9 Real Ways to Make Money from Home -- Part 5 of 5

9 Real Ways to Make Money from Home

Part 5 of 5

We started this 5 part Special Report by acknowledging that Palm Springs and the greater Palm Springs area has unemployment at more than 9%.

If you are looking for work you know that times are tough. There are some job fairs in our area. For every job available there are many applicants.

The competition is fierce. The Palm Springs Guru thinks that perhaps, there are other ways to earn a living...

This 5 part Special Report contains 9 real ways to make money from home. While I believe these to be legitimate job opportunities it is your responsibility to do perform due diligence when checking on these job opportunities or any other job opportunities

Let's conclude our 5 part Special Report with one more idea:

9. Online tutor, English as a second language instructor. If you have a college degree and the skills to tutor students online in math, science, English or social studies, this job may fit you perfectly. Go to Tutor.com—tutors who work for the company and have passed their probationary period earn $10 to $14 an hour. According to Durst, “Skype and other web interface tools are bringing English language instructors face-to-face with students from around the world.” Try ispeakuspeak.com, openenglish.com to get started.

The Palm Springs Guru says “REMEMBER; beware of scams!”

Read these tips on how to avoid work-at-home-scams. It's not always easy to figure out if a company is legitimate. Try these five essential tips from the Attorney General of the State of New York:

• Check with the Better Business Bureau in your area and the area in which the company is located.
• Ask questions, including: what specific tasks you'll have to perform; whether you will be paid by salary or commission; and who will pay you. Also, ask about the total cost to you, including supplies and equipment.
• Be wary of overstated claims of product effectiveness, exaggerated claims of potential earnings, and demands that you pay for something before instructions or products are provided.
• Be wary of personal testimonials that never actually identify the person so you can't investigate further.
• Contact your state Attorney General's consumer help line if you believe you've been victimized by a work-at-home scheme.

In conclusion, this 5 part Special Report has covered 9 ways to make money from home with links to, what the Palm Springs Guru believes to be, legitimate ways to work from home.

Now, it is time for you to do your homework. Here are additional sources for your consideration: Christine Durst, co-founder, http://www.RatRaceRebellion.com. Holly Hanna, founder of http://www.TheWorkAtHomeWoman.com blog. Amy Robinson, Chief Marketing Officer, Direct Selling Association, Lois Greisman, Associate Director, Division of Marketing, FTC.

Thank you to Mary Hunt and Woman's Day Magazine for providing this important information: http://www.womansday.com