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Updated on October 29, 2008
Y.R. asks from Middletown, NY
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I would like to work from home. I have an office based at home (computer,high speed internet,phone, fax,copier) You name it I got it! Yet I am having a hard time finding something I can do from home. I have an 8 month old that I do not want to leave in day care, but times are hard and money it tight. I am also finding a lot of scams and companies that require you to buy their products and sell from home, which I am not interested in doing either. If anyone knows of anything can you please write back. Thanks in advance...

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Thanks everyone for your support and advice it means a lot to me to see there are nice people out there willing to help!

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G.W.

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Y., did you find what you are looking for? I know how you feel about having to buy products etc.
If you like to travel, or know people who book their travel online, then this just would work for you. Plus you get the added tax benefits of a home based business. this is a huge plus with the uncertainity of the economy now. I would b e glad to share. Email me for more info.
G.

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R.R.

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If you have not found anything yet, I can use someone to develop some customers for my web design business. Email me and I will call you soon to talk.

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C.M.

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Hi Y.,
I switched from a full time Financial advisor to a stay at home mom when my first son was born and when my second son was 2 I started with a company from my home 2 years a go that I love because I can make my own hours and the work as much as I want to make. I also was looking for something that did not have a big start-up cost associated with it!! It is with a company called Arbonne which has a huge product line offering pure, safe, beneficial products for babies and moms!! check out my website at www.cthealthandwellness.myarbonne.com and call me if you have any questions or would like to try some of our samples. The start up cost is only a $29 fee which gives you a consultant id# for one year ($15 renewal if you want to renew).
Good luck!
C.
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M.H.

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Hi Y.-

My name is M.. Before you have decided what home based business you get involved with, please contact me. I'm a business coach, providing free mentoring and can assist you with building a 5 pillar business along with the steps you need to succeed.

Hope to talk to you soon,
M.
email: ____@____.com

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N.M.

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Have you ever thought of Arbonne? It is a health and wellness business. What you do as an Arbonne consultant is you help others start their own home based businesses. It is an amzing feeling to help others succeed. Check out my website nicolemelucci.myarbonn.com. Help others start their own Arbonne home based business.

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J.O.

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I work from home part time for a private company.
I think its like anything else you need to canvas your contacts and ignore the online scams, I've never heard of anyone personally who ever got valid work online.

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O.B.

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Dear Y.,
My name is O. Brown and I'm a work from home mom with a company called Work At Home United. We're a health and wellness company that's been in business for 23 years and we have an excellent record with the Better Business Bureau. We do not do any selling of anything, no stocking of anything, or parties. We basically just switch stores that we do our shopping at and refer other people to do the same. If this sounds like something you would be interested in then you can contact me a couple of ways. You can visit www.workathomeunited.com/niecyma or e-mail me at ____@____.com or you can just call me at ###-###-####. I hope to hear from you soon.

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M.L.

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Hey Y.,
You can always do medical billing or transcription from home....The money is good and I always see ads in magazines about it...Im not sure if you need experience though....Sorry I dont have any other advice to offer!!
Meg :)

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S.M.

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Hello Y.,

I understand your frustrations, I once felt the same way. It can be intimidating to try to find a reputable company these days.

I know you posted this over a months ago, and I really hope you've found a solution that works for you!

If you have not, I am happy to share a home based business opportunity with you. It changed my life and if I can give just one woman that opportunity to enrich hers I will!

We are a supportive group of women that help one another succeed. It is rare to have an opportunity to be part of a business where we set our own hours, make great money, have fun, and offer a service to the community. I am amazed every day at how much my business has benefited my life.

Our company is one of the top rated companies, established in 1994, and has a clean record with the Better Business Bureau. We have a 12 month Buy Back Policy, should you decide the business is not for you. It is because of our proven track record that we can offer this. Also, you do not buy and resell our products. Our start up costs are as little as $100, with no hidden fees.

I am happy to send you some information and answer any questions you might have.

I can be reached at:
S. M.
(866) 956-8464
____@____.com

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A.M.

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Y., HI i was searching for the same type of thing..
I have found the perfect work from home opportunity...
it is through a company called Slumber Parties..i have become a distributor for this company..and it has worked for me...
i have a 4yr old and a 22month old.... no day care for me either..i am able to work at night when my husband or mom can babysit... this company is about empowering women to feel confident in their own skin and sexuality...we sell products and educate our customers... i have only been doing it for a month but want to tell everyone...there is awhole network of distibutors throughout the world..literally that you can chat with 24/7 on the computer that help you get your self feling comfortable with your new business..plus i could also help u...the company offers incentives, free training and a wonderful sisterhood!! it is amazing...you can e-mail me though my website...oh yes did i forget to tell you you get a free website that the corporate office will run for you!!!
www.slumberpartiesbyallyson.com
we could also meet if you live in CT! let me know...
hope to help
Allyson

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J.H.

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Hi My is Jacquie I also work from home . But what I do is something I believe an am very passinate about. I'm an independent associate for a company name Usana . I'm seeding you my web page link http://healthyhart.usana.com . you can look around and if you have any questions you can e-mail me or call.me at ###-###-####. IT's a great company with fantastic products for everyone.

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L.A.

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Ladies

It is hard to find a solid, honest business out there. The few questions I would ask any business out there:
1- What is the startup cost? / Is it refundable?
2- What is your reorder rate? (what % of customers reorder products each month, that will determine your income).
3- How long in business/show me the graph, please?

I found the company that I work with 5 yrs ago and they were able to answer these questions better than any other. I have been working from home and really enjoy it.

Do be careful as there are a lot of scams out there indeed.

With our company it's $29 to get started, you can try the business for 4 months and get 100% refund, there is no inventory or taking orders. We work as a team. It's the same company that the MOM team partners with, we just create team names for ourselves, mine is AHEALTHYWORLD. :)

All my best,

L. A.

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Going green while working from home
www.ahealthyworld.com

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K.R.

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Hi Y.! My name is K. and I just stumbled across a home based biz that sounds great to me. I'm also a stay at home mom that has been looking for something and I think this may be it. Please e-mail me at ____@____.com and I will send you a link. This is an all natural wellness company called The Mom Team. I'm new at all of this too so I can't answer a lot of ??'s but I can get you to the right spot. Also, there is no start up costs on inventory that you have to resell. Contact me and good luck with what ever you decide. Have a great day!! K.

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T.O.

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Y.,

My husband and I have a work from home job, and three kids ages 6,5 & 3. We are Shaklee distributors on a part-time basis. It is an internet based business and you can do it from not only the US, but it is international. Shaklee has been in business for 52 years and they are a natural health and wellness company and they do their own research, have been published in medical journals etc.

We have been with Shaklee for 1 1/2 years and we just got back last week from their incentive trip to Hawaii! Which is someplace we always wanted to go. We are working on earning the all inclusive Mayan Rivera trip for Nov 2009. I'd love to help you get there as well if you find that Shaklee is a fit for you.

I know you are not interested in selling. We do not and neither does Shaklee see this as selling. We share our experiences with products you have to buy from the store anyway and you help people. You get paid for feeling good, being healthy and helping others do the same.

Please check out our website and my phone is also listed if you would like to talk, I'd love to help.

www.myhealthylifestore.com
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T.

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