phone etiquette, there are many more! When making your business calls, you need to always be the professional.

Shelly

Turn Your Passion For Web Design Into A Home Business

If you are looking for a home based business that requires dedication, hard work, creativity and a passion for web graphic design…then perhaps being a freelance graphic design artist is for you.

Web graphic designers are in high demand all over the world, especially on the internet. Designers put their talents to work on blogs, websites, advertising banners, buttons and logos, as well as designing covers for Ebook publishers.

Let’s take a look at the different ways you can make some money online by doing graphic design work.

Designing Websites – Every day there are thousands of new websites being published online. These website o wners are looking for professionals to help design their website graphics, templates, logos, buttons and banners.

Designing Blogs – One of the hottest forms of website publishing these days is blogging. If you are not familiar with blogging, a blog is a website based log or diary. It can be a personal or business blog and is usually updated by the owner. Millions of bloggers are hiring professionals to design their blogging templates, headers and graphics.

Online Newsletter Publishing – You will find thousands of professional companies now publishing their own online newsletters which are sent out via email to their customers and/or subscribers. If you can design a newsletter with a few simple graphics, this would be an easy way for you to earn additional income. The majority of companies that hire a freelance graphic designer for these types of projects, will also provide you with the text content of the newsletter. All you need to do is format the newsletter, add a graphic or two and send it back to the company for its distribution list.

Ebook Cover Designs – Professional and amateur writers are publishing their own books online…this type of book publishing is called an ebook. You will find that most authors want a custom made graphic for the cover of their ebook, the more original the cover, the more money you can make designing one.

If you are creative and have knowledge in graphic design, you can find thousands of people and businesses online who need your graphic design services. You will want to be prepared and draft up a design portfolio and samples of your work ahead of time, so that you are ready to apply for freelance job opportunities.

Copyright © 2009 Shelly Hill, Work At Home Business Options, All rights reserved. This article may not be reproduced or reprinted for publication.

Direct Sales and Spousal Support

When it comes to a Direct Sales home business, it is very important to have the support of your family…without it, your business you can fail.

I have spoken to many consultants over the years who have told me that their family does not take their home business seriously and that they receive no business support from their family.

If your family is not taking your home business seriously, I suggest taking some baby steps and getting them involved, especially your spouse or significant other.

One way you can do this is by asking your spouse to attend a few company or team meetings with you. Let them see that fellow team members are succeeding with the business.

It is also important that you set up a working business schedule so that your spouse can see that you…yourself are taking your business seriously. During these work hours, ask your spouse to help you. Spouses are great at filing paperwork, stamping catalogs, preparing fliers and boxing up products to be shipped out to customers.

By involving your spouse in the business, they feel included in your business decisions and feel that they are a part of your personal team.

When I first got involved in Direct Sales 22 years ago, I made sure to include my husband in all of my business decisions. For the past 22 years, he has helped me with office tasks, shipping of products and from time to time, has submitted customer orders for me.

I can always count on him to cheer me on when I am trying to obtain a business goal or to help motivate me if I temporarily take a back step.

Having the support of your spouse in regards to your home business can help you to reach your business goals and to succeed in a Direct Sales home business.

Shelly

Work At Home Job Leads Sept 14

One of the things about finding a work at home job is knowing what you’re looking for. People want to earn online from home, but yet they have no idea what direction they want to take. There are many ways to work from home and this ranges from telecommute jobs, affiliate marketing, home business and other online opportunities.

Know your skills, know what you want to do and keep your options open. You can have several eggs in your basket as back ups or to meet your income needs. The only way people can help you is if you know what you want to do.

Good luck with today’s job leads.

Sophia

Profinity Customer Service – Researched
Profinity – OCC – Researched
Freelance Writers – Researched
Freelance Writers – Researched
Ghostwriter/Editor
Freelance “How To” Writers – Researched
Freelance Graphic Designers
Appointment Setters – Researched
Judgment Recovery & Skip Tracing – Researched
Web Content Writers
Appointment Setters – Must live in St. Louis
Home Agents – Researched

Direct Sales – A Viable Way To Earn Extra Money From Home

When it comes to joining a home based business, many people will turn to a Direct Sales Company. They often wonder to themselves if its a viable means to earn a living from home? The answer is a resounding yes…if they are willing to work hard at their business.

With the economy the way it is right now with numerous layoffs and cutbacks, people are looking for a way to earn extra money…often times, they are looking for a complete career change.

When it comes to having a Direct Sales business, you really need to educate yourself on what it will take to make your business successful. You need to do your homework on any company you might be considering on joining.

Often times when people join a company, they are mislead into thinking that it will be easy money. This is a common misconception. You will need to attend company training and promote your new business as customers will not magically find you. In addition, just like any job, you will have to set up a work schedule so that you have time to work and promote your home business.

If you are willing to work on your business consistently, attend training and do a few home parties, you can indeed make some extra money with a Direct Sales business. Will you get rich quick? No, you will not…but if you are willing to work hard at it and be patient with your business growth, Direct Sales is a viable money making opportunity.

To Your Selling Success,

Shelly Hill

Work At Home Job Leads Sept 2

Today’s work at home job search tip is reading and following directions. There have been times when recruiters will post an open position on high traffic work at home forums. It’s a dream come true for many because hey, the employer is coming to you. It’s extremely important to read carefully the job position and requirements and then carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.

I know there aren’t enough work at home jobs for everyone, but taking your time and doing it right will show the employer you’re reading, comprehending and able to follow directions. It’s not a race so take the time to present a relevant resume that will land you either an interview or a job.

Homebased Concierges – Researched
Japanese Document Review
Customer Care Associate – 3 week onsite training Irving, TX
Writer
Subscription Sales
Photographers & Writers – Researched
Freelance Article Writers – Researched
Windows Systems Administrator / SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) – Researched – Onsite training.

Data Entry – Researched
Individuals with good typing skills, basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and interest to work from home please apply. We’re looking for help in transcribing documents for inclusion in our subscription database. Pays based on work produced.

Please mail/fax your resume and cover letter to

Attention: Dept. HR
Genealogy Today
P.O. Box 911
New Providence, NJ 07974-0911
Fax: (908) 790-9479

Reporters/Writers – Asylum.com, the largest men’s lifestyle site on the Web, is looking for reporters to contribute to the site. Areas of interest include weird news, science, food, true crime, sex, politics, video games, entertainment and travel. We’re looking for writers who can report original stories and humorously analyze new trends — everything from the latest wave of serial killer memorabilia sites to new concoctions that bring oversize donuts to amazing heights. We’re also looking for writers who can cover local stories in places such as Los Angeles, Florida, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans and Austin. We want people who have a passion for breaking new stories, not just re-hashing stories they’ve read. If you’re willing to scour through records, pound the pavement, search for the unusual, channel the zeitgeist and come up with intriguing stories, we’re interested in hearing from you. Please send your resume, pitches and relevant clips or links to asylumapplicants@gmail.com

Desired Skills
- Ability to develop sources and find new stories
- Firm grasp of AP style
- Ability to use Photoshop for cropping and touching up photos.
- Passion for breaking stories
- Understand how to work with a CMS
- Understanding of writing headlines and leads for SEO

Good Luck!
Sophia

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